1950"s American MCM Atomic Age Patio Side TV Tray End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic 1950's iron & Acrylic top patio end table with handles , excellent condition we have sandblasted and enameled the base polished the top this tables are whimsical , and ...
Iron
Iconic LAUREL X LAMP PAIR Sculpture Polished Brass MCM Atomic Mid Century Modern
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Laurel Lamp "X" MCM Brass Table Lamps Pair Richard Barr & Harold Weiss Rarest of all the Laurel Lamps! Coveted Brass X lamps! Original State! One has to wait a long time to a...
Metal, Brass
Chrome Table Lamp Style of Karl Springer, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic Studio Decor
By Karl Springer
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS! CHROME TABLE LAMP PERSPEX DIFFUSER AND LINEN SHADE IN THE STYLE OF KARL SPRINGER, CIRCA 1960s Dimensions: Approximately 25" tall by 18" deep and 18" wide This extremely...
Metal
Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic
By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS! WOOD, PERSPEX & BRASS GEOMETRIC TABLE LAMP IN THE STYLE OF GIO PONTI, CIRCA 1960s Dimensions: Approximately 28" tall by 16" deep and 16" wide This extremely rare It...
Metal
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 seat cushions (Style of: FREDERIC WEINBERG) (PRICED AS SET) 3 chairs are in a brown...
Iron
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Chrome Three Cylinder "Skyscraper" Floor Lamp by Neal Small
By Neal Small
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find MCM atomic chrome three cylinder "skyscraper" floor lamp by Neal Small, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Vintage Atomic MCM Wrought Iron Barstools - A Pair
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add this quintessential pair of MCM stools to your collection and bring a touch of vintage flair to your home today.
Wrought 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. Bright atomic red glaze with wide rim on tapered body, ending in circular foot, ma...
Pottery
MCM Footed Studio Pottery Bowl by Richard Saar, Atomic Motif, Signed
By Richard Saar
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking Mid-Century Modern studio pottery bowl attributed to California ceramicist Richard Saar, signed to the underside. Executed circa 1960, the piece features a sculptural trip...
Ceramic
Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
LIGHTOLIER ICONIC! BEAUTIFUL EBONY! DUAL SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP By GERALD THURSTON Does your Case Study House need new lamps? This marvelous specimen is sure to be a welcome additi...
Metal
Italica Ars Vintage Italian Pottery Raymor MCM PV Atomic Yellow Vase 11"
By Italica Ars
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Italian Italica Ars pottery vase for Peasant Village Imports in atomic yellow mottled glaze. Hand turned. Circa 1960's. 11 1/2" high, 7" diameter. Excellent condition, glaze ...
Pottery
$1,839Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT: 29" SHADE: 18" CIRCA 1953 WOW! A 70 year old Rembrandt atomic styled m...
Metal, Enamel
$5,850Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
A wonderful pair of lamps for your NY Penthouse, \ Palm Springs Atomic Ranch or Malibu Beachfront home! Sensational MCM Illumination For Your Epic Interiors!
Plaster, Wood
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS: Approximately 17" Tall Base: 8" Shade Diameter: 11" Here is the large, iconic, mid cent...
Metal, Chrome
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS: Approximately 17" Tall Base: 8" Shade Diameter: 11" Here is the large, iconic, mid cent...
Metal, Chrome
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s.
Iron
$188Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Glazed Ashtray Catchall, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Ideal for your mid century or Atomic MCM decor. Circa 1960s.
Ceramic
Sold
H 25 in W 21 in D 15 in
Arteluce Articulating Swing Arm Saucer Italian Brass Desk Lamp 1950s MCM Atomic
By Arteluce
Located in Peoria, AZ
ARTELUCE SAUCER SHADE ARTICULATING DESK/TABLE LAMP EXQUISITE ITALIAN STYLE! CIRCA 1953 SIMPLY GORGEOUS! Approximate Dimensions: 25" Tall 9" Base Width and 21" Length Wow! Wow! W...
Metal, Brass
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.
Pottery
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Rattan Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with mid-century flair using our Vintage MCM Atomic Rattan Floor Lamp. This iconic piece blends sleek lines with organic materials, embodying the Atomic Age des...
Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Majestic Table Lamp! Atomic MCM Luxcraft Brass 1950s Incredibly Rare
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAJESTIC MID CENTURY TABLE LAMP STUNNING! PERFORATED SCREENS WOOD & BRASS EXQUISITE MID CENTURY ELEGANCE! HEIGHT: 20" 10" WIDTH This Majestic lamp is a rare one! All Majesti...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37 in W 46 in D 1 in
"Convergence Gold" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -Gold, mcm, wood, sputnik, atomic
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
The piece is constructed of solid mahogany and the painted gold area is finished in automotive quality metallic paint with gloss lacquer. The high gloss finish which provides elegan...
Enamel
MCM Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses in an Atomic Period Starburst Pattern
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four mid-century modern old fashioned glasses designed by Fred Press with panels of yellow enamel on clear glass with 22k gold starbursts randomly placed across the enameled a...
