Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
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
Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chair
Ottoman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiberglass lounge chair with ottoman/footrest. Features a fantastic woven build wi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Italian Design Ball Handles in Gold Brass, 1950
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian design ball handles in gold brass, 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$461 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Large Inglenook Free Standing Fire Basket, Iron Fire Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Inglenook Free Standing Fire Basket, Iron Fire Grate
This large grate is a very simple but attractive design it has high cast iron rails all the way around
The grate is in ve...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modernist Three Piece Fire Tool Set in Brass by Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Three Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Brass and Black Enamel by Alessandro Albrizzi originates from the Italy, Circa 1970. Features...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Gucci Horsebit Fireplace Tools, Gold Tone Brass, Silver Chrome, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit fireplace tools, gold tone brass, silver chrome, signed. Extremely rare four piece fire tool set with equestrian themed brush, shovel, poker and stand. Signed Gucci Italy with silver tone crest logo. "Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten" - Aldo Gucci...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
$13,500 Sale Price / set
25% 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$11,762 / item
1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Single Teardrop Pull Knob Mexican Modernism
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Single Tear Drop Pull Knob from Mexico circa the 1950s.
Amazon Mayan revival period.
Stamped by artist
Dimensions: 2 h ...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Sculptural Concrete Chair by Merit, Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic outdoor chair made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoor space....
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$3,000 / item
1950s Italian Brass
Teak Jardinière by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Paris, FR
A 1950s Italian jardinière by Cesare Lacca, a celebrated designer known for his refined mid‑century furniture and lighting. This exceptional piece features a perforated brass basket ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Wrought Iron and Plastic Strap Garden Patio Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of four garden, patio chairs. These chairs have wrought iron frames with plastic strap seats and backs. All are in good structural condition, all show cosmetic wear, norm...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
California Studio Pottery Signed Ikebana Planter with Frog
Located in San Diego, CA
California studio pottery signed ikebana planter with frog, circa 1990s. The piece measures: 7.5" W x 6.75" D x 2" H and is signed on the underside. #1708.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Salterini Wrought Iron Garden Patio Settee
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Stylish mid century wrought iron and metal mesh settee by Salterini. This example is in very good condition, free of breaks, bends, or repairs. Currently in later white paint finish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Orange Cast Iron Floor Ashtray, Powder-Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern iron ashtray. Feast your eyes on this beautiful floor ashtray. Even if you are not a smoker, this beautiful cast iron floor statue is graced with a dolphin or myth...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Zanesville Architectural Pottery Diamond Planter Vase 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Zanesville Stoneage Modern architectural diamond planter or vase
USA circa 1960s
Modernist vessel in natural glazed stoneware with signature ribbed t...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf Co. Mid Century Thumbpot Pottery Planter
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf Co. Mid Century Thumbpot Pottery Planter
This planter measures: 18.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 10 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Nino Parrucca Large Ceramic Plantert in Vivid Colors
Scenes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1990s Nino Parrucca Large Ceramic Planter is a vibrant addition to any home or garden. Handmade with vivid colors depicting scenes of rural life, this pot will add a touch of ar...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Four Salterini Zig Zag Pattern Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chairs
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of four Salterini Zig Zag pattern garden, patio, poolside chairs constructed of wrought iron frames, with metal mesh seats and backs. All four ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Crosslight Illuminating Travertine Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This refined pedestal is composed of an octagonally cut and perfectly polished slab of travertine marble with a cross-shaped illuminating insert in its center. The austere form highl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Ron Seff Goatskin Lacquered Screen or Room Divider
By Ron Seff
Located in Miami, FL
Ron Seff goatskin lacquered screen or room divider with four hinged panels.
