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.
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
Industrialist Design Candelabrum or Centrepiece by Robert Welch London 1973
By Robert Welch
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1973 by Robert Welch, this stylish, Sterling Silver Candelabrum, will hold 6 candles, and is in the Industrialist style Welch became famous for. The cande...
Sterling Silver
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
Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver chamber stick, Tiffany and Company, New York, inventory marked for 1902-1903. Measures 4 inches high x 5 1/2 inches in diameter x 7 1/4 inches across from ...
Sterling Silver
$1,325 / set
H 10.5 in W 5.38 in D 4.25 in
Pair of American Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1905. Each: Ovoid, tapering, and fluted shaft with interlaced script monogram; stepped oval foot. Urn ...
Sterling Silver
$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
$950 / set
H 2.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Pair of Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Timo Sarpeneva
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked for Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1950s, Timo Sarpeneva, maker. Each candlestick measures 2 1/4 inches high x 2 1/2 in...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of wine and drinks related silverware. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver goblet...
Sterling Silver
$22,463Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
1763 Pair of George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks by William Cafe, English
By William Cafe
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an exceptional pair of George III sterling silver candlesticks, meticulously created in 1763 by the skilled silversmith William Café. These candlesticks stand as a testam...
Sterling Silver
Large Candelabrum by Nanna Ditzel, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Floor-size Candelabrum in turned Maple designed by Nanna Ditzel in the 1970s. An extraordinary installment and an exquisite home * A candelabrum in turned maple wood fit ...
Bentwood
$6,561
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pair Large Antique Victorian Silver Casters / Shakers 1886 / 87 Sugar
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd., William Comyns
Located in London, GB
A pair of large antique Victorian silver casters in a classic baluster shape and standing on a spread pedestal foot. The body of the caster is decorate with a writhen fluted shape that is mirrored on the push fit lid. The body, lid and foot of the shakers are further embellished with chased detailing including leaves and scrolls. The domed lid is has a delicate pierce pattern and a pointed finial. This pair of antique casters...
Sterling Silver
$1,275
H 4 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding, Victorian Period, sterling silver, footed inkstand with matching sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell, London, year-hallmarked for 1901...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$2,279 / set
H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Fish Servers by William Hutton & Sons
By William Hutton & Sons, Edward Hutton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver fish servers - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection This exceptional pair of antique Victorian boxed silver fish servers, in sterling standard, consists of a serving knife and fork. The blade of the knife and the drop of the fork have an incurved shaped form. The anterior of the knife is embellished with a bright cut engraved band of leaf ornamentation paralleling the shaped side of the blade, accented with a suspended floral festoon and fabric swag designs. The drop of the fork is ornamented with further bright cut engraved floral festoon designs extending from a wrigglework decorated border to the lower portion of the four tines. The posterior surface of each shaped blade is plain and embellished with a paralleling scalloped border to the incurved edge. These antique fish servers...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Regency Style Sterling Silver Samovar
By Thomas Whipman & Charles Wright
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver samovar made in the Regency style, an addition to our Geo...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 1.38 in W 24.02 in D 4.93 in
Victorian Industrialist Design Antique Sterling Silver Sandwich Tray, 1895
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by James Dixon & Sons, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Sandwich Tray, is plain in design. The sandwich tray...
Sterling Silver
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H 4.34 in W 6.5 in D 3.55 in
Rare Industrialist Design Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack by George Fox 1865
By George Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1865 by George Fox, this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is unique in design, and...
Sterling Silver
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H 6.7 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Industrialist Design 'Pride Pattern' Sterling Silver Tea Set, David Mellor, 1967
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1967 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, 4-piece sterling silver tea set, is in the very sought after 'Pride' pattern, designed by David Mellor...
Sterling Silver
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Antique Novelty Pair of Sterling Silver Knife Rests from 1900 by Roberts & Belk
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1900 by Roberts & Belk, this Victorian, antique sterling silver pair of Novelty Knife Rests, are modelled to look like molecules. Each knife rest measures ...
Sterling Silver
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H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Aesthetic Period Sterling Silver Water Jug With Tusk Handle by Heath & Middleton
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1898 by Heath & Middleton, this handsome, Victorian antique, sterling silver water jug, has a plain concave body and a wild boar tusk handle. The water ju...
Sterling Silver