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What is an atomic lamp?

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What is an atomic lamp?
The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Rare Early 1946 Architectural Modern Sundar & Ferar Magazine Holder Lucite
Located in Fraser, MI
Industrially Designed atomic age furniture products. Looks simple and attractive. Also integrates symmetrical
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Vintage 1940s Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Lucite, Maple

Atomic Age Belgian Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century stylized atomic, enclosed glass, form pendant supported by lower glass dish with
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age Atomic Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space Age Atomic chandelier. A German Sputnik light made of chrome and glass which dates from the
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Age Boomerang Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern nine drawer dresser in walnut wood grain and brass accent hardware. Beautifully sculpted wood base and matching boomerang handles. Dresser body seems to float abov...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of American Modern Walnut step end side tables Atomic age
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful craftsmanship on this 1950s, American modern walnut inlaid step end tables, solid tapered legs, and beech wood combination, the tables have been refinished and are in very ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Atomic Space Age Perpetual Flip Calendar, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often seen in 1960s-70s American movies this atomic perpetual flip calendar with manually set day
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Vintage 1970s Asian Space Age Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

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