Atomic Brass Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele for Temde Leuchten. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device. Hig...
Opaline Glass
$2,039Sale Price|30% Off
Brass Italian Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceiling light Producer: Origin Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1970s. Minimalist space a...
Metal, Brass
Atomic Era brass chandelier in the style of Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco, Fog & Mørup, Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Rupert Nikoll
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Rockabilly, Mid-Century Modern, Atomic and Hollywood Regency style, with a certain Art Deco and Brutalist air.
Metal, Brass
6-ball Glass and Chrome Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6-ball Glass and Chrome Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 6x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with...
Metal
Atomic Modern Hourglass Brass and Black Wire "Birdcage" Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
An iconic example of Space Age design, this table lamp features a dramatic hourglass silhouette in polished brass. The central focal point is a black enameled "birdcage" or wire-urn ...
Metal, Brass
Pair Vintage Adjustable Height Photo Lamps, Industrial, Atomic Tri-Pod Base's
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair vintage adjustable height photo lamps, industrial, atomic tri-pod base's. Adjustable height from 38" - 52". Classic modernist styling, wood ball feet, rewired, old style cord.
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Atomic Aladdin Matte Blue and White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with Shade
By Aladdin Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern/Atomic-Style diminutive table lamp by Aladdin, ca. 1950s, USA.
Brass
Atomic Design Brass Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic Design Brass Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use ...
Brass
3-armed Adjustable Bordeaux Metal Rare Atomic Table Lamp, 1960s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Adjustable Bordeaux Metal Rare Atomic Table Lamp, 1960s, France Lamp is in very good vintage condition. It has European plug. It can be converted to other countries plugs w...
Metal
Italica Ars Vintage Italian Pottery Raymor MCM PV Atomic Yellow Vase 11"
By Italica Ars
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Italian Italica Ars pottery vase for Peasant Village Imports in atomic yellow mottled glaze. Hand turned. Circa 1960's. 11 1/2" high, 7" diameter. Excellent condition, glaze ...
Pottery
Vintage Atomic "Pop" Lidded Porcelain Casserole by L. Bernardaud & Co. of Limoge
By Limoges, L. Bernardaud and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice Very cool and rare vintage atomic "Pop" lidded porcelain casserole by L. Bernardaud & Co. of Limoge, France, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no ...
Porcelain
Fred Press Atomic Highball Glasses with Two-Tone Gold and Frosted White Columns
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 mis-century modern highball glasses designed by Fred Press in the Atomic style with two-tone pinwheel pattern dots at the top of white frosted vertical columns with two-tone...
Glass
Rockabilly and Atomic Era opal glass flush mount by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Estiluz Lighting, Metalarte Spain, Stilnovo, Fog and Morup
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age, Op Art, Rockabilly, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency style, with a certain Art Deco and Brutalist air.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Atomic Age Iron Wire Side Armchair w/ Leopard Print Seat, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of modernist Mid Century era iron wire armchairs with leopard print seat. Circa 1950
Metal, Iron
Striking "Atomic Orb" Art Glass Ashtray in Ruby Red by Viking Glass
By Viking Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking "Atomic Orb" art glass ashtray in ruby red by Viking Glass, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"D x 5"H. Great ...
Art Glass
German 26" Atomic Sputnik Chandelier White Glass Globes & Chrome by Kaiser 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Manufactured by Kaiser, Germany in the 1970s. Model: Atomic, Sputnik, Orbit, Satellite. Style: Space Age, Mid-Century Modern.
Metal, Chrome
Exclusive Atomic Design Brass Black Metal Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exclusive Atomic Design Brass - black metal pair of sconces, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 s...
Metal, Brass
Rug & Kilim's Midcentury Style Rug in Gray/Multi-Color Atomic Age Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 Mid-Century Modern rug design is further available in additional sizes and alternate colors, both in stock and custom capable upon request.
Wool, Silk, Yarn
Atomic Opal Glass Balls & Green Metal 5 Armed Chandelier, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic opal glass balls & green metal 5 armed chandelier, 1970s Germany The lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 5x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitabl...
Metal
Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Tall Sommerso Vase – Green & Honeycomb Amber Atomic
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vase designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese, Italy, circa 1950s.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Atomic Cosmic 1960s Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Star Burst Pattern Base
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Atomic, Cosmic, 60's Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Star Burst Pattern Base, Glass shade, Tri-light socket for a 3-way light bulb. The base is in black with a chrome star burst pattern ...
Brass, Metal
Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele for Temde Leuchten. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device. Hig...
Opaline Glass
Swiss Design Classic Atomic Chandelier by Haussmann for Swisslamps Int, 1960s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Renens, CH
An impressive, original aluminium “Atomic” ceiling lamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in the 1970s, and produced by Swisslamps International. The lamp is made of aluminium t...
Aluminum
5-ball Glass and Metal Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
5-ball Glass and Metal Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 5x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to us...
Metal
5-ball Glass and Brass Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
5-ball Glass and Brass Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 5x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to us...
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
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage atomic era, mid-century modern large iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s.
Iron
Atomic Pendant Light Chandelier by Kalmar, Polished Chrome, 1970s, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two 12-arm polished chrome atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'ATOMIC 12 HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s...