Glass
Royal Haeger Hickman Atomic Chrome Orange Red Vintage Art Deco Pottery MCM Lamp
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Royal Haeger lamp in atomic chrome orange red glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 23" high, 11" to top of pottery, 7" diameter. Three-way switch. Excellent condition. Shade ...
Pottery
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...
Pottery
Sold
H 29 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
2 Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Iron Bar Stools Vinyl Seat Retro Pair MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Atomic era bar stools. Made from wrought iron with a vinyl seat. Features a round seat over 4 legs leading to foot rest and capped feet. Seat Diameter - 12".
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 22 in Dm 8.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Blue Ceramic and Pickled Oak Desk Table Lamp Atomic Boho MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Retro or Mid-Century Modern pickled oak and robin’s egg blue ceramic table lamp. Measures: 8.5” x 22” / Shade - 16” x 10” / Height to top of finial – 29.5” (Diameter x Height).
Ceramic, Oak
Sold
H 108 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Torpedo Shades 1950 Decor
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Presents beautifully! Gorgeous Atomic Age MCM tension pole lighting for your Eichler home, NY penthouse or Palm Springs atomic ranch!
Metal
Sold
H 108 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Triennale Tri-Color 1950 Decor Light
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Presents beautifully! Gorgeous Atomic Age MCM tension pole lighting for your Eichler home, NY penthouse or Palm Springs atomic ranch!
Metal
Giant Orbiting Italian Modern Chandelier
By Stilnovo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Bainbridge, NY
spectacular MCM custom made Atomic five arm articulated counter-balance extra large Modernist Hanging Pendant in patinated Brass and Black enameled Metal.
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 32.5 in W 29.5 in D 32.5 in
Set of Two '2' Swivel Lounge Chairs Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, USA, c. 1960's
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Deland, FL
Perfect for a home, studio, gallery or office setting this extraordinary set of chairs can fit seamlessly with a multitude of design backdrops from Modern to Contemporary to MCM to e...
Naugahyde
Sold
H 33 in W 88 in D 20 in
Credenza / Stereo Cabinet in Walnut in the Manner of Vladimir Kagan, USA, c 1960
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Deland, FL
Ideal for collectors searching for a truly unique piece that functions well as both a stereo cabinet and as a sideboard this one of a kind case piece can blend seamlessly against a m...
Walnut
Sold
H 15 in W 52 in D 20.25 in
Mid Century M5105 Coffee Table in Solid Birch by Haywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1957
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Deland, FL
Featuring tapered spider legs this table is ideal for collectors searching for an Atomic or MCM accent piece. Founded in 1897 and still producing Modern and Art Deco pieces to this ...
Wood, Birch
Sold
H 68 in W 25 in D 15 in
Rare Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. MCM Atomic 1950s Fiberglass Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC BLACK & GOLD! DUAL FIBERGLASS SHADE FLOOR LAMP HANDWORKED BRASS PIPE & WOOD ACCENTS Attributed to MAJESTIC LAMP COMPANY DIMENSIONS HEIGHT 68" MAX " By 25" WIDE ( CIRCA 19...
Metal
1950"s American MCM Atomic Age Patio Side TV Tray End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic 1950's iron & Acrylic top patio end table with handles , excellent condition we have sandblasted and enameled the base polished the top this tables are whimsical , and uniq...
Iron
6 Vintage Modern Retro Adjustable Swivel Counter Bar Stools Atomic MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage adjustable swivel counter or bar stools featuring a 1950s diner vibe with circular black seat and tubular chrome frame. Dimensions: 16"d x 25"h, adjustable to 32"
Chrome
Sold
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
WOW! Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Blender Design! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT "ATOMIC BLENDER" MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! MONUMENTAL MID CENTURY LIGHTING! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT: 29" SHADE: 18" REMBRAN...
Enamel, Metal
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s.
Iron
Sold
H 108 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Cadillac Pink 1950 Decor
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Presents beautifully! Gorgeous Atomic Age MCM tension pole lighting for your Eichler home, NY penthouse or Palm Springs atomic ranch!
Metal
Sold
H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Atomic Jacks / Jax Bookends, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage pair of atomic era MCM iron jacks / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s.
Iron
Sold
H 2 in W 3.5 in D 4.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Atomic / Retro Ashtray or Vide-Poche, NASCO, Rare Design
Located in Warrenton, OR
#Bowls #ashtrays #Decor #mid-centurymodern #midcenturymodern #nasco #ashtray #atomic #MCM #ceramic #eamesera #neutralcolors
Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware
Large Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s.
Iron
Retro MCM 50s Atomic Style Display Mirror Shelf
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Retro Mid-Century Modern 50s Atomic Style display mirror shelf with side lights is a stunning piece that brings vintage flair and functional lighting to your space. The sleek mi...
Metal
Heywood-Wakefield Corner Table with Atomic Legs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Heywood-Wakefield professionally restored and given an updated MCM look with Jacobean stain while maintaining the natural leg presentation, circa 1950s. Sharp.
Maple
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,626 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
‘Opposée’ Table Lamp - Green 'Matte'
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Matte Green base with a Matte Finish and Shade. Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included. To pair t...
Ceramic
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
$6,626 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Uniform Olive Green Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
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.
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