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Vintage Danish Modern Style Atomic Dining Table Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Folding Dining Table . Possibly Teak. Danish Modern Style. The Legs Interlock Under the
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut "Jack's" Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning mid century modern atomic style base with round glass top dining table. A sleek and minimal design
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica
Mid Century Modern Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Glass Top Table & 4 Chairs
By Selrite
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Forged Wrought-Iron and Oak
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Atomic Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Early Mid Century Brass Atomic Table Lamp. A 1950's Brass Torch Table lamp having the popular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Glorious MId Century Danish Modern Atomic Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Sweet!
Mid Century Modern
Fiberglass Tripod
Table / Accent Lamp!
Rare design!
This is a
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Glorious Mid Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Black White 24kt Gold 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
WoW!
1955 Porcelain
Mid Century Modern
Atomic Modern Table Lamp
Black White and Gold
Squiggle
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Glorious MId Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Mint Green Fiberglass Shade 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
WoW!
1955 Porcelain & Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern
Atomic/Sputnik Table Lamp
Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Atomic Brass Rocket Table Lamp 1950s Sputnik Torpedo Shape
By General Lighting
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning!
Mid Century Modern
Brass Accented
Rocket Ship Style
Table Lamp!
Here is a marvelous
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid Century Danish Modern Metal Atomic Tripod Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 50s
By Frederic Weinberg, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
: 7" by 7" by 14" tall
This is a marvelous mid century lamp that features an Atomic Modern styled
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic Italian midcentury modern table with drawer in solid beech with the top in formica by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.89 in
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Table Lamp! Space Age Atomic Era Tripod 1950s
By Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
your NY Penthouse, Palm Springs Atomic Ranch,
or West Palm Beach Estate!
SUPERB MID CENTURY MODERN
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Up Light Table Lamp Atomic Italian Design Angelo Lelli 1950
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING!
ITALIAN MID CENTURY STYLE!
MID CENTURY MODERN
PUNCHED METAL SHADE
ACCENT/UP LAMP
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Emerald Green Atomic Style Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
An emerald green, atomic style ceramic table lamp. Shaped like a cactus, with a reeded vase and a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Post Atomic Age Table Lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Diego, CA
, Glam, Mid-Century, Minimalist, Brutalist, Boho, Modernist, Coastal, Modern, Scandinavian, Eclectic.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 22 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare 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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
PREPARE FOR THE LANDING!
DANISH MODERN
MID CENTURY
UFO LAMPS
GOLD FLECKS IN PLASTER!
ATOMIC
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Plaster
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Style Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italy
By Raymor, Guido Gambone, Bitossi
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern ceramic lava glazed table lamp. This atomic inspired lamp features a dimensional
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Atomic-Style Brass Metal Table Lamp
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, adjoined by a brass plate to bottom half of stem. No makers mark, but attributed to the Italian Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Styled Black & Brass Table Lamp Speer
By Speer
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning!
Mid Century
Black & Brass
Bamboo Themed Table Lamp!
Attributed to Speer Lighting
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp: Space-Age Design Masterpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the iconic style of the 1960s with our mid-century modern table lamp, a perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
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H 20 in W 4 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage atomic style table lamp with sculpted wood frame around a milk glass shade. Great mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass, Teak
Atomic 1950s Table Lamp by ASEA, Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
atomic styled base is made from black coated brass. The stem with its adjustable joint at the top is made
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Samuel Marx Style Large Atomic 15-Arm Brass Chandelier
By Samuel Marx
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning and glamorous to the max 1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Chandelier in the style of Samuel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Iconic Mid Century Modern Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Table Lamp. Designer Decor
By Gregory Van Pelt
Located in Peoria, AZ
MINTY & RARE!
MID CENTURY MODERN
GREGORY VAN PELT
CORRUGATED BOARD
TABLE LAMP!
AN EXQUISITE
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Walnut
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
SCULPTURED DANISH MODERN
SLEEK SHAPED WALNUT & BRASS
TABLE LAMP!
SUPER CLEAN LINES
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 23 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Wood
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
SCULPTURED DANISH MODERN
SLEEK SHAPED WOOD & BRASS
TABLE LAMP!
SUPER CLEAN LINES
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Walnut
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
SCULPTURED DANISH MODERN
SLEEK SHAPED WALNUT & BRASS
TABLE LAMP!
SUPER CLEAN LINES
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 27 in W 18 in D 18 in
Italian Atomic Table Lamp with Brass Accents, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Italian 1950s table light composed of a lacquered wooden bas with handprinted atomic decor, a brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare! Murano Blue Glass Mid Century Table Lamp! Italian Decorator Lighting Style
By Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING!
GORGEOUS BLUE
MURANO GLASS & BRASS
TABLE LAMP!
THE FINEST MID CENTURY ELEGANCE
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Glorious MId Century Danish Modern Modeline Teak Table Lamp 1950s Art Sculpture
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Modeline Danish Modern
Teak Table Lamp
Brass Accents
Hand-carved & Hand-crafted!
Exquisite
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 35 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Modeline Sculptural TEAK TABLE LAMP! Hans Wegner 1950s
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
" High By 18" Wide
CIRCA 1957
This lamp is magnificent! A Danish Modern mid century table lamp that
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rare HART Associates Mid Century Modern Brass Abstract Palm Celebrity Table Lamp
By Richard Barr, Hart Associates 1
Located in Peoria, AZ
perfect lamp for your New York penthouse, West Palm Beach estate or Palm Springs atomic modern! Timeless
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in
Iconic Laurel Walnut & Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Richard Barr Thurston
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent!
