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1950
s Pair of Atomic Age Stackable Triangle tables in Iron
White Laminate Top
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s American Mid Century Modern, Atomic age pair of stackable triangle table with white color
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Iron
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
Pair Tony Paul Atomic Brass
Wrought Iron Candle Sconces C. 1950
s
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair Tony Paul Atomic Brass & Wrought Iron Candle Sconces C. 1950's. Overall excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
6-ball Glass and Chrome Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6-ball Glass and Chrome Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Atomic Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with 2 hand-blown glass pieces in each lamp, made by
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rug
Kilim
s Midcentury Style Rug in Gray/Multi-Color Atomic Age Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rug hails from the latest prized additions to their acclaimed Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Yarn, Silk, Wool
Pair of Lightolier Chrome Tube Sconces, 1970s Space Age, Atomic
By Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
atomic, Space Age design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
German 26" Atomic Sputnik Chandelier White Glass Globes
Chrome by Kaiser 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
, Germany in the 1970s.
Model: Atomic, Sputnik, Orbit, Satellite.
Style: Space Age, Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Atomic Tri-Pendant Lamp In Teak With Frosted Glass Cones
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Glass
Measurements: 14" wide x 14" deep x 14" tall with adjustable hanging length
Condition: In e...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Atomic Cosmic 1960s Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Star Burst Pattern Base
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Atomic, Cosmic, 60's Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Star Burst Pattern Base, Glass shade, Tri-light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Atomic Energy Commission Building Office Logo Wall Plaque AEC Oppenheimer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
-Century Era. This large rare plaque was only used in official locations of the Atomic Energy Department
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
5-ball Glass and Metal Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
5-ball Glass and Metal Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
5-ball Glass and Brass Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
5-ball Glass and Brass Body Atomic Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Atomic Design Brass Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic Design Brass Pair of Sconces by N Leuchten, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Atomic Opal Glass Balls
Green Metal 5 Armed Chandelier, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic opal glass balls & green metal 5 armed chandelier, 1970s Germany
The lamp is in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Vintage Federal Glass Atomic Black and Gold Highball Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage Federal Glass Atomic Black and Gold Highball Glasses. Each tall glass with 3
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Chrome Table Lamp Style of Karl Springer, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic Studio Decor
By Karl Springer
Located in Peoria, AZ
beautifully!
A superb decor and illumination addition to your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or West
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
1950
s Atomic Age Patinated Brass Torchiere Table Lamp Pierced Cone Shade
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
cone, freshly rewired very nice and unique goes well with Mid Century, danish Modern Modernist
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Tall Sommerso Vase – Green
Honeycomb Amber Atomic
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vase designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Atomic Pendant Light Chandelier by Kalmar, Polished Chrome, 1970s, One of Two
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two 12-arm polished chrome atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'ATOMIC 12 HL' by J.T
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic
By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Located in Peoria, AZ
. Brass and wood is still in very fine condition after over half a century! Lamp works as it should and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Striking "Atomic Orb" Art Glass Ashtray in Ruby Red by Viking Glass
By Viking Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking "Atomic Orb" art glass ashtray in ruby red by Viking Glass, circa 1960s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Brass Italian Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
design in cubic atomic form. It is made from solid brass with six light arm elements. This wonderful and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swiss Design Classic Atomic Chandelier by Haussmann for Swisslamps Int, 1960s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Renens, CH
An impressive, original aluminium “Atomic” ceiling lamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
1956 this sculptural design is a nice example of the futuristic look of modern furniture in this era
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Exclusive Atomic Design Brass Black Metal Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exclusive Atomic Design Brass - black metal pair of sconces, 1950s, Germany
Very elegant and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Tube Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
atomic form. It is made from solid brass with six tube form light arm elements. This wonderful and rare
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Italian Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
atomic form. It is made from solid brass with six tube form light arm elements. This wonderful and rare
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Atlanta Midcentury Atomic Age Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Western Germany
By Atlanta Clock Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing midcentury triangular design starburst table or desk clock from the 1950s. Executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Atomic "Pop" Lidded Porcelain Casserole by L. Bernardaud
Co. of Limoge
By L. Bernardaud and Co., Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice Very cool and rare vintage atomic "Pop" lidded porcelain casserole by L. Bernardaud & Co. of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Atomic Age Iron Base Ottomans by Joseph Cicchelli, California Design
