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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Maurizio Tempestini John Salterini Black High Back Lounge Chairs With Ottomans
Located in Monrovia, CA
Maurizio Tempestini For John Salterini Black Metal High Back Lounge Chairs With Detachable Ottomans.
Each Salterini High Back Lounge Chair H...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
1960s Space Age abstract design door handle made of brass-plated cast aluminum
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s door handle in an abstract design.
The door handle is made of brass-plated cast aluminum.
Great Space Age design, original from the 1960s.
Made of solid cast aluminum...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Outdoor Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five piece garden set in wrought iron. Four arm chairs set around a round table.
4 arm chairs measure 30 3/4" h x 22 1/2" w x 21 3/4" d. Seat height 17 3/4". Table measures 29" h x 4...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,500 / set
Push Pull Architectural Door Handle in Rose Quarz and Bronze
Located in London, GB
Rose Quartz and Bronze push and pull door handle, made from a semi precious stone in soft pink, set into a bronze holder that follows its natural shape and is made to measure. It is a piece of jewelry for your door.
The handle is attached to a bronze bracket which will befitted to the door with two standard bolts (not supplied) suiting the thickness of your door.
The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century retro floral patterned sun loungers, pair
Located in Leicester, GB
Incredible pair of 1970s sun loungers in original floral fabric.
In great condition.
Wooden armrest allow the loungers to recline.
Metal frame
Padded covers with headrests remain su...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Acrylic
Stylish Pair John Wisner Far Horizion Horseshoe Back Rattan Chairs Ottoman
By John Wisner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of John Wisner Far Horizon horseshoe back rattan chairs with matching ottoman. John Wisner graduated from Parsons School Of Desig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass Fountain with a Central Vase encircled by 4 Mermaids, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Fountain with a Central Vase encircled by 4 Mermaids, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage French Wrought Iron Garden Dining Table Attributed to Rene Prou
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Wrought Iron Garden Dining Table Base Attributed to Rene Prou. Sophisticated & Artistic design of the period.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Set of 9 Faux Bamboo Planters and Small Tables with Glass Top, France, 1970
s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Large set of faux bamboo planters, side tables and oyster trays.
Actually it's my own little collection because I love kitch, especially surrounded by g...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Glass
Vintage Boho Fluted Column Pedestals - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a grand statement with this pair of Vintage Boho Monumental Fluted Column Pedestals. These striking pieces feature elegant fluted detailing and a timeless column design that add...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$6,750 / set
Brown Jordan Tamiami Lounge Chair
Ottoman
By Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
Brown Jordan "Tamiami" furniture is exceptional for several reasons. Brown Jordan has been know for their high quality outdoor furniture for decades. Using the best materials that wi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Gerald Digiusto, Contro Five, 1975
Located in Hudson, NY
Gerald's work can be found in many Museum, public and private collections.
Gerald's work can also currently be seen in the new book titled American Beauty by Thom Filicia and in the November 2012 issue of House Beautiful
Gerald Digiusto was born June 30, 1929 in New York City, the son of immigrant Italian and Jewish parents. He grew up in Boston, and as a young man served a stone carving apprenticeship in Quincy, Massachusetts. From 1950 to 1954, while stationed in Tokyo with the Air Force, he worked in the studio of the Japanese sculptor...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Large Bronze Wall Fountain of an Angel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large bronze wall fountain depicting an angel. This unusual and striking water feature is inscribed 'sed aqua quam dabo ei fiet in eo fons aquae salients in vitam aeturnum'. The tr...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Unusual Modernist interior/ exterior rocking chaise lounge, atrb. to Klaus Grabe
By Klaus Grabe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist interior/ exterior rocking chaise lounge, atrb. to Klaus Grabe, Wood frame recently refinished.. retains original strapping,, aMAZING DESIGN, Extremely comfortable,...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Mode Round Planter Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Round planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Beautiful patina.
The upper part inclines slightly, for better vision of the plants and flowers in it.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Beautiful Figurative Marble Fountain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful marble fountain or birdbath of a cloaked figure pouring water. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Modern Custom Painted Outdoor Chair with Cantilever Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern outdoor chair features solid metal clamshell seat, cantilever base and a newer custom paint job. The detailing on the seat back is hand painted as well as the “do not disturb” lettering on the back.
Dimensions: 20.5w 29d 32.5h 17sh 24ah
Condition: Vintage metal seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$371 Sale Price
44% Off
Ann Maes Modernist Fireplace Tools for Mace-Line, c.1977
By Ann Maes
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ann Maes Modernist Fireplace Tools for Mace-Line, c.1977.
