$510Sale Price|40% Off
1950s Sail Fish Bowl by Herb Cohen Studio Pottery Dish Midcentury Atomic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful rare handmade piece from Herb Cohen's ceramic studio. Cohen worked for Hyalyn most of his career. Signature style dates this piece before 1959.
Stoneware
Set of Six Fred Press Atomic Eclipse Highball Glasses in Green and 22K Gold
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage set of six Fred Press "Atomic Eclipse highball glasses in green and 22 karat gold.
Glass
Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century, Atomic, Space Age jack form table lamp, by Lightolier, design attributed to Gerald Thurston. The lamp features a tripod base of elegant sculptural brass le...
Brass
1950's Rare Etagere in Iron & Glass Mid Century Atomic by Thinline California
By Tony Paul, Thinline
Located in San Diego, CA
a very rare petite etagere circa 1950's made by Thinline of Santa Ana , California design solid iron in a brown patinated finish , we left the original finish but looks like it was ...
Iron
$1,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Pair of Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planters on the Metal Stands by Bauer
By Bauer Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of atomic age ceramic bullet planters with iron bases by Bauer, circa 1950's. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks (some oxidation on the ins...
Iron
$236Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Atomic UFO Ashtray in Black and Red Molten Lava Space Age Midcentury
By Erwin Kalla
Located in Hyattsville, MD
6 and a half inch round dish ashtray with cork bottom, and makers markings.
Ceramic
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Post Atomic Age Table Lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Diego, CA
This was at the time a forward thinking futuristic design as the world looked beyond the atomic age and into space. Clean, minimal and current into today.
Metal
Up of 3 Identical J.T. Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three identical huge Austrian Mid-Century Atomium chandeliers, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in 1969. Vey impressive pieces, made of nickel-plated metal with nice...
Nickel
Atomic Age Metal and Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Hustadt, 1960s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic age metal and glass flush mount or wall lamp by Hustadt, 1960s Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design ceiling lamp. It is very ideal and suitable for all living ar...
Metal
$468Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Christmas Silver Atomic Space Age RayGun Nutcracker Nut Gun Fun Gag Gift
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Awesome design. Functioning as designed, and appears it will crack a nut.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Austrian Space Age Atomic 12 HL Pendant Lamp from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare atomic space age pendant lamp by j.t. Kalmar, vienna.
Metal
Set of 3 Bill Curry Gold Bronze Finished Cast Iron Jacks Sculptures Atomic Age
By Bill Curry, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Miami, FL
Features a Mid-Century Modern atomic, geometric shape made out of cast iron and painted in a gold-bronze-black Finish.
Iron
Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original fully stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 light walnut U.K.A.E.A Uk Atomic Energy Authority double sided walnut desk This desk ...
Walnut
San Diego Modern Pathway
By Danny Heller
Located in Fairfield, CT
His work has been published in CA Home + Design, American Art Collector, Southwest Art, CA Modern Magazine, Atomic Ranch Magazine, and was profiled on KCET.
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Nightstands by Widdicomb, c1960s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
These nightstands complement a wide variety of interiors, including: * Mid Century Modern * Danish Modern * Scandinavian * Organic Modern * Japandi * California Modern * Contemporary...
Walnut
Vintage Magikan Aluminum Step-Pedal Trash Can From the Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Magikan aluminum step-pedal trash can from the Mid-Century Modern (Atomic Era), typically dating to the 1940s or 1950s.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Platinum Velvet Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern atomic side chair was realized in Italy, circa 1950.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser by Widdicomb, c1960s
By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This dresser works exceptionally well in: * Mid Century Modern interiors * Danish Modern homes * Organic Modern spaces * Scandinavian design * California Modern architecture * Contem...
Walnut
$411Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Post-Modern White Metal Cone Pendant Light, Matégot Style
By Memphis Group, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French vintage perforated metal wide cone pendant from the 1980s. Post-modern atomic age piece in the style of Mathieu Matégot and the Memphis group.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Mushroom Floor Lamp by Bill Curry for Laurel, c1960s
By Bill Curry, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Iconic mushroom / space-age form Matte white finish Porcelain dome shade for soft ambient light Minimal, sculptural silhouette Pairs well with: Mid Century Modern Space Age / Atomic...
