Industrial Decorative Objects
INDUSTRIAL STYLE
Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.
It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.
The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.
Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings.
On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
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Style: Industrial
Large Industrial Factory or Stration Clock by Telefonbau Und Normalzeit
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame painted with an aluminum clock face, clock hand and glass cover. Made in Germany in the late 1970s by TN (Telefonbau und Normalzeit). Formerly a slave clock, it is now fi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage US 1994 Rubber Negative Doc Holliday Ceramic Mould Cowboy Rough Cut 1363
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large vintage industrial 1994 cowboy rough cut 1363 rubber negative Doc Holliday mould to make a negative plaster mould with.
With the plaster mould you ...
Category
1990s Central American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rubber
Rolls Royce Radiator Musical Decanter Sprit of Ecstasy Mascot
By Rolls Royce
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rolls Royce radiator musical decanter sprit of Ecstasy Mascot
1960s-1970s Rare Rolls Royce musical decanter
Large desk ornament, Rolls Royce musical decanter with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy” Mascot by Charles Sykes Silver Spirit
This is a cast metal model radiator with the Rolls Royce mascot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
"Denkbilder" by Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, eac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper
Collection Of Large Industrial Powder-Coated Sunshine Yellow Metal Bin Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Collection of 10 large vintage industrial powder-coated sunshine yellow metal utility bins or boxes
Other colors are optional, since only one has been po...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Industrial Factory or Stration Clock by Telefonbau Und Normalzeit
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame painted with an aluminum clock face, clock hand. Made in Germany in the late 1960s by TN (Telefonbau und Normalzeit). Formerly a slave cloc...
Category
1960s German Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
20th Century Tin Plate Perpetual Calendar from Bank of Montreal, 1817
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
20th century tin plate perpetual calendar from Bank of Montreal, 1817
A great piece showing signs of wear now perhaps but this calendar was first i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Vintage 1940s Industrial Woven Steel Factory Baskets on Legs
Located in Lafayette, IN
These 1940s era metal baskets came out of an Illinois state penitentiary manufacturing facility. Baskets feature a 8.5 inch deep woven steel receptacle atop four angle-iron legs finished in a dark, army green paint. Baskets have been given a fresh coat of semi-gloss finish to preserve the beautifully worn patina and prevent future corrosion. These would make great blanket baskets...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Large Antique Circular Wall Clock Trade Mark "S"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a deep carved and ribbed oak surround. The white dial with black painted Roman numerals and metal hands. Brass works.
Condition: Please see detail photos. Lacking a key, chips...
Category
19th Century Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Antique Clock Dial Face Industrial Railway
By Morath Brothers
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely painted metal clock dial signed Morath Brothers, Liverpool. Found in an industrial building, it bares the scars of a hard life. Originally a mechan...
Category
20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
"New York Blower Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, eac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
Industrial Riveted Hanging Metal Well Bucket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning one of a kind industrial metal well bucket. This unique bucket features industrial riveted seams, and is equipped with a sturdy handle with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Early Leather Briefcase
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a delicate and early leather briefcase. The lock works and the leather straps are intact. There is no damage and it has just the right patina.
Category
1910s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century 1900's Tower Light Up White Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American 1900's over sized tower light up clock with milk etched glass face and copper frame.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Sugarcane Cog Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
19th century cog from a sugarcane press mounted as utilitarian art. Massive Cog hand carved of Redwood used to press sugarcane from the early 1800s, Thail...
Category
Early 1800s Thai Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Collection of 12 Perspex Teaching Blocks & Lenses
By Griffin & George Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A collection of twelve Perspex teaching optical blocks and lenses.
Various shapes, forms and blocks, convex and concave, a number are backed with a white film.
Three have their...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Bright Sunshine Yellow Abstract Eagle Head Sculpture From a 3 Way Wood Splitter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial powder-coated eagle-shaped iron log splitter. Newly painted in thick bright sunshine yellow powder-coating. Just look at this heavy industri...
