Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 82cm Height , 32cm Diameter Material
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 82cm Height , 32cm Diameter Material
Metal
Pink Gold and Black Sputnik Starburst Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Marc Bellaire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Delightfully novel pair of Mid-Century Modern atomic age lamps. The pink, gold and black lamps are
Brass
Midcentury Atomic Spunik Brass Chandelier by the Majestic Lamp Co
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A brass midcentury atomic Spunik chandelier with twelve arms having the original styled starlight
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
American Mid Century Atomic Age Rare Spaghetti Fiberglass Pendant Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare color and great condition on this beautiful groove purple pendant spaghetti lamp, circa
Fiberglass
Atomic Starburst Brass Ceiling Fixture
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A brass Atomic Starburst ceiling fixture with six radiating arms having the starlight bulbs which
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Robert Haussmann Atomic Hexagon Suspension Lamp in Aluminium
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Madrid, ES
Haussmann Atomic Lamp is a stunning lighting fixture that seamlessly blends mid-century modern design with
Aluminum
1960s Modern Cork Table Lamp Blue & Green Tiles
By George Nelson, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table Lamp Fabulous & Fun Midcentury Modern Atomic Cork Table Lamp with circular Green and Aqua on
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
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Balls & Brass Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic balls & brass pendant lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Magnificent design
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Blue Acrylic Spaghetti Ribbon Pendant Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Blue Acrylic Spaghetti Ribbon Pendant Lamp Vintage Mid
Brass
Atomic Chnadelier by Trix & Robert Haussmann For Swiss Lamp International
By Swiss Lamps International, 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
Aluminum
Sold|$1,503
Fiberglass 1950s Two Shade Floorlamp
By Deutsche WK-Möbel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury fiberglass lamp. Atomic era design featuring two fluted shades on a sculptural
Brass
1950s Midcentury Atomic Age Brass Pendant Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an amazing and unique pendant lamp in solid brass circa 1950s with perforated shade for a
Brass
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann
Chrome
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann
Chrome
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann
Chrome
Atomic Age Room Divider Shelf and Lamp Combo Unit
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool white laminate and formica shelves with integrated lamp and brass fittings, versatile and
Brass
1950s Vintage Atomic Desk in Walnut with Floating Cabinet & Lamp
By Milo Baughman, Greta Magnusson Grossman, Paul McCobb, Heal's
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A 1950s atomic desk in walnut and beechwood, attributed to Christopher Heal for Heal & Son. The
Brass
Sputnik Atomic Brass Wall Lamp or Sconce Sunburst, 1960s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and stunning Mid-Century Modern Sputnik, atomic wall lamp or sconce sunburst from
Brass
1960s Sculptural Modern Atomic Four Light Hanging Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Sculptural Modern Atomic Lines Four Light Hanging Chandelier Pendant Aluminum frame with
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Industrial Atomic Age Scissor Multidirectional Wall Lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and hard-to-find wall mount scissor lamp, circa the 1950s. The shade is in perforated metal
Metal, Chrome
Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!
