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The Mid-Century “Flying Saucer” Obsession- Part I

Here are some ‘flying saucer’ themed products manufactured during the mid-centuries Atomic Age.

Mid-century flyer saucer-themed table lamp

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Mid-century Nelson, “Bubble” and saucer-shaped light fixtures

 

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Mid-century pull-down saucer-shaped light fixture

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Vintage mid-century fiberglass table lamp

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Mid-century saucer/hoop shaped lounge chair

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Mid-century Salterini Tete A tete, wrought iron patio chair set

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Mid-century saucer-shaped ladies hat

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Check out these funky Space Age fashions from the 1960s:

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(Personally, I think the idea of UFO’s existing is a bit scary but fascinating. Though, I don’t believe I would have worn any of these Space Age fashions from the ’60s.)

The items shown above are very collectible today. Moreover, any mid-century, Space Age-related object can be worth hundreds, or even thousands of dollars!

I leave you with this famous fun, martian tune we might remember from 1958:

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