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.
$606Sale Price|20% Off
Large copper & brass funnel
Located in London, GB
A large late 19th century copper and brass funnel. From Wiltshire County, England.
Brass, Copper
$150Sale Price|45% Off
Antique Aladdin Thermoware Hot or Cold Thermos Jug c.1920
By Aladdin Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage Aladdin Brand hot or cold large thermos with a Bakelite handle, porcelain interior, mercury glass top and aluminum cap for liquids or soup. Original label on front ...
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Auböck String Bottle Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
Heavy and solid sculptural looping wire bottle holder by Carl Aubock II. In excellent shape, surface shows fine patina, according to age. The rattan grip wrapping still fully intact....
Brass
Antique German Bakery Bread Cutter Fashioned as a Wine Rack
By Alexanderwerk 1
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning one-of-a-kind countertop wine rack! Fashioned from a 19th century cast iron & pine Alexanderwerk German bread cutter / slicer. The blade has been removed for safety. Di...
Iron
Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Decanter for 4 Liquids, 1896, William Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by William Comyns, this remarkable, Victorian, antique sterling silver decanter, will hold 4 different liquids at the same time, perfect for cocktails or for after dinner drinks...
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Iron Wine Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Great vintage midcentury wine rack that would work with any style of interior design, decor. Wine rack holds 39 bottles and is in excellent cond...
Metal
Victorian, Sterling Silver Pedestal-Based Monteith/Centerpiece Bowl
By Joseph Hicks
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver, pedestal-based Monteith/centerpiece bowl, London, year-hallmarked for 1898, Joseph Hicks - maker. Measures 6 inches high x 8 1/4 inches diameter. Weighs 1...
Sterling Silver
Wood Nutcracker Designed by Carl Auböck III
Located in Chicago, IL
This nutcracker by Carl Auböck III by is a simply elegant design. The wooden sides feel very nice in hand, and the ebony and maple contrast and complem...
Ebony, Maple
$3,950
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
A George V Sterling Silver Pitcher, William Comyns & Sons, London, 1928
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A George V Sterling Silver Pitcher, Circa 1928 By William Comyns & Sons Monogrammed Fully hallmarked beneath Sourced from London, England by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Sterling Silver
Pyramidal Smoking Set, Germany, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pyramidal smoking set is an original decorative object realized in Germany in the 1970s. A unique object composed by four ashtrays and a lighter. Table lighter vintage plastic ...
Metal
Cuppone Large Brass Bowl by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Cuppone is a large brass bowl that belongs to the Tablejoy collection, a family of tableware designed by Aldo Cibic, characterized by an upbeat, vivid...
Brass
Antique Just Andersen, Denmark. Pewter Viking Ship Salt #1109
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique Just Andersen, Danish pewter Viking ship salt cellar. Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Circa 1920's Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1....
Pewter
Carl Aubock Polished Brass Hand Bottle Opener #4224
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock polished brass hand bottle opener #4224. This whimsical 1950's hand bottle opener by Carl Aubock is a wonderful example of the marriage ...
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' Brass Bottle Opener
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' brass bottle opener. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bottle opener is executed in polished brass. Price is per item. ...
Brass
Guapa Thermos
Located in Paris, FR
Thermos Guapa in solid brass in chrome plated finish. Partially covered with genuine leather. Maintains 1 liter liquid’s temperature for up to 12 hours. Al...
Brass, Chrome
$278Sale Price|43% Off
H 11.8 in Dm 2.4 in
William Gale American Sterling Silver Crumb Scoop Slice, circa 1860
By William Gale
Located in Toronto, Ontario
William Gale American sterling silver crumb scoop slice, circa 1860. Beautiful engine turned and foliate engraved with spiral stem to shaped handle. Monogr...
Sterling Silver
Three New 1970's Bakelite Ashtrays by Kartell, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Weesp, NL
Three N.O.S. ( new old stock ) bakelite ashtrays produced by Kartell, Italy in the 1970's. Bakelite , “phenol formaldehyde” , was invented in 1906 by the belgian Leo Baekeland (18...
Bakelite
French Industrial 50 Bottle Wine Rack by Rigidex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, French, midcentury, industrial, painted steel, caged wine rack by Rigidex Deposé features a 50 bottle capacity with lockable latch.
Steel
Early 20th C. General Store Butcher's Paper Cutters, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Original general store butcher's paper cutters. Two available. Original labels on both. Spring loaded mechanism holds paper in place. Can be mounted to a counter or the wall...
Steel
Sold
H 12 in W 18.7 in D 3 in
Antique Wooden & Solid Brass Bar Corkscrew for Wine Collectors, Marked The King
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, early twentieth century professional corkscrew for table mounting. If you own a shop or bar offering wine and/or if you are a collector of very rare wine rela...
Brass
Sold
H 9.65 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Midcentury Danish Blue Raadvad Bread Slicer by Ove Larsen Original Design, 1980s
By Raadvad
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1970s-1980s. It comes with original lacquer in the more rare blue version. The bread slicer is fully functio...
Steel, Iron
Late 19th Century French Bottle Drying Rack
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century bottle drying rack with twelve tiers from France. This is a very large and impressive bottle drying rack in a traditional form and...
Steel
Industrial Handcrafted Steel Hanging Basket, American 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Industrial Handcrafted Steel Kitchen Basket
Steel
French Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex
Located in New York, NY
Nice early industrial style wire wine rack, storage locker by Rigidex. Clean, original condition, ready to use condition. The locker can be used freesta...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 10.25 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Aluminum Troughs Planters Sinks Containers Vessels 8 Sold Separately
Located in Topeka, KS
Cool vintage aluminum troughs, planters, sinks, containers, or vessels with bail handles. They are all in wonderful vintage condition with lots of nice patina. These do not look new nor are they meant to look new. They have awesome dings dents and marks that can only come with age and use! Please see photos, circa 20th century. They are priced separately, and you may purchase 1 up to 8. These are so dang cool and unusual!!!! What they were originally we believe were food troughs at the USVA hospitals. Or possibly…garbage troughs?? Rectangular and made of aluminum with tapered sides and flat bottoms plus very handy bail handles on either end. They are so very versatile, and their uses are nearly endless. Some of the things we have used them for over the years (in our design projects while we were interior designers before we retired to sell our wares) are many. We used them as planters and window boxes; containers for food and dry goods on a lower shelf in a huge kitchen island; as a centerpiece on a long gorgeous farmhouse table; as a vessel bar sink...
Aluminum
Sold
H 5.5 in W 9.75 in D 3.5 in
Jacques Adnet Style Chromed Metal Lemon Squeezer, France, circa 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Jacques Adnet style chromed metal barware lemon squeezer. Made in France, circa 1940s. Original Art Deco modernist lemon squeezer. Collector vintage item. Heavy chromed brass met...
Chrome
Vintage Rocket Ship Martini Set Signed '6 Pieces'
By Godinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a beyond amazing grouping of 5 martini glasses with rocket ship design - very Cold War era and rare to find. The shaker stands on a base appearing ...
Silver Plate
Berkel Model Five Meat Slicing Machine
By Berkel 2
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare army green berkel model five meat slicing machine, 1922-1928. Used in WO II military field kitchen. Rare model with a special historical value. ...
Iron
Sold
H 24.41 in W 6.7 in D 9.85 in
1940s French Barware Aluminium Mechanical Tall Lemon Squeezer Juicer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Super cool 1940s lemon squeezer or juicer. Heavy duty mechanical barware tool, that almost looks like a torture machine! Industrial tabletop citrus press...
Aluminum