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
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
Arthur Court Aluminum Torso Bust
By Arthur Court
Located in Westport, CT
Arthur court aluminum men's torso bust.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Dining Table with Umbrella Hole for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio dining table by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features a bronze tube frame with original pebble glass top and center hole for a patio umbrella.
...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut
Glass Terrarium, , atrb Rochester Folk Art Guild
By Rochester, Wendell Castle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium,,/ Display case,, atributed to Rochester Folk Art Guild,, Beautifully hand crafted,, Removable...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Dining Table for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio dining table by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features a bronze tube frame with original pebble glass top.
Dimensions
48.5” diameter x 27.25” ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
David Cressey Pro / Artisan Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic bowl planter from David Cressey's Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. The planter has a gray speckled glazed interior and exterior, with slightly bowed sides an...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Table Planter with Black Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware table planter. The planter features a ribbed exterior with incised detail and a painted black glaze atop the unglazed vessel.
Signed "Slater" on the underside....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
White Marble Planter by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This white Carrara marble planter is designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The Italian architect and designer is known for his functional design in marble and stone, he is an icon of Itali...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Abstract Modernist Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small abstract modernist stained glass window with an unusual design, blending together a range of vibrant colours and patterns. Defined by its defined shape, this modern stained glass window...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Door Pull Aluminum
Lucite
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern door pull made from aluminum and featuring a unique abstract black, white, blue, and orange Lucite design. The back is stamp...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark,
Additional information:
Mat...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Textured
Contoured Design, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An unusual rectangular push-pull door handle made of patinated bronze, featuring a raised textured and contoured design. 20th century design, found in Germany.
The piece is nicely m...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Stoneware Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey planter for Architectural Pottery's 1960s Pro/Artisan Collection. The unglazed stoneware planter has slightly bowed sides and a flattened lip.
Dimensions
27" diameter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
1940s Restored White 2-Tiered Wrought Iron Silhouette Coffee Table
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique coffee table circa 1940s 50s completely sandblasted and professionally powder coated I will have a quarter inch tempered piece of glass for the top upon purchase feel fre...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1965, Richard Wolthekker for Faber, Model Faber 2000, Stove in Mat-Chrome Black
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French Modernist Iron / Leather Two-Seat Sling Seating, After Jacques Adnet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French modernist iron / leather two-seat sling garden seating with center table. Stunning design, sculpture, reminiscent of amazing designs by Jacques Adnet. Light moss gree...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian 60
s Fire Gard In Brass
Located in London, GB
Italian 60's Fire Gard in brass plated brass and metal mesh
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Arched Reclaimed Steel Garden Trellis Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large arched metal panels, crafted in steel with a repeated quatrefoil pattern. This striking pair could be used as fixed panels within a garden scheme as decorative garden...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Square Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A side table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table has a square shape with rounded corners, supported by four legs in matching bronze. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Russell Woodard Aluminum Tulip Patio Furniture Suite 6pc set Mid-Century Modern
Located in Las Vegas, NV
6 Piece set of Herbert Saiger design for Russell Woodard Furniture slated aluminum "tulip" patio furniture. Matching set includes 2 chairs, 2 side tables, coffee table and sofa.
Orig...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Round Bronze Patio Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio coffee table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The frame is described by two concentric rings of bronze with radial supports and a circu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
George Nelson for Arbuck Wrought Iron Patio Side Tables
By Arbuck, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant, tiered, wrought iron side tables by George Nelson For Arbuck feature travertine tops that lay within the frames and mesh bottom tiers at 14 inches height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
David Cressey Green Flame-Glaze Bell Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bell-shaped planter by David Cressey for the Pro/Artisan collection by Architectural Pottery with Cressey’s signature “Flame Glaze.” This planter has a wide round opening, wide set...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Sax Shaw (1916-2000) Contemporary Religious Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant stained glass window with a contemporary religious design from the workshops of British stained-glass artist, Sax Shaw.
