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
Pair of Carved Redwood Door Panels by Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Incredible 1960’s carved redwood panels for entry doors by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman. Designed to go over a double entry doors. Four panels with frame f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Iron Modernist Set of Fireplace Tools
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic modernist iron fire tool set. Includes a poker, brush and shovel. High quality solid construction with a minimalist design. USA
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cement Garden Planter by Willy Guhl
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, large Mid-Century modern Swiss biomorphic garden planter by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in a light weight cement. This sculptural vintage garden ornament has been fiber-rei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Solid Brass Handles, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury Italian solid crass handles, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$272 Sale Price / set
69% Off
Melchiorre Bega Rare Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons Documented, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Melchiorre Bega rare modernist pair of andirons with steel body and brass decorative tops. These andirons have been authenticated by the Melchiorre Bega archives (last image).
Liter...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in Queens, NY
French Post-War Design (1966) polished aluminum helicoid form circular 13 step staircase with rubber step surface (designed by ROGER TALLON)
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Russell Woodard 5-piece fibreglass set: 4 chairs and a table
Located in Miami, FL
Russel Woodard was an American designer renowned for his mid-century modern outdoor furniture. Founder of his eponymous company in 1946, Woodard's iconic designs, characterized by cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Circa 1980s Wrought Iron Bar Cart by Russell Woodard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1980s wrought iron bar cart by Russell Woodard. The "Arnold Palmer" collection, created in 1978. Woven surfaces, scroll handle, the lower tier with gallery, the upper with reta...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Wrought Iron Patio Table And Four Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Five piece Mid-Century Wrought Iron Patio set in the style of Salterini. Featuring table and four chairs. 42" round table has umbrella hole. Chairs are beautifully designed and have ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tempered Glass Fire Place Screen with Brushed Steel Feet, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice modernist fire place screen is made of tempered glass on a brushed steel base. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Brown Jordan Tamiami Cantilever Chair Minimalist Vintage Patio Beige Armchair
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rochester, NY
Iconic Brown Jordan Tamiami Beige Cantilever Chair
Chair Dimensions:
24ʺW × 24ʺD × 32”H
Seat Height 16”
Gorgeous vintage condition
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron
Wicker Patio Arm Dining Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini black wrought & wicker patio or sunroom dining chairs with vintage green / black and creme plaid seat c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Tropitone Kahana Stackable Chaise Lounge Vinyl Straps Aluminum Frame
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounge w/vinyl straps & powder coated aluminum frame. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, all frames have been cleaned with soap & are in good stable condition but do have some nicks, scratches, & dings to the frame finish. The straps have some yellowing from sun exposure, lotions, & use. Also, when the chairs are stacked the vinyl straps stretch but when un-stacked the straps return to their original form. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.
NOTE: We have 33 of these Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounges available so you may buy as many as you wish here in this listing. We also have other listings composed of Tropitone Kahana stackable chaise lounges that are a bit older & a slightly different color here for sale, check them out!!
NOTE II: If you want a photo of the exact chair/s you would be getting, please request at purchase so you can examine and approve prior to shipping. Otherwise, we will ship the chair/s we have that is in the best condition at the time of your order.
Kahana, Hawaii… A beautiful beach PARADISE!!! Well, that explains the choice of Tropitone’s name. Everyone loves a good lounging experience… And it’s EVEN BETTER if you’re lucky enough to be laying in a fabulous vintage Tropitone Kahana chaise lounge… GOOD NEWS!!!… We are here to help!! This is a FANTASTIC vintage Kahana chaise lounge chair by Tropitone composed of a commercial quality textured powder coated aluminum frame, smooth vinyl straps with a double wrapping technique exclusive to Tropitone enhancing durability and comfort, a height adjustable backrest with five different lean choices, and it bears a premier construction design boasting sleek geometric lines, elegance, functionality, ergonomic comfort, and a weather resilient finish ready to take on all of the elements! The color is somewhere between the current “Textured Sonora” and “Textured Shell” and it is conveniently STACKABLE!!! Whether on your patio, surrounding a firepit, aside the tiki bar, or lined along the poolside… this marvelous mid-century modern chaise is the one you need. Much like its island beach namesake, this Kahana vinyl strap chaise lounge chair is ready to complete your outdoor paradise.
