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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Weather-Resistant Outdoor Hanging Couch in Grey
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Sofa Designed to be enjoyed in good company, this 21st century contemporary outdoor hanging sofa keeps the beautiful metallic detai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Summerset Outdoor Bergère By Christophe Pillet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Bergère Relax Armchair from the SUMMER SET collection stands out with its essential and futuristic design, highlighted by a net structure and customizable metal thread weaving in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor 118" W Cedar Wood Dining Table With Twelve Stools in Solid Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This outdoor collection, entirely crafted in Italy, features a dining table and stools made from cedar wood, all designed for outdoor use. This outdoor table is crafted from beautifully scented Lebanon cedar wood, filling the air with its natural fragrance. The tabletop is composed of juxtaposed slats, each meticulously designed with beveled edges for a refined, polished finish. The base of the piece showcases an artful combination of curved and straight lines, carefully balanced to create a sense of elegance and lightness. Stools made from a single block of scented cedar, featuring a side cut. Stool Dimensions: 13" W x 13.8" D x 17.5" H Quantity of 12 stools...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Indoor/Outdoor 5-Piece Dining Set In Matte White Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing our 5-piece indoor/outdoor dining table and chairs crafted from fiber-reinforced resin, providing unparalleled durability ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Outdoor Round Dining Table with Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of solid Fraké thermotreated wood and finished with natural oil, the table is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. The hardwood is sourced from Africa and the patt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Square Beveled Mirrored Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
Modern Mirrored Pedestal. Measures 12" in width, 12" in depth and 41.5" in height.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Glass, Mirror

White Lacquered Stainless Steel Outdoor Swing with Beige Outdoor Fabric
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Swing armchair Inspired by the simplicity of childhood swings, it is the perfect place to relax and relive cherished memories. Crafted wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outdoor Teak Daybed In Rustic Grey Washed Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving Round 18mm. Fixed Upholstery 100% Polyester. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn mad...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Dining Chairs In Natural Solid Teak (Set Of 6)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine White Leather 21st Century Modern
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s South African Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Set Of 4 Outdoor Barstools In Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving Round 5mm 100% Polyester. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, eas...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Handcrafted Outdoor Rope Armchair In Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving: Flat 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean. Fix...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Italian modern bidet in white ceramic and blue enamel with white stripes, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern bidet in white ceramic and blue enamel with white stripes, 1970s Bidet in white ceramic enameled in deep blue with lighter and more embossed decorative geometric lines...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Vintage Marble Pedestal Columns in Black and White Swirl Made in Italy a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Marble Pedestal Columns in Black and White Swirl - A Pair. Elevate your interior decor with this stunning pair of Vintage Marble Pedestal Columns. These unique pieces showca...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Outdoor Dining Table, Ten Stools in Solid Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This outdoor collection, entirely crafted in Italy, features a dining table and stools made from cedar wood, all designed for outdoor use. Table with structure in cedar wood ,with s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Antique Nickel Aluminum Compression Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Compression Bench by Stephen Kenn is a celebration of simplicity and strength. The bars are held together without nails or welds, but through compression along steel rods. The Compression Bench can be paired with the matching Compression Table or used as a standalone piece. Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this customizable bench...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Steel

Free standing revolving Bathroom cabinet by Tulli Zuccari Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Free standing revolving Bathroom cabinet design by Tulli Zuccari . Beautiful and top quality . revolving so 4 sides .1 side Full length Mirror . 1 side 2 drawers 1 fall down door ,a...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Mirror

Bronze Gates by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Gates by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: W 183 x H 259 cm. Materials: Bronze. Custom sizes and finishes available. Electronic system fitting available. Mary Br...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

1980s Natural Mactan Stone End or Side Tables with Glass Tops
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique Postmodern 1980s design, freeform end or side tables. Each table base in rough edged brick motif Mactan stone. Three stone balls holding the removable circular glass tops. Can...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Outdoor Oval Dining Table In Chocolate Brown Lacquered Resin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Table features a sophisticated and minimalist design, with a striking elliptical oval silhouette that creates a fluid and modern aesthetic. Its single pedestal base adds an eleme...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

Patio Marble Coffee Table
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Outdoor Coffee Table The Trace coffee table is the perfect piece to add life and sophistication to any well-structured living space. As a central piece, it provides both func...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel

