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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Customizable Outdoor Wood Dining Table
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This outdoor table is made from solid fraké. Each fixing within the table base is designed to give maximum stability, as well as contributing to it’s unusual aesthetic. Made from sol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Outdoor Dining Chair Upholstered in Green Leather
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sol Chaise Longue
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A clean and essential design, this stunning chaise longue exudes extreme comfort and relaxation. A combination of high-tech materials, its structure is fashioned of bent cylindrical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sol Chaise Longue
$10,166 / item
Durable Outdoor Sofa with Waterproof Fabric and Leather Details
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Hound outdoor sofa The Hound sofa is a perfect combination of classic elegance and modern durability, designed to elevate any outdoor setting. Designed with high-quality materials, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Modern Cast Stone Textured Stone & Pebble Birdbath/ Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Cast Stone Textured Stone & Pebble Birdbath/ Planter France, Circa 1950s This French modern cast stone birdbath or planter, made in France in the 1950s, is a substan...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone

Bertu Outdoor Dining Table, The Hamptons, Outdoor Dining Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This round outdoor wood dining table - The Hamptons is handmade in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced sapele mahogany. The wood is suitable for outdoor conditions and finished wi...
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2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Mahogany

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Ferias White Thassos, Statuario Glass mosaic Insert : Vis One price for square meter € 3.060 Ferias Grey Bardiglietti, Statuario Glass insert: Chantal, Tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Outdoor Dining Chairs Organically Shaped
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary outdoor/indoor chairs built with resin reinforced fiberglass. This highly resistant material is very durable and requires less...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Outdoor Upholstered Dining Chair with Micro-Textured Stainless Steel Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sleek outdoor dining chair in black or white micro-textured stainless steel, in several outdoor fabric options. See photos for color options, and the armchair version of this chair....
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2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

DeCastelli Cohiba Slim 122 Pot in Stainless Steel by R & D De Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pure cylindrical shape comes in De Castelli metals and finishes for a series of cachepots with abounding stage presence. In their linear simplicity, these objects become landmarks ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Customizable Outdoor Swing with Leather Details
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Allure swing stands out for the combination of its outstanding materials. Plated stainless steel buckles with outdoor leather straps and premium fabrics, result on a swing with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table In Matte White Lacquering
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of Ancient Roman architecture, this remarkable piece exudes elegance. Its base, evoking the iconic pillars of Rome, infuses a sense of historica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Outdoor Collectible Stools Carved From A Single Block Of Aromatic Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Dadone stool is another collectible design from the Riva 1920 collection of hand-carved This dice themed stool is made in solid cedar wood and can be rolled on all six sides. Mat...
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2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Outdoor Dining Chair With Rope Detailing/Set Of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Modern and minimalist in design. The powder-coated aluminum frame in combination with the open and straight-lined rope weave make this dining chair the perfect casual outdoor collect...
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2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair Outdoor Teak Wood and Naval Rope Fringes
Located in Centro, RS
The Revoar swing is made entirely by hand with nautical macrame rope. The appreciation of manual work results in a sophisticated and exclusive design piece. The chains were represe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Set of French Wrought Iron Grapevine Door Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of two 20th-century French hand-wrought iron door handles captures the organic movement of twisting grapevines with remarkable detail. The looped handles, sculpted to resemb...
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20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

PP/NO/07 Brass wire door handle from Oriental Touch collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
This door handle harmoniously combines contrasting surfaces: the smooth finish of gunmetal brass and the subtle texture of brass wires. Inspired by Oriental aesthetics, it embodies t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

102" Outdoor Cedar Dining Set with Six Stools & Bench–All In Scented 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 beautif...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

The Balzac: A Transitional Stone Fireplace with a Bold Curving Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
The Balzac stone fireplace feels both modern and classical. The bold raised curved frame around the opening gives it a more modern twist. The square overall shape of the fireplace,...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

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: 120 cm W: 30 cm D: 30 cm Production time: 2-3 weeks
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine

Indoor/Outdoor Brutalist Dining Stool - Set of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made from thermal treatment Fraké which is graded with durability class A and therefore perfectly suitable for outdoor applications. This is a sculptural eye-catcher that can do it a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Outdoor Dining Table With Six 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 beautif...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Royal Botania Conix 160 Round Table Design by Kris Van Puyvelde
Located in Boston, MA
New Conix 160 round table design by Kris Van Puyvelde Finishes: Base: Concrete Top: Ceramic Available in other ceramic or teak top Dimensions: Round Ø 62.9" Height 29....
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Garden Limestone Coffee Table Set of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A pair of sculptural white and beige tables crafted of Lime stone. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.? Short: ø 24" x 15" H Tall: ø 24" x 18" H. Please contact us if ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Outdoor Swing Sofa in Brown Waterproof Upholstery with Black Leather Straps
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable - Hanging sofa by Myface 21st century contemporary outdoor hanging sofa made with suspension: Outdoor leather straps, Metallic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jean Blackened Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Side Table
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A swarm of butterflies as delicate as a lace table cloth forms an everlasting tabletop in blackened bronze, lost wax cast by Italian master craftsmen....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Metal

Bertu Side Tables, Solid Outdoor Side Table, Red Cedar, Black
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Side Tables, Solid Outdoor Side Table, Red Cedar, Black Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Please note, we have upgraded to ...
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2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Indoor/Outdoor Set of Two Lounge Chairs with Ottoman Made of Flexyskin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Simple, fluid, and comfortable—that's the essence of our incredible collection. Our modular seats, equipped with backrests and legs made from Flexyskin, provide a versatile seating s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Patent Leather

