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.
Unusual Leather Expanding Multi Tray Jewelers Case, Knickerbocker Case Co.
By Knickerbocker Case Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual leather expanding multi tray jewelers case made by Knickerbocker Case Co, Chicago. Ingenious design.
Metal
Signed Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Jewelry Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful stainless steel box by Stanley Szwarc, signed and dated underneath. 6" x 6" x 3.50" "Former accountant Stanley Szwarc immigrated from Poland to Chicago in 1977. With no sk...
Stainless Steel
Mark Cross Leather Attaché Case
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mark Cross leather attaché case.
Leather
Italian 1960s Black Train Case in Leather
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s train case in leather.
Crocodile
French Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry box, styled after Sèvres porcelain, in the Regency design style, circa late-19th century to early-20th century, France. Boxes' lid features outdoor nature scene with couple and dog surrounded by hand-painted gold detail i the Regency design style. Gold hand-painted detail featured on lid, front, sides and back of box. Great as a standalone piece or to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or other items on a desk, vanity, dresser, etc. Marked on underside as shown in last image, 'Made in France', 'Hand Decorated'. Box is a nice size. Dimensions: 2.75" Height x 4.13" Depth x 6.5" Width. Jewelry and other items shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: For Italian Ginori box search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243501722 Cartier coffee...
Porcelain
Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze poudrier box with cast poem on surface by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The poem "Les 4 ages de la Femme" was an old French lyrical poem th...
Bronze
Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian tan leather jewelry box with gold embossed fleur-de-lis design on top, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Box, with its demi-line (halfmoon) shape, has an all-tan leather exte...
Leather, Suede
Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old Chinese wooden jewelry box with brass fittings and a jade plaque centrally placed on the lid, inside a pink/fuchsia lining with gold floral decoration, second half of the 20th ce...
Jade, Brass
Vintage English Cased Alfred Dunhill Cigar Tube / Case
Located in Bath, GB
A pristine example looking never to have been used, this single cigar tube is made from a combination of silver plate and gilded to the top and screw top lid. The lid is signed by t...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A small round burl wood trinket or jewelry box with pyramid-like top. Perfect for any desk or vanity area to hold small items. Shown with cocktail ring (available separately.) Dimens...
Burl, Wood
German Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German oval porcelain jewelry box, in the Regency design style, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Boxes' lid features outdoor nature scene with couple in a park sounded by...
Porcelain
Cuscino Radica Brown Leather Watch Case
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Travel leather watch case with capacity for 1 watch in the adjustable leather support. Available in three finishing options: Black leather with poli...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Transit Level Scope and Wooden Case c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century surveyors transit level scope. Gray crinkle finish paint over brass. Original carrying case with dovetail joints. Brass company name plate on front. Decorative onl...
Metal, Brass
$1,700
H 3.75 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
European Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Steel and Golden Steel Key Blue Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
Middle age Gothic European Renaissance style for the jewelry box in steel with golden parts. We recognize middle age figures all around and on the top of the box and the renaissance architectural...
Steel
Early 1900's Birchwood Lock Box Safe with Key
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage gilt metal and two wood drawer safe box or strong box, France 1930's. The two drawers are veneered in bird wood veneer and has two white porcelain.
Steel
19th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Safe Strongbox
Located in Carimate, Como
Northern Italian antique hobnail safe, dated circa 1840-1850, found in the Piedmont region. This beautiful collector piece has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly r...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 14.25 in W 16.75 in D 9.25 in
Stainless and brass Studded Industrial Styled Jewelry Chest / Box
By Industria Della Poltrona
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A three-drawer jewelry chest / box covered in stainless steel with brass Studs and brass inset pulls with wooden internal build , a special and perfectly sized box that has felt line...
Metal