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.
Antique Industrial Wire Laundry Basket, Collapsible on Castors
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique wire basket laundry on castors wheeled plus collapsible. Dimensions: 29.5" H x 22.25" diameter. Please visit ...
Metal
$266Sale Price|40% Off
Red Vintage Metal Fire Bucket Basket Trash Can or Wine Cooler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Red Hand-Painted Fire Bucket Trash Basket With Handle, American, circa 1960's. These fire buckets are considered a significant part of fire service history, representing an early for...
Metal
Large Green Glass Hungarian Demijohn, Amphora or Vase with Original Iron Basket
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall, large and huge vintage green glass wine demijohn, bottle or amphora with the original wrought iron and green painted metal basket - quite a rare find. This was mouth blown / ha...
Wrought Iron
$1,588Sale Price|20% Off
1900s Clerks Industrial Wire Tin Map Architectural Drawings Bin Basket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare very tall wire form basket, impressed with manufacturers markings and patent dates, 1904-1914 on bottom copper pan. Top Dia: 14 in. Bottom Dia 10 in. Height 23 13/16 in.
Copper, Wire
$275Sale Price|26% Off
Industrial Metal Milk Crate, Powder Coated Navy Blue, circa 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1960s Industrial Metal milk crate. Freshly powder coated, the milk crate is sturdy and sleek in classic navy blue. A perfect addition to any room that needs...
Metal
Powder-coated Mid-Century Steel Storage Bin (Yellow)
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rehab Vintage Customized 1940s industrial storage bin. This classic, heavy-duty steel organizer is sure to keep your office or living space in tip-top shape Freshly powder-coated in ...
Steel
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Industrial Wire Basket
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique Industrial Wire basket. Heavy weight basket with 2 handles. It is 19" wide x 16" high, it is 11" wide at the bottom. Solid basket showing some rust.
Metal
Vintage Industrial Wire Basket, Handcrafted Galvanized Steel, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage industrial inspired wire basket. Handcrafted from galvanized steel Inspired by the baskets originally used by farmers and fishermen. Industrial design inspired by vintage ...
Metal
French Industrial Leather Tool Basket 1920's
Located in Hudson, NY
Handmade industrial leather tool caddy with wooden bottom. This chic industrial form is had made from thick oiled leather, with a wooden base. This would be great as a drinks carrie...
Leather, Wood
$1,800
Perforated Brass Pail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass pail with curved handle. This piece features a round perforated body with rivets at both the top and bottom of the pail. It would be a great décor piece or waste basket. Dimen...
Brass
Robert Loughlin “A.W. Trash” Waste Bin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marker on found trash bin by New York City picking and art legend, Robert Loughlin. Signed and marked on the bottom. Featured in Patrick Parrish Gallery's “Robert Loughlin: 1998-2011...
Metal
French Painted & Carved Floral Dressing Table, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French hand painted flip top dressing table with floral paintings , ebonized string inlay, foliage border with swags, connecting cross stretchers , and terminating on tampered splay...
Paint, Wood
Green Demijohn, Glass Wine Bottle, France, 1950s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
This large light turquoise demijohn is a classic French demijohn from the 1950s. Light green / turquoise pressed glass with visible air pockets. A timeless home decor to set accents, as a floor vase with...
Glass
$788
H 17.72 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in
HUGE VINTAGE FORTNUM & MASON MiD CENTURY WICKER BASKET 93X63CM LOG BIN STORAGE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this huge Fortnum & Mason wicker basket used as a wood fire log bin Please note the delivery fee listed is ...
Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Powder-Coated Leafy Green Metal Tray or Dish
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
MCM Green Painted Metal Vide-Poche or Dish A versatile newly powder coated vintage metal tray in a fantastic shade of green. This particular green...
Metal
Round Woven Decorative or Laundry Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely woven basket - a nice decorative piece or can be used for laundry or rags? the piece is woven and great for occasional use. Strong enough for linens, but we would not sug...
Raffia, Rattan
Antique Metal Wire Egg Basket Rustic French Farmhouse Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique French metal wire egg decorative basket, rustic French farmhouse decor with collapsible zigzag lids and two folding handles, loop feet, the basket has...
