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What is atomic lamp?
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When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Italian Mid Century Brass & Wood 'Atomic' Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century brass & wood 'Atomic' lamp
Italy, 1950s
A unique mid-century lamp, the lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Belgium Atomic lamp
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful small table lamp in an Atomic style in brass
with a small chain switch all original
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare 1950's Atomic Lamp, Germany
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This asymmetrical wire frame lamp with hairpin legs is wound with pink and black nylon cord. When
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare 1950's Atomic Lamp, Germany
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This wire frame lamp with hairpin legs is wound with red and yellow nylon cord. When used with a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Lamp With Pleated Shade
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous colorful Quartzite lamp with a textured body, on a brass base. The lamp and shade are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Paint
All Original Condition Mid-Century Atomic Lamp Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of 1950's-1960's black and gilt metal table lamps in all original working condition. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
