Postmodern Black Tube Metal Atomic Chandelier, circa 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern black metal atomic chandelier, circa 1980 Cool architectural contemporary chandelier from the 1980s, Italy. It illuminates with 8 bulbs hidden behind white perforated m...
Aluminum, Steel
Sculptural "ATOMIC" Scandinavian Double Helix Coat / Hat Tree..Modernist
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Buffalo, NY
This double helix coat tree designed after the familiar DNA molecule is a playful homage to the Eames Atomic era. Wonderful sculpture, / art. Whether embellishing your hall or adorn...
Birch, Maple
Eight Midcentury Libbey Glass 'Marine Life' Atomic Design Tumblers
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Libbey Glassware 'Marine Life' tumblers or highball glasses with various fishes and marine animals in 22k gold on a ground or raised translucent green enamel waves.
Glass
Vintage Atomic Highball Glasses with Silver Star and Streamer Design
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six vintage silver decorated highball glasses having a wide band above a large atomic style star and amoeboid ribbon with scattered smaller stars.
Glass
Rare Robert Sonneman Atomic Three Eye Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Robert Sonneman floor lamp with three eye sockets. Each socket has its own independent switch and the head swivel up and down and side to side to be directed in any direction. G...
Metal
Vintage Italian Atomic Age Bathroom Fixtures Shelves Blue Glass, 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This stunning four-piece bathroom accessory set hails from Italy, circa 1960s–1970s, and embodies Atomic Age design fully. Clean geometric forms, a jewel-like ice blue finish crystal...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
1960s Cool Ceramic Atomic Lamp Modern Pendant Black & Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pendant Lamp Cool modern atomic black ceramic hanging pendant light 1960s USA Perforated design Open see through sphere Measures: 18 tall x 9.5 diameter- long chain 24 inches Origina...
Metal
Large Chrome and 10 Opaline Globe Atomic Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Design Classic Chrome Space Age hanging lamp. Eye catcher with 10 white opaline glass balls. This Design Classic space age lamp has no less than 10 white opaline spheres. The frame i...
Chrome
Round Black Metal Atomic Style Wall Mirror, 1970s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Black Metal Atomic Style Wall Mirror, 1980s, France It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: ...
Metal
1950s Georg Gin Atomic Table Lamp Geometric Wood Design
By Georg Gin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Atomic Wood Table Lamp Geometric Triangular Design by Georg Gin 18.5 tall x 12 w x 7 d Preowned original unrestored vintage condition. Wear is present. Lamp shade is not in...
Wood
Amazing Atomic Ceiling Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age sputnik / atomic chandelier designed by JT Kalmar. Beautiful timeless design with tubular chrome arms and globe lightbulbs. We will supply the light bulbs unless bas...
Chrome
Unique Italian Hand-crafted Metal Atomic Sculptural Wall Art, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique Italian Hand-crafted Metal Atomic Sculptural Wall Art, 1960s, Italy Measurements : 59 cm x 59 cm x 2 cm Weight: 5,7 kg Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any que...
Metal
Rare Atomic Shade Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare atomic shade pendant lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 li...
Fabric, Plastic, Latex, Wood
French 1950s Atomic Chandelier, Maple Wood & Brass, Kinetic Design
Located in Hanover, MA
A most unusual 1950’s French atomic style hanging fixture made of maple wood (or pine?), 6 brass arms and cups with onion shaped pressed glass globes. The design is clearly inspired...
Brass
Atomic Chandelier by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International, 1960s
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare Atomic Chandelier by Trix & Robert Haussmann, designed for Swiss Lamp International. The piece features a modular brass tube structure paired with spherical smoked-glass bulbs. ...
Brass
Large Fused Art Glass Atomic Age Tray by Michael & Frances Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Large fused art glass atomic age round tray by Michael & Frances Higgins, circa 1950s. The piece is executed in the fused glass technique by the Higgins Studio and has a great atomic...
