Mid-Century Modern Atomic Planter
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-Century Modern atomic planter that sits on ball feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
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Metal
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Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola' Button-Tufted Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Adrian Mount Pearsall was trained as an architectural engineer, a sailor and an innovative designer who founded Craft Associates, which became one of the country’s most prominent fur...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large Italian 25 light Sputnik, Dandelion Chandelier in Chrome, Arredalux 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Arredalux
Located in Palermo, IT
The design creates a spectacular starburst effect reminiscent of mid-century atomic and space age lighting. The chandelier combines the bold geometry of the Sputnik design with the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Original Mid Century Cityscape Oil Painting on Board. 1950s Heller MCM Decor
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Original Mid Century Cityscape Oil Painting on Board. 1950s Heller MCM Decor
By Heller
Located in Peoria, AZ
This painting is in fine vintage shape and is a most romantic and vibrant cityscape with beautiful warm orange hues! Perfect mid century coloring. A spectacular decor acquisition fo...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid Century Brass & Wood 'Atomic' Lamp
$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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage chrome floor lamp with smoked glass torchiere shading is an example of space age or atomic design trends in Mid-Century Modern furniture.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Metal Stool
By Meadowcraft
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern atomic orange metal stool, circa 1960's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Machine Age Mid Century Brass Atomic Chandelier
$1,200Sale Price|33% Off
Machine Age Mid Century Brass Atomic Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An American Brass Machine Age / Mid Century chandelier. Machine age Mid Century chandelier with Atomic styling by Globe Lighting Fixture Mfg.
Category
Vintage 1940s Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Germany, 1970s.
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - representative.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Illustrative Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pearsall designed the furniture and became a profound furniture designer during the mid-century “Atomic Age” that is recognized by geometric lines and shapes.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Atomic Libbey Mid - Century Modern Tumblers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Libbey Mid-Century Modern Tumblers. Atomic decoration in blue and teal, accented with 22k gold design in a stardust effect.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Table Lamp Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Table Lamp Pair 15 h at shortest 23.25 at tallest to socket x 6.5 diameter Original preowned condition unrestored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Lamp With Pleated Shade
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous colorful Quartzite lamp with a textured body, on a brass base. The lamp and shade are cream colored and the shade is still in the plastic with no flaws as far as I can t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Styled Steel Coat Rack C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and quite space age atomic styled steel coat rack. Rocket perched legs with enough racks for your hat and coats. Please see all pics and video as that the description.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century Rare Sputnik / Atomic Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Huge Rare Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, 1960s
$7,659Sale 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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE! MID CENTURY MODERN LIGHTOLIER TRIPOD TABLE LAMP BRASS & LINEN BY GERALD THURSTON DIMENSIONS: Approximately 27" High x 18" Wide Offered is a simply fabulous mid cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Club Chair on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic orange club chair on pencil legs Offered is a vintage mid-century modern chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
It has a Memphis Design style meets Space Age / retro / atomic / Mid-Century Modern feel.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Italian Atomic Planet Design Brass Console Table
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Italian Atomic Planet Design Brass Console Table.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century design atomic aluminium candle stick ball shaped , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design atomic aluminium candle stick ball shaped , 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Period Highball Glasses with Gold Starbursts
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in an atomic pattern with open rectangles, some vertical and some horizontal and of various sizes in black enamel, each with a 22k gold star...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit 10-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic Space Age Sputnik orbit chandelier with frosted opaline glass globes Dimensions Height: 43.31 in. (110 cm) Diameter: 23.63 in. (60 cm) 10...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
ORIGINAL MiD CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC SPACE AGE WALL MOUNTED COAT RACK SUPER RETRO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Super Cool, original paint, Atomic Mid Century space age coat rack in white This is a true piece of po...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
ORIGINAL MiD CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC SPACE AGE WALL MOUNTED COAT RACK SUPER COOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Super Cool, original paint, Atomic Mid Century space age coat rack in white This is a true piece of po...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
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
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green "Flying Saucer" Gold Table Lamps after Tommi Parzinger - a Pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid Century Modern Atomic Floor Lamp with Ceramic Flowerpot
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Rare Mid Century Modern Atomic Floor Lamp with Ceramic Flowerpot, original shades working in great vintage conditions.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Salterini "Radar" Atomic Lounge Set, Mid-Century Modern, c. 1955–1965
By John Salterini
Located in Omaha, NE
Details Manufacturer: Salterini Designer: Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini Origin: United States Date: Circa 1955–1965 Style: Mid-Century Modern / Atomic Age Materials: Expanded ste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid century brass tripod table lamp, 1950s, Atomic age
