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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Large Antique Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large antique distressed cast iron garden urn. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1890-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear c...
Iron
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...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Industrial Cast Iron Vulcan Hook, Rusted Patina Object for Indoors or Out
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental cast iron hook carries the quiet authority of true industrial history. Its sweeping curve and oversized circular eye create a bold, sculptural silhouette, while layer...
Iron
Neoclassical Garden Sculpture, Beautifully Weathered for Indoor or Outdoor Use
Located in Chicago, IL
This garden sculpture takes the form of a classical urn finial, reminiscent of traditional European estate ornamentation. Its compact proportions and solid, pedestal base suggest it ...
Cement
$568 / item
Collection of Six Salt Glazed Stoneware Jugs
Located in Antwerp, BE
A collection of six salt glazed stoneware jugs decorated in blue patterns. Alsace, France, late 19th century. Height:40 cm. Diameter:30 cm.
Ceramic, Pottery
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...
Metal
French Cast Iron Figural Flatback Rust Patina Garden Panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A cast iron flatback panel originally from a balcony rail in France. Dating to the mid-late 19th century, these decorative objects were used as building or garden elements. Heavy, weighing about 25 pounds, and aged with a beautiful patina, the panel shows a robed figure within an ornate scrolled frame. Imagine it as a piece of outdoor sculpture, used as a fireback, turned into a table base, or framed in a garden gate. Measures: 26.5 inches H x 15.5 inches W x 1.25 inches deep. In very good antique condition with the desired rusted patina.
Iron
$1,150 / set
H 15.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Campana Garden Urns on Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio, garden, or entryway with this elegant pair of antique French cast iron urns crafted circa 1850. Designed in the classica...
Iron
$1,150
H 10 in W 21 in D 14 in
19th Century French Rococo Cast Iron Jardinière with Original Weathered Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless elegance to your garden or terrace with this ornate antique planter. Crafted in France circa 1860, the oval jardinière showcases a richly sculpted Rococo form with flo...
Iron
$420
H 5.38 in Dm 2.5 in
Enamel Painted Biddy Chicken Bird Opal Glass Vase, Antique German Eastern, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Opal Black Glass Vase with Enamel Chicken Motif A charming small opal black glass vase featuring a delicate enamel painting of a biddy chicken. The hand-applied enamel des...
Enamel
A "Grand Tour" Cast Iron Etruscan Vase/Urn
Located in Sheffield, MA
A “Grand Tour” Cast Iron Etruscan Vase 19th Century Depicting classical Greek figures, with ring handles with a leaf motif on each side. Height 20 in. Vas INV. 9
Iron
Austrian Porcelain Tall Decorative Vase / Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Gilt gold with hand painted details Austrian porcelain decorative vase / piece with exterior scene design. Painted by Ackermann & Fritze " 1908 - 195...
Gold
Cast Iron Urn Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Cast iron urn produced in Sweden.
Iron
Pair of 19 Century Cast Iron Urns
Located in London, Park Royal
19th French century cast iron urns. Scrolled decorative handles. Very nice patina.
Iron
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Black Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina. Each bronze is hand crafted in France and is signed. Can be used as vas...
Bronze
Rare Set of 4 Large English Antique Terracotta Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 4 large scale English antique terracotta garden urns or planters by Lambton Firebrick and Sanitary Pipe Works circa 1910. To find four huge 100-year-old antique terracotta planters...
Terracotta
Rick Owens Swan Neck Cast Bronze Vase Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze swan neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Originally designed in 2012. Each ...
Bronze
Large Belle Époque Cast Iron Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
No matter the scope of your garden and landscape, urns are an opulent way to enhance your space. In the height of culture in the 19th century, there was no better way to portray luxu...
Iron
Pair of Riveted Iron Floor Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
Iron
Mid century stainless steel storage vessel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century stainless steel storage vessel circa 1940. Good quality decorative piece, with applied stainless handle, and removable with etched...
Stainless Steel
1800s French Cast Iron Mortar
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron mortar from France, circa 1800. A cup-shaped vessel with a heavy base, cast in dark black metal. Years of use have lent the interior a pat...
Iron
Vintage Metal Grain Barrel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully patinated vintage grain barrel, a wonderful compliment to many landscapes or grand interiors. The top is removable, plants or items can be pla...
Metal
Pair of American Industrial Cauldrons or Melting Pots
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American industrial cauldrons or melting pots. This pair of vintage foundry pots, once used for extremely high temperature melting, have a wo...
Clay
Large Industrial Style Urn
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Large industrial style metal urn with 4 handles.
Metal
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H 24 in Dm 11 in
Collection of Three Very Large Apothecary or Old Boots Chemist Jars Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
These superb very large jars would have stood on a top shelf of the chemist shop, they were intended as display rather than for everyday use The jars have gold writing on their deep round bowls, they are in good condition have tall pointed lids, we have filled the jars with wine bottle corks...
Glass