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1960s Switzerland Atomic Modern Hanging Lamp Style Robert Haussmann Swiss INTL
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Hanging Chandelier Pendant Lamp Made in Switzerland.
Aluminum Tube construction with sculptural cuts allowing the light to be diffused spectacularly.
Attrib...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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
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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
German Brass Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1960
s with Perforated Shade
Located in Krefeld, DE
Midcentury tripod table in brass and black lacquered shade. The central black perforated cone houses the light source made soft indirect light. Very nice condition with beautiful pat...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Biomorphic Walnut and Glass Coffee Table
By Erno Fabry
Located in Lutz, FL
legs, great Mid Century Modern Atomic Design. 49.5”W x 41”D x 16.25”H.
Good original vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
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
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
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.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
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
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.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
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.
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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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Iron
Huge Royal Haeger Hickman Vintage Vase Atomic Orange Art Pottery Mcm Jet Age
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge Royal Haeger vase in pear shaped bottle form with horizontally combed/striated texture and glowing orange glaze, circa 1950s-1960s. Measures: 23 1/2" high, 10" diameter. Excelle...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Bottles
Materials
Pottery
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
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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
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple
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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Terrazzo Stone Rare Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Harvey Probber
Located in San Diego, CA
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic age striking coffee table, solid walnut frame with terrazzo tops
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Atomic Brass Chandelier, White Glass Globes, in the style of E. R. Nele by Temde
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish 1960s Space Age Atomic Sputnik-style chandelier. In the style of E. R. Nele, executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, 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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Iron
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Mid Century Modern 3 Light Tension Pole Lamp 50s 60s Stiffel Era Brass
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLASSIC!
ATOMIC AGE
MID CENTURY MODERN
ALUMINUM CONE SHADE
TENSION POLE LAMP!
GOOD DESIGN!
CIRCA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
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 Chromcraft Black Lucite Tulip Table, and Six Swivel Tulip Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and sought after atomic midcentury dining room set with an oval table and six swiveling tulip
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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
Mid-CenturyAtomic Orange Homecrest Outdoor Metal Curved Back Glider Bench
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic orange Homecrest outdoor metal curved back glider bench
Offered is a Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Modern Brass and Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century modern brass and iron atomic fiberglass floor lamp with three iron legs and circular
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Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Modernist Chrome
Lucite Eyeball Desk Library Table Lamp 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century mid century modern style / atomic / modernist desk / table lamp featuring a cubic
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculpted Lounge Chair in Orange Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall of Craft Associates is one of Mid-Century's most prolific names in atomic design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Robert Sonneman Style Triennale Orbiter Ball Floor Lamp in Black
By Arredoluce, Robert Sonneman
Located in Topeka, KS
, of the era and a fun atomic age find.
Great atomic Age Mid-Century Modern three articulating arm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry Sun Orange Painted
By Bill Curry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
decor, industrial retro Pop Art.
Made in El Segundo, California.
1950s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1960s Belgium Three Stem Ball Chrome Floor Light
Located in London, England
Mid-Century Modern Space Age atomic sixties Belgium chrome floor light with three upright splayed
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,024 / set
"Saturn" Chrome Dropshade Desk Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic atomic age midcentury chrome desk lamp, the shade suspended from a semi-circular arc arm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Set of 12 Barware Glasses Blue and Gold by Georges Briard
By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
design.
Fantastic mid century vintage glasses by Georges Briard.
The set includes 6 highball glasses
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Swiss Midcentury Chrome Floor Lamp Trix and Robert Haussmann, 1965
By Swisslamps International AG, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Paris, IDF
-Century Modern extravagance, this Atomic floor lamp feels decidedly of Space Age ilk. New lamp bulbs
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Tall Boy Slim Sled-Based 5-Drawer Dresser by Durable Suites, Denmark, c. 1970
s
Located in Deland, FL
-Century Modern to Contemporary to Atomic and everywhere in between. Make it yours today before it's gone
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Atomic midcentury ashtray with a little tray.
Beautiful and elegant design, inspired on a
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Three Transparent Glass Globe And Chrome Tier Table Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
mid century modern and atomic inspired table lamp would be a great and timeless addition to various
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
MCM Design
Sputnik
Flush Mount Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950
s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Design Space Age Atomic 'SPUTNIK' Ceiling Chandelier Lamp by Kaiser
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Atomic midcentury ashtray with magazine holder.
Beautifully shaped with brass feet and a blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Fiberglass 1950s Two Shade Floorlamp
By Deutsche WK-Möbel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury fiberglass lamp. Atomic era design featuring two fluted shades on a sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Modern Cork Table Lamp Blue
Green Tiles
By Bill Curry
Design Line, George Nelson
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
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Robert Sonneman Molecule or Eyeball Chrome Table Lamp circa 1960’s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an Atomic Age mid century molecule or eyeball chrome four- light table lamp with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Atomic For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century atomic for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every mid century atomic was constructed with great care. There are 479 variations of the antique or vintage mid century atomic you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century atomic — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century atomic bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century atomic that is appealing in its simplicity, but Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar and Lightolier produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Atomic?
The average selling price for a mid century atomic at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $31,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Atomic
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
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