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.
Decorative Industrial Belt Motif Cast Iron Frames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Late 19th century, decorative, belt motif, industrial, cast iron frames that once embellished horse barn stalls. The opening measures 6.75 inches diameter....
Iron
$575Sale Price|41% Off
H 40 in W 34 in D 1 in
Large Italian Giltwood Picture Frames, Elaborate Cast Detailing, 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-128 large Italian frames with elaborate cast detailing. Overall size 40 x 34 x 1" Inside rabbit 30 x 24"
Resin, Hardwood
Two Malachite Picture Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two malachite picture frames. One is Landscape measuring 10 inches wide x 7.75 inches high. The other is Portrait. Each have a bronze inner frame. Both hold pictures measured at 5.7...
Malachite
$1,150 / set
H 8.85 in W 6.88 in D 0.6 in
Antique & Handcrafted Pair of Moorish Arabic Motifs Inlaid Picture Photo Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and very stylish pair of photo frames with inlaid Islamic designs. You don't necessary need to have an Arabic (inspired) interior to fall in love and decorate your home with these stunning Moorish picture frames. The workmanship is there for everyone to see and the combination of the warm colors of the wood and the inlaid shell simply is to die for. It is every antique sellers...
Shell, Wood
Art Nouveau Pair of 1950s Bronze Picture Frames with Angel Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1950s Art Nouveau bronze picture frames with angel motifs. Each holds an image up to 3.5 inches W x 5 inches H. A-451-335
Bronze
Pair of Picture Frames
Located in London, England
Pair of inlaid oval frames. Circa 1920. H 26cm x W 20cm x D 2/16cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
Walnut
Pair of decorative table frames, brass, circa 1880
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful pair of rare stand/table frames, made circa 1890. The construction is made of brass, into which a glass plate has been inserted, in between is place for the image you hav...
Brass
19th Century Hanging Picture Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite set of 19th-century French hanging picture frames showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of the period. Made from intricately d...
Bronze
$439 / item
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 1.19 in
Decorative Diagonal Picture Frame N019 Solid Cast Brass Aluminum Handmade Spain
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative diagonal picture frame was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Brass and Chrome Frames
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A stylish pair of picture frames.
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Frames, France circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A pair of hammered wrought-iron frames, decorated on either side with a delicate bunch of flowers, also wrought-iron. Monogrammed "R.A" in the medallions. These would most likely ...
Pair of Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Art Nouveau picture frames. There's a slight difference in coloration as seen in the photos. They measure 9.5" wide, 4" deep and 11.75" high.
Brass
Green stitched leather photo frames
Located in Delft, NL
Green stitched leather photo frames Green leather photo frames with white stitching. The photo frame has a slot at the top to slide the glass and photo into. The measurement is 25 ...
Leather
Lucite and Chrome Picture Frame by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois designed this stunning Machine Age metal and Lucite picture frame. The rare photo frame was crafted in France circa 1960. The modernist industrial desig...
Metal, Chrome
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H 9.45 in W 16.15 in D 1.58 in
set of 3 wooden clothing hanger from the 1960s handmade decorative
Located in The Hague, NL
It is an old hanger, made of wood reinforced with wire and still very robust. Beautiful curved suit hanger with metal hook and locking pants bar. But can also be used very decorative...
Bentwood
Industrial Machine Age Chrome and Lucite Picture Frame, France 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning French Machine Age metal and Lucite picture photo frame designed in the 1960s. Modernist industrial design, the geometric chromed metal base holder has the screws visible....
Metal, Chrome
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H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Industrial Machine Age Chrome and Lucite Picture Frame, France 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful French Machine Age metal and Lucite photo frame with a modernist industrial design from the 1960s. The chromed metal base holder...
Metal, Chrome
Industrial Photo Frame
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial antique photo / picture frame. Formed out of wood, plastic and metal. Double-sided, each frame can hold a picture on each side. The film sheets slide out and the b...
Metal
French Industrial Machine Age Chrome Picture Photo Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Impressive machine age metal picture photo frame. Modernist industrial design with geometric holders on large metal plinth. The frame is complete with one clear glass sheet and one m...
Chrome
Antique Folding Brass Lined Looking Glass Oddity
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brass lined looking glass folding Odditiy. Unknown object, each side houses a convex lens. Use unknown to me.
Brass
French Iron Industrial Sign, Clock, or Mirror Frame
Located in Highwood, IL
Stunning handwrought iron antique French sign frame retaining bits of it's original paint. Though we aren't sure what type of business this was used for, we thought it would be great...
Steel