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Vintage Kent Coffey The Auburn Midcentury Walnut Atomic Era Tall Chest Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kent Coffey The Auburn midcentury walnut atomic era tall chest dresser. Item features atomic era
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Tony Paul Pair Atomic Brass and Metal Candle Sconces, ca 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Unusual Pair of Brass and Iron Atomic Style Candle Sconces designed by Tony Paul in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

6 Hand Wrought Atomic Design, Aluminum and Ceramic Drink Coasters by Farberware
By Farberware
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six hand wrought aluminum drink coasters with ceramic inserts decorated in the atomic style
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

1950 s American Mid century Atomic Age Petite Folding Leaf Dinette Table
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic American Mid Century Atomic age small folding 1950's laminate top dinette table , very
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Vintage Western Flyer Blue White Childs Tricycle Pedal Bike Atomic
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1960s Western Flyer tricycle. Blue & White with black tires. Features a double step in the rear. Great for display and use!    
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

1950 s Atomic age Paisley Shape Salad Bowl 4 Salad Palates
By Russel Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful dramatic shape salad server and 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.
Category

20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

20th Century "Atomic" Coat Stand By Roger Feraud, France, c.1960
By Roger Feraud
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The stand created to carry hats and coats, with the typical solid multicoloured wood balls to the ends. The wood balls still bear the original paintwork and although there are obviou...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

Hago Mid Century 1950 s Atomic coat stand with yellow plastic bobbles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hago Atomic black enameled metal coat stand with Yellow plastic bobbles and metal ring for
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of Massive Atomic Jacks / Jax Bookends / Doorstop Attributed to Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of massive (9.5") atomic jacks, circa 1960s attributed to Bill Curry. The pieces can be used
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

American Mid-Century Atomic Age Freeform Melamine Set of Snack Trays
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of 4 new never used freeform snack trays, circa the 1950s in melamine, with beautiful pastel colors, and shaped one has the original sticker which we left but easy can be r...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Plastic

20th Century "Atomic" Coat Stand By Roger Feraud, France, c.1960
By Roger Feraud
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The stand created to carry hats and coats, with the typical solid multicoloured wood balls to the ends. The wood balls still bear the original paintwork and although there are obviou...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

Pair of Atomic Era Sculptural Side Tables in Grey Ceruse, 1955
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern end or side tables. Newly refinished in grey cerused. Labeled
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Italian Raymor Vase Chrome Red Art Pottery Bright Atomic Italica Ars
By Italica Ars
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Italian pottery Rouleau form vase in mottled atomic red glaze, circa 1960s. Attributed to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Set of Four Lightolier 1960s Midcentury Sputnik Atomic Chandeliers Glass Globes
By Lightolier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare set of four matching Mid-Century Modern Lightolier 30-light sputnik chandeliers, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1950s Mid-Century Organic Louis Sognot style Vintage Atomic Boomerang Table
By Louis Sognot
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Showing some nice patina on the wood surfaces.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1930 s Belgian Tubax Atomic Metal Rod Store Display Shelf Etagere
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unknown Designer, Stamped, "Belgium." Shelf will be shipped with 1/4 Inch Glass Shelves cut upon purchasing. Or smooth Slate panel shelving can be ordered for an additional $750, an...
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

1950s Atomic Age American Walnut Oval Coffee Table with Brass Knobs
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and unique on this beautiful American walnut coffee table, circa 1950s in the style of Paul McCobb, freshly refinished, solid and sturdy nice condition. With two single small ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Dazzling White Atomic Fiberglass Side Chair Set Eero Saarinen Style 1970s Mexico
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Sculptural atomic Mid-Century Modern exceptional pair of side chairs in
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Fiberglass

Pair of Atomic Age Fiberglass Lounge Chairs in Original Orange Fabric, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Atomic Age lounge chairs featuring striking silhouettes with curved fiberglass bases
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

4 Vintage Magis Bombo Atomic Bar Kitchen Swivel Piston Stools Stefano Giovannoni
By Magis
Located in Dayton, OH
4 Original vintage Magis Bombo atomic white bar stools designed by Stefano Giovannoni
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Lovely Vintage Style Chromed Atomic Coat Rack Floor Standing Very Cool Retro
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice chromed Atomic coat rack with eight hooks Please
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Pair of American Mid Century Hairpin Legs Low Stools Atomic Age
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of hairpin legs enameled metal frame low stools , circa 1950's freshly upholstered in Herman Miller fabric by Alexander Girard, nice original finish , with light rust we w...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Atomic 1950s Dutch Design Glass and Wood Display Cabinet Vitrine, Shop Counter
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury vitrine by Haasdijk, Rotterdam. Atomic era design in gray and yellow with gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ebonized Tommi Parzinger Style Atomic End Occasional Tables circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
walnut and the bases are ebonized and fitted with brass feet. These tables have that atomic look popular
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Wall Clock Weather Station by Sumbeam Atomic Space Age
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic space age clock weather station by Sumbeam thermometer , clock and barometer cream color plastic case with chome rings.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1970s Swiss Temde Design Atomic Globe Table Floor Lamp by Max Bill
By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Atomic globe table and floor light. Semi-transparent globe made of plexiglass with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

