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Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Round Table
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Round Table

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Round Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

atomic orange sculptura outdoor iron dining table designed by John Woodard, circa 1956 for the 'Sculptura

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Atomic Table Lamp
Sculptural Atomic Table Lamp

Sculptural Atomic Table Lamp

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A sculptural walnut table lamp with matching wood final, brass sprites extending from the collar

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Atomic Table Lamps
Pair of Atomic Table Lamps

Pair of Atomic Table Lamps

Sold|$10,000 / set

Pair of Atomic Table Lamps

By Arturo Pani

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Pair of midcentury Mexican modern atomic table lamps, attributed to Arturo Pani, forms in bronze

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Atomic Table Lamp
Mid-Century Atomic Table Lamp

Mid-Century Atomic Table Lamp

Located in San Antonio, TX

Mid-Century Modern chrome atomic styled table lamp on a block base features four downlights and one

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

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Table Lamps by Aladdin
Atomic Table Lamps by Aladdin

Atomic Table Lamps by Aladdin

By Aladdin Co.

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of ceramic and steel atomic Space Age table lamps by Aladdin. Mottled yellow and black

Category

Vintage 1950s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair French Atomic Table Lamps
Pair French Atomic Table Lamps

Pair French Atomic Table Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Chic 1950s French atomic style lamps with 10" diameter linen shades. Each lamp has dual sockets.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Atomic Table Lamps Attributed to Sonneman
Atomic Table Lamps Attributed to Sonneman

Atomic Table Lamps Attributed to Sonneman

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a fabulous pair of table lamps. They are amazing when lit. Chrome is very shiny and lamps

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Atomic Design Table Lamps
Pair of Atomic Design Table Lamps

Pair of Atomic Design Table Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Retro cool! This item is currently in our MIAMI facility. Please call or email us directly for details.

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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Iron Atomic Age Step End Table Midcentury
Iron Atomic Age Step End Table Midcentury

Iron Atomic Age Step End Table Midcentury

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in San Diego, CA

Iron atomic age rare step end table from the 1950s. Original finish to the metal base. Great design

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Haworth California Modern Atomic Era Table Lamp
Haworth California Modern Atomic Era Table Lamp

Haworth California Modern Atomic Era Table Lamp

By Haworth

Located in New Windsor, NY

Haworth of California atomic era table lamp. Circa 1950-60. A wonderful California 20th Century

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1950s Unique Atomic Age Tall Table Lamp
1950s Unique Atomic Age Tall Table Lamp

1950s Unique Atomic Age Tall Table Lamp

By James Mont

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful table lamp with butterflies pattern printed in a plastic shade, with brass rings and

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Steel Rod Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Steel Rod Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Steel Rod Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attractive Mid-Century Modern atomic age table lamp. Industrial elegant bent metal rod frame. In

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Sputnik Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Sputnik Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Sputnik Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern atomic era Sputnik table lamp in chromed metal with four arms having dome ends

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Robert Sonneman Space Age Atomic Sputnik Table Lamp
Robert Sonneman Space Age Atomic Sputnik Table Lamp

Robert Sonneman Space Age Atomic Sputnik Table Lamp

By Sonneman Lighting

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A unique Space Age Table lamp with large Lucite balls with added bubbles to each one inside so when

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Danish Modern Petite Pair of Atomic Table Lamps
Danish Modern Petite Pair of Atomic Table Lamps

Danish Modern Petite Pair of Atomic Table Lamps

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice pair of small table lamps in solid wood, in working condition circa 1950s solid wood details

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Sputnik Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Sputnik Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Sputnik Table Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern table lamp in the style of Sputnik. This tall and shiny table lamp has a chrome

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

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Atomic Era Greta Grossman Style Cobra Table Lamp
Atomic Era Greta Grossman Style Cobra Table Lamp

Atomic Era Greta Grossman Style Cobra Table Lamp

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in New Windsor, NY

Very close in style to the cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, but with slight variations; vented shade, coiled pen holders and the light switch is under the shade and not on the base. Br...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Atomic Wooden Table Lamps by Georg Gin, 1950s
Midcentury Atomic Wooden Table Lamps by Georg Gin, 1950s

Midcentury Atomic Wooden Table Lamps by Georg Gin, 1950s

By Georg Gin

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury atomic wooden table lamps by Georg Gin. U.S.A, 1950s. Marked "Georg Gin" in the

