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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
New Extendable Dining Table for Indoor and Outdoor with Wood Top
Located in Miami, FL
New extendable dining table for indoor and outdoor with wood top and iron structure.
You can choose the color, the color structure and t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Iron Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Larger than life-sized iron sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base and can be rotated. The sculpture in an abstract humanoid form has angled arms and an S-shaped body and slightl...
Category
20th Century European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Chrome and Brass Fireplace Tools by Maison Charles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1970s French chrome and brass fireplace tools by Maison Charles.
Dimensions: 31.5” high 6”deep and 11” wide.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Modern Lounge / Garden Chairs in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly visual, early 20th century style modern rustic lounge chairs /armchairs /club chairs using natural materials in comfortable dimensions for indoors, porch or garden in Gerr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Poplar, Pine
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
Metal and Glass Dining Set. Garden furniture. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
We love how this dining set blends an aerodynamic, futuristic base with more traditional, cross back chairs, and finishes them all in an Industrial-gr...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Sailboat Weather Vane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic solid brass and Lucite weather vane date to the 1930s-1940s and has been professionally polished and clear coated so no tarnishing. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Andiron by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, circa 1970
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron “belt” with polished bronze “buckle.” Literature: Marie Ferran-Wabes’s Jules Wabbes: 1919-1974, Dexia Editions, model pictured on page 81.
We have a second one of this ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Very Rare Paleta 'Firetool' attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very rare vintage 1930s modernist paleta (little shovel/fire tool) in copper, aluminum, attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
'Helping Hands' Bench / Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning bench / sculpture composed of helping hands with a solid stone top resting between them. The pieces are both modern and have a timeless neoclassi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Three Signed Aluminum Sculptural Objects in the Style of Richard Etts
By Richard Etts
Located in North Miami, FL
These set of three objects, sculpture are in the style of Richard Etts. There is a vessel, vase and small planter, a two-part box and a fist hand sculpture. The planter can house a beautiful orchid or flowers. These must be sold as a set! The size of the planter is listed below. The two part box is 8" W x 6.75" H x 5.5" D. The hand fist...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Piece of Art MARIKO The "Couple" Sand stone Sculpture Cubist style
By Mariko 3
Located in Miami, FL
Man is the protection of women and children. The woman comes into its own strength, motherhood, procreation of humankind.
MARIKO Contemporary French Sculptor .
Merge the two characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Corsican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Yves Rhaye, Exceptional Sliding Doors with Ceramic Design, circa 1970
By Yves Rhayé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yves Rhayé (1936-1995), exceptional sliding doors with ceramic design, circa 1970.
Back and frame in solid oak.
Back with Louis XV style molding panel.
Measures: 202 x 102 cm ea...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Set of Modern Nickel-Plated Andirons in the Style of Danny Alessandro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome set of fireplace andirons are very much in the style of pieces created by Danny Alessandro of New York City. With the elongated-flame-like forms they glisten with the l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Pair of Art Moderne Sycamore Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Art Moderne sycamore pedestals with 3 ram heads and round glass tops above a Greek key apron with a stretcher and round base. (T. H. ROBSJOHN GIBBINGS)
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Sycamore
Italian Travertine Pedestal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Small Italian travertine pedestal.
In original condition, not polished.
We do have a taller pedestal in a separate listing(see image 5).
Measu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Isla Del Sol Stoneware Round Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Isla Del Sol Puerto Ricans Stoneware Planter. It depicts a round and heavy planter painted black. It is also adorned with three rows of large circles alternated with two r...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set in Lucite and Brass 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Fireplace tool set with upright post in lucite and tools in brass with black resin handles by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. This iconic tool set is both useful and very chi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Italian modern fireplace kit Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern fireplace kit Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco, 1970s
Set of accessories and fireplace tools in black painted steel. The three t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Aluminum Sea Turtle And Fish Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming 20th century aluminum sea turtle sculpture depicting a larger and a small sea turtle, several fish, and sea foliage on a large sea reef base. A perfect addition to any nauti...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Patinated Bronze Dolphin Fountain, 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Patinated Bronze Animalier Dolphin Fountain, 20th century, apparently unsigned.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Danny Alessandro Fireplace Surround in Stainless Steel and Brass 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Fireplace surround in polished stainless steel with polished brass keystone by Danny Alesandro Ltd, American 1980's. This artisan fireplace surround is beautifully made and in the s...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique Smelting Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large antique smelting pot was used for glass blowing and is a great example of Industrial art. It is an object that was made to serve a pur...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Round Vintage Slate Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
Round vintage slate side table from France, raised upon two-part shaped slate base.
Patina from decades of outdoor use can be removed, if requested, at ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Slate
Lion Cement Garden Ornament
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lion Cement Garden Ornament. Has a wire in the back for hanging may also be used as a placed garden piece. wonderful color and great age.
Please see our other ornaments.