Outdoor Coffee Table with Marble and Fiberglass Construction
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Verve Coffee Table The Verve coffee table is the embodiment of energy and the joy of living. Crafted to elevate every moment, its fiberglass structure, frosted glass top, and metall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Modern Outdoor Swing Sofa in Gold Stainless Steel and Beige Fabric
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Sofa Designed to be enjoyed in good company, this 21st century contemporary outdoor hanging sofa keeps the bea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Old Built-In Wardrobe Front, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original old built-in wardrobe front with doors from Germany, circa 1920. Original color patina and really special fittings in star shape. Dimension...
Category

Early 20th Century German Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Modern Lounge Foam Outdoor Sofa in Yellow Leather and White Fabric
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Flow Sunbed The Flow sofa is designed to blend into any outdoor space, offering simplicity and comfort. Its simple design invites relaxation, while the high-performance foam struct...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Chic Patio Sunbed with All-Weather Upholstery
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Flow sunbed is designed to fit seamlessly into both poolside and lounge areas, bringing simplicity and comfort to any space. With its clean design, it invites relaxation, while i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Bamboo Outdoor Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo outdoor sofa by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 200 x D 93 x H 83 cm Materials: Iron, Bench Wood, Pine Wood, Foam CMHR Variations of materials...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Outdoor Céline Dining Chair Featuring Brown Leather and Gold Accents
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Céline Dining Chair The Céline armchair features a minimalist design enriched with subtle details that bring out the essence of the brand, making it a versatile piece that integrat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning outdoor set consisting of four chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design with very fantastic pa...
Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Aqua Botanica Bathtub by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Aqua Botanica Bathtub by WL Ceramics Designer: Edward van Vliet Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H60 x Ø120 cm At WL CERAMICS we make porcelain with passion. We are a family run co...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Porcelain

Cubi Washbasin and Cabinet by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Cubi washbasin and cabinet by Marmi Serafini Materials: Picasso green marble, port Saint Laurent marble, burnished metal. Dimensions: D 45 x W 226 x H 85 cm Available in other marble...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Metal

DeMille Outdoor Lounge Chair in Sage Powder-Coat with Cream Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Powder coated stainless steel chair frame with removable cushions upholstered in an outdoor fabric, this chair looks great inside or out. The frame is fully welded and has a perforat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Modernist Polished Brass & Tempered Glass Fire Screen by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This custom modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State exclusively for High Style Deco. It features a frameless pane of ½" thick tempered glass mounted on a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Outdoor Hanging Chair in Stainless Steel with Waterproof Black Fabric
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Armchair Inspired by the simplicity of childhood swings, it is the perfect place to relax and relive cherished memories. Crafte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outdoor Slat Bench in Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Wood Rustic Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ten10 Slat Bench is made with vertical grain Douglas fir. It is made to order. The style of this bench is rustic. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The legs are darker th...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Natural
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esper...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Charming Bronze Pixie Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A Charming Pixie Sculpture Sat holding A Leaf Lovely Patina and ideal For Garden.
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Gaudi Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Laced blankets, crochet throws and knitted mantles are at the heart of Gaudí. Handmade is the focal point to the Gaudí tile, where soft lines create a we...
Category

2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Lighted Pedestal Column Stand or Table
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made black high-gloss pedestal column stand or table, in a hexagon shape, glass top, and internal illumination, Post-Modern period, circa 1970s Modern. This he...
Category

1970s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Glass, Wood

Willy Guhl Planters
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Willy Guhl "Diablo" shaped concrete pots. Multiple sizes and quantities of each available. This listing is for 31.5" H x 17.75.
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Planters
Willy Guhl Planters
$2,400 / item
Amorphous Sculptural Outdoor Sofa In Dark Concrete Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary garden sofa crafted of fiberglass-reinforced acrylic resin in aged concrete finish. The reinforced resin is forceful enough to withstand extreme weather conditions witho...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Tetris Planter, Rose Pink Fiberglass Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time 8 weeks unless in stock. Dimensions: H 18 in. x D 9 in. x W 18 in.
Category

