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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.
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Atomic Era Splatter Finish Vase by USA Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A great looking "Atomic Era" splatter finish vase by USA Pottery, circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Metal Wire Gold Magazine Rack Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Metal Wire Gold Magazine Rack Stand. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
$200 Sale Price
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Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Metalarte, Stilnovo, Ferro Art, Estiluz Lighting, Ferrocolor
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Atomic Era style flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Estiluz, Metalarte, Fog & Mørup
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp. Item features a sculpted cork base, solid walnut accents, black sculpted acrylic "fingers" a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Walnut
