What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper

$195

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper

By Bill Curry & Design Line, Design Line

Located in San Diego, CA

Gold Leaf finish on this solid iron jack, which can be used as a bookend or door stopper, is circa 1950s original finish is nicely worn.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry

$300Sale Price|20% Off

Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry

By Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage atomic era, mid-century modern large iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

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

$450

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. Nice well worn iron metal, some lost of paint, rust, see pictures.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967

$750 / set

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967

By Bill Curry & Design Line, Bill Curry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Made in El Segundo, California. 1960s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax. Nice well worn iron metal, some lost of paint, rust, see pictures.

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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Metal Wire Gold Magazine Rack Stand

$59

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.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern. Atomic Era spotlights by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

$5,208 / set

Mid-Century Modern. Atomic Era spotlights by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

By Erik Tidstrand, Stilnovo, Paavo Tynell, Oscar Torlasco, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Mid-Century Modern and Atomic Era style spotlights by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s, set of six.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set - 3 pcs

$995 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set - 3 pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set - 3 pc Set.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp

$395

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Textured Sculpted Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp.

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

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green Flying Saucer Gold Table Lamp - Pair

$2,800 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green Flying Saucer Gold Table Lamp - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green "Flying Saucer" Gold Table Lamps after Tommi Parzinger - a Pair.

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp! Atomic Heifetz Era 1950s Inverted Shade

$2,500

Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp! Atomic Heifetz Era 1950s Inverted Shade

By Heifetz

Located in Peoria, AZ

ICONIC POPULUXE! MID CENTURY MODERN WROUGHT IRON METAL TRIPOD / HAIRPIN TABLE LAMP! ATOMIC AGE STYLE! STUNNING! Attributed to Yasha Heifetz ( DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 27" TALL ...

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s

$1,815

Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Peoria, AZ

Original 1950 Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp Fiberglass Shade Rare Prototype or Pre-patent Competitor Here is an Incredible Greta Grossman style Cobra desk lamp! This lamp is believed t...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Lamp! 50s Atomic Westwood Era

$2,400

Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Lamp! 50s Atomic Westwood Era

By Tony Paul, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Peoria, AZ

MONUMENTAL! TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO! SAUCER SWING ARM LAMP One of the Rarest Tony Paul Designs! Incredible & Unusual Construction! APPROX. DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT ...

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

Materials

Metal

VINTAGE ATOMIC ERA MID CENTURY INCENSE BURNER STANDS INTERNAL STORAGE FOR BINs

$1,775 / set

VINTAGE ATOMIC ERA MID CENTURY INCENSE BURNER STANDS INTERNAL STORAGE FOR BINs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very cool and decorative pair of Mid Century Atomic Era Chrome & Oak framed Incense burners with in...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp

$270Sale Price|50% Off

Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon landing and UFO sightings. Very streamlined version of this iconic, mid-century shape...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass Glass Side Table Floor Lamp

$695

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.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Atomic 3-Tier Plant Stand

$345

Mid-Century Modern Atomic 3-Tier Plant Stand

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Bring iconic 1960s style into your home with this striking Mid-Century Modern atomic 3-tier plant stand. Featuring a sleek black metal wire design, sculptural silhouette, and classic...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Atomic Wire Mesh Trash Can Wastebasket Vintage Mid-Century Architect Era

$556Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Atomic Wire Mesh Trash Can Wastebasket Vintage Mid-Century Architect Era

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Finely expanded metal sheet rolled wastebasket with reinforced lip and bottom tray. This type of metal deformation was invented in England in 1884 by John French Golding. This ty...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp

$2,500

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...

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

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Walnut

Set of 6 Atomic Fish Highball Glasses, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$355 / set

Set of 6 Atomic Fish Highball Glasses, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By Libbey Glass Co., Georges Briard

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking set of six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses features a vibrant atomic-era design with abstract fish-like motifs.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Red Wing Pink Atomic Pitcher

$125

Mid Century Red Wing Pink Atomic Pitcher

By Red Wing Pottery 1

Located in Red Lion, PA

Mid-Century Modern Red Wing Ceramic Atomic-Style Pitcher – Pink Speckled Glaze This striking Mid-Century Modern Red Wing ceramic pitcher embodies the bold, futuristic aesthetic of t...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Atomic Era Splatter Finish Vase by USA Pottery

$275

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 glossy forrest green finish on the inside (hard to find) and measures 7"D x 5"H. The pie...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair! Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery Table Lamps Aqua Copper Sputnik

$3,904Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair! Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery Table Lamps Aqua Copper Sputnik

By Raymor

Located in Peoria, AZ

Spectacularly Rare Pair Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery & Metal Table Lamps Stunning Turquoise & Copper Hues!

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

Materials

Metal

Glorious Mid Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Black White 24kt Gold 1950s

$719Sale Price|34% Off

Glorious Mid Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Black White 24kt Gold 1950s

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peoria, AZ

WoW! 1955 Porcelain Mid Century Modern Atomic Modern Table Lamp Black White and Gold Squiggle/Splatter Design Populuxe Styling!