Category
1960s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Commercial Balance Scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique commercial balance scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels is the type of precision instrument for which the company was known during the early 20th century. Note the attention to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
1991 Joel Otterson California Candied Apple Copper Mixed Media Art Refrigerator
Located in Dayton, OH
"1991 California Candied Apple mixed-media installation refrigerator by Joel Otterson. Sub Zero Freezer Model #249R, 1989
Joel Otterson received his BF...
Category
1990s Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Industrial Brushed Gunmetal Steel Bullet Trash Can
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, trash can features a gunmetal steel finish, bullet shaped exterior with push top that fits over a galvanized steel trash receptacle.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Very Big Industrial or Station Siemens Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with glass front made in Germany in the 1950s.
Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with a battery. Delivery time about 2 weeks.
Category
1950s German Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
1950s All Aluminum United States Mail Letter Box, Manufactured by Bommer
By Georg Bommer
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s all aluminum United States mail letter box, manufactured by Bommer Industries, simple Classic design, would make an amazing piggy bank, pull down handle door, mail slot...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
French Tole Split Wire Early 20th Century Trash Can with Liner
Located in Hudson, NY
This very rare survivor or the early years of the 20th century was purchased in France at the Paris Flea market and remains in very good condition for being approximate 100 years old...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Factory by Don Harvey Industrial Iron Art Sculpture Steampunk Expressionism
By Don Harvey
Located in Dayton, OH
"Factory by Don Harvey measure: 74"
Don Harvey is an American Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1941
Don Harvey’s artwork explores the tensions between opposites: s...
Category
1980s Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
19century English Balancing Scale
By G. None
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19century English balancing scale.
Category
19th Century European Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Anatomical Model of the Ear, 1952
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage anatomical model made in 1952. From Romania. It is made of plaster and steel wire, placed on a wooden stand. Hand painted and very detailed. The model is in a good vintage co...
Category
1950s Romanian Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Elegant Japanese Rhythm Electric Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Body made of plastic with plexiglas clock face made in Japan in the early 1970s.
Fitted with a quartz movement with a battery.
Delivery time 2-3 weeks.
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass, Plastic
1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Factory Steel Band Basket, c.1880-1920
By Nemco
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original industrial factory steel band basket. This piece has retained its original finish and has the appropriate patina.
Creator: Unknown.
Date of manufac...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Siemens Industrial Factory or Workshop Wall Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with glass front made in Germany in the 1960s.
Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with a battery. Delivery time about 2 weeks.
Category
1960s German Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
19th Century Dog Muzzle Sculptures on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of 19th century dog muzzle sculptures on Lucite bases, American, circa late 19th-early 20th century. If you were a bad doggie back in the d...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Welded Steel Table Sculpture "Interdimensional Antennae" by D. Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large welded steel table sculpture "Interdimensional Antennae" by sculptor David Phillips. Acquired from the collection of the artist.
Trained as a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Welded Steel Table Sculpture "Transcending Time and Space" by D. Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Welded steel table sculpture "Transcending Time and Space" by sculptor David Phillips. Acquired from the collection of the artist.
Trained as an arch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Dark Green Garrison Shoe Cleaning Tin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Dark green garrison shoe cleaning tin
2 sections, brown on one side and black on the other, the tin has a central carrying handle and 2 lidded sections
In good vintage condition,...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
19th Century Industrial Copper and Brass Hand Sculpture on Base
Located in Wallkill, NY
An industrial hand consisting of both copper and brass. Sits on a base someone made to hold it upright. The hand measures, 17.25 in H, 3.25 in W, .75 in deep, On stand it measures 26...
Category
1890s American Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
French Limoges Sample Porcelain Plate, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The scallop-molded plate, painted with various hand-enameled color references and numbers over-glaze beneath tapering rectangular color tabs.
Marked to underside near foot, "Havilan...
