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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.

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Style: Industrial
Period: 19th Century
Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category

19th Century American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century

Late 19th Century Dress Form Mannequin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Shapely dress form mannequin from the 19th century. In good working order, on castor wheels. Has minor water stains, no tears or damage to the fig...
Category

1880s American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Dress Form Mannequin
Late 19th Century Dress Form Mannequin

Late 19th Century Dress Form Mannequin

Set of 13 Vintage Zinc Art School Objects, 19th Century France.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 13 vintage objects made of zinc, France, 19th Century. They all shows signs of wear and patina. Sold as a set.
Category

19th Century French Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Set of 13 Vintage Zinc Art School Objects, 19th Century France.
Set of 13 Vintage Zinc Art School Objects, 19th Century France.

Set of 13 Vintage Zinc Art School Objects, 19th Century France.

Antique Ceramic Industrial Glove Mold - U.S. - Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique glazed ceramic industrial glove mold - no maker's mark - likely American made for the T. Eaton Co. - late 19th/early 20th century. Excellent antique ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ceramic Industrial Glove Mold - U.S. - Late 19th Century
Antique Ceramic Industrial Glove Mold - U.S. - Late 19th Century

Antique Ceramic Industrial Glove Mold - U.S. - Late 19th Century

American cast iron strap work carriage door hinge in the Romanesque taste, 1885
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American cast iron strapwork style carriage door hinge in the Romanesque taste. Mounted on a custom iron stand. American, circa 1885. Condition: The hinge has a slight patina of rust and some surface marks are visible throughout. Wear commensurate with age and use. Materials: Cast Iron Dimensions: 27-3/4” W x 7” D (at base) x 36-3/4” H SKU: 5090 Tear sheets are available on request. SHIPPING & DELIVERY: The Federalist Antiques...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Iron

American cast iron strap work carriage door hinge in the Romanesque taste, 1885
American cast iron strap work carriage door hinge in the Romanesque taste, 1885

American cast iron strap work carriage door hinge in the Romanesque taste, 1885

Diminutive 19th Century American Mercantile Trade Store Display Model
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and historic diminutive hand-crafted and painted antique American country display model general store - mining trade mercantile cabinet. Mos...
Category

19th Century American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Diminutive 19th Century American Mercantile Trade Store Display Model
Diminutive 19th Century American Mercantile Trade Store Display Model

Diminutive 19th Century American Mercantile Trade Store Display Model

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Santo, circa 1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A hand painted carved wooden Mexican or Central American Santo (saint) with articulating arms. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture circa 1...
Category

19th Century Mexican Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Santo, circa 1950-1960
Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Santo, circa 1950-1960

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Santo, circa 1950-1960

19th Century Elm Barrister’s Wig Stand or Milliners Hat Block Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Elm Barrister’s wig stand or milliners hat block shop display This is a beautifully shaped solid elm head, and would display a wig as...
Category

1880s Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Elm

19th Century Elm Barrister’s Wig Stand or Milliners Hat Block Shop Display
19th Century Elm Barrister’s Wig Stand or Milliners Hat Block Shop Display

19th Century Elm Barrister’s Wig Stand or Milliners Hat Block Shop Display

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category

19th Century American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category

19th Century American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century

Sugarcane Cog Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
19th century cog from a sugarcane press mounted as utilitarian art. Massive Cog hand carved of Redwood used to press sugarcane from the early 1800s, Thail...
Category

Early 1800s Thai Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sugarcane Cog Sculpture
Sugarcane Cog Sculpture

Sugarcane Cog Sculpture

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...
Category

19th Century American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century
Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century

Antique Architectural Wall Building Anchor Star 19th Century

19th Century Dog Muzzle Sculptures on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of 19th century dog muzzle sculptures on Lucite bases, American, circa late 19th-early 20th century. If you were a bad doggie back in the d...
Category

19th Century American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th Century Dog Muzzle Sculptures on Lucite Bases
19th Century Dog Muzzle Sculptures on Lucite Bases

19th Century Dog Muzzle Sculptures on Lucite Bases

Cast Bronze Fantasy Ship with Iron Torpedos and Iron Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast bronze fantasy ship sculpture with iron Torpedos and iron stand They came out of an anonymous artist’s studio that was being disassembled on the Nor...
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19th Century North American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Bronze Fantasy Ship with Iron Torpedos and Iron Stand
Cast Bronze Fantasy Ship with Iron Torpedos and Iron Stand

Cast Bronze Fantasy Ship with Iron Torpedos and Iron Stand

19th Century Industrial Copper and Brass Hand Sculpture on Base
Located in Wallkill, NY
An industrial hand consisting of both copper and brass. Sits on a base someone made to hold it upright. The hand measures, 17.25 in H, 3.25 in W, .75 in deep, On stand it measures 26...
Category

1890s American Antique Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Industrial Copper and Brass Hand Sculpture on Base
19th Century Industrial Copper and Brass Hand Sculpture on Base

19th Century Industrial Copper and Brass Hand Sculpture on Base

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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H 16 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
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Located in Buisson, FR
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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19th Century French Young Lovers Bronze Architectural Wall Plaque

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H 21 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
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H 9.8 in W 13.4 in D 9.8 in
Mid-19th C. Wooden Rat Ice Fishing Lure C.1850
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1895 Antique Victorian Fairbanks Industrial Enameled Iron Doctor Stand Up Scale
Located in Dayton, OH
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1895 Antique Victorian Fairbanks Industrial Enameled Iron Doctor Stand Up Scale

1895 Antique Victorian Fairbanks Industrial Enameled Iron Doctor Stand Up Scale

H 61 in W 19 in L 61 in
Antique Steelyard Balance with Cast Iron Counter Weight
Located in High Point, NC
This antique steelyard balance features two hooks and a barrel-shaped cast iron counterweight. One hook would have been suspended from above, with the load hung from the lower hook. ...
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H 53.1 in W 19.3 in D 4.3 in
19th Century Wooden Carpentry Plane, circa 1850-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
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19th Century Wooden Carpentry Plane, circa 1850-1920

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H 6 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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19th Century Monumental Wooden Shipwright Clamps, circa 1800s
19th Century Monumental Wooden Shipwright Clamps, circa 1800s

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H 72 in W 7 in D 2 in
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Pair of Custom Mounted Antique Cast Iron Grates from Philadelphia

Pair of Custom Mounted Antique Cast Iron Grates from Philadelphia

H 30.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Cast Bronze Fantasy Ship with Iron Stand and Satelite Canoe
Cast Bronze Fantasy Ship with Iron Stand and Satelite Canoe

Cast Bronze Fantasy Ship with Iron Stand and Satelite Canoe

H 42.5 in W 42 in D 50 in
French Bulldog Growler Pull Toy, circa 1890s
By Charles Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Metal

French Bulldog Growler Pull Toy, circa 1890s
French Bulldog Growler Pull Toy, circa 1890s

French Bulldog Growler Pull Toy, circa 1890s

H 13 in W 23 in D 10 in

Industrial sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial sculptures made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Hubley Manufacturing Company, Patrick Fitzgerald, and Gordon Chandler. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $836.

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