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 are table lamps used for?

Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table 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.

Atomic Lamps

Table Lamps Mid Century Modern Era

Atomic Glass

Atomic Design

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Mid Century Floor Lamp Atomic, Sputnik, Cosack, 1970s

$2,381

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Tall American Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

A Klassik Mid-Century Modern Atomic design ceramic tall lamp with brass fittings in perfect working

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Tall American Ceramic Table Lamp

$260 Sale Price

20% Off

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp

$356 Sale Price

34% Off

Glorious MId Century Danish Modern Atomic Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 1950s

By Hansen Lighting Co., Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peoria, AZ

Sweet! Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Tripod Table / Accent Lamp! Rare design! This is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Glorious MId Century Danish Modern Atomic Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 1950s

$1,024 Sale Price

20% Off

Pair of Mid-Century Metal Atomic Style Lamps, 1960 s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Geometric Metal Table Lamps. Very versatile pair of MCM lamps that are

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

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Metal Atomic Style Lamps, 1960 s

$472 Sale Price

27% Off

Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

LIGHTOLIER ICONIC! BEAUTIFUL EBONY! DUAL SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP By GERALD THURSTON Does your Case

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

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s

$2,900

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

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Midcentury Futuristic Chrome Half Dome Torchiere Atomic Floor Lamp

$2,560 Sale Price

20% Off

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design "Atomic" Low Floor Lamp, Denmark 1950 s

$2,084

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

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

$1,200

Pair of Frederick Cooper Chrome Atomic Table Lamps with Original Shades

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of ultra modern Frederick Cooper "Atomic" table lamps. The polished steel Space Age bodies

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Frederick Cooper Chrome Atomic Table Lamps with Original Shades

$4,400

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

By M.G. Wheeler

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Novel mid-century modern Sight Light desk lamp by M.G. Wheeler. The space age lamp features a

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

$795

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 Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Murano Chrome Lamp

$1,250

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

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

3-armed Adjustable Bordeaux Metal Rare Atomic Table Lamp, 1960s, France

$1,513

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

Located in Weehawken, NJ

silhouette and a warm walnut wood neck. The lamp retains its original lampshade with an atomic starburst

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

$775

Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp! Atomic Heifetz Era 1950s Inverted Shade

By Heifetz

Located in Peoria, AZ

ICONIC POPULUXE! MID CENTURY MODERN WROUGHT IRON METAL TRIPOD / HAIRPIN TABLE LAMP! ATOMIC

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp! Atomic Heifetz Era 1950s Inverted Shade

$2,500

Mid Century Modern Atomic Brass Rocket Table Lamp 1950s Sputnik Torpedo Shape

By General Lighting

Located in Peoria, AZ

Stunning! Mid Century Modern Brass Accented Rocket Ship Style Table Lamp! Here is a marvelous

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Atomic Brass Rocket Table Lamp 1950s Sputnik Torpedo Shape

$1,360 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Metal Atomic Tripod Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 50s

By Frederic Weinberg, Hansen Lighting Co.

Located in Peoria, AZ

: 7" by 7" by 14" tall This is a marvelous mid century lamp that features an Atomic Modern styled

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Metal Atomic Tripod Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 50s

$1,024 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid Century Atomic Age Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, 1950 s

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Mid century modern industrial atomic floor lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Atomic Age Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, 1950 s

$1,200

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

$499 / item

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

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

Materials

Metal

Glorious Mid Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Black White 24kt Gold 1950s

$719 Sale Price

34% Off

Arteluce Articulating Swing Arm Saucer Italian Brass Desk Lamp 1950s MCM Atomic

By Arteluce

Located in Peoria, AZ

ARTELUCE SAUCER SHADE ARTICULATING DESK/TABLE LAMP EXQUISITE ITALIAN STYLE! CIRCA 1953 SIMPLY

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arteluce Articulating Swing Arm Saucer Italian Brass Desk Lamp 1950s MCM Atomic

$2,430

Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Peoria, AZ

Original 1950 Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp Fiberglass Shade Rare Prototype or Pre-patent Competitor

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s

$1,815

Glorious MId Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Mint Green Fiberglass Shade 1950s

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peoria, AZ

WoW! 1955 Porcelain & Fiberglass Mid Century Modern Atomic/Sputnik Table Lamp Original

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

Materials

Metal

Glorious MId Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Mint Green Fiberglass Shade 1950s

$2,040 Sale Price

20% Off

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.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

1950s Atomic Tripod Floor Lamp in Teak with Balloon Shade

$2,274

Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of 1970's space age atomic chrome table lamps with both a upper standard edison screw

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino

$1,680 / set

Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; (likely) Majestic Lamp Co. - Los Angeles Atomic-era table lamp. This sculptural table

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade

$925

1950s Authentic Mid-Century Modern Double Shade Table Lamp by Majestic Lamp Comp

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Monrovia, CA

Lamp Co. Beautiful Atomic 1950s double shade table lamp by Majestic Lamp Company is in excellent

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Authentic Mid-Century Modern Double Shade Table Lamp by Majestic Lamp Comp

$5,200

Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Lucite Spaghetti Globe Table Lamp - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Lucite Spaghetti Globe Table Lamp - Pair Super cool pair of

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Lucite Spaghetti Globe Table Lamp - Pair

$1,500 / set

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. Shade

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Vintage 1960s American Futurist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960 s Atomic Age Mid Century Modern Futuristic 3 Light Table Lamp

$1,032 Sale Price

20% Off

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 Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp

$2,632

A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp in the manner of 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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