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Wicker Salterini Radar Style Chairs With Pedestal Side Tables Seating Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for all (4) pieces as a group.
A rare matching quartet from the mid-century era: two radar-style wicker lounge chairs paired with two hourglass pedestal side table...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Column in Cobalt Blue Ceramic, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glazed ceramic column pedestal or flower stand decorated with flower motifs and with a nobleman with his spear.
Measures:Height: 77 cm.
Diameter: 33 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze
Vinyl Patio Wide Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wide patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair has a simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on e...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Two Seater Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze two seater settee by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The settee has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has one rounded support at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This piece has been newly reroped.
All Walter Lamb patio furniture at DEN has been restored with the utmost attention to the designer’s original specifications. We rope all seating...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Rope "Waikiki" Bronze Patio Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bronze rocking lounge chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The design, referred to as the “Waikiki” chair, has a boat-like shape in tubular bronze with a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
David Cressey
Robert Maxwell Stoneware “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unglazed stoneware bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell's 1970's collaboration, Earthgender. The 15.5" diameter planter has a rounded lip with an unglazed interior, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showcase your finest art or plants with this exceptional pair of vintage pedestals by the celebrated American maker, Drexel Heritage. Each pedestal is a masterclass in minimalist des...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Burl
Large Mid-century Stained Glass Window of Eve
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large mid-century stained glass window depicting Eve, made by Lillia Handson. This tall stained glass window uses a variety of different coloured glass to create an artistic, ...
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Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Modern Paul McCobb Arbuck Black Wrought Iron Hairpin Chair 1950s
By Arbuck, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb for Arbuck Inc of Brooklyn, NY. Black wrought iron hairpin chair, c. 1951, minimal modern lines. 6lavailable. Priced per chair. Stackable. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles and Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear textural surface like straw. They have a gol...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Reclaimed Green
Blue Arched Stained Glass Window Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A colourful arched reclaimed stained glass window panel made up of glass in a variety of green and blue shades. This stained glass window was sourced from the workshops of Finnigan a...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Vintage Mis-Century Modern Wrought Iron Plant Stands - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showcase your greenery with these Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Plant Stands. Featuring sleek mid-century modern design and durable wrought iron construction, these stands add a touch of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Handkerchief Concrete Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit sculptural large handkerchief concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These exquisite planters are made from weather-resistant fiber ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Medium Swiss White 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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
1950s DOOR HANDLES push handles red bakelite and aluminum streamline bungalow
Located in Mannheim, DE
A pair of highly decorative door handles from the 1950s with a striking streamlined design. Made of red Bakelite and gold-colored anodized aluminum.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 30.5 ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Abstract Landscape Mid-Century Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A charming mid-century stained glass window depicting an abstract winter landscape. With it vivid colours and abstract stained glass panels suggestive of hills, a forest, water and s...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Circa 1940"
Pair of painted wrought-iron andirons with brass balls, circa 1940.
h: 40cm, w: 20cm, d: 41cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A set of 5 Studio Stonehouse Cotswold Planters This is a good large set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A set of 5 Studio Stonehouse Cotswold Planters
This is a good large set, 5 in all, the planters are round and they have drainage hole at the centre,...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Modernist Iron and Expanded Metal Catch All Magazine Holder or Log Holder 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Arched iron and expanded metal catch all from the 1950s. Can be used inside or outside as a log holder, magazine stand, general catch all, or a poolside towel holder. Freshly powder ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Side Table for Terra
By Terra, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round bronze side table with glass top by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features four patinated bronze tubing legs which attach the round frame of the...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Bruno Rey "Planter" / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Bruno Rey
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Steel
David Cressey
Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Stoneware Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware planter, circa 1970s, USA, is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey & Robert Maxwell to create the line Earthgender. This hand thrown planter features an ungl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Round Midcentury Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle Air Bubbles, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern round double push and pull door handle in clear Murano glass with air bubbles and aluminium center.