Metal
$1,400 / set
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 15 in
Set of Three French Midcentury Vintner Woven Baskets with Demijohn Wine Bottles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three of midcentury French vintner woven baskets with demijohn wine bottles. This set of French vintner wicker-woven baskets, each conta...
Glass, Wicker
English Victorian Leather Fire Bucket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century English Victorian leather fire bucket with later handle and worn red paint finish to the exterior. During the Victorian era, a leather...
Metal
French Art Deco Hand-Hammered Iron and Glass Vase Signed Lorrain
By Lorrain
Located in New York City, NY
A fine Lorrain Nancy / School of Nancy original, hand-hammered wrought iron framed Art Deco glass vase with handblown mottled glass inset in colorful shades of orange, blue / green ...
Art Glass
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.5 in W 10.25 in D 11 in
Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can Intricately crafted with elongated silver-leaf clad rim, standing 15.5 -Inches high, with a lower point of 9" ...
Steel, Silver Leaf
$695
H 26.25 in W 33 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century English Wicker Laundry Basket on Wheels with Stenciled Labeli
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and characterful English wicker laundry basket dating to the early 20th century, featuring original cast iron wheels and handwoven willow construction. The front is boldly st...
Wicker
Antique Parcel Post Scale c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Pelouze Manufacturing Company parcel post scale. These scales were produced in Chicago, IL, often featuring a black metal base, a decorative white face with black ma...
Metal
Sold
H 7 in W 19 in D 11.75 in
4 Vintage Metal Bins Powder Coated in Blue, Chartreuse and White, Industrial Era
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial era metal stackable bins or baskets with handles. Two bins are powder coated in chartreuse, one in polar white and one dark blue. The bins are stackable and have endless u...
Metal
Chrome Powdercoated Steel Storage Bin
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rehab Vintage Customized 1940s industrial storage bin. This classic, heavy-duty steel organizer is sure to keep your office or living space in tip-top shape Freshly powder-coated in ...
Steel
Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original automobile picnic set for five. Includes 2 metal food storage containers, 5 enamel mugs, salt and pepper shakers, 5 enamel plates, 5 silver and Bakelite knives stamped Sheffield, England, 1 large thermos with 2 drinking cups inside, 5 napkins and 1 small table cloth. Original locking key. CREATOR Unknown. Plates and Mugs: KER Sweden...
Silver, Brass, Enamel, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Industrial Leather Tool Basket France 1920's
Located in Hudson, NY
Handmade industrial leather tool caddy with wooden bottom. This chic industrial form is had made from thick oiled leather, with a wooden base. This would be great as a drinks carrie...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 6.5 in W 21.5 in D 15 in
Early 20th C. Abercrombie & Fitch, Thermos Co. Seven Person Picnic Set C.1920
By The American Thermos Bottle Company, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original picnic set for seven. Monogrammed leather case with brass locks. Includes 3 enamel and metal containers stamped Abercrombie and Fitch, 7 enamel mugs, salt and pepper shakers, 7 enamel plates, 7 sets of silver and nickel flatware, 2 large thermos with corks, and 6 stainless steel cups (one is missing). Enamel plates and mugs stamped KER Sweden...
Silver, Brass, Enamel, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Antique Serving Tray with Bronze Trim c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique painted, wooden tray with bronze handles and trim. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Bronze. CONDITI...
Bronze
Huge Wicker Railway Parcel Hamper Very strong and attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Huge Wicker Railway Parcel Hamper Very strong and attractive piece, in good complete condition, with the original iron locking clasp, hide corners and rope...
Wicker
Industrial Wire Basket / Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
Industrial style vintage wire tray with handles and galvanized base. Perfect addition to a garden or patio table.
Metal, Zinc
Huge Wicker Railway Parcel Hamper Very strong and attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Huge Wicker Railway Parcel Hamper Very strong and attractive piece, from the South of England, the basket has CB8 painted on both sides front and back In...
Willow
Industrial Leather Tool Basket France 1920's
Located in Hudson, NY
Handmade industrial leather tool caddy with wooden bottom. This chic industrial form is had made from thick oiled leather, with a wooden base. This would be great as a drinks carrie...
Leather, Wood
Wicker Basket Iron Wire
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made iron weaved basket with a blue-gray hue, circa mid-20th century or earlier. Basket is rectangular with a weaved iron construction, two handles; likely use...
Iron