Modern Building and Garden Elements
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Small Kyknos Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Kyknos Tosca washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Kyknos marble.
Dimensions: D 44 x W 58 x H 17 cm
Available in other marbles.
Tap not included.
Tosca is a magnificent washb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Custom Four-Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Nickel and Polished Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
This custom chic modernist four-piece fire tool set consists of a shovel, brush, poker and log holder. Each piece hangs neatly on a T-frame by the square polished brass handle. Ask f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Contemporary Fireplace Screen "Argos" in Brass with Organic Forms, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted fireplace screen model "Argos" in solid oxidized brass with cutout pattern with organic forms.
The screen is standing on a rectangular solid brass base.
V...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
FLOS Superarchimoon Outdoor Floor Lamp in Panama by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brilliant play on perspective, this outdoor version of the legendary Superarchimoon feels oversized and magnificent. The outer diffuser is created by weaving colored PVC tube compo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Handle And Burnished Brass Cabinet Door Pulls
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Our leather and brass cabinet door pulls are entirely crafted by hand. Measuring four inches by three inches, the twenty gauge brass plate is ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Jaime Hayon Contemporary Yellow Gardenias Indoor Armchair with Pergola by BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Gardenias collection is the second largest collection by Jaime Hayon for BD.
Structure made of cast and extruded aluminum painted.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Armchair with Gold Metallic Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Houdini outdoor armchair
Relaxing in the outdoor space with a touch of magic and sophistication, it’s what the Houdini outdoor armchair provides.
The whole design of this sophisti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rizo Roccora Pebble Door Pull In Brass
By RIZO
Located in Mumbai, IN
Inspired by the natural texture of pebbles and the timeless elegance of pure gold, the stunning Roccora Pebble door pull combines the raw beauty of nature with the luxurious warmth o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
New Teak Oval Foldable Dining Table, Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New teak oval foldable dining table, indoor and outdoor
Extendable: 66.92in-86.61in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
“Encastrure #7, ” by Lucien Petit
By Lucien Petit
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware sculpture. Wood fired.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Columns in Light Wood Veneer, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of columns in light wood veneer, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in light wood veneer, modern work.
H: 120 cm W: 40 D: 40
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Columns in Light Wood Veneer, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of columns in light wood veneer, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in light wood veneer, modern work.
H: 100 cm W: 40 D: 40
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Fireplace Screen "Adranus" in Brass with Linear Pattern, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted fireplace screen model "Adranus" in solid oxidized brass, with linear cutout pattern.
The screen is standing on a solid brass base.
Variations are availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Large Modern Brown Glazed Ceramic Oversized Pottery 21" Floor Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Modern Brown Glazed Ceramic Oversized Pottery 21" Floor Planter Pot. Item featured is a large impressive size, brown drip glazed finish, molded...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Modern Silvered Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French modern silvered iron andirons, each one a tall spiral resting on elongated pad feet. Each Andiron measures 16" W x 26.5" H x 23" D, the log leg measures 20.5 deep.
...
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Two Square Black Marble and Wood Plinth Pedestals with Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of two wood display pedestals with marble tops. Each pedestal is square with a black overlay. One very tall one, and the other shorter. Removable stone tops in white give them a ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Marble
"Leg Up" Handmade Terra Cotta Planter
By Naomi Clark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Naomi S. Clark
Materials: Terracotta
Dimensions: H 3.5" x W 9.5" x D 5.5"
Edition: Unique
Naomi Clark is a painter and textile artist currently residing in Norwalk, CT....
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Clay
21st Century Wrought Iron Set of Patio Dining Table & Chairs. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Wrought iron set of patio dining table and chairs
Pine top with beautiful patina.
Category
2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Black Wood Veneered Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of black wood veneered columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in black wood veneer, modern work.
H: 100 cm W: 40 D: 40
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Travertine Marble Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of travertine marble columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine travertine marble columns, modern work.
H: 100 cm W: 30 cm D: 30 cm
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Pair of White Marble Columns, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of white marble columns, 21st century.
Pair of very fine quality columns in veined white marble, modern work.
H: 100 cm W: 30 cm D: 30 cm
Production time: 2-3 weeks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Fireplace Screen "Estia" in Brass with Greek Key Pattern by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted fireplace screen model "Estia" in solid oxidized brass, with Greek key cutout pattern.
