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.
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Style: Industrial
Antique French Clock Dial Face by Japy Frères Industrial Fully Working
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely painted metal clock dial with original hands by Japy Frères. Recovered by our buyer from a crumbling and forgotten French industrial building, it bares the scars of a hard l...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1900s Clerks Industrial Wire Tin Map Architectural Drawings Bin Basket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare very tall wire form basket, impressed with manufacturers markings and patent dates, 1904-1914 on bottom copper pan.
Top Dia: 14 in.
Bottom Dia 10 in.
Height 23 13/16 in.
Category
1910s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Wire
Bakelite Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron
By Pragotron
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial wall clock Pragotron. Frame made of bakelite. The clock face is covered with glass. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with an AA-batte...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Bent Sørensen Cast Iron Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Abstract cast iron sculpture by Bent Sørensen with a rich rusted tone consistent with age. Denmark, circa 1960's.
Bent Sørensen is best known as a sculptor but started out as a painter. Around 1948 he met the group of Danish and international artists...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Albert Féraud (1921-2008), French artist. Abstract sculpture in metal. 1960.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Albert Féraud (1921-2008), French artist.
Abstract sculpture in metal.
1960.
Double signed A. Feraud.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 27.0 cm. x H 30.5 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face Industrial Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique English iron clock dial dating from circa 1880. Reclaimed from the workshop of a crumbling works by our buyer, it bears the scars...
Category
19th Century English Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Stool 'Plopp' by Zieta, Standard Size, Rubin Red
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta, Rubin Red
Heat collection.
Standard size:
50 cm high, 35 cm diameter.
Unique piece.
“Plopp” stool copper version is a stool designed by Zieta Studio which is a Polish design agency founded by well-known designer Oskar Zieta.
Ruby red in the center and dark, almost black at the edges – the Red Rubin mirrors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Solid Brass Candle Block — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A simple, solid brass block to hold a candle. Handcrafted in the North to order. Custom finishes are available. Includes candle.
Made to order in 12 weeks.
Price excludes VAT.
Category
2010s British Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble, Slate, Marble, Stone, Limestone, Bronze, Brass, Metal, E...
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
This is an original Stenotype stenograph with Bakelite keys and original case and manual. All the keys work properly but doesn't seem to imprint on the paper.
Creator: Steno...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can 19th Century Dutch Copper Oil Can or Kan
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Large Vintage Hollywood Decor Aluminum "Star Spindle" Film Reel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage film real whose spindles form a star (ca. 1940s, USA).
Impressive piece of Hollywood decor in an uniquely large size (42" Diameter) with good signs of age/patina (original we...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Antique English IRON Clock Dial Face Industrial EDWIN GAY RICHMOND Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique painted iron clock dial signed 'EDWIN GAY**, BRENTFORD and RICHMOND' and dating from circa 1890. As reclaimed by our buyer from a derelict building, it bares the sca...
Category
19th Century English Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Iconic Kartell 4672 Dark Brown Plastic Paper Basket - Ufficio Tecnico Design
By Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Paper basket in dark brown plastic model 4672, designed by Ufficio Tecnico Kartell and produced by Kartell in the 70s.
This square base basket has rounded edges, a signature of the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
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
Model for Showing Tights, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Swivel ladies leg on the stool used as a model for showing tights in textile factory in Czechoslovakia.
Another version with white leg also available.
Ni...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass, Bentwood
1950s Yatch/Aircraft Compass Bubble Torpedo Table Sculpture Art War Relic
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Hyattsville, MD
For use as Prop not functioning. No break, and no cracks to molded forms or aluminium base plate. Sits flat.
Measures: W 24 x D 9 x H 14 in.
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Industrial Wall Sculpture, Distressed Conveyor Brushes
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial wall art sculpture. Turn of the century steel factory conveyor brushes on wooden frame. Measures: 64 1/4" x 37 1/2" x 5 3/4".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Metal
"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
German TN Telenorma Studio Electric Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Body made of steel and aluminum and also aluminum hands partialy black painter made by TN Telenorma in the late 1970s.
