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Industrial Glass

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
Early 20th Century G E Light 'Arc' Diffuser Globe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century G E Light (Arc) diffuser globe. Like globes displayed at the 1915 Pan Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, circa 1915. Acid etched G E (General Electric) logo on t...
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1910s American Vintage Industrial Glass

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Glass

Dr. Peter Schlumbohm for Chemex Glass Water Kettle with Cork Balls Stopper
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1950s American Vintage Industrial Glass

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Cork, Glass

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Industrial glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, cork and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial glass 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 glass, popular names associated with this style include Chemex, General Electric, and Peter Schlumbohm. 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 glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $895 and tops out at $950 while the average work can sell for $923.

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