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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Outdoor Lounge Chair in Braided Wicker
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair creates a floating feeling of lightness with its rounded silhouette. The elaborate weave and fibers highlights the beauty of its curves. The cushions are firmly emb...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Modern and Customizable Outdoor Stool Lacquered With Metallic Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Mirror - Outdoor stool
Greek architecture is known for its structures and that’s the main inspiration for Lonian. An outdoor stool that's unique due to its shapes and mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Outdoor Dining Chairs In Natural Solid Teak (Set Of 6)
By Mondo
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
Marshmallow Folding Screen by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow folding screen by Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 165 x 3 x 168 cm.
Materials: Lacquered wood with matte finish. Polished brass.
The Marshmallow folding screen is inspir...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Small Kyknos Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Kyknos Tosca washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Kyknos marble.
Dimensions: D 44 x W 58 x H 17 cm
Available in other marbles.
Tap not included.
Tosca is a magnificent washb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Outdoor Aluminum and Faux Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A simply but chic 20th century American industrial aluminum bench with a custom faux leather upholstered outdoor cushion. The perfect bench by your po...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Swing Sofa with Rope Detailing
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This swing sofa make a wonderful addition to the patio, deck, garden, yard, backyard, porch, bedroom, living room, and other places around your home. Thanks to its stylish design and comfortable and washable seat cushions, this swing sofa provides maximum seating comfort.
The outdoor swing sofa...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rope
"Perlage" Organic Armchair Outdoor in Bouclê Aluminum, and Nautical Rope
Located in Centro, RS
Perlage, French word: Pearl.
The organic Perlage Armchair has a backrest completely woven by hand in nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Carbon Fiber Rialto Dressing Valet by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Carbon Fiber Rialto dressing valet by Madheke
Dimensions: W 89.8 x D 43.7 x H 183.2 cm
Materials: Carbon fibre, leather, fabric, metal
The elegant...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Set Large by Marc Thorpe
Located in Geneve, CH
Set large by Marc Thorpe
Dimensions: W 42 x D 45 x H 121 cm
Materials: Powder coated metal structure, with/without PAD in Light grey cuoio
Outdoor suitable.
American architec...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired outdoor chair by Michael Young
Sled Base
Dimensions: W 41 x D 51 x H 76 cm
Materials: powder coated metal structure
The wired chair by Michael...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Other
Medium Rosso Francia Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Rosso Francia Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Rosso Francia marble.
Dimensions: D 49 x H 45 cm
Available in other marbles.
Tap not included.
Tosca is a mag...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired outdoor chair by Michael Young
Dimensions: W 50 x D 51.7 x H 77.5 cm
Materials: Powder Coated Metal structure
The Wired Chair by Michael Young ...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Other
Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze five hole fire hydrant wrench by Jones, USA. This piece can used for its original intention or for decorative purposes. Due to its weight it would be a perfect office pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Set Small by Marc Thorpe
Located in Geneve, CH
SET small by Marc Thorpe
Dimensions: W 74 x D 77 x H 69 cm
Materials: Powder coated metal structure, with/without pad in Light grey cuoio
Outdoor suitable.
American architect...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
Outdoor Aluminum and Faux Leather Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A simply but chic 20th century American industrial aluminum bench with a custom faux leather upholstered outdoor cushion. The perfect bench by your po...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Dawn Planter, Gray by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Dawn Planter, Gray by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Dawn Collection
Dimensions: H.27 D.25 W.35 cm
Materials: Polished Or Powder Coated Aluminum
Also Available: Dawb Planter White, custom sizing, and finishes upon request, please contact us
Taking inspiration from the vivid symbolism in Octavia Butler...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Set Medium by Marc Thorpe
Located in Geneve, CH
Set medium by Marc Thorpe
Dimensions: W 42 x D 45 x H 66 cm
Materials: powder coated metal structure, with / without pad in light grey cuoio.
Outdoor suitable.
American archi...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Comtemporary Coffee Table in Brown Fiberglass Resistant for Outdoor Use
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Even center table.
The Even center table stands out due to its uniform and robust design, with faceted corners that conceide it a elegant touch. The design of this side table was ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Dawn Planter, White by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Dawn planter, 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: Dawb planter gray, custom sizing, and finishes upon request
Taking inspiration from the vivid symbolism in Octavia Butler...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Side Table In White Lacquered Fiberglass Resistant to Weather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Even Side Table
The Even center table stands out due to its uniform and robust design, with faceted corners that conceide it a elegant touch. The design of this side table was con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Outdoor 360° Rotating Lounge Chair in Seashell Wicker
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The minimalist design of this high back lounge chair creates the illusion of flotation that rotates a full 360 degrees, while the solid base ensures stability and safety. This is the...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Synthetic, Wicker, Foam
Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier Oï
By Atelier Oï 1
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Side table model "Monkey" by Jaime Hayon white concreate indoor & outdoor, Spain
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The playful design for a practical side table illustrates both the weighty and plastic qualities of architectural concrete.
Jamie Hayon’s quirky sense of humor and idiosyncratic wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Medium Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble.
Dimensions: D 49 x H 45 cm
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Outdoor & Indoor Glide Grey Monkey Cocktail Table by Jaime Hayon Spanish Design
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The playful design for a practical side table illustrates both the weighty and plastic qualities of architectural concrete.
