Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Studio Ceramic Pottery Round Birdhouse Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a modern, round birdhouse or feeder, specifically identified as a "Pop Bird House". It has a distinct, minimalist design with a bright orange body and a white...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Watering copper brass can vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Watering copper brass can vienna around 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Verdigris Wind Chime by Walter Lamp
By Walter Lamb
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century verdigris wind chime attributed to Walter Lamb. The long copper tubes are supported by light gage chain which is attached to a cast metal top marked WWKK. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Hammered Copper Watering can vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered Copper Watering can vienna around 1950s
Only Polished
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
(3) Mid 20th Century Cast Iron Figural Pigeons. Japan, Circa 1955
Located in Incline Village, NV
Being offered is a hard to find set of three cast iron ornamental garden pigeons; made in Japan, circa 1955. They are well cast, with great overall detail especially, to the feathers...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage-Style Wooden Cage: Replica of Gaudi
s "El Capricho" in Comillas
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your decor with the grandeur of this large vintage-style wooden cage, a meticulous replica inspired by Gaudí's iconic "El Capricho" house in Comillas. Crafted with high-quali...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood
$3,398 Sale Price
56% Off
Paolo Soleri Cast Bronze Wind Chime Garden Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a vintage bronze bell by Paolo Soleri, cast at Cosanti in Arizona. The bell's body measures 3 5/8" x 3 5/8" x 5 1/4" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair Large Asian Brass Deer Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative Vintage Brass Stag Pair in reclining position.Perhaps mythological creatures, each recumbent with patterned saddles with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
$1,995 / set
Stan Bitters Bird Houses in Spray Metal, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent handmade bird houses of porous lowlfier clay in spray metal by Stan Bitters. The birdhouses are available in different colors.
The houses are a favorite with finches.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
$1,061 / item
Willy Guhl Monumental Cone Planter on Stand, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Willy Guhl cone planter with twisted iron base. Three triangular legs that each come to a point give this base a unique tripod desig...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Stan Bitters Bird Houses in Glazed Ceramic, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent handmade bird houses of glazed lowlfier clay by Stan Bitters. The birdhouses are available in different colors.
The houses are a favourite with finches.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excellent patina and vintage condition. ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
$5,500 / item
Vintage Paolo Soleri Cast Bronze Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a fantastic cast bronze bell by Paolo Soleri. The body measures 4" wide x 2 3/4" deep x 4 7/8" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Sculpture Stone Mother
Child Biomorphic Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, 28“ high, modernist, biomorphic, Mother & Child, stone sculpture, mid-20th century. Artist unknown. Private Collection.
This marble sculpture is equally striking displaye...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Large Swiss Concrete Dog House by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s concrete dog house designed by renowned Swiss designer Willy Guhl. The structure features a simple elongated base topped by a raised semicircular arch that peaks at a de...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Bonsai Gardening Tool around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Mid-Century Bonsai Gardening Tool around 1950s
interesting model
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Upright Rabbit Circa 1950
s + Cast Iron Rabbit Motif Plaque On Stand
Located in Incline Village, NV
Decorative garden ornament in cast bronze consisting of finely detailed rabbit in typical characteristics: upright posture on hind legs with outstretched arms and propped up ears, fi...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Set of Three American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments with traces of red, turquoise and yellow paint and nicely weathered appearance. Introduce a dash of whimsy and a sprinkle of nostalgia into your garden with this set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments. A testament to the charm and allure of simpler times, these captivating mushrooms flaunt traces of red, turquoise, and yellow paint, embodying a spirit that is both playful and timeless.
Each mushroom in this charismatic trio presents a unique size, thoughtfully curated to imbue your garden with a delightful sense of natural irregularity. The gentle arch of the mushroom caps combines with the sturdiness of the concrete, evokes a tender balance between grace and resilience.
As if kissed by time itself, the mushrooms boast a beautifully weathered appearance. The faded hues of red, turquoise, and yellow paint dance across their surfaces, whispering stories of sunny days and gentle rains. These traces of color are like echoes of laughter and joy, remnants of the garden parties and gentle mornings they have witnessed.
Position these endearing mushrooms amidst the flourishing foliage, where they can engage in hushed conversations with the flowers, or let them grace a pathway, guiding wanderers with their gentle charm. These ornaments are not just decorative pieces; they are carriers of dreams and small wonders...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Italian Concrete "Cucciolo" of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Concrete "Cucciolo" of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with nicely worn patina.
This statue could become a set together with "Snow White" and "Brontolo" a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl, Extra Large Diablo Hourglass Planter in Wonderful Original Condition
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl, for Eternit Schweiz AG.
An extra large Diablo hourglass shaped planter in wonderful original condition, with no chips, no cracks and no damages. It is very rare to find ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Watering copper brass can vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Watering copper brass can vienna around 1960s
Polished and stove enameled
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Verdigris Cast Bronze Wind Bell / Wind Chime by Joe Ursutz
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast bronze wind bell/chime made by former Cosanti Soleri Foundry metalsmith and designer, Joe Ursutz, Sr. (ca. 1960s, USA).