Category
1890s French Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Industrial Belt Motif Cast Iron Frames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Late 19th century, decorative, belt motif, industrial, cast iron frames that once embellished horse barn stalls. The opening measures 6.75 inches diameter....
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Nautical Search Light by Crouse Hinds
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage nautical ship search light / lantern / spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930.
Non-electrified.
Available in multiple quantities.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Siemens Factory Industrial or Station Wall Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with glass front made in Germany in the 1950s. Original condition with patina on the frame.
Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement wit...
Category
1930s German Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
German TN Telenorma Studio Electric Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Body made of steel and aluminum and also aluminum hands partialy black painter made by TN Telenorma in the late 1970s.
Formerly an office or factory sl...
Category
1970s German Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Striking Industrial Sculpture by California Listed Artist Robert Ortlieb
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and unique metal sculpture by Robert Ortlieb, A unique piece that captures Industrial Art Deco and Postmodern movements, Californian artist f...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Unusual Leather Expanding Multi Tray Jewelers Case, Knickerbocker Case Co.
By Knickerbocker Case Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual leather expanding multi tray jewelers case made by Knickerbocker Case Co, Chicago. Ingenious design.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Iron Window Guards
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique architectural handwrought iron window box railings or guards are made of substantial iron bars, decorative balls top the corners. There are thr...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Giant Midcentury Eiffel Tower
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
The iconic ultimate in French symbols. Fabulous blacksmith work, in old rivetted iron from the 1930s. Beautifully carried out and detailed. An expert believes it must have taken 2 months to carry out such work.
The tower is assembled in 3 parts so it is easy to move. Perfect for a shopping mall...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Large Sunshine Yellow Powder-Coated Industrial Wrenches
By Trimo
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four large sunshine yellow powder-coated industrial wrenches.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack
A Desk top Letter rack, with 4 large pockets each with a metal label holder
A Useful and Sturdy piece, the rack has...
Category
Early 2000s Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Repurposed Industrial Copper Pipe Candleholder, Scandinavia, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
One of a kind steampunk/industrial inspired candleholder put together with old copper pipes and joints. Anonymous Scandinavian maker circa 1970. All of the parts has imprinted specif...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Lusia Robinson Bamboo Sculture Vase Fibreglass
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lusia Robinson: Bamboo sculpture
This sculpture is characteristic of Robinson’s work emphasizing materiality within form integrating indigenous materials with modern technology and ...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Original Plaster Artists Model for Larger Bronze Statue
Located in Peekskill, NY
Other than the patch that reads airborne on the statue's shoulder with a parachute there is no other markings or signatures. It stands an impressive 42 inches and is very well done. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial wall clock Pragotron. Frame made of a painted steel. The clock face is covered with glass. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with an A...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Antique Measurement Units, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique iron measurement units with a capacity of 1 liter and 1/2 liter.
Was used to accurately measure the amount of grain, flour, barley or beans.
Sold as a set.
Dimensions (H...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Huge Industrial Factory or Stration Clock by Telefonbau Und Normalzeit
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame painted with an aluminium clock face, clock hand and glass cover. Made in Germany in the late 1970s by TN (Telefonbau und Normalzeit). Formerly a slave clock, it is now f...
Category
1970s German Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Lusia Robinson Vase Infinity Fibreglass High Grey Black Brown
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lusia Robinson: Infinity Vase
This vase is characteristic of Robinson’s work emphasizing materiality within form integrating indigenous materials with modern technology and applicat...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Dr. Peter Schlumbohm Modernist Glass Bowl On Cork Base
Located in New York, NY
American Modernist Industrial hand blown glass bowl or vase on original cork base, designed by noted German inventor and designer Dr. Peter Schlumbohm (1896-1962). The piece was made...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Cork
Siemens Austria Factory or Workshop Wall Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with glass front made in Germany in the 1950s.
Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with a AAA battery.
Delivery time 2-3 weeks.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Industrial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Pragotron, Mosche Bianche, Gents of Leicester, and Siemens. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $194,295 while the average work can sell for $633.
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