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Mid-Century and Atomic Era rhodoid table lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s
Mid-Century and Atomic Era rhodoid table lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s

Mid-Century and Atomic Era rhodoid table lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s

By Rispal, Mathieu Matégot, Jean Rispal, Stilnovo, Estiluz Lighting

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The aesthetics of this table lamp lamp is called Sputnik and Spaceship style, and is most typical of the Atomic Era during the 40s, 50s and 60s, where lamps and other objects were de...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

1950s Heifetz Birch Wood Black Steel Mid Century Danish Modern Atomic Table Lamp
1950s Heifetz Birch Wood Black Steel Mid Century Danish Modern Atomic Table Lamp

1950s Heifetz Birch Wood Black Steel Mid Century Danish Modern Atomic Table Lamp

By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz

Located in Peoria, AZ

Dimensions: 25" Tall By 14" Wide 1950s Heifetz Sculptural Natural Birch and Black Steel Table Lamp!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Perforated Metal Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 by Richard Galef Ravenware
1950s Perforated Metal Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 by Richard Galef Ravenware

1950s Perforated Metal Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 by Richard Galef Ravenware

By Ravenware, Richard Galef

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful 1950s functional design, and such an ingenious and sculptural piece. Also with a domed glass inset.  

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM
Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM

Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM

By Guido Gambone

Located in Peoria, AZ

PREPARE FOR THE LANDING! DANISH MODERN MID CENTURY UFO LAMPS GOLD FLECKS IN PLASTER! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 24" x 16" EACH This pair of mid century lamps are...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor
Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor

Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor

By Kurt Versen

Located in Peoria, AZ

KURT VERSEN GOOSE NECK DESK LAMP! ICONIC! MID CENTURY DESIGN AT ITS FINEST! GORGEOUS RED ENAMEL! VERY HARD TO FIND! In the postwar period, A house was not a "modern home" without ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Italian Mid Century Brass & Wood 'Atomic' Lamp
Italian Mid Century Brass & Wood 'Atomic' Lamp

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 with a center brass sculpture (Six inch high x 7-inch diameter of a 'Atom Vector' fit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Sail Fish Bowl by Herb Cohen Studio Pottery Dish Midcentury Atomic
1950s Sail Fish Bowl by Herb Cohen Studio Pottery Dish Midcentury Atomic

1950s Sail Fish Bowl by Herb Cohen Studio Pottery Dish Midcentury Atomic

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful rare handmade piece from Herb Cohen's ceramic studio. Cohen worked for Hyalyn most of his career. Signature style dates this piece before 1959.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light

By Clay Michie

Located in Peoria, AZ

An iconic Clay Michie lamp is a treasured object to enjoy in your Palm Springs atomic ranch, NY penthouse or West Palm Beach estate!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor

By Clay Michie

Located in Peoria, AZ

An iconic Clay Michie lamp is not just a great investment, but a treasured object to enjoy in your Palm Springs atomic ranch, NY penthouse or West Palm Beach estate!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Oscar Torlasco and Paavo Tynell style. Atomic Era gilt table lamp, Italy, 1950s
Oscar Torlasco and Paavo Tynell style. Atomic Era gilt table lamp, Italy, 1950s

Oscar Torlasco and Paavo Tynell style. Atomic Era gilt table lamp, Italy, 1950s

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Sculptural table lamp in solid gilded brass from the 50s, reminiscent of Oscar Torlasco's designs for Lumen Milano, and Paavo Tynel. Typical design of that time, with an inverted con...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Atomic Expanded Metal+Wire Hi-Fi End Table LP Vinyl Record Stand
1950s Atomic Expanded Metal+Wire Hi-Fi End Table LP Vinyl Record Stand

1950s Atomic Expanded Metal+Wire Hi-Fi End Table LP Vinyl Record Stand

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Nice mid-century accent. Shelf One Height is 7 in. / Shelf Two height is 16.5 in.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

