Stylish Sunburst and Atomic mid-century wall clocks are as popular today as they were when first introduced in the late 1940s. Clocks such as these served not only as timepieces, but were (and still are) considered wall jewelry in a home. They’re truly symbolic of mid-century style and are a focal point of a room.

I love the atomic era. The architecture and design is simply breathtaking. So when this atomic dinnerware hit the shelves, I immediately fell in love. Made of stoneware and melamine, this colorful starburst design collection comes straight from the 1950s. Aka Googie and Sputnik, this design also fits in with existing solid-colored tableware, including many

Googie may have appeared first in commercial buildings, but was also used in private home architecture. The Googie style was used primarily when designing restaurants, coffee shops, motels, gas stations and bowling alleys, as well as schools, churches, shopping centers and airline terminals.