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dunbar Style Low Profile Sofa on Splayed Wood Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
The streamlined profile, raised stance, and splayed wood legs create the light, airy appearance highly sought after in Mid Century Modern furniture. A stylish and functional vintage...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Brass Cantilever Table Lamp with Green Shade
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, US
Evoking the optimism of the Atomic Age, this Mid-Century Modern brass cantilever table lamp introduces sculptural drama and refined warmth to any interior.
Brass, Steel
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Five-Light Chrome Skyscraper Table Lamp, Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Kalmar; attribution not confirmed Style: Austrian Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Atomic Age Materials: Polished chrome metal, white globe bulbs Lighting: Five lights, dimm...
Chrome
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.
Iron
Laurel Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern! Gerald Thurston 1950s Brass Tripod Walnut
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
LAUREL LAMP RARE ROCKET TRIPOD! MID CENTURY MODERN BRASS & WALNUT ATOMIC AGE ELEGANCE! DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 31" WIDTH 17" ( CIRCA 1953 ) This Mid Century Laurel Lamp is gorgeous!
Metal, Brass
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.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural "Atom" Chrome and Brass Table Lamp, Circa 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1960s – 1970s Materials: Polished Chrome, Polished Brass Sculptural atom lamp, mid-century modern lighting, atomic table lamp, chrome and brass lamp, 197...
Brass, Chrome
$630Sale Price|67% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason "Space Age" Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern "Space/Atomic Age" design pendant Lamp with Carlos Nason's characteristics, produced in 1970.
Steel
Mid Century Modern Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Glass Top Table & 4 Chairs
By Selrite
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Forged Wrought-Iron and Oak Captain Chairs & Pedestal Base Glass Top Table This iconic Mid Century Modern dini...
Wrought Iron
Coffee Table Midcentury G Plan Astro
By Victor Wilkins
Located in Otley, GB
It was designed by Victor Bramwell Wilkins in 1965 & was heavily inspired by the atomic era & Scandinavian modern design. The solid teak frame has been beautifully restored to highli...
Glass, Teak
Rare Paul Frankl Combed Wood Cabinet for Brown Saltman American Mid Century
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare piece beautiful original finish and patina with nice mint green leg base original finish with natural flaws and dings as shown on the pics. due to age we have oiled and c...
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Walnut and Glass "Jacks" Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An iconic cornerstone of mid-century modern atomic design, this "Jacks" coffee table was designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s.
Glass, Walnut
Vintage MCM Libbey Festive Dots & Gold Wave Tumbler Glasses - Set of 6
By Libbey Glass Co., Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Brand / Maker: Libbey Glass Company Pattern / Name: Holiday Dots / Confetti Wave Period: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s–1960s) Style: Mid-Century Modern / Retro Americana / Atomic ...
Glass
Vintage Art Deco Style 12" World Globe by Crams Imperial Rare 1960's
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible addition to your décor. owner signed 1962 MidCentury, Vintage, Boho, Hollywood Regency, Modern, Atomic
Metal
$11,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Four Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini “Radar STA-OUT” Lounge Chairs with table
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Omaha, NE
Salterini Company Design: Radar cantilever lounge chair Period: 1960s Style: Mid-Century Modern / Atomic Age Materials: Wrought iron and expanded metal mesh Finish: Newly recoated pe...
Wrought Iron
Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Copper, Jenfred-Ware Circa 1954
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in Peoria, AZ
A very worthy addition to your New York Penthouse, Palm Springs Atomic Ranch home or Eichler Modern.
Copper
1950s Mid-Century Brass Three-Arm Adjustable Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
DESIGN DETAILS: Origin: Czechoslovakia Period: 1950s Style: Mid-Century Modern, Atomic Age, European Modernism Materials: Brass, lacquered metal, handmade paper Number of Lights: Thr...
Metal, Brass
Harvey Guzzini Faro Pendant Light for Meblo, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Praha, CZ
A highly decorative example of collectible Meblo / Guzzini lighting, particularly suited to Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Atomic Age, retro, or contemporary interiors.
Chrome, Metal
1 of 2 Dahlia Murano glass chandeliers in the style of Max Ingrand, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, BD Lumica, Angelo Vittorio Mazzega, Zero Quattro
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency, Palm Beach Regency, Mid-Century Modern, Atomic Era, Sputnik and Art Deco style chandelier.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$1,235Sale Price|35% Off
Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
SONNEMAN! MID CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC AGE CHROME TOWERS SMALL TABLE LAMP!