1950s Atomic UFO Ashtray in Black and Red Molten Lava Space Age Midcentury
1950s Atomic UFO Ashtray in Black and Red Molten Lava Space Age Midcentury

1950s Atomic UFO Ashtray in Black and Red Molten Lava Space Age Midcentury

By Erwin Kalla

Located in Hyattsville, MD

6 and a half inch round dish ashtray with cork bottom, and makers markings.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

12 Hollywood Regency Silver Overlay Old Fashioned Glasses, Atomic Dot Barware
12 Hollywood Regency Silver Overlay Old Fashioned Glasses, Atomic Dot Barware

12 Hollywood Regency Silver Overlay Old Fashioned Glasses, Atomic Dot Barware

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of 12 Hollywood Regency Silver Overlay Old Fashioned Glasses, Atomic Dot Barware, 1950s A striking set of twelve mid-century old- fashioned glasses featuring silver overlay deco...

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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Silver

American Mid Century Atomic Age Patinated Brass Wall Mounted Fireplace Tools Set
American Mid Century Atomic Age Patinated Brass Wall Mounted Fireplace Tools Set

American Mid Century Atomic Age Patinated Brass Wall Mounted Fireplace Tools Set

Located in San Diego, CA

Great and rare set of fireplace tools nicely patinated brass finish, wall mounted hard to find set 1950's Atomic mid-century age.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Replogle 12" World Globe on Atomic Wire Stand c.1950–1960
Vintage Mid-Century Replogle 12" World Globe on Atomic Wire Stand c.1950–1960

Vintage Mid-Century Replogle 12" World Globe on Atomic Wire Stand c.1950–1960

By Replogle Globes

Located in San Francisco, CA

This piece embodies the classic "atomic era" aesthetic of the 1950s. This globe is a fascinating snapshot of Cold War geography, featuring historical political borders and colonial...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Replogle 12" World Globe on Atomic Wire Stand (c. 1954–1958)
Vintage Mid-Century Replogle 12" World Globe on Atomic Wire Stand (c. 1954–1958)

Vintage Mid-Century Replogle 12" World Globe on Atomic Wire Stand (c. 1954–1958)

By Replogle Globes

Located in San Francisco, CA

This piece embodies the classic "atomic era" aesthetic of the 1950s. This globe is a fascinating snapshot of Cold War geography, featuring historical political borders and colonial...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Three Patinated Brass Wall Sconces Perforated Shade
1950s Three Patinated Brass Wall Sconces Perforated Shade

1950s Three Patinated Brass Wall Sconces Perforated Shade

By Stilnovo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Modern Atomic three patinated brass wall sconces perforated round saucer dish shade Lamps are in patinated brass with frosted glass Provides for a lovely light display 12 de...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950s Vintage “Merry Go Around” Chrome Bowl Drink Dispenser with Shot glasses
1950s Vintage “Merry Go Around” Chrome Bowl Drink Dispenser with Shot glasses

1950s Vintage “Merry Go Around” Chrome Bowl Drink Dispenser with Shot glasses

By United Metal Goods 1, Park Sherman

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking embodiment of mid-century sophistication, this 1950s “Merry Go Around” chrome bowl drink dispenser captures the spirit of the Atomic Age with effortless style.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

1950s Fabulous Ice Bucket by Kromex Lucite & Aluminum Mid Century Modern
1950s Fabulous Ice Bucket by Kromex Lucite & Aluminum Mid Century Modern

1950s Fabulous Ice Bucket by Kromex Lucite & Aluminum Mid Century Modern

By Russel Wright

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1950s fabulous atomic ice bucket by Kromex in lucite and aluminum after Russel Wright design.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age Inflatable Table Top Globe w/ Metal Stand, CS & Hammond & C, US, 1950s
Space Age Inflatable Table Top Globe w/ Metal Stand, CS & Hammond & C, US, 1950s

Space Age Inflatable Table Top Globe w/ Metal Stand, CS & Hammond & C, US, 1950s

By C.S. Hammond & Co.

