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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary OTTO Divider in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Evolution, change, dynamism: Otto divider is the expression of freedom of movement. It is a perforated canvas with an irregular pattern, always different: a kinetic sculpture. Otto i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Simbolo Striped 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 M.de Lucchi & P.Nigro "PORTASALI C" Marble Salt Holder
Located in massa, IT
Marble Salt Holder "Portasali C"
Size: diameter 10.5 x 11.5 height
Materials: White Carrara
Designed by: Michele de Lucchi & Philippe Nigro.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by M.De Lucchi & P.Nigro "Portasali B "Marble Salt Holder
Located in massa, IT
Marble Sa lt Holder
Size: diameter 11.5 x 11.5 height
Materials: White Carrara
Designed by: Michele de Lucchi & Philippe Nigro.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by M.de Lucchi & P.Nigro "PORTASALI A "Marble Salt Holder
Located in massa, IT
Marble Salt holder "PORTASALI A"
Size: diameter 11.5 x 11.5 height
Materials: White Carrara
Designed by: Michele de Lucchi & Philippe Nigro.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by M.de Lucchi & P.Nigro "PORTASAPONE B"Marble Soap Dish
Located in massa, IT
Marble soap dish "Portasapone B"
Size: diameter 10.4x 4.5 height
Materials: White Carrara
Designed by: Michele de Lucchi & Philippe Nigro.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
21st Century by A.Mendini "ACCUMINATO" Italian Modular Marble Floor and Coating
Located in massa, IT
The price is per square meter.
Name: Accuminato
Materials: Bianco Pennsylvania, Pietra Serena
Size : cm 40 x 40
Thickness: cm 2
KG/MQ: kg 54
Finishes: coated
Designed by: Ales...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Modern Ming Black Plastic Planter or Champagne Cooler by Studio Job
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Ming is part of a new collection of studio job that plays with icons of history and architecture, rooted in our memory, ranging between East and West. An evolution of Mexico that arr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
Modern Gold or Silver Mexican Chinese Inspired Planter or Champagne Cooler
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Ming is part of a new collection of Studio Job that plays with icons of history and architecture, rooted in our memory, ranging between East and West. An evolution of Mexico that arr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
Hinged or Vertical Pivot Door Decorated Artistic Mosaic Fire Resistant Bespoke
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Starting from its structure, to be chosen between hinged or vertical pivot system, you can personalise any door with our iconic artistic mosaics, giving elegance and refinement and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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.