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.
Machine Age Industrial Wooden Foundry Mold for a Chrome Car Grill, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Architectural wooden foundry mold for the industrial car industry in the 50s, now a decorative machine age object for a modern interior. Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools,...
Wood
Vintage Industrial Steel Pulley from Yugoslavia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Add a touch of vintage industrial charm to your space with this fantastic vintage pulley from Yugoslavia, dating back to the 1950s. This piece of industrial history is perfect for th...
Steel
Large Wooden Factory Pattern for Casting Iron
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large wheel form foundry pattern made by Linkbelt. This has wear to the paint and the wood. The back side spokes are missing.
Wood
Vintage large pulley Yugoslavia 1970s Industrial Home Decor Retro Loft Steel
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Add a touch of vintage industrial charm to your space with this fantastic large vintage pulley from Yugoslavia, dating back to the 1970s. This piece of industrial history is perfect ...
Steel
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
FRENCH 1915 Mechanical WWI Biplane Airplane Scale Model In Copper and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
An antique 1915 French mechanical model of a biplane. This is a fabulous antique scale model of an SPAD S.XIII First-World-War fighter biplane, created in France during the early 20...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Vintage Vogue New York Aluminum 22 450 Woman's Hat Block Mold Form Millinery D
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Vogue New York aluminum 22 450 woman's hat block mold form Millinery (D) listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century. Measure...
Metal, Aluminum
$556Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Bostonian Tailors Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a Bostonian Tailor.
Metal
Vintage Boon & Lane Aluminum Hat Block Mold Form Millinery Luton Beds England A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Boon & Lane aluminum hat block mold form millinery, Luton Beds, England (A) listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 11" H x 13" W x 12" D.
Metal, Aluminum
$556Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
Metal
$1,585
H 6.3 in W 29.53 in D 23.82 in
Supermarine Spitfire Airplane Decorative Scale Model, Big Size, Highly Detailed
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Plane Model in Aluminium 382 Supermarine Spitfire Airplane Decorative Scale Model, Big Size, Highly Detailed Decorate your living room, bedroom or mancave in style with this...
Metal
Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian Sales Catalog November 22, 1993
By Sotheby's
Located in Stamford, CT
Sotheby's New York Pre-Columbian sales catalogs with lavish color photos. An invaluable reference for the collector, scholar or anyone interested in Pre-Columbian art. These catalogs...
Paper
Vintage White Beaded Handbag, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage white beaded handbag with brass hardware decorated with Lucite in a Mother-Of-Pearl style, pastel enamels and marcasite details...
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Located in New York, NY
Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hangin...
Brass
Unavailable|$213 / item
H 2.76 in Dm 8.67 in
1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...
Steel, Cut Steel
Unavailable|$1,392 / item
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 9.06 in
1970s German Industrial Cast Aluminum Glass Edison Flameproof Striplight
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling striplight / tube light made by Wittenburg of Germany. Originally designed for hazardous areas in factories and on cargo ships. Reclaimed,...
Aluminum, Brass
Industrial Aluminum Airplane Step Stool, New York Airways
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, aluminum, airplane step stool features the stamp New York Airways, (1949-1968) on one side, a perforated top and rubber glides with all original, work-worn patina. It's a...
Aluminum
Anatomical Plaque by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted, plaster, anatomical plate by New York Scientific Supply Co. depicting the musculature and circulatory systems of the face and head on a wood plaque.
Wood, Plaster
Unavailable|$213 / item
H 2.76 in Dm 8.67 in
1970s Seiko Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Wall Clock, Pink
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original re-finished in Millenial Pink. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, ...
Steel, Cut Steel
Unavailable|$259 / item
H 3.55 in Dm 8.67 in
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
$225
H 2.38 in W 7.75 in D 3 in
Vintage Stanley No. 61 Wooden Marking Gauge Decorative Industrial Decor
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Stanley No. 61 wooden marking gauge used for traditional woodworking. Carpenters use this tool to scribe or mark straight lines parallel to the edge...
Beech
$575 / set
H 3 in W 3.25 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Grey Iron Casting Co. U.S. Treasury Building Cast Iron Banks, 1940s
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of U.S. Treasury Building cast iron still banks by the Grey Iron Casting Company, dating to the 1940s. #5658 Each bank is a detailed miniature interpretation of the ...
Iron
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H 15 in W 15 in D 3.75 in
Antique Industrial Clock from the International Time Recording Company 1920’s
By IBM, International Time Recording Co. Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique clock from 1925 by the International Time Recording Company. This piece originally was used in commercial/industrial setting...
Wood
Working 1800s Cast Iron Farm Well Hand Pump by Hooiser
Located in New York, NY
1800s antique Industrial farm or ranch style cast iron well hand pump in working order. Stamped Hoosier on the side. Great rusty and dusty appearance. Plea...
Iron
Cesar Baldaccini Style Abstract Metal Sculpture Compression
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular French abstract sculpture features a compression of industrial metal elements. Eye-catching design with original paint in green and red colors with raw metal detaili...
Metal
Cesar Baldaccini Style Abstract Metal Sculpture Compression
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French abstract sculpture features a compression of Industrial metal elements. This eye-catching design has original paint in blue and white colors with raw metal detai...
Metal
Tin & Wood Open Touring Hill Climber Toy Car by Clark, circa 1903
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous early toy example by the Clark co. This hill climber works great, and is almost totally complete. It's missing it's passenger in the back. Cast iron...
Iron, Tin
Cesar Baldaccini Style Abstract Metal Sculpture Compression
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French abstract sculpture, featuring a compression of industrial metal elements. Eye-catching design with original paint in blue and white colors with raw metal detailing. Each face offers a versatile view of the artist's work. French artist unknown, but this sculpture is a free inspiration for the famous Cesar Baldaccini compressions...
Metal
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H 12 in W 9 in D 10 in
Vintage Vogue New York Aluminum 22.5 6946 Womans Hat Block Mold Form Millinery E
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Vogue New York aluminum 22.5 6946 Womans Hat Block Mold Form Millinery (E) listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century. Measu...
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 6.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Vintage Boon & Lane Aluminum Hat Block Mold Form Millinery Luton Beds England C
By Boon & Lane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage boon and lane aluminum hat block mold form millinery, Luton Beds, England (C). Listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 15" W x...
Metal, Aluminum
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H 8 in W 12 in D 13 in
Vintage Boon & Lane Aluminum Hat Block Mold Form Millinery Luton Beds England F
By Boon & Lane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Boon & Lane aluminum hat block mold form millinery, Luton Beds, England (F) listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century. Mea...
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 1 in W 5.13 in D 2.75 in
1920s Cast Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
Metal
Sold
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 6.3 in
Cesar Baldaccini Style French Abstract Metal Sculpture Compression
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French abstract sculpture, featuring a compression of industrial metal elements. Eye-catching design with original paint in green and red color with raw metal detailing. Each face offers a versatile view of the artist's work. French artist unknown, but this sculpture is a free inspiration of the famous Cesar Baldaccini compressions...
Metal
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H 9.5 in W 39 in D 2.5 in
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Six, Group 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of six antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These are in wonderful antique condition with fabulous patina from all their years of age and use, circa late 19th century. Holy cow! These antique industrial foundry...
Wood