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.
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 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
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
$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
$1,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Menu Holders by William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This elegant set of four Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell menu holders by William Comyns dates to 1913 and retains its original fitted retailer’s presentation box from Wilson & Gill of Regent Street, London. Circular in form, each menu holder is mounted in sterling silver and decorated with finely inlaid silver pique work depicting a rabbit leaping through grasses and flowering plants, a charming naturalistic scene executed with delicate engraved detail. Designed for use at formal dining tables, each holder incorporates a rear slot for supporting menu cards or place cards during dinner service. The rich tortoiseshell panels contrast beautifully against the polished silver mounts, reflecting the refined decorative taste associated with luxury Edwardian table accessories and entertaining pieces during the early twentieth century. The underside of each example carries the retailer’s mark for Wilson & Gill, 139 Regent Street, London, together with the retailer’s reference number A5435. Wilson & Gill were one of London’s leading luxury retailers specialising in fine silver, dressing table accessories and presentation wares during the late Victorian and Edwardian period. The set remains complete with the original fitted case lined in deep red velvet and cream silk, the interior lid printed with the retailer’s details “Wilson & Gill The Goldsmiths, 139 Regent Street London W.” The silver mounts are fully hallmarked for William Comyns, London, with the date letter “s” for 1913. A particularly attractive and complete Edwardian dining set...
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks by John Winter, 1781
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver candlesticks; part of our Georgian ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Baby / Christening Cup
By Georg Jensen
Located in Huntington, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver baby / Christening cup With leaf motif capped handle 20th century, Denmark 110 g Engraved ROBERT.
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
NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 1
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
Steel
$4,500 / set
H 4.75 in W 9.25 in D 4.5 in
Four Mid Century Sterling Silver Double Branch Candlesticks by J. Tostrup Norway
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four double branch sterling candlesticks were made in the period and style of Mid-Century Modern and are signed by J. Tostrup of Norway. Each candlestick has a black enameled 'bulls eye' style medallion between the two branches. The branches of either side each candlestick are different in height by approximately one half an inch. Each base is clearly hallmarked and signed "NORWAY" "J TOSTRUP...
Sterling Silver
Rare Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver sugar bowl. American, 1870-1875. Made for an International Exposition. Of basket shape with swing ...
Silver
$7,992 / set
H 15.36 in Dm 12.21 in
Pair Of 5-Flame Art Deco Silver Candelabras, By Wilhelm Binder Germany, Ca 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant five-candle holders on a stepped, curved base with four triple-pleated curving pleats that continue up the baluster-shaped shaft with a node; a removable top section with...
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