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.
Antique Industrial Stoneware Crock by Perfection Cooler Co., USA, 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large industrial "Crock" with new orange stopper. Antique water cooler stoneware crock. Perfection Cooler Co. (company opened in 1911) Strought...
Stoneware
Small Vintage French Kitchen Stoneware Crock, Ceramic Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Available are 3 same-sized french stoneware crocks. Individually sourced in the south of France, this set of glazed stoneware crocks is a staple of any...
Stoneware
English Creamware Large Teapot with Puce Flower Painted Decoration
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Large Teapot with Puce Flower Painted Decoration, Circa 1770. This elegant, large-scale creamware teapot from Staffordshire is a beaut...
Creamware, Pottery
Large MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Cookie Jar with Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM stoneware studio pottery cookie jar with lid, circa 1970s. This gorgeous wheel thrown and hand finished jar has a wonderful desi...
Stoneware
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in Dm 11 in
19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Lewis Jones Pittston PA. Fine 3-gallon blue cobalt decorated stoneware crock. Stamped with maker’s mark. Hand Brisked cobalt floral decor...
Pottery
19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine decorated snow flake blue glazed Cowden & Wilcox three gallon crock is in pristine condition. This fine crock has interesting glazing and also ...
Pottery
19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of unusual spongeware is in good condition with the original metal handle. The lid is also original to the piece.
Pottery
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.25 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in
19th Century Stoneware Flower Decorated Crock from Maryland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century stoneware salt glazed flower decorated ovoid Baltimore Maryland jar or crock. Great earlier ovoid form with hand tooled top rim...
Pottery
19th C Sponge Pottery Butter Crocks -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each crock measure approximately 6 inches in diameter x 3.5 inches in height.
Pottery
19th Century Spongeware Butter Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade and painted butter crock was found in Pennsylvania and is in good condition with the exception of the old repairs to the lid. The base has n...
Pottery
Vintage Clay Pottery in Matte Gray with Patina Large Size
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This exquisite vintage clay pottery piece showcases a stunning matte gray finish that beautifully accentuates its unique texture. The surface features captivating variations in color...
Clay
19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware butter crock in very good condition.
Pottery
Sponge Ware Pottery "Butter" Crock, 19th Century
By American Sponge Ware Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Large sponge ware crock with minor hairline crack. Sold as is.
Iron