Beautifully made using glass in shades of red, blue...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Vintage Set of Four Tamiami Patio Lounge Chairs With Two Ottomans by Brown Jorda
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic set of four Tamiami outdoor lounge chairs with two ottomans designed by Brown Jordan, (They have label, shown in the pictures). This set of chairs and ottomans are from the 19...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Side Table c. 1950/60
s
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century occasional, side, end, or cocktail table, having a circular metal mesh top, supported by waisted form wrought iron hairpin legs. It is unusual to find vintage mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fontana Arte, Modernist Curved Blue Glass and Brass Fire Place Screen, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice curved fire place screen is made of a brass base and a blue curved glass screen. This is a work by famous Italian Designer Fontana Arte, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron and Wood Mediterranean Modern Folding Screen or Divider
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wrought iron and wood (balls) Mediterranean Modern folding screen or divider. Wonderful bronzed verde green patina, bi-fold, hand delivery availab...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tropi-Cal Danny Ho Fong and Miller Fong Garden Patio Pair of Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Tropi-cal Danny Ho Fong and Miller Fong garden patio pair of chairs
As shown there areas where there is loss of caning and damage. May desire to have a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker
Large Purple Egg Planter by Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulously large, rounded glazed planter in 'Eggplant' by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery. This example, called the floor vase or egg planter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Mocha Glazed Bowl Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic planter from David Cressey's Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. The 4066 pedestal bowl planter has a wide belly that tapers at the base with a mocha glazed ext...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Two-Tier Stone Planter from Switzerland Attributed to Swiss Designer Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large two-tier cast stone planter from Switzerland. This unique stacked planter from the mid-20th century is attributed to Swiss artist Willy Guhl. It h...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone
Tall Vintage Italian Tole Topiary, Mid-Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Mid-century Italian tole topiary, a tall tree having three foliate balls with flowers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$2,592 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Table Planter with White Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware table planter. The planter features a stoneware exterior with a white drip glaze and the interior of the planter is finished in an all over dark blue glaze.
Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Unusual Czech Midcentury Yellow and Red Flower Stand, Lacquered Wood, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unusual Czech midcentury yellow and red flower stand, lacquered wood, 1940s.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1940-1949.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Conical Concrete Diable Planter by Willy Gulh, 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss Mid-Century Modern conical concrete Diable planter or vase by Willy Gulh, 1950s
Diable model planter or vase, entirely in concrete, with conical base structure and containing ...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Gainey White Planter Mid Century Modern Satin Finish Egg Shape
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern off white colored ceramic egg pot by GAINEY. This type of planter is a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor gardening due to its de...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Italian mid-century modern Square planter in steel and brass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Square planter in steel and brass, 1970s
Square planter in brass and steel intertwined. On the edge there are a thick brass profile. At the base it has 4 w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Phoenix-1 Planter in Purple Glaze by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by David Cressey in 1963 as part of the Pro/Artisan stoneware collection for Architectural Pottery, the slipcast Phoenix planter has a bowl shape with an allover geometric r...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
4 Armchairs 1950, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 armchairs
They are repainted before delivery
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$8,250 / set
Pro/Artisan Off White Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic cylindrical planter for the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. The stoneware planter has an off-white / soft gray glaze, with a removable water catch.
Dimensi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Stand Plinth Pedestal Ribbed White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Stylish, funky addition to the interior
Sturdy and ergonomic, offering an unusual display for sculpture, ceramics, plants
Ingeniously made from numerous bent and twisted turned wo...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Planter by Monika Maetzel, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Planter by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark,
Additional information:...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Prouvé, Panel, 1954
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
This panel comes from the facade of the Hôpital de Briançon in France, designed and made by the Ateliers Jean Prouvé in 1954.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$33,625
Set da Giardino “Hoop” in Ferro con Tavolino - Produzione Francese - Anni ’50’60
Located in Milano, IT
Raro set da giardino mid-century composto da due poltroncine in tondino di ferro e tavolino coordinato con piano in vetro. Le sedute presentano il caratteristico cestello a bacchette con profilo circolare e base conica irrigidita da anello perimetrale; il tavolino riprende lo stesso disegno strutturale. Verniciatura color bianco d’epoca e cuscini originali (uno arancio, uno verde) che aggiungono una nota pop. Prodotto europeo, verosimilmente francese (anni ’50–’60), appartenente alla famiglia delle “hoop/wire chairs” molto in voga nel dopoguerra per leggerezza, resistenza all’esterno e segno grafico. Ideale per patio, veranda o giardino d’inverno; perfetto anche in interni contemporanei. Condizioni buone con normali segni del tempo sulla vernice; vetro del tavolino in ordine.
