When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an atomic lamp?

The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.

How do I identify a vintage porcelain lamp?

To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.

How do I identify vintage Stiffel lamps?

To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a brass lamp is vintage?

To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.

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Vintage Space Age Sputnik Atomic-Style Brass Metal Table Lamp

$850

H 33 in Dm 8.5 in

Vintage Space Age Sputnik Atomic-Style Brass Metal Table Lamp

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Miami, FL

plated and polished brass details. Brass base, atomic symbol center, end caps, neck stem and any brass

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp / Arredoluce

$3,500

H 62.75 in Dm 19.75 in

A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp / Arredoluce

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Stilnovo

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp in the manner of Arredoluce. Uncertain to the

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter Floor Lamp

$2,500

H 74 in Dm 36 in

VINTAGE Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter Floor Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Chicago, IL

Space age Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter floor lamp. A very nice one is great condition

Category

20th Century American Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Post Modern Atomic Copper & Aluminum Table Lamp

$550

H 33 in W 12 in D 11 in

Vintage Post Modern Atomic Copper & Aluminum Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Steinhauer Atomic Vintage Mushroom Lamp

$1,717

H 56 in Dm 36 in

Steinhauer Atomic Vintage Mushroom Lamp

By Steinhauer

Located in Manzano, IT

Lampada fungo Steinhauer Atomic Vintage Meraviglioso pezzo spaceage, lampada a fungo vintage anni

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Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair

$1,600 / set

H 33 in Dm 14.5 in

Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair Offered for sale is a great

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Murano Chrome Lamp

$1,250

H 35 in W 13 in D 13 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Murano Chrome Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Insane vintage table lamp with beautiful blown spotted leopard white murano glass, mounted on

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Frederick Cooper Art Deco Style Chrome "Atomic" Steel Table Lamp

$1,200

H 27 in W 7 in D 7 in

Vintage Frederick Cooper Art Deco Style Chrome "Atomic" Steel Table Lamp

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Frederick Cooper Art Deco Style Chrome "Atomic" Steel Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair Vintage Adjustable Height Photo Lamps, Industrial, Atomic Tri-Pod Base's

$499 / item

H 52 in Dm 12 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp

$2,632

H 38 in Dm 14 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp This table/floor lamp

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp

$395

H 27 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Textured Sculpted Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green Flying Saucer Gold Table Lamp - Pair

$2,800 / set

H 37 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green Flying Saucer Gold Table Lamp - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green "Flying Saucer" Gold Table Lamps after Tommi Parzinger

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Post Atomic Age Table Lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston

$232Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 14 in D 14 in

Vintage Mid Century Post Atomic Age Table Lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in San Diego, CA

the world looked beyond the atomic age and into space. Clean, minimal and current into today. This

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

M.G. Wheeler Sight Light Saucer Atomic Age Articulating Table Lamp

$795

H 14 in W 22 in D 12 in

M.G. Wheeler Sight Light Saucer Atomic Age Articulating Table Lamp

By M.G. Wheeler

Located in Chattanooga, TN

the base acts as a pivot point to rotate the lamp to desired position. Even better, this vintage lamp

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Atomic Mid-Century German Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp or Wall Sconce

$3,524

H 9.85 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Vintage Atomic Mid-Century German Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp or Wall Sconce

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

worldwide. The lamp is in original vintage condition. It shows signs of age-related wear and has a natural

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

White murano pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s

$906

H 14.57 in Dm 11.03 in

White murano pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s

By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Atomic Vintage pendant lamp in Murano glass in the shape of a mushroom. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Most

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Post Modern Eyeball Desk Lamp in White

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Post Modern Eyeball Desk Lamp in White

Located in TORONTO, CA

Unique vintage atomic table spot lamp with iconic eyeball shape. In working condition.

Category

1990s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Rattan Floor Lamp

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H 63 in W 18.5 in D 18.25 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Rattan Floor Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your space with mid-century flair using our Vintage MCM Atomic Rattan Floor Lamp. This

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950s Atomic Ceramic Lamp with Fiberglass Shade

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H 30 in Dm 20 in

Vintage 1950s Atomic Ceramic Lamp with Fiberglass Shade

Located in Red Lion, PA

Mid Cenury Modern 1950s Atomic Pink Table Lamp Ceramic with original Fiberglass shade Pink base

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

Italian Brass Atomic Floor Lamp

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H 65 in Dm 16 in

Italian Brass Atomic Floor Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

A vintage brass atomic style floor lamp with white paper shade. Styled with spindles atop a trio of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Organic Form Atomic Chrome Yellow Pottery Lamps

