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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
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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...
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19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel, Iron

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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

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Metal

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...
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19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

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....
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

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...
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20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

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.
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Early 19th Century Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

WYETH Original Perforated Metal Screen / Room Divider in Blackened Steel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A perforated 1/2" steel screen / room divider with a graphic circular / round pattern in a blackened finish. Shown here suspended from an I-beam and trolly.  
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

19th Century Cast Iron Door Stop by the Baldwin Foundry
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century cast iron door stop by the Baldwin Foundry Needless to say a heavy piece which though worn with age still retains some of its original gilded finish At the top there...
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Late 19th Century Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

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...
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19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel, Iron

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...
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19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

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Steel, Iron

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

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Steel, Iron

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

Antique Iron Window Guards
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique architectural handwrought iron window box railings or guards are made of substantial iron bars, decorative balls top the corners. There are thr...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Industrial Iron Bases from Late 19th Century
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century made by Adams Brothers foundries made of cast iron. These two heavy leg bases will hold any heavy marble, slate or wood top perfectly for your design needs. These a...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

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Iron

Six Assorted Metal and One Bakelite Antique Glove Stretchers Some Engraved
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine group six custom designed collectible assorted metal and one Bakelite antique glove stretchers all having spring action. Some Engraved, ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements

Large 19th Century Industrial Steel Coal Drag Shovel Bucket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, late 19th century, early industrial age, coal, drag shovel bucket features a newly re-surfaced and sealed, steel body with rivets and wrought iron hardware. This is highly uni...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Machinist's Straight Edge
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A precision crafted machinist's straight edge made of patinated and perforated cast steel.
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

1915 Original Goodyear Farm Tractor Wheel
By Goodyear
Located in New York, NY
Original Goodyear brand Implement tractor wheel. Made in the USA, circa 1915. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA.
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1910s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements

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Steel

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1920s Monumental Metal Bird Cage
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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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