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Mid-Century Kidney Shaped Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Trenton, NJ
epitomizes the atomic modern age. Each tile is meticulously placed, while the brass trim helps create a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Richard Uhlemeyer Atomic Red West German Modernist Vase
By Richard Uhlemeyer
Located in Wilton, CT
Richard Uhlemeyer vase in atomic red glaze. Well proportioned storage jar form with thick, mottled
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Vintage 1950s German Modern Urns

French Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Classic Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier from the 50s 4 round, white patterned
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 1950s American Midcentury Atomic Iron Barstools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Great colors on these pair of 1950s, American Mid-Century modern barstools, solid iron bases in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Rare Vladimir Kagan Atomic Occasional Walnut Side Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
to bring together that Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. This piece has been fully restored to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1950s Iron and Leather Hoop Chair Atomic Design
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid iron pipping and thick new leather chairs circa 1950s the frame has its been resrayed, we have remake the leather cover and hand-stitched to the frame, the chair is nice and co...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Midcentury Austrian Atomic Loop Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This midcentury vintage umbrella stand was made in Austria in the 1950s. It is made of gold anodized metal and has got a black lacquered cast iron base.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Modernist Iron and Brass Log Holder, 1950s Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury Atomic age perforated metal, iron, and brass log holder, 1950s. Original patina and
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chim...

Materials

Iron, Brass

Atomic Bardot Brigitte Bardot Limited Edition Silver gelatin print
By Ghislain Dussart
Located in London, GB
'Atomic Bardot' Brigitte Bardot 1964 by Ghislain Dussart Brigitte Bardot in London 1964 (photo by
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

1950’s Italian Vintage Atomic Style Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A super stylish and very rare vintage dining table. It was made in Italy, and it dates from the 1950’s. It has a beautiful shape, patterned Formica top, and amazing ebonised steel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

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
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Biomorphic Louis Sognot style Atomic Boomerang Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The documented designer/maker is unknown. Atomic boomerang glass sofa table.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

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
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Atomic Age "La Fiesta" Western Sideboard by Monterey Furniture
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Atomic Age "La Fiesta" Western sideboard cabinet by world-famous California company Monterey
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Large Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very beautiful style of lighting - Rare type - Representative - Space age style.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Era Greta Grossman Style Cobra Table Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New Windsor, NY
Very close in style to the cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, but with slight variations; vented shade, coiled pen holders and the light switch is under the shade and not on the base. Br...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Large Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik / Atomic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - beautiful style of lighting.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Style Paavo Tynell Atomic Brass Chandelier Italy
By Paavo Tynell, Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1960s Brass Sputnik Chandelier from Italy 5 cup brass -with glass and iron rods. unmarked, attributed style designer Paavo Tynell. 29.5 height x 23.5 inches diamete...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Midcentury Atomic Age Striking Tall Cork Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique one of a kind tall cork lamp with walnut and brass fittings and ceramic color reflectors details, comes with its original lampshade, this lamp its in great worki...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Cork

California Pottery Freeform Atomic Age Catch It All Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful California pottery freeform bowl circa 1950's, great glaze a classic Atomic age piece no
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid century atomic double bulb table lamp, late 1950s
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern desk lamp, circa late 1950s. Atomic but also organic modern sensibilities
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Atomic Wooden Table Lamps by Georg Gin, 1950s
By Georg Gin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury atomic wooden table lamps by Georg Gin. U.S.A, 1950s. Marked "Georg Gin" in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Tapered Atomic Form Brass Wrapped Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and striking Mid-Century Modernist Tapered Atomic Form Brass Wrapped Mirror originates
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of Atomic Era Chairs in Bouclé - a Pair
By Young Manufacturing Company, Lane Furniture, Conant Ball, Kipp Stewart Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of atomic era chairs. The frames are made of wood featuring tapered ends and great joinery
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Plastic "Mushroom Cloud" Atomic Explosion Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
appearance. The overall design is a real success, as it manages to dispel the gravity associated with atomic
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Joyful Italian 1950s Atomic Articulated Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
tipped with color-matched "atomic" balls. It is very similar throughout to Angelo Lelli designs. At
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

“Atomic Vibrations” Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by Gerald Campbell
By Gerald Campbell
Located in Pasadena, CA
This abstract expressionist painting by Gerald Campbell features colorfully mottled, atoms-like forms with white outlines. Canvas is signed and dated by Gerald Campbell, a celebrated...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Atomic Jacks Bookends, Doorstop or Paperweight Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of 1950s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax. The pair are functional as
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Erik Nitsche "General Atomic" Poster for General Dynamics, circa 1958
By Erik Nitsche
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Erik Nitsche "General Atomic" poster for general dynamics, circa 1958. This piece was printed in
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Atomic Age Mid Century Tanker Style Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic American Office chair in original Naugahyde with steel frame swivels moves up and down, the backrest moves back and forward, a very nice and clean condition we cleaned the ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950 s Atomic age Paisley Shape Four Salad Bowls
By Russel Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful dramatic shape 4 salad bowls in paisley shape, circa 1950's solid monkeypod wood great condition. each small bowl is 7" in diameter. this shape is rare to find.
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Coloured Atomic Coat Stand by Roger Feraud, 1950s
By Roger Feraud
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fabulous modernist multicolour 'cle de sol' coat stand by Roger Feraud. This remarkable coat stand has 8 coloured wooden balls. Suitable for hats, coats, etc It is a stateme...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