Ursutz, who was invaluable to Paolo Soleri during his career at Cosanti, inspired multiple wind bells. He later went on to form his own foundry, "The Bells of Carefree...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Art Deco Bauhaus Watering Can in Massive Brass, 1930s / 1940s Germany with beautiful patina.
We have a second handmade watering can on offer, s...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Round Copper Watering Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely vintage watering can, fully functional and ideal for the inside plants, a greenhouse area or your smaller garden plants... pretty enough ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
20th Century Large Thai Cast Bronze Buddha Garden Statue Verdigris Finish
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Thinly cast bronze with verdigris finish Buddha from Thailand. This piece was imported to the US in the 1970s and is perfect for the garden or home. Lightweight and easy to manage, w...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
French Painted Concrete Woman Statuette Classical Style circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French concrete little statue white painted. This woman statuette has been patinated by years in a garden. The attitude and dress of the woman depicted are typical of the Roman era. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an attractive large scale bronze sculpture of a caretaking mother with two children and signed a by midcentury sculptor.
Classic mother midcentury pose with artist's signature and date on base. Handsome original old verdigris patina from appropriate age.
Mother's back gently protects and shelters her new born and her right hand lovingly clutches the hand of her second child in this charming and iconic design.
Excellent garden candidate.
Photographs were taken indoors and out of doors in natural light for your viewing pleasure.
Dimensions: 32 inches high and 11 inches wide
Signed on base. Artist name: Kiku (Chrysanthemum) and likely bronze sculptor Kikuchi Kazuo (1908-1985) and dated 1978
Provenance: private Japanese garden collection
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
$10,000 Sale Price
22% Off
Monumental Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Marcel Giraud - Vallauris Era Capron
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Monumental Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Marcel Giraud - 1960s - Vallauris Era Capron
A rare and monumental ceramic vase by Marcel Giraud, crafted in France circa 1960. With its sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Enamel
Watering Can vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Watering Can vienna around 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Hammered watering can vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered watering can vienna around 1960s
Polished and stove enameled
Bamboo original condition
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell with a copper fin. Nice Original condition with a unique classic Soleri Chain/ Link Design. Check out my other 2 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Iron and steel Bertoia Style Sculpture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Mid century weathered steel and iron atomic age sculpture. In the style of Bertoia. Can be used indoor or outdoor.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Unmatching Pair of Plant Stands or Jardinières in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two gilt wrought iron leafed planters on tripod bases. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
Both standing on tripod bases. Different design, one with a triple leafed top and the other one with leafed crown shaped top. One shows its original gold leaf gilding and the other one a gilt patina finish in bronze-gilt tone.
Beautiful placed alone or as a part of a set with other planters in different sizes. To be used indoor or outdoor at your garden, patio or veranda decoration.
Measures:
The triple leafed plant stand is: 38 cm W x 32 cm D x 50 cm H
The other planter is: 35 cm x 33 cm D x 47 cm H
Pair of Iron Planters...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Sergio Bustamante Flamingo Standing Sculpture
Located in Westport, CT
Sergio Bustamante Large standing handmade Flamingo Sculpture
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Metal
Leaf Design Tripod Plant Stand in Gilt Patinated Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leafed Tripod Planter / Jardinière in Patinated Metal.
Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950-1960.
Nice design with three leaves standing up on a tripod leafed b...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron
$1,326 Sale Price
20% Off
Dirk Wynants Parasol Umbrella For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dirk Wynants Parasol Umbrella For Cassina
Innovation through re-thinking the act of opening and closing the patio umbrella, making it even easier and more practical, as is the case with this accessory in the Cassina Outdoor collection.
Ideal for an outdoor living room as well as informal or elegant outdoor spaces, the patio umbrella combines the flat design aesthetic with a fan-opening system that allows it to be opened and closed horizontally rather than vertically.
The 360° swivel base, available with or without wheels and the fan-opening technology with fiberglass ribs ensure this is a dramatic outdoor accessory when it’s open and elegant and discreet when it’s closed.
STRUCTURE
In aluminum.
BASE
Aluminum and steel outdoor powder coated.
OUTDOOR FABRIC
100% acrylic, water repellent.
Innovation in a simple action, like that of opening and closing a patio umbrella. Cassina introduces a patio umbrella to its Outdoor collection. It has the classic square shape with cantilevered side arm and an endless array of positions. An object that combines the flat design aesthetic with the convenience of the fan-opening system thanks to which, the only one of its kind, it closes horizontally rather than vertically, a step ahead...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
$11,710 / item
Mid Century Art Deco Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco, mid century freestanding plant stand having a circular body, with three round pot holders, each 4 inches in diameter. Unusual modernist geome...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl Chalice Shaped Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique concrete planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Planter in the shape of a chalice. Especially unique in that the base matches the top with pointed facets. Great vintage condi...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
$3,000 / item
Brass Watering Can Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass watering can vienna around 1960s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Watering Can, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Watering can, Vienna, circa 1950s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Raindrop Tree Vintage
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
This patinated multi metal disk Curtis Jere life-size tree is weathered. The faux soil that is a resin/plastic and the pot that is metal makes the tree look...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Copper, Nickel
Large and Whimsical Cast Stone Windmill Garden Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage cast stone windmill garden sculpture with window, doorway and faux patches of worn casing revealing the brick superstructure below. The conical roo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece French Concrete Hour Glass Style Planter on Stand
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern two-piece Modern French concrete hour glass style planter on stand with nice light even patina.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Stan Bitters Bird Bath, 1970s USA
By Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hanging bird bath by noted Californian ceramicist, Stan Bitters. Plastic cords are attached at three points on the dish and meet in a clay disk at the middle of the cords. Each plastic cord is adorned with a clay ball and a cast clay bird at each base. Bath has an inviting blue glazed interior where the water is held. Good condition as shown. Matching bird feeder available in separate listing.
