Modern Building and Garden Elements
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Set of 3 Outdoor Terracotta Vases from the series "Gardenias" by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jaime Hayon designed the Gardenia Vases in terracotta as a complement to his outdoor furniture collection.
The three vases are unique in form, illustrating Hyaon's unmistakable hal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Zen Fire Pit by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Zen fire pit by AK47 Design.
Steel fire pit Ø1800 mm.
Zen is a wood-burning outdoor fire pit with a round steel crown and built-in brazier. Stone, g...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Patio or Garden Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron with glass top
Indoor & Outdoor
Estructure measurements:
Depth 27.5 in
Width 47.24 in
Height 29.52 in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 2 Outdoor Armchairs Carved From Single Aromatic Cedar Wood Block
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The Forma table by Carlo Colombo for Riva 1920 is a striking piece that exemplifies contemporary design and expert craftsmanship.
Key features:
Design and Designer: The Forma table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Vela Outdoor Scented Cedar Wood Dining Table by Riva 1920
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted entirely from solid scented cedar wood, this table features rounded sides and thin, beveled edges on both the top and legs, lending it a delicate and sinuous design. Its ligh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
Set Of 2 Outdoor Barstools Carved From a Single Block Of Scented Cedar Wood
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from a single block of fragrant cedar wood, this stool boasts an all-natural construction. Perfectly suited for bar counters or reception areas, its ergonomic seat and footre...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cedar
DeMille Outdoor Lounge Chair in Matte Cream Powdercoat w/ Coffee Striped Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Powder coated stainless steel chair frame with removable cushions upholstered in an outdoor fabric, this chair looks great inside or out. Designed by Rachel Bullock and Molly Purnell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Hourglass Planters, c 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly gorgeous 31" tall and 18" diameter 'Diablo' concrete spindel planters by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. These sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planters have a grey exterior finish, one darker grey and the other two are light grey.
Three available, priced individually. If you are purchasing less than all three, please message us with which one(s) you wish us to ship.
We have a large collection of Willy Guhl for Eternit pots, planters, garden objects, jardinières, and patio furniture. We always have inventory in Diablo's, Tilted and Cone Planters, box and rectangular Guhl...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Sunbrella Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenpple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Chaise Longue Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Twins outdoors sofa and day bed share the sam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Sunbrella Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Twins outdoors sofa and day bed share the same genes, ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Studio Stoneware Planters Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of 'Affiliated Craftsman' California design planters.
Wheel thrown natural clay on the outside with hand tooled pattern design, and glazed on the inside.
No drain holes...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Old Built-In Wardrobe Front, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original old built-in wardrobe front with doors from Germany, circa 1920. Original color patina and really special fittings in star shape.
Dimension...
Category
Early 20th Century German Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Custom Modernist Polished Brass Cylindrical Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
These stunning custom andirons feature a polished brass cylindrical form, rectangular base and black enamel supports. Please ask about the very many available finish options. These c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm
Materials: Aluminum
Palais lever handle in aluminium. Each handle i...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Steel Basket Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The basket twig hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. It is simple and striking in its visual appeal.
The pattern detail is inspired by nature and reminiscent of th...
Category
2010s South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Black Marble Low Pedestal Cylinder
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Monterrey black marble carved cylinder. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 addi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Ukiyo Saucer, Concrete Hanging Planter by OPIARY (D11.5", H5.25")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.
Ukiyo saucers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
FLOS Ipnos Outdoor Floor Lamp in Black by Nicoletta Rossi & Guido Bianchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by the dynamic team of Rossi and Bianchi, IPNOS mixes illusion with function—and the result is nothing short of magical. LED lights line the top of its skeletal frame, protec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Circular Steel Wheel Hanging Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Wheel hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece.
The pattern detail is inspired by nature and rem...
Category
2010s South African Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Custom Modern Fire Screen in Polished Nickel and Tempered Glass
Located in New York, NY
This custom fire screen features a frameless pane of ½" thick tempered glass mounted on a pair of polished nickel feet. This design is customizable,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Patio, Garden, Kitchen or Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron
The price it´s only for the legs
Estructure measurements:
Depth 27.5 in
Width 47.24 in
Height 29.52 in.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Janus et Cie Woven & Glass Outdoor Table, 21st C
Located in New York, NY
Janus et Cie Bronze Woven and Glass Outdoor Table, 21st century.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Modernist Custom-Made Fire Screen in Brushed Brass with Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features an austere square body in brushed brass, with rectangular feet in the same material and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Contemporary White Cream Ceramic Watering Can for Vases and Garden
Located in Milano, IT
Altea is a handmade ceramic watering can. It has to be filled with water from the head and poured from both horns. With her proud feminine bearing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Outdoor Sofa with Acrylic and Gold Plated Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Houdini Sofa
Relaxing in the outdoor space with a touch of magic and sophistication, it’s what the Houdini sofa provides.
The whole design of this contemporary outdoor sofa was d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful large sized 'Handkerchief' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland has beautiful patina including fine moss and lichens.
O...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 'Handkerchief' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland has beautiful patina including fine moss and lichens.