Easy to apply on any door with 0.35" / 8mm th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Rattan and aluminum adjustable "fish" chaise lounge by Troy Sunshade Co
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rattan and anodized aluminum adjustable "fish" chaise lounge by Troy Sunshade Co.. Amazing original condition.. Minor rap missing (top),, Hand delivery avail to New York City or anyw...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Russell Woodard
Sculptura
Patio Chairs in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chairs, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s
These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron and woven ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Rocky Mountain Bronze Continuous Towel Bar, Silicon Bronze Light, USA, 2023
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocky Mountain Bronze Continuous Towel Bar, 18” Silicon Bronze Light, USA, 2023. Ellis escutcheons. 18” length, 4 3/8” projection. Gorgeous bro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$570 Sale Price
21% Off
Willy Guhl Molar Planters
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce pair of molar planters, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Arched triangular form cheekily resembles a tooth. Strong and robust, these garden planters are sculpted from fibro...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Southwest Door Knobs Solid Brass Green Patina Gold Accent Manner Of Pepe Mendoza
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Southwest Door Handle Handsets Brass Aztec Mayan Green Patina and Gold Accent in the Manner Of Pepe Mendoza. Listing 1 Handset At A Time.
These Beautiful Handsets Are ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Flower basin Made In Rosewood With A Metal basin From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Accentuate your interior style with this elegant rosewood flower basin, fitted with a metal basin and created around the 1960s. This mid-century piece of ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Alfredo Barbini Door Handles with Polar Bears in 1940s Venetian Blown Glass
Located in London, GB
Rare Venetian blown glass push and pull door handles from a hotel in Venice late 1940's, by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) for Vitreria Gino Cenedese, Italy.
Polar bears climbing on geometric glaciers set in clear and opaque glass block set with brass mounts. One white and gold ice bear...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Southwest Door Knobs Green Patina Gold Accent Manner Of Pepe Mendoza
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Southwest Door Handle Handsets Brass Aztec Mayan Green Patina and Gold Accent in the Manner Of Pepe Mendoza. Listing 1 Handset At A Time.
These Beautiful Handsets Are ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Willy Guhl Off-Kilter Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of off-kilter planters, designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. A play on the classic diabolo form. Strong and robust, these tilted garden planters are sculpted from fibrous cement....
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$6,500 / set
Hammered copper Watering Can, VEB Kunstschmiede Neuruppin, Germany around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered copper Watering Can, VEB Kunstschmiede Neuruppin, Germany around 1960s
Copper hammered
Polished and stove enameled
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Sax Shaw (1916-2000) Stained Glass Window with Dragon
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant mythological themed stained glass window depicting a red dragon from the workshops of British stained-glass artist, Sax Shaw.
Beautifully made using glass in shades of re...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Mid Century Modern Large Venini Glass Rope Design Door Handle Pull Murano Italy
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent door handle by Venini in Diamante glass rope form. Thick, heavy glass with striated blood red interior twist. In metal mounts with screw h...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$350 Sale Price
46% Off
Petite Vintage Blue and Green Studio Pottery Square Planter by Deanna Nichols
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Studio ceramic footed planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate Universit...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of planters model "Diabolo" edited by Eternit, 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
These diabolo-shaped planters were designed by Willy Guhl, a famous Swiss designer and edited by Eternit in the 1950s. These planters are made of Eternit, a stable material with a fi...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Marquetry Optical Ball, 1950, France, Materials: Wood and iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Marquetry
Materials: wood and iron
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ar...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brass Andirons By Giovanni Banci, circa 1970, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of decorative andirons by Giovanni Banci, circa 1970, Italy.
Brass and blackened metal.
Dimensions: 38 cm D, 20 cm W, 32 cm H.
All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
David Backhouse (b. 1941) Nude Bronze Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This impressive near life-size bronze statue named ‘Bertha’ is made by British artist David Backhouse. It was originally made for his exhibition at the Alwin Gallery in London in 1979. It depicts a crouching nude female in spectacular detail and is inscribed with the numbers ‘1,1’ making it a one-off piece. Signed by the artist, this bronze sculpture has a beautiful patina and a dramatic stance reminiscent of designs associated with the Art Deco period. It is a striking sculpture to bring elegance to an interior or garden.
Considered one of Britain’s most respected sculptors, David Backhouse has a fascinating artistic career. One of his most famous works include the ‘Animals in War’ Memorial on the edge of London’s Hyde Park, a powerful tribute to all the animals that served, suffered and died alongside British and allied forces in conflicts of the 20th century. Throughout his career, he has held four one-man exhibitions in the spectacular Orangery set within the grounds of London’s Holland Park and exhibited across the USA and Europe.
Additional information:
Price includes Artist’s Resale Rights (ARR) at 4%.
Sculpture only; blue plinth...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Mathieu Matelot Trolley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cart in original condition from the 1950s
Pink lacquer had been added later on
Located in Brooklyn.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$1,600 Sale Price
36% Off
Oblong Vintage Blue and Ochre Studio Pottery Planter Vase by Deanna Nichols
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Studio ceramic footed planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate Universit...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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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