Sold|$1,495
Wrought Iron Clock Barometer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A mid-century atomic style clock barometer combo. Black wrought iron frame with solid brass spheres
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Kidney Shaped Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Trenton, NJ
-century atomic style. This unique piece is a true conversation starter, featuring an eye-catching mosaic
Ceramic
Sold|$1,880
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Atomic style pendant chandelier in chromed metal with surrounding opaque glass
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style Wall Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool Mid-Century Modern metal wall sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is quite large measuring
Metal
Mid-Century Style Atomic Satellite Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-century modern style chrome pendant, with six bulbs grouped around a central support.
Chrome
Large Mid-Century Style Atomic Age Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
We cut our teeth on early Industrial lighting and have tried to stay close to that esthetic. But the more focused we are on lighting the more we discover. Some of the large, rare and...
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern atomic style 'eyeball' chrome floor lamp with tripod base. 59" H.
Chrome
Sold|$2,000
Atomic Style Mid-Century Modern Swedish Sofa
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Great lines and style, very practical size and fine quality construction. This sofa will need to be
Metal
Sold|$1,050 / set
Mid Century Atomic Ranch Thonet Style Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome retro bentwood arm chairs in the style of Thonet and Heywood Wakefield. Nice red leather
Leather, Wood
Sold|$1,200
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
Chrome
Mid Century Eight Light Atomic Sputnik Style Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1950s European eight arm chandelier with iconic atomic / Sputnik styling. Brass frame and
Brass
Mid-Century Biomorphic Louis Sognot style Atomic Boomerang Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The documented designer/maker is unknown. Atomic boomerang glass sofa table.
Glass, Oak
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
Chrome
Atomic Age Mid Century Tanker Style Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic American Office chair in original Naugahyde with steel frame swivels moves up and down, the backrest moves back and forward, a very nice and clean condition we cleaned the ...
Metal
Classic Atomic Mid-Century Foot Stool
Located in San Diego, CA
streamlined legs. Mid Century and Atomic in style but oh so minimalist and chic. An original item from a long
Metal
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the
Metal
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
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Style Sunburst Atomic Wall Clock By Kenneth Wingard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clocks we all remember. Produced in the 2000s, it is a perfect addition to any mid-century modern
Metal
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Organic Louis Sognot style Vintage Atomic Boomerang Table
By Louis Sognot
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Showing some nice patina on the wood surfaces.
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Brass Base Laminate Italian Style Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era brass base laminate Italian style writing desk. Item features
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Metal & Chrome Modernist Atomic Chandelier Pendant Light 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century / retro / atomic / modernist stoplight style pendant light with a brown painted
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$245
Pearl Atomic-Style Semi-Parure
Located in Alford, MA
1950s atomic-style earrings and bracelet composed of gold metal and pearls, with some rhinestones
Sold|$1,000
Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Atomic/Space Age style coffee table with floating shelf. Great red and black color contrast
Mid-Century Modernist Tapered Atomic Form Brass Wrapped Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and striking Mid-Century Modernist Tapered Atomic Form Brass Wrapped Mirror originates
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Atomic Brass Wrapped Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
curved sides and bowed tops and bottoms. Offering a classic atomic form- popular throughout Mid Century
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wrapped Atomic Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
would make a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic mid-century to contemporary
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wrapped Atomic Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated Mid-Century Modern wall mirror was realized in Italy, circa 1950. It
Brass
Sold|$1,371
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Sideboard
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic original 1950s vintage sideboard, with a most unusual and stylish design. Made from an interesting combination of materials, this is of really high quality. The c...
Wood
Sold|$2,060
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Sideboard
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic original 1950s vintage sideboard, with a most unusual and stylish design. Made from an interesting combination of materials, this is of really high quality. The c...
Wood
Italian Amorphic Mid-Century Modern Atomic Bowed Shield Form Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. Excellent vintage
Brass
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed vintage coffee table, this dates from the 1950s-1960s. It has a glass covered Formica top with amazing patterns, it sits on ebonized wooden legs with brass fee...
