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
Period: Early 20th Century
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.
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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
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...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by William Greenlief
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass, lumber caliper by William Greenlief used to measure the amount of timber from a tree features a sli...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by E. S. Lane, Upton ME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass hardware, lumber caliper by E.S. Lane, Upton ME used to measure the amount of timber from a tree fea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
1920s Ornate Hand Wrought Iron Floral Balcony Railing Piece
Located in New York, NY
1920s original ornate balcony railing with amazing hand-wrought iron detail and a hollow metal top. Has rust. Please note, this item is located in our ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
1930s Industrial Sign Letters PORN Sculpture by Colorado Artist Bill Nelson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
From the artist:
“PORN,” 2018, 6 foot tall x 5 foot wide. Salvaged early 20th-century store sign letters, blue light bulbs, electrical wiring is a satirical homage to Robert Indiana’s “LOVE” sculpture, re-examining the state of human relationships, in fact, the state of humanity itself, nearly 50 years after Indiana completed the first rendering of his iconic sculpture. In his version, porn, assemblage artist Bill Nelson...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Sheet Metal, Wire
Cast Zinc Aluminum Alloy Gilt Marquee Letter E
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast zinc aluminum alloy, marquee letter E, features a painted gilt surface with its wonderful, weather-worn, original patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Zinc
Machinist's Straight Edge
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
6 Piece-Set Greek Theda Chain Terra Cotta Stone Blocks
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century NYC building façade terra cotta stones. These feature a Greek letter Theda chain-like design. With original patina. Priced as a set of six. Please note, this item ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of American Industrial Cast Iron Table Legs, Early 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of early 1900's Industrial style cast iron table legs. These heavy legs are able to hold weight and are rustic due to their age. Small quanti...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Industrial Cast Iron Machine Base Legs Rustic Early 1900s, 32.75 In. H
Located in New York, NY
These reclaimed industrial cast iron legs are original to early 1900's heavy machinery. The surface has a rustic look due to years of weathering but can also be restored to a more p...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
French Easel, circa 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Artist's Easel, French, circa 1920s. This easel is a versatile piece and can be used for it's intended purpose, as an easel, or to display a work of art, or hold a flat scree...
Category
1920s French Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1910s American Vintage Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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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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