American mid century Atomic Age Collapsible Multi-positions Metal Candle Holder
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique extendable candle holder multi positions each disc has a 4.5" diameter , circa 1970's nice condition extends to 32" or more , its a great piece for a mantel or...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Atomic Chrome Floor Lamp by E. R. Nele for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic floor lamp with six-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E. R. Nele
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Sophisticated Atomic Table Lamps Black Mahogany Fine Brass Rods Style Raak 1950s
By RAAK, Gerald Thurston
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Delightful midcentury sputnik atomic table lamps. Sculptural Mahogany wood with black lacquer
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original Modernist 1960s Atomic Wall and Ceiling Light by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: atomic light wall and ceiling light Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Original Modernist 1960s Atomic Wall and Ceiling Light by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Atomic light usable as wall or ceiling light Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950s American Midcentury Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Brass Desk Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Double head patinated brass finish gooseneck table/desk lamp, circa 1950s great condition very clean condition original finish can be polished 3-way perfect working condition.
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bitossi Vintage Atomic Hot Orange Red Vase Raymor Label Italian Pottery
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Bitossi in mottled orange / red glaze, circa early 1960s. Sophisticated, hand-turned and slightly tapered bottle form with rolled lip and hot glaze suspended just above the f...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Haeger Pottery Atomic Chrome Yellow Large Ginger Jar Urn Lamp
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Haeger pottery lamp in bright sunny yellow glaze, circa 1970s. Three-way switch. Measures: 26" high overall, 17" to top of pottery, 9" diameter. Excellent condition. Sh...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Peill Putzler Smoked Blown Glass and Milk Glass Atomic Flush Mount Light
By Peill Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glass frame with an inner milk glass diffuser paired to accentuate this lights atomic style. In original
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Smoked Glass

Midcentury Atomic Sputnik Space Age Chrome Opaline Six-Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful chandelier was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s. It is made of chrome-plated metal and has got six white frosted satinated glass lamp shades. Each lam...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Opal Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
By Peill Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic opal glass wall or ceiling lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Atomic Age Rare Brushed Brass Finish Double Head Cone Wall Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful rare double cone wall sconce nice patina with a solid patinated brass neck, perforated brushed brass aluminum finish, circa the 1950s, in working condition ceramic socket...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950s Atomic Age Pair of Fiberglass and Brass Multidirectional Wall Sconces
Located in San Diego, CA
A hard to find and rare pair of 1950s wall sconces, with fiberglass shades and brass base, swivel switch these pair looks like was never used the condition it's great the wiring its ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Atomic Age Iron Ottomans by Joseph Cicchelli California Design
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of freshly upholstered ottomans, solid iron pipping legs with nice turquoise fabric freshly upholstered and the base its resprayed in flat black.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp with Atomic Details and Fibreglass Shade, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A modernist ceramic table lamp with atomic details, and original fibreglass shade. Probably from
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Six Fred Press "Atomic Eclipse" Double Old Fashioned Glasses in Coral 22k Gold
By Fred Press
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Six Fred Press Atomic era double old fashioned glasses in the "Atomic Eclipse" pattern with 22
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Three Vintage Atomic Jacks/Jax Bookends/Doorstop Attributed to Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three 1950s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax. The pieces can be used as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

1950 s American Mid Century atomic Age Folding Table in Walnut Naugahyde
Located in San Diego, CA
versatile and practical American mid-century modern Folding table with cream color naugahyde top
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Pair American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of original American Mid-Century Modern in its original walnut finish and freshly
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

MCM Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses in an Atomic Period Starburst Pattern
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four mid-century modern old fashioned glasses designed by Fred Press with panels of yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Rare Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planter on the Stand by Bauer in Pink
By Bauer Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare atomic age ceramic planter with iron base and beautiful pink glaze with Spreckels, circa 1950
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Atomic Credenza or Media Cabinet by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and unique Raymond Loewy style Mid-Century Modern credenza or media cabinet by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Lacquer

Three 1950s Swedish Round Atomic Side Tables in Teak Brass by Albert Larsson
By Peter Hvidt, Albert Larsson, Alberts Tibro
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
examples of Swedish design, they have atomic brass legs with wooden globe feet. Carefully restored, they
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1950 s Mid Century Atomic Age Rare Bar Cart Iron Frame with Cane Handles
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare black enameled iron frame bar car, dry bar with cane rattan wrapped handles on casters , very nice patina nice quality and great design.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

1950 s Bascal Annodized Aluminum Pitcher And 4 Cups Mid Century Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Great classic set of 1950 Bascal Annodized Aluminum Pitcher And 4 cups beautiful colorful , no dents light wear due to age.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Danish Teak and Upholstered Small Sofa with Original Atomic Design Fabric
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Fabulous little Mid-Century sofa, in all original condition, fabric is very special ! It does have some signs of wear as one would expect, but not threadbare ! a very iconic looking ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Italian Cassina Chrome and Glass Atomic Style Dining Table by Theodore Waddell
By Theodore Waddell
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A beveled 0.5 in. crystal glass circular top resting on an intricately constructed base of chromium-plated steel tubes, spheres and cables designed to a configuration of ever changin...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Fused Art Glass Plate/Bowl by Michael and Frances Higgins Signed Atomic Age
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
technique by the Higgins Studio. Great Atomic design signed in the back. Great condition no chips or
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Royal Haeger Hickman Atomic Chrome Orange Red Vintage Art Deco Pottery MCM Lamp
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Royal Haeger lamp in atomic chrome orange red glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 23" high, 11"
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Coat Rack Hat Stand Roger Feraud Atomic Space Age 1950-1960
By Roger Feraud
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage original French midcentury coat and hat rack hall stand Designed by Roger Feraud. Lacquered metal with colored wooden balls. Unusual model. Architectural.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

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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.