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What is Atomic style?

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What is Atomic style?
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 Splatter Finish Vase by USA Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A great looking "Atomic Era" splatter finish vase by USA Pottery, circa 1950s. The vase has a
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

Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll, Fog & Mørup
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Atomic Era styles chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Composed of a brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Metalarte, Stilnovo, Ferro Art, Ferrocolor, Estiluz Lighting
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Atomic Era style flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Made entirely of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass Glass Side Table Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass & Glass Side Table / Floor Lamp. Circa
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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