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What is Atomic style?

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Atomic style, or the Atomic Age, refers to an era in design that took place roughly between 1940 and 1963,wherein fear of nuclear war dominated western societies. During the Cold War era, atomic science and Space Age themes influenced commercial design, industrial design, architecture, interior design, and fine arts. Check out 1stDibs for a range of atomic style furniture, lighting, tables, seating, and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Atomic Era Cocktail Table
By Edward Ihnatowicz
Located in Hanover, MA
American atomic-era cocktail table of black enameled and gilt iron with inset glass top and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Salvador Dali - The Atomic Era - Original Lithograph
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - The Atomic Era - Original Lithograph Joseph FORET, Paris, 1957 PRINTER : Atelier
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Walnut Breakfront China Cabinet Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era walnut breakfront china cabinet Credenza. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Wrought Iron Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron atomic era Italian style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs - set of 4. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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