Italianate RIMA-Style Mid-Century Atomic Coat Rack
By RIMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italianate RIMA-style mid-century coat rack with an atomic-inspired design. Featuring sculptural
Metal
$59
H 16.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
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. Circa Mid 20th Century
Metal
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 12.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Book Shelf or Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple Mid-Century Modern atomic iron wire book shelf or rack, circa 1970s. The piece has three
Iron
$184
H 8.67 in W 20.08 in D 2.37 in
ORIGINAL MiD CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC SPACE AGE WALL MOUNTED COAT RACK SUPER RETRO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
paint, Atomic Mid Century space age coat rack in white This is a true piece of pop culture from the
Metal
$184
H 8.67 in W 20.08 in D 2.37 in
ORIGINAL MiD CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC SPACE AGE WALL MOUNTED COAT RACK SUPER COOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
paint, Atomic Mid Century space age coat rack in white This is a true piece of pop culture from the
Metal
$266
H 15.36 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
1960's MID CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC SPACE AGE MAGAZINE NEWSPAPER RACK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1960's hand painted Atomic Magazine rack Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Metal
Rare Atomic Age Magazine Rack
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Rare Atomic Age Magazine Rack made in cedar wood and brass details, recently restored
Brass
$121
H 7.09 in W 18.9 in D 2.37 in
1960's MID CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC SPACE AGE WALL MOUNTED COAT RACK SUPER RETRO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
paint, Atomic Mid Century space age coat rack in white This is a true piece of pop culture from the
Metal
Mid century atomic coat stand, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fabulous XL modernist multicolour atomic coat stand. This remarkable coat stand has 12 coloured
Metal
$2,133
H 57.49 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
mid-century minimalist Joan Miro Inspired Atomic Coat Stand 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
A rare and hard to find tipi shaped coat / hat and shoe stand. I only did find these in Belgium and this only for the 3th time in 20 years. Because of its playful shapes and color, i...
Metal
$2,980
H 79 in W 23 in D 23 in
Sculptural "ATOMIC" Scandinavian Double Helix Coat / Hat Tree..Modernist
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eames Atomic era. Wonderful sculpture, / art. Whether embellishing your hall or adorned with clothing
Birch, Maple
Classic Atomic Design French Modernist Umbrella Stand, Iron /Colored Balls
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Atomic French umbrella stand, charming item. Amazing sculpture, retains
Wrought Iron
$1,976
H 70.87 in Dm 19.69 in
1950s French Roger Feraud "Clé de Sol" Treble Clef Iron Hat & Coat Stand
By Roger Feraud, Roger Ferraud
Located in London, England
and object designer, celebrated especially for his imaginative midcentury coat racks with their atomic
Iron
"Atomic" Style with Harlequin Pattern Brass Gentlemen's Valet
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern "atomic" style brass gentlemen's valet with harlequin pattern. This
Brass
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 24.41 in D 1.58 in
Original 1950s Sputnik Atomic Metal Coat Hook Rack / Unrestored
Located in London, GB
Original retro coat hook rack in Classic Sputnik design. Curved metal frame primary coloured wooden
French Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Iron and Teak Magazine Rack
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and unique magazine rack with wood basket and red painted ball feet, circa 1950s, freshly
Iron
1950's Atomic Magazine Rack
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid Century Black Iron Atomic Magazine Rack attributed to Tony Paul - with handle and round
Iron
Sold
H 70.25 in Dm 19.5 in
Mid-Century Vintage "Clef de Sol" Atomic Coat Rack by Roger Ferraud, 1950's
By Roger Ferraud
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Vintage "Clef de Sol" Atomic Coat Rack by Roger Ferraud, 1950's. Overall great vintage
Metal
French Atomic Hat or Coat Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Atomic hat or coat rack inspired by the Brussels Worlds Fair Atomium from 1958. Frame is
Steel
Sold
H 13.78 in W 16.34 in D 10.44 in
MID CENTURY MODERN 1960's VITRA EAMES SPUTNIK ATOMIC SPACE RACE MAGAZINE RACK
By Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1960's Vitra Eames Sputnik Atomic space race magazine rack A highly decorative, well made and
Metal
1950's Atomic Age Magazine Rack & Ashtray Holder Rack
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Really cool and hard to find 1950's European, magazine holder and ashtray metal frame wrapped with bicolor plastic lace, and polished copper ashtray.