Tropitone was founded in Sarasota, Florida in 1954 by Burt M. Baker, a retired Lockhead Engineer and executive at Grand Rapids Chair Company. Tropitone served the contract market, including hotels, motels, clubs, and resorts with high performing outdoor patio furniture. In the 1960’s they introduced powder coated aluminum finishes to the industry. Utilizing a multi-step wash process that ensures a lasting finish, Tropitone’s aluminum frames prevail under any environmental conditions. Tropitone also pioneered the technique of double-wrapping vinyl straps around the powder coated aluminum frame for extra durability, which continues today. In 1970’s they established operations in Irvine, California which provided a bi-coastal manufacturing to North American customers. In the 80’s they released “Comfort is Key” cushions and sling seating. Tropitone sling seating has the perfect combination of clean lines, designer fabrics and carefree maintenance. In the 90’s EZ Span and Basta Sole Umbrellas were introduced and in the 2000’s woven furniture and Relax Plus cushion seating was created including replications of rattan or wicker outdoor...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Small Swiss Concrete Ball Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina to each planter. Great for indoors or outside. Heavy and substantial. Priced i...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron
Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often seen along side his Sculptura line chairs and settees. I have multiples, so actual table shipped may vary.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Homecrest Iron Patio Swivel Rocking Chair Black Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern patio swivel rocking chair, in Iron painted black by Homecrest. USA circa the 1960s.
Dimensions: 32.5" H x 25.5" D x 27.13" W, Seat 14...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare metal chairs by French designer Mathieu Matégot. White metal chairs with hairpin legs, signature Mategot perforated metal seat and heart sha...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$3,000 / item
French Terracotta Garden Statue
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French terracotta garden statue of a cherubic child holding a flower basket. Good condition with fading white paint and mossy patina. Circa 1950s.
Dimensions: 24"H x 10.5"W x 7.5"...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Hand Made Early 20th Century French Garden Fountains
Located in Hastings, GB
Great pair of composite garden fountains, French and hand made in the early 20th century. Original white paint to the exterior, each fountain is in two parts comprising the base and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Mid Century Woodard Sculptura Iron Garden Patio Table and 4 Chair set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Vinatge Woodard Sculptura Iron Garden Patio Table and 4 Chair set. Great set in good vintage condition has been painted white a few times all chairs and table are structu...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Magnificent Malm style Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Rare Lime Green
By Preway
Located in Pemberton, NJ
An original vintage mid century enameled freestanding fireplace Malm style. There is no label so not sure of maker.
Vibrant lime green color to the ena...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Amazing Unique Artisan Hand Wrought Italian Mid-Century Fireplace Tools
Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very unique, possible one of a kind Artisan made hand wrought, 1950s Italian fireplace tools and stand. Set consist of tubular brass stand, that the tools hang from. Set includes the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair in the styl...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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. Excellent patina and vintage condition. ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$5,500 / item
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s.
Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Set 2, Striking Pair Top Quality Made Brass Pedestal Flower, Plant or Stands
Located in Lisse, NL
Set 2: Exceptional pair of MidCentury Brass pedestals, rare & striking design.
If you’re looking for a pair of pedestals that truly make a statement, these Arts & Crafts style treas...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Mushroom Table and Stools by Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf Company, USA 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare mushroom table and stools set by noted Californian ceramicist, Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf company.
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960
A rare pair of outdoor chaise lounges designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, produced ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Tobia Scarpa Flos "Tamburo" Green Outdoor Lighting Fixtures ( 11 available )
Located in Sacile, PN
11 Tamburo available
Flos Tamburo is a series of Classic outdoor lighting fixtures. A beautiful light which is is ideal for the patio or outdoor walki...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$1,148 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950
s
By Clara Porset
Located in Uccle, BE
Clara Porset (1895-1981) - Xavier Guerrero (1896-1974)
Pair of armchairs
Rope and lacquered metal
Model created circa 1950
Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm
This chair model is part of the selection of the 1950 international low-cost furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
$22,732 / set
Folding Screen Room Divider in the Style of Clar Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this fantastic folding screen room divider in the style of Clara Porset, made in mahogany wood and palm cords, fantastic vintage conditions.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Luigi Caccia Dominioni M3 Solid Brass Door handles, Azucena, Italy set of 30
Located in Argelato, BO
Important Set of solid brass handles model "Melanzana", designed by the Italian architect and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1960, and made by the Azucena company (see hallmarkin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1920s Whippet Greyhound Dogs Concrete Entryway Wall Sculptures Vintage Mansion
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large Heavy Greyhound Statues for Driveway Entry. Possibly English Made but procured in the states.
Sold as found at the estate. These should be repainted if you want to use them ou...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Indoor/Outdoor Hinterland Dining Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Dining Chair has a powder coated steel frame with removable back and seat cushions. For indoor or outdoor use.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Willy Guhl Style Planter w/ Hairpin Frame by Karl Foster Sen
s Erben
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Mid-Century Austrian stone planter in the style of Willy Guhl for Karl Fostel Senior's Erben. Contrasting materials paired to create a beautiful organically styled in-door or ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Van Keppel Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Mid century Modern pool chaise loungers for sale. These were designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, and were manufactured by Brown Jordan. They both have th...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
French Mid Century Rose Flower Hooks Gilded Brass C1950s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming French mid-century rose bloom hooks in gilded brass C1950. Part of a selection of bathroom accessories and wall light sconces available in the same style - please see our...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Mario Marenco
Marenco
Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
$16,829 / item
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1950
Freshly Upholstered in Holly Hunt “Birds of Paradise,” Beta Blue
A striking pair of aluminum outdoor lounge chairs by Richard...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$6,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculptural Wrought Iron Pair Of Dragons Andirons, circa 1960, France.