American Mid Century Atomic Age Classic Fruit/Snack Bowl Centerpiece
By Bauer Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 3-tier ceramic bowls in pink and black combo with a metal handle, classic atomic age
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Bitossi Vintage Italian Atomic Rimini Red Art Pottery Horse Figure
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
and finished with electrifying atomic orange red mottled glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 9 3/4" long, 9
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Atomic Chnadelier by Trix Robert Haussmann For Swiss Lamp International
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International
Located in Vienna, AT
, resembling an atomic core. gold-colored aluminium, black plastic connections, original filament bulbs, which
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Atomic Age Rotocast Plastic Chairs by John Gale, circa 1963
By John Gale
Located in Downingtown, PA
Atomic Age rotocast plastic chairs by John Gale, in a great dark red color. circa 1963
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1950 s Atomic Age Magazine Rack Ashtray Holder Rack
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Really cool and hard to find 1950's European, magazine holder and ashtray metal frame wrapped with bicolor plastic lace, and polished copper ashtray.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

Robert Sonneman 3 Arm Atomic Chrome Ball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Robert Sonneman three arm Chrome Ball fully adjustable floor lamp. Easily adjust any of the heads in any position desired! Master switch on pole and each chrome ball head has a swi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sputnik Atomic Brass Wall Lamp or Sconce Sunburst, 1960s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and stunning Mid-Century Modern Sputnik, atomic wall lamp or sconce sunburst from
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Atomic Age Table Lamps in the Manner of Paul McCobb
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Cool pair of 1950s atomic age table lamps, rewired.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Atomic Kidney shaped Mirror Glass Coffee / End Tables Suite
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chicago, IL
tables. Glass and Mirror have organic wavy forms suspended by conical legs with atomic form supports
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atomic Period Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight midcentury double old fashioned glasses with stylized vertical fish and signed Fred Press. 22-karat gold fish on clear glass with black interior. All in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

American Midcentury Solid Mahogany and Iron Bookcase Atomic Age
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile solid mahogany and iron bookcase, simple design from the 1950s.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Atomic Age Room Divider Shelf and Lamp Combo Unit
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool white laminate and formica shelves with integrated lamp and brass fittings, versatile and unique in great condition with beautiful lamp shade all original and tested, a rare pie...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Bitossi Vintage Italian Atomic Rimini Red Art Pottery Horse Figure
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Rimini decor and finished with electrifying atomic orange red mottled glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 9 3/4
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage 1960 s Mottled Atomic Red Italian Art Pottery Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
. Fantastic atomic red glaze, circa 1960's. 11 1/2" high, 5 3/4" diameter. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Woodard 5-Piece Atomic Style Wrought Iron Patio Set
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare Woodard of Michigan patio set in the original 1950s turquoise finish. The table has it's original wavy glass and the chairs are only in need of cushions to be use...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Petite Enameled Top Atomic Age Table with Iron Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pistachio enameled top 1950s small table. Solid iron base the top shows light wear due to age but no chips great unique piece. We left the base in original finish with nice...
Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

American Mid Century Atomic Age Boomerang Bowl California Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare boomerang shape ceramic bowl by Robaul of California, circa 1960's great color with gold accents, nice shape no chips or cracks.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Large Atomic Chandelier by Trix and Robert HAUSSMANN, 1969
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large sculptural Chandelier designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann. Switzerland, SwissLamp International, 1969. The aluminium structure has twenty-three bulbs, and the arms are attac...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

American Midcentury Atomic Age Ice Crusher by Ice O Mat
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful design industrial atomic, Art Deco age, in Classic midcentury chrome, circa 1950s, the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Freeform Atomic Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Fiberglass Lampshade
Located in San Diego, CA
, atomic age.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

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
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

American Mid Century Atomic Age Vintage 12" Replogle Globe Rare Walnut Metal
By Replogle Globes
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare mid century modern atomic age Replogle Globe , sitting on walnu & metal base very hard
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

6 Balls Glass Atomic Chandelier by Richard Essig, 1970s, Germany
By Richard Essig
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6 balls glass atomic chandelier by Richard Essig, 1970s Germany The lamp is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Atomic White Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with six-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer Max Bill for
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

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Atomic Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal atomic modern for your home. Each atomic modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 480 variations of the antique or vintage atomic modern you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer atomic modern, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An atomic modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made atomic modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar and Lightolier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Atomic Modern?

An atomic modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,427, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $31,000.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.