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sputnik Coat
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Beautiful decorative piece for lovers of the atomic era. We presented the piece as it was recovered
Metal, Chrome
1950's Atomic Wrought Iron Coat Rack
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid Century Wrought Iron Coat Rack in the style of Tony Paul with 5 ball Maple coat hooks 4 round
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Atomic Age Rare Iron Magazine Rack
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare fish sculpture solid iron magazine rack, circa 1950s, nice original condition has some chips
Iron
Sold
H 71.66 in Dm 11.42 in
Lovely Vintage Style Chromed Atomic Coat Rack Floor Standing Very Cool & Retro
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice chromed Atomic coat rack with eight hooks Please
Chrome
Sold
H 67.33 in W 25.6 in D 12.01 in
Midcentury Coat Rack Hat Stand Roger Feraud Atomic Space Age 1950-1960
By Roger Feraud
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage original French midcentury coat and hat rack hall stand Designed by Roger Feraud
Metal
Hago Mid Century 1950's Atomic coat stand with yellow plastic bobbles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hago Atomic black enameled metal coat stand with Yellow plastic bobbles and metal ring for
Metal
Sold
H 13.39 in W 19.89 in D 6.89 in
Vintage 1960's Atomic Coat Rack for Hats Scarves Coats & Gloves Very Space Age
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this amazing original 1960’s atomic energy aviation era steel
Steel
20th Century "Atomic" Coat Stand By Roger Feraud, France, c.1960
By Roger Feraud
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The stand created to carry hats and coats, with the typical solid multicoloured wood balls to the ends. The wood balls still bear the original paintwork and although there are obviou...
Pine
20th Century "Atomic" Coat Stand By Roger Feraud, France, c.1960
By Roger Feraud
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The stand created to carry hats and coats, with the typical solid multicoloured wood balls to the ends. The wood balls still bear the original paintwork and although there are obviou...
Pine
Midcentury Colored Atomic Coat Stand, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular multi-color atomic coat stand signed 'Fontana'. This remarkable coat stand has 6
Metal
1950s Retro Atomic Wall Hanging Coat Stand
Located in London, England
A rare to source 1950s retro atomic wall hanging coat and umbrella stand which includes a small
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Austrian Atomic Loop Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This midcentury vintage umbrella stand was made in Austria in the 1950s. It is made of gold anodized metal and has got a black lacquered cast iron base.
Midcentury Coloured Atomic Coat Stand by Roger Feraud, 1950s
By Roger Feraud
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fabulous modernist multicolour 'cle de sol' coat stand by Roger Feraud. This remarkable coat stand has 8 coloured wooden balls. Suitable for hats, coats, etc It is a stateme...
Metal
Richard Galef Wire Perforated Metal Stand/ Rack in Brass Finish
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
The 1950s Classic midcentury, atomic age era stand/rack original used for the telephone, phone
Metal
Richard Galef Wire Perforated Metal Stand/ Rack in Brass Finish
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
The 1950s Classic midcentury, atomic age era Stand/rack original used for the telephone, pen holder
Metal
Richard Galef Wire Perforated Metal Stand/ Rack in Brass Finish
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
The 1950s Classic midcentury, atomic age era stand/rack original used for the telephone, pen holder
Metal
Sold
H 22.25 in W 15.25 in D 5.25 in
Richard Galef Wire Perforated Metal Wall Towel Rack in Brass Finish
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
The 1950s Classic midcentury, atomic age era wall towel rack this one its in brass finish with some
Metal
Sold
H 19 in W 20 in D 10 in
1950s American Midcentury Atomic Age Walnut and Metal Magazine Rack Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and unique atomic design hairpin legs, small table great design freshly refinished 1" thick
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Magazine Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
. Folds for easy storage. Mid-Century Modern atomic iron wire magazine rack, circa 1970s. This awesome
Iron
Midcentury Colored Atomic Coat Rack, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Colourful midcentury coat rack with 4 hooks (balls) made from wood. In the style of Roger Feraud
Metal
Midcentury Colored Atomic Coat Rack, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Colourful midcentury coat rack with 4 hooks (balls) made from wood. In the style of Roger Feraud
Metal
1950s Atomic Age Metal Book Stand Rack Midcentury
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and versatile metal bookstand or bookholder desk tabletop use, circa 1950s, Classic American metal mesh great condition original enameled finish.
