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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Handwoven Safari Rug 240 by ALLCA
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven safari rug 240 by ALLCA One of a kind Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness) Materials: 100% recycled PET, 100% handwoven, digitally pri...
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2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Other

Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier Oï
Located in Geneve, CH
Oïrigami shelf by Atelier oï Dimensions: W 180 x D27.5 x H 54.5 cm Materials: walnut finish board, black or grigio peltro, powder-coated metal supports Oïrigami shelves take the...
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2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Other

Set of 2 Dawn Planters, Gray & White by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 dawn planters, gray & white by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles ) Dawn Collection Dimensions: H.27 D.25 W.35 cm Materials: Polished Or Powder Coated Aluminum Also Available: custom sizing, and finishes upon request. Taking inspiration from the vivid symbolism in Octavia Butler...
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2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: H 110 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 18 kg Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets Possibility to have a ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Stylish Bathtub Hand Decorated with Mosaic Gold Leaf on Back
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Gold

"Balde Colonna" Caved stone washbasin made in Almond Travertine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Balde Colonna washbasin is a stunning embodiment of modern design, blending sleek geometric lines with the timeless beauty of natural stone. Crafted from exquisite Almond Travert...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Green Teal Blue Screen by Mentemano
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of green teal blue screen by Mentemano. Dimensions: W 196 x D 28 x H 181 cm. Materials: green teal blue, grey print, black hinges. The hinges allow the structure to take di...
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2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Other

Aurea Plant Stand 4 by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Aurea plant stand 4 by Sofia Alvarado Limited edition 1 of 10 Materials: metal & woods / golden, white or black. Dimensions: 40cm (H) x 75cm (W) x 60cm (D) FI is an ornamental ...
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2010s Panamanian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Dialogue Large Planter with Green Glaze by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Dialogue large planter with green glaze by WL CERAMICS. Design: Lex Pott Materials: Porcelain, green glaze Dimensions: H144 x Ø62 cm Also available: Sizes: Medium and Small. C...
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2010s Chinese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Green Petrol Screen by Mentemano
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of green petrol screen by Mentemano Dimensions: w 196 x d 28 x h 181 cm Materials: Green petrol panel, Grey print, Black hinges The hinges allow the structure to take diffe...
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2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Other

Deca Planter in Black By Force/Collide, Size Medium, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial relationships. Proportions are thoughtful in aesthetic while optimizing function and user flexibility. The potting basin is built with extra volume for plants to grow, while integral legs serve as a built-in stand. The Deca Planter...
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2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Osis Pentagon Planter by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Osis Pentagon Planter by Llot Llov Edition 5 Dimensions: Ø 35 cm x H 40 cm Materials: core board birch With OSIS Edition 5 LLOT LLOV is deepening the understanding of the impact o...
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2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Birch

Italian Modern Planters in Black Metal, White Wood and Blue Plastic, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern planters in black metal, white wood and blue plastic, 1980s. Pair of semi-oval base planters in metal, wood and plastic. The external structure is in black painted met...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Handwoven Saline Rug 150 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Window rug 150 by ALLCA One of a kind Dimensions: W 210 x L 150 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness) Materials: 100% Recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, Digitally Printed Custom dimensions...
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2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Other

Set of 2 Aluminum Mini Cove Handles by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Mini Cove Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 5 x D 2 x H 9 cm Materials: Alumium Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium pull handle...
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2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

David Collins - A Brown Travertine, Bronze and Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A contemporary brown travertine, bronze and statuary marble fireplace removed from the London residence of renowned interior decorator David Collins, the illuminated strip to the rea...
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Early 2000s European Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine, Statuary Marble, Bronze

Unique Doorhandle by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique doorhandle by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: l 12 x ø 3 cm Materials: Handblown glass, brass Slotted square 7 mm, clamping screw Variations of colours available. T...
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2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Set of 3, Kazimir Screens, Abstract Coating in Jersey by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Kazimir screens, abstract coating in Jersey by Colé Italia with Julia Douza Dimensions: H.159 D.116 W.40 cm Materials: Partition screen with jersey fabric coating with fa...
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2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Handwoven Damero Rug 300 by Allca
Located in Geneve, CH
Handwoven Damero rug 300 by ALLCA One of a kind Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm (0,5 cm. Thickness) Materials: 100% recycled PET, 100% Handwoven, digitally printed Custom dimensions...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Other

"Andros" Outdoor Side Table in Aluminum and Concrete
Located in Centro, RS
The Andros side table has the inspiration in the brazilian marine corals, that suggests a generous design in the mix of rich materials and diferents textu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete, Aluminum

