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Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!
By Snider Clock
Located in Peoria, AZ
Snider Clock Lamp Atomic Age Masterpiece! With the "Iconic Golden Glow" Incredible Mid Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Pottery Rimini Vase Bitossi Raymor Londi MCM Atomic Age Orange
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Bitossi pottery Italian Rimini orange geometric pattern vase, circa 1960's. Add a spectacular dollop of color to any room. 14 1/2" high, 6" diameter. Excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

"ATOMIC AVOVADO VASE" 1949 One of Texas the World s Master Glazers MID CENTURY
By Harding Black
Located in San Antonio, TX
Harding Black San Antonio (1912 - 2004) "Atomic Avocado Vase" 7 inches tall. Dated 1949 Biography
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1940s Modern More Art

Materials

Ceramic

1950 s American Mid Century Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Desk Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Double head enameled finish gooseneck table/desk lamp, circa 1950's great colors very clean condition rewired cool colors and finish.
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Majestic Tall Rocket Lamps Atomic Age Attributed To Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic tall lamps in walnut frame with smoke Lucite accents and white plastic shades, circa 1950s in very good original condition.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Walnut

Iconic 1950 s Atomic Age Ceramic Baluster-Form Lamp with Abstract Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of stylized baluster form with long tapering neck above a compressed body tapering at the base; all raised on an openwork brass base with square plinth; height 18" (top of ceramic) 2...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1960 s Atomic Coat Rack for Hats Scarves Coats Gloves Very Space Age
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this amazing original 1960’s atomic energy aviation era steel
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Imperial Grand Rapids Atomic Era 2 Tier Laminate End Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Imperial Grand Rapids Atomic Era 2 Tier Laminate End Tables - a Pair. Item
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Vintage "Clef de Sol" Atomic Coat Rack by Roger Ferraud, 1950 s
By Roger Ferraud
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Vintage "Clef de Sol" Atomic Coat Rack by Roger Ferraud, 1950's. Overall great vintage
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1950s Atomic Age Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamps on Walnut Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of Danish modern table lamps sitting in walnut bases, with brass necks, in perfect
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pair of Atomic Age 1950s Lounge Chairs by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of refined minimal design with elegant lines; of iron construction with new ivory leather upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 8 Vintage Atomic Design Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Gold-Tone Caddy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-century atomic era roly poly cocktail glasses decorated with 22k gold with blue and white
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

American Mid century Atomic Age Rare Step End table in Bleached Mahogany/Lacquer
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic American Mid Century step end table , incredible lines and quality the legs are put togoether with no screws , it has a bleached mahogany finish with black lacquer legs, or...
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Mid Century Atomic Age Sling Chair in Leather, Iron Chrome by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique single sling chair in chrome pipping, with a solid iron combination, Freshly Recovered in Black leather and riveted, the chair is in its original condition circa 1970s, the ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Six Atomic Period Double Old Fashion Glasses w/ Oval Enamel Jewels Gold Stars
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Six large double old fashion glasses of clear glass with four rows of gold ovels with translucent jewel-toned enameled interiors in between raised textured gold stylized flower heads.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

American Midcentury Pair of Side Patio Tables in Iron and Acrilyc Atomic Age
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of solid iron tubbing end tables, freshly powder coated and new acrylic color tops excellent condition.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

American Midcentury Pair of Side Patio Tables in Iron and Acrylic Atomic Age
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of solid iron tubbing end tables, freshly powder coated and new acrylic color tops excellent condition.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Paul Bellardo Studio Pottery West Village Hot Atomic Chrome Orange Red Bowl Vase
By Paul Bellardo
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage hand-turned Studio Pottery bowl by the prolific and beloved artist Paul Bellardo, circa 1970s. According to his website, Mr. Bellardo, who just died this past year at age 93,...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

American Mid Century Atomic age Boomerang Shape Glass Ashtray by L E Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
LE Smith Colonial bue freeform retro glass bowl ashtray , circa 1950's excellent condition no chips or cracks .
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Trio of Solid Iron Jacks, Door Stoppers or Book Ends by Bill Curry Atomic Design
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
, circa 1950s Atomic Industrial age great for book ends or door stoppers.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of 6 original American Mid-Century Modern in its original walnut finish and cream
Category

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

UMBO Modular Shelving System by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1972
By Directional, Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Atomic Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

1950 s Atomic Mid Century Libbey Golden Tumblers Set of 8 Highball Glasses Caddy
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare to find set of 8 highball glasses by Libbey Golden , circa 1950's great condition perfect for the season , with caddy
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

1950 s Atomic Age Rare Table Desk Lamp Iron Base on Glass Shade and Copper Balls
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
, freshly rewired with a cloth cord, this lamp is unique represents an era on Atomic changes.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Iron

