Industrial Photography
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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Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" Folding Camera c.1909-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with a leather handle and it folds smoothly closed to 1.25 inches. This camera has retained its orig...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Eastman Kodak No. 2 folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with that folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This camera has retained its original finish...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
Large Kodak No. 2C Folding Pocket Camera/Leather Case c.1914 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original large Eastman Kodak No. 2C folding pocket camera with red bellows. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.25 inches. O...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Kodak No. 2 Folding Camera with Leather Case c.1903 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A large leather wrapped Eastman Kodak Anastigmat No.2 folding camera with chrome and brass accents. Original leather case with brass lock. Folds smoothly closed to 2.25 inch...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Photography Panoramic 1922 Black and White Pennsylvania Fireman DuBois Hose Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Large black and white panorama photograph featuring forty-six members of the J.E. DuBois Hose Company pictured with their Bureau of Fire, DuBois, P...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Collection of 25 Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, C.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 25 small individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1940.
Materials and t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of 16 Green and Silver Typeset Print Blocks, circa 1940 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 16 green and silver individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture circa 1940.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of 17 Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, C.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 17 small individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1940.
Materials and t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of 19 Brown Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, circa 1940 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 19 individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture circa 1940.
Materials and tec...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of 16 Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, circa 1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 16 individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture circa 1940.
Materials and tec...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of 14 Green and Blue Typeset Print Blocks, circa 1940 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 14 green and blue individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator Unknown.
Date of manufacture circa 1940.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of 17 Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, C.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 17 small individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1940.
Materials and t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of 15 Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, C.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 15 small individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1940.
Materials and t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of 14 Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, C.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 14 small individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1940.
Materials and t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
New Jersey c1932 Car Crash Photo with Nearby Onlookers in 1932 Garb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
One off of a 1930 car crash in New Jersey during the depression. Taken from the original role of film. Onlookers galore dressed in period garb. Framed and re...
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1930s North American Vintage Industrial Photography
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paper
Collection of Typeset Advertising Print Blocks c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 26 small individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator Unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1940.
Materials an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, C.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 17 small individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
Creator: Unknown.
Date of manufacture: c.1940.
Materials ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
Collection of Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, C.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A collection of 25 small individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940.
MATERIALS AN...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Metal
1920s Historic Photograph of Connecticut State Prison Era 1827-1962, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920s. framed antique picture taken of the Connecticut State Prison. The Prison was opened in 1827 and was closed 1962. It also shows the ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Infantry Panoramic Photo, circa 1900-1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
An original panoramic photo of large group of soldiers of the 1st Regiment Infantry from Camp Travis Texas. The photo is black and white and framed in ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Large Urban Art Sculpture with Photo Transparency and Lucite "Diptych 2"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This large floor piece "Diptych 2" consists of two clear Lucite panels that encase pinhole photo transparencies with images taken from under an urban expressway. The panels are held ...
Category
Early 2000s American Industrial Photography
Materials
Steel
Large Urban Art Sculpture with Photo Transparency and Lucite "Diptych 1"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This large floor piece "Diptych 1" consists of two clear Lucite panels that encase pinhole photo transparencies with images taken from under an urban expressway. The panels are held ...
Category
Early 2000s American Industrial Photography
Materials
Steel
Urban Art Pinhole Photo Transparency and Lucite "Board"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This hanging piece "Board" consists of clear Lucite panels that encase a pinhole photo transparency with images taken from under an urban expressway. The panels are held together wit...
Category
Early 2000s American Industrial Photography
Materials
Steel
Urban Art Pinhole Photo Transparency and Lucite "I-95"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This hanging piece "I-95" consists of clear Lucite panels that encase a pinhole photo transparency with images taken from under an urban expressway. The panels are held together with...
Category
Early 2000s American Industrial Photography
Materials
Steel
Large Historical Brighton Beach New York Railroad Bridge Photo
By Acme Photo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large original vintage historical builders photo of the Brighton Beach railroad bridge at Neptune Ave. Hand lettering on the mat are the names of the ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Photography
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Paper
Historic Early Race Car Photo
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barney Oldfield photo by Howe and Arthur.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Paper
Hotel Pennsylvania 1919 Room Service Workers Photograph
Located in New York, NY
The Hotel Pennsylvania, built in 1919, is a historic hotel located in New York City. It was designed by architects McKim, Mead & White and has h...
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20th Century American Industrial Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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Located in Hudson, NY
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Industrial photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial photography 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 photography created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial photography made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original photography, popular names associated with this style include Karen Brown, and Howe and Arthur. 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 photography differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $77 and tops out at $3,200 while the average work can sell for $115.
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