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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Massive Glass Blowing Crucible on Pedestal, Color Glass Residue
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and Large ceramic crucible that was used for industrial glass blowing and now used in High End decoration as Art vessels or orchid planters...
Category
2010s American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
H&D Mfg. Co. 1877 Pair of Heavy Bronze Door Corner Hinges
Located in North Miami, FL
Outstanding and important salvaged bronze door corner hinges, they are stunning simply as an architectural element but can certainly be used for any doo...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
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
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...
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1880s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Tin
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...
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1880s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Tin
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.
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Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Gucci Store Sign Front Metal, Advertising, 1980s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Original vintage sign from a Gucci store. Aluminum or sheet steel, circa 1980s. This will make a stunning decor piece. Be sure to check our storefront for ...
Category
1980s Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Industrial Iron Bases from Late 19th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Early Antique Collection of Eight Bone Glove Stretchers Made in France
Located in Manhasset, NY
Collection of eight antique spring action bone glove stretchers made in France. The large ones measure 8 inches, the smaller at 6 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Six Assorted Metal and One Bakelite Antique Glove Stretchers Some Engraved
Located in Manhasset, NY
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
Pair of Industrial "A" Shaped Antique Iron Table Bases
Located in North Miami, FL
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
19th Century Cast Iron Door Stop by the Baldwin Foundry
Located in Godshill, 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
1930s Architectural Silvered Foundry Form, Mold, Casting, Sculpture Garden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Industrial Foundry Form, factory casting, beautiful silver zinc original paint, wonderful patina, whimsical, fantasy Art Deco design,'Emaerald City' Very sculptural, see other listings for additional Foundry molds.
Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools, carved out or built up to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. To make a wooden mold, wood needs to be stacked up, like a relief, or cut-out, like a sunken relief, with handles or other pieces to grab and pick up the mold from the molding material. Individual pattern pieces that get packed into the molding material are carved and shaped. The space or forms that these pieces make in the molding material will be the inverse of the final cast piece.
These antique foundry molds...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Set of Mather and Platt Sprinkler Heads in Case A rare find
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of Mather and Platt Sprinkler Heads in Case
A rare find, still in their original cabinet, complete with Key and original spanner and a set of 12 replacement brass sprinkler head...
Category
1950s Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Pine
1930s Architectural Silver and Black Foundry Form, Mold, Casting, Coffee Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
Industrial foundry form, factory casting, beautiful silver zinc and black original paint, wonderful patina, stepped Art Deco (Paul Frankl) design, would make an amazing coffee or cocktail table. See other listings for additional foundry molds.
Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools, carved out or built up to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. To make a wooden mold, wood needs to be stacked up, like a relief, or cut-out, like a sunken relief, with handles or other pieces to grab and pick up the mold from the molding material. Individual pattern pieces that get packed into the molding material are carved and shaped. The space or forms that these pieces make in the molding material will be the inverse of the final cast piece.
These antique foundry molds...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
1930s Architectural Silvered Foundry Form Mold Casting Coffee Table Garden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Industrial foundry form, factory casting, beautiful silver zinc original paint, wonderful patina, stepped Art Deco design, would make an amazing coffee/cocktail table. See other listings for additional foundry molds.
Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools, carved out or built up to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. To make a wooden mold, wood needs to be stacked up, like a relief, or cut-out, like a sunken relief, with handles or other pieces to grab and pick up the mold from the molding material. Individual pattern pieces that get packed into the molding material are carved and shaped. The space or forms that these pieces make in the molding material will be the inverse of the final cast piece.
These antique foundry molds...
Category
1830s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Foundry Crucibles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four large foundry crucibles. Once used to heat and pour white-hot metals for foundry production, these unique crucibles feature exteriors encrusted with molten metals...
Category
20th Century English Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
Collection of Industrial Late 19th Century Maple Dumb Waiter Pulleys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of two, large and small, maple, dumb waiter pulleys circa late 19th century are unique, Industrial objects.
Large pulley is 38" x 22".
Small pulley is 22" ...
Category
1880s American Antique Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Maple
Belmont Park Horse Hitch Ring & Stall Nameplate
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed from the racetrack Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The cast iron hitch ring was attached to the wall to secure the horse in place in their stall at the racetrack. The whi...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Machinist's Straight Edge from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A precision crafted machinist's straight edge made of patinated and perforated cast steel.
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century American Gray Cast Iron Eagle
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century American cast iron eagle. It came from Pittsburgh.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
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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