April 5 - On this date in 1977 the United States performed an underground nuclear test in the Nevada desert. The test was part of a series of tests called Fulcrum, and the April 5th test was specifically known as Marsilly. The crater can still be seen with Google Earth.
For some people, that's the boring part. Nuclear tests have been performed for decades, all over the earth. The by-product of the nuclear age is the design it inspired. Amazing designs, much sought after now by collectors. The "atomic" style is typically found in the 1950's, 1960's, and early 1970's. It is known at times by terms such as: atomic, mid-century, and Eames era.
The Eames era refers to designers Charles and Ray Eames. They primarily designed "modern" looking furniture made of molded plywood, plastic resin, and even wire mesh. The term "Eames era" is used a little freely by online sellers and often has no association whatsoever with Eames other than being created around the same time. True Eames designed pieces are extremely valuable - and they look really cool.
So even though the nuclear tests in the desert just left us a radioactive hole - the designs the atomic age inspired left us some amazing chairs, lamps, and clocks.
 VINTAGE 1950`S RETRO EAMES ATOMIC LUCITE SPAGHETTI SHADE TABLE WOOD BASE LAMP $59.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 8m Add to watch list |
 Vtg 1950's KURT VERSEN Mid Century Modern Danish Atomic Eames Era Ceiling Light $99.00 Time Remaining: 8d 20h 53m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 Add to watch list |
 MID CENTURY LUX STARBURST SUNBURST ROBERTSHAW EAMES ERA ATOMIC WALL CLOCK #2 $29.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 36m Add to watch list |
 50's Killer Vintage Atomic Mid Century Modern Eames Era Shadow Box New Mirror $149.99 Time Remaining: 12h 45m Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE 1950s MAJESTIC HEIFETZ MID CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC TABLE LAMP EAMES ERA $750.00 Time Remaining: 22d 14h 50m Buy It Now for only: $750.00 Add to watch list |
 ORIGINAL EAMES ERA 1950'S BARKCLOTH COTTON ATOMIC DESIGN FABRIC - 42.5" X 188" $150.00 Time Remaining: 13h 11m Add to watch list |
 Vtg Danish Retro Atomic Mid Century Eames Sunburst Starburst Elgin Wall Clock $104.01 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 52m Add to watch list |
 Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Side Chair "Mad Men" Eames Style Aqua $75.00 Time Remaining: 19h 13m Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE 1950s MAJESTIC HEIFETZ MID CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC FLOOR LAMP EAMES ERA $999.00 Time Remaining: 22d 14h 53m Buy It Now for only: $999.00 Add to watch list |
{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }
I love the Eames collection! I just bought one off of officedesignsoutlet.com. I got it for a realy good price. I’m ust spreading the word!
{ 1 trackback }