Industrial Sculptures
INDUSTRIAL STYLE
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: 20th Century
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Landscape Garden Orb Sphere Ball Sculpture
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large vintage cast-aluminum architectural landscape Sphere. Sphere is constructed of two 7/16" thick, cast-aluminum hemispheres that have been welded together and ground smooth. Sphe...
Category
1970s American Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
1930, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Unique Barber or Optician Chair, Museum Piece
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original hand ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Abstract Metal Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Decorative welded metal sculpture that resembles a rooster. Heavy oxidized iron welded together to form an abstract art.
(Please confirm item location N...
Category
1990s Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Turn of the Century Cast Iron Cobbler’s Anvil
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron shoe form makes a lively decorative accent or craftsman’s tool. Built in turn of the century France, this attractive piece would have originally been used by cobblers ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 1957 vintage mechanical bank by Astro, Model 1957-A. The trigger to launch the coin works well. You cock it by pulling it down, place t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This metal, mechanical bank includes a red plane mechanism for launching coins from the rocket into the moon. Works properly. Includes key to unlock the bottom to retrieve the ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1967 Ronald Dee Sullivan Industrial Sculpture
Located in Sacramento, CA
1967 Industrial sculpture by California artist Ronald Dee Sullivan. The sculpture consists of a wooden head with metal details, mounted on an indu...
Category
1960s American Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Industrial Sculpture Made From an Early American Light Bulb
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Industrial Sculpture Made From an Early American Light Bulb
This is not a working Light Bulb, it is in Blue glass and has been set on a rectangular plinth and when lit from behind y...
Category
1920s Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Cast Iron Hubley Donkey Bottle Opener, circa 1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original cast iron donkey bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company with "Eureka Springs Arkansas" on the side. The piece has retained its orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Barber Chair, Animal Shaped, Seal, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great vintage barber chair , animal shaped , 1940s.
This old figural barber chair for children is made in the shape of a seal.
The fiberglass s...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Set of Three Vintage Industrial Porcelain Glove Molds
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three vintage industrial porcelain glove molds, circa 1980s. The molds have a great look and make a wonderful modern sculpture. They are in very good vintage condition with ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This is an original hand painted cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Rosenthal Porcelain Hands, Germany, 1950s
By Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rosenthal Porcelain hands, Germany, 1950s.
Pair of hard to find original German white glazed porcelain molds for the making of latex gloves. They were immersed in vats of bubbling li...
Category
1950s German Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique, Industrial Factory Wooden Foundry Form, Wheel, Cog, Gear
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large antique, Industrial factory wooden foundry form mold, wheel, cog, gear, very unusual and rare size measuring 52" in diameter, retains original facto...
Category
1910s American Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th c. French Elephant Pull Toy c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An early 20th century French elephant pull-toy covered in fabric with glass eyes mounted on a steel platform with steel and rubber wheels.
CREATOR Unknown. Made in Franc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original hand ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Italian Metal Ring Sculpture from 1970's
Located in Hudson, NY
Metal rings were used to create the unusual stepped sculpture, shown here, from Italy c. 1970s. Arranged in ascending and descending order, the coils are soldered in place to creat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Italian Metal Rings Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Metal rings were used to create the unusual stepped sculpture, shown here, from Italy c. 1970s. Arranged in ascending and descending order, the coils are soldered in place to creat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Bronze Cast German Shepherd Bookends by Armor Bronze, C.1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Art Deco cast bronze German Shepherd bookends manufactured by Armor Bronze Company with original labels and felt and each bookend.
CREATOR Armor Bronze Company.
DATE ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Trumpeting Elephant Doorstops, c.1910s - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of cast metal trumpeting elephant doorstops, circa 1910s.
each weighing 10 lbs and measuring 13 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 13 ½ inches...
Category
1910s American Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th c. Wood and Leather Horse Pull Toy c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An early 20th century carved wooden horse pull-toy covered in fabric with glass eyes, leatherette ears, leather saddle and halter, human hair tail and mane mounted on a shaped...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Oversized French Monumental Iron Key - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, French Industrial style oversized monumental key made of hand crafted iron, in good condition. Trade sign, with a weathered finish. Wear consistent with age an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Millstone on Base, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Millstone on Base, 20th Century. Hand-carved, granite millstone mounted on base creates an organic sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Set of 3 Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland.
Each multifaceted planter ca...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Set of 3 Mini Magiscopes, Feliciano Bejar
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 mini magiscopes featuring hand made industrial steel handles and machined lenses. Signed along rim. Perfectlr sized for a desk accessory or bookcase. Price is for all 3. Tal...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid 20thc Cast Iron Smiling Dachshund Boot Scraper #2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron dachshund dog boot scraper in black paint. Two available, this one has a straight tail as opposed to the other with a circle tai...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Abstract Walnut Sculpture in the Style of Sonia Delaunay
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French Industrial abstract sculptural made of hand crafted Metal and Walnut in the Style of Sonia Delaunay, in good condition. The detailed décor piece is particularized w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Complete Set of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1974 Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complete set of 1970s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland.