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Kundalini Hara White Lacquered Fiberglass Outdoor Sculptural Chairs by Gurioli
Located in North Miami, FL
These fabulous original Italian indoor and outdoor white lacquered sculptural fiberglass chairs were designed by Giorgio Gurioli and manufa...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Knoll Limited Edition 'Topiary Cushion Lounge Chairs' and Side Table, 1997
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Hamburg, PA
A fabulous set of Knoll "Topiary" garden chairs and side table. Designed by Richard Schultz. This set is no longer in production but is still in the personal collection of Richard Sc...
Category
1990s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Ali Acerol Brick and Mortar Pattern Chairs and Table Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Ali Acerol (1948-2007) Brick and Mortar Pattern Chairs and Table Sculptures.
Chairs: 22.75 H x 17.25 W x 23.5 D
Table: 14 H x 13 W x 13 D
The last...
Category
1990s Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Chrome Steel Corner Angled Surface Mount Towel Bar
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century unusual chrome plated angled double towel bar for maximizing space. Minor rust. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Round Outdoor Table, Hand-Carved Sandstone Round Outdoor Table by S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
This round outdoor table is designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard.
This is a hand-carved, hand-crafted round outdoor table.
When the...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Modern Style Blue Porcelain Bathroom Shelf with Lip Europe
Located in New York, NY
20th century European light blue porcelain wall mount bathroom shelf. One small chip. Please see the photos.Small quantity available at time of posting....
Category
20th Century European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Upholstered Outdoor Sectional in Micro-Textured Stainless Steel Structure
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary outdoor sectional with upholstered seat and back cushions.
Micro-textures stainless steel structure in black or white color.
The back...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Sofa Upholstered in Fabric and Micro-Textured Stainless Steel Frame
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary outdoor sofa with upholstered seat and back cushions.
Micro-textured stainless steel structure in black or white color.
The back straps are offered in black or white....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Armchair with Micro-Textured Stainless Steel Frame
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary outdoor armchair with upholstered seat and back cushions.
Micro-textured stainless steel structure in black or white color.
The back straps are offered in black or wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Travertine Cube
Located in Houston, TX
Travertine cube table block with large cavernous pores.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Cascading Copper Water Feature
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed cascading copper water feature, perfect for use as a garden water fountain. Dating from the 20th century, this elegant copper garden ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Metal
20th C. Chrome Towel Holder in Modern Styling
Located in New York, NY
20th century chrome plated brass towel holder. done in a Modern style. The bar features a textured grip to help hold the towels in place. This can b...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pollaro Custom Made Teak and Titanium Exterior Dining Table
By Pollaro
Located in Hillside, NJ
Designed to withstand the elements...beautifully. An exterior table handmade by Pollaro master craftsmen to exude timelessness, artistry, and function. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pollaro Custom Made Teak and Titanium Exterior Dining Armchair
By Pollaro
Located in Hillside, NJ
Designed to withstand the elements beautifully. An exterior dining armchair handmade by Pollaro master craftsmen and engineered to provide appropriate seat height, firmness, arm heig...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Modern Acrylic Display Pedestal Cubes or Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Modern pair of display pedestal cubes in clear acrylic. Can also be used as side tables. Minor surface wear.
(Two pairs available).
Category
20th Century North American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Acrylic
Large Modern White Enameled Forged Steel Kinetic Sculpture '95 M.G. La Mair'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large modern white enameled forged steel Kinetic sculpture, visually Kinetic, non moveable sculpture, standing seven feet-eigh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Coco Wolf Outdoor Milbrook Modular Sofa
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Modular Sectional for outdoor use made by Coco Wolf in London.
Completely handmade product and may configurations available.
A sculptural work of ar...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rope
Modern Enamelled Iron "Sunbather" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern enameled Iron "Sunbather" sculpture, Three dimensional sculpture of a topless woman with blonde hair, reminiscent of Lichtenstein. Removable from ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental Ceramic Pottery Sculpture by Antoine de Vinck, France, 1970s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Monumental Ceramic Pottery Sculpture by Antoine de Vinck, France, 1970s. Proudly offered here is a Belgian ceramist Antoine de Vinck (1924-1992) three-piece, wood fired ceramic and sandstone totem...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Outdoor Rosemount Lounger by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Rosemount lounger by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Masseto Loveseat by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Verdons sofa by Coco Wolf.
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko CUS...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Masseto Armchair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Justiniano armchair by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iro...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Sammarco Bar Stool by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Sammarco bar stool
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is ...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Portette Chair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-indoor Coco Wolf Portette chair.
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iro...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Gocek Sofa by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Gocek sofa by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko CUSHIO...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Cherkley Sectional by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf cherkley sectional
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is ...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Dembies Short Back Armchair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Dembies short back armchair
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Therese Armchair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Dembies short back armchair
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Percalo Sofa by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Percalo sofa
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko ...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Sammarco Dining Chair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Sammarco dining chair
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood ...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Verdons Sofa by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Verdons sofa by Coco Wolf.
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko Cus...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Mamelle Sofa by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Mamelle sofa by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko cush...
Category
2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
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.
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