Handmade Atomium Model Sculpture, 1960s

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A delicate hand-constructed sculpture inspired by the Atomium, the iconic symbol of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. This piece embodies … Read more A delicate hand-constructed sculpture inspired by the Atomium, the iconic symbol of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. This piece embodies the optimism and visionary spirit of the Atomic Age a time when science, architecture, and design converged in a celebration of progress and human ingenuity.

Formed from slender brass rods and dark metal joints, the model’s geometric precision and airy structure echo both architectural modernism and cosmic imagination. It captures the era’s fascination with molecular beauty and universal harmony.

Material: Metal
Period: 1960s
Origin: Belgium
Condition: Good, with visible signs of use consistent with age See less