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.
Aircraft Design Wind Tunnel Scale Model of a Late 1960s GAC-100 Airliner
Located in London, GB
A 1/10 scale wind tunnel model of a GAC-100 Commuter airliner. Wingspan: 7ft (214 cm) The model is constructed out of laminated mahogany, and is built to the highest standards,...
Mahogany
Scale Model of the KLM DC-8 Know as the The Flying Dutchman
Located in London, GB
A scale model of the KLM "The Flying Dutchman" Douglas DC-8 by Verkuyl of the Netherlands. On original stand. Made by Matthys M Verkuyl - B...
Aluminum
Lufthansa Boeing 747 Scale Model by Verkuyl of Holland
Located in London, GB
A scale model of a Lufthansa Boeing 747 - 100 by Verkuyl of Holland. 1/100 scale. Made by Matthys M Verkuyl, Badhoevedorp, Holland. As marked to the u...
Metal
Handley Page Victor Cold War V-Bomber scale model
Located in London, GB
A 1-30 scale model of a RAF Handley Page Victor V-Bomber. The Handley Page Victor is a British jet-powered strategic bomber, developed and produced by the ...
Aluminum
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Yatch/Aircraft Compass Bubble Torpedo Table Sculpture Art War Relic
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Hyattsville, MD
For use as Prop not functioning. No break, and no cracks to molded forms or aluminium base plate. Sits flat. Measures: W 24 x D 9 x H 14 in.
Plastic
Sensenich "74DM6 0 58" Propellers mounted on display stand
By Sensenich
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sensenich "74DM6 0 58" Propellers mounted on display stand Sensenich Propeller, founded in 1932, is an American manufacturer of wood, metal and composite propellers for certified, homebuilt and ultralight aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as airboats. The company headquarters is located in Lititz, Pennsylvania. The company was initially established in 1932 as Sensenich Brothers to make aircraft propellers. The company is particularly known for its wooden aircraft propellers, but also has produced fixed-pitch metal props since 1948, and in recent years expanded to adjustable-pitch carbon-fiber composite propellers. Throughout the mid-20th century, Sensenich wood props were available on nearly all 1-seat and 2-seat U.S.-made aircraft, many of which still operate today. Sensenich expanded into airboat propellers in 1949, establishing a second factory for that market at Plant City, Florida under the name Sensenich Wood Propeller...
Metal
Rare Vintage Luciline Fuel Cans and Advertising Crate Dating from the 1900s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rare Vintage Luciline Fuel Cans and Advertising Crate Dating from the 1900s, this original Luciline Crate would have held 10 Fuel Cans, we have 8 complete and one with the screw to...
Pine
Iron and Woven Rush Pilot or Passenger Seat from a circa 1920s Aircraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This pilot's or passenger's seat from a circa 1920s airplane is an excellent example of early 20th century industrial design. The frame is made from rod iron, and the seat and back are woven rush. The rear of the seat back has a cleverly integrated map pocket of the same woven material. The legs bend at the bottom to form feet, which have holes to allow them to be secured to the floor of the aircraft. The design is an elegant and functional solution to the specific needs of light weight plus strength. We purchased this piece from the estate of a collector of aviation related items. It was only identified as an airplane chair...
Iron
World War II Air Crewman's Seat.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare aircrew seat by Aircraft Mechanics Inc. with swivel base. The body is riveted, galvanized, and well patinated. Adjustment levers have faded bright yellow spherical knobs. Ready ...
Aluminum
A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden ...
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
$3,091Sale Price|20% Off
Model of an Early Communications Satellite
Located in London, GB
A cased model of an early British Hawker Siddeley Dynamics satellite concept, relating to the ELDO Europa rocket, circa 1966. The model is accompanied by a Royal Aircraft Establis...
Plastic
$2,800 / item
Propeller Sculpture for Hartzell Propeller Co., 1970
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An actual airplane propeller in brushed aluminum mounted on a thick base. Available in a variety of finishes.
Aluminum
Boeing 747 Bar Made with Half of a Boeing 747 Air Intake
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Boeing 747 made with half of a Boeing 747 air intake, in shiny polished aluminium finish, riveted aluminium. With a round glass top and with one black ...
Aluminum
DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Reduced Model Scale, Model 1936
Located in Paris, FR
DC-3, Dakota aircraft reduced model scale model. Handcrafted in aluminium foil, with engraved metal rivets, 1936. .
Aluminum
Concorde Model Supersonic Aircraft
Located in Paris, FR
Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.
Aluminum
Art Moderne Airplane Sculpture, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Moderne airplane sculpture, 1950s, raised on a French polished hardwood base.
Chrome
Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium
Located in Paris, FR
Trimotor aircraft model Ford handcrafted in aluminum. Manufactured between 1926 and 1933 by Ford's own factory. Wingspan: 102cm.