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H 33 in Dm 9 in

Pair of Vintage Organic Form Atomic Chrome Yellow Pottery Lamps

By Royal Haeger

Located in Wilton, CT

Pair of vintage pottery lamps in pleasant organic form and bright yellow glaze, circa 1970. Sure to

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Satco Robot Lamp - Atomic Space Age Toy Design, 1950's

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H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in

Vintage Satco Robot Lamp - Atomic Space Age Toy Design, 1950's

Located in Lisboa, PT

Vintage Satco Robot Lamp – Atomic Space Age Toy Design, c.1950s–60s An iconic piece of mid-century

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Haeger Pottery Atomic Chrome Yellow Large Ginger Jar Urn Lamp

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H 26 in Dm 9 in

Vintage Haeger Pottery Atomic Chrome Yellow Large Ginger Jar Urn Lamp

By Royal Haeger

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage Haeger pottery lamp in bright sunny yellow glaze, circa 1970s. Three-way switch

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Stangl Art Deco Pottery "Archers" Atomic Yellow Large Globe Vase Lamp

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H 28 in Dm 8.5 in

Vintage Stangl Art Deco Pottery "Archers" Atomic Yellow Large Globe Vase Lamp

By Stangl Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage Stangl Pottery lamp in relief decoration of pattern known as "Archers," circa early

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Sputnik Table Lamp

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H 33.5 in Dm 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Sputnik Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern atomic era Sputnik table lamp in chromed metal with four arms having dome ends

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Royal Haeger Hickman Atomic Chrome Orange Red Vintage Art Deco Pottery MCM Lamp

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H 23 in Dm 7 in

Royal Haeger Hickman Atomic Chrome Orange Red Vintage Art Deco Pottery MCM Lamp

By Royal Haeger

Located in Wilton, CT

Royal Haeger lamp in atomic chrome orange red glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 23" high, 11"

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Arturo Pani Style Atomic Sputnik Bronze Lamps

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H 35 in W 6 in D 6 in

Pair of Arturo Pani Style Atomic Sputnik Bronze Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern atomic table lamps, designed in the style of Arturo Pani sockets

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Space Age 'ATOMIC' Rocket Ceramic Lamp Base, France, 1950's

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H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Space Age 'ATOMIC' Rocket Ceramic Lamp Base, France, 1950's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage space age 'ATOMIC' Rocket Ceramic lamp base, made in France 1950's. Ceramic black and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Swiss Vintage Design Atomic Floorlamp by Haussmann for Swisslamps International

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H 59.06 in Dm 18.9 in

Swiss Vintage Design Atomic Floorlamp by Haussmann for Swisslamps International

By Swisslamps International AG, Robert and Trix Haussmann

Located in Renens, CH

Aluminum “Atomic” floorlamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in the 1960s, and produced by

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Rocket Table Lamps

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H 30.25 in Dm 19.25 in

Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Rocket Table Lamps

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Southampton, NJ

An attractive pair of vintage atomic era rocket lamps having brass stems and ebonized steel bases

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Rocket Table Lamps

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H 30.25 in Dm 19.25 in

Pair of Atomic Era Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Rocket Table Lamps

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Southampton, NJ

An attractive pair of vintage atomic era rocket lamps having brass stems and ebonized steel bases

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Pair of 'Atomic' Brass Table Lamps on Sputnik Legs

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H 31.5 in Dm 8.25 in

Mid-Century Pair of 'Atomic' Brass Table Lamps on Sputnik Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of baluster form 'Atomic' table lamps, in plated brass, affixed by a central rod and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Midcentury Atomic Spunik Brass Chandelier by the Majestic Lamp Co

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H 22 in Dm 23 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Tripod Table Lamp

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H 12 in Dm 4.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Tripod Table Lamp

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage atomic tripod table lamp, circa 1950s. This unique piece features a cylinder perforated

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Atomic Yellow Japanese Studio Porcelain Lamp

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H 33.5 in Dm 11 in

Large Vintage Atomic Yellow Japanese Studio Porcelain Lamp

By Japanese Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage Japanese porcelain lamp in sunny yellow glaze with carved hardwood base.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Vintage Atomic Desk in Walnut with Floating Cabinet & Lamp

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H 43.31 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in

1950s Vintage Atomic Desk in Walnut with Floating Cabinet & Lamp

By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, Heal's, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A 1950s atomic desk in walnut and beechwood, attributed to Christopher Heal for Heal & Son. The

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fiberglass 1950s Two Shade Floorlamp

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H 70.87 in Dm 11.82 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Blue Acrylic Spaghetti Ribbon Pendant Lamp

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H 21 in W 17 in D 17 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Blue Pendant Lamp Veca Fontana Arte Italy 1960s