Jamie Hayon’s quirky sense of humor and idiosyncratic wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Medium Travertino Silver Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Travertino silver Tosca washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Travertino Silver marble.
Dimensions: D 49 x H 45 cm
Available in other marbles.
Tap not included.
Tosca ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Brass Planchart Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Planchart Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 19 cm
Materials: Brass
Brass Planchart Handle to suit cabinetry and doors.
Each piece is sand cast and ru...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Compass Hooks by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 Compass Hooks by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 6 x D 8 x H 9 cm
Materials: Aluminum
The compass hook is made, finished and polished in Sydn...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
White Glazed Garden Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage ceramic white glazed garden seat with nice carving details. Great addition to your interiors or garden and patio.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Ribbon Chair by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon stool is a playful addition to Laun's outdoor furniture catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack togeth...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Ball Cushion from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ball cushion from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Dimensions: D 30 cm
Materials: krimmer wool, polyester hollow fiber
The ball cushion is another new item...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Ryan & Smith Large White Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large bolection fireplace produced in three solid blocks of white statuary marble with very subtle veining.
The Roma Bolection is a stylishly simple and robust example of a bolection moulding...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Outdoor Lounge Chair Made from Teak
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom lounge chair made from teak, suitable for outdoor use. Because these chairs are custom made in our own Los Angeles workshop, all aspects of design can...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
"Amalfi" Outdoor Stool in Aluminum and Handmade Nautical Rope
Located in Centro, RS
With organic and fluid shapes, the design of the Amalfi chair is inspired by the Italian Amalfi Coast nature.
The fluidity of the design offers a clean, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Medium Kyknos Tosca Washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Kyknos Tosca washbasin by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Kyknos marble.
Dimensions: D 49 x H 45 cm
Available in other marbles.
Tap not included.
Tosca is a magnificent washb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Allure Outdoor Swing in brown leather and black fabric and customizable
By Myface
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 modern design that brings the charm and elegance of the indoors to a pleasing life outdoors.
The whole design of this contemporary outdoor hanging...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 cm
Materials: Bronze
Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm
PSL Handle (Pull, Slide, Lift)
This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Tholos 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, 20 kg
Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets
Possibility to have a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Large Floor Vase by Yuri Zatarain "Sketchbook" Series
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Sketchbook" series, monumental ceramic floor bottle vase by Yuri Zatarain.
The striking vase features graphite math equations, diagrams and scribbles ...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
10 Mid Century Modern Architectural Abstract Stained Glass Paneled Doors C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Extremely Rare set of 10 steel doors with individual and different stained glass panels, which are 23.5 x 72. Door size is 30.5 x 84 x 2. Panels can be removed. So beautiful the colo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Lead, Aluminum
Faux Tufted Cushion Ceramic Blanc Garden Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece of faux cushion white ceramic garden seat in white. This can absolutely function as a cocktail table for your indoors or patio.
Category
1990s Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Copytopia N°19, White Plastic Garden Chair, Pierre Castignola
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Amsterdam based designer Pierre Castignola (France - 1995) graduated Cum Laude from the Design Academy in 2018. He aims to have a conceptual background in his work while focusing on ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Black & Charcoal Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, the Outdoor Collection by Stephen Kenn is composed of steel frames that have been zin...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Dichas Basket iii by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket III by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel
Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 65 cm
Available in colors: moss green/black red, mo...
Category
2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Dichas Basket II by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket II by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel
Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 55 cm
Available in colors: purple red/black red, pur...
Category
2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Dichas Basket I by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Dichas basket I by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic, steel
Dimensions: D 55 x W 38 x H 55 cm
Available in colors: copper/black red, copper/h...
Category
2010s German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Giacometti Manner Gold-Tone Metal Door Handles, 5
Located in New York, NY
Five gold-tone metal door handles of branch-form and in the manner of Alberto Giacometti (Swiss, 1901-1966). 1.5" H x 4.75" W x 8" D.
Category
20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
FLOOR IN POLYCHROME MARBLE WITH LOSANGE IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE early 20th C
Located in Madrid, ES
FLOOR IN POLYCHROME MARBLE WITH LOSANGE IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE early 20th Century
Floor made with white Carrara marble and various polychrome marbles.
The polychrome marbles ava...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pteron Column by Joachim-Morineau Studior
Located in Geneve, CH
Pteron column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: H 105 x D 30 x W 30 cm, 12 kg
Materials: Aluminium tubes, profiles, screws and sheets
Possibility to have a ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
"Perlage" Organic Sofa Outdoor in Bouclé Aluminum and Hand Braided Nautical Rope
Located in Centro, RS
Perlage, French word: Pearl.
The organic Perlage sofa has a backrest completely woven by hand in nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captivatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Woven Rope Lounge Chair in Natural Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Structure: Teak wood offered in various stains.
Metal: heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving: Flat 4mm. high tenacity, low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, ea...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
360° Rotating Outdoor Cocoon Chair in Open Cane Webbing
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Modern and minimalist in design, this rotating cocoon chair offers shade and privacy to the lounger. Open weave rattan cane pattern with solid metal struc...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rope
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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