Formerly an office or factory sl...
Category
1970s German Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face Industrial Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique painted iron clock dial dating from circa 1890. As reclaimed by our buyer from a derelict building, it bares the scars of a hard life. Beau...
Category
19th Century British Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early Adjustable Industrial Machinist Stool, Manufactured by Toledo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early adjustable Industrial machinist stool, manufactured by Toledo,, Wonderful original patina color and surface. Solid carved wood top and back.
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
20th Century Pine Dough Tray or Trough
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large wooden dough tray from the 1st half of the 20th century. Made of pine in the shape of a wooden box with slightly sloping sides and 2 handles. Traditionally the dough for baki...
Category
20th Century European Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
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
1900s Advertising Stencil Mark Type Font Vintage Industrial Art Sculpture Copper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1901. Vintage Industrial mercantile large Wolfe Bros Folck's Roller Mills copper stencil. Baltimore Maryland.
Measures: W 18.5 x H 16 in.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
1920s Taxi Cab Company Garage Tube Repair Wire Hoop Sculpture
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sold as prop, or as wall sculpture, hanging mobile.
Dia: 30 X H: 8 In.
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Wire
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Siemens, 1970s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Siemens in Germany during the 1970s. It features a grey iron frame, a metal dial and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into a battery-...
Category
1970s German Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, 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
Industrial Station Wall Clock from TN, 1960
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage wall clock produced by TN Telefonbau und Normalzeit in Germany during the 1960s. It features a clear convex plexiglass frame, a white metal dial and black aluminium hands. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
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
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Sheet Metal, Tin
"Maquette" 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
Fabric, Wood, Paper
1930s Leather Medicine Ball, Nice Color and Patina
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s leather medicine ball, nice color and patina.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
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
Early 20th Century French Metal Baskets with Bottles in Clear and Green Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of robust pieces, originating from early 20th-century France, showcases a large green and clear blown-glass bottle encased in metal cage-style baskets. The deep green or cl...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
"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
Vintage Nautical Search Light by Crouse Hinds
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage nautical ship search light / lantern / spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930.
Non-electrified.
Available in multiple quantities.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Tole Split Wire Early 20th Century Trash Can with Liner
Located in Hudson, NY
This very rare survivor or the early years of the 20th century was purchased in France at the Paris Flea market and remains in very good condition for being approximate 100 years old...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Mantel Clock 19th Century Transitional Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its grandeur and inspiration from classical antiquity. The clock showcases a masterful comb...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Welded Steel Table Sculpture "Interdimensional Antennae" by D. Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large welded steel table sculpture "Interdimensional Antennae" by sculptor David Phillips. Acquired from the collection of the artist.
Trained as a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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
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
Antique Danish Pharmacy Glass Bottles, 1900s. Set of 4.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Pharmacy Glass Bottles, 1900s. Set of 4.
Set of four hand blown apothecary bottles in brown/golden amber glass with stoppers.
Bottle sizes:
Diameter 12.5 cm, height...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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:
Extra large...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
British Rail (S) Galvanised Water Jug A handsome piece, tall and conical
Located in Chillerton, 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
Antique Underwood Typewriter and Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this antique underwood typewriter and table. Both items were found in a place where time stopped. The machine is working perfectl...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Iron Altar' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Iron Altar' is a freestanding abstract sculpture from the Thought-Particle series, designed as a "thought filter" to enhance the artistic process. Crafted and precisely cut from ste...
Category
2010s American Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Large Industrial Era Lidded Copper Jug
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative twin handled jug with a lid attached with a chain. A brass plaque on the side is labeled: Tambo La Nona Ano 1922 Lu Jan LM. Desirable signs of age includi...
Category
1920s European Vintage Industrial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Dark Green Garrison Shoe Cleaning Tin
Located in Chillerton, 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
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.
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