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

Materials

Wood

1950s Space Atomic Age Table Lamp Brass and Wood
1950s Space Atomic Age Table Lamp Brass and Wood

1950s Space Atomic Age Table Lamp Brass and Wood

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $400....With a stylized mushroom cloud in brass, this 1950s table lamp features a

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Atomic Age Teak Rocket Table / Desk Lamp
Danish Modern Atomic Age Teak Rocket Table / Desk Lamp

Danish Modern Atomic Age Teak Rocket Table / Desk Lamp

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful rare atomic age rocket lamp circa 1950's, solid teak legs with plastic wrap cord

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Mid century atomic double bulb table lamp, late 1950s
Mid century atomic double bulb table lamp, late 1950s

Mid century atomic double bulb table lamp, late 1950s

Located in View Park, CA

A mid century modern desk lamp, circa late 1950s. Atomic but also organic modern sensibilities

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

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Age Table Lamps in the Manner of Paul McCobb
Atomic Age Table Lamps in the Manner of Paul McCobb

Atomic Age Table Lamps in the Manner of Paul McCobb

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Cool pair of 1950s atomic age table lamps, rewired.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Freeform Atomic Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Fiberglass Lampshade
1950s Freeform Atomic Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Fiberglass Lampshade

1950s Freeform Atomic Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Fiberglass Lampshade

Located in San Diego, CA

A hard to find green ceramic table desk lamp. Rewired and in excellent condition with its original

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

1950s Atomic Tripod Lamp
1950s Atomic Tripod Lamp

1950s Atomic Tripod Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A small midcentury lamp with swiveling saucer light deflector. Tripod base is solid brass. The lamp stands 14" high and aluminum shade deflector is 11" in diameter. The black painted...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Robert Sonneman Atomic Lamp, 1950s
Robert Sonneman Atomic Lamp, 1950s

Robert Sonneman Atomic Lamp, 1950s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Southampton, NJ

Mid-Century Modern chrome atomic articulating lamp by Robert Sonneman. Switch allows for single

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

American Midcentury Atomic Age Alabaster and Walnut Desk Table Lamp
American Midcentury Atomic Age Alabaster and Walnut Desk Table Lamp

American Midcentury Atomic Age Alabaster and Walnut Desk Table Lamp

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare 1950s Classic American midcentury, desk table lamp in alabaster base with walnut

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Walnut Pottery Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Walnut Pottery Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Walnut Pottery Table Lamps

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a retro pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps, made with walnut and a white textured

Category

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

Materials

Pottery, Walnut

2 Mid-Century Modern Metal Wire Brass Atomic Table Lamps & Shades
2 Mid-Century Modern Metal Wire Brass Atomic Table Lamps & Shades

2 Mid-Century Modern Metal Wire Brass Atomic Table Lamps & Shades

Located in Dayton, OH

Two Mid-Century Modern atomic black wire and brass table lamps with green shades. Measures: 7" x

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Frederick Cooper Chrome Atomic Table Lamps with Original Shades
Pair of Frederick Cooper Chrome Atomic Table Lamps with Original Shades

Pair of Frederick Cooper Chrome Atomic Table Lamps with Original Shades

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of ultra modern Frederick Cooper "Atomic" table lamps. The polished steel Space Age bodies

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

2 Mid-Century Modern Atomic Spun Lucite Green Spaghetti Table Lamps
2 Mid-Century Modern Atomic Spun Lucite Green Spaghetti Table Lamps

2 Mid-Century Modern Atomic Spun Lucite Green Spaghetti Table Lamps

Located in Dayton, OH

Two large Mid-Century Modern / atomic age table lamp featuring orbs of spun green lucite on brass

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style 'Sirius' Table Lamp or Pendant
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style 'Sirius' Table Lamp or Pendant

Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style 'Sirius' Table Lamp or Pendant

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in Astoria, NY

Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Atomic style 'Sirius' chrome table lamp, model 21 BL, made during the

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Cluster Atomic Table Lamp Kovacs Style
Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Cluster Atomic Table Lamp Kovacs Style

Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Cluster Atomic Table Lamp Kovacs Style

By George Kovacs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a pair of atomic cluster DNA form retro vintage mid-century modern eames