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Table Lamps in Chrome Atomic Style - A Pair

$1,495 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Table Lamps in Chrome Atomic Style - A Pair

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Atomic Era Aesthetic: Featuring the sleek, spherical motifs and geometric precision synonymous with the Atomic Age, these lamps serve as striking sculptural elements that capture the...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Glorious MId Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Mint Green Fiberglass Shade 1950s

$2,040Sale Price|20% Off

Glorious MId Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Mint Green Fiberglass Shade 1950s

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peoria, AZ

1955 Porcelain & Fiberglass Mid Century Modern Atomic/Sputnik Table Lamp Original Fiberglass Shade Squiggle/Splatter Design Populuxe Styling!

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Starburst Sunburst Wall Art. Curtis Jere Era

$1,610Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Starburst Sunburst Wall Art. Curtis Jere Era

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN BRUTALIST STARBURST METAL WALL SCULPTURE Direst Metal Sculpture Steel & Enamel Attributed to Curtis Jere 24" wide by 3" deep This marvelous metal...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Atomic Black, White and Gold Table Lamp

$475

Mid-Century Atomic Black, White and Gold Table Lamp

Located in Charleston, SC

A fantastic black and white table lamp with 24kt gold accents and a hand painted gold shade. This is from the atomic era. Lamp is ceramic with no chips or cracks. Measurements are ...

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Sonneman Era 1970s Brass & Walnut

$1,640Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Sonneman Era 1970s Brass & Walnut

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! SLEEK DANISH MODERN WALNUT & BRASS DESIGNER TABLE LAMP AFTER SONNEMAN LINEN SHADE! ( DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 34" TALL 16" WIDE ) Here is a wonderful minimalist Danish Mod...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Atomic Mid-Century German Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp or Wall Sconce

$3,545

Vintage Atomic Mid-Century German Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp or Wall Sconce

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This rare ceiling or wall sconce was produced by the German manufacturer Cosack Leuchten during the 1960s. It is a true gem of post-war design. The lamp captivates with its dynamic, ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

$4,971

Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

By Fog & Mørup, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Rockabilly, Mid-Century Modern, Atomic and Hollywood Regency style, with a certain Art Deco and Brutalist air.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gio Ponti Style Murano Glass Canne Pitcher Vase Carafe Atomic Mid-Century Modern

$1,125Sale Price|25% Off

Gio Ponti Style Murano Glass Canne Pitcher Vase Carafe Atomic Mid-Century Modern

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

With its dynamic, sculptural presence, this atomic age pitcher captures the futuristic spirit of the era, making it an iconic addition to any collection of Murano glass or Mid-Centur...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

$3,599Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz

Located in Peoria, AZ

This lamp comes from the "Good Design" era of Heifetz Lamps. Fresh off the successes in a MOMA sponsored modern lighting competition, Heifetz produced a number of now iconic mid cent...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Walnut

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Walnut

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! SCULPTURED DANISH MODERN SLEEK SHAPED WALNUT & BRASS TABLE LAMP! SUPER CLEAN LINES & STYLE! BEAUTIFUL! ( DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 23" TALL 18" WIDE ) Here is a w...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Walnut

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Walnut

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! SCULPTURED DANISH MODERN SLEEK SHAPED WALNUT & BRASS TABLE LAMP! SUPER CLEAN LINES & STYLE! BEAUTIFUL! ( DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 27" TALL 18" WIDE ) Here is a w...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Wood

$1,184Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Wood

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! SCULPTURED DANISH MODERN SLEEK SHAPED WOOD & BRASS TABLE LAMP! SUPER CLEAN LINES & STYLE! BEAUTIFUL! ( DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 33" TALL 18" WIDE ) Here is a won...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

$2,604

Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

By Estiluz Lighting, Ferro Art, Ferrocolor, Stilnovo, Metalarte

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

Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry

$200Sale Price|20% Off

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 piece in well worn vintage condition with a great lime green finish and measures 5.5...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Atomic Swedish Modern Table Lamp

$870

Atomic Swedish Modern Table Lamp

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Metal Measurements: 14.5? tall Condition: In excellent original condition.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Michael LoewMural Study 1933 Depression Era Mid-Century WPA Modern American Scene Drawing, 1933

$7,500

Mural Study 1933 Depression Era Mid-Century WPA Modern American Scene Drawing

By Michael Loew

Located in New York, NY

Mural Study 1933 Depression Era Mid-Century WPA Modern American Scene Drawing.

