Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Beige Brown Atomic Age Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a unique blend of wool and silk, this 6 x 8 rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern rug collection—reimaging atomic age style patterns in the most luxurious qualit...
Wool, Silk, Yarn
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Atomic Age Mid Century Modern Futuristic 3 Light Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Unusual 1960's Atomic Age Mid Century Modern Futurist Ceramic Table Lamp.
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
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Beige Brown Atomic Age Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a unique blend of wool and silk, this 6 x 8 rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern rug collection—reimaging atomic age style patterns in the most luxurious qualit...
Wool, Silk, Yarn
$3,904Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair! Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery Table Lamps Aqua Copper Sputnik
By Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Spectacularly Rare Pair Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery & Metal Table Lamps Stunning Turquoise & Copper Hues!
Metal
1950's American Mid Century Atomic Age Rare Fondue Pot Casserole
Located in San Diego, CA
1950's rare vintage chafing dish , fondue pot food warmer in beautiful enameled orange with lid with black iron stand with wooden decorative feet, very nice condition almost no use a...
Iron
$5,850Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 24" x 16" EACH This pair of mid century lamps are out of this world!
Plaster, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Candelabra Candle Stick 3-Column Chrome Veneer
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A striking pair of mid-century candelabras by British maker Ianthe, combining warm wood with polished chrome detailing in a sculptural, geometric silhouette. Each candelabra features...
Chrome
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
Gio Ponti Style Murano Glass Canne Pitcher Vase Carafe Atomic Mid-Century Modern
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
With its dynamic, sculptural presence, this atomic age pitcher captures the futuristic spirit of the era, making it an iconic addition to any collection of Murano glass or Mid-Centur...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Palm Springs Art Deco 50s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
A modern treasure for your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or West palm Beach estate! Monumental Rembrandt Mid Century Lighting For Your Masterpiece Interiors!
Metal, Enamel
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century fused art glass ashtray by Higgins, circa 1950s.
Art Glass
Large Italian Mid-Century Solid Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Almelo, NL
Striking large Italian Mid-Century Solid Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Beautiful Patina, 1950s This impressive Italian Sputnik chandelier from the 1950s is a standout example of mid...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Gold-Toned Filigree Highball & Lowball Glassware Set
Located in Seattle, WA
The design reflects the glamorous Hollywood Regency and atomic-era aesthetics popular in mid-century barware.
Glass
$1,839Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! ATOMIC AWESOME!
Metal, Enamel
$719Sale Price|34% Off
Glorious Mid Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Black White 24kt Gold 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
WoW! 1955 Porcelain Mid Century Modern Atomic Modern Table Lamp Black White and Gold Squiggle/Splatter Design Populuxe Styling!
Metal
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Frederic Weinberg Mid Century Modern Abstract Art Table Lamp mcm 1950s Aqua
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
Frederic Weinberg Mid Century Abstract Pottery Table Lamp !conic Mid Century Modern Attributed to Frederic Weinberg A simply stunning Mid Century Modern Abstract Pottery Lamp!
Pottery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs Offered is a pair of Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange Outdoor Metal Curved...
Metal
Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Dekalb, IL
Topped with its original laced-edge fiberglass shade in vibrant red, the lamp showcases a dynamic black "spaghetti" pattern-an iconic motif of 1950s atomic styling. Designed for both...
Brass, Enamel
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern 18-Light Sputnik Chandelier Grey-Blue & Yellow
Located in Barntrup, DE
The dynamic starburst composition reflects the playful spirit of the Italian atomic design movement, a hallmark of mid-century lighting design.
Brass
Mid-Century Czech Brass and Milk Glass Six-Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B Offered is a pair of Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange Outdoor Metal Curved Ba...
Metal
$2,500Sale Price|50% Off
Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting. Watercolor Kay Johnson Rare
By (after) Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Peoria, AZ
This work is in very fine vintage condition and displays beautifully. A magnificent mid century abstract for your NY Penthouse, Palm Springs Atomic Ranch or West Palm Beach estate!
Paint, Paper
Walter Von Nessen Tripod Table Lamp Mid Century Modern Thurston Atomic Era BOHO
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Peoria, AZ
Walter Von Nessen Tripod Table Lamp Mid Century Modern and Art Deco Beautiful! This rare Walter Von Nessen tripod is an icon of mid century modern lamp design! Timeless lines, pur...
Metal
Mid-Century Plywood and Formica Boomerang End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of retro charm to your space with this eye-catching mid-century modern coffee table. Featuring a unique asymmetrical kidney-shaped design, the tabletop combines contrasti...
Wood
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Mid Century Sculptural Laurel Lamp Richard Barr 1960s Brancusi Brass Art
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
Presents marvelously! A sublime mid century treasure for your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or West Palm Beach estate!
Metal, Brass
Wow! Stiffel *Incredibles 2* Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp Rare Aluminum!
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stiffel Mid Century Modern Aluminum & Steel Table Lamp Epitome of Mid Century Elegance!
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
It has a Memphis Design style meets Space Age / retro / atomic / Mid-Century Modern feel.
Steel, Chrome
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Sublime Murano Glass Mid Century Table Lamp! Italian Decorator Lighting 1950s
By Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
A marvelous addition to your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch home or West Palm Beach estate! Sensational Mid Century Lighting For Your Sublime Interiors!
