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.
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...
Metal
Massimo Iosa Ghini for Argenteria Merano Ogiva (Salt & Pepper) 1989 Design Milan
By Argenteria Merano, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sculptural silver-plated metal salt and pepper shaker set titled "Ogiva" designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Argenteria Merano. Produced for Design Gallery Milan in 1989. Maker's ma...
Metal
Industrial Design Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cup or Wine Cooler, 1884
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1884 by Aldwinkle and Slater, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cup, stands on ball feet, and featur...
Sterling Silver
Large Midcentury Industrial Nut & Bolt Salt and Pepper Mill Set, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Italian industrial style nut and bolt pepper and salt mill set. Made from stained wood and brass. The salt mill has a clear yellow easily cleanable glass center-piece. Made in Italy ...
Brass
Vintage Ero Enamel Mugs, Red, Black and White, Romanian Design, 1980s Pair
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Pair of vintage enamel mugs produced by Ero in Romania. Finished in a vibrant red enamel with a white interior and black rolled rim, these cups exemplify Eastern European utilitarian...
Enamel
Dr. Peter Schlumbohm for Chemex Glass Water Kettle with Cork Balls Stopper
Located in Chicago, IL
This stylish glass water kettle is from the Chemex line of housewares. It's the perfect companion piece to the Chemex drip coffee maker. The glass-stemmed stopper has a cork ball on ...
Cork, Glass
1924 René Lalique 14 Thionville Glasses Glass with Black Enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 14 "Thionville" glasses made in clear glass with original heated black enamel by René Lalique in 1924. Signature under each glass. Perfect condition - superb enamel. Set of ...
Enamel
Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish 'Flamestone' earthenware salt and pepper shakers by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa 1958-1964. Features the Flamestone signature slate glaze with striated pattern ...
Porcelain, Stoneware
$332 / set
H 4.14 in Dm 2.37 in
1970s Yellow Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of yellow Danish salt and pepper set in in glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed hand blown mushroom shaped set in hand bl...
Opaline Glass
$260Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3 in W 3 in D 6 in
David Gill For Bennington Potters Mr Salt And Mrs Pepper Shakers
Located in Doraville, GA
Mr Salt and Mrs Pepper designed by David Gil for Bennington Potters. The shakers are vintage and probably date from the 1950's. Including the cork, the shakers stand 6 inches tall an...
Pottery
Set of Eight Hand-Painted Frog White Wine Glasses, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
From the Mrs Henry Ford II estate- a whimsical set of colorful frog decorated white wine glasses.
Glass, Art Glass
$1,822Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 21.26 in D 10.63 in
Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, France 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Great collection of antique french graduated hand-forged copper and cast iron cook pans - pots. France, late 19th century to 1930s. The copper pots have cast iron handles. This stun...
Copper, Iron
$273 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in
Rock Handmade Ceramic Coffee Mugs - Set of 2 - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautifully handmade ceramic mugs designed to enhance the lovely experience of drinking well-made coffee. Beautiful to look at and highly functional, each handmade pottery mug is in...
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
$291 / set
H 6.89 in Dm 6.7 in
1985's Italian Ceramic Tea and Coffee Service by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Naj-Olea
Located in Paris, FR
Elegantly crafted with avant-garde curves, this ceramic tea service showcases the distinct artistry of Massimo Iosa Ghini, a luminary in Italian design. Presented in refreshing green...
Ceramic
$1,470 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 10.25 in
Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France
By Longchamps
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France This beautifully hand-painted dish set is in good condition. The floral pattern features brightly colore...
Porcelain
$344Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 3.29 in Dm 1.58 in
Rabbit Salt and Pepper Designed by Stefano Giovannoni for Ghidini, 1961
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Condiment salt and pepper in casted brass designed by Stefano Giovannoni.
Brass
$92Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Wood Sculpted Round Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique set of salt and pepper shakers. This pair is handmade in polished finished wood that shows beautiful grain. Each piece has fine details such as the "S" and "P" p...
Wood
$350
H 0.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Set of Six Vintage French Dieulefit Provencal Yellowware Glazed Dessert Plates
Located in Birmingham, AL
A charming set of six vintage dessert plates from Dieulefit, a small pottery-rich village nestled in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. Dating to the 1950s, each plate is finished in a warm ochre yellow glaze with a lightly scalloped edge and a characteristic burnt brown rim—a hallmark of traditional Dieulefit pottery...
Pottery
Sold
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
Sold
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
Rotary Eclispe Table Cork Screw
Located in Palm Beach, FL
For the wine lover who has everything an Industrial military grade rotary crank cork screw. In solid brass with a wood handle and a brown marble base. Newl...