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Mid Century Atomic Style Pair of Taper Brass Candle Holders
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly cool and stylish set of atomic design candle holders. These beauties are impactful in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Rare Atomic Shade Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare atomic shade pendant lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland Elegant and minimal design hanging
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Latex, Plastic

Atomic Lamp Ceiling Sculpture Trix Robert Haussmann Lamp Sputnik Design
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International
Located in Berlin, BE
The “Atomic Lamp”, designed in the 1960s by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann, is far more than a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Atomic Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Brilliant pair of wall lamps in brass, plexiglass and decorated glass shades. Most likely designed and made in Norway from circa 1960 second half. Both lamps are fully working ...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Atomic 1950 s English Wrought Iron Book Holder \ Magazine Rack
Located in Leicester, GB
A stylish modernist mid-century magazine rack from 1950's - 60's England. Gorgeous atomic style
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Mid Century Atomic Double Old Fashioned Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Six Mid Century Atomic Double Old Fashioned Glasses. Decorated in 22k gold with a starburst
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Midcentury Atomic Lucite and Steel Bar Tool Set , 1960s
By Maxwell Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
handle but does not distract from its cool factor and beauty. A sophisticated look in Atomic age design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Lamps Atomic Gold Leaf by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy
By Antonio Cagianelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Gallery, limited edition 10 exemplary. Artisanal handmade Atomic work, gold leaf finition. Monogram AC
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

1950 s American Mid Century Atomic Age Rare Fondue Pot Casserole
Located in San Diego, CA
find piece that add to mid century , atomic age and danish modern home decor.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Mid century brass tripod table lamp, 1950s, Atomic age
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large and unusual tripod table lamp. Made during the 1950s from solid polished brass with very high level of craftsmanship and finish. Original shade has been reupholstered with crem...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Classic Atomic Design French Modernist Umbrella Stand, Iron /Colored Balls
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Atomic French umbrella stand, charming item. Amazing sculpture, retains
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century German Brass Atomic Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Dorothee Becker
By Dorothee Becker, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-Century German brass Atomic ceiling pendant lamp by Dorothee Becker for Cosack in very nice
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Atomic Inspired Brushed Nickel Sputnik Chandelier with 54 Bulb Sockets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the iconic atomic and space-age designs of the mid-century era, this Sputnik chandelier
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Nickel

Atomic Chandelier by Trix Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International, 1960s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare Atomic Chandelier by Trix & Robert Haussmann, designed for Swiss Lamp International. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Robert Haussmann Atomic Suspension Lamp, Sculptural Lamp 1969
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The "Atomic" suspension lamp, designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured in Switzerland
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Atomic California Pottery Ceramic Grazing Tropical Pink Flamingo Figurine Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green flamingo ceramic figurine grazing on a grassy field . The statue depicts a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form kneeling down to graze on a gras...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Custom Made Steel and Leather Atomic Armchair in Burgundy and White
Located in Alhambra, CA
frame with leather upholstery in deep burgundy. Seat back is vinyl. Sleek atomic styling compliments a
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

1960s Atomic Lime Green Wood Table Lamp Tripod Iron Base
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Atomic Lime Green Wood Table Lamp Tripod Iron Base California atomic design. No label. After
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Eight Midcentury Libbey Glass Marine Life Atomic Design Tumblers
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Libbey Glassware 'Marine Life' tumblers or highball glasses with various fishes and marine animals in 22k gold on a ground or raised translucent green enamel waves.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Azure Cranberry Culver Shot Glasses With Atomic Caddy
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Azure Cranberry Patterned Mid-Century Modern Glasses With Atomic Caddy, in Bright Sunshine Yellow
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Metal

"Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp, J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Mortsel, BE
Step into the realm of atomic-inspired design with the extraordinary "Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
tradition-breaking, modern design! Case Study Home #16 By Architect Craig Ellwood in, Bel Air, featured
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid Century Floor Lamp Atomic, Sputnik, Cosack, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - representative.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Haussmann, and his wife and design partner Trix Haussmann, studied architecture and design with modern
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Atomic Highball Glasses with Silver Star and Streamer Design
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six vintage silver decorated highball glasses having a wide band above a large atomic style
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1950s Atomic Age Rare Table Lamp All Original Condition
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass and black painted metal, American Mid-Century Modern table lamp with its original
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

St. Atomic oil and tempera painting by Julio de Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
Julio De Diego’s Atomic Series paintings made an extraordinary statement regarding the shock and
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1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil, Tempera

