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Atomic Age Chairs

Cantilever table lamp, brass, atomic age
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, US
Step back into the Atomic Age with this striking Mid-Century Modern brass cantilever table lamp
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cantilever table lamp, brass, atomic age
Cantilever table lamp, brass, atomic age
$1,100
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
American Mid Century Atomic Age Iron & Wicker Barstool by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Atomic age single barstool designed by Arthur Umanoff original fabric and condition swivel great
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Space Age Futuristic Octagonal Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 90s
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of unique space age or atomic age dining chairs or visitor chairs in blue and green produced by
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1990s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Space Age Futuristic Octagonal Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 90s
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of unique space age or atomic age dining chairs or visitor chairs in blue and green produced by
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1990s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

John Yellin Designed Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern swivel chair by John Yellin for IV Chair Corp. Fun 1960s atomic age style form
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

John Yellin Designed Chair
John Yellin Designed Chair
$1,800 / set
H 41 in W 34 in D 32.5 in
Model 121 Lounge Chair set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Made in The Netherlands, 1956. All original set of arm chairs with original 'Atomic' 'Space Age' fabric
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Model 121 Lounge Chair set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956
Model 121 Lounge Chair set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956
$3,444 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in

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Pair of Tony Paul Sling Chairs
By Tony Paul
Located in Austin, TX
Two atomic age chairs by Tony Paul. Original black leather seat with chrome and steel frame
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Tony Paul Sling Chairs
Pair of Tony Paul Sling Chairs
H 45.5 in W 23.5 in D 32 in
Adrian Pearsall Atomic Age High Back Lounge Chair, circa 1955
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Quechee, VT
1955, reflects the Atomic Age influence on interior decoration during the mid-20th century. The high
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Midcentury 1950s Australian Atomic Age Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Melbourne, AU
Midcentury Australian 1950s atomic age three-legged dining chairs, fully restored and newly
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet

1950s Industrial Iron Atomic Chair with Tropical Hardwood Seating and Back
Located in Retie, BE
1950s industrial iron atomic chair with tropical hardwood seat and back. This unique and
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Armchairs

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Iron

Late 1950's Atomic Age Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern printed fiberglass shell chair with iron frame in all original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Late 1950's Atomic Age Chair
Late 1950's Atomic Age Chair
H 32 in W 22 in D 19 in
A Pair of Atomic Age Chairs
Located in NYC, NY
Chairs with a unique nucleus design in the chair back and leg structure.
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Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Atomic Age Chairs
A Pair of Atomic Age Chairs
H 37 in W 15 in D 20 in
Pair of Mid Century "Atomic Age" Chairs in the Manner of Kagan
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of sleek atomic age armless side chairs in the style of Vladimir Kagan.Recently reupholstered
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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Chenille

Rare Fiberglass Armchair Designed by Lawrence Peabody with Iron Base
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in San Diego, CA
's , classik Atomic age chair in the style of Eames.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Ferndale, MI
Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Pair Atomic Age Lounge Chairs by Selig Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Atomic Age Lounge Chairs by Selig Company
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Atomic Age Mid Century Tanker Style Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic American Office chair in original Naugahyde with steel frame swivels moves up and down
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchedon
Located in Ferndale, MI
Atomic Age Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchedon
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hoop Chairs in Wicker with Metal Frame Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic pair of "Atomic Age" hoop chairs in wicker with a steel frame, circa 1970s. The chairs
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Atomic Age Fiberglass Lounge Chairs in Original Orange Fabric, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Atomic Age lounge chairs featuring striking silhouettes with curved fiberglass bases
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Desk Chair by Good Form
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk/side chair by good form in brushed steel legs and frame with freshly recover
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
upholstered in Knoll Fabric, please note one its an armless chair and one with arms as shown, nice solid
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Mid Century Atomic Age Sling Chair in Leather, Iron & Chrome by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique single sling chair in chrome pipping, with a solid iron combination, Freshly Recovered in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

