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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Victoria Teak Coffee Table with Travertine Top by Harbour
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional travertine top coffee table for either indoor or outdoor use. Features a track base with two poses pedestals.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Large Vintage Olmec Terracotta Wall Head, Mexico 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large (43x36x10 cm) raw terracotta wall mask of an Olmec Warrior. The Olmec's was a pre-culumbian, Mesoamerican civilisation that lived from 1200-400 bc. This particular example is a...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Concrete Machu Pichu Bench
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Machu picchu bench
Inspired by Carlo Scarpa's architectural works, We have designed this original practical art piece as a bench to last forever,
Conc...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Trio Mod Pop Art Plastic Parsons Style Square Side Tables Style Kartell or Syroc
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing trio of mod pop art plastic parsons style square side tables in the style of Kartell or Syroco. With one table design in the style of Josef Albers. They are in wonderful vint...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plastic
Blue Cement Modern Vintage Willy Guhl Loop Coffee Table, 1995, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
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
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by ARTISS
Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rock Crystal
Bronze Sculpture by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze sculpture by Artiss
Dimensions: L 67 x W 30 x H 57 cm
Materials: Mlachite, Bronze
Artiss is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell. ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Set of 3 Outdoor Terracotta Vases from the series "Gardenias" by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jaime Hayon designed the Gardenia Vases in terracotta as a complement to his outdoor furniture collection.
The three vases are unique in form, illustrating Hyaon's unmistakable hal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
10'6" Solid Belgian Oak and Blue Stone Dining Table with 6 Legs Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
IN STOCK, READY TO SHIP.
This stunning outdoor/indoor table is made with a Belgian Bluestone top fixed over a solid French oak frame.. This strong table is handmade of long-lasting o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Hosta Leaf, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This small bronze sculpture is a maquette for a large scale sculpture at the Olbrich Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Made with the ancient lost wax method, a process dating back to th...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm
Materials: Aluminum
Palais lever handle in aluminium. Each handle i...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Custom Modern Fire Screen in Polished Nickel and Tempered Glass
Located in New York, NY
This custom fire screen features a frameless pane of ½" thick tempered glass mounted on a pair of polished nickel feet. This design is customizable,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Modernist Brushed & Polished Nickel Four Piece Fire Tool Set by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional custom four-piece fire tool set consists of a stoker, shovel, brush and log holder with polished nickel handles and brushed nickel rods, neatly suspended from a poli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Sunbrella Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Chaise Longue Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Wood, Fabric
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Sunbrella Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Twins outdoors sofa and day bed share the same genes, ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Patio or Garden Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron with glass top
Indoor & Outdoor
Estructure measurements:
Depth 27.5 in
Width 47.24 in
Height 29.52 in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Outdoor & Indoor Glide White Concrete Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side table made of solid architectural concrete in white. Apt for indoor and outdoor use. Regulatory glides included.
Few pieces have achieved bestseller success and simultaneous pu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Modernist Custom-Made Fire Screen in Brushed Brass with Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features an austere square body in brushed brass, with rectangular feet in the same material and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Steles, Grey Marble Columns, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 2 steles, grey marble columns, 20th century.
Set of 2 grey marble columns, 20th century.
1st: H: 100cm, W: 25cm, D: 25cm
2nd: H: 90cm, W: 25cm, D: 25cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Set of 3 Steles, White Marble Columns, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 3 steles, white marble columns, 20th century.
Set of 3 white marble columns, 20th century.
1st: H: 70cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
2nd: H: 60cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
3rd: H: 50cm, W: 30cm...
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Set of 3 Steles, Black Marble Columns, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 3 steles, black marble columns, 20th century.
Set of 3 columns, black marble steles, 20th century.
1st: H: 70cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
2nd: H: 60cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
3rd: H: 30cm,...
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Isla Del Sol Puerto Rico Stoneware Round Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican, Isla Del Sol Stoneware Planter. It depicts a heavy orange round planter decorated with six rows of circles adorned in the center with stars. These rows are al...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Marble Pedestal circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Marble Pedestal
France circa 1950
solid marble construction, with cylindrical base. Made from two different species.
16.25”L x 11.25”d x 13.25”h
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Set of Six Emeco Navy Counter Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic American set of six navy counter height stools finished in brushed aluminum made by Emeco. Designed in 1944 and still in production today. The navy chair is hand-formed from r...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
John Caldwell for Brown Jordan Patio Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Luxurious wrought aluminum patio and garden sofa designed by John Caldwell for Brown Jordan known as the Parkway cushion sofa with a sleek profile and stylish bronzed finish. Topped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Black Metal Mesh Firescreen
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary black metal mesh firescreen, 21st Century. Minimalist black metal frame and two vent/cutouts near the feet give it interest and shape.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Bench Crafted From Solid Block of Scented Cedar Wood
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This bench embodies simplicity with its essential and geometric lines, featuring a substantial beam as its seat. The focal point is the material itself: a single block of solid cedar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Hand Marbled Eggtimer Planter in White Chamota and Terracotta Clays.