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large and unusual tripod table lamp. Made during the 1950s from solid polished brass with very high level of craftsmanship and finish. Original shade has been reupholstered with crem...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid Century Floor Lamp Atomic, Sputnik, Cosack, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - representative.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Book Shelf or Rack
$300Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Azure Cranberry Culver Shot Glasses With Atomic Caddy
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Azure Cranberry Patterned Mid-Century Modern Glasses With Atomic Caddy, in Bright Sunshine Yellow Powder-Coated Founded in Brooklyn, NY in 1939, Culver Ltd. is an American glass man...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Metal Atomic Style Lamps, 1960's
$472Sale Price|27% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Metal Atomic Style Lamps, 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Geometric Metal Table Lamps. Very versatile pair of MCM lamps that are intertwined using two metals chrome and brass, exemplifying the mid-century time per...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Yellow Chrome Open Arm Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Open Arm Chairs Offered is a very cool Pair of Mid-Century Modern Red.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Tall American Ceramic Table Lamp
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Tall American Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A Klassik Mid-Century Modern Atomic design ceramic tall lamp with brass fittings in perfect working condition with patinated brass fittings, lampshade it's not Included nice brown to...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Tall Mid-Century Modern Atomic Chandelier, Steel and Plastic, 1970s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
This striking, rare chandelier recalls the Atomic series designed by Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamps International in the 1970s. It holds a total of 12 bulbs, arranged in pairs per ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
American Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Rare Iron 3 Legged Chair
By Dan Johnson
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking rare atomic age chair tri legged , in iron with naugahyde seat , circa 1950's in the style of Dan Johnson probably by Pacific Iron the seat is cracked on the vynil easy to r...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Robert Sonneman Triennale "Atomic Orbiter" Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Robert Sonneman Triennale "Atomic Orbiter" floor lamp from the 1960s or 1970s.The lamp features three adjustable chrome "eyeball" shades on swing ar...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century German Brass Atomic Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Dorothee Becker
By Gebrüder Cosack, Dorothee Becker
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Mid-Century German brass Atomic ceiling pendant lamp by Dorothee Becker for Cosack in very nice original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Haeger 1950s Abstract Pink Pottery Mid Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Haeger 1950s Abstract Pink Pottery Mid Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp
By Haeger
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE! HAEGER ABSTRACT, ATOMIC AGE PINK POTTERY TABLE LAMP! VERY RARE! CLEAN DESIGN! Dimensions: 27" Tall By 18" Wide Wow! What a stunning Haeger pink pottery lamp! "Butt...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp, Atomic Design, USA, 1960
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design "Atomic" table lamp with a swirl chrome design supporting 4 sphere shaped lights and resting on a square ebonized cube base. Condition consistent with age
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Atomic Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Mantel Clock
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage 1950s Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Battery Operated Desk Mantle Clock Scotland Stunning, Very Rare, Vintage 50s, Pedestaled, Hand-Moulded bent w...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
Atomic Age Chrome Plated Mid Century Japanese 12 Candle Holder
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool design on this cast metal chrome plated small candle holder Made in Japan, circa 1950's , 12 candle capacity 1/4" diameter per candle .
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
Glorious MId Century Danish Modern Atomic Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 1950s
$1,024Sale Price|20% Off
Glorious MId Century Danish Modern Atomic Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 1950s
By Hansen Lighting Co., Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
Sweet! Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Tripod Table / Accent Lamp!
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic space age sputnik orbit chandelier Measures: Diameter 17 in / 44 cm Height 33 in (16, 5"+ 16, 5"/Chain) 84 cm (42 cm+42 cm/Chain) Diameter ri...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1960's MID CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC SPACE AGE MAGAZINE NEWSPAPER RACK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Circa 1960's hand painted Atomic Magazine rack Please note the delivery fee listed is j...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Anchor Hocking Atomic Snowflake Glasses Set of 8
$236Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-century Anchor Hocking Atomic Snowflake Glasses Set of 8
By Anchor Hocking
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid-century Anchor Hocking Atomic Snowflake Glasses Set of 8 Aqua blue frosted Tom Collins Glasses
Category
Vintage 1960s American Glass
Materials
Glass
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!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!
$1,200Sale Price|33% Off
Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!
By Spartus Clocks
Located in Peoria, AZ
An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clock! Gold hands and golden sputnik shape that has the numbers on it.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Atomic For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century atomic for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every mid century atomic was constructed with great care. There are 479 variations of the antique or vintage mid century atomic you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century atomic — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century atomic bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century atomic that is appealing in its simplicity, but Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar and Lightolier produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Atomic?
The average selling price for a mid century atomic at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $31,000 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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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