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.
German Carved Wooden Milliners Head Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
German Carved Wooden Milliners Head Circa 1910 - Hand carved from sycamore - Used in the displaying and making of hats and wigs - German ~ 1910 - 22cm tall x 17cm wide x 21cm deep ...
Sycamore
Vintage Steampunk Patinated Resin Bust Of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showcasing expressive folk-industrial character, this vintage sculpted resin bust depicts a stylized man with a prominent mustache, wide eyes, and chiseled angular features. The scul...
Resin, Paint
Leather Bust Of Man
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Hand made leather bust made by a local artisan. Takes 4 days to make. Some of the pictures look like the bust is stained, those are shadows.
Leather
19th Century German Carved Wooden Deers Head
Located in London, GB
19th century carved wooden deer’s head We are proud to offer a delightful example of a 19th century hand carved German deer’s head. This ite...
Pine, Paint
$3,750
H 17.5 in W 8 in D 10.5 in
1940s American Carved Wooden Horse Head Fragment with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American carved wooden horse head fragment from the mid-20th century, with nicely weathered patina. Made in America during the second quart...
Wood
Patinated Bronze Bust of a Young Man by Aimé Jules Dalou
Located in London, GB
The bust resting on a red marble waisted socle, inscibed to the reverse 'DALOU 1888'. Aimé Jules Dalou (French, 1838-1902) trained at the Petite Éc...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$588Sale Price|49% Off
H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Angel Head Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1900-1920
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful early 20th century hand carved wooden angel head with glass eyes. Amazing eyecather with beautiful expression. Spain circa 1900-1920 Weathered, small losses. H:20cm W:9cm ...
Glass, Wood
Large Resin Bust of Hercules
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Large Plaster Bust of The Farnese Hercules Famous Roman Copy of the Greek Bronze original From the 4th Century BC
Plaster
$4,342 / item
H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 8.08 in
Marble Bust of a Young Roman Man, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble bust of a young Roman man, patinated marble, contemporary work. Bust of a young man in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a Roman bust from the 1st-2nd ...
Marble
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Wood
$280
H 7 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Decorative Jesus Metal Statue on Ebonized Wooden Base, Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Jesus statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of Metal (probably white metal) on a wooden base. Ver...
Metal
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
By Helge Holmskov
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
Wood
Carved Wooden African Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone decorative piece or can be used as a large book end. Trul...
Wood, Hardwood
Large Carved Marble Horse Head on Wooden Base
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful large carved marble horse head. Marble has patina, and is white to light grey tone with grey veins, very light in color. No major damage...
Marble
German Carved Wooden Milliners Head Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
German Carved Wooden Milliners Head Circa 1910 - Hand carved from sycamore - Used in the displaying and making of hats and wigs - German ~ 1910 - 24cm tall x 14cm wide x 17cm deep ...
Sycamore
Workmen’s Magnifying Glass, circa 1950
Located in Faversham, GB
Industrial desktop magnifying glass from a factory workshop near Bristol. The magnifying glass would have sat upon a lathe or drill to assist ...
Iron
Mannequin from the 1930s Industrial Archeology
Located in bari, IT
1930s woman mannequin made of wood, paper and plaster, for Industrial prototyping.
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Sold
H 19.5 in W 15.25 in D 12 in
1920s Middle Age Gentleman's Bronze Bust Mounted on a Dark Wood Stand
Located in New York, NY
Bust made of bronze and mounted on wood. Unmarked, circa 1920s. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA.
Bronze
Decorative Collection of Three Movie Prop Masks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative collection of three movie prop masks. Measuring largest mask is 13 in. tall x 12 in. diameter.
Vintage Wooden Wig Stand
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This wooden wig stand originates from Germany between 1920 and 1949. It is made of wood.
Wood
Vintage Wooden Wig Stand
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This wooden wig stand originates from Germany between 1920 and 1949. It is made of wood.
Wood