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.
Industrial design sterling silver kettle made in London in 1911
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by G. Brace & Co. Ltd., this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, is very plain in style and conical in shape, featuring a removable lid, and st...
Sterling Silver
Victorian industrial movement antique sterling silver tea set made in 1878
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1878 by W. Spurrier & Co., this very stylish 4 piece, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is elegantly plain in design, with angular silver fi...
Sterling Silver
Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare design not many were produced it's in good condition. A cool whistle that works whe...
Stainless Steel
Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin : Calabash Design 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
This kettle was made in 1930s, Showa era. And the design is with Calabashes. The iron kettles like this item are called 'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be pu...
Iron
Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
Sterling Silver
$1,495 / set
H 17 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Antique Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Spirit Kettle with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique spirit kettle was made by the well known Elkington & Co. of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. Th...
Silver Plate
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Footed Coffee Pot Tea Kettle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Footed Coffee Pot Tea Kettle. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11.5" H x 10" W x 5" D.
Silver Plate
Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Persian water kettle is shaped from silver-plated brass and was once used to boil water for tea and other hot drinks. The body is decorated with repoussé and chased desi...
Silver Plate, Brass
Art Deco English Sterling Silver Tea set London 1926-38
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco English Sterling Silver Tea set London 1926-38. Good heavy quality Batchelor’s set, each piece with plain hemi spherical body, central ribbed band surround and curvilinear h...
Sterling Silver
$2,250 / set
H 14.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique John Turton Sheffield England Victorian Silver Plated Tea Set - 7 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique John Turton Sheffield England Victorian Silver Plated Floral Engraved 7 Pc Tea Set with "Chippendale" by Wallace Large Footed Tray. Listing includes 7 pieces with tilting tea...
Silver Plate
$12,000
H 11 in Dm 5.25 in
Jensen Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand with Ebony finial and Handle, circa 1920
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
With burner, stand, and detachable cover.
Sterling Silver
$899 / set
H 11.5 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
Antique Aesthetic Movement 7 Piece Silver Plated Tea Set with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated tea set was made by the Meridian Company of the United States in approximately 1890 in the period Aesthetic Mo...
Silver Plate
Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare design not many were produced it's in good condition except for a ding on the botto...
Stainless Steel
$750 / set
H 4 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique James W. Tufts Boston Engraved Silverplate Aesthetic Movement Tea Set
Located in Centennial, CO
A sweet aesthetic movement antique circa 1880 three piece tea set by Boston maker James W. Tufts. The set is made of silverplate and engraved with decorative Asian motifs including b...
Silver Plate
Very Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Cafetiere - London 1862
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1862 by Alfred Ivory, this rare, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cafetiere, is plain in style, with a scroll handle, and an engraved crest to one side. Th...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Atomic Coffee Maker by Giordano Robbiati Italy 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Giordano Robbiati's iconic Atomic coffee maker, originating from the 1950s, embodies a blend of vintage charm and robust functionality. Crafte...
Aluminum
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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 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