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Pair of 'Atomic' Brass Table Lamps on Sputnik Legs
Mid-Century Pair of 'Atomic' Brass Table Lamps on Sputnik Legs

Mid-Century Pair of 'Atomic' Brass Table Lamps on Sputnik Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of baluster form 'Atomic' table lamps, in plated brass, affixed by a central rod and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chrome Atomic 3-Way Lamp
Chrome Atomic 3-Way Lamp

Chrome Atomic 3-Way Lamp

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This space-age table lamp has three asymmetrical bulb stems and a soft shaded light at the top. The

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Space Age Table Lamps

Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Rocket Table Lamps
Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Rocket Table Lamps

Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Rocket Table Lamps

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Southampton, NJ

An attractive pair of vintage atomic era rocket lamps having brass stems and ebonized steel bases

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Rocket Table Lamps
Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Rocket Table Lamps

Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Rocket Table Lamps

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Southampton, NJ

An attractive pair of vintage atomic era rocket lamps having brass stems and ebonized steel bases

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Atomic Age Studio Pottery Lamp
Atomic Age Studio Pottery Lamp

Atomic Age Studio Pottery Lamp

By Studio Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage studio pottery lamp with defined ribs and frothy, crackled glaze. Circa 1950's. 28" high overall, 15" to top of pottery, 7 1/2" diameter. Quality brass hardware with double c...

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Vintage 1950s American Brutalist Table Lamps

German Brass Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1960's with Perforated Shade
German Brass Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1960's with Perforated Shade

German Brass Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1960's with Perforated Shade

Located in Krefeld, DE

Midcentury tripod table in brass and black lacquered shade. The central black perforated cone

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Large pair of Atomic Ceramic Lamps
Large pair of Atomic Ceramic Lamps

Large pair of Atomic Ceramic Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Large pair of sculptural atomic ceramic lamps with a muted drip glaze finish. The lamps are mounted

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Atomic Teak Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Atomic Teak Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Atomic Teak Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Atomic teak lamp, Mid-Century Modern. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

A Mid Twentieth Century Atomic Lamp
A Mid Twentieth Century Atomic Lamp

A Mid Twentieth Century Atomic Lamp

Located in London, England

An iconic atomic or Sputnik lamp , the central sphere nicely weighted and mounted on three legs

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sophisticated Atomic Table Lamps Black Mahogany Fine Brass Rods Style Raak 1950s
Sophisticated Atomic Table Lamps Black Mahogany Fine Brass Rods Style Raak 1950s

Sophisticated Atomic Table Lamps Black Mahogany Fine Brass Rods Style Raak 1950s

By RAAK, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Delightful midcentury sputnik atomic table lamps. Sculptural Mahogany wood with black lacquer

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Majestic Lamp, Original Atomic Shades
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Majestic Lamp, Original Atomic Shades

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Majestic Lamp, Original Atomic Shades

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Majestic Lamp Co. Classic modernist design, truly a piece

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp with Atomic Details and Fibreglass Shade, 1950s
Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp with Atomic Details and Fibreglass Shade, 1950s

Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp with Atomic Details and Fibreglass Shade, 1950s

Located in London, GB

A modernist ceramic table lamp with atomic details, and original fibreglass shade. Probably from

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

American Mid Century modern tall table lamp by Heifetz Atomic age
American Mid Century modern tall table lamp by Heifetz Atomic age

American Mid Century modern tall table lamp by Heifetz Atomic age

By Heifetz Rotaflex

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking tall and rare lamp designed by Heifetz with a plastic corrugated shade by Rotoflex, circa 1960s great condition push off/on switch, the wood base its refinished and perforat...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Swiss Temde Design Atomic Globe Table & Floor Lamp by Max Bill
1970s Swiss Temde Design Atomic Globe Table & Floor Lamp by Max Bill

1970s Swiss Temde Design Atomic Globe Table & Floor Lamp by Max Bill

By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant Atomic globe table and floor light. Semi-transparent globe made of plexiglass with

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of 1950s Atomic Sputnik Lamps
Pair of 1950s Atomic Sputnik Lamps

Pair of 1950s Atomic Sputnik Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A matching pair of atomic style lamps from the early 1950s. The frosted glass shades have a waffle

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

"Atomic" Light by Robert & Trix Haussmann
"Atomic" Light by Robert & Trix Haussmann

