Atomic Pendant - DelightFull
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
A modern design interpretation of the atomic age,inspired by the composition of the atom. Building this unique lighting design using materials such as brass, steel and Aluminium, Del...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$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
East Coast, Hollywood Regency, Industrial, Old World, Glam, Mid-Century, Minimalist, Brutalist, Boho, Modernist, Coastal, Modern, Scandinavian, Eclectic.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Brass Atomic Ceiling Wall Lamp from Cosack
By Dorothee Becker
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age Atomic ceiling or wall lamps by Cosack based on a design by Dorothee Becker from the early 70s. A truly imposing design. On fine rods protrude from a central hemisphe...
Metal
$2,495
Atomic Teak Bureau
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Pre-Restored Dimensions: 37.5” L x 18.5” D x 53.75” H (29.5” Desk Height) Description: A vintage teak desk/bureau with drawers. Freshly imported from Denmark. Turn-arou...
Teak
Mid-Century Austrian Space Age Atomic 12 HL Pendant Lamp from J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Silver Styles: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960s Brand: Kalmar Country of Origin: Austria Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diam...
Metal
Atomic Age Boomerang Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern nine drawer dresser in walnut wood grain and brass accent hardware. Beautifully sculpted wood base and matching boomerang handles. Dresser body seems to float abov...
Brass
French 1950s Googie Atomic Chandelier
By M. Kobis & R. Lorens, M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Hanover, MA
Mid-Century French chandelier, circa 1957. Red and black enameled cast aluminium 'nucleus' orb with five curved arms radiating like protons and electrons spinning around an atom. Mul...
Aluminum
1960s Atomic wooden science sculpture
Located in London, Lambeth
Scientific model used for educartional purposes in science classes to represent molecules or Atomic Structures.These sculpture are considered decorative and collectible items .Cc 1960s
Beech
$2,495
Atomic Teak Bureau/Desk
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Pre-Restored Dimensions: 37.5” L x 18.5” D x 53.75” H (29.5” Desk Height) Description: A vintage teak desk/bureau with drawers. Freshly imported from Denmark. Price inc...
Teak
1950s Belgium Atomic lamp
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful small table lamp in an Atomic style in brass with a small chain switch all original, circa 1950s Belgium.
Brass
$1,700 / set
Atomic Age Boomerang End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern bedside tables with beautifully sculpted base and matching boomerang handles. Cabinet is floating on the wood base. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
Atomic Age Ashtray on Foot
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Atomic age ashtray on foot made of steel and brass accents, circa 1960.
Steel
$985Sale Price|70% Off
Atomic Age Belgian Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century stylized atomic, enclosed glass, form pendant supported by lower glass dish with aluminium bottom support.
Aluminum
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 and the bronze pieces have been polished, circa 1950.
Brass
$1,560 / set
Pair of Vintage Atomic Age Throw Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
Down-filled and backed with herringbone white linen, these plush throw pillows send you straight to the Atomic Age. Each pillow is faced with a vintage French cotton textile pattern...
Cotton, Linen
Atomic Chnadelier by Robert Haussmann
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Trix and Robert Haussmann from the series C 300, produced by Swiss Lamps International in the 1960s, resembling an atomic core. Silver-colored aluminium, white plastic connections, o...
Modernist 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings, Atomic Style
Located in Toledo, OH
Modernist 18K gold earrings and matching necklace, atomic style. Both have round beads that are 7.5mm diameter, detailing on each bead. The necklace is 16" long with 7.5mm balls, tes...
Gold
$220Sale Price / set|35% Off
Chrome Orb Atomic Age Starlite Candle Holders, Pair, Midcentury Modern
Located in Chicago, IL
Fun Pair of Chrome Orb-shaped Atomic Age Candle Holders from the Mid-20th Century.
Chrome
$3,718Sale Price|20% Off
An Unusual Atomic Ebonised Standard Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-twentieth century atomic style standard lamp with a crystal ball mounted at the top, on a flared base.
Metal
Atomic Brass Chandelier, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic brass chandelier with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and read...
