Industrial Decorative Objects
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.
to
117
488
60
26
2
49
437
86
96
202
115
9
5
19
31
22
24
32
62
26
9
25,947
14,505
8,971
5,667
3,915
3,103
2,291
1,702
1,353
1,289
1,112
1,088
998
933
920
667
648
574
400
191
139
134
119
345
220
339
148
136
88
65
Height
to
Width
to
574
527
573
67
44
25
11
8
Style: Industrial
Signed Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Jewelry Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful stainless steel box by Stanley Szwarc, signed and dated underneath. 6" x 6" x 3.50"
"Former accountant Stanley Szwarc immigrated from Poland to Chicago in 1977. With no sk...
Category
Early 2000s Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Reclaimed Large 18inch Diameter Industrial Slave Clock by Gent of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
A Large Vintage Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock.
A clean example of the iconic Gent of Leicester industrial wall clock.
Made in Leicester, England circa 1960 by Gents of Leice...
Category
1960s British Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
20th Century Czech Foundry Crucible
Located in High Point, NC
Simple, sculptural and supremely tactile, this vintage foundry crucible has an ardent Industrial past. Made in 20th century Czechia, this piece would have originally been used for me...
Category
20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Industrial Gents of Leicester Railway Factory Wall Clock. c1920
Located in London, GB
A trio of industrial wall clocks made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1920
Unusual construction with open back and sides. 15" dials with black frames and brass bezels. Spaded ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Nipper dog cast iron piggy bank "La voix de son maître" gramophone advertising
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Nipper dog cast iron piggy bank "La voix de son maître" gramophone advertising
decorative collectible - Mid-Century
Measures : 6cmx14cm H:16cm
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
"New York Blower Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, eac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Industrial Copper and Brass Hand Sculpture on Base
Located in Newfoundland, PA
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century German Apothecary Glass Jars, Set of 3
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A highly decorative set of three original German apothecary glass jars. Circa 1920´s/ 1930`s.
The bottles made of amber glass, fitted with a cut glass stopper and still have the or...
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Small Art Deco Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1930.
Gents of Leicester makers...
Category
1930s British Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
XL Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
Located in London, GB
A large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930
In wonderful time-worn condition, imposing single piece cast iron clock with...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Equipment for Measuring the Elasticity of Pantyhouse, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare industrial object from textile factory. It was used for measuring elasticity and quality of pantyhouse. Original condition with nice patina. Gr...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$650 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Desk Organizer with Perpetual Calendar by Fabio Manlio Ciocca for Guzzini, 1980s
By Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Stylish desk organizer with perpetual calendar made of plexiglass, designed by Fabio Manlio Ciocca and produced by Guzzini in the 80s.
This lovely vintage piece has a rigorous squar...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Desk Compendium
Located in Amersham, GB
A desk compendium of unusually large size. This eight day clock, barometer and thermometer housed in a nickel and gilt case and mounted on a black marble base is of exceptional quali...
Category
1880s French Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Nickel
Reclaimed Small Chrome Wall Clock by 'ITR' International Time Recording Co Ltd
By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Reclaimed industrial chromed wall clock by ITR
A beautiful proportioned example from clock makers International Time Recording Co Ltd.
Made in England circa 1920.
Stunning h...
Category
1920s British Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper, Chrome
Large Antique French Brass and Iron Balance Scale with Weights
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Elegant brass scale marked: Ets Testut 8 Rue Popincourt 8 Paris.
Includes measurement indicator, and weights.
Testut was a French company manufacturing and marketing measuring inst...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
"Dynamic Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald uses his works as a means of resurrecting the idyllic worlds he once found in the Industrial surroundings of his youth. Raised in Grand Rapids, MI, he looks to the raw beauty and inherent potential of his manufacturing hometown as an endless source of creative inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
L'Objet Large Cast Metal Sculptural Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large cast metal centerpiece bowl by L'Objet. Beautiful sculptural and dramatic form.
Maker: L'Objet
Year: 2000s
Style: Modern / Contemporary / Industrial / Brutalist
Di...
Category
Early 2000s American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Welded Steel Table Sculpture "Transcending Time and Space" by D. Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Welded steel table sculpture "Transcending Time and Space" by sculptor David Phillips. Acquired from the collection of the artist.
Trained as an arch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
French Large Cream Separating Pan
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A piece of dairy farming history, this large zinc pan from 19th century France was originally used to separate cream from milk. The large scale has many potential uses in the modern ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1930s Architectural Silvered Foundry Form, Mold, Casting, Sculpture Garden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Industrial Foundry Form, factory casting, beautiful silver zinc original paint, wonderful patina, whimsical, fantasy Art Deco design,'Emaerald City' Very sculptural, see other listings for additional Foundry molds.
Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools, carved out or built up to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. To make a wooden mold, wood needs to be stacked up, like a relief, or cut-out, like a sunken relief, with handles or other pieces to grab and pick up the mold from the molding material. Individual pattern pieces that get packed into the molding material are carved and shaped. The space or forms that these pieces make in the molding material will be the inverse of the final cast piece.
These antique foundry molds...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century German Apothecary Glass Jar
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A highly decorative original German apothecary glass jar. Circa 1920´s/ 1930`s.
The bottle made of amber glass, fitted with a round glass stopper.
Dimensions each
Height: 21 cm ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
A Mid 20th Century Masons Iron Stone Ham Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Mid 20th CenturyMasons Iron Stone Ham Stand
An iron stone Ham stand by Mason's (England) for Dewfresh Butches
The stand is in good used condition with a very small nibble on the ...