Chrome
Pietro Chiesa style. Art Deco and Atomic Era glass pendant light, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Oscar Torlasco, Pietro Chiesa, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
A marvel. Rockabilly, Mid-Century Modern, Palm Beach Regency, Sputnik, Atomic Era and Hollywood Regency style pendant light.
Chrome, Brass, Metal
Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
Outstanding table of the German artist Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen. Designed and handcrafted in 1956 this sculptural design is a nice example of the futuristic look of modern fur...
Bronze
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Atomic Age Iron Base Ottomans by Joseph Cicchelli, California Design
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of atomic age iron base ottomans / benches by Joseph Cicchelli, circa 1950s. Great California design on this pair of freshly reupholstered ottomans / stools /benches with linen ...
Iron
$1,585Sale Price|20% Off
Pietro Chiesa and Stilnovo style. Atomic Era glass flush mount, Italy, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Atomic Era glass flush mount in the style of Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Composed of a thin curved glass difuser with a hand-painted pattern and a laminated finish to preserve the painti...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Brass Italian Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceiling light Producer: Origin Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1970s....
Metal, Brass
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
Brass Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Tube Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceiling light Producer: Origin Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1970s. Minimalist space a...
Metal, Brass
Brass Italian Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceiling light Producer: Origin Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1970s. Minimalist space a...
Metal, Brass
E. R. Nele Temde Atomic Sputnik Chandelier Chromed Space Age Tulip Pendant Lamp
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish and chic 1960s Space Age Atomic “Sputnik” chandelier /multi-globe pendant lamp from the “Figuration” series, designed by Eva Renée Nele and manufactured by Temde, Switzerla...
Metal, Chrome
8 Cylinder Opal Glass Tubes Atomic Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Excellent 8 cylinder opal glass tubes and black-chrome metal body atomic XXL chandelier, 1970s, Germany The lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 li...
Metal
Atomic Kaiser Midcentury White 12- Arm Space Age Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury chandelier by Kaiser made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Space Age design and twelve opaque balls. The white circular body of the light is made of f...
Metal
Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s.) ...
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic
By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS! WOOD, PERSPEX & BRASS GEOMETRIC TABLE LAMP IN THE STYLE OF GIO PONTI, CIRCA 1960s Dimensions: Approximately 28" tall by 16" deep and 16" wide This extremely rare It...
Metal
Chrome Table Lamp Style of Karl Springer, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic Studio Decor
By Karl Springer
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS! CHROME TABLE LAMP PERSPEX DIFFUSER AND LINEN SHADE IN THE STYLE OF KARL SPRINGER, CIRCA 1960s Dimensions: Approximately 25" tall by 18" deep and 18" wide This extremely...
Metal
1950s Perforated Metal Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 by Richard Galef Ravenware
By Ravenware, Richard Galef
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful 1950s functional design, and such an ingenious and sculptural piece. Also with a domed glass inset.
Steel
$188Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Glazed Ashtray Catchall, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece provides versatility and colorful fun with its beautiful color and finish. Ideal for your mid century or Atomic MCM decor. Circa 1960s.
Ceramic
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Executed in polished brass and opaline glass, the chandelier...
Brass
Set of 2 Space Age Atomic Era Low Profile Metal Candlestick Holders, USA, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a pair of Space Age candlestick holders produced in the early 1960s. Constructed from both steel and solid brass this set of UFO-shaped candlestick holders is ideal for c...
Metal
Laurel Lamp Co. Atomic Sputnik Polished Chrome & Brass Table Lamp, C. 1970
By Tommi Parzinger, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Laurel Lamp Co. Sputnik Polished Mixed Metal Table Lamp with Glass Shade. Featuring a sturdy, repolished, reflective Aluminum (5D) conical base, detailed with a bright Brass starburs...
Brass, Metal
$1,361Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Torlasco and Paavo Tynell style. Atomic Era gilt table lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural table lamp in solid gilded brass from the 50s, reminiscent of Oscar Torlasco's designs for Lumen Milano, and Paavo Tynel. Typical design of that time, with an inverted con...
Metal, Brass
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
$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
Arteluce Atomic Space Chrome Disk Lamp Mira "C" Designed by Ezio Didone
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury Arteluce saucer lamp.This Mira C Suspension provides diffused upward and downward light and features aluminum chrome lamp body finish a sandblasted, acid-etched gl...
Aluminum
$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
Mid-Century Georges Briard Gilt Glass Appetizer Dish 1960
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Georges Briard is most notable for the Mid Century Modern, Atomic & later 1970’s Kitsch designs.
Art Glass
Mid-Century "Gazelle" Cast Aluminum Checkered Dining Table By Shelby Williams
By Shelby Williams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare "Gazelle" dining table by Shelby Williams masterfully blends organic mid-century modernism with atomic-age optimism.
Aluminum
$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
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
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 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
Set of 3 Bill Curry Gold Bronze Finished Cast Iron Jacks Sculptures Atomic Age
By Bill Curry & Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 Jack Sculptures, Door Stopper, Paperweight or decorative accent pieces, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. Features a Mid-Century Modern atomic, geometric shape ma...
Iron
$112Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Silver Task Light by Lightolier, 1960s
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Circa the 1960s Mid-Century Modern. Features a classic atomic/industrial bullet-shaped metal shade with an integrated screw-down desk clamp for edge mounting.
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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