Pair of Atomic Bar stools in the style of Frederic Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Atomic Bar stools in the style of Frederic Weinberg . Lightweight and space age in design
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron, Metal

Atomic Brass Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Italian Midcentury Chandelier in the Atomic Style from the 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Midcentury Italian chandelier in Atomic 50s style in green opaline glass and copper details.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Atomic Chandelier by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamps International
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Barcelona, ES
Atomic ceiling lamp designed in 1965 by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamps International
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large Space Age Midcentury Chrome Chandelier, Sputnik / Atomic, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- space age era - rare type - very nice style of lighting - representative.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Huge Atomic or Sputnik Chandelier Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional huge Murano glass, metal and brass chandelier in the style of Stilnovo, ca. 1980s. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is real eyecatcher in every room. The cha...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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 Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Great geometrical shape. Each sconce ...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rare Midcentury Futuristic Chrome Half Dome Torchiere Atomic Floor Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and beautiful atomic torchiere midcentury floor lamp. The base and top share similar
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

General Dynamics, Exploring the Universe, Sub-Atomic Worlds – Original Poster
By Erik Nitsche
Located in Zurich, CH
developing weapons of mass destruction. The International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 4 American Mid Century Atomic Age Style Cast Iron Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American MCM Atomic Age cast iron open back dining chairs with varying tweed upholstered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bitossi Blue and Green Ashtray with Atomic Floral Motif, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
, balanced composition of blue and bright green glazes, centered by an atomic floral motif typical of mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Metal Atomic Style Lamps, 1960 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Geometric Metal Table Lamps. Very versatile pair of MCM lamps that are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Metal

American Mid Century Atomic Age Iron Wicker Barstool by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Atomic age single barstool designed by Arthur Umanoff original fabric and condition swivel great
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Italian MCM Italica Ars Atomic Red Vases
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Italica ARS large hand-turned Fine pottery vases
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

mid-century minimalist Joan Miro Inspired Atomic Coat Stand 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
A rare and hard to find tipi shaped coat / hat and shoe stand. I only did find these in Belgium and this only for the 3th time in 20 years. Because of its playful shapes and color, i...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Atomic Sideboard in the Manner of Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Vittorio Dassi (attributed) Manufacturer: Dassi Era: 1950s Materials: Lemon Wood Measurements: 67″ wide x 18″ deep x 43″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Large Fused Art Glass Atomic Age Tray by Michael Frances Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Large fused art glass atomic age round tray by Michael & Frances Higgins, circa 1950s. The piece is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Art Glass

M.G. Wheeler Sight Light Saucer Atomic Age Articulating Table Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Novel mid-century modern Sight Light desk lamp by M.G. Wheeler. The space age lamp features a
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Atomic Age Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, 1950 s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid century modern industrial atomic floor lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age Sputnik Atomic-Style Brass Metal Table Lamp
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Miami, FL
plated and polished brass details. Brass base, atomic symbol center, end caps, neck stem and any brass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Atomic Age Chrome Plated Mid Century Japanese 12 Candle Holder
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool design on this cast metal chrome plated small candle holder Made in Japan, circa 1950's , 12 candle capacity 1/4" diameter per candle .
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Brass Wall Thermometer Baromether
By Springfield Armory
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic wall Thermometer by Springfield circa 1950s, nice walnut case in great condition working.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Fused Art Glass Atomic Age Bowl by Michael Frances Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Large fused art glass atomic age bowl by Michael & Frances Higgins, circa 1950s. The piece is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Atomic Style Brass Candle Holders In The Style of Jens Quistgaard
By Jonathan Adler, Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly cool and stylish set of atomic design candle holders. These beauties are impactful in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic space age sputnik orbit chandelier Measures: Diameter 17
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1960s Retro Kitchen Nook Sunroom Round Dining Table Starburst Atomic
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Paul McCobb style dining table. Massive and Heavy! The Top in great condition, with no chips, no scratches. Base is okay, with a recent gray spray over, and all leveling glides are p...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica

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
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Yarn, Silk, Wool

3-armed Adjustable Bordeaux Metal Rare Atomic Table Lamp, 1960s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Adjustable Bordeaux Metal Rare Atomic Table Lamp, 1960s, France Lamp is in very good
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Candelabra Candle Stick 3-Column Chrome Veneer
Located in Worcester Park, GB
vintage lovers and modern interiors seeking a touch of mid-century sophistication. Details: Origin
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Chrome

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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.