Outdoor Royal Botania Calypso Chair designed by Kris Van Puyvelde
Located in Boston, MA
Solid teak armchair with padded upholstered back designed by Kris Van Puyvelde for Royal Botania. Dimensions: W 22" x D 24.8" x H 29.1" x seat H 16.9" Finishes: Fabric: Frost...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Column with Metal Top Modern, 7517
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Hexagonal column with metal top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Amazing Door Handle Bronze Satin Nickel and Bronze Finishes Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hand Woven Outdoor / Indoor Ottomans by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Complementing Studio Lloyd’s light sculptures, the authentic handcrafted ottomans are made out of their signature multifilament rope and offer a timeless aesthetic and feel, which at once brings texture and warmth to your living space. The ottoman is the ideal eye-catcher for your indoor and outdoor space. The ottomans are made of a Multifilament Polypropylene Rope commonly seen in the yachting industries. The rope is made of a blend of polypropylene and nylon, it is soft to the touch and flexible, floats in water and is resistant to rot, mildew, and UV light...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Rope

Indoor / Outdoor Woven Floor Mats by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s beautiful simplistic floor mats are the perfect addition for an outdoor shower, entrance, pool area, sauna, spa area, or bathroom. They are ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Rope

Flooring Glass Mosaic Tiles Blend Customizable for Indoor and Outdoor Use
Located in London, GB
Smalto glass mosaic, consisting of tesserae from various collections mixed in varying percentages. 4mm nominal thickness, fiber mesh mounted, well bonded making it suitable for any w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Glass

Circular Woven Indoor / Outdoor Rugs by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Each carpet varies in stitch style to make something different, each time. The round carpet is made of Studio Lloyd’s signature multifilament rope and is therefore suitable for indoo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Rope

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Door with Metal Details Modern, 7803
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Double hinged wooden door with “Canaletto” insert. Door made to order.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Amazing Door Handle Bronze Brass or Silver Finishing Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

Woven Circular Indoor / Outdoor Carpets by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Each carpet varies in stitch style to make something different, each time. The round carpet is made of Studio Lloyd’s signature multifilament rope and is therefore suitable for indoo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Rope

Stainless Steel and Black Powder Coated Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1980s Polish stainless steel and black powder coated steel sculpture. The stainless steel cylinders are all different sizes and are arr...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

21st Century by Andrea Branzi Martina Marble and Metal Garden Outdoor Fontain
Located in massa, IT
Marble fontain designed by designer Andrea Branzi. Size: cm. 65 x 35 x 130 H. Materials: Bardiglio Imperiale + Grigio Olivo + Bianco Carrara + metallo Designed by: Andrea Branzi.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Andiron by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, circa 1970
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

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Door with Metal Details Modern, 7800
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Hinged single door with “Canaletto” insert. Door made to order.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

21st Century by M.Crasset Statuario & Bardiglio Marble Sculpture Vase Garden
Located in massa, IT
Sculpture vase Vaso/Caso in white Statuario marble & Bardiglio Imperiale, Cambio Vaso edition Size: Cm diameter 20 x height 29 Materials: White Statuario + Bardiglio Imperiale Desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wooden Boiserie Panel Modern, 7156
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Engraved wooden boiserie panel.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Hand Woven Outdoor / Indoor Ottomans by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Complementing Studio Lloyd’s light sculptures, the authentic handcrafted ottomans are made out of their signature multifilament rope and offer a timeless aesthetic and feel, which at once brings texture and warmth to your living space. The ottoman is the ideal eye-catcher for your indoor and outdoor space. The ottomans are made of a Multifilament Polypropylene Rope commonly seen in the yachting industries. The rope is made of a blend of polypropylene and nylon, it is soft to the touch and flexible, floats in water and is resistant to rot, mildew, and UV light...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Rope

Contemporary Simbolo Cheetah Divider in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
A room divider expression of one’s own personality, an iconic product that enriches the spaces and gives a refined touch to every environment. It makes rooms unique, thanks to the p...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century by A.Natalini Italian Polychrome Modular Marble Floor and Coating
Located in massa, IT
The price is per square meter. Name: Assonometria Siena Materials: Rosso Verona, Bardiglio Imperiale, Trani Size : Hexagon side Cm 29 Thickness: cm 2 KG/MQ: Kg 54 Finishes: Pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Roda Piper 007 Sunlounger Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
The Piper collection bring new chromatic shades into the Roda range, as well as unusual combinations. Besides being the painted aluminium a novelty, also the new, versatile rust col...
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2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Ego Paris Bienvenue Lounge Chair Design by Jean-Baptiste Auvray
By Ego
Located in Boston, MA
The generous dimensions of the Bienvenue armchair lure you to comfort and conviviality. Thermo-lacquered aluminum frame. Bi-color cushions in Sunbrella fabrics. This piece of furn...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