The screen is standing on a solid brass base.
Variations are availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Ercole Large Fire Pit by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Ercole large fire pit by AK47 Design
Grey concrete fire pit Ø2500 mm.
Ercole is a outdoor wood-burning fire pit.
It is born by the union of two...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Oversize Modern Urn Fiberglass Indoor Outdoor Planter 'Blue' Drainage Tray
By TFM
Located in New York, NY
Oversize Modern Urn planter by Tuleste Factory x Manscapers
Fiberglass
Diameter at top: 32"
Height: 26"
Base: 23" x 23" (not including tray)
The Overs...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
The Sayari Indoor/Outdoor Daybed Chaise and Table Set by Studio Lloyd - In Stock
Located in New York, NY
The luxurious Sayari Outdoor Collection is inspired by the beauty of the African continent. The return of sculptural and curved seating - outdoors. Instead of using traditional shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Oblique Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Oblique is inspired by the elegance of Art Deco; formed by a number of diagonal surfaces, this tile creates a trompe l'oeil effect. Sturdy and discreet, its bold lines create an eleg...
Category
2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist 20th Century Wall Fountain
Located in Denton, TX
Trapezoid shaped granite wall mounted with copper lighted shroud on top and copper catch basin at the bottom. Nice patina on the copper. shipped in pieces ...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Metal, Copper
Modern Steel in/Outdoor Pod Hanging Chair White 21st Century Lounger Daybed
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The curve hanging swing chairs are fluid and organic. They are inspired by nature and are reminiscent of organic shapes. They are modern, Minimalist and striking in their visual appe...
Category
2010s African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Modern Outdoor Bean Shaped Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Lucky Bean hanging chair swing seat is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of the Lucky Bean or Coral tree, Erythrina Lysistemon – ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century Italy Wooden Grey Lacquered Column
Located in Brescia, IT
This yellow column is totally hand made in Italy and it is a contemporary production.
Clean lines and neutral color makes it a perfect standing to give ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Modernist Curved Deco Inspired Nickel Andirons, Manner of Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade by artisans in New York state, this pair of modernist andirons embody the old world craftsmanship and design aesthetic of a bygone era. With their skyscraper style construct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
FLOS Ipnos Outdoor Floor Lamp in Bronze by Nicoletta Rossi & Guido Bianchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the dynamic team of Rossi and Bianchi, IPNOS mixes illusion with function—and the result is nothing short of magical. LED lights line the top of its skeletal frame, protec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Standard Modern Urn Fiberglass Indoor Outdoor Planter 'Blue' Drainage Tray
By TFM
Located in New York, NY
Standard Modern Urn Planter
Fiberglass
Diameter at top: 16"
Height: 14"
Base: 11" x 11" (not including tray)
The Standard Modern urn is round planter wi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Green Wall by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with a balanced refinement. The outer diffuser is made by weaving colored PVC tube comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with a balanced refinement. The outer diffuser is made by weaving colored PVC tube comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Pair of Lacquered and Brass Pedestals
By Mastercraft
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century pair of pedestals with ebonized bases brass soccles and capitals with cream lacquered plinths. American circa 1970 by Mastercraft.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wire Cube Patio Lounge Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of wire metal patio lounge chairs. Each chair has a cube like shape with high arm rests and a deep seat. Each wire frame showcases a geometric spider web design with an uphols...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Modern Brass and Black Iron Scroll Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
These elegant andirons feature scroll form fronts in lustrous brass and geometrically formed brackets in black iron. With their clean lines, classically inspired form, and luxurious ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Outdoor Wood Side Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Due to the size of red cedar trees we need to accomplish this square shape, these could have more character than our maple squares. Please view all photos to see what you can expect.
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase!
Please note, we have upgraded to a more durable outdoor finish with extra UV protection. With the extra durability comes more of a glossier finish. Please refer to photo #2 which shows the true new outdoor finish.
These stumps are handmade from our family to yours! Our stumps are now kiln dried! This process helps with major cracking, moisture issues, and bugs!
PLEASE NOTE : These stumps will age naturally, and even more so being outdoors and exposed to the elements. Each is a solid log with its own unique character so we can not guarantee the finish won't fade or discolor as this varies per climate and log.
