Atomic Dance - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Atomic Dance is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was a...
Pencil
1950's Orange Atomic Dot Hanging Pendant
Located in Riverdale, NY
1950s Atomic style pendant lantern in enameled metal with a spun nylon interior in tones of oranges and yellow. When the fixture is lit, little dots of color emanate from within and ...
Metal
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid Century Brass & Wood 'Atomic' Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century brass & wood 'Atomic' lamp Italy, 1950s A unique mid-century lamp, the lamp with a center brass sculpture (Six inch high x 7-inch diameter of a 'Atom Vector' fit...
Brass
Vintage Atomic MCM Wrought Iron Barstools - A Pair
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage barstools epitomizes the bold, linear energy of the Atomic Age. Expertly crafted from slender yet durable black wrought iron, they feature an iconic Mid...
Wrought Iron
Atomic Brass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
An Atomic brass chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by Kaiser Leuchten. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture req...
Brass
Atomic Chrome Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chrome chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by Kaiser Leuchten. The globes are hand blown. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready...
Chrome
United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s
By United Clock Corp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage starburst wall clock features radii of brass rods, radiating outwards from the round central face and ending with alternating walnut tips and brass rings. It's equipped ...
Brass, Enamel
Atomic 1950s Table Lamp by ASEA, Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early 1950s table lamp with fully adjustable partially perforated Aluminium shade. The concentric atomic styled base is made from black coated brass. The stem with its adjustable joi...
Brass, Aluminum
Atomic Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hagenbach, DE
13-armed Brass and Crystal Glass Atomic Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. Note: **Its 2 balls are missing ...
Metal, Brass
Atomic Double Tiered High Sideboard in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 62″ wide x 17.75″ deep x 63″ tall
Teak
Vintage Midcentury Atomic Ice Bucket by Kromex
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage midcentury kromex ice bucket. This stylish ice bucket features wood veneer wrapping with plastic trim and chrome lid and base with 2 wooden handles. Entertain guests while ke...
Plastic
Scalamandre Silk Textile, "Atomic Energy", 1964 Worlds Fair
By Scalamandre
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and unusual midcentury Scalamandre Silk Textile design called "Atomic Energy". A slubbed silk base in pale celadon green with hand printed evergreen atomic patterns. Very co...
Silk
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...
Pottery
$535
'Audrey Atomic" BATIK Signed Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print
By BATIK
Located in London, GB
Audrey Atomic By BATIK Pop art featuring Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany’s looking at the shop window. 20 x 30" inches / 51 x 76 cm paper size Archival pigment print Unfr...
Archival Pigment
$784Sale Price|20% Off
Atomic Age Design Floor Lamp, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Atomic Age Floor Lamp, made in Belgium 1950's.
Metal, Brass
Robert Haussmann Monumental Atomic Suspension Chandelier, Switzerland, 1970s
By Robert Haussmann, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Almelo, NL
Robert Haussmann monumental atomic suspension chandelier, Switzerland, 1970s.
Aluminum
Atomic Bardot Yellow by BATIK Oversize Limited Print
By BATIK
Located in London, GB
Atomic Bardot Yellow by BATIK BATIK is an increasingly collectable pop artist currently living and working in London. The artist is purposely elusive with their true identity, sex ...
Archival Pigment
A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp / Arredoluce
By Stilnovo, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp in the manner of Arredoluce. Uncertain to the designer and maker. Very high quality. More than likely it is American. Possibly Lightolie...
Brass
$535
'Audrey Atomic" BATIK Signed Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print
By BATIK
Located in London, GB
Audrey Atomic By BATIK Pop art featuring Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany’s looking at the shop window. 20 x 30" inches / 51 x 76 cm paper size Archival pigment print Unfr...
Archival Pigment
$275Sale Price|21% Off
Midcentury Atomic California Pottery Ashtray by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Would make a wonderful addition to any Mid-Century Modern space.
Pottery
Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Germany, 1970s.
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - representative.
Chrome
1950s Atomic Starburst Sphere Table Lamp Tripod Pedestal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table Lamp Atomic age ceramic starburst globe table lamp on metal base with bronze feet 1950s Sputnik. Milk glass surrounds bulb placement. Sphere has dazzling graphics in black & li...
