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 Unknown Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Space Age Brass and Glass Three Tier Floor Lamp

$1,700

20th Century Space Age 3 Balls Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

, glass pendant Kaiser Leuchten Fantastic 3 opal ball glass green metal body atomic age ceiling lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

20th Century Space Age 3 Balls Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

$1,424

Space Age 13 Balls Orange Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

glass atomic age pendant lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Space Age 13 Balls Orange Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

$4,272

Sputnik Satellite Wall Sconce Chrome and Glass by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in South Charleston, WV

). Sometimes referred to as the atomic molecule lamp by designers, produced about 1955 and a modernist vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Sputnik Satellite Wall Sconce Chrome and Glass by Lightolier

$1,990

Classic Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Atomic Lamps, Nessen Studios

By Nessen Studio

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern brass atomic lamps,,Retain original parchment lamp shades

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Classic Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Atomic Lamps, Nessen Studios

$1,280

Rare 1950 s Atomic Lamp, Germany

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This asymmetrical wire frame lamp with hairpin legs is wound with pink and black nylon cord. When

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare 1950 s Atomic Lamp, Germany

$1,695

Pair of Majestic Lamp Co. Atomic Lamps, Mid-Century Modern

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nice matched pair of Mid Century Modern table lamps made by the Majestic Lamp Co,. Walnut and brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Majestic Lamp Co. Atomic Lamps, Mid-Century Modern

$1,650

Pair of Atomic Lamps Signed F.A.I.P.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

rough granite textured surface with black indented areas and atomic glyphs. Lamps have been

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Atomic Lamps Signed F.A.I.P.

$1,995

Pair of Atomic Rembrandt Lamps

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of atomic Rembrandt Masterpiece lamps. Each lamp has 3 painted wood discs. Each lamp measures

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Atomic Rembrandt Lamps

$2,100

Majestic Z Atomic Table Lamp, circa 1950

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

A striking 1950s Z Lamp produced by the Majestic Lamp Company. Very good overall condition. Lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Majestic Z Atomic Table Lamp, circa 1950

$475

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

$1,900

Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. Iron Brass Atomic 1950s Fiberglass Shade

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

ICONIC BLACK & GOLD! MAJESTIC "Z" STYLE FLOOR LAMP WROUGHT IRON & BRASS ACCENTS FIBERGLASS SHADE

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. Iron Brass Atomic 1950s Fiberglass Shade

$3,500

Rare Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. Iron Atomic 1950s Dual Cone Shades

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

ICONIC BLACK & GOLD! DUAL CONE FLOOR LAMP WROUGHT IRON & BRASS ACCENTS Attributed to MAJESTIC

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. Iron Atomic 1950s Dual Cone Shades

$1,799

Teak Atomic Floor Lamp

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Teak atomic floor lamp. Mid-Century Modern Space Age design.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Teak Atomic Floor Lamp

$1,250

Teak Atomic Floor Lamp

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Teak atomic floor lamp. Mid-Century Modern Space Age design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Teak Atomic Floor Lamp

$1,250

Teak Atomic Floor Lamp

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Teak atomic floor lamp. Mid-Century Modern Space Age design.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Teak Atomic Floor Lamp

$995

1970s Chrome Atomic Cluster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of chrome atomic cluster lamps on black pedestal bases. Six globes per lamp. Light may be

Category

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

1970s Chrome Atomic Cluster Lamps

$4,250

Original Sculptural Atomic Desk Lamp

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this Original Sculptural Atomic Desk Lamp made in wood, brass accents and

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Original Sculptural Atomic Desk Lamp

$3,000

American Midcentury Atomic Age Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare striking atomic age table lamp, with iron design wood ball and base freshly rewired and new

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Atomic Age Table Lamp

$575

Atomic mid century table lamp, 1960s

Located in View Park, CA

An atomic mid century table lamp by CN Burman & Co, circa 1970. Tones of silver and grenadine

Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Atomic mid century table lamp, 1960s

$380

Emerald Green Atomic Style Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

An emerald green, atomic style ceramic table lamp. Shaped like a cactus, with a reeded vase and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Emerald Green Atomic Style Table Lamp

$595

Atomic Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Atomic Brass Plated Opaline Glass Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plastic

Atomic Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s

$760

Mid Century Atomic Table Lamps, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of mid century atomic style ceramic lamps in white, black and gold. Round lamps that taper

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Atomic Table Lamps, a Pair

$2,495

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 1960s Atomic Orange Lamp Mad Men

$595

Midcentury Italian Modern Atomic Design Table Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

A unique table lamp with sculptural shape. Small in size, yet very elegant with tons of unique

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Midcentury Italian Modern Atomic Design Table Lamp

$1,250

Pair of Period 1950s Atomic Age Lamps

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare, atonic age, hand made pottery, starburst globe table lamps on metal base with disc feet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Period 1950s Atomic Age Lamps

$450

Atomic Molecule Chrome Floor Lamp , 1970s , USA

By Reggiani

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Five Opale glass eyeball sitting on a deep chrome sculptural valve shaped base. Well made , solid construction. Five candelabra E12 size socket rated at 40 watts max each .

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Atomic Molecule Chrome Floor Lamp , 1970s , USA

$2,000

Atomic Red Enamel Bras Bullet Desk Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Red and gold atomic bullet metal desk table lamp. Measures 6"wide x 13"deep x 18.5" tall. Base

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Atomic Red Enamel Bras Bullet Desk Table Lamp

$700

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Multidirectional Floor Lamp Atomic Age

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in San Diego, CA

American Atomic Mid-Century Modern reading lamp designed, in a cream color and brass fittings

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Multidirectional Floor Lamp Atomic Age

$1,275

Atomic Age Pebble Stone and Teak Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century Modern pebble stone and teak table accent lamp. Measures: 29" height x 12" wide x 12

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Atomic Age Pebble Stone and Teak Table Lamp

$1,898

Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Wayne, NJ

Mid-Century Modern floor lamp. Each of the three shades can be turned on independently. The arms

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp

$2,200

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Metal Conical Table Lamp

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp with a unique enameled orange metal base. This

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Metal Conical Table Lamp

$495

Pair of Danish Modern Atomic Age Teak Rocket Table Lamps

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice pair of Danish modern atomic age teak rocket table lamps circa 1980s. The lamps are in very

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Teak, Linen

Pair of Danish Modern Atomic Age Teak Rocket Table Lamps

$900

Atomic Chrome Six-Arm Table Lamp Mid-Century, 1960s-1970s

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Atomic chrome six-arm table lamp, Mid-Century, late 1960s-early 1970s, chrome metal body, with six

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Chrome Six-Arm Table Lamp Mid-Century, 1960s-1970s

$675

1950 s Atomic Flying Saucer Lamp by Esther Lighting Co.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A petite atomic flying saucer accent lamp from Australia, made by the Esther Lighting Company

Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950 s Atomic Flying Saucer Lamp by Esther Lighting Co.

$1,495

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

$540

Pair of 1950s Ceramic Tall Striped Atomic Age Table Lamps

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of tall art pottery table lamps, circa 1950s. The lamps have been totally restored

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Ceramic Tall Striped Atomic Age Table Lamps

$1,250

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Pair of Table Lamps

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and hard to find pair of American Mid-Century Modern, iron and wood table lamps freshly

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Pair of Table Lamps

$1,150

1950s Atomic Age Pair of Ceramic and Metal Table Lamps

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice and unique pair of ceramic bases with metal accents table lamps, circa 1950s. No lampshades

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Atomic Age Pair of Ceramic and Metal Table Lamps

$748

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Glass Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare table or desk lamp, circa 1950s. Completely restored, and re-wired. The lampshade has

