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.
Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage table/desk fan designed by Codumé, 1960s, swivel foot, 2 speeds, works perfectly, height: 45cm, diameter: 35cm, foot: 16x22 cm. This unique fan captures the essence of vintag...
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Aluminum
Retro Mail Organizer Refinished in Yellow
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s retro office organizer refinished Lemon Yellow (YL 01). This iconic accessory is multifunctional, ideal for sorting mail, memos or magazines. Features six slots sure to keep yo...
Steel
$1,836Sale Price / item|20% Off
Industrial Restored General Electric Cast Iron and Brass Desk Fan
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This turn of the century General Electric desk fan has been fully restored both mechanically and cosmetically. Refinished and painted in antiqued white powder coat, the finish is vis...
Brass, Iron
Antique Shopkeeper's Sign & Price Rubber Ink Stamp Set Kit c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique sign and price rubber stamp markers set that comes in its original wooden box case with dovetails joints. Includes complete sets of capital and lower case letters, num...
Rubber, Wood
Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle, Austria-Hungary, Circa 1890, Historicism
Located in Praha, CZ
Antique solid brass mortar and pestle manufactured in Austria-Hungary around 1890 in the Historicism period. Originally used in pharmacies and apothecaries for grinding herbs and med...
Brass
$2,350Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two Tesla industry Telephones in bright yellow , wall mount
By Tesla
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of industrial telephones from the company Tesla Stropkov, a.s., produced 2004 in Slovakia. The telephone model 4 FN 153 27 has pased the EU regulations 1999/ 5/EU. This teleph...
Plastic
Rounded Stepped Desk Organizer - Sage Green
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vertically-stepped steel organizer with 8 slots for easy and elegant organization. Makes a bold statement while keeping your desk organized. Textured steel has been newly powder-coat...
Steel
Vintage Rheinmetall Typewriter
Located in Manzano, IT
If you are looking for a piece that combines the mechanical charm of 1940s/50s Germany with a timeless aesthetic, this Rheinmetall-Borsig A.G. is the perfect item. Produced in the ...
Steel
Vintage Smith Trust & Savings Bank, Morrison, ILL. Teller Endorsement Stamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a vintage desk stamp, known as a teller, endorsement or signature stamp, dating from the early 20th century. The bottom engraving is intentionally mirrored so it will rea...
Brass
Rounded Stepped Desk Organizer - Chrome
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vertically-stepped steel organizer with 8 slots for easy and elegant organization. Makes a bold statement while keeping your desk organized. Textured steel has been newly powder-coat...
Steel
Antique Underwood Typewriter and Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this antique underwood typewriter and table. Both items were found in a place where time stopped. The machine is working perfectl...
Iron
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk. Item features ...
Iron
Small Table Fan by STROJ SMALT, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial table fanmade by STROJ SMALT in the 1960's, in Czechoslovakia. Made of metal and plastic Fully functional, original condition, with signs of wear.
Metal
Small Table Fan by STROJ SMALT, 1960s Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial table fan Made of metal and plastic Fully functional.
Metal
Small Table Fan, 1960s Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial table fan Made of metal and plastic Fully functional.
Metal
1960s Table Fan by OMNIA type VS20, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial table fan Made of metal and plastic Fully functional.
Metal
$197Sale Price|20% Off
Desk Organizer with Perpetual Calendar by Fabio Manlio Ciocca for Guzzini, 1980s
By Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Stylish desk organizer with perpetual calendar made of plexiglass, designed by Fabio Manlio Ciocca and produced by Guzzini in the 80s. This lovely vintage piece has a rigorous squar...
Plexiglass
Vintage Boho Remington Rand Typewriter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step back in time with this exquisite Vintage Remington Rand Typewriter, a true testament to mid-20th-century craftsmanship and design. Encased in its original portable carrying case...
Metal
$387
H 16.54 in W 13 in D 8.67 in
Italian mid-century modern table fan by elettrodomestici San Giorgio, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern table fan by elettrodomestici San Giorgio, 1960s Adjustable table fan with burgundy Bakelite blades and a metal rod cage. The base is also made of burgundy...
Metal
Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer
Located in New York, NY
A substantial marble desk pen/pencil/marker holder organizer, in the modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century. Organizer can hold small pieces of paper, ...
Marble
$341Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.99 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cartographer's instrument set. An English, silver nickel surveyor's tool case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. An attract...
