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.
Giorgio Soavi for Olivetti, "O" Ashtray, 1968
Located in London, GB
Soavi designed this ashtray for Olivetti, a company originally created by Camillo Olivetti in 1908 to produce typewriters. Olivetti became famous for the meticulous attention it paid...
Plastic
Vide or Ashtrays in Iron cast industrial Style France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large ashtray industrial Style France iron cast metal Silvered color. Very Heavy
Aluminum, Iron
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
Glass
Solid Brass Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid round brass ashtray. This piece features two deep wells separated by comb like notches down the middle of the ashtray. Dimensions 7" diameter x 1.5" height. Condition Excelle...
Brass
Ashtray Hagenauer for Steyr
Located in Wien, AT
Ashtray Hagenauer for Steyr. Original condition.
Brass
Carl Aubock Midcentury Black Cast Iron Bowl or Ashtray, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist metal bowl or ashtray, made of grey or black cast iron from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Carl Aubock in Austria. ...
Iron
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
Glass
$822
H 2.96 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Ettore Sottsass Dark Olive Green Olivetti Synthesis Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Ettore Sottsass Dark Olive Green Olivetti Synthesis Ashtray with Its Original Box. Circa 1970 New Old Stock
Plastic
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Dodecagon Crystal Ashtray
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
Twelve sided cut crystal ashtray with three wheel-ground optic bubble dimples by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte.
Optical Glass
Vide-Poche or Ashtray Ceramic and Brass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round ashtray or vide-poche in granite effect ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Tommaso Barbi's original label is s...
Metal, Brass
Carved Limestone Ashtray - Stone Bowl Vide Poche - France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Carved Limestone Ashtray - Stone Bowl Vide Poche - France 1970s Hand-carved limestone bowl / decorative dish. Sculptural texture on the sides due to the carving technique. Ideal a...
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Red 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in 1970 and produced by Kartell in 1973 two years after designer Joe Colombo's death, the Kartell 4630 Roto/Rotocenere ashtray is Colombo at his finest. Red plast...
Plastic
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
Glass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Forged Iron Ashtray on Stand – France – 1970s – Twisted Handle & Scroll Base
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Forged Iron Ashtray on Stand – France – 1970s – Twisted Handle & Scroll Base Description: This is a beautiful forged iron ashtray crafted in France in the 1970s. It stands on a sculptural iron pedestal, composed of twisted metal rods, decorative rings, and a curved four-branch base that ensures balance and elegance. The piece also features a twisted handle, adding a functional yet decorative element. The overall color is a classic matte black, enhancing its strong visual presence while allowing it to fit naturally into various styles of interior design. The ashtray is both functional and artistic, offering a distinctly vintage feel. Key features: Made in France, circa 1970 Forged iron structure with twisting and scrollwork Removable ashtray set on a tall iron stand Black finish, refined rustic aesthetic Handle for easy repositioning Base with 4 curved feet, stable and decorative Its elegant industrial design gives it a timeless appeal that fits seamlessly into rustic, vintage, or modern minimalist interiors. The form and craftsmanship recall the work of famous mid-century designers who worked with raw materials and artisanal metalwork. Keywords: vintage French ashtray...
Iron
Heavy Industrial French Iron Cigar Ash Tray
Located in North Miami, FL
This very heavy and aged ash tray for cigars or whatnot has a second iron base and is truly a classic French piece. NOTE: there is a second one ...
Iron
Heavy Industrial French Iron Cigar Ash Tray
Located in North Miami, FL
This very heavy and aged ash tray for cigars or whatnot has a second iron base and is truly a classic French piece. NOTE: there is a second one ...
Iron
Vintage Marlboro Texas Lone Star Stainless Steel Ashtray with Lid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage limited edition Marlboro Star round brushed metal stainless steel ashtray. Vintage Marlboro ashtray - Texas Star Marlboro, windproof ...
Stainless Steel