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Glass Lamp

$575

Mid Century Modern atomic age Multidirectional Brass Desk/Table Lamp

By Jacques Biny

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare multidirectional brass desk top lamp with polished aluminum shade and solid

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Modern atomic age Multidirectional Brass Desk/Table Lamp

$875

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

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

$749

Pair of 1950s Atomic Age Conical-form Green Glazed Ribbed Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Great midcentury design, each ribbed conical-shaped ceramic lamp resting on a concave forest-green

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of 1950s Atomic Age Conical-form Green Glazed Ribbed Lamps

$4,320

Pair of Majestic Cork Table Tall Lamps Atomic Age Original Lampshades

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of tall table lamps in cork with walnut and brass fittings and original lampshades

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cork

Pair of Majestic Cork Table Tall Lamps Atomic Age Original Lampshades

$775

American Mid-Century Modern Tall Table Lamp by Heifetz Atomic Age

By Heifetz Rotaflex

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking tall and rare lamp designed by Heifetz with a plastic corrugated shade by Rotoflex, circa

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Modern Tall Table Lamp by Heifetz Atomic Age

$950

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Cadillac Pink 1950 Decor

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN CADILLAC PINK & BLACK 3 ARTICULATING SHADES TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Cadillac Pink 1950 Decor

$1,999

Atomic Mid-Century Modern Articulating Eyeball Spot Lamps by OMI Koch Lowy

By Koch Lowy

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern polished chrome table lamps by OMI Koch & Lowy. These Atomic space-age

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Atomic Mid-Century Modern Articulating Eyeball Spot Lamps by OMI Koch Lowy

$1,200

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

$850

Atomic Nucleus Ball Shape on Brass Tripod Legs Stitched Shades Table Lamps MINT!

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Sputnik Atomic Nucleus Ball Shape on Brass Tripod Legs Stitched Shades Table Lamps MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Atomic Nucleus Ball Shape on Brass Tripod Legs Stitched Shades Table Lamps MINT!

$2,600

1950 s American Mid-Century Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Desk Lamp

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in San Diego, CA

Double head brass finish gooseneck table/desk lamp, circa 1950's great condition very clean

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 s American Mid-Century Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Desk Lamp

$575

Bitossi Raymor Orange Lamp Vase Ceramic Londi Italian Huge Atomic Drip Pottery

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Huge Bitossi pottery lamp in bright orange lava drip glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 38" high overall

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Bitossi Raymor Orange Lamp Vase Ceramic Londi Italian Huge Atomic Drip Pottery

$950

J.T. Kalmar Atomic Tower Floor Lamp RS6-TL Space Age 1972

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

glass. Wiring: the lamp has been tested with US American light bulbs under 120v and works flawlessly

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

J.T. Kalmar Atomic Tower Floor Lamp RS6-TL Space Age 1972

$2,950

Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Table Lamp! Space Age Atomic Era Tripod 1950s

By Heifetz

Located in Peoria, AZ

unrecognized! This is an Icon - one of the finest Atomic "Rocket Ship" lamps! The tripod base is made of

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Table Lamp! Space Age Atomic Era Tripod 1950s

$2,500

1960s Kaiser Metal Floor Lamp in Orange Atomic Design Space Age Pop Art

By Kaiser

Located in München, DE

Beautiful rare Kaiser metal floor lamp with five opal glass balls. Great sixties Space Age, Pop Art

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Kaiser Metal Floor Lamp in Orange Atomic Design Space Age Pop Art

$2,017

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

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

$950

Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Sculpted Wood White Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Sculpted Wood White Textured Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Sculpted Wood White Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair

$595

Space Age, 1970s Atomic Arco Arc Three-Arm Chrome Floor Lamp Carrera Marble Base

Located in West Hartford, CT

Atomic chrome atomic arc floor lamp with carrera marble base. Arms are adjustable and shades are a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Space Age, 1970s Atomic Arco Arc Three-Arm Chrome Floor Lamp Carrera Marble Base

$1,875

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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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