Industrial Architectural Elements
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 French Hardware Store Counter Display
By Fichet Marine, Paris 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
The display reads "Fichet Marine Paris." A good guess is that this was a display for brass yacht hardware. There are three very heavy lick sets in the display. One has an early iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Rare 1880s Handmade Copper/Bronze Sign, Plaque "J.W.Williams Drop Forgings"
By E. N. Little & Sons 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1880s handmade copper/bronze sign plaque "J.W.WILLIAMS DROP FORGINGS." Monumental sign/plaque salvaged from the turn of the century J W WILLIAMS factory in Brooklyn New York, ex...
Category
1880s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a ...
Category
2010s American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique Distressed Metal Faux Books with Travel Ink Well c.1900-1920 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A stack of metal faux books with hinged lids. One contains a travel ink well. Bronze plate lid on glass container.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900-1920.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
Distressed Architectural Column c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A distressed architectural column.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age a...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Distressed Wooden Ball Finials c.1880-1920 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A pair of large distressed architectural wooden ball finials.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880-1920.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood.
CONDITION Good....
Category
19th Century Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Industrial Steampunk Distressed Iron & Wood Rolling Hand Truck Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Industrial Steampunk Distressed Iron & Wood Hand Truck Cart. Circa Early 1900s Measurements: Laid Flat: 16" H x 53" W x 22" D.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique 6 Foot Structural Cast Iron Fluted Column
Located in New York, NY
Thick cast iron column with a fluted body and decorative capital. The bottom is uneven and 6 inches will need to be cut off to make it even thus shorting its height. Please note, thi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
1950's Slingsby Railway Platform Trolley
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950's Slingsby Railway Platform Trolley
A good working piece, the barrow is very sound, it is made in Oak and Iron, it has solid wheels and the iron base platform can be extended ...
Category
1950s Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Miracle Vintage 4 Pack Twist In Coil Spring Levers Boosters Automotive Spacer
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage package of 4 twist in coil spring boosters. Easy-to-install, aluminum twist-in Coil Spring Boosters increase spring height for improved weight...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
Large Antique, Industrial Factory Wooden Foundry Form, Wheel, Cog, Gear
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large antique, Industrial factory wooden foundry form mold, wheel, cog, gear, very unusual and rare size measuring 52" in diameter, retains original facto...
Category
1910s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
1930s Pontiac Dealership Logo Weathervane
Located in Peekskill, NY
Once standing atop a local Pontiac dealership, this Indian Head metal weathervane has a rustic weathered red finish, mellowed through years of service. Sure to be treasured by any au...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Gilt Copper Globe Form Architectural Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Globe form made in two parts, with a hollow stem for attachment on the base.
Worn gilt, patches of green patina overall, separation around the center seam, ding, all as expected wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper
Vintage pulley Yugoslavia 1970s Industrial Home Decor
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 1970s. This piece of industrial history is perfect for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century Lithographer's Limestone
Located in Garnerville, NY
Nineteenth Century solid limestone lithographers stone. Two smooth printing surfaces with a rough exterior. Stenciled graphics on the edge, H 3 0. Limestone was used more commonly th...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Vintage pulley Yugoslavia 1970s
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 1970s. This piece of industrial history is perfect for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Antique 39 in. Ball Finial Cast Iron Fencing Posts
Located in New York, NY
Brownstone fencing cast iron newel posts with an attached bolt plate on the bottoms. There is expected surface wear. Priced as a pair. Please note, this ite...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Solid Steel Factory or Tractor Gear c.1940-Local pick up only
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large solid steel factory or tractor gear. Original green and yellow paint. Very heavy.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique Industrial Modern Vintage Factory Hand Truck Oak Wood and Iron Metal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial Modern Vintage Factory Hand Truck with Oak Wood and Iron Metal Frame. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements:
Upright: 51" H x 22" W x 27" D
Flat: 15" H x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Gucci Metal Marquee Sign from a NYC Building Meat Packing District
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous original vintage sign from a Gucci store in New York. Letters are 12.5 inches high, custom made from aluminum and mounted on sheet steel.
