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 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
Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303D
Located in Nottingham, GB
Small 6 inch Dial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester - D A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester. Made in England circa 1960. Gent of...
Steel
Small Vintage Industrial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Gent of Leicester 6 inch Bakelite Slave Clock with Silver Dial. A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester. Made in England circa 1950. Gent of...
Steel
Large White Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Siemens, 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Siemens in Germany during the 1950s. It features a white (beige) metal frame, a metal dial and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into ...
Iron
Huge French Copper Turret Clock Hands for Decorative Use
By Brillie
Located in Nottingham, GB
Reclaimed Copper Clock Hands from a French Turret Clock A stunning set of clock hands which would of previously grace a French tower clock. French made dated around 1900 Made enti...
Copper
Antique Iron Clock Dial Face Industrial Bath Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique painted iron clock dial signed ''H & R Marsh, Bath'' and dating from circa 1910. As reclaimed by our buyer from a derelict building, it bares ...
Brass, Steel, Iron
Siemens Factory, Station or Workshop Wall Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
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 battery.
Steel
Antique English Iron Wall Clock Dial Face Kendal Milne & Co Manchester
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
An atmospheric English fusee dial clock, the face signed Kendal Milne & Co, Manchester. Once proudly marking the hours for one of Manchester’s most pr...
Iron
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
Antique French Clock Dial Face by Japy Frères, Industrial/Railway
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Industrial French Wall Clock, Original Japy Frères Dial – Urban Decay Patina This hauntingly beautiful wall clock features an original painted metal dial by Japy Frères, salvaged fro...
Steel
Large Industrial Factory or Stration Clock by Telefonbau Und Normalzeit
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame painted with an aluminum clock face, clock hand. Made in Germany in the late 1960s by TN (Telefonbau und Normalzeit). Formerly a slave cloc...
Steel
Siemens Halske Factory, Workshop or Train Station Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Large German station clock by Siemens & Halske from the early 1950s. Formerly as a slave clock with mechanical movement, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with a batter...
Steel
Antique English IRON Clock Dial Face Industrial EDWIN GAY RICHMOND Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique painted iron clock dial signed 'EDWIN GAY**, BRENTFORD and RICHMOND' and dating from circa 1890. As reclaimed by our buyer from a derelict building, it bares the sca...
Iron
Large Industrial Wall Clock, Zinc on Timber Frame, French, Circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful large scale 20th Century French clock face in zinc on its original iron frame. Originally from a municipal building facade, the clock face is very characterful and retains...
Zinc
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. Former ...
Iron
Bakelite Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1960's
By Pragotron
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Bakelite It is now fitted with a modern movement with an AA-battery Fully Functional Good Original Condition
Glass, Bakelite
Large Grey Industrial Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pragotron wall clock made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a gray metal frame, a metal dial and clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into a battery-p...
Iron
Large Grey Industrial Square Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Clock made by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. - Was used in factories, schools & railway stations - Features a gray hammer paint finish metal body, aluminu...
Aluminum, Iron
Pair Of Large Double Sided Illuminated Gents Of Leicester Station Clocks
Located in Tarporley, GB
Pair of large Gents of Leicester illuminated double sided station clocks. English 1960’s. A great example of an early illuminated railway station platform clock. Original conditio...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century 1900's Tower Light Up White Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American 1900's over sized tower light up clock with milk etched glass face and copper frame.
Copper