Glass, Formica, Wood
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed vintage coffee table, this dates from the 1950s-1960s. It has a glass covered Formica top with amazing patterns, it sits on ebonized wooden legs with brass fee...
Glass, Formica, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Brass, Black Enamel & Etched/ Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and elegant atomic Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in Italy, circa 1950. It
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Beveled Mirror with Dovetailed Corners & Nickel Rivets
Located in New York, NY
any style of interior from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. Excellent vintage condition
Nickel
Large 1960s Stilnovo Style Atomic Age Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Peekskill, NY
was 1960s. Some simply call this style of lighting a Sputnik lamp... but it goes far beyond that. You
Large 1960s Stilnovo Style Atomic Age Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
was 1960s. Some simply call this style of lighting a Sputnik lamp... but it goes far beyond that. The
Brass
Large 1960s Stilnovo Style Atomic Age Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
was 1960s. Some simply call this style of lighting a Sputnik lamp... but it goes far beyond that. The
Brass
Sold|$325 / set
Six Vintage Highball Glasses in the Atomic Style
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 Atomic period highball glasses with split black, orange and gold ellipses among a
Glass
Three Headed Floor Lamp with 'Atomic' Style Base
Located in London, GB
Danish in origin, this three-headed lamp is a wonderful example how the Atomic Age influenced
Metal, Brass
Atomic Industrial Age Gooseneck Cobra style Desk Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Atomic Industrial Age Gooseneck Cobra style desk lamp, circa 1950s in perfect working condition in
Metal
1950’s Italian Vintage Atomic Style Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A super stylish and very rare vintage dining table. It was made in Italy, and it dates from the 1950’s. It has a beautiful shape, patterned Formica top, and amazing ebonised steel...
Steel
Sold|$1,395 / set
Woodard 5-Piece Atomic Style Wrought Iron Patio Set
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare Woodard of Michigan patio set in the original 1950s turquoise finish. The table has it's original wavy glass and the chairs are only in need of cushions to be use...
Wrought Iron
Sold|$9,500 / set
Pair of Arturo Pani Style Atomic Sputnik Bronze Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern atomic table lamps, designed in the style of Arturo Pani sockets
Bronze
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
Steel
1960s Style Paavo Tynell Atomic Brass Chandelier Italy
By Stilnovo, Paavo Tynell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. unmarked, attributed style designer Paavo Tynell. 29.5 height x 23.5 inches diameter. very good original
Brass, Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Black Enamel Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. They
Brass, Enamel
Blush Pink Atomic Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Houston, TX
Modern blush pink biomorphic table with three wooden legs. The table has an atomic look and is in
Wood
Six Libbey Atomic Style Pilsner Glasses in the Marine Life Pattern
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six footed pilsner glasses with a lobed ball stem decorated with 22k gold Atomic style fish and
Glass
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
Atomic Space Age White Cone Head Tension Pole Floor Lamp Eames Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Mid Century Modern white atomic age single cone head tension tole floor lamp
Metal
1960s Switzerland Atomic Modern Hanging Lamp Style Robert Haussmann Swiss INTL
Located in Chula Vista, CA
construction with sculptural cuts allowing the light to be diffused spectacularly. Attributed to style of
Aluminum
Dazzling White Atomic Fiberglass Side Chair Set Eero Saarinen Style 1970s Mexico
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Sculptural atomic Mid-Century Modern exceptional pair of side chairs in
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Sophisticated Atomic Table Lamps Black Mahogany Fine Brass Rods Style Raak 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, RAAK
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Delightful midcentury sputnik atomic table lamps. Sculptural Mahogany wood with black lacquer
Brass
Pair of Ebonized Tommi Parzinger Style Atomic End Occasional Tables circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
walnut and the bases are ebonized and fitted with brass feet. These tables have that atomic look popular
Walnut
Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Atomic Credenza or Media Cabinet by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and unique Raymond Loewy style Mid-Century Modern credenza or media cabinet by
Plastic, Wood, Lacquer
Atomic Brass Chandelier, White Glass Globes, in the style of E. R. Nele by Temde
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish 1960s Space Age Atomic Sputnik-style chandelier. In the style of E. R. Nele, executed by
Metal, Chrome, Brass
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.