Non-directional atomic starburst in brass and pastel colors. Check out the whole collection! Lots of colours available! Mid-century modern inspired atomic starburst pattern. Brassy flecks inspired by my grandmother's vintage laminated kitchen counter. Atomic Age in Design, refers to roughly 1940–1963, when concerns about nuclear war dominated Western society during the Cold War. When appliances were offered in pastel colours, and brass was the dominant metallic finish for home hardware.