Measures : Each panel is 72 inches High and 18 inches wide.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$5,520 Sale Price
37% Off
Robert Lewis Early Copper Chaise Lounge Center Brace Santa Barbara CA. 1930s
By Robert Lewis
Located in Camden, ME
A Robert Lewis patinated chaise lounge hand crafted from copper pipe in the mid 1930s at his studio below the Old Mission Santa Barbara in Santa ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Copper
Mid-Century Hand-Blown White Glass Towel Holder W/ Chrome Fittings by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This unique and materially dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown White Glass Towel Holder W/ Chrome Fittings by Venini originates from Italy, Circa 1970. Features a single piece o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional Russell Woodard spun fiberglass lounge chaise. Exceptional woven pattern provides a sturdy structure.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$243 Sale Price
72% Off
Iron and Metal Mesh Patio Poolside Garden Dining Table att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Nice Mid Century Modern, Hollywood Regency style vintage patio, garden, poolside dining table, in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition. Made in the USA circa 1960/70...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Russell Woodard "Sculptura" 5 Piece Patio Set
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this great vintage out door set made by Russell Woodard. The set includes 4 arm chairs and outdoor table.
The table measurements are:
48”W 48”D 25.5”H
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Cornflower Blue Willy Guhl
Marmite Cauldron
Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Hastings, GB
Willy Guhl 'Marmite' cauldron, Swiss from the 1960's.
Incredible time worn blue paint, In stunning original condition.
A gorgeous and versatile decorators piece.
Height 46 c...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Series Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn series indoor outdoor lounge chair.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your deli...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Series of 8 fiber cement planters, France circa 1950
By Willy Guhl
Located in LYON, FR
Series of original painted planters, with a lovely patina and in good vintage condition. The planters are pierced at the bottom to allow water to drain during rain or watering.
Dime...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
$948 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Art Sculptural Bronze Door Knobs, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of art sculptural bronze door knobs, 1960s. Very well crafted pieces.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,048 / set
Coral Organic Dot Ombre Planter
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world.
Each piece is hand thrown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Pair of Outdoor Patio Lounge Chairs by Karl Lightfoot Studio
By Karl Lightfoot
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of black tubular steel and metal grate outdoor or patio lounge chairs with flat metal armrests by Karl Lightfoot Studio. The chair displays the simple...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$2,415 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Single Italian 1950s Murano Bubble Glass Door Handle
By Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Single Italian 1950s Murano Bubble Glass Door Handle.
The brass screw attached to the handle has been newly redone.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Modern Mixed Metal Fire Place Screen
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern mixed metal fire place screen.
Unusual French modernist mixed metal fire place screen. This great French postmodern fire screen has an...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL ~ CAPPUCCINO ~ 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian
~ LIGHT CAPPUCCINO ~
BAR / COUNTER STOOL
1950s / 1960s style
Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered
hq foam upholstered and kedered
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Checkered Flooring
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing checkered Mid-Century Modern floor tiles.
Beautiful reclaimed floor from and amazing and famous design villa in the center of Holland.
The floor was carefully removed, clean...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble
$336 / item
Italian Modernist “Fioriera” Planter Attributed to Romeo Rega – Brass, Chrome
By Romeo Rega
Located in Oirlo, LI
This rare Italian “fioriera” planter captures the unmistakable elegance and confidence of mid-century modern design. Attributed to the celebrated designer Romeo Rega—renowned for his...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter
Located in Glendale, CA
1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter.
Executed in matte mustard yellow glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics manufac...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Brass Victorian Fire Poker Tool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Brass Fire Poker Tool
25.75 long x 3 d x 1.25
unsigned
Original Vintage condition
Refer to images listed
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mod Wicker Side Table Att. to Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Cool Mod style pod table in woven wicker, attributed to Eero Aarnio. The side table is in very good, original estate condition, it shows an inconsequential bruise on the underside, n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker
Modernist Spalti
Glass
Mosaic Tile Top Dining Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Spalti (glass) mosaic tile dining top table. Superior quality. Very well executed. Iron surround, decorative metal table base, large and heavy.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the original custom cushions in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen floral upholstery. Beautifully maint...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Salterini Zig Zag Pattern Cantilevered Garden Patio Poolside Dining Height Chair
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find vintage garden, patio, poolside Salterini, ZigZag pattern cantilevered lounge chair, in good vintage condition. The chair features a wrought iron frame, with a metal mes...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Tiger Bamboo Tripod Pedestals or Plant Stands, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb pedestals in leopard print bamboo and rattan wicker. These amazing pieces were made in Italy in the 1950s.