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Architectural Salvage Sign Letter "P"
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came off the Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital in Dallas.
Built in 1977, these letters were the original sign on the building.
Everything (except the dirt) that came off the building ...
Category
1970s Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Architectural Salvage Sign Letter "R" From a Dallas Children's Hospital
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came off the Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital in Dallas.
The letter "H" from this sign will be on the new Frasier reboot.
Built in 1977, these letters were the original sign on the b...
Category
1970s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1977 Architectural Salvage Sign Letter "C" From a Dallas Hospital
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came off the Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital in Dallas.
The letter "H" from this sign will be on the new Frasier reboot.
Built in 1977, these letters were the original sign on the b...
Category
1970s Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1977 Large Architectural Salvage Sign Letter 'H'
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came off the Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital in Dallas.
The smaller letter "H" from this sign will be on the new Frasier reboot.
Built in 1977, these letters were the original sign ...
Category
1970s Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Architectural Salvage Sign Letter "I" From a Dallas Children's Hospital
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came off the Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital in Dallas.
The letter "H" from this sign will be on the new reboot of the Frasier show.
Built in 1977, these letters were the original s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1977 Architectural Salvage Sign Letter "S" Off Children's Hospital
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came off the Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital in Dallas.
The letter "H" from this sign will be on the new Frasier reboot.
Built in 1977, these letters were the original sign on the b...
Category
1970s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Meneely's West 1855 Bronze Church Bell Iron Base
Located in New York, NY
Solid bronze verdigris patina mid 1800s church bell with a cast iron bracket and base. This is in good condition with no cracks except in the iron bracket. This is stamped Meneely's ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique 15 ft Oak & Chestnut Counter Bar
Located in New York, NY
Solid wood bar with oak and chestnut alternating slat top and faux tiger striped oak panels. There are four top holes cut in the counter. This is missing some trim. Please see the ph...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Chestnut, Oak, Pine
Iron Eiffel Tower Garden Trellis
Located in New York, NY
7 Foot Eiffel Tower Décor Piece used as Garden Trellis. One of a kind, Custom made for a Florida designer between the 1950s- 1970s. Was first used indoors in a Paris themed...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron, Steel, Sheet Metal
Large Scale 19th Century French Clock Hands Wall Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale clock tower hands, French, 19th century. According to the seller, these clock hands came from a large clock tower in Paris. They measure an impressive 107 inch height by ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Powder Coated Blue Industrial Metal Bin, Umbrella Stand or Trash Can
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial metal trash can, bin or umbrella stand.
We can offer these bins powder coated in any color at buyers request.
Freshly powder coated in bright Maui blue, this tall an...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Zinc Roof Final
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century French large zinc finial was originally a decorative element on a Parisienne building. It is now used as a decorative sculpture.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Zinc
Antique Iron Column Pedestal or Plinth
Located in Sheffield, MA
An antique cast iron column pedestal base. Use it to support an outdoor sculpture to make a perfect statement. Pedestal has wonderful aged pa...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
1930s Corrugated Fire Resistant Clear Chicken Wire Glass
Located in New York, NY
Priced per square foot.
Reclaimed from old warehouses and industrial buildings, this corrugated industrial glass was used as exterior awnings or partitions indoors and out. This gl...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Glass
Pair of Industrial "A" Shaped Antique Iron Table Bases
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century and possibly by Adams Brothers Foundries made of cast iron. These two A-shaped heavy leg bases will hold any heavy marble, slate or wood top perfectly for your desi...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Architectural Wall Sconce
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large architectural wall sconce from a public building, in patinated bronze, six-sided with dome top.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Restaurant Sign, Painted Metal, France, C. 1920
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative vintage French restaurant advertising signage in painted metal on both sides.
"Au Vieux Moulin" translated to "The Old Mill"
Untouched original with good patina.
Fran...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
19th c. Chicago Stock Exchange Building Molding Fragment Architectural Element
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important hand painted plaster decorative molding fragment, by Louis H. Sullivan (American, 1856-1924), from the interior of the Chicago Stock Exchange, circa 1893-1894.
