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.
Wrought Iron with Decorative Stained Glass Panels Hanging Pot Rack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Decorative pot rack with glass discs and iron leafs. Missing the ceiling mount fixture. In very good vintage condition. Could be repainted.
Iron
Spanish Foundry Smelting Tool Centerpiece in Hand Forged Copper and Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique traditional foundry smelting tool, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Very rustic and primitive iron and copper smelting standing ladle shaped tool. Originally used to melt metals. Currentl...
Copper, Iron
$1,083Sale Price / item|20% Off
"Tired Face", Black & Gold, 2021, Sculpture with Marble Powder and Resin. Ltd.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble, Gold Leaf
Huge Industrial Cast Iron Bakery Mixing Bowl on Castors Unusual Planter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A very large industrial bakery mixing bowl on a heavy cast iron frame with castors. This came from an old bread making bakery in Wales where it was used to mix dough for over 60 yea...
Iron
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...
Metal
Objeto escultórico Unique Centerpiece by Miguel Herranz y Ricard Camarena
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Sculptural centerpiece crafted in Jurassic Stratum stone, designed by Miguel Herranz in collaboration with chef Ricard Camarena. A sculptural object of remarkable expressive power, ...
Stone
Enzo Mari Limited Edition Putrella Centerpiece in Iron by Danese Milano 2009
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The Putrella is a table centerpiece made from a semi-finished industrial product. Its archetypal form and expressive force is a prime example of Enzo Mari’s work. The piece is ma...
Iron
$1,083Sale Price / item|20% Off
"World Freedom and Peace", White, 2021, Sculpture with Marble Powder and Resin
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
$1,083Sale Price / item|20% Off
"World Freedom and Peace", Gold, 2021, Sculpture with Marble Powder and Resin.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
$1,083Sale Price / item|20% Off
"World Freedom and Peace", Black, 2021, Sculpture with Marble Powder and Resin
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Stunning woven braided ceramic centerpiece bowl glazed in a wonderful shade of gray with some blue tones. Great size for a coffee table or entryway. Very unusual abstract shape, plea...
Ceramic
$2,295
H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 8.47 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Art Glass Centerpiece Decorative Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Barbini Murano Pink Shell Art Glass Centerpiece Eye-catching extra large hand blown Sommerso pink Murano glass shell form ribbed bowl / centerpiece. Attr...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$6,737
H 13 in W 13.78 in D 13 in
Planet in White and Apple Green, a Unique Art Glass Sculpture by Lena Bergström
Located in London, GB
Planet in White and Apple Green is a unique glass sculptural artwork and centerpiece by the Swedish artist Lena Bergström. This piece is from an ongoing collection of works called th...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Colosseum I Copper Centerpiece by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Colosseum I is a copper centerpiece (or fruit bowl). The product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon, a series of containers which reference the shapes of ancient c...
Copper
Large Lalique Crystal Bowl Centerpiece
By René Lalique
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted Lalique centerpiece decorative bowl in a wide open "V" form shape. The bowl is embellished by engraved frosted doves and large scrolls design details. Maker'...
Crystal
Fumé Glass Decorative Plate, Italy, 1970s, Geometric Design, 29.5 cm
Located in Roma, IT
Glass decorative plate is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Original art glass. Fumé glass. Made in Italy. The dish is decorated with several geomtrical l...
Glass
Large Seguso Murano Blue Conch Seashell Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large eye-catching seashell or conch shaped Seguso Murano Sommerso Italian glass bowl centerpiece. Thick handblown rich blue colored glass...
Glass
$4,800 / set
H 34 in Dm 20 in
Monumental Vintage Pair of Black Cast Iron English Planters Urns on Plinths
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Monumental very large vintage pair of black cast iron urns planters from England that rest on 14" square plinths. Two pieces. Hole in inte...
Iron
Fine Repousse Patinated Metal Bowl
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine large sise repousse patinated. Metal bowl. 20th century. Together with a group of nut and moss pomander balls. Height 10 in. Diameter 29 in. Provenance: Property from a Pr...
$2,800
H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 9.25 in
Baccarat Crystal Decorative Centerpiece Bowl, Hand-Crafted in France
By Baccarat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted baccarat crystal decorative centerpiece bowl. The piece is in excellent condition. Maker's mark etched underneath. Minor shelves wear. The centerpiece measur...
Crystal
Ribera Handmade Large Centerpiece Bowl - Stoneware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful large centerpiece bowl crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this extra large fruit bowl showcases a distinctive blend of artistry and nature, capturing the tranquil beauty of the sea. Each centerpiece bowl is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed in our studio, featuring a soft, white matte finish that beautifully enhances the organic textures of the clay. The glaze has been specially formulated for this collection, reflecting the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Ideal for keeping your weekly fruits out on the counter or as a striking standalone accent, this white centerpiece bowl...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
French Solid Cast Iron Garden Urn Planter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Old Cast Iron Classic Urn Planter, France. Exceptional and substantial in its own right, this cast iron piece featuring amazing original patina. Its timeless design lends itsel...
Iron
Set of 3 Vintage Chocolate Molds by Vormenfabriek Tilburg-Holland
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 3 vintage Belgian chocolate molds. The set includes pair of Belgian children dressed in traditional costume of the Flanders region of Belgium close to the border of Holland a...
Metal
Large Nautical Bronze Ship's Propeller, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, bronze propeller from a 1970s lifeboat. Great patina. We had it mounted on a custom-made iron stand to turn it into a great sculpture. These also make great centerpieces ...
Bronze
Whimsical zink candelabra center piece.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Whimsical zink candelabra center piece.
Zinc