$3,950

Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM

By Guido Gambone

Located in Peoria, AZ

PREPARE FOR THE LANDING! DANISH MODERN MID CENTURY UFO LAMPS GOLD FLECKS IN PLASTER! ATOMIC

Category

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

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM

$5,850 Sale Price / set

35% Off

Chrome Table Lamp Style of Karl Springer, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic Studio Decor

By Karl Springer

Located in Peoria, AZ

FABULOUS! CHROME TABLE LAMP PERSPEX DIFFUSER AND LINEN SHADE IN THE STYLE OF KARL SPRINGER, CIRCA

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chrome Table Lamp Style of Karl Springer, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic Studio Decor

$4,900

Mid Century Modern Up Light Table Lamp Atomic Italian Design Angelo Lelli 1950

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Peoria, AZ

STUNNING! ITALIAN MID CENTURY STYLE! MID CENTURY MODERN PUNCHED METAL SHADE ACCENT/UP LAMP

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Up Light Table Lamp Atomic Italian Design Angelo Lelli 1950

$2,320 Sale Price

48% Off

1950s Heifetz Birch Wood Black Steel Mid Century Danish Modern Atomic Table Lamp

By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz

Located in Peoria, AZ

EXQUISITE! HEIFETZ ABSTRACT, MODERN SCULPTED STEEL & BIRCH TABLE LAMP! VERY RARE! CLEAN ALL

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1950s Heifetz Birch Wood Black Steel Mid Century Danish Modern Atomic Table Lamp

$3,599 Sale Price

20% Off

Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Peoria, AZ

FABULOUS! WOOD, PERSPEX & BRASS GEOMETRIC TABLE LAMP IN THE STYLE OF GIO PONTI, CIRCA 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic

$3,995

Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor

By Kurt Versen

Located in Peoria, AZ

KURT VERSEN GOOSE NECK DESK LAMP! ICONIC! MID CENTURY DESIGN AT ITS FINEST! GORGEOUS RED ENAMEL

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor

$3,500

Mid Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Age Table Lamp, Gerald Thurston, 1950 s

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Very cool mid century Sputnik atomic age table lamps in brass and metal, rewired, shade not

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Age Table Lamp, Gerald Thurston, 1950 s

$1,500

Steinhauer Atomic Vintage Mushroom Lamp

By Steinhauer

Located in Manzano, IT

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

Category

Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Steinhauer Atomic Vintage Mushroom Lamp

$1,739

Mid Century Modern J. T. Kalmar Franken KG Atomic 7 Chrome Table Lamp

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Lafayette, IN

Rare "Atomic 7" model table lamp by J.T. Kalmar of Austria. The unique design is inspired by the

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern J. T. Kalmar Franken KG Atomic 7 Chrome Table Lamp

$2,274 Sale Price

35% Off

Mid-Century Standing Lamp with Milk Glass Shade

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Dekalb, IL

fiberglass shade. A striking example of atomic-era lighting, this floor lamp features a tripod appearance

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Standing Lamp with Milk Glass Shade

$1,820

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Atomic Cosmic 1960s Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Star Burst Pattern Base

$1,495

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Weesp, NL

"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC. The lamp has a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp

$2,636 Sale Price

24% Off

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

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

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

$395

Large Pair of Original American Atomic circa 1940s Polished Chrome Table Lamps

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very retro pair of large original circa 1940s American Atomic five

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Pair of Original American Atomic circa 1940s Polished Chrome Table Lamps

$5,148 / set

Mid Century Modern Atomic Eyeball Table Lamps by Sijaj Hrastnik, 70s, Pair

Located in Lucija, SI

Very retro red pair of Mid Century Eyeball Table Lamps were made by Sijaj Hrastnik Yugoslavia in

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Atomic Eyeball Table Lamps by Sijaj Hrastnik, 70s, Pair

$702 / set

1950 s Atomic Age Patinated Brass Torchiere Table Lamp Pierced Cone Shade

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare patinated brass 3-way torchiere table lamp, circa 1950's with pierced perforated

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 s Atomic Age Patinated Brass Torchiere Table Lamp Pierced Cone Shade

$875

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

$2,800 / set

Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp. Item

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Walnut

Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp

$2,500

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light

By Clay Michie

Located in Peoria, AZ

. An iconic Clay Michie lamp is a treasured object to enjoy in your Palm Springs atomic ranch, NY

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light

$3,900

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor

By Clay Michie

Located in Peoria, AZ

CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor

$5,500

Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60 s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Architectural Mid Century, Atomic, Space Age jack form table lamp, by Lightolier, design attributed

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60 s

$695

Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass Glass Side Table Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass & Glass Side Table / Floor Lamp. Circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass Glass Side Table Floor Lamp

$695

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Green Ceramic Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair

By Modernera Lamp Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue and Green Sculpted Ceramic Atomic Era Drip Glazed Table Lamps by

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Green Ceramic Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair

$1,250

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

$232 Sale Price

20% Off

Opaline Glass and Metal Atomic Age Pair of Table Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Opaline glass and metal pair of atomic age table lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Rare

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Opaline Glass and Metal Atomic Age Pair of Table Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s

$929 / set

Pair of Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamps RS 6 TL , Aluminum Glass, 1970

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

lampshades. Each lamp takes six small screw base bulbs type E14 (3 x 40 W max). It is possible to use the

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Pair of Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamps RS 6 TL , Aluminum Glass, 1970

$7,400 / set

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Atomic Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of atomic lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique atomic lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. We have 537 antique and vintage atomic lamps in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Atomic lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Atomic lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Kaiser Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar and Majestic Lamp Company each produced beautiful atomic lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Atomic Lamps?

Prices for atomic lamps start at $150 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $1,686.

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.

Questions About Atomic Lamps

What is atomic lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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 are table lamps used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an atomic lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.

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