As a pioneer of the organic modernist craft movement in the 1960s, Bitters has been producing rough-hewn ceramic birdhouses...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Plastic
Hand Painted Glazed Italian Terra Cotta Swan Planter Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental terra cotta swan from Italy. The piece is a wonderful addition to the garden or lanai. Made of dense material and able to withstand the elements. Works well as a centerpiece as well. The 15"x15"x8deep vessel on top easily holds flower, plants or floating flowers - could also work to hold magazines or craft supplies...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
Sun Screen by Stan Bitters, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Stan Bitters sun screen made from strips of fired unglazed clay. Each strip is approximately 2 cm / 0.8 inch wide and they vary in length. The individ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
Set of Three American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments with red, yellow and brown paint and nicely weathered appearance. Invite a touch of fantasy into your ga...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Cast Iron Owl Garden Lantern, Japan, Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful, whimsical and rare cast iron Japanese garden lantern in the shape of an owl, made in Japan c. 1950.
With pointed ears, a charming face and a fantastic aged surface, it is the perfect addition to any garden, although it could equally be used indoors. The beautiful red patina gives a dramatic russet glow to the candlelight within, which then shines through the perforated form of the owl to very atmospheric effect. The owl can either stand independently, or can also be hung using the loop above the head. It is very solid with a generous weight to withstand the elements if placed outside.
An excellent example of a cast iron owl lantern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Stoneware Foundry Crucible or Flower Pot, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Stoneware Foundry Crucible or Flower Pot
Vintage Design
Unique industrial foundry crucible, ideal for indoor or outdoor planters/flowers; unique patina.
Additional information:
Mat...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Arcosanti Clay Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arcosanti Clay Bell by Paolo Soleri c. 1960
Clay Bell with incised abstract designs.
Clay clapper and copper fin.
Arcosanti cypher mark.
10" wide
8" deep
15" tall with out chain...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
$409 Sale Price
24% Off
French Maroon Concrete Mushroom Garden Sculpture, 1960s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French hand-painted concrete mushroom stool or garden sculpture featuring a maroon top and small decorative mushrooms along the green-accented base. This piece of garden deco...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Art Studio Pop Brutalist Fantasy Figure Signed Ceramic Sculpture Capron Style
By Roger Capron
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This is a unique large brutalist ceramic sculpture Art Studio Pop Surrealist fantasy figure, in the style of Jean-Paul Bonnet who was a close collaborator with Roger Capron and his w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Coastal Cast Iron Flamingos - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a whimsical touch of coastal charm to your décor with this stunning pair of vintage cast iron flamingos. Crafted with lifelike detailing, these elegant sculptures capture the bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
$1,850 / set
Painted Metal Sculpture of Palm or Banana Tree and Flower
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A painted metal palm tree or banana with removable leaves. Detailed trunk and leaves and a fabulous white flower. What is it about palm trees, that conjures up the romantic? Perfect ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Watering Can in Brass and Copper by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and copper
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced in Denmark by Illums Bolighus
Dim...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and elegant design perfect for any garden or patio. Excelle...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
1960s Mid-Century Desert Garden Wind Chime Clay+Copper by Paolo Soleri Arcosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Clay chime with incised abstract designs, with clay clapper and copper fin. Designed by Paolo Soleri and hand-crafted at Arcosanti, c.1960. No discernible cracks, hairlines, or chips...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Orange Top Ceramic Detailed Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely midcentury modern stool or side table in cream and tangerine. Geometric cutouts make this piece light and breezy. Fun for a desert cactus garden, patio or pool deck...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Guhl White Basin Planter, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large concrete planter by Willy Guhl in a cream paint with light patina. Low profile bin with a large diameter and 25" depth. Sturdy and substa...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Organic or Tribal Influence Bronze Garden Sculpture by Noted Sculptor Tim Doyle
Located in St. Louis, MO
Organic form bronze garden or yard sculpture by California Sculptor Tim Doyle. Influenced by Alberto Giacometti, with use of African tribal motifs and brutal...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century Modern garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern garden ornaments 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 garden ornaments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern garden ornaments made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original garden ornaments, popular names associated with this style include Willy Guhl, Eternit, Paolo Soleri, and Stan Bitters. 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 garden ornaments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $129 and tops out at $19,500 while the average work can sell for $1,751.
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