Category
1960s Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
British Rail (S) Galvanised Water Jug A handsome piece, tall and conical
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
British Rail (S) Galvanised Water Jug
A handsome piece, tall and conical in shape, carrying handle on the top and with B R (S) impressed on the front and a drop inside hinged lid
Th...
Category
1930s Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Italian Industrial Style Ceramic Vase / Sculpture by Alessio Tasca 'circa 1980s'
Located in London, GB
Modern, industrial-style ceramic vase (circa 1980s) by Alessio Tasca. Minimalist, abstract, u-shaped ceramic vase in a light brown-coloured glaze with bold line motif. Combining an i...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,321 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock w Marble Base
Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the ...
Category
1980s Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mexican Candy Shop Dispensers
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Pair of Mexican Candy Shop Dispensers. From a Mexican Candy shop this set of two vintage stacked candy jars are the perfect way to...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$1,200 / set
Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame and back, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a convex cle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Early 19th c. Lignum Vitae Plumber's Turnpin c.1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 19th century plumber's turnpin, which came in all sizes, usually made of a hard wood such as Lignum Vitae. Used for opening up the ends of lead pipes, hence the indented lin...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Danish Pharmacy Glass Bottles, 1900s. Set of 3.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Antique Danish Pharmacy Glass Bottles, 1900s. Set of 3.
Set of three large hand blown apothecary bottles in brown/golden amber glass with stoppers.
Bottle sizes:
Diameter 12...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
A Twin Fusee Ships Striking Bulkhead Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A fine ship’s bell bulkhead clock striking the ‘Dog Watches’ Sequence. This eight day twin fusee clock is a rare example of a ships striking clock marking ...
Category
1850s English Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel
Mounted Oversized Wrench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dramatically oversized patinated forged steel wrench beautifully mounted on a circular base.
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can 19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can or Kan
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can
19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can or Kan as it says on the label, a good looking piece in nice condition and would make a really attractive quirky...
Category
19th Century Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Beige MRC Ship’s Wall Clock, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage MRC ( Marine Radio Co. Ltd. ) maritime slave clock made in South Korea during the 1970s. These clocks were used on large Korean tankers and cargo ships. It features a beige m...
Category
1970s Korean Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Large Industrial Ovular Mold on Stand, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Industrial Mold in an ovular egg shape, executed in wood (with a handsome patina) and displayed on a contemporary metal stand.
Fantastic decorative object with a lot of c...
Category
20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Dark Green Garrison Shoe Cleaning Tin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dark green garrison shoe cleaning tin
2 sections, brown on one side and black on the other, the tin has a central carrying handle and 2 lidded sections
In good vintage condition,...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Chrome and Lucite Picture Frame
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Huge Blue Square Industrial Wall Clock from Elektročas, 1990s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Elektročas ( former Pragotron ) in Czech Republic during the 1990s - 2000s It features a blue metal frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a cl...
Category
1990s Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Joseph A Burlini Brass Abstract Sculpture, Dated 1967
Located in Oceanside, US
Joseph A. Burlini, born in 1937, is an American contemporary artist renowned for his large-scale sculptures. He graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago and has spent much of his ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
“Tiny Rust Jacket" by Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century 1900's Tower Light Up White Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American 1900's over sized tower light up clock with milk etched glass face and copper frame.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Grey Industrial Station Wall Clock from Nedklok, 1960
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Nedklok wall clock was made in Netherlands during the 1960s. It features a grey iron frame, a metal dial, an aluminium hands and clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Industrial Gear on Stand
Located in New York City, NY
Mounted industrial gear on stand.
Category
19th Century Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,400
Antique Iron Window Guards
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique architectural handwrought iron window box railings or guards are made of substantial iron bars, decorative balls top the corners. There are thr...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,800 / set
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey metal frame, iron dial, aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique German Rhine Valley Winery Painted Wine Filter by Claritwerk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and hard to find antique German winery industrial wine filter. circa 1890-1920
This filter would have been used in the commercial production of win...
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$100 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Industrial Office Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pragotron PPH 413 is a type of indoor secondary clock. Was produced during the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia. Clock face with white plastic numerals is made from aluminum. Diameter ...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$591 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Antique Vintage Kodak Glass Beaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1940s glass Kodak developer beaker. This amazing piece is minimal and cool, and features a large 32 ounce capacity for holding and measuring liquids. Used primarily in dark rooms for photo developer solution, this beaker would be a great gift for that avid photographer, or use as a very unique flower vase...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$96 Sale Price
20% Off
Josep Maria Subirachs Industrial Modernist Abstract Cast Iron Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive Cast Iron floor sculpture by Josep Maria Subirachs b.1927. Reminiscent in form to an arrowhead or primitive blade. Josep incorporated grattage leaving the surface rough...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century French Leather Tool Bag from a Train
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century French leather tool bag hails from the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), France's national train service e...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
$637 Sale Price
25% Off
Round Wooden Industrial Foundry Mold, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Round Wooden Industrial Foundry Mold, 20th Century. This piece works nicely as a wall sculpture or as an brilliant centerpiece bowl, catchall etc.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The piece features a brown bakelite frame, a black bakelite dial, an aluminum hands and a clear g...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Industrial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Pragotron, Mosche Bianche, Gents of Leicester, and Siemens. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $194,295 while the average work can sell for $633.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Gold Gilt Altar
Ming Dynasty 18th Century
Hon Furniture
Le Roy Paris
Mantle Urns
Millefiori Antique
Italian Bronze Clock
Majolica Rooster
Mantel Chime Clock
Italian Cigarette Case
Italian Crucifix
Mayan Mid Century
Gold Squirrel
Hamada Shoji
Large German Porcelain Figure
Metal Cigarette Case
Marble Torchere
Italy Tazza