Metal, Bronze
Atomic Floorlamp by Haussmann for Swisslamps International, 1980s
By Swiss Lamps International, Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Renens, CH
Aluminum “Atomic” Floorlamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in the 1960s, and produced by Swisslamps International. The lamp is made of aluminum and connecting plastic tubes, ...
Aluminum, Iron
Mid 20th Century Stamped SEED Atomic bronze floor lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th Century Stamped SEED Atomic bronze floor lamp A stylish and rare example of a stamped SEED mid 20th century bronze detail atomic floor lamp. Dimensions: Height 60” Width ...
Bronze
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Iron Fruit Basket Catch All, 1950s Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron catch all or fruit bowl with atomic balls legs, the 1950s.
Iron
Pair of Atomic Candleholders by Architect Victor Bisharat
By Victor H. Bisharat
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Atomic 1950's candleholders by Victor H.Bisharat, a Jordanian born architect, active in California in the 1950's. One retains original label.
Metal
Vintage Memphis Style Adjustable Candleholders, Atomic Design, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of vintage Danish postmodern or Memphis style candlestick holders in string metal. Adjustable in height up to 28 cm. They are reminiscent in style to similar design from Marku...
Steel, Chrome
Atomic Ceiling Lamp by Haussmann for Swisslamps International, 1960s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Renens, CH
“Atomic” ceiling lamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in the 1970s, and produced by Swisslamps International. The lamp is made of aluminium tubes and plastic connectors, it fe...
Aluminum
$282Sale Price|44% Off
Italian Atomic Table Lamp with Brass Accents, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Italian 1950s table light composed of a lacquered wooden bas with handprinted atomic decor, a brass top and a white fluted acrylic shade. It was manufactured in italy during the 1950...
Brass
$180Sale Price|20% Off
American Midcentury Atomic Age Ice Crusher by Icomatic
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful design Industrial Atomic age, in white on white, circa 1950s with wall attachment if its desire to install, the bottom its a plastic catcher and the top its enameled fini...
Metal, Chrome
Kurt Østervig Atomic Wingback Lounge Chair in Afromosia
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Upholstery Included - Choose your fabric, we'll refinish the frame and recover the chair with new foam and upholstery of your choice. Example shown in Kvadrat - Hallingdal 65 - 0457...
Wool
Postmodern Red Tube Metal Atomic Chandelier, circa 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern red metal atomic chandelier, circa 1980 Cool architectural contemporary chandelier from the 1980s, Italy. It illuminates with 8 bulbs hidden behind white perforated met...
Aluminum, Steel
Postmodern Black Tube Metal Atomic Chandelier, circa 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern black metal atomic chandelier, circa 1980 Cool architectural contemporary chandelier from the 1980s, Italy. It illuminates with 8 bulbs hidden behind white perforated m...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s plant holder table - side table - expo 58 - Tripod True collector's items, this original 1950s tripod side tables by Erdal. Period...
Metal
Sculptural "ATOMIC" Scandinavian Double Helix Coat / Hat Tree..Modernist
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Buffalo, NY
This double helix coat tree designed after the familiar DNA molecule is a playful homage to the Eames Atomic era. Wonderful sculpture, / art. Whether embellishing your hall or adorn...
Birch, Maple
$238Sale Price|70% Off
Atomic Age Industrial 3 Legged Table/ Rustic Wood Top
Located in Malibu, CA
A robust slice of natural wood rests atop a set of hand-forged iron legs, embodying the 'atomic age' style.
Wrought Iron
$570Sale Price|20% Off
"Atomic" vase - Design Jiří Řepásek (1970) - Sklo Union Bohemia - 30cm
Located in Manzano, IT
Pezzo iconico del design Cecoslovacco del dopoguerra: il grande vaso "Atomic" (modello n. 13010), disegnato dal celebre maestro Jiří Řepásek per la vetreria Libochovice (Sklo Union...
Crystal
Atomic Danish Wall Mirror With Built in Light
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Glass Measurements: 15.75″ wide x 29.75″ deep Condition: In good original condition with vintage ...