Metal, Chrome
1950 Post Office Wastebasket Iron Seymour Robins Sondra Kay Trash Can
By Seymour Robins
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brown burlap bag with black atomic frame, cabin modern rustic vibe.
Iron
Philips Attributed Ceiling Pendant with Printed Milk Glass Shade & Gray Canopy
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Their consumer pendant lines from the postwar decades frequently incorporated decorated glass shades with graphic printed motifs — an affordable approach to decorative lighting that ...
Metal, Enamel
Curtis Jere style. Sculptural Brutalist wrought iron wall lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Paul Evans, Silas Seandel, Ferro Art, Marcello Fantoni, Marc Weinstein
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist, Space Age, Atomic Era, Italian Modern and Mid-Century Modern style.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of S5 Armchairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium, 1958
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
WxDxH: 59x60x87 Seat height 43 / Arm height 46.5 cm Year: Circa 1958 Origin: Belgium Frame: Sculpted beech in refinished black lacquer Upholstery: Seen here in bold red wool fabr...
Fabric, Wool, Wood, Beech
Rare Chair Attributed to Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in Deland, FL
Ideal as a stand alone accent chair or behind a desk this architecturally stunning chair can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Atomic t...
Teak
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Three Patinated Brass Wall Sconces Perforated Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modern Atomic three patinated brass wall sconces perforated round saucer dish shade Lamps are in patinated brass with frosted glass Provides for a lovely light display 12 de...
Brass
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier, Chromed Metal and Glass, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A strong statement light suitable for Mid-Century Modern, atomic, or contemporary interiors seeking original European design.
Metal, Chrome
$1,737Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist style wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Maison Jansen, Maison Charles, Ferrocolor, Ferro Art, Longobard
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
It can be used as a wall light or sconce too Atomic Era, Sputnik, Mid-Century Modern, Danish, Scandinavian, Nordic and Starburst style ceiling light.
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier Space Age Atomic Midcentury Modern Unmarked 26.5 h x 23.25 Tripod base 12 diameter Preowned original vintage con...
Metal, Iron
Vintage Set of 6 John Gale Rotocast Plastic Swivel Armchairs Space Age 1960s
By John Gale
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Their futuristic profile makes them fantastic statement pieces for a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Atomic, Postmodern, or eclectic interior, while their heavy-duty molded constructi...
Plastic
Artistic Brutalist and Tudor style gilt flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1940s
By Paul Evans, Maison Jansen, Marc Weinstein, Willy Daro, Ferro Art
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
What make this piece very special is the fact that it has a crown of spikes or thorns with a thick wire intertwined in a very artistic way, making this piece a very good example of a...
Metal, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century gilt wrought iron leaves flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Maison Charles, Willy Daro, Ferro Art, Massive Lighting, Maison Jansen
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency, Baroque, Neoclassical, French Provincial, Atomic Era, Sputnik, Mid-Century Modern, Danish, Scandinavian, Nordic and Starburst style ceiling light.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$1,737Sale Price|20% Off
Tudor and Mid-Century style wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Maison Jansen, Longobard, Ferrocolor, Ferro Art, Willy Daro
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency, Baroque, Neoclassica, French Provincial, Atomic Era, Sputnik, Mid-Century Modern, Danish, Scandinavian, Nordic and Starburst style ceiling light.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Set of 6 Model C140 "Playboy" by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Perfect for designers and collectors alike this set can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Atomic to Mid-Century Modern to Industrial and everything in between.
Walnut
Blessing Space Age Mechanical Alarm Clock, West Germany, circa 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Its unusual silhouette makes it particularly appealing to collectors of Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Atomic Age and vintage European design.
Glass, Plastic
Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Perfect for designers and collectors alike this set can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Atomic to Mid-Century Modern to Industrial. Make them yours today a...
Walnut
Set of 6 Model 037 Chairs, Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Hans Kaufeld, Germany, 1960s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Deland, FL
Ideal in both home and office settings this lovingly restored set can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Atomic to Industrial and eve...
Chrome
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.
Iron
Mid Century Vintage 1960s Walnut Chalkware Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern atomic plaster and walnut table lamp with original shade, circa 1960s.
Pottery, Walnut
Aragon Sculptural Side Table in High-Gloss Macassar Ebony Wood & 24K Gold Leaf
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The visual language draws inspiration from atomic-era Mid-Century Modern tripod silhouettes fused with the bold, clean lines of Contemporary European art furniture.Materials & Cr...
Gold Leaf
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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