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.
Cutlery holder in exclusive Jurassic Fossil by Miguel Herranz y Ricard Camarena
Located in VALENCIA, ES
A sculptural cutlery holder crafted from Jurassic Fossil TOP, designed by Miguel Herranz in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Ricard Camarena. Conceived as part of a complete...
Stone
Vintage Danish Raadvad 294 Industrial Farmhouse Wood & Iron Bread Slicer 14"
By Raadvad
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century off-white painted wood and iron bread slicer produced by Danish company Raadvad. Designed by Ove Larsen in the 1930's and produced from the 1940s-1970s. "T...
Metal, Iron
Cork holder in exclusive Jurassic Fossil by Miguel Herranz y Ricard Camarena
Located in VALENCIA, ES
A sculptural cork holder crafted from Jurassic Fossil TOP, designed by Miguel Herranz in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Ricard Camarena. Created to celebrate the rituals s...
Stone
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Industrial Brass Serving Trays with Bronze Handles
Located in Lomita, CA
Design Savvy A striking pair of industrial-style brass serving trays, featuring substantial construction and beautifully aged surfaces that speak to early 20th-century craftsmanship....
Brass, Bronze
$520Sale Price / set|32% Off
Series of Measuring Tins, Trade Equipment, France, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French series of tin timbales. These were used to measure quantities in a business such as a spice shop. Métier equipment 19th Century. Good condition. Shipping: L 26 P12 H19 2...
Tin
Vintage Antique Silver Nutcracker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Antique Silver Nutcracker 6.25 long x 2.5 w x 1 d Unrestored preowned original vintage condition See all images.
Metal
French Commercial Coffee Bean Dispenser (4 available- Sold EACH)
Located in Dallas, TX
Commercial Coffee Bean Dispenser (4 available- Sold EACH), is a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors, with an interesting dispenser with integral funnel that allows one to dis...
Tin
$748Sale Price / set|47% Off
Series of Five Tin Pitchers, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French series of tin Pitchers late 18th century Dimension of the biggest pitcher: diam: 7.87, height: 13.19 in. (20 x 33.5 cm) Dimension of the smallest pitcher: diam: 3.15, heigh...
Tin
Chamberland Filter made in Brass
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900, we offer this Chamberland Filter made in Brass. A Chamberland filter, also known as a Pasteur–Chamberland filter, is a filter designed to remove microorganisms from liqu...
Brass
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 3 in D 3 in
Modernist Chrome and Cobalt Toothpick / Cigarette Holder by Chase Co
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist toothpick / cigarette holder by Russel Wright for Chase & Co., circa 1940s. The stainless steel design features a 3" round cup on a cobalt blue sheet of mirrore...
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$2,532 / set
H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
2 Cutlery Set, Silver Plated Dinner Spoon & Fork in Wooden Boxes Tableware X12
Located in Wembley, GB
Rare Antique 48-Piece Silver-Plated Cutlery Set with Mahogany Case, c.1940 An exceptional and highly collectible antique silver-plated cutlery set, comprising 48 pieces designed to ...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,200
H 2.25 in W 26.5 in D 17.75 in
English Mahogany Oval Inlaid Serving Tray with Brass Side Handles. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval serving tray with flanking bulbous brass handles, scalloped molded border, centered satinwood conch shell, and intricately intertwined satinwood inlaid ribbon, ...
Brass
$3,196
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 13.78 in
1920s England by Reid & Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware
Located in Brescia, IT
Silver Flatware, England 1920s A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with real mother of pearl handles. Original wooden box. Knife 20 cm. Fork 16 cm Exce...
Silver
$1,650 / item
H 2 in W 28 in D 15.75 in
Serving Tray in Bronzed Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Lucite and nickel serving tray designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The tray is part of the ball collection that was originally created for Lucille ball and th...
Brass
$1,953 / set
H 9.85 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s
By Helmut Alder, Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This cutlery (model 2070) consist of 32 pieces. Designed by Helmut Alder, produced by "Amboss Neuzeughammer Steyr" Austria in the 1960s. High quality stainless steel cutlery. He...
Stainless Steel
$207Sale Price|52% Off
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items were treated against woodworm. H:55...
Wood
French 19th Century Copper Fish Pan
Located in Round Top, TX
A very lovely mid-19th century copper fish pan - poissoniere - from the South of France. A terrific accent piece for a kitchen, bathroom or living area.
Copper
19th Century English Bread Board
Located in High Point, NC
19th century sycamore bread board from England with hand carved wheat decoration around the edges, surrounding the central cutting board. It has a routed edge and retains a lovely p...
Sycamore
$314Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.83 in W 14.77 in D 14.18 in
Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Art Nouveau Style in Blue with Great Patina, 1920s
By Raadvad
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage Danish almost antique Raadvad bread slicer in Art Nouveau style. The dusted blue lacquer has a great patina. Manufctured in Denmark...
Steel, Iron
English Handled Wood Tray w/ Brass Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century English handled wood tray w/ brass accents.
Brass
Large Early 19th Century French Cast-Iron Pestle and Mortar
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive early 19th Century French cast iron mortar of exceptional scale. With a boldly flared rim above a waisted body and stepped circular base. The sides fitted with opposin...
Iron
20th Century Vintage Danish Tall Standing Coffee Grinder
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage Danish coffee grinder standing just under 5' tall, featuring a large iron gear mechanism and hand-crank handle. The grinder includes a metal receptacle for feeding coffee bea...
Metal, Iron
Vintage Industrial "Boraxo" Wall-Mount Soap Dispenser, USA, 1950's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Industrial "Boraxo" Wall-Mount Soap Dispenser, USA, 1950's.
Steel
Sold
H 6.25 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Set of Industrial Era Lewis Conger 'New York/France' Copper Pots in Boiler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of antique early 20th century Lewis Conger [New York/France] copper pots in a large portable boiler. Includes four fitted pots with lids each bearing the manufacturer's mark and ...
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
Enzo Mari Cutlery Set for Six Piuma in Stainless Steel for Zani & Zani, 1996
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Six-person cutlery set model Piuma, designed by Enzo Mari for Zani & Zani in 1996. Set made in stainless steel 18/10 that composed of twenty-four pieces (six spoons, six forks, six ...
Stainless Steel
French Copper Roasting Pan
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic mid-20th century French copper roasting pan with a rolled edge, tin lining, and heavy bronze handles, perfect for your next Sunday roas...
Copper
Collection of Six Antique Pastry and Cake Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This collection includes stands ranging from 6.75" wide by 5.5" high to 10.5"wide by 7.5" high. Condition: There are no chips, cracks or repairs. They do show varying degrees of usag...
Glass