Metal
1950s Atomic Age French Mid-Century Umbrella Stand Iron and Wood
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique umbrella stand, circa 1950s made in France iron and color painted decorative wood balls, nice original condition a beautiful piece of art.
Iron
Sold
H 68.9 in Dm 19.69 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sputnik Coat Tree or Stand, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern atomic or Sputnik coat tree or Stand. Designed
Beech
Sold
H 66 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Midcentury Atomic Era Industrial Modern Steel Metal Revolving Rolling Coat Tree
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage midcentury atomic era industrial modern steel metal revolving rolling coat tree. Item
Steel
Vintage Wire Brass Record Rack Vinyl Record Storage, 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Organizer 1950s 1960s. Vintage Mid Century Atomic era gold wire record rack holder, gold tone metal wire
Metal
Vintage Wire Brass Record Rack Vinyl Record Storage 1950's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Organizer 1950's 1960's. Vintage Mid Century Atomic era gold wire record rack holder, gold tone metal wire
Brass
Richard Galef Wire Perforated Metal Stand/ Rack in Black Finish
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
The 1950s Classic midcentury, atomic age era stand/rack original used for the telephone, phone
Metal
Richard Galef Wire Perforated Metal Stand/ Rack in Black Finish
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
The 1950s Classic midcentury, atomic age era stand/rack original used for the telephone, phone
Metal
Pair Of Atomic Teak Nightstands With Wire Racks
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Plastic Measurements: 24? Width x 12? Depth x 23? Height Condition: In excellent original ...
Teak, Plastic
Modernist Iron and Brass Log Holder/Magazine Rack 1950s Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury perforated brass, iron and brass ball feet log holder, magazine rack, circa 1950s.
Brass, Iron
Modernist Suede and Brass Log Holder/Magazine Rack 1950s Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury solid brass and suede log holder, magazine rack, circa 1970s great simple design the
Brass
Modernist Iron and Brass Log Holder/Magazine Rack 1950s Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant solid brass molded with iron handle and small tapered plastic feet magazine log holder, circa 1950s.
Brass, Iron
Rare Mid Century French Atomic Rack
Located in Culver City, CA
French Atomic hat or coat rack inspired by the Brussels Worlds Fair Atomium from 1958. Frame is
Steel
Mid-Century Atomic Magazine/Log Rack
Located in Stamford, CT
Magazine or log carrier. Great mid-century design.
Metal
Authentic French Atomic Coat Rack
Located in Culver City, CA
French Atomic hat or coat rack inspired by the Brussels Worlds Fair Atomium from 1958. Frame is
Iron
Tall Midcentury Atomic Coat Rack
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a very tall 72" midcentury iron metal coat rack with six painted wood ball endpoints
Metal
Italian Midcentury Hat and Coat Rack
Located in Round Top, TX
A fantastic Italian midcentury 'atomic' chrome hat and coat rack, with an umbrella holder and tray
Chrome
Atomic Desktop Memo or File Holder, Refinished in Blue
Located in Alhambra, CA
Uncommon and totally cool 1950s file organizer. We don't come by this Space Age style often! Refinished in a pop of "M&M Blue" (BL05). Complete with original aluminum label holders, ...
Steel
1960s Gold Atomic Style Magazine Rack
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s gold atomic style metal handled magazine rack. Refinished condition. No marks.
Metal
1960s Gold Atomic Metal Handled Magazine Holder
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s Atomic style gold metal handled magazine holder. Light wear from use. No marks.
Metal
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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