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.
Large Square Industrial Double-Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s. The piece features a grey hammerpaint metal body, a c...
Aluminum, Iron
$163,747Sale Price|20% Off
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt bronze clock sitting on top of a solid marble base with bronze feet These clocks vary massively in price, once recently sold for over £150,000 on 1stdibs, which was fully restored and look brand new. They have two mechanical winding features, one operates the clock and the other turns the wheels, I have wound the clock and it works as does the turning mechanism however both will need serving as they have sat for a very long time unused, I can have this done with a very fine clock restorer should the new owner wish I will include the full specification on this piece below which I found online, my example is in very fine order indeed, the sale includes everything pictured and that’s it, if you can’t see it it’s not included Dimensions Height:- 45cm Width:- 47.5cm Depth:- 23cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask c.1895 French Animated Locomotive Clock...
Brass
Large Siemens Factory, Station or Workshop Wall Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Huge 43cm steel painted clock face made in Germany in the 1950s. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with a batt...
Steel
French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in London, GB
French Empire gilt bronze clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 27cm, depth 10cm This fine gilt bronze man...
Ormolu, Bronze
$3,343Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Huge Industrial Illuminated Double Sided Gents of Leicester Railway Clock. c1930
Located in London, GB
An incredible and large illuminated double faced wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1930 Double sided wall mounted in fantastic condition in old dark blue paint. Ge...
Steel
Travel Alarm Clock from "Deluxe", Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Travel alarm clock from "Deluxe", Germany, circa 1960s Excellent original condition Brass and painted hart cover Still working It is marked Germany on the front of the clock. Tw...
Brass
$1,151
H 3.75 in Dm 20.08 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Electrique Brillie Factory Railway Wall Clock c.1930
By Brillie
Located in London, GB
A wonderful metal cased wall clock made in France by Electrique Brillie. c.1930 Metal-cased wall clock with an attractive aged finish to the painted dial and case, developed through...
Steel
$1,746
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Industrial Double Sided Bakelite Gents of Leicester Hanging Clock, c1940
Located in London, GB
A double-sided industrial clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940 12" dials with Bakelite housing, conjoined back to back with metal plate. Gents' iconic hands run on ...
Metal
Large Double-Sided Railway Clock from Pragotron, 1980s
By Pragotron
Located in Żory, PL
Large double sided railway clock made by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. The clock has been converted into a new quartz mechanism, powered by an AA battery. It no l...
Steel
$1,403Sale Price|23% Off
H 5.12 in Dm 13.39 in
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Smiths Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in London, GB
Beautiful example of a cast iron factory wall clock made in England by Smiths. c.1930 Lesser seen than the iconic cast Gents of Leicester clock - made from a single piece of cast ...
Iron
Large Siemens Factory Industrial or Station Wall Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with glass front made in Germany in the 1950s. Original condition with patina on the frame. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement wit...
Steel
$65,498
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Large Gilt and Silvered Brass Automaton Clock With Aneroid Barometer, Modelled as a Steam-Driven Water Pump. Attributed to André Romain Guilmet (1827-1892), Paris. France...
Brass, Enamel
$2,600
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...
Granite, Metal, Brass
19th Century French musical automaton clock
Located in London, GB
This fine, antique mantel clock is constructed in ebonised wood by the renowned Parisian maker of automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized pediment atop the clock case. The face is of white enamel, featuring black Roman numerals and signed 'Tharin a Paris', and is bordered in beaded ormolu. The pediment in which the face is set is decorated with ormolu mounts of stylized acanthus leaf form. The pediment is set onto a rectangular frame of ebonised wood, inside which is set a musical automaton...
Enamel, Ormolu
Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial wall clock Pragotron. Frame made of a painted steel. The clock face is covered with glass. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with an A...
Steel
A French Gilt bronze Charles X mantel clock, circa 1825
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A French Charles X period gilt bronze figural mantel clock circa 1825. Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont and Paris, c. 1825. The sculptural group represents an allegory of navigation or Hop...
Bronze, Ormolu
A very fine 19th century French gilt bronze clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze mantle clock . Signed by the clockmaker
Bronze
Sold
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 5.91 in
Large Square Industrial Double-Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s. The piece features a grey hammerpaint metal body, a c...
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 25.2 in
18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Church Tower Turret Clock Console Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful authentic 18th century Italian tower turret clock mechanism. This mechanism was used for large clocks and bells you find up churches and public towers to keep time for the ...
Wrought Iron
Huge Reclaimed Double Sided Great Western Rail Electric Platform Clock
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare huge double sided railway platform clock An exceptional and rare double sided railway platform clock. Unknown original origin however the rea...
Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 5.91 in
Large Square Industrial Double-Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s. The piece features a grey hammerpaint metal body, a c...
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 7.49 in
Large Industrial Double Sided Railway or Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided railway or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1960s. The piece features a grey hammer paint metal body and a clear ...
Iron
Large Double-Sided Railway Clock from Pragotron, 1980s
By Pragotron
Located in Żory, PL
Large double sided railway clock made by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. The clock is brand new, never been used. Packed i...
Steel
Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s
By Pragotron
Located in Żory, PL
The Pragotron IPJ0612 flip wall clock was designed and manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. Clocks of this type were used in railway stations, ...
Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 5.91 in
Large Square Industrial Double-Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1960s. The piece features a grey hammerpaint metal body, a c...
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 36.62 in W 19.3 in D 9.85 in
Large Industrial Bakelite Double Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1950s. The piece features a two brown bakelite clock with glass cover and iron c...
Iron
Sold
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 7.09 in
Large Industrial Double Sided Railway or Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided railway or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1960s. The piece features a grey hammer paint metal body and a clear ...
Iron
Sold
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 5.91 in
Large Square Industrial Double-Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1960s. The piece features a grey hammerpaint metal body, a c...
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 7.88 in
Large Industrial Double Sided Railway or Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided railway or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1950s. The piece features a grey metal body and a clear glass cover. ...
Iron
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 7.88 in
Large Industrial Double Sided Railway or Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided railway or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1950s. The piece features a grey metal body and a clear glass cover. ...
Iron
Sold
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 5.91 in
Large Square Industrial Double-Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1960s. The piece features a grey hammerpaint metal body, a c...
Aluminum, Iron
Sold
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 3.55 in
Wood and Brass Clock, Signed Electrique Brillé, French, Circa 1900
By Henri Brille
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice decorative clock is made of wood, brass and metal. This is a model circa 1900 by famous French maker Brillé and the clock is signed Electrique Brillé.
Metal, Brass