Brass
Atomic Pendant Lamp in cased glass
By Prescolite
Located in South Charleston, WV
A perfect shape. Subliminal lines and proportions from the atomic age. Designed to be seen. Unmarked, but almost certainly produced in Finland for Prescolite. 9" wide and 12" tall. P...
Art Glass
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Atomic Splash Tray
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Atomic Splash Tray, Hand Decorated Antiqued Silver on Crystal, Unsigned
Glass
Atomic Swedish Modern Table Lamp
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Metal Measurements: 14.5? tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
Metal
Atomic Sputnik Chandelier by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atomic Sputnik chandelier in the spirit of Mid-Century Modern design.
Aluminum, Brass
Atomic Physicist A.G. Shenstone Princeton Gyroscope
Located in Savannah, GA
A machined gyroscope presented to Allen G. Shenstone (1893-1980) physicist and chair of the department of Princeton from 1949-1960. Presented by friends in the department. 7 inches...
Metal
Danish Modern Atomic Teak + Oak Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 43.5? wide x 20.5? deep x 36.25? tall Condition: In good original condit...
Teak, Oak
1960s Atomic Danish Secretary Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35.5″ wide x 19″ deep x 46″ tall
Teak
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
Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Kalmar atomic ceiling lamps chandeliers, 1960s designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in 1969. Made of nickel-plated metal with nice ball lampshades made of clear class with small ...
Nickel
Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic brass table lamp with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready...
Opaline Glass
1950s German Atomic Plant Stand / Fountain
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Tile, Laminate Measurements: 29.5" wide x 24" deep x 23.25" tall Condition: In excellent origina...
Laminate
Space Age Atomic Chrome Spiral Floor Lamp
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Space Age Atomic Chrome Spiral Floor Lamp
Metal, Chrome
Atomic Polished Brass Candlestick Holders, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of atomic polished brass candlestick holders. On top are hand finished capitals, incised with a herringbone edge. Turned columns have ball shaped knops, decorated with applied...
Brass
Atomic Double Cone & Ball Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Large scale mid-century modern table lamp made from two spun aluminum cones and a large brass center orb. Base is 6" diameter. 24" high to top of cone. 28" high to socket.
Brass
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
Space Age Atomic Chrome Abstract Table Lamp
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Space Age Atomic Chrome Abstract Table Lamp
Chrome
1962 Atomic Style Elegette Walnut Credenza Hutch
By George Nelson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Bensalem, PA
Two piece hutch by Ellegette in original condition please look at pictures and video for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Formica, Walnut
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
1970s Space Age Atomic Folding TV Tray
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic vintage folding TV tray from the 1970s in a playful bright yellow with white legs and a drink holder. Made in the USA by Bliss Craft of Hollywood. In excellent original cond...
Plastic
Red Rhythm Alarm Clock, Japan, 1960s Atomic Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Its compact size and distinctive shape make it suitable as a bedside clock or as a decorative accent in a modern or vintage interior. A refined example of mid-century Japanese desig...
Plastic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Atomic Floral Ashtray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1950’s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian ceramic ashtray. Decorated with atomic style flowers in brown, teal and olive on a mustard yellow background. At the center is a raised cigare...
Ceramic
Lightolier Atomic Sputnik Ball Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great table lamp with its original globe shades out of a nice Palm Springs Estate. This 1970’s Lightolier fixture still has a few of its labels. I only had one bulb to light it up...
Metal
Vintage Space Age Atomic Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired Materials: Polished Chrome, Glass Bulbs This striking polished chrome chandelier captures the optimistic spirit of the Space Age era, when society looked t...
Chrome
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
A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp / Arredoluce
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Stilnovo
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
Danish Modern Atomic Corner Unit in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 35" wide x 20.5" deep x 49" tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
Rosewood
Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Retains original label on the underside. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 24.5" H x 11" W x 11" D.
Glass, Acrylic, Walnut
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
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 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
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
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
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 Floorlamp by Haussmann for Swisslamps International, 1980s
By Trix and Robert Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International
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
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
$768Sale 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. Black laquered metal base with brass tips and original beige boucle fabric lampshade. The meta...
Metal, 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.
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