Original 1947 Map of South Africa by C. Burki – Jan van Riebeeck & Cape Colony
Located in Langweer, NL
The work captures a transitional era when global awareness and education merged with mid-century design aesthetics. Its combination of Art Deco lettering, documentary accuracy, and s...
Paper
Space Race Moon Landing July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 Large Brutalist Steel Sculpture
By Nasa, Miguel Ortiz Berrocal
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique and very large, One of a kind - Mid-Century period Brutalist Artisan made & hand crafted Space Sculpture paying homage to the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969.
Brass, Copper, Steel
Starburst Entrance Door for New and extant Residences
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
Make your home truly something special whether you are the owner of a Mid-Century modern or vintage home, office or commercial business seeking a unique entrance.
Aluminum
Original Illustration Map of Alaska by Charles Burki, ca. 1945 – Ink Drawing
Located in Langweer, NL
Today his original gouache and ink boards are prized as rare examples of mid-century Dutch illustration and narrative art.
Paper
$2,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Three Gouache Automobile Illustrations by Charles Burki, 1937
Located in Langweer, NL
Together, they evoke an age of elegance, innovation, and confidence — an aesthetic bridge between Art Deco and mid-century realism. Condition report: Excellent overall, with strong ...
Paper
Set of 6 Model 037 Chairs, Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Hans Kaufeld, Germany, 1960s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Deland, FL
Ideal in both home and office settings this lovingly restored set can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Atomic to Industrial and eve...
Chrome
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
$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
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
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
$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
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
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
Atomic Danish Modern Teak Desk by Tibergaard
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Berkeley, CA
This desk was designed by G. Tibergaard Nielsen and produced by Tibergaard in Denmark during the 1960s. The teak case combines clean, atomic era lines with a practical work surface a...
Teak
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
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
$3,716Sale 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 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
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
Original 1960's Fallout Shelter Sign Type FS 2 Cold War Era Galvanized Steel
By U.S. Government
Located in Red Lion, PA
Authentic DOD OCD-issued FS-1 aluminum signs occupy a highly collectible niche among: Cold War and militaria collectors Atomic age and mid-century design enthusiasts Political and...
Steel
Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
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
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
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 Gladstone, 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
1950s Atomic Walnut Drop-Front Nightstand with Metal Legs
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A vintage 1950s atomic nightstand with a drop-front door, angular lines, and distinctive metal legs. It is made of walnut veneer over wood, with brushed metal feet and a metal pull k...
Metal
Space Age Atomic Chrome Abstract Table Lamp
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Space Age Atomic Chrome Abstract Table Lamp
Chrome
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
1962 Atomic Style Elegette Walnut Credenza Hutch
By Dux of Sweden, George Nelson
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
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 Stilnovo, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
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 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
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
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
$773Sale 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
Four Vintage Old Fashioned Glasses in the Atomic Style
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 4 Atomic period old fashioned glasses with split black, orange and gold ellipses among a background of gold dashes on clear glass.
Glass
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Iron Fruit Basket Catch All, 1950s Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron catch all or fruit bowl with atomic balls legs, the 1950s.
Iron
Robert Haussmann Monumental Atomic Suspension Chandelier, Switzerland, 1970s
By Robert Haussmann, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Almelo, NL
Robert Haussmann monumental atomic suspension chandelier, Switzerland, 1970s. Monumental atomic suspension chandelier was designed by Robert and Trix Haussmann and manufactured by...
Aluminum
Pair of Atomic Candleholders by Architect Victor Bisharat
By Victor H. Bisharat
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Atomic 1950's candleholders by Victor H.Bisharat, a Jordanian born architect, active in California in the 1950's. One retains original label.
Metal
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
Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Atomic Expo Tripod Tables from Erdal, 1950s plant holder table - side table - expo 58 - Tripod True collector's items, this original 1950s tripod side tables by Erdal. Period...
Metal
1950s Atomic Starburst Sphere Table Lamp Tripod Pedestal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table Lamp Atomic age ceramic starburst globe table lamp on metal base with bronze feet 1950s Sputnik. Milk glass surrounds bulb placement. Sphere has dazzling graphics in black & li...
Metal, Bronze
Atomic Danish Wall Mirror With Built in Light
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Glass Measurements: 15.75″ wide x 29.75″ deep Condition: In good original condition with vintage ...
Teak, Glass
Pair of molecular atomic structure models. Leybold, Germany, 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of molecular atomic structure models for chemical didactic use. The spheres are made of painted wood and represent atoms and a molecule. The bases are in turned and ebonized fru...
Wood, Fruitwood
$277Sale Price|44% Off
Italian Atomic Table Lamp with Brass Accents, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Italian 1950s table light composed of a lacquered wooden bas with handprinted atomic decor, a brass top and a white fluted acrylic shade. It was manufactured in italy during the 1950...
Brass
Atomic Ceiling Lamp by Haussmann for Swisslamps International, 1960s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Renens, CH
“Atomic” ceiling lamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in the 1970s, and produced by Swisslamps International. The lamp is made of aluminium tubes and plastic connectors, it fe...
Aluminum
Postmodern Red Tube Metal Atomic Chandelier, circa 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern red metal atomic chandelier, circa 1980 Cool architectural contemporary chandelier from the 1980s, Italy. It illuminates with 8 bulbs hidden behind white perforated met...
Aluminum, Steel
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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