Located in Deland, FL

With it's unique atomic-style stand, 1950's borders and nearly immaculate vinyl sphere this globe can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Enameled Boat Shape Ashtray
Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Enameled Boat Shape Ashtray

Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Enameled Boat Shape Ashtray

Located in San Diego, CA

Multicolored solid brass Atomic design, ashtray circa 1950s Made in Israel.

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20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade
Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade

Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; (likely) Majestic Lamp Co. - Los Angeles Atomic-era table lamp.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

General Dynamics Original Vintage Poster - Pyramid by Erik Nitsche 1955

General Dynamics Original Vintage Poster - Pyramid by Erik Nitsche 1955

By Erik Nitsche

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The use of nuclear bombs by the American government during WWII sparked the beginning of the Atomic Age of the early 1950s. After the bombings at Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the American...

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1950s More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage 14K Gold Atomium Molecule Charm
Vintage 14K Gold Atomium Molecule Charm

Vintage 14K Gold Atomium Molecule Charm

Located in Venice, CA

Its modernist design was an ode to the Atomic Age of the 1950’s, as advancements in nuclear physics shaped the scientific landscape.

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Vintage 1970s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Inspired Rug, Colorful Diamonds and Starbursts
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Inspired Rug, Colorful Diamonds and Starbursts

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Inspired Rug, Colorful Diamonds and Starbursts

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool, this 3x5 modern rug is a kinetic, abstract work of art, capturing the spirited optimism of the 1950s and 60s atomic age design aesthetic; a bold and exci...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage MCM Long Parchment Table Lamp
Vintage MCM Long Parchment Table Lamp

Vintage MCM Long Parchment Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Featuring a long, pill-shaped parchment shade cradled within a sleek black wrought iron wire frame, the design evokes the sophisticated "Atomic Age" aesthetic of the 1950s. The archi...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Valet Chair by Nova Products
Vintage Valet Chair by Nova Products

Vintage Valet Chair by Nova Products

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A perfect blend of style and utility, this mid-century valet chair by Nova Products is a rare and refined example of practical design from the atomic age. Crafted in the 1950s–60s, t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x10 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski—hand-knotted in wool and silk On the Design: Keen eyes will admire beige underscori...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x10 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski—hand-knotted in wool and silk On the Design: Keen eyes will admire beige underscori...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x14 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski - handknotted in wool and silk On the Design: The collection is a bold take on...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Red and Gold Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Red and Gold Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Red and Gold Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

In collaboration with modern artist Jenn Ski, reimagining a bold 1950s atomic age styles never seen in handmade rugs.

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On The Design: This rug embodies a bold new approach to the mid-century modern aesthetic in high-end rugs, seamlessly blending playful polychromatic accents with a geometric design ...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x10 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski—hand-knotted in wool and silk On the Design: Keen eyes will admire beige underscori...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967
Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967

Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967

By Bill Curry, Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Made in El Segundo, California. 1950s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x14 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski - handknotted in wool and silk On the Design: The collection is a bold take on...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On The Design: This rug embodies a bold new approach to the mid-century modern aesthetic in high-end rugs, seamlessly blending playful polychromatic accents with a geometric design...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On The Design: This rug embodies a bold new approach to the mid-century modern aesthetic in high-end rugs, seamlessly blending playful polychromatic accents with a geometric design...

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Further on the Design: The collection is a bold take on iconic 1950s postmodern and atomic age art styles in an immersive quality.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Further on the Design: The collection is a bold take on iconic 1950s postmodern and atomic age art styles in an immersive quality.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

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Atomic 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of atomic 1950s available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all atomic 1950s available were constructed with great care. Atomic 1950s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Atomic 1950s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made atomic 1950s over the years, but those made by Gerald Thurston, Lane Furniture and Albert Larsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Atomic 1950s?

Atomic 1950s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $11,900.