1950s American Modern Set of Four Atomic Age Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
By Dan Johnson
Located in San Diego, CA
design, hard to find circa 1950s Atomic age look.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Naugahyde , please note that its 5 armless chairs and one with arms as shown, the main picture shows 6
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Atomic Age Armless Couch and Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Atomic Age Armless Couch and Chair, priced as set. Couch: 84" long - 34" tall - 28" deep
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Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Atomic Age Armless Couch and Chair
Atomic Age Armless Couch and Chair
H 34 in W 84 in D 28 in
Pair of Soren Lund Danish Rattan Easy Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
century. These atomic age-influenced lounge chairs will make eye-catching feature pieces in any interior
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Atomic Age Rotocast Plastic Chairs by John Gale, circa 1963
By John Gale
Located in Downingtown, PA
Atomic Age rotocast plastic chairs by John Gale, in a great dark red color. circa 1963
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Slipper Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, atomic-age, slipper, lounge chair features a tubular steel frame with newly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Atomic Age 1950s Lounge Chairs by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of refined minimal design with elegant lines; of iron construction with new ivory leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Restored Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Frame Armchair Lounge Chairs in Blue
Located in Chattanooga, TN
blue fabric. The quintessential retro armchair is sure to steal the show in your atomic age home. This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare 1950s Vibrating Massage Chaise
Located in Pasadena, CA
original vinyl that features a snappy black and white atomic age design. The chair's u-shaped design
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Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues

Mid Century Modern Grey Tweed and Walnut Pearsall Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vladimir Kagan in boldness and innovation. His "Atomic Age" designs, notably lounge chairs with towering
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 1970s Space Age Atomic Swivel Leather Chairs
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Nantucket, MA
How cool are these....a pair of 1970s Space Age, atomic swivel chairs in a teardrop shape. The
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Mid-20th Century European Space Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Hoop Chairs in Suede and Metal Frame Atomic Age
By Lusch & Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic pair and hard to find hoop chairs made in West Germany circa 1950s, nice condition suede
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950s American Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Wrought Iron Patio Chairs
By Dan Johnson
Located in San Diego, CA
, hard to find circa 1950s Atomic age look. With ball tips accents at the arms ends freshly resprayed in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Parlour Arm Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North York, ON
the bright fuchsia velvet upholstery, this chairs scream “Atomic Age” design. A bold set to style
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Resin

Rare 1950s Horn Lounge Chair by Karpen of California
By Karpen of California
Located in Lambertville, NJ
walnut legs with steel caps. The fabric is a more recent but typical of the atomic age when the chair was
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four 1950s Modern Atomic Age Chairs
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Nice set of four solid, Mid-Century Atomic chairs. Freshly upholstered seat pads in sparkling black
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Atomic age Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic atomic age form, color and texture all wrapped up in this super cool lounge chair and otto
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Atomic age Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Atomic age Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 31.5 in W 35 in D 31 in
Set of Four Rotocast Plastic Chairs by John Gale
By John Gale
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of four atomic age rotocast plastic chairs by John Gale circa 1963. Made from one molded piece
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

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Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
$4,900 / set
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Low model stool of wicker and metal by Rohé Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1960's
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This low model stool was made by Rohé Noordwolde in the 1960's. It has a black lacquered metal frame with a wicker seat. The black laquered frame gives a nice contrast to the rattan....
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

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Iron

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
$1,438 / set
H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass, Nickel

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS
$1,550 / item
H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in
Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked for it! A new iteration of our best-selling Jenny sconce featuring a blown glass g...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
$4,554 / set
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
1980s Bridgeford Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Doylestown, PA
Post modern pair of high quality, black gloss lacquered three drawer nightstands by Bridgeford. The stands have a minimalistic and sleek design set upon plinth bases. Drawers are gra...
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Lacquer

1980s Bridgeford Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
1980s Bridgeford Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
$1,350 / set
H 24.5 in W 23.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
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2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Italian Murano green and purple glass tumblers 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful set of six green and purple Murano glass tumblers made in Italy in the 1980s. These are inspired by Gio Ponti and Paolo Venini tumblers Canne models from the Mora...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Ancora-W2 Contemporary Polished Brass Wicker Wall Light Sconce Jonathan Amar
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted articulating wall lamp fixture or sconce, composed of a gold polished brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
LU Tailpipe Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU Tailpipe sconce is a classic all brass sconce in aged patina brass by Lumfardo Luminiares. Inspired by 1950s Italian midcentury design, this sconce is ideal for vanity mirrors or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Brass

LU Tailpipe Sconce
LU Tailpipe Sconce
$820 / item
H 4 in W 3 in D 5 in
Limpid Light M-Smoke Full-Swing, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Europe
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
*Please note*, This is the Full-swing version (with moving LED), to order the Standard version (with fixed LED) please contact us. Our limpid light size M in shade “Smoke" is a pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Smoked Glass

Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
$495 / item
H 30 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Atomic Age Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of atomic age chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique atomic age chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and iron. Atomic age chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of atomic age chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern atomic age chairs are of considerable interest. Lane Acclaim, John Gale and Joseph Cicchelli each produced beautiful atomic age chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Atomic Age Chairs?

Atomic age chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,638, while the lowest priced sells for $448 and the highest can go for as much as $7,600.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Atomic Age Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.