Aluminum
$8,347
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured during the Cold War period and originally issued to Soviet forces with outstanding opt...
Aluminum, Brass
Scale Half Model Of Americas Cup Yacht "Puritan"
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved woo half model of the 1885 America's Cup Yacht Puritan. The hull is painted white above the waterline and green below. There is a planked wood. mahogany deck, hatched, skyligh...
Wood
Spitfire Aircraft AP456 Reduced Model
Located in Paris, FR
Spitfire aircraft model AP456 reduced model. Handcrafted in aluminum foil with engraved metal rivets, replica from 1936.
Aluminum
1920´s Boxer Sculpture / Table, Mantel Clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1920´s boxer clock. Clock has been repaired and it´s in working condition. Clock has been re-silvered. Perfect Gift for any Box Fan. We have specialized ...
Metal
Constellation Lockheed Aircraft Model
Located in Paris, FR
Aircraft model constellation Lockheed, reduced model, lightweight wooden frame, handcrafted in aluminum foil, with engraved metal rivets. Measures: Base height: 26cm.
Aluminum, Foil
Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938. The Boeing Clipper was a long range Flying Boat made by the Boeing Aircraft Company i...
Wood
$6,325
H 10 in W 18 in D 10 in
Mid-19th Century C. F. Gardiner Vibrating Propeller Patent Model, Numbered
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique boat propeller wooden patent model in case. This rare and historically significant patent model was created in 1858 by C.F. Gardiner of Boston, Massachusetts, as part of his...
Wood
Rare and Early Fan-O-Plane Ceiling Fan
Located in Peekskill, NY
Of all the airplane inspired ceiling fans this example one of the earliest and most difficult to find. it is signed on the original brass plaque... Fan-O-Plane by the Aircraft Mfg. Co., Dayton Ohio. This is just as we found it totally restored, strong running and finished military aircraft paint scheme. Everything is extremely clean. Also look at the original porcelain switch at the bottom. The wingspan and total length is 3 foot. The Aircraft Manufacturing Company was established on May 10, 1926, located in Dayton, OH. The Aircraft Manufacturing Company produced Art Deco ceiling fans...
Iron
Pair WWII Bomber Airplane Wheels c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Pair of World War II bomber airplane wheels with red enameled, cast aluminum rims and balloon tires. CREATOR U.S. Airforce, United States. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940...
Aluminum, Steel
Early Running Wood Prop Drone Engine On Stand
Located in Peekskill, NY
I don't see a makers name on the engine and I will guess it dates to the mid 20th Century. The engine is very clean and it started on our first bench test. The wooden prop has a span...
Iron
WW1 Curtis Flying Boat Hand Carved Wood Propeller
Located in New York, NY
Genuine rare 1917 hand carved WW1 wood propeller with brass tips. Manufactured by Matthew Bros MFG. Co. in Milwaukee, WI. These propellers were often seen on the US Navy's H16 Flying...
Mahogany, Wood
C1945, Wooden Airplane Propeller Blade
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and hard to find G.B. Lewis c1940 airplane propeller blade in very good condition with minimal wear. Canvas on tips is missing on one end. Oth...
Brass
1930s Aluminun Aircraft Door
Located in Peekskill, NY
From the look we are guessing that the door is dated to the 1930s. It's all polished aluminum with rivets, a round porthole style window and amazing inside structure. Both front and ...
Aluminum
20th Century English Hadley Page Solid Mahogany Airplane Propeller HP220
By Hadley Page
Located in Savannah, GA
This English 20th century very large mahogany airplane propeller features folded brass blade guards with copper rivets and bears the original manufacturer’s proof marks. They are har...
Brass, Copper
Kinner 5, Radial Airplane Engine
Located in Peekskill, NY
I believe this engine was never flown. During the war it was donated to a training school for teaching. In fact, what you see is the original factory paint. It comes with the wooden ...
Steel
Vintage Airlines Aluminum Galley Container Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Delta Airlines aluminum catering container box.
Aluminum
Sold
H 7 in W 4 in L 7 in
Antique Sensenich Brothers Wood Aircraft C Airplane Propeller Stinson W76JR-53
By Sensenich
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Sensenich Brothers airplane propeller, Circa 1930s. Propeller Model: W76JR Pitch: 53"" Material: Aircraft grade Birch and laminated using resorcinol glue Used with (Ai...
Hardwood
Vintage Polished Aluminium Suitcase, English, 1940s
By Heston Aircraft Co.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super polished aluminium suitcase made by the Heston Aircraft Co. London, England, 1940s. Interesting shape with a curved top and bottom. They were made from the surplus alumi...
Aluminum
Vintage Delta Airlines Aluminum Galley Container Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Delta Airlines aluminum catering container box
Aluminum