Art Glass
1950s Italian Atomic Sideboard in the Manner of Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Vittorio Dassi (attributed) Manufacturer: Dassi Era: 1950s Materials: Lemon Wood Measurements: 67″ wide x 18″ deep x 43″ tall
Wood
Contemporary Lamps Atomic Gold Leaf by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy
By Antonio Cagianelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall table lamps by the artist designer Antonio Cagianelli. Production edition Stanislas Reboul Gallery, limited edition 10 exemplary. Artisanal handmade Atomic work, gold leaf fini...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Viko Baumritter Style Atomic Ranch White Swivel Armchair 1959
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1950s Fabulous White Swivel Chair after Viko Baumritter Stamped MODEL19 May 1959 Memphis Tenn Dimensions, 27.5 h x 27.5 w x 25.25 d seat15.25 h arm rest 23 h...
Metal
Vintage Italian Dining Table and Chairs by Umberto Mascagni Retailed Harrods
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous vintage Mid Century Italian dining table and chair set by Umberto Mascagni, originally retailed by Harrods in the 1950s.
Wood
Large Fused Art Glass Atomic Age Bowl by Michael & Frances Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Large fused art glass atomic age bowl by Michael & Frances Higgins, circa 1950s. The piece is executed in the fused glass technique by the Higgins Studio and has a great atomic desig...
Art Glass
1960s Atomic Lime Green Wood Table Lamp Tripod Iron Base
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Atomic Lime Green Wood Table Lamp Tripod Iron Base California atomic design. No label. After Arthur Umanoff. 6.5 diameter x 10 h Original vintage condition unrestored. Origina...
Iron
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Futuristic Chrome Half Dome Torchiere Atomic Floor Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and beautiful atomic torchiere midcentury floor lamp. The base and top share similar dimensions all in chrome that provides a minimal yet impactful feel. A dome base with th...
Chrome
$878Sale Price|25% Off
Italian Midcentury Chandelier in the Atomic Style from the 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Midcentury Italian chandelier in Atomic 50s style in green opaline glass and copper details.
Copper
Large Space Age Midcentury Chrome Chandelier, Sputnik / Atomic, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- space age era - rare type - very nice style of lighting - representative.
Chrome
$5,625Sale Price|50% Off
Exceptional Huge Atomic or Sputnik Chandelier Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional huge Murano glass, metal and brass chandelier in the style of Stilnovo, ca. 1980s. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is real eyecatcher in every room. The cha...
Brass
Pair of Atomic Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with 2 hand-blown glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Great geometrical shape. Each sconce ...
Metal
Pair of Lightolier Chrome Tube Sconces, 1970s Space Age, Atomic
By Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of chromed tube sconces, Swiss made for Lightolier. Rare eight-bulb configuration, very atomic, Space Age design.
Chrome
Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design "Atomic" Low Floor Lamp, Denmark 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design "Atomic" Low Floor Lamp. Made in Denmark, 1950's period. Low floor lamp or tall table lamp. The base is made in copper and teak wood wit...
Copper
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The piece in well worn vintage condition with a great lime green finish and measures 5.5...
Iron
1950s Atomic Tripod Floor Lamp in Teak with Balloon Shade
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: 45.25" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with light vintage wear.
Teak
Pair Tony Paul Atomic Brass & Wrought Iron Candle Sconces C. 1950's
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair Tony Paul Atomic Brass & Wrought Iron Candle Sconces C. 1950's. Overall excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Some tarnishing to brass. All the balls on ends o...
Brass, Wrought Iron
James Coignard Oil on Canvas Titled Atomic Ultimate Abstract Figural Painting
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing James Coignard painting on canvas titled Atomic Ultimate. Original title plaque on front. Original frame. James Coignard, painter, ceramist, sculptor and etcher, was born...
Paint
Atomic Chandelier by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamps International
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Barcelona, ES
Atomic ceiling lamp designed in 1965 by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamps International, Switzerland. Modular structure composed of aluminum tubes joined by plastic pieces wi...
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 8 Vintage Federal Glass Atomic Black and Gold Highball Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage Federal Glass Atomic Black and Gold Highball Glasses. Each tall glass with 3 elongated rectangle that is divided into 4 wedge shaped triangles. Decorated in black en...
Gold
Atomic Brass Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
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
$2,049Sale 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 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, and his wife and design partner Trix Haussmann, studied architecture and design ...
Chrome
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
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
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 L. Bernardaud and Co., Limoges
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$1,592Sale 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
Mid 20th Century Stylish Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th Century Stylish Brass Floor Lamp Sculptural in form with an atomic gesture, made from brass and recently rewired for modern day use.
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....
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
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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