Bacco Cantilever Pedestal

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.

Antique and vintage pedestals are charming and elegant alternatives to regular tables. Reminiscent of Greek and Roman majesty, they increase the grandeur in any space.

As furniture, pedestals are works of art in themselves. Often, they recall the beauty and craftsmanship of ancient Greek columns. They can be a central element in a living room or used as side tables. With compact surfaces, they make perfect games tables for playing card games or chess.

Pedestals may be focal points, but they also draw attention to and enhance other items. They offer the ideal foundation for displaying decorative objects, potted plants, table lamps and more. With their stately forms, they can be unique coffee tables.

On 1stDibs, find pedestals in a variety of designs, including Revival pieces inspired by classical Greek and Roman architecture and mid-century modern pedestals. Explore a collection of wooden, stone, metal or marble pedestals to find a dazzling addition to any room.