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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Egress Sconce
By PARCTA
Located in SURRY HILLS, AU
The Egress Sconce is a warm reminder of enjoyable dinner parties with friends or a special Friday night in, emanating a soft window of light in the evening. With an intriguing geomet...
Aluminum
Brutalist Wrought Iron Knotted Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s, Sweden. A pair of wall candle sconces crafted in Sweden with a tapered edge design. Designer is unknown and pieces are unmarked. Priced & sold as a pair.
Wrought Iron
Hollywood Regency Iron And Tole Candle Sconce
Located in Tampa, FL
An exquisite pair of iron and tole Hollywood Regency candle sconces featuring intricate detailing and a timeless design, these sconces bring elegance and charm to any wall.
Iron
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Exquisite Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pair of two (2) pewter wall-mounted candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacture...
Pewter
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. A rare, exquisite duo for beautiful place. * Pair (2) of pewter wall candlestick holders * Designer: Just Ande...
Pewter
Engraved Mirrored Sconces with Antique Pewter Arms
Located in New York, NY
Engraved mirrored sconces with antique pewter arms One pair Overall size H. 18" x W. 6 1/2" Antique mirror with design.
Art Glass
19th Century Single Brass Arm Sconce
Located in New York, NY
19th-Century Single-Arm Brass Wall Sconce, France, early to mid-19th century (circa 1820–1850), Restoration to early Louis-Philippe period. This sculptural sconce is formed as a hori...
Brass
Font Albe Wall Sconce, Pillar Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single bronze patina wall sconces, which lean against any flat wall. They are a very versatile source of light. The hammered frame of the steel stru...
Steel
Pair of Large Antique Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large antique giltwood sconces. Stunning pair of giltwood and gilt iron two-light candle sconces, circa 1920. These gorgeous Continen...
Iron
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of four Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Set of four (4) pewter wall-mounted candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Ju...
Pewter
Pair of Handblown Glass Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of Belgian handblown glass candle sconces with wide bobeches, curved arms, and mounted to a modern oak wall mounts. Etched 'Cleybergh'...
Blown Glass, Oak
Pair Continental Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1920s Continental sconces made of giltwood and gilt metal. Not electrified.
Metal
Vintage Frosted Glass Cone Wall Sconces - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace minimalist elegance with this sophisticated pair of Mid-Century Modern cone wall sconces. Each fixture features an elongated, dome-topped frosted glass shade shaped in a slee...
Metal
19th Century American Parabolic Magnifying Medical Candle Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
Before modern examination lamps and surgical lighting, there were objects like this: ingenious, slightly severe, and unexpectedly beautiful. This late 19th to early 20th century Amer...
Stainless Steel