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Brussels, BE
Impressive pair of dragon andirons, circa 1960, France.
Blackened wrought iron.
Dimensions: 55 cm D, 44 cm H, 18 cm W.
Good condition.
All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protecti...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fireplace freestanding Aztec White w/black flecks, burn gas or wood, circa 1970s
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, from Malm Mfg. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out. Original Gloss White porcelain enamel paint with black flecks. Includes pj...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,876 Sale Price
28% Off
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
Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass
Glass by Taylor
By D. Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
The beautiful design on this wall barometer by Taylor in patinated brass and glass can be hung on the wall or table top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planter
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planter.
Executed in matte orange glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics ma...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$595 / item
Alice in Wonderland, A Five Piece Suite of Stained and Leaded Glass Doors.
Located in London, GB
Alice in Wonderland incredible suite of stained and leaded glass set in the original doors and windows,.
Please note this suite is in two listings and the price here is for the five pieces in both listings.
A one-off commission was removed from a large house in England.
In this listing, there are two doors with upper stained glass panels with Alice in Wonderland and the Smiling Cheshire Cat sitting in a tree and another door with The Mad Hatter...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
Pair of Salterini Curved Wrought Iron and Mesh Patio or Outdoor Garden Benches
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of curved garden ,patio or pool benches by Salterini. Lovely wrought iron benches with metal mesh tops and rounded legs .Circa 1960s. All disc feet attached and in place . Both...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery sculptural "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett , rarely seen double cone version with wider base than top in a white glaze. Provenance 1960s MCM building of the Odd Fellows Association Hall - St. Louis. It was used with sand for an ashtray , seen in photos 5 & 6. The 1960s MCM modification to an existing building was designed by architect William E. Duncan and demolished in the summer of 2020. Duncan not only selected these planters , the entire hall, had Saarinen , Eames, Nelson, Howard Miller and Nessen designs. The condition is good, only with minor scuffs, no chips and light staining to interior as seen in photos. Stamped Architectural Pottery made in the USA. When the planter is on its side, it reminds me of the famous brass drawer pull on Paul McCobb designed furniture.
Building & Rendering
Odd Fellows Association Hall at 3765 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis Mo.
designed by William E. Duncan and Associate Architect Lawrence H. Smith , Delineation by Harry A, Osborn
Demolished in 2020
If your into Architecture, Search for this MCM church...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Maison Baguès Door Handles, 8 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional and rare set of 12 door handles by Maison Baguès. Executed in bronze.
Only one pair pictured
Priced by pair
Total for a 1 set: Four pieces for a...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Vivai del Sud Bamboo Rattan Decorative Side table Flower Pot Stand or Seat
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian decorative flower pot seat or end / side table. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives thi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Carl Aubock Jardiniere, Plants Table or Bench, Flower Trough, Iron
Wicker
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful rectangular mid-century flower bench / plant table from the 1950s. This authentic vintage minimalist piece was designed and handcrafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
1970
s Bamboo Patio Lounge Chairs By Budji Layug For Bloomingdales
By Budji Layug
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Matching Pair of Budji Layug Bamboo Lounge Chairs With Mustard Yellow Loose Leather Cushions 1970's Price per chair.
Height to seat pad 42cm
Height to top of arms 86cm
Width of ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Leather
Set of Four Iron Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Woodard
By Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
This set of Mid-Century Modern wrought iron dining chairs has the look and high quality construction of Salterini but are made by the Woodard group. Woodard was a high end company in...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury French Faux Bois Concrete Confident or Tête-à-Tête Garden Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A very rare faux bois concrete confident or tête-à-tête (conversation seat). This beautiful garden bench has the appearance of tree bark, found in the Provence region of France, c. 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Pair Diabolo Planters Vintage Eternit Concrete Spindel
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large architectural Spindel concrete planters or jardinières, Switzerland, 1960s. These iconic modernist planters are made from weather-resistant f...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Studio made compact modernist wrought iron log holder in matte black finish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wrought and welded log holder by unknown Detroit area studio . Square stock steel holding plate metal shelf for logs or kindling . Recently finished in matte black powder coat .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1990s Vintage Laying Down Bronze Lady Statue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Vintage 1990s Reclining Female Bronze Sculpture ✨
Created in the United States during the 1990s, this captivating bronze sculpture features a reclin...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Salterini Zig Zag Pattern Chair c. 1950/60
s
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Zig Zag pattern wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chair by Salterini. This chair is in very good condition, structurally sound and sturdy, it is currently ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original gloss white color
By Preway
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out. Original Gloss White porcelain enameled paint. Includes spark screen and gr...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel
Eight 1930
s Italian Brass Door Pulls After Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of 8 Italian art deco solid brass door or drawer pulls in the manner of Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1930's. Very similar to maniglie used by Michele Marelli and cabinet maker Cusartel...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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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