Mid Century Space Age Atomic White Glass Globe Tulip Floor Lamp by E.R. Nele
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Troy, MI
Sputnik globe floor lamp designed by Eva Renée Nele for Temde Leuchten Switzerland circa 1960s From the Figuration line, this lamp features a heavy enameled steel tulip base and 9 w...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Space Age Atomic White Glass Globe Tulip Table Lamp by E.R. Nele
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Troy, MI
Sputnik globe table lamp designed by Eva Renée Nele for Temde Leuchten Switzerland circa 1960s Model T-313 from the Figuration line, this lamp features a heavy enameled steel tulip ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of atomic, retro, Mid-Century Modern, swivel chairs fearure an aluminum trimmed frame with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Slipper Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, atomic-age, slipper, lounge chair features a tubular steel frame with newly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Westclox Tulip Table Clock
By Westclox
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer for your consideration a beautiful Westclox modern clock. Tulip atomic base
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Round Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic woodard sculptura table Offered is a mid century Danish modern woodard
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Upholstered Hoop Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of atomic, mod, Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron, hoop chairs upholstered in deep aubergine
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Modern Three-Seater Cream Sofa with Teak Paws
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern atomic mid century three seater sofa hails from the late 1950s and is an
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

1960s Modern Cork Table Lamp Blue Green Tiles
By George Nelson, Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table Lamp Fabulous & Fun Midcentury Modern Atomic Cork Table Lamp with circular Green and Aqua on
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Brass Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Chic pair of Mid-Century Modern/atomic tripod lamps with glass spheres, newly wired. Please
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Sideboard Credenza, 1952
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a gorgeous Mid-Century Modern atomic era sideboard or credenza by Heywood-Wakefield. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Terrazzo Stone Rare Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic age striking coffee table, solid walnut frame with terrazzo tops
Category

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

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice original pair of 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age table lamps, by Modeline The
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Taupe Gray Ceramic Hourglass Shaped Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
Very cool mid-century modern Atomic Age lamp in taupe and gray with orange and off-white biomorphic
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura 3-Piece Bistro/Patio Set
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic Woodard Sculptura 3-piece bistro set What a find. Offered are 2
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Tulip Dining Set by Chromcraft
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
with pedestal tulip style base. A unique atomic design that still feels modern and trendy after all
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Flame Stitch Platform Sofa 110"
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era floating platform sofa or couch featuring the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Chandelier by Robert Haussmann, 1960s, Switzerland
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage atomic chandelier designed by Robert Haussmann and executed by Swiss
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Silverplated Decorative Dish Signed Mesa
By Mesa
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and atomic Mid-Century Modern silver plated decorative dish was realize by the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Stepped End Tables By Gordon s Furniture
By Gordon Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking pair of atomic, mid-century modern, ebonized mahogany, stepped end tables or nightstands
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Modern Albert Parvin Style Walnut Gentlemans Chest, Fully Refinished
Located in Lutz, FL
Fully refinished Mid Century Modern Atomic Tallboy gentleman’s chest dresser in Walnut. Sculpted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Red Vinyl, Italy or France, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Regency, Italian Modern, Atomic Age, or Eclectic Contemporary interior. They work beautifully as
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Terrazzo Stone Rare End Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Diego, CA
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic age striking pair of end cocktail tables, solid walnut frame
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Rare Mid Century Modern Chrome and Textured Murano Glass "Molecule" Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
the esteemed designer Carlos Nason in Murano, Italy. Nason is renowned for creating space age, atomic
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Set of Twelve Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Platinum Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of twelve Mid-Century Modern atomic dining chairs were realized in Italy, circa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Biomorphic Walnut and Brass Table Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome mid-century modern sculptural biomorphic walnut table lamp with brass accents and wearing
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Claus Bolby Danish Modern Space Age Orange and Yellow Acrylic Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Bolby modern Atomic Age wall light consisting of rectangular sticks of yellow and orange
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pink Gold and Black Sputnik Starburst Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Marc Bellaire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Delightfully novel pair of Mid-Century Modern atomic age lamps. The pink, gold and black lamps are
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Space Age Chrome and Glass Three Tier Floor Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Toronto, ON
middle and base of the lamp. This mid century modern and atomic inspired floor lamp would be a great and
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Space Age Brass and Glass Three Tier Floor Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Toronto, ON
clasps. The three tiers are connected at the middle and base of the lamp. This mid century modern and
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

American Mid Century Airguide Walnut Case Desktop Barometer
By AirGuide
Located in San Diego, CA
condition great for mid century Danish modern atomic age home decor.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Leather Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of "atomic" Mid-Century Modern leather armchairs, circa 1970s, raised on pegged legs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1950s Original Walnut Adrian Pearsall Jacks Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Bensalem, PA
Mid-Century Modern atomic walnut and elliptical glass sculptural cocktail table Adrian Pearsall for
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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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.