Teak, Glass
Four Vintage Old Fashioned Glasses in the Atomic Style
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 4 Atomic period old fashioned glasses with split black, orange and gold ellipses among a background of gold dashes on clear glass.
Glass
American Classic Mid Century Atomic Age Iron Lamp & Lampshade
Located in San Diego, CA
An American classic 1950's metal lamp with original lampshade a beauty , hard to find very nice and clean condition with pull chain switch the shade its nice with a tiny flaw as shwo...
Metal
Mid-century design atomic aluminium candle stick ball shaped , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design atomic aluminium candle stick ball shaped , 1970s
Metal
Round Black Metal Atomic Style Wall Mirror, 1970s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Black Metal Atomic Style Wall Mirror, 1980s, France It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: ...
Metal
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 ...
Metal
Vintage Italian Atomic Age Bathroom Fixtures Shelves Blue Glass, 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This stunning four-piece bathroom accessory set hails from Italy, circa 1960s–1970s, and embodies Atomic Age design fully. Clean geometric forms, a jewel-like ice blue finish crystal...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Rare Robert Sonneman Atomic Three Eye Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Robert Sonneman floor lamp with three eye sockets. Each socket has its own independent switch and the head swivel up and down and side to side to be directed in any direction. G...
Metal
Atomic v - Legged Two Drawer Entry Chest in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 25.5″ wide x 10.5″ deep x 22″ tall
Teak
Mid Century Rare Sputnik / Atomic Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.
Chrome
$7,814Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Rare Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very representative - Extremely rare type - Adjustable of height - Possible to use different light bulbs.
Brass
1950s Georg Gin Atomic Table Lamp Geometric Wood Design
By Georg Gin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Atomic Wood Table Lamp Geometric Triangular Design by Georg Gin 18.5 tall x 12 w x 7 d Preowned original unrestored vintage condition. Wear is present. Lamp shade is not in...
Wood
Amazing Atomic Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age sputnik / atomic chandelier designed by JT Kalmar. Beautiful timeless design with tubular chrome arms and globe lightbulbs. We will supply the light bulbs unless bas...
Chrome
Postmodern Ceramic Cookie Jar Designed by Michael Graves Atomic Bomb
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and unique design by Michael Graves classic 1980's postmodern look with atomic Age design , in a white porcelain finish cookie jar with a lid and rubber sealer to keep them fresh.
Ceramic
Atomic scan relief on panel by Stefano Bersani, 2000s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Relief panel obtained with 25 lithographic passages in the lower left corner, metal mesh frame, silver lacquered background.
Wood, Lacquer
Rare Atomic Shade Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare atomic shade pendant lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 li...
Fabric, Plastic, Latex, Wood
Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Ferrocolor, Metalarte, Stilnovo, Ferro Art, Estiluz Lighting
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Atomic Era style flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s.
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Atomic Style Pair of Taper Brass Candle Holders
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist, Scandinavian
Brass
$200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Midcentury Atomic Lucite and Steel Bar Tool Set , 1960s
By Maxwell Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind midcentury lucite and chrome handle with stainless steel top bar tools set. This is a perfect statement piece to enhance your bar décor. It is a great piece to display ...
Stainless Steel
French 1950s Atomic Chandelier, Maple Wood & Brass, Kinetic Design
Located in Hanover, MA
A most unusual 1950’s French atomic style hanging fixture made of maple wood (or pine?), 6 brass arms and cups with onion shaped pressed glass globes. The design is clearly inspired...
Brass
Contemporary Lamps Atomic Gold Leaf by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy
By Antonio Cagianelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall table lamps by the artist designer Antonio Cagianelli. Production edition Stanislas Reboul Gallery, limited edition 10 exemplary. Artisanal handmade Atomic work, gold leaf fini...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
American Mid Century Atomic Age Pagoda Style Iron Plant Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
1950's metal iron pagoda style, plant stand in black enameled patinated finish a very rare piece and hard to find design. sold in as/is condition it can be resprayed in black if wanted.
Metal
Set of Six Mid Century Atomic Double Old Fashioned Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Six Mid Century Atomic Double Old Fashioned Glasses. Decorated in 22k gold with a starburst design
Gold
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
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