"Iemanjá" Outdoor Dinning Table in Natural Teak Wood and Aluminium
Located in Centro, RS
The Iemanjá Outdoor Table is made of aluminum tube in the structure with a high-resistance electrostatic paint finish. The paint colors can be customized to your project. The color c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Gandia Blasco Sonora Planter 2 by Pablo Gironés
Located in New York, NY
“Lining up several Sonora planters in a row allows areas to be divided as using a separator.” – Pablo Gironés (Designer) – SONORA is a collection of designer planters...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century Carrara White Marble Washbasin with Mirror by Arch. Matteo Thun
Located in massa, IT
Marble washbasin with mirror designed by Arch. Matteo Thun Size: Cm diameter 94x 43 x height 180 Materials: Bianco Carrara.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Indoor / Outdoor Potocco Loom Lounge Armchair
Located in Boston, MA
The Loom armchair is composed of a solid mahogany wood structure combined with "Gassa" synthetic rope, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and thin metal feet. Seat, back and arm c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Granite Sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2019
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Granite sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2019. Titled: "De la serie Cordilleras imposibles". Juan Pablo Marturano was born in Buenos Aires in 1975. In 1999 he receiv...
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2010s Argentine Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Granite

Gandia Blasco Sonora Planter 4 by Pablo Gironés
Located in New York, NY
“Lining up several Sonora planters in a row allows areas to be divided as using a separator.” – Pablo Gironés (Designer) – SONORA is a collection of designer planters...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available Two-sided Curved Extra treatments Temper glass Non-slip finishing Special glasses Borosilicate glass Finishings Chrome, Opalescent, Satin Us...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Art Glass

Gandia Blasco Lighting Llar Fireplace 3 by Borja García
Located in New York, NY
“We wanted to work with a product that could transpose concepts that belong inside the home, such as a meeting around the hearth, to an outdoor space. LLAR responds to this premise with a purely architectural aesthetic, where the proportion and composition of the product convey a certain clarity and presence that are typical of the modern movement, where the fire place was already considered a key architectural element in the home.” – Borja García...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gandia Blasco Sonora Planter 1 by Pablo Gironés
Located in New York, NY
“Lining up several Sonora planters in a row allows areas to be divided as using a separator.” – Pablo Gironés (Designer) – SONORA is a collection of designer planters...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wooden Perforated Panel Modern, 7157
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Perforated panel.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Giorgio Collection Oasi Outdoor Rectangular Table 79" with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Oasi Outdoor Collection Outdoor rectangular table with top made by slats of treated "CARDOSO" natural stone with inserted ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Giovannozzi Home, Sink "NAIL", Monobloc Roman Travertine, Italy
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
This unique sink "Nail" is cut from one single block of white Roman Travertine, the original and unique design are created by Giovannozzi. Customer can ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Handcrafted Wallscape with Silk Foliage by OPIARY
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This green wall is inspired by the design logic of the natural world and traditional Japanese zen gardens. The piece is a composition of light grey GFRC and silk foliage; the high-quality silk foliage requires no water system and is maintenance-free. DETAILS The wall is curved and measures 17 ft across, 10 ft tall, and 3 ft deep. Indoor/outdoor use and weather-resistant. MODIFICATIONS Custom size & design available upon request and designed to fit any space. Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC The silk plants...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

21st Century by Up & Up Italian Polichrome Modular Marble Floor and Coating
Located in massa, IT
The price is per square meter. Name: BE Materials: Bianco Pennsylvania, Bardiglio Imperiale Size : Cm 40X40 Thickness: cm 2 KG/MQ: Kg 54 Finishes: Polished Designed by: Up & Up.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Simbolo Tigers Divider in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
A room divider expression of one’s own personality, an iconic product that enriches the spaces and gives a refined touch to every environment. It makes rooms unique, thanks to the p...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century by A.Natalini "INTRECCIO" Italian Modular Marble Floor and Coating
Located in massa, IT
The price is per square meter. Name: Intreccia Materials: Trani, Verde Issorie, Bianco Statuario, Nero Marquina, Rosa Portogallo Size : 82x88 Thickness: cm 2 KG/MQ: Kg 54 Finis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Simbolo Ribbons Divider in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
A room divider expression of one’s own personality, an iconic product that enriches the spaces and gives a refined touch to every environment. It makes rooms unique, thanks to the p...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

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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