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$2,319Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970's Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Selig, H.W. Klein, Ib Madsen
Located in Burbank, CA
Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been completely restored, and look incredible once again.
Metal
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Italian Atomic Planet Design Brass Console Table
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Italian Atomic Planet Design Brass Console Table.
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Table Lamps in Chrome Atomic Style - A Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Atomic Era Aesthetic: Featuring the sleek, spherical motifs and geometric precision synonymous with the Atomic Age, these lamps serve as striking sculptural elements that capture the...
Chrome
Six Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses with Pink and Gold Streamer Designs
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the atomic style decorated with 22k gold and pink enamel streamers.
Glass
$945Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Atomic Style Custom-Made Steel and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Our custom made steel and glass coffee table features a gloss white powder coated frame with smoked glass top. Sleek atomic styling compliments a variety of interior styles from art ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Style Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2 - Refinished!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your bedroom with this stunning pair of vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands, beautifully refinished to highlight their rich grain and warm tones.
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dunbar Style Low Profile Sofa on Splayed Wood Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
The streamlined profile, raised stance, and splayed wood legs create the light, airy appearance highly sought after in Mid Century Modern furniture. A stylish and functional vintage...
Fabric
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Heyco Genie Bottle Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embody the sleek sophistication of the Mid-Century Modern era with this stunning pair of vintage "genie bottle" Heyco table lamps.
Brass
$1,200Sale Price|33% Off
Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!
By Spartus Clocks
Located in Peoria, AZ
An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clock! Gold hands and golden sputnik shape that has the numbers on it.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Triennial Floor Lamp, Attributted to Angelo Lellli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Striking vintage mid-century modern three-arm floor lamp featuring a sculptural atomic-era silhouette with adjustable cone shades.
Marble, Steel, Chrome
$1,999Sale Price|58% Off
Rare Mid Century Modern FIBERGLASS REFLECTOR DESK LAMP! BILL LAM STUDIO 1950s
By Bill Lam
Located in Peoria, AZ
Perfect for your Case Study Home, Palm Springs atomic ranch home or West Palm Beach estate! Mid Century Lighting For Your Incredibly Well Furnished Interiors!
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Cantilever Table Lamp with Green Shade
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, US
Evoking the optimism of the Atomic Age, this Mid-Century Modern brass cantilever table lamp introduces sculptural drama and refined warmth to any interior.
Brass, Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Ten Drawer Walnut Dresser In Style Of Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Ten Drawer Walnut Dresser In Style Of Paul McCobb.
Walnut
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair! Mid Century Modern Greek Amphora Plaster Lamps Baby Blue & White 1950s MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
Very fine vintage condition with light wear. Pure mid century style! A wonderful pair of lamps for your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch home or Malibu Beachfront home!
Plaster
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent Mid Century Lighting For Your Incredible Interiors!
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray, Glossy Orange, USA, 1960
Located in Toronto, CA
A bold and sculptural Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray in a striking glossy orange glaze, marked USA on the base.
Ceramic
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Mid Century Modern Red Mahogany Corner Table Rare Paul McCobb 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Peoria, AZ
A gorgeous red mahogany mid century corner table! So sleek and so practical!
Mahogany
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in all-natural silk, this 8x10 modern rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
Silk
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier, Chromed Metal and Glass, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A strong statement light suitable for Mid-Century Modern, atomic, or contemporary interiors seeking original European design.
Metal, Chrome
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in all-natural silk, this 8x10 modern rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and all-natural silk, this 10×14 modern rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and all-natural silk, this 10×14 modern rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in all-natural silk, this 8x10 modern rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
Silk
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Style Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italy
By Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern ceramic lava glazed table lamp.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Atomic Winged Art Glass Vase Barbini Murano Italy Blue Grey
By Barbini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic and futuristic mid century modern atomic age art glass vase handcrafted on the venetian island of Murano by Barbini.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and all-natural silk, this 10×14 modern rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
Wool, Silk
Zukov Czech Mid Century Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Zukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Mid Century Modern table lamp produced by Zukov in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Large 8'+ Atomic Age Mid-Century Modern Style Unique Space Atom Wall Sculpture
By Kenny Scharf, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of a kind Atomic Age large Mid-Century Modern style wall sculpture made of round black painted bent iron rod, in zig-zag form or atom rings with assorted metallic colored orbs (a...
Steel, Iron
$6,000Sale Price|53% Off
Handcarved & Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table! Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
Truly the finest mid century chess table one can acquire! This table will fit fabulously in your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or West Palm Beach estate!
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Teak, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Nightstands with Sculpted Stretcher Base.Pair
Located in Seattle, WA
This exceptional pair of vintage mid-century modern nightstands showcases the clean lines and organic architectural details highly prized by collectors of 1960s American design.
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Atomic Style Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Mid-Century Atomic Wrought Iron Outdoor Chairs fuse bold, retro design with outdoor durability to elevate stylish al-fresco living.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern White and Red Dotted Hanging Lantern, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern white and red dotted hanging lantern, Germany, 1950s This charming Mid-Century Modern pendant lantern was produced in Germany during the 1950s and captures the pl...
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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