"Atomic" Light by Robert & Trix Haussmann

By Robert and Trix Haussmann

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

An original table lamp, reminiscent of the shape of an atom, by the Swiss designer couple Robert

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Rare 1950's Atomic Lamp, Germany
Rare 1950's Atomic Lamp, Germany

Rare 1950's Atomic Lamp, Germany

Located in Palm Springs, CA

clear bulb the light creates patterns on the table and on the walls. Nylon cord is 100% with no losses

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Atomic Age Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamps on Walnut Bases
1950s Atomic Age Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamps on Walnut Bases

1950s Atomic Age Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamps on Walnut Bases

Located in San Diego, CA

Great set of Danish modern table lamps sitting in walnut bases, with brass necks, in perfect

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset Co.
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset Co.

Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset Co.

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a mod and elegant, Sputnik table lamp, made of brass and glass, from

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Black Enamel Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Black Enamel Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Black Enamel Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This dramatic and graphic pair of table lamps were realized in the United States, circa 1950. They

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage 1950s Atomic Ceramic Lamp with Fiberglass Shade
Vintage 1950s Atomic Ceramic Lamp with Fiberglass Shade

Vintage 1950s Atomic Ceramic Lamp with Fiberglass Shade

Located in Red Lion, PA

Mid Cenury Modern 1950s Atomic Pink Table Lamp Ceramic with original Fiberglass shade Pink base

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

Pair of Mid-Century Atomic Boudoir Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Atomic Boudoir Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Atomic Boudoir Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A matching pair of petite boudoir lamps, with cylindrical perforated copper centers supported by four black wrought iron legs and topped with translucent Fiberglas cone shades. Origi...

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Saucer Desk Lamp
1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Saucer Desk Lamp

1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Saucer Desk Lamp

Located in Esperance, NY

1950s Mid-Century Modern atomic saucer desk lamp.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Atomic Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the atomic dining table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every atomic dining table was constructed with great care. There are 118 variations of the antique or vintage atomic dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect atomic dining table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An atomic dining table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Majestic Lamp Company, Alexander Diaz Andersson and ATRA each produced at least one beautiful atomic dining table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Atomic Dining Table?

An atomic dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,275, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $12,328.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Atomic Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To protect your maple dining table, use placemats or a tablecloth to reduce the risk of scratches. Always place a trivet underneath hot serveware to avoid scorching the finish. Set glasses on coasters to keep rings off the wood. Shop a selection of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The size of a dining table for six depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables designed to seat six are 72 inches long by 36 inches wide. With round tables, the typical diameter size for a six-seater is 60 to 72 inches. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There isn’t a single most durable material for a dining table. Solid hardwood and stainless steel can hold up to wear and tear, but the quality of the craftsmanship also impacts durability. Find a variety of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Large dining tables are usually called banquet tables due to their ability to seat a crowd. Normally, banquet tables measure over 10 feet in length. Some standard dining tables convert to banquet tables with removable leaves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no single most durable type of dining table. Materials like solid hardwood, stone and marble can make for long-lasting tables, but other factors like how you care for the piece and how well it's made also help determine durability. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Yes, onyx can be a good material for a dining table. The mineral is strong, but it is relatively lightweight, making tables easy to move throughout a room as needed. Many people find the color and luster of onyx tabletops to be visually appealing. Since the material can become scratched or damaged by heat, it is important to take steps to protect an onyx dining table by using felt-backed trivets or heat-resistant fabric mats beneath hot dishes. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of onyx dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether mahogany is good for a dining table is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people may prefer the hardwood for their dining room furniture owing to its natural beauty, durability and stain-resistant qualities. Mahogany also features a striking natural grain that renders it ideal for use in that part of your home, specifically as dinner guests will be able to experience it! Shop a range of mahogany dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Some furniture lovers and interior designers believe ceramic dining tables are worth it. Ceramic tabletops introduce a new texture to dining rooms, enhancing the overall visual appeal. They are also resistant to staining and the effects of heat, characteristics that many other materials used to produce tabletops can lack. However, there are some downsides to ceramic tabletops. For one thing, a large table topped with ceramic may be very heavy and difficult to move. The tabletop can also crack or chip if you drop something heavy on it. To determine whether a ceramic table is ideal for you, weigh the pros and cons of owning one carefully. Shop an assortment of ceramic dining tables and other dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.