By Snider Clock
Located in Peoria, AZ
Snider Clock Lamp Atomic Age Masterpiece! With the "Iconic Golden Glow" Incredible Mid Century
Metal
1960s Switzerland Atomic Modern Hanging Lamp Style Robert Haussmann Swiss INTL
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Hanging Chandelier Pendant Lamp Made in Switzerland. Aluminum Tube
Aluminum
Atomic Opal Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic opal glass wall or ceiling lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant
Metal
Pair of Majestic Lamp Co. Atomic Lamps, Mid-Century Modern
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice matched pair of Mid Century Modern table lamps made by the Majestic Lamp Co,. Walnut and brass
Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. MCM Atomic 1950s Fiberglass Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
adjusts to put light exactly where you want it! This is definitely one of the coolest Mid Century Floor
Metal
Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. Iron Brass Atomic 1950s Fiberglass Shade
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
gorgeous! This is in the Top Ten of coolest Mid Century Floor Lamps and will make a superb addition to
Metal
Rare Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. Iron Atomic 1950s Dual Cone Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
exactly where you want it! This is definitely on of the coolest Mid Century Floor Lamps and will make a
Metal
Sold|$380
Atomic mid century table lamp, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
An atomic mid century table lamp by CN Burman & Co, circa 1970. Tones of silver and grenadine
Plastic, Acrylic
Sold|$2,100
Pair of Atomic Rembrandt Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of atomic Rembrandt Masterpiece lamps. Each lamp has 3 painted wood discs. Each lamp measures
Steel
Sold|$2,495
Mid Century Atomic Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of mid century atomic style ceramic lamps in white, black and gold. Round lamps that taper
Ceramic
Majestic Z Atomic Table Lamp, circa 1950
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking 1950s Z Lamp produced by the Majestic Lamp Company. Very good overall condition. Lamp
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Metal Conical Table Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp with a unique enameled orange metal base. This
Metal
Atomic Chrome Six-Arm Table Lamp Mid-Century, 1960s-1970s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Atomic chrome six-arm table lamp, Mid-Century, late 1960s-early 1970s, chrome metal body, with six
Chrome
Vintage Atomic Clover Lamp Company Floor Lamp in Original Coral Paint, c. 1950s
By Clover Lamp Company
Located in Deland, FL
. The lamp turns on with a foot switch at the base when turned on accentuates the atomic starburst
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Pair of Table Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and hard to find pair of American Mid-Century Modern, iron and wood table lamps freshly
Iron
Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Sculpted Wood White Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Sculpted Wood White Textured Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Ceramic, Wood
Classic Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Atomic Lamps, Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern brass atomic lamps,,Retain original parchment lamp shades
Brass
Mid Century Modern atomic age Multidirectional Brass Desk/Table Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare multidirectional brass desk top lamp with polished aluminum shade and solid
Aluminum, Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Glass Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare table or desk lamp, circa 1950s. Completely restored, and re-wired. The lampshade has
Brass
Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Cadillac Pink 1950 Decor
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN CADILLAC PINK & BLACK 3 ARTICULATING SHADES TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA
Metal
Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon
Metal
Sold|$1,250
Teak Atomic Floor Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Teak atomic floor lamp. Mid-Century Modern Space Age design.
American Mid-Century Modern Tall Table Lamp by Heifetz Atomic Age
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking tall and rare lamp designed by Heifetz with a plastic corrugated shade by Rotoflex, circa
Brass
Sold|$1,250
Teak Atomic Floor Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Teak atomic floor lamp. Mid-Century Modern Space Age design.
Teak
Sold|$995
Teak Atomic Floor Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Teak atomic floor lamp. Mid-Century Modern Space Age design.
Teak
Atomic Mid-Century Modern Articulating Eyeball Spot Lamps by OMI Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern polished chrome table lamps by OMI Koch & Lowy. These Atomic space-age
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Atomic-Age Centrifuge Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
This fantastic little lamp began life as a vintage laboratory centrifuge and has been ingeniously
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Table Lamp! Space Age Atomic Era Tripod 1950s
By Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
1952 Authentic Mid Century Modern Lamps with Great Design are becoming harder to find and obtain
Metal
1950's American Mid-Century Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Desk Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Double head brass finish gooseneck table/desk lamp, circa 1950's great condition very clean
Brass
Atomic Mid-Century Table Lamp by James Harvey Crate T-3-C c. 2000
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Atomic Mid-Century by James Harvey Crate T-3-C adjustable table lamp reissue of the 1951 MOMA
Metal
Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Enamel Table Lamps
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely pair of midcentury tripod table lamp with brass vase shape body mounted on three legs and
Brass, Iron
Sold|$4,250
1970s Chrome Atomic Cluster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chrome atomic cluster lamps on black pedestal bases. Six globes per lamp. Light may be
Sold|$3,000
Original Sculptural Atomic Desk Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Original Sculptural Atomic Desk Lamp made in wood, brass accents and
Wood
Emerald Green Atomic Style Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
An emerald green, atomic style ceramic table lamp. Shaped like a cactus, with a reeded vase and a
Metal
American Midcentury Atomic Age Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare striking atomic age table lamp, with iron design wood ball and base freshly rewired and new
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.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.