This outdoor wood...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Faux Bois Concrete Stump Planter, 1970s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete faux-bois planter, circa 1970s. Detailed design including realistic bark and wood grain. Natural lichen and moss growth also lend in giving this planter an uncanny realistic feel without it being too gimmicky. Years of patina and weathering gives these pieces a stunningly unique look. As these are each handmade, the owner will find that each stool varies ever so slightly in Size from the last giving them a great artisanal feel. Extremely substantial and well made, these planters are constructed of solid concrete shell...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Set of 3 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Each planter has a solid base to balance the wei...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Faux Tufted Cushion Ceramic Blanc Garden Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece of faux cushion white ceramic garden seat in white. This can absolutely function as a cocktail table for your indoors or patio.
Category
1990s Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Gloster Mistral Outdoor Lounge Chair, Designed by Henrik Pedersen
By Gloster
Located in Boston, MA
Gloster Mistral Outdoor Lounge Chair, Designed by Henrik Pedersen
Meteor color powder coated aluminum & natural finish teak frame.
Koala color, woven ...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Flooring Top Quality Black Marble Mosaic Polished or Honed Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Description
Uses
Indoor and outdoor floors, indoor and outdoor walls, wet areas.
Other format are available on demand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
FLOS Romeo 36" Outdoor C3 Light in Green Wall by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with a balanced refinement. The outer diffuser is made by weaving colored PVC tube comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Dedar Milano Yellow Patterned Outdoor Medium Pillow
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big 2, outdoor pillow big
Modern outdoor pillow made with Dedar Milano Fabric
A simple design that allows you to risk in colors and pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
FLOS Ipnos Outdoor Floor Lamp in Natural by Nicoletta Rossi & Guido Bianchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the dynamic team of Rossi and Bianchi, IPNOS mixes illusion with function—and the result is nothing short of magical. LED lights line the top of its skeletal frame, protec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Timewave Clay Terracotta
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wavy modular retro pattern that can be mixed and matched to create a dual-color or ombré pattern.
Cement Tiles
Type: Encaustic cement tile
Production process: Hydraulic pressing ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Large Vintage Hand-Crafted & Signed Mixed Media Zebra Sculpture or Planter Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial zebra sculpture or planter box was made by Monica Oliver, and unknown artist, in 1990 in a modern realistic style. The sculpture appears to be composed of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Paper
Moon Phases Full Rev Capricorn
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular design has endless layout possibilities to bring the magic of the moon’s phases into your space.
Cement tiles
Type: Encaustic cement tile
Production process: Hydraulic p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Solid Hex Suede
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available in our full palette in both cement and ceramic tile, these solid-shade hexagonal tiles can stand alone or mix with other colors to create a multi-color surface. They can al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Giovannozzi Home, Bathtub "Round", Monoblock Roman Travertine, Italy
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
"Round", this unique Bathtub is cut from one single block of white Roman Travertine, the original and unique design are created by Giovannozzi.
Customer can choose between five diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Abyss Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Abyss washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Calcatta Oro marble, gold leaf.
Dimensions: D 55 x W 120 x H 15 cm
Available in other marbles.
An iconic bathroom sink with a simple and...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Danny Alessandro Modernist Brass, Steel Firetools
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of polished steel firetools with open brass ring finials and brass base plate. Professionally polished.
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Genesi Globe Ceramic Fountain Black White Crackle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
The mightiest of the Genesi fountains. Its large Raku components are already a masterpiece by themselves, combined in the form of this perpetual murmuring fountain become something m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
White Glazed Ceramic Cloud Garden Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white glazed ceramic cloud garden seat. Great addition to your patio and outdoors for drinks.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Patrick Reyntiens (2010) 'Grape Pickin' All The Time!' Stained Glass Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Titled ‘Grape Pickin' All The Time!’, this is a small stained glass window hanging made by the late stained glass artist, Patrick Reyntiens. It is signed and dated 2010 in the lower ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
21st Century Wrought Iron Patio or Kitchen Dinning Table, Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
21st century wrought iron dining table with solid walnut wood top
The price is for the legs and 43.5in Round Top
You can use in outdoor or indoor, you must indicate in the order....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Myface, Aimee Wilder, sicis, and Bari Ziperstein. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10 and tops out at $375,000 while the average work can sell for $2,919.