These lovely pedestals feature a gorgeous leopard print bamboo, th...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Smoked Plexi Planter with Inset Aluminum Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, 1970's, smoked plexiglass planter with purple tint and inset aluminum dish. Attractive round drum planter ideal for an outdoor space or patio. In origi...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Large Brass
Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1950s
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and highly decorative pair of large circular brass door pulls by renowned Mexican designer Pepe Mendoza, produced in the 1950s. Each piece showcases a stylized Chinese charact...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Rattan Large Round Planter / Basket with Ring Handles and Brass Rim, Italy 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern rattan pencil reed large planter or basket. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Round shaped rattan structure with brass rim and ring handles at both sides. Ins...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Jean Prouvé INSA facade panel France 1960 large
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Architectural ribbed so called "grill" facade element designed by Jean Prouve and manufactured by C.I.M.T (Compagnie industrielle du matériel de transport) in Neuilly sur Seine, Fran...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$5,090 / item
Woodard Round Patio Table with Three Benches
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific patio set is an uncommon one by Woodard. Comprised of a four foot table with three curved benches, it is stylish and highly functional. The sculptural legs echo the cur...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,400 / set
Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Stained Mahogany bed stairs
Measures " in width, " in depth and " in height.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Woodard Wrought Iron Mesh Loveseat Bench, Scrolling Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mesh wrought iron outdoor garden loveseat bench with scrolling arms by the Woodard Company, circa 1950 all outdoor furniture can be repainted in the color of the buyers choice at no ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
$1,518 Sale Price
31% Off
Radar Chair by Salterini Newly Powder Coated
Located in New York, NY
Great Radar Hoop chair designed by Tempestini for Salterini, just powder coated in semi gloss black. Originally designed for outdoor use, suitable for indoor placement as well.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean set of four dining height wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chairs att. to the Woodard Furniture Company. The chairs feature wrought iron frames, with m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Black Lacquered and Chrome Design Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice design fireplace tools on stand is made of black lacquered metal and chrome. This piece can stand on the floor or be fixed on the wall. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Push
Pull Door Handles by Seguso 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handles in Murano glass with gold layer. Real vintage gems. Probably designed by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vet...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Clear Glass Door Handle Pairs for Push
Pull Double with Antique Gold Metal
Located in London, GB
A pair of double door handles, push and pull, square textured clear cast glass with mat antique gold anodised aluminum. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but suitable for...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern String Metal Flower Stands, 1950s Sweden
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The inner diameter is 23.5cm. The height of the shelf to the top edge is 8 cm.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Garden Poolside Patio Woodard Sculptura Chaise Lounge c. 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century wrought iron and metal mesh adjustable chaise lounge by Woodard Furniture. The chaise was designed as part of the highly sought after Sculptura Line, circa 1950. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Vintage Italian Tito Agnoli Rattan Chair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this rattan armchair was designed by Tito Agnoli in 1950. Curvy and comfortable, this single chair can be used with or without a cushion. At the time of this posting,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
Mid-century Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century 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, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States 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 Willy Guhl, Russell Woodard, Eternit, and Woodard Furniture Co.. 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 $55 and tops out at $1,078,195 while the average work can sell for $1,887.
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Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
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Chinese Rose Garden Seat
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Fountain Surrounds
Garden Etagere
Greek Oil Jar
Iron Deer
Modern Iron Gate
Spanish Carved Panel
Stone Rams
Victorian French Doors
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