Jean White Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Side Table
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A swarm of butterflies as delicate as a lace table cloth forms an everlasting tabletop in white bronze, lost wax cast by Italian master craftsmen. A s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Benna Medium Bench
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Minimalist and essential, this bench boasts a sleek and elegant silhouette marked by rigid geometric lines merged in perfect symmetry. Exquisitely crafted of black-finished bent stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Benna Medium Bench
Benna Medium Bench
$3,715 / item
Set of 3 Four Hands Grass Roots Riley Outdoor Chaises - Faux Rattan
By Four Hands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bring the outdoors in with natural textures and modern lines. All-natural banana and abaca leaf weave creates dynamic contrast with modern and transitional framing, from smooth mahog...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Bamboo Wrought Iron Table
Located in Milan, IT
This functional yet classically stylish table is handcrafted in Florence by Officina Ciani. Part of their signature Bamboo Collection, this elegant piece features a rectangular frame...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outdoor/Indoor GREEN Metal FOOSBALL TABLE RS3 by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS3 in Green DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona It all begins with “Shall we have a game?” The RS3 football table injects colour into the game. There are w...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Outdoor/Indoor WHITE & 24k GOLD FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 GOLD by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 GOLD DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona 24k gold-plated game play, design and sophistication. The RS2 Gold is our most chic football table. It’s one of...
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2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Ukiyo Saucer, Concrete Planter by OPIARY (D26.25", H8.75")
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. Ukiyo saucers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Outdoor Moon Coffee Table, Aged Natural Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary outdoor/indoor coffee table built with resin reinforced fiberglass. This highly resistant material is very durable and requires less maintenance than concrete. The table...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

New Metal Fleur Side Table with White Marble Top, Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New metal fleur side table with wood top indoor and outdoor You can choose color base and top materials like glass, marble, wood or metal.
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2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Blue Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Coffee Table, 1995, Switzerland
Located in Vienna, AT
Blue modern vintage Loop coffee table by Willy Guhl (1915-2004). This coffee table is very suitable for indoor and outdoor as a futuristic beautiful ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Bertu Outdoor Dining Chairs, Black Outdoor Dining Chairs, Suelo Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Building and Garden Elements > Patio and Garden Furniture These Suelo® outdoor dining chairs in black are beautifully constructed from solid wood...
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2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Mahogany

Patio Hanging Chair with Stainless Steel Frame and Patterned Upholstery
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Hanging Armchair Inspired by the simplicity of childhood swings, it is the perfect place to relax and relive cherished memories. Crafted with durable and resilient materials, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Spa Sinfonia Set of 5 Bathroom Pieces by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This precious and sophisticated set comprises five pieces that will infuse elegance in any bathroom. Functional and decorative, this set is made of transparent glass adorned with a s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Glass

Modern Patio Coffee Table with Marble Surface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Kai Coffee Table The Kai outdoor coffee table combines design with light and wavy shapes, using materials such as marble and stainless steel wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Transitional Carved Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Chicago, IL
This fireplace, with its deep concave curved profile is simple but elegant. Designed by Elizabeth Scott, Principal at Elizabeth Scott Design Group, and hand-carved by Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks, in Silverdale Limestone, at their Chicago shop...
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2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Outdoor Dining Chair in Brown and White Leather with 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

Stylish Weather Resistant Outdoor Fable Hanging Sofa in Brown Leather
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outdoor Lounge Armchair Featuring Leather Upholstery and Gold Accents
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Céline Lounge 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

Sturdy Outdoor Daybed with Waterproof Upholstery
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Gubuk Outdoor Daybed Inspired on the Indonesian culture, the Gubuk Daybed is a piece of furniture that offers a perfect blend of style and comfort. It...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Sturdy Outdoor Daybed with Waterproof Upholstery
Sturdy Outdoor Daybed with Waterproof Upholstery
$17,973 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Nymphenburg majolica parrot on pedestal handmade, hand painted in Germany
Located in München, Bavaria
This majolica parrot and pedestal is the perfect accent for any garden, swimming pool area or sauna space. It has been handcrafted of Nymphenburg majolica in the Nymphenburg studios ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Majolica

Faux Bois Concrete Table and 5 Stools, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial faux-bois concrete table and stools from France, made in the 1970s. Painted tops to stools and table. 5 stools and one table included in this set....
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1970s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Outdoor/Indoor BLACK Metal FOOSBALL TABLE RS3 by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS3 in Black DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona It all begins with “Shall we have a game?” The RS3 football table injects colour into the game. There are w...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Willy Guhl Concrete Pedestal Planter, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete pedestal planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Made in the 1960s in Switzerland. Factory drilled drainage holes in each planter. Different ...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Concrete Echelon Planter by OPIARY (D44", H48")
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 modern, lightweight concrete planter features an organic silhouette and earthy aesthetic that compliments the live plants inside it. The Echelon is handmade in our Brooklyn studio and can be produced in the color or finish of your choice. Opiary planters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Set of Pink and Blue Rabbit Chairs & Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) Set of 1 large rabbit tree dining table, 1 blue and 1 pink...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Plastic

Contemporary Outdoor Dining Chairs in Brown Teak 'Set of 8'
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

Contemporary Outdoor Dining Table With Eight 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 beautif...
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2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

Plaster Antique Column Stand, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique plaster column stand. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

Floor Waterjet Cut Marble Tiles Available in Different Marbles Combination
Located in London, GB
Waterjet marble patterns Istan Marbles: Azul Marlena, Calacatta Vagli, Grafite Price for square meter : € 3.120  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Outdoor 102" W Cedar Dining Table With 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. This outdoor table is crafted from beautif...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cedar

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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