By Tina Vaia
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Introducing our exquisite tall egg timer-shaped planter, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans in the historic city of Valencia, Spain. This distinctive piece combines functio...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Handcrafted White Chamota Textured Clay Planter Made in Spain
By Tina Vaia
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Introducing our stunning Vintage tall planter, meticulously handcrafted in the artistic enclave of Valencia, Spain, where centuries of ceramic tradition meet contemporary design. Thi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Unique handmade Chubby Planter in marbled white and terracotta clay
By Tina Vaia
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Introducing our exquisite handmade mixed clay ceramic Chubby Planter, meticulously crafted in the heart of Valencia, Spain. Each piece is a testament to the skilled artisans who blen...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Puerto Rican Stoneware Square Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Stoneware Planter. It depicts a light brown small square planter decorated with a cluster of noodles all around, then its center is enhanced by two rows of sma...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary Glass Firescreen with Bronze Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary glass firescreen with bronze feet. Sleek, minimalist look.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Outdoor Scented Cedar Wood Dining Table by Riva 1920
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from Lebanon cedar-scented wood, this outdoor version boasts a top of juxtaposed slats with beveled edges for a sleek appeal. The base showcases a harmonious blend of curved ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Indoor/Outdoor Scented Cedar Wood Table by Riva 1920
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted entirely from solid scented cedar wood, this table features rounded sides and thin, beveled edges on both the top and legs, lending it a delicate and sinuous design. Its ligh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Custom Modernist Polished Brass Cylindrical Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
These stunning custom andirons feature a polished brass cylindrical form, rectangular base and black enamel supports. Please ask about the very many available finish options. These c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Skyline Medium Planter by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Skyline Medium Planter by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 40.6 x W 40.6 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated aluminum.
Solid aluminum available in flat black, white, gray, or yellow po...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Skyline Large Planter by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Skyline Large Planter by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 50.8 x W 50.8 x H 101.6 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated aluminum.
Solid aluminum available in flat black, white, gray, or yellow po...
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Mixed Fruitwood Parquetry Plant Stand measuring 11" square and standing 33" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Asian Solid Rosewood Ming low height Plant Stand, Display Pedestal or Candle Stand in great vintage condition. Measures 9.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 21.25" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, Statuary Marble, Bronze
Custom Modernist Four-Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant Modernist four piece fire tool set was custom realized by artisans in New York State, exclusively for us. It features a shovel, brush, log holder and poker s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique train luggage rack coat /hat hooks wall Mount style of Gio Ponti
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Antique hefty brass, brackets screw out of the frame to the wall and slide back into the rack for a neat/clean wall application.
Fully intact, sleek minimalist design, the bottom r...
Category
1920s European Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
New Design Sculptural Lamp for Outdoor
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptural lamp
General Information
Dimensions (cm): 280 x 263 x 320
Dimensions (in): 110 x 103.5 x 126
Weight (kg): 200
Weight (lbs): 441
Materials and Colors
Structure: Resin r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
Modernist Custom Fire Screen in Brushed Brass w/ Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features a minimal and well proportioned rectangular body in brushed brass, with rectangular fee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Mario Papperzinii Style Aluminum Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mario Papperzinii-Style Aluminum Benches
USA, 20th century
A rare find is a pair of aluminum benches inspired by the iconic style of Mario Papperzinii from the 20th century...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze Door Stop with Dolphin Serpents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Bronze door stop with Dolphin Serpents and a center leaf.
The design is a compliment to any space and very functional. Heavy enough to hold a door on a windy day and light eno...
Category
20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Ted Net folding garden chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Ted Net folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1970. Timeless design. Foldable and easy to store. Made of gray enameled iron. Good condition, show usual signs of wear and time...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Teak Rolling Dry Bar With Granite Board, Glass/Bottle Storage and Removable Tray
Located in Morristown, NJ
A modern teak rolling dry bar/bar cart on four wheels. This bar table is both stylish and highly functional and would work well in a sunroom, pool house or outdoor deck. The upper ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Metal
An English Fireplace of Architectural Form
Located in London, GB
A small English bolection fireplace of architectural form. The moulded frieze and jambs surmounted by shelf above. Fine quality Italian Arabescato marble. Modern. N.B. May be subject...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Sculptural Pedestal by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s polished tessellated fossil stone and travertine pedestal by Maitland-Smith.
In beautiful original vintage condition.
Constructed of wood with tessellated fossil stone and t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Modernist Art Glass and Brass Andirons with Log Holder circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist brass fireplace andirons with egg-shaped art glass sculptures, circa 1970. Includes optional iron log holder.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
12 Seater Outdoor Dining Table Lacquered In Matte Beige
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our 12-seater outdoor dining table crafted from fiber-reinforced resin, providing unparalleled durability and longevity. Available in a sleek lacquered matte beige finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Outdoor Hanging Basket Chair
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Access an entirely new dimension of relaxation with this free-swinging hanging chair. You can either suspend it from its matching stand, or fix it to your wall or ceiling. The open w...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rope
Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table In Matte White Lacquering
By Mondo
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Contemporary Outdoor Sofa With Lacquered Metal Structure & Backrest
Located in New York, NY
Two-seats sofa with four legs base, structure and backrest in lacquered metal. Cushions upholstered in fabric, leather or faux leather. It is possible to configure the sofa choosing ...
Category
2010s European Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Cap Bistro Table by WL Ceramics
By Lex Pott
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
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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