...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster, Paint
1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh prior to the merger of the PRR to ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron, Bronze
1950's Hospital Wash Basin, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage medical up-stand hospital operating room sink for storing surgical instruments.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Oversize Large Scale Garden Armillary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Make a statement with this signed large scale Brutalist style iron garden sculpture or armillary with arrow and half round shape representing a part of the constellation encircling a round disc, a part of the solar system. This impressive nearly 8 feet tall and 9.5 feet wide sculpture...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Decorative Wooden Ceiling Fan
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large French black-painted wooden ceiling fan.
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Early 20thC Hubley Bouquet of Flowers Cast Iron Doorstops
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Antique cast iron Doorstops by Hubley in original paint. No breaks or cracks in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the paint....
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Falong (circle) Outdoor Wall Light by Ango in Collaboration With x Dots Design
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Collaboration art piece for Bangkok Design Week 2022
Ango + Krit Phutpim (Design director/ co-founder Dots studio)
Forms found in nature such as the hexagonal structure of the hone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Authentic Industrial Heavy Iron Jail Door on Casters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An authentic relic from an Ohio jail makes an imaginative architectural element. Original chippy paint with bright red area around the lock. On casters.
Very heavy!
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Huge Impressive Movie Theater Lion
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm told that this Lion was an architectural element outside a theater. It looks like MGM but can't say for sure. The weathered patina tells me it was mounted outdoors and the scale ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Composition
Pair of Balcony Brackets
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an interesting and decorative pair of building brackets. They are heavy and perfect holding a stair platform, awning or balcony.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Tin Ceiling Remnant
Located in New York, NY
We have taken these beautiful abandoned decorative tin ceilings and turned them into art pieces, framed with wood. By the late 1870s, tin began to appear o...
Category
1880s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Tin
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Tin Ceiling Remnant
Located in New York, NY
We have taken these beautiful abandoned decorative tin ceilings and turned them into art pieces, framed with wood. By the late 1870s, tin began to appear o...
Category
1880s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Tin
Custom Neo-Classical Style Metal Armoire, Closet or Kitchen Cabinet Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Make it the size you need. Add interest and character to your next new building or renovation project. These neoclassical style doors are made of steel. Other finishes available.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
B.P.O.E. Elks Club Solid Brass Plaque Waynesburg PA
Located in New York, NY
B.P.O.E. plaque from Waynesburg, PA. Further embossed with Lodge No. 757 Instituted 1902. Center plate missing. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
1990s Large Moveable Corrugated Translucent Glass Panel 90 Degree Angle Frame
Located in New York, NY
This is part of a 32 foot high lobby light fixture from 1991 in midtown Manhattan. Each unit consists of a large 90 degree brushed stainless steel frame encl...
Category
1990s American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Tin Ceiling Remnant
Located in New York, NY
We have taken these beautiful abandoned decorative tin ceilings and turned them into art pieces, framed with wood. By the late 1870s, tin began to appear o...
Category
1880s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Tin
1930'S Theatre Curtain Pulley Stand by Hall Stage London
Located in Norwich, GB
A 1930's metal theatre curtain pulley stand from the Regent Theatre in Norwich, which became ABC cinema. Labelled 'Hall Stage Equipment London'. The handle cast stamp 'Hall Brixton S...
Category
1930s English Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
Industrial Oversized Aluminum Vent Propeller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, aluminum, vent propeller is a wonderful, repurposed, industrial sculpture or architectural element.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Stoneware Found Objects, English, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of highly sculptural found objects or architectural elements with an ethnographical/Industrial feel to them.
Although they are ceramic they have a lovely metallic look about them. They look like bronze or iron.
They remind me of the Easter Island statues...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century 1900's Tower Light Up White Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American 1900's over sized tower light up clock with milk etched glass face and copper frame.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper
Industrial architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial architectural elements 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 architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, plastic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial architectural elements 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 architectural elements, popular names associated with this style include and Goodyear. 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 architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $420 and tops out at $1,580 while the average work can sell for $1,000.
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