Brass & Walnut
Mid Century Modern
Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Circa 1957
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in
Monumental Aquamarine Mid Century Modern Italian Pottery Lamp Guido Gambone 1950
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
will infuse timeless style into the interiors of your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or West
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Wood
H 27 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Articulating Fiberglass Desk Lamp Rotate Teak Switch!
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Peoria, AZ
Hyper Rare!!
Mid Century Modern
Italian Designed
Articulating Desk Lamp
Fiberglass Shade
Brushed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 21 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Atomic Sputnik Polished Metals Table Lamp, 1950's
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. attributed Atomic Sputnik Polished Mixed Metal Table Lamp. In the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair! Mid Century Modern Greek Amphora Plaster Lamps Baby Blue & White 1950s MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE!
PAIR
MID CENTURY MODERN
TABLE LAMPS
GREEK AMPHORA DESIGN
BABY BLUE WITH WHITE ACCENTS
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in
Paul Laszlo Sculptural Wood Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern Wilshire House 1950s
By Wilshire House, Paul Laszlo
Located in Peoria, AZ
the forefront of what would become Danish Modern Style. This lamp has that inimitable Laszlo
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paldao, Teak
H 23 in W 18 in D 18 in
Post War Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
and Atomic Age Mid-century design.
Measurements: 28" H x 37" W x 13" L
United States, 1950
We
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rattan
Rarest Martz Pottery Lamp! Sea Foam Green! MCM Triangle Mid Century Modern 1950s
By Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Peoria, AZ
century modern movement! The color varies from baby blue to sea foam green in various lights! It's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in
Monumental Mid Century Brass Tripod Table Lamp! Claw Foot Decorator Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Elegance in Brass!
Mid Century
Brass Tripod
Table Lamp
Claw Foot Tripod Base
Brass Ball Motif
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Mid Century Modern Aluminum Saucer Reflector Lamp Russel Wright 50s Art Deco
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE & MARVELOUS!
EARLY MID CENTURY/ DECO STYLE!
ALUMINUM REFLECTOR SHADE
AND CONE DESK/TABLE
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Marble & Gilt Metal Sculpture Mid Century Table Lamp! Italian For Wilmar! 1950s
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
PARCHMENT SHADE
EXQUISITE MID CENTURY ELEGANCE!
HEIGHT: 25"
SHADE: 16" WIDE
This lamp is iconic Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
SONNEMAN!
MID CENTURY MODERN
ATOMIC AGE
CHROME TOWERS
SMALL TABLE LAMP!
ICONIC!
EPIC DESIGN
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in
Mid Century Italian Ercole Barovier & Toso. Murano Gold & Glass Table Lamp 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Peoria, AZ
lamp is in marvelous vintage condition and displays
beautifully in any style of decor - which is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold
H 25 in W 17 in D 17 in
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Keller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Beautiful Burl Wood Free Form Mid Century Table Lamp After Nakashima 1950s Arts
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous!
Mid Century
Free Form Burl Wood
Table Lamp
After George Nakashima
Here is a delicious
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
Sublime! Danish Modern Table Lamp Solid Teak Burlap Raymor MCM 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
SOLID TEAK
DANISH MODERN
TABLE LAMP!
MAGNIFICENT STYLE!
( DIMENSIONS: 32" TALL 18" WIDE
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Organic Modern Table Lamp Natural Parota Wood Fiberglass Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
GALAXY table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
The
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
Rare Mid Century Sculptural Laurel Lamp Richard Barr 1960s Brancusi Brass Art
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!
RICHARD BARR
SCULPTURAL LAMP
FOR LAUREL LAMP CO.
ICONIC MID CENTURY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in
Organic Modern Medium Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE MEDIUM table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
Rare Mid Century Sculptural Laurel Lamp Richard Barr 1960s MCM Brass Walnut
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
their mid century table lamps.
Very fine vintage condition. Only age appropriate wear. Linen shade
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Rocket Table Lamp Svend Aage Holm Sorensen Teak Plaster Brass 50s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Peoria, AZ
DANISH MODERN
TEAK, PLASTER & BRASS
TABLE LAMP!
MAGNIFICENT STYLE!
One of the finest Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in
MCM 1950s Heifetz Figural Wood Modern Art Abstract Female Form Table Lamp Oak
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE!
HEIFETZ ABSTRACT, MODERN
SCULPTED TABLE LAMP!
INIMITABLE YASHA HEIFETZ STYLE!
OILED
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Ceramic Lamp w/ Geometric Designs Signed by Marianna Von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in New York, NY
any style of interior from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. It has been newly rewired to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Clay Michie For Knoll Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Good Design
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
lamp penned by Clay Michie for Knoll! This lamp is an archetype of modernist mid century style with its
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Midcentury Swedish Modern Brass, Opaline and Fiberglass Saucer Table Lamp, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
.
This is a very stylish and dynamic atomic piece in the style of Greta Grossmans reflector designs of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 13.98 in
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Mid Century Modern Atomic Style Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern atomic style dining table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern atomic style dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and steel. There are many kinds of the mid century modern atomic style dining table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century modern atomic style dining table bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Kalmar Lighting, Laurel Lamp Company and Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern atomic style dining table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Atomic Style Dining Table?
Prices for a mid century modern atomic style dining table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $938.
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 legendary 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.
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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