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 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
1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By S.T. Dupont, Honeywell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...
Glass
$556Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Bostonian Tailors Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a Bostonian Tailor.
Metal
$336Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Braise Cast Iron Flat Press Laundry Trivet, France, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cast iron trivet is particular Because it was created to put braises inside. This type of model represented a step forward for the laundress b...
Iron
Large Stainless Steel Industrial Fork Mold Sculpture for Silverware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage industrial factory mold in stainless steel in the shape of a large dinner fork. These highly decorative sculptures are sold separately or a...
Stainless Steel
Large Yellow Powder-Coated Industrial Wrenches, various sizes to choose from
By Trimo
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four large sunshine yellow powder-coated industrial wrenches. Please note there are 4 sizes to choose from and each are sold individually.
Metal
Decorative Paperweights '8' in Black / White / Red Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'8' paperweights in terrazzo (Black / white / red). Brass detail. Set of three pieces. Measures: 8.3 x 6 x 6 cm Bentu design furniture and lightings derive its uniqueness fro...
Brass
$556Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
Metal
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white "filigrana" - white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Me...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate white, light blue, and dark blue ribbons / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Origina...
Murano Glass
$1,110 / set
H 11.5 in Dm 8.3 in
Rare & Sturdy Pair of Brutalist Forged Wrought Iron Candlesticks / Candleholders
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very strong pair of timeless candle sticks. If you are looking for beautiful Arts & Crafts antiques to grace your living space then this hand-crafted and timeless pair c...
Wrought Iron
$140 / item
H 3 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
Brass
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.5 in W 10.25 in D 11 in
Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can Intricately crafted with elongated silver-leaf clad rim, standing 15.5 -Inches high, with a lower point of 9" ...
Steel, Silver Leaf
$145 / item
H 2 in W 1 in D 0.2 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist seahorse keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped a...
Brass
$145 / item
H 0.74 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Elephant Handmade Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist elephant keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte A...
Brass
$140 / item
H 1.75 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Heart Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist heart keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck ...
Brass
Large Industrial Aluminum Film Reel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, industrial, midcentury, film reel is a great accent piece or wall hanging.
Aluminum
Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
By Robert Held
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light blue art glass with touches of blue and p...
Art Glass
$260 / item
H 5 in Dm 9 in
Sage Size 9 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Made to Order Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece. Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift. Log Bowls...
Wood, Willow, Poplar
$99 / item
H 5.12 in W 7.29 in D 2.17 in
Awake Snipe Beak Bird Teak Sculpture by Svend-Aage Holm-Sørensen for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Charming teak birds with beaks and great personality. Manufactured in Denmark and designed by the internationally renowned designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, who was particularly famous for his lamp designs in the 1950s. Beak Birds...
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 25 in W 15 in D 10 in
Desktop Model of Soviet MIG 25 An interesting piece and a great desk ornament
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Desktop Model of Soviet MIG 25 An interesting piece and a great desk ornament for the desk that has everything else The Model is in very good condition 21” long, 12” high and 20” ...
Steel
Bronze Pyramid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze sculptural pyramid with geometric tubing. Dimensions 5" width x 4" depth x 4.5" height. Condition Excellent vintage condition; bronze carries age appropriate patina.
Bronze
Brass "Reserved" Button
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass decorative object or paperweight. This brass button showcases a round face with embossed "RESERVED" on the front. It would be great as an office paperweight or decorative obje...
Brass
Hollow Brass Rectangular Object
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial rectangular brass object. The brutalist form features a hollow center. The geometric block can be used as a bookend or decorative element. Dimensions 4" width x 2" dept...
Brass
Vintage Metal Pop Art Objet of the Letter “A”, 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
An industrial vintage art / object of the letter A. Kelly green. Some patina 10.5” H x 8.5” W x .25” D
Metal
Solid Steel Fortune Cookie Paperweight / Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool solid steel fortune cookie paperweight / box, circa 1980s. The piece opens up to be a small box if you like. It is in very good vintage cond...
Steel
Sold
H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish flower and book binding press in brass and steel. This amazing desk version of a presser was made in Denmark around the beginning of the 1900...
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 2.1 in W 12.9 in D 4 in
Two Stainless Steel Industrial Mold Sculptures for Silverware and Serveware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Industrial Factory molds in stainless steel in the shape of a large dinner fork and spoon. These highly decorative sculptures are sold separately or as a set of two. Their in...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 6.75 in W 14.5 in D 6.25 in
Mid Century C1958 Buddy L Coca Cola Delivery Truck with Aluminum Hand Truck
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous coca cola delivery truck by Buddy L. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Has been played with. Comes with one aluminum hand truck. Rolls...
Aluminum, Steel
Industrial Steel Metal Machine Block
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial machine blocks. The brutalist form features alternating striations along the sides with two steel dots on either end. These geometric blocks can be used as bookends or as ...
Steel
Industrial Metal Machine Block
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial machine blocks. The brutalist form features alternating striations along the sides with two brass dots on either end. These geometric blocks can be used as bookends or as ...
Steel
Industrial Metal Machine Block with Pin Hole Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial machine block featuring alternating patinated bronze and silver striations with pin hole detail on the top and bottom. mb009 Dimensions: 2.5" width x 1" depth x 3.5" he...
Bronze, Steel