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.
Olof Lundström Orloff. Large candleholder in patinated metal, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Olof Lundström Orloff Large candleholder, 1970s. Sculptural, hand-forged candleholder in patinated metal, featuring Orloff’s signature modernist lines. The open, graphic construction...
Metal
Industrialist Design Candelabrum or Centrepiece by Robert Welch London 1973
By Robert Welch
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1973 by Robert Welch, this stylish, Sterling Silver Candelabrum, will hold 6 candles, and is in the Industrialist style Welch became famous for. The cande...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver chamber stick, Tiffany and Company, New York, inventory marked for 1902-1903. Measures 4 inches high x 5 1/2 inches in diameter x 7 1/4 inches across from ...
Sterling Silver
$7,739 / set
H 15.36 in Dm 12.21 in
Pair Of 5-Flame Art Deco Silver Candelabras, By Wilhelm Binder Germany, Ca 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant five-candle holders on a stepped, curved base with four triple-pleated curving pleats that continue up the baluster-shaped shaft with a node; a removable top section with...
Silver
Vintage Brutalist Candleholder, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist candelabra with three arms. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Brutalist Period: 1970s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 5.12ʺ...
Metal
$47,759 / set
H 17.72 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Silver Candelabra by André Aucoc
By A. Aucoc
Located in London, GB
This beautiful set of four candelabra (or candlesticks) was made around 1900 by André Aucoc, a leading French silversmith of the time. Aucoc inherited the ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 5.38 in D 4.25 in
Pair of American Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1905. Each: Ovoid, tapering, and fluted shaft with interlaced script monogram; stepped oval foot. Urn ...
Sterling Silver
$16,503 / set
H 17.52 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair Of 6-Flame Art Nouveau Silver Candelabra, by J.C. Klinkosch Vienna, Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple elegance with that certain something: Two six-flame candleholders on a round, smooth base with fluted stepped rim, trumpet-shaped raised shaft, chalice forming after constrict...
Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Harrison Brothers, 1901
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver candlesticks with sporting interest; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection. These fine antique Edwardian sterling silver candlesticks have plain circular, octagonal paneled form onto an oval spreading base. The cylindrical rounded capital of the antique silver candlesticks retain the original navette shaped detachable push fit sconces. The tapering octagonal paneled column of each candlestick is embellished with impressive applied fluted ornamentation accented with a band of fluted floral designs to the centre. The base is encompassed with further applied narrow fluted...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$312
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Repurposed Industrial Copper Pipe Candleholder, Scandinavia, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
One of a kind steampunk/industrial inspired candleholder put together with old copper pipes and joints. Anonymous Scandinavian maker circa 1970. All of the parts has imprinted specif...
Copper
$3,869
H 23.43 in Dm 14.18 in
Viennese Art Nouveau Silver 5-Light Candelabra by Josef Kurzweil, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Decorative large five-light silver candelabra on a round base, with embossed and chased geometric and floral decor. Finest work of simple elegance by the master Josef Kurzweil, acti...
Silver
$950 / set
H 2.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Pair of Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Timo Sarpeneva
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked for Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1950s, Timo Sarpeneva, maker. Each candlestick measures 2 1/4 inches high x 2 1/2 in...
Sterling Silver
NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 1
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
Steel
Folk Art Candelabrum
Located in Seattle, WA
Handmade Folk Art candelabrum. That was originally used as a home altar. Lovely with candles burning or just as a piece of sculpture.
NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 3
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
Steel
$22,463Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
1763 Pair of George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks by William Cafe, English
By William Cafe
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an exceptional pair of George III sterling silver candlesticks, meticulously created in 1763 by the skilled silversmith William Café. These candlesticks stand as a testam...
Sterling Silver
Modernist Candelabrum
Located in Hanover, MA
Studio produced vintage 1960's modernist candelabrum with two plank feet below the wide body with four candle holders and centered by a tall shaft that terminates in an open square. ...
Iron
Wrought Iron Candelabra by Gregory Litsios
By Gregory Litsios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A hand crafted wrought iron candelabra by artist Gregory Litsios. Heavy iron base supports 13 candle inserts for various size tapers. Signed “Gregory Litsios.”
Wrought Iron