Each multifaceted planter can be arranged in a multitude of ways. Each triangle is the same depth and width, with 6 different heights. Hexagonal base holds all 6 planters...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Antique Drill Bit Holder & Drill Bits, As Found Industrial Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique industrial two tiered lathe turned wood drill bit holder with drill bits and augers. Drill bits are not fixed and can be arranged in different positi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Wooden wheel casting form on stand, 1900-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Wooden wheel casting mold with 6 circular holes around a raised axel stub. The wheel is painted in identifiable parts with areas of black, oxide red, and yellow. Mounted on a custom ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Sculpture for wall; midcentury bead wire tire structure, pair; like an eel trap
Located in Madison, WI
Sculpture for the wall of tire-shaped, bead wire, circa 1960s. Sold as a pair. Actually used at one time in tire manufacturing. An industrial component, these tire bead wires compose...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Wire
European Railways Oil Can, Vintage Oil Can, Industrial Style 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Architectural or Industrial style Oil can, a nice addition to your collection. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. Measurements gi...
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal, Tin
Bronze Plated Irish Setter Bookends, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
A pair of original bronze plated bookends with original felt on the bottom. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their finish and have the appropriate pati...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20thc Cast Iron Smiling Daschound Boot Scraper
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron dachshund boot scraper in black paint. Heavy, 35 lbs and stout. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parc...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original han...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A pair of original bronze-plated bookends with original felt on the bottom. Stamped "PMC" Philadelphia Metal Co. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds
An instant collection of four unique actual industrial brass and iron molds for eyeglass fram...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
French 1960s Contemporary Metal Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
French 1960s Contemporary Metal Sculpture
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The W...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Plated Irish Setter Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A vintage pair of bronze plated Irish Setter bookends with original felt.
Creator New Art.
Date of manufacture circa 1940s.
Materials and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cast Iron Hubley Donkey Bottle Opener, circa 1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original cast iron donkey bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company with "Eureka Springs Arkansas" on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Rare Cast Iron Hubley Elephant Bottle Opener, C.1940-1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original rare cast iron elephant bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland.
Each multifaceted planter...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
A painted Industrial tanner device circa 1910.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A painted Industrial tanner device circa 1910. Perfect for the Modernist home.
Category
1910s Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Josep Maria Subirachs Industrial Modernist Abstract Cast Iron Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive Cast Iron floor sculpture by Josep Maria Subirachs, circa 1960s. Reminiscent in form to an arrowhead or primitive blade. Josep incorporated grattage leaving the surface rough and jagged. Signed along the lower edge. From the private collection of Vincent and Elana Bolling. The Bollings were philanthropists and advocates for the performing and visual arts.
JOSEP MARIA SUBIRACHS SITJAR was born on March 11, 1927 in Barcelona. From the age of nine to the age of twelve he experienced the tragic events of the Spanish Civil War, the overthrow of the Republican government in 1939 and the beginning of the Franco regime.
Born into a working class family in the Barcelona district of Poblenou, the precarious economic situation suffered during the post-war period forced him to renounce studying architecture and he began working at the workshop of a gilder and amateur sculptor when he was just fourteen years old. By then, he was already modeling clay figures which he used to bring to the furnace at a local roof tile factory. From 1942 to 1947 he worked as an apprentice under the sculptor Enric Monjo at his workshop, acquiring technical skills. But the person who taught him most profoundly was Enric Casanovas, with whom he worked for a brief period because, unfortunately, the 'Noucentista' died in January 1948, just a fews months after Subirachs entered his workshop as a collaborator.The influence of Casanovas is apparent in the young sculptor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Josep Maria Subirachs Industrial Modernist Abstract Cast Iron Wall Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive Cast Iron wall hanging sculpture by Josep Maria Subirachs, circa 1960s. Reminiscent in form to an arrowhead or primitive blade. Josep incorporated grattage leaving the surface rough and jagged. Signed along lower edge. From the private collection of Vincent and Elana Bolling. The Bollings were philanthropists and advocates for the performing and visual arts. Measure: 34".
JOSEP MARIA SUBIRACHS SITJAR was born on March 11, 1927 in Barcelona. From the age of nine to the age of twelve he experienced the tragic events of the Spanish Civil War, the overthrow of the Republican government in 1939 and the beginning of the Franco regime.
Born into a working class family in the Barcelona district of Poblenou, the precarious economic situation suffered during the post-war period forced him to renounce studying architecture and he began working at the workshop of a gilder and amateur sculptor when he was just fourteen years old. By then, he was already modeling clay figures which he used to bring to the furnace at a local roof tile factory. From 1942 to 1947 he worked as an apprentice under the sculptor Enric Monjo at his workshop, acquiring technical skills. But the person who taught him most profoundly was Enric Casanovas, with whom he worked for a brief period because, unfortunately, the 'Noucentista' died in January 1948, just a fews months after Subirachs entered his workshop as a collaborator.The influence of Casanovas is apparent in the young sculptor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Hubley Donkey Bottle Opener, circa 1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This is an original cast iron donkey bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer C1940 Enameled Iron & Stainless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Enamel, Iron, Chrome, Steel
Hand Turned Wood Auger Sculpture, Circa 1930
Located in Rochester, NY
Hand turned large wood auger or screw with beautifully aged original surface color. Sits on black painted wood base as sculpture ( not attached to base ) Auger dates anywhere from 19...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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.