Il profilo “hoop chair” in tondino nasce negli anni ’50 e viene prodotto in Europa e negli USA. In Francia, dagli anni ’50 sono diffuse sedute da giardino in ferro a bacchette attribuite genericamente come “French wire garden...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$4,678 Sale Price / set
20% Off
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Large Ombre Glazed Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large ceramic bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell for Earthgender. The planter has an ombre glazed interior and exterior ranging in colors of purple, pink and blue w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Fabulous Mint Green Window Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Fabulous Green Window Fan
12 h x 22 w x 8 d
Preowned unrestored untested vintage condition. Rusty and distressed.
Refer to all images please.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Bronze Dining Table Model C-2700 by Walter Lamb, 1950s
By Walter Lamb
Located in Hamburg, PA
Iconic and highly collectible Walter Lamb Model C-2700 bronze patio dining table, the 48-inch version. Designed in the late 1940s and produced by Brown Jordan throughout the 1950s an...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Jean Prouvé - panneau bâtiment Saint Egrève 1960
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare panneaux "plein double face Jean Prouvé pour Studal .
1960 - Bâtiment technique de Saint Egrève
Bon état général
Plus d'informations sur demande
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Painted Wood Outdoor Seating Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade, mid-century, wooden, outdoor bench and lounge chair set with over-sized, circular armrests has been primed and ready for paint. The chair measures 24.5" wide.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$2,800 / set
Vintage Richard Schultz High Top Dining Table
4 Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your outdoor dining experience with the Vintage Boho Richard Schultz High Top Dining Set. Crafted with American craftsmanship, this set combines bohemian flair with Richard S...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Octagonal Stone Bird Bath for the Garden
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant stone birdbath with octagonal bowl, lovely copper colored round baluster, and square base, all made from concrete. Lovely weathered patina! Will add elegance and interest to ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Two French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Fire Screens Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Firescreens attributed to French master iron worker, Gilbert Poillerat. The screens are delicately fabricated with a sober, linear fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Malcolm Leland Purple Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malcom Leland Planter for Architectural Pottery, c.1960s, USA. This stoneware planter has a purple glazed exterior and interior. The round planter tappers inwards slightly towards th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Brushed Stainless Tri-Fold Fireplace Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Hand fabricated stainless steel tri-fold fireplace screen with our standard #8 wire mesh backing and a brushed stainless finish. Dimensions are adjustable. Just let us know the space...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,990 / item
Vintage Regimental Mess Coal Bucket, English, Copper, Fireside Helmet Scuttle
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage regimental mess coal bucket. An English, copper fireside helmet scuttle bearing the military broad arrow, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. A charming and...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Russell Woodard Deco Style Aluminum Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge
Located in Chicago, IL
Less common to find. Original Russell Woodard Aluminum Chaise. Very clean. Just needs pillows fabricated for it. I have reference photos for what this looks like. Please email to req...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
David Cressey
Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cylindrical stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey's 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter has a rounded lip and an incised all-over sunburst pattern. The i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Midcentury Large Sculptural Willy Guhl Tilted
Soup Cup
Saucer Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Richmond, VA
An iconic 'Soup Cup' Tilted Saucer Planter by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. This lovely planter with decades of European patina sourced from a French estate is equally beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Composition
Pair of Huge Marble Effect Columns
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of huge marble effect columns, most likely made in Italy and dating from around the 1970’s.
They are over six feet tall, and made from fiberglass, which is just as ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
$2,272 / set
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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