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H 11.8 in Dm 8.7 in

Mid-Century Blue Pendant Lamp Veca Fontana Arte Italy 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The beautiful vintage pendant lamp Veca Fontana Arte, chrome, and blue glass, sputnik, atomic

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Blue Pendant Lamp Veca Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

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H 20.5 in Dm 9.9 in

Mid-Century Blue Pendant Lamp Veca Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The beautiful vintage pendant lamp Veca Fontana Arte, chrome, and blue glass, sputnik, atomic

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage Atomic Clover Lamp Company Floor Lamp in Original Coral Paint, c. 1950s

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H 47.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1960s Atomic Orange Lamp Mad Men

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H 34 in Dm 8 in

Vintage 1960s Atomic Orange Lamp Mad Men

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage geometric lamp in bright orange glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 34" high overall, 20

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Atomic-Age Centrifuge Mushroom Table Lamp

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H 22 in Dm 14 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak & Brass Atomic Era Table Lamps

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H 30 in W 13 in D 8 in

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak & Brass Atomic Era Table Lamps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of vintage midcentury Danish modern teak & brass atomic era table lamps. Item features

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Atomic Age 1940s Molecular Model Turned Orb Lamps

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H 26 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Atomic Age 1940s Molecular Model Turned Orb Lamps

Located in Wilton, CT

Pair of vintage atomic age lamps consisting of turned maple orbs and discs in the manner of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Maple

Vintage Pair of Haeger Pottery Atomic Chrome Yellow Large Ginger Jar Urn Lamps

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H 33 in Dm 10 in

Vintage Pair of Haeger Pottery Atomic Chrome Yellow Large Ginger Jar Urn Lamps

By Royal Haeger

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage pair of Haeger pottery lamps in bright sunny yellow glaze, circa 1970s. Three-way

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Cylinder Shaped Tripod Lamps with Red, Orange, Blue Panels

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H 32 in Dm 9 in

Mid-Century Cylinder Shaped Tripod Lamps with Red, Orange, Blue Panels

By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

capture the whimsical zeitgeist of the Atomic Age. The vintage 1950s lamps feature a unique tripod design

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Plastic

Vintage 1950's Atomic Style Table Lamp With Laminated Shade

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H 30 in Dm 17 in

Vintage 1950's Atomic Style Table Lamp With Laminated Shade

Located in Papaikou, HI

Very spare and lean, but making a real design statement.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp Original Atomic Pattern S

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H 37 in W 6 in D 6 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp Original Atomic Pattern S

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Vintage Mid Century Modern table lamp featuring a glossy yellow ceramic base with a sculptural

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sputnik Lamp Vintage Atomic Chrome Chandelier Cosack, Germany, 1960s-1970s Star

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H 32 in Dm 14 in

Sputnik Lamp Vintage Atomic Chrome Chandelier Cosack, Germany, 1960s-1970s Star

By Gebrüder Cosack

Located in Nürnberg, DE

1960s-1970s Sputnik pendant light or chandelier by Cosack high quality made in Germany of chromed brass with 20 plastic balls (sputniks) you need 21 small Edison screw bulbs (E14)...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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$1,650 / item

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood

$74 / item

H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in

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By Peter Glassford

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These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Laurel Lamp Co. Atomic Sputnik Polished Chrome & Brass Table Lamp, C. 1970

$2,500

H 26.75 in Dm 6 in

Laurel Lamp Co. Atomic Sputnik Polished Chrome & Brass Table Lamp, C. 1970

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Tommi Parzinger

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...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier, 1953

Unavailable|~~$5,400~~

H 66.25 in Dm 20 in

Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier, 1953

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Classic uplight torchère floor lamp with three vertical brass rods supporting a shallow brass bowl and wider glass shade. The base designed by Gerald Thurston with a textured, fire a...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Robert Sonneman Eyeball Floor Lamp

$1,596Sale Price|20% Off

H 65 in W 17.5 in D 33.75 in

Robert Sonneman Eyeball Floor Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in San Diego, CA

Robert Sonneman eyeball floor lamp circa 1960s, USA. The lamp features a chrome sphere shade on a pivoting arm that can be adjusted to multiple vertical heights with cylindrical blac...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Triennale Three-Arm Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman

$2,200

H 60 in W 31.75 in D 12 in

Triennale Three-Arm Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Classic black and chrome Triennale model floor lamp by Robert Sonneman, circa 1970s. This example is in very fine, original and working condition, having three chrome arms which adju...

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Vintage Atomic Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage atomic lamp for your home. Each vintage atomic lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and pottery. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage atomic lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage atomic lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage atomic lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gebrüder Cosack, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. and Robert and Trix Haussmann are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Atomic Lamp?

A vintage atomic lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $749, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $4,726.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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.