2010s Vietnamese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Urushi Coffee Table
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning in its simplicity, this indoor-outdoor coffee table is composed of strikingly shaped legs and frame crafted of welded steel supporting a sleek steel top with a unique textur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Urushi Coffee Table
Urushi Coffee Table
$6,940 / item
Ron Arad Little Albert Chairs by Moroso
Located in Highland, IN
Ron Arad's landmark "Little Albert" chair design created in 2000 was created both as an upholstered chair, and also in rotationally molded colored polyethylene plastic for outdoor us...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plastic

Rombi Coffee Table
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite balance between the malleability of stainless steel with the rigidity of marble, this coffee table boasts a highly geometrical design composed of curved and straight lin...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Rombi Coffee Table
Rombi Coffee Table
$5,555 / item
Modern Curve Modular Sofa for Outdoor use
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nomad Modular Sofa - 4 different modules available. With its modular design, the Nomad sofa adapts to any outdoor space, offering comfort and elegance. Its various modules allow for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black Minimalist Watering Can
Located in Geneve, CH
Black minimalist watering can Dimensions: D 55.3 x W 26 x H 34.1 cm Materials: Steel. Also available in gold. The opening of the GLOBE watering can is elegantly off-centered,...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Gaudí Batlló 2 Door Knob by Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaudí Batlló 2 Door Knob by Antoni Gaudí Dimensions: D8 x H4 cm Materials: Brass Before reissuing Gaudí’s furniture, BD, together with the archit...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Handmade Fire Tool Set - 3 Piece (poker, shovel, broom and stand)
Located in Newburgh, NY
Modern tools for the fireplace in blackened cold-rolled steel and hand wrapped leather cord. Each piece is handmade at our shop in Newburgh, NY. Set includes includes poker, shovel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Round Bench by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Ribbon outdoor bench, layered aluminum tubes stack together to form a circular semi-solid array, with an empty space in the center that can accommodate an optional plant. The ...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Patio Coffee Table Featuring Gold Plating and Irregular Carrara Marble Top
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Kai Center Table The Kai outdoor coffee table combines design with light and wavy shapes, using materials such as marble and stainless steel with premium finishes, making it visual...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Outdoor or Indoor "2 4 U", Two for You Sofa Limited Edition
By NAE
Located in Bochum, NRW
Sculptural designer sofa or loveseat "2 4 U" (two for you) suitable for poolside, garden, patio etc. Fiberglass, black glossy painted surface. Limited edition, made by N.Ionesco for ...
Category

2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin

Outdoor Cedar Wood Barstool Carved From a Single Block Of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted from a single block of fragrant cedar wood, this stool boasts an all-natural construction. Perfectly suited for bar counters or reception areas, its ergonomic seat and footre...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

James de Wulf Custom Concrete Fountain
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf's two-tier concrete fountain boasts simplistic beauty with a smooth polished concrete surface, accented with a bronze waterfall. The beauty of bronze, ductile and resis...
Category

2010s North American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete, Bronze

Janus et Cie Amalfi Armchairs a Pair Salterini Style
Located in Newtown, CT
Janus et Cie Amalfi Armchairs a Pair. They are 21.5" wide x 21" deep . The back height is 34" and the finial height is 36". The seat is 16.5" wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Cap Bistro Table by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Cap Bistro Table by WL Ceramics Designer: Lex Pott Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H75 x Ø120 cm The CAP tables consist of two porcelain parts; a base and a table top. Each piece i...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Wrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The contemporary Maison Jansen inspired wrought iron steel coffee table has a glass top inset in a frame. The two gracefully curved legs, embellished by pairs of brass knobs, are sec...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

PP/NO/05 Gunmetal patinated brass door handle
Located in Marrakech, MA
This door handle in gunmetal patinated brass and hammered brass strikes a refined balance between design and craftsmanship. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, it combines carefully sel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Long Willy Guhl Concrete Bench, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial mid-century concrete seat/ bench by Eternit, circa 1960s. Imagine it placed in a quiet garden, dappled in warm sunlight beneath a swaying tree. Perfect minimal concave de...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Outdoor Lounge Chair in Open Wicker Weave
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chair is modern weaving personified. The combined use of two different colors and the open weave technique creates the unique design of this collection. Thanks to its round desi...
Category

2010s Asian 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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