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Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
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

Atomic Cosmic 1960s Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Star Burst Pattern Base
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Atomic, Cosmic, 60's Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Star Burst Pattern Base, Glass shade, Tri-light
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Atomic Pendant Light Chandelier by Kalmar, Polished Chrome, 1970s, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two 12-arm polished chrome atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'ATOMIC 12 HL' by J.T
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Swiss Design Classic Atomic Chandelier by Haussmann for Swisslamps Int, 1960s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Renens, CH
An impressive, original aluminium “Atomic” ceiling lamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Chrome Table Lamp Style of Karl Springer, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic Studio Decor
By Karl Springer
Located in Peoria, AZ
beautifully! A superb decor and illumination addition to your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or West
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
Outstanding table of the German artist Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen. Designed and handcrafted in 1956 this sculptural design is a nice example of the futuristic look of modern fur...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

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 California
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic
By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti
Located in Peoria, AZ
. Brass and wood is still in very fine condition after over half a century! Lamp works as it should and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Italian Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
design in cubic atomic form. It is made from solid brass with six light arm elements. This wonderful and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Sputnik Atomic 43-Arms Glass Aluminum 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 43-arm atomic chandelier/pendant light model "RS 43 Kugel HL" by Kalmar, Austria
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Brass Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Tube Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
atomic form. It is made from solid brass with six tube form light arm elements. This wonderful and rare
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Italian Stilnovo Style Atomic Space Age Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1970
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
atomic form. It is made from solid brass with six tube form light arm elements. This wonderful and rare
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Six Fred Press Atomic Eclipse Highball Glasses in Green and 22K Gold
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage set of six Fred Press "Atomic Eclipse highball glasses in green and 22 karat gold.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1950s West German Midcentury Scheurich Keramik Model 529-50 Pottery Atomic Vase
By Scheurich Keramik, Heinz Siery
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Large 1950s Scheurich pottery vase in mottled creamy/white lava finish, hand painted with black, orange and yellow stripes, with a yellow slip inside the vase. Two stickers: Scheuric...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

8 Cylinder Opal Glass Tubes Atomic Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Excellent 8 cylinder opal glass tubes and black-chrome metal body atomic XXL chandelier, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Atomic Kaiser Midcentury White 12- Arm Space Age Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury chandelier by Kaiser made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Space
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Perforated Metal Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 by Richard Galef Ravenware
By Richard Galef, Ravenware
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful 1950s functional design, and such an ingenious and sculptural piece. Also with a domed glass inset.  
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

Laurel Lamp Co. Atomic Sputnik Polished Chrome Brass Table Lamp, C. 1970
By Tommi Parzinger, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Laurel Lamp Co. Sputnik Polished Mixed Metal Table Lamp with Glass Shade. Featuring a sturdy, repolished, reflective Aluminum (5D) conical base, detailed with a bright Brass starburs...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Rare Pair of Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planters on the Metal Stands by Bauer
By Bauer Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of atomic age ceramic bullet planters with iron bases by Bauer, circa 1950's. The pair
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Arteluce Atomic Space Chrome Disk Lamp Mira "C" Designed by Ezio Didone
By Ezio Didone, Arteluce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury Arteluce saucer lamp.This Mira C Suspension provides diffused upward and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Atomic UFO Ashtray in Black and Red Molten Lava Space Age Midcentury
By Erwin Kalla
Located in Hyattsville, MD
6 and a half inch round dish ashtray with cork bottom, and makers markings.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Atomic Age Gold Metal and 8 Ball Flush Mount Light by Kinkeldey, 1970s, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic Age Gold Metal and 8 Ball Flush Mount Light by Kinkeldey, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1950s Christmas Silver Atomic Space Age RayGun Nutcracker Nut Gun Fun Gag Gift
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Awesome design. Functioning as designed, and appears it will crack a nut.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Atomic Age Metal and Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Hustadt, 1960s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Atomic age metal and glass flush mount or wall lamp by Hustadt, 1960s Germany Sculptural very
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Stamped Waring Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
By Waring Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
walnut U.K.A.E.A Uk Atomic Energy Authority double sided walnut desk This desk is sublime, the quality
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Arts Crafts Arizona Ironwood Table Lamp Live Edge MCM 1955 After Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
Shade! Dimensions 44" by 18" Here is a marvelous Arts & Crafts table lamp from the mid twentieth
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Atomic midcentury ashtray with magazine holder. Beautifully shaped with brass feet and a blue and
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

1950s French Roger Feraud "Clé de Sol" Treble Clef Iron Hat Coat Stand
By Roger Ferraud, Roger Feraud
Located in London, England
and object designer, celebrated especially for his imaginative midcentury coat racks with their atomic
Category

Mid-20th Century French Space Age Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Space Age SPHERE POD Lounge Chair set, France 1960 s
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Space Age Atomic Design 'SPHERE POD' Lounge Chair set of 2. Made
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