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Board

Rockabilly and Atomic Era opal glass flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

$2,012

Rockabilly and Atomic Era opal glass flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s

By Estiluz Lighting, Fog and Morup, Stilnovo, Metalarte Spain

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Space Age, Op Art, Rockabilly, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency style, with a certain Art Deco and Brutalist air.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Danish Modern Atomic Teak + Oak Desk

$6,800

Danish Modern Atomic Teak + Oak Desk

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 43.5? wide x 20.5? deep x 36.25? tall Condition: In good original condit...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Oak

Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s

$2,065

Space Age and Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo, Metalarte, Fog & Mørup, Estiluz

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Space Age, Op Art, Rockabilly, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency style, with a certain Art Deco and Brutalist air.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pietro Chiesa and Stilnovo style. Atomic Era glass flush mount, Italy, 1950s

$1,609Sale Price|20% Off

Pietro Chiesa and Stilnovo style. Atomic Era glass flush mount, Italy, 1950s

By Arredoluce, Stilnovo

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Atomic Era glass flush mount in the style of Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Composed of a thin curved glass difuser with a hand-painted pattern and a laminated finish to preserve the painti...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Candelabra Candle Stick 3-Column Chrome Veneer

$1,124 / set

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Candelabra Candle Stick 3-Column Chrome Veneer

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A striking pair of mid-century candelabras by British maker Ianthe, combining warm wood with polished chrome detailing in a sculptural, geometric silhouette. Each candelabra features...

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Chrome

Salvador DalíSalvador Dali, Atomic Era, from Don Quichotte de la Manche, 1957, 1957

$24,796Sale Price|20% Off

Salvador Dali, Atomic Era, from Don Quichotte de la Manche, 1957

By Salvador Dalí

Located in Southampton, NY

Joseph Foret, renowned for producing highly refined bibliophile editions during the mid twentieth century, collaborated with master typographers, engravers, and printers to create a ...

Category

1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Danish Modern Atomic Corner Unit in Rosewood

$3,360

Danish Modern Atomic Corner Unit in Rosewood

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 35" wide x 20.5" deep x 49" tall Condition: In excellent original condition.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Robert Haussmann Atomic Suspension Lamp, Sculptural Lamp 1969

$6,983

Mid Century Robert Haussmann Atomic Suspension Lamp, Sculptural Lamp 1969

By Robert Haussmann

Located in Ibiza, Spain

The "Atomic" suspension lamp, designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured in Switzerland, represents a pinnacle of design from 1969 Italy. Crafted from anodized aluminum with prec...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Wire Mesh Black Table Top Book Shelf

$260Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Wire Mesh Black Table Top Book Shelf

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly clean and modernist lines define this unique table top book shelf. This simple piece carries strong lines that manifest its era and carry onto your style.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

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

$1,382Sale Price|20% Off

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Space Age Atomic Era Low Profile Metal Candlestick Holders, USA, 1960s

$255 / set

Set of 2 Space Age Atomic Era Low Profile Metal Candlestick Holders, USA, 1960s

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a pair of Space Age candlestick holders produced in the early 1960s. Constructed from both steel and solid brass this set of UFO-shaped candlestick holders is ideal for c...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Brutalist Starburst Sunburst Wall Art. Enamel Steel Curtis Jere Era

$2,399Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Brutalist Starburst Sunburst Wall Art. Enamel Steel Curtis Jere Era

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN BRUTALIST STARBURST METAL WALL SCULPTURE Direst Metal Sculpture Steel & Enamel Attributed to Curtis Jere 38" wide by 8" deep This marvelous metal...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Unique Mid-Century Modern High-Boy Chest w/ Sculpted Handles

$2,350

Unique Mid-Century Modern High-Boy Chest w/ Sculpted Handles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century modern gentleman’s chest featuring a striking finish, sculpted drawer pulls, and eye-catching geometric cabinet doors with oversized diamond-shaped hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Two-Drawer Chest - UK Import

$995

Vintage Mid Century Modern Two-Drawer Chest - UK Import

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage mid-century modern two-drawer chest featuring clean lines and warm veneer construction.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Green Ceramic Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair

$1,250

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Green Ceramic Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair

By Modernera Lamp Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue and Green Sculpted Ceramic Atomic Era Drip Glazed Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Space Age Red Ceramic Beehive Large Table Lamps - a Pair

$1,500 / set

Mid Century Modern Space Age Red Ceramic Beehive Large Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Red Painted Ceramic "Beehive" Large Table Lamps on Metal Bases - a Pair.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser Cabinet by John Cameron

$7,495

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser Cabinet by John Cameron

Located in Seattle, WA

Turned metal knobs complete the design, reflecting the sleek geometry and modernist craftsmanship typical of early 1960s American furniture.Stamped with the original John Cameron Dis...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Painted Glass Panels Diptych with African Figures

$1,317Sale Price / set|40% Off

Mid-Century Modern Painted Glass Panels Diptych with African Figures

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This captivating diptych—rendered in hand-painted glass—presents a rare and evocative mid-century modern tableau of African figures, executed with both artistic conviction and exotic...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

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Atomic Era Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the atomic era mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every atomic era mid century modern was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer atomic era mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An atomic era mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Design Line, Gerald Thurston and Kent Coffey each produced at least one beautiful atomic era mid century modern that is worth considering.

How Much is a Atomic Era Mid Century Modern?

The average selling price for an atomic era mid century modern at 1stDibs is $1,195, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Atomic Era Mid Century Modern

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.