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of atomic age iron base ottomans / benches by Joseph Cicchelli, circa 1950s. Great California
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fred Press Atomic Highball Glasses with Two-Tone Gold and Frosted White Columns
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 mis-century modern highball glasses designed by Fred Press in the Atomic style with two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
1950s Atomic Expanded Metal+Wire Hi-Fi End Table LP Vinyl Record Stand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice mid-century accent. Shelf One Height is 7 in. / Shelf Two height is 16.5 in.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
8 Cylinder Opal Glass Tubes Atomic Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Excellent 8 cylinder opal glass tubes and black-chrome metal body atomic XXL chandelier, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Atomic Kaiser Midcentury White 12- Arm Space Age Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury chandelier by Kaiser made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Space
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Space Age Chrome Opaline Nine-Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful chandelier was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s by Fischer Leuchten. It is made of chrome-plated metal and has got nine white frosted satinated glass ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage atomic era, mid-century modern large iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Laurel Lamp Co. Atomic Sputnik Polished Chrome
Brass Table Lamp, C. 1970
By Tommi Parzinger, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s West German Midcentury Scheurich Keramik Model 529-50 Pottery Atomic Vase
By Heinz Siery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Large 1950s Scheurich pottery vase in mottled creamy/white lava finish, hand painted with black, orange and yellow stripes, with a yellow slip inside the vase. Two stickers: Scheuric...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut
Platinum Velvet Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern atomic side chair was realized in Italy, circa 1950. They feature
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Fred Press Atomic Eclipse Highball Glasses in Green and 22K Gold
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage set of six Fred Press "Atomic Eclipse highball glasses in green and 22 karat gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Glazed Ashtray Catchall, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
provides versatility and colorful fun with its beautiful color and finish. Ideal for your mid century or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$188 Sale Price
20% Off
Up of 3 Identical J.T. Kalmar Atomic Ceiling Lamps Chandeliers, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three identical huge Austrian Mid-Century Atomium chandeliers, designed and executed by J.T
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Atomic Age Gold Metal and 8 Ball Flush Mount Light by Kinkeldey, 1970s, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic Age Gold Metal and 8 Ball Flush Mount Light by Kinkeldey, 1970s, Germany
Sculptural very
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Arteluce Atomic Space Chrome Disk Lamp Mira "C" Designed by Ezio Didone
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury Arteluce saucer lamp.This Mira C Suspension provides diffused upward and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$1,042 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1950s Perforated Metal Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 by Richard Galef Ravenware
By Richard Galef, Ravenware
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful 1950s functional design, and such an ingenious and sculptural piece. Also with a domed glass inset.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Vintage 1960s Walnut Chalkware Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern atomic plaster and walnut table lamp with original shade, circa 1960s. Features
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Walnut
Atomic Age Metal and Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Hustadt, 1960s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic age metal and glass flush mount or wall lamp by Hustadt, 1960s Germany
Sculptural very
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1950s Sail Fish Bowl by Herb Cohen Studio Pottery Dish Midcentury Atomic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful rare handmade piece from Herb Cohen's ceramic studio. Cohen worked for Hyalyn most of his career. Signature style dates this piece before 1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
$510 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Pair of Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planters on the Metal Stands by Bauer
By Bauer Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of atomic age ceramic bullet planters with iron bases by Bauer, circa 1950's. The pair
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Georges Briard Gilt Glass Appetizer Dish 1960
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
most notable for the Mid Century Modern, Atomic & later 1970’s Kitsch designs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Atomic UFO Ashtray in Black and Red Molten Lava Space Age Midcentury
By Erwin Kalla
Located in Hyattsville, MD
6 and a half inch round dish ashtray with cork bottom, and makers markings.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
German Mid-Century Floral Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Honsel, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
-century lighting, 1950s ceiling fixture, atomic style light, mid-century design lighting
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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Atomic Midcentury Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of atomic midcentury furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of atomic midcentury furniture — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of atomic midcentury furniture, we have 755 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of atomic midcentury furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of atomic midcentury furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Temde Leuchten, Kaiser Leuchten and Max Bill produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Atomic Midcentury Furniture?
A piece of atomic midcentury furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,248, while the lowest priced sells for $102 and the highest can go for as much as $65,500.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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