A Petite Lightolier Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic atomic stile, midcentury pendant light by Lightolier. Ceiling flush mount with glass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Fire Brigade in Narrow Street – Original Illustration by Charles Burki, ca.1960
Located in Langweer, NL
fire scene in the mid-20th century. Executed with Burki’s hallmark precision and cinematic realism, the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Drawings

Materials

Paper

The Phenomenon of Man - Original Gouache Illustration by Charles Burki, 1967
Located in Langweer, NL
a piece of postwar visual culture, reflecting mid-20th-century fascination with science
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Drawings

Materials

Paper

20th Century Italian Credenza With Brass Handles, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An Italian-made wooden credenza from the captivating mid-20th Century era. This distinguished piece
Category

20th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
. Model: Atomic, Sputnik. Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age. Materials: glass and brass. Colors
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Architectural Vintage Retro Chromed Standing Ashtray Ashstand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Architectural vintage retro chromed standing Ashtray Ashstand. Mid-Century Modern heavy and strong
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic brass table lamp with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Mid Century Long Credenza Sideboard
Located in Whittier, CA
Here is a large Mid Century credenza. Beautifully crafted, shows off a slight curve on the sides
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

1970s Mid-Century Modernist Atomic Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Kingston, NY
This superb 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik chandelier features an atomic form design on a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Pendant Light White Glass
Located in Vancouver, BC
Mid-Century pendant lights with white glass "Atomic Age" shades and wooden canopy and fittings
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Atomic Age Lamp by Daydream, 1950s
By Daydream Production
Located in Melbourne, AU
Australian Mid-Century desk lamp by 'Daydream', 1950s. A renowned maker of Australian lighting from
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Mid-Century Atomic Design Enamel Face Wall Clock
Located in Mount Penn, PA
enamel face. Great for a Mid-Century high end space, for form and function alike.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Walnut High Boy Dresser
Located in Toronto, CA
Dreamy vintage mid-century modern walnut high boy dresser. 4 deep drawers, with “floating” atomic
Category

Vintage 1960s Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Atomic Sputnik Table Lamps
Located in Kingston, NY
This superb pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik table lamps feature an atomic form design
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Grand 1970 s Mid-Century Modernist Fifteen Lights Atomic Chrome Sputnik
Located in Kingston, NY
This grand 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik chandelier features an atomic form design on a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Tall American Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Celebrate the golden age of American design with this stunning Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Lucite Floor Lamp
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
1960s Mid-Century Modern era. Amazing atomic age design featuring a tubular chrome shaft set on an
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern "Rabbit Ears" TV Antenna/Space Age
Located in Winnetka, IL
the Atomic/Space Age spirit of the period. A wonderful, nostalgic addition to a Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Atomic Chandeliers with 12 Lights, 3 Pieces Available
Located in Retie, BE
3 Midcentury atomic chandeliers with 12 handblown opaline glass globes. 12-armed molecular space
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Scandinavian Teak And Vinyl Lounge Chair cocktail bedroom chair 60s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
comfortable and supportive foam. Set on atomic teak splay legs. Original mid-century. Angled padded back
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Ceramic Dish Signed and Dated 1956 Frederick Harrop
Located in London, GB
Graphic Mid-Century Modern shallow rectangular dish set on four triangular feet of glazed
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Belle Kogan Anodized Aluminum Tumbler Set, Original Box
By Heller, Belle Kogan
Located in Dallas, TX
. Midcentury. Modernist. Twentieth Century. 20th Century. Atomic. Mid-century. Rare boxed set of eight DUO
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Italian Brass Atomic Styled Mirror
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great substantial 1950s Italian brass mirror accented with ball designs on both sides of the frame and three stick and ball design finial on top. Modernist shape that tapers from wid...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Mid-Century Atomic Age Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
. The style of this side table is also called 'rockabilly', 'atomic age', or 'space-age'. Germany, 1950
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Tricolor Atomic Plant Stand Germany, 1950s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Beautiful kidney shaped tripod plant stand in tri-color. This plant stand is a lovely colourful add-on for your room. Made in germany 1950s Good condition. Measures: Heig...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Burst Tripod Floor Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Measuring over 6 feet this one-of-a-kind sculpture brings explosive, Space Age drama to any space. Tripod, nucleus, and atom bursts are iron finished in black with small wooden spher...
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Teak Ice Bucket
Located in Toronto, CA
Splendid vintage teak ice bucket. Sculptural atomic design. Likely Danish, reminiscent of the space
Category

Vintage 1960s Barware

Materials

Teak

Atomic Age Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Majestic Lamp 1950s
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Surprise, AZ
Atomic Age Majestic Adjustable Lamp with Two Original Fiberglass Shades. This wonderful lamp was
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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Midcentury Atomic For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury atomic for your home. Each midcentury atomic for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and chrome. There are 73 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury atomic you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury atomic — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each midcentury atomic bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury atomic over the years, but those crafted by Kalmar Lighting, Kent Coffey and Lightolier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Atomic?

Prices for a midcentury atomic start at $175 and top out at $9,800 with the average selling for $735.

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.