Nickel
$791 / item
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in
20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid bronze desk lamp with braided cable and dimmer switch. Comes with vintage Edison filament lamp E27. Made in the 1980s by Kokosha - Osaka, Japan. ...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown....
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage Scottie Dog Metal Money Bank, 1960s Mid-Century Design Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming vintage metal money bank dating from the 1960s, featuring a wonderfully aged patina that highlights its authentic character and timeless appeal. Crafted in Europe, this de...
Metal
Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak top of the desk organizer with four letter slots , two storage cubies and an open top shelve . This well designed accessory is the perfect piece for easy access to your papers...
Teak
1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator
By Frost
Located in Bern, CH
Beautiful 1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator. With three variable speeds and adjustable angle. Desk or wall mountable. Lovely Nile Blue colour. In prime cond...
Metal
Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desktop organizer in solid teak. Great quality with fine details. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.
Teak
Pedersen & Hansen Desk Organizer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pederen & Hansen design teak desk top organizer. High quality materials and execution perfect for keeping an organized desk or work space. In very good original condition.
Teak
Mid-Century Bakelitte Rottary Telephone by Tesla, 1950s
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Bakelitte Rottary Telephone by Tesla, 1950s, - made of bakelitte, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition,
Bakelite
$340
H 10 in W 1.25 in D 2 in
Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautifully carved and richly expressive, this antique dog head letter opener is a fine example of late 19th-century Black Forest or Brienz craftsmanship. Hand-carved from wood, the ...
Glass, Wood
Vintage Fan by General Electric, USA 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original metal fan by General Electric. Made in the United States in the 1950s. It was apparently manufactured for export, as it has a 220-volt voltage and a European standard power ...
Metal
Antique Globe-Wernicke Three-Tier Office Tray c.1911
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wooden three-tier office tray constructed with exposed dovetail joinery and sculpted, wave-cut fronts and brass supports. Several supports stamped "Patented Jan. 24...
Brass
Retro Mail Organizer Refinished in Turquoise
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s retro office organizer refinished Turquoise (RAL 5018). This iconic accessory is multifunctional, ideal for sorting mail, memos or magazines. Features five slots sure to keep y...
Steel
Refurbished 1960's Two-Tier Paper Organizer
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fun refinished vintage 1960's paper organizer, with two-tiers. Freshly power-coated in deep fushia (RAL 4006). Made with American-made steel in the 1960's. The perfect mid-century fl...
Steel
A Pair of Brass Book Press Screw Bookends
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Brass Book Press Screw Bookends A Pair of Modernist Brass Book Ends modelled on the design of a Book press screw. An amazing look this pair seems to be old and traditional...
Brass
Sold
H 2.25 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Ahrend de Cirkel Attributed Set of Three Stacking Burgundy Metal Desk Organizers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stacking burgundy enameled metal desk organizers attributed to Ahrend de Cirkel. Originally sold with the matching desk and accessories In original condition with visible wear and sc...
Metal
Sold
H 4.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Whale Tale Scotch Brand Tape Dispenser c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A solid cast iron Scotch brand tape dispenser in army green with whale tale, Art Deco lines and original label inside. Replacement transparent tape with "3 inch core" availabl...
Iron
Small Table Fan, 1960s Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial table fan. Made of metal and plastic. Repolished, fully functional.
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Olivetti Synthesis Ettore Sottsass Paper Basket - 1970s Industrial Design Icon
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the world of iconic Italian design with this melamine paper basket from the renowned Olivetti Synthesis Sottsass 45 Series, designed in 1973 by Ettore Sottsass and manufact...
Plastic
Machine Age Industrial Nickel Plated Piston Bookends
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of bookends fashioned from a large internal combustion engine . Assembled in a machine shop or aboard a ship . Piston cut in half . Attached to quarter inch thick base them nick...
Steel, Nickel
Sold
H 14.97 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Kartell 4672: Iconic 70s Paper Basket by Ufficio Tecnico-Vibrant Red Glossy
By Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Paper basket model 4672, designed by Ufficio Tecnico Kartell and produced by Kartell in the 70s. This square base basket has rounded edges, a signature of the iconic Componibili ser...
Plastic
Sold
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
70s Design Stationery Writing Set with Magnetic Stand from Biliko in Blue, Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Eye catching and rare writing set ‘Biliko’ set, with stylish round support and matching pen made in Italy in the 70s. Biliko (actually ‘bilico’) is the Italian word for ‘balance’ or...
Plastic