Origami, clam...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter in Red by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 'Handkerchief' concrete planter in a lovely red color by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland has beautiful patina including fine moss and li...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968, Signed
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concrete spindel planter has a ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concrete spindel planter has a ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concrete spindel planter has a ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Sized Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large sized (18" tall and 25" wide) tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concr...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Modernist Brushed & Polished Nickel Four Piece Fire Tool Set by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional custom four-piece fire tool set consists of a stoker, shovel, brush and log holder with polished nickel handles and brushed nickel rods, neatly suspended from a poli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Custom Modernist Polished Brass & Tempered Glass Fire Screen by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This custom modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State exclusively for High Style Deco. It features a frameless pane of ½" thick tempered glass mounted on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Outdoor & Indoor Glide White Concrete Monkey Side Table by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side table made of solid architectural concrete in white. Apt for indoor and outdoor use. Regulatory glides included.
Few pieces have achieved bestseller success and simultaneous pu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Plisse Basin Made of Marble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Plisse basin is made of carved White Carrara Marble. It can come in different dimensions and stone.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Spectacular Italian Screen beginning of the 20th century "Rome"
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular Italian Screen beginning of the 20th century "Rome"
Made of wood with engravings with views of Rome.
Period: 20th century
Measurements: 161 x 150 cm
good conditions
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Four Panel Folding Fireplace Screen Spark Gard
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality folding fire place screen, having four panels, two with handles, and blackened metal screens.
This example is very well crafted with top quality workmanship and m...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Unfinished Mahogany Door & Two Sidelights with Beveled and Jeweled Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Unfinished Mahogany Door & Two Sidelights with Beveled and Jeweled Glass Exterior/Interior
Enhance the charm of your home with this exquisite vintage unfinished mahogany do...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in White
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esper...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Blue and White Stripe
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esper...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Tulum Outdoor Woven Dining Chair WHITE
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Custom woven dining chair inspired by the classic Miller Fong Chair and updated for outdoor comfort. Available in black, natural and white polyprop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Natural
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esper...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Cabo Outdoor Woven Chaise in Natural
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Woven chaise with hooped back and open sides updated for the outdoors. Available in natural or white-colored polypropylene on a brushed aluminum frame.
Measurements:
length: 60"
wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Cabo Outdoor Woven Chaise in White
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Woven chaise with hooped back and open sides updated for the outdoors. Available in natural or white-colored polypropylene on a brushed aluminum frame.
Measurements:
length: 60"
wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Cabo Outdoor Woven Chaise in Blue and White Stripe
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Woven chaise with hooped back and open sides updated for the outdoors. Available in natural or white-colored polypropylene on a brushed aluminum frame.
Measurements:
length: 60"
wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Tulum Outdoor Woven Dining Chair BLACK
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Custom woven dining chair inspired by the classic Miller Fong Chair and updated for outdoor comfort. Available in black, natural and white polyprop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century French Modernist 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French modernist fireback with a rural scene.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra c...
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Custom Modernist Four-Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant Modernist four piece fire tool set was custom realized by artisans in New York State, exclusively for us. It features a shovel, brush, log holder and poker s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Galerie Maison et Jardin (éditeur) Ecran de cheminée, vers 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Galerie Maison et Jardin (design et édition)
Ecran de cheminée, vers 1970
composé d’une plaque de verre montée sur deux pieds en acier chromé. Un éclat de verre sous la base.
Haut. :...
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Modernist Hand-Forged Faux Bois Fire Tool Set in Wrought & Polished Iron
Located in New York, NY
This unique and beautifully formed Modernist Hand-Forged Faux Bois Fire Tool Set in Wrought & Polished Iron originates from the United States during the latter half of the 20th Centu...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Vintage Iron Plant Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage iron plant stand made in France. This round plant stand has a wrought iron wired basket and base ending on three scroll legs. Be sure to vi...
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Patterned Waterproof Outdoor Pillow in Bege Dedar Milano Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Pillow Big I
Modern outdoor pillow made with Dedar Milano fabrics.
The pillow's customizable design allows you to choose from a range of premium fabrics and colors to create the pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric
Confetti, Small Contemporary Indoor/Outdoor Terrazzo Side Table by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Confetti renders the classic shapes of midcentury poolside furniture in an unexpected material. This product is suitable for indoor or outdoor use and is handmade in Los Angeles....
Category
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Donald Deskey Style Nickel Plated Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist fireplace tool set in the style of Donald Deskey. The nickel plated set features a minimal design with a curved front footing and two tools; a poker and a shovel.
Dimensio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Nickel
Isla Del Sol Puerto Rico Stoneware Round Planter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican, Isla Del Sol Stoneware Planter. It depicts a heavy orange round planter decorated with six rows of circles adorned in the center with stars. These rows are al...
Category
20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Donald Deskey Style Nickel Plated Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modernist fireplace andirons in the style of Donald Deskey. The set features a minimal curved front design with a center circular disc. Each andiron sits a a curved front f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Nickel
Set of 3 Steles, White Marble Columns, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 3 steles, white marble columns, 20th century.
Set of 3 white marble columns, 20th century.
1st: H: 70cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
2nd: H: 60cm, W: 30cm, D: 30cm
3rd: H: 50cm, W: 30cm...
Category
20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Myface, Aimee Wilder, sicis, and Bari Ziperstein. 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 $10 and tops out at $375,000 while the average work can sell for $2,919.
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