Industrial More Folk Art
INDUSTRIAL STYLE
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.
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Style: Industrial
Period: Early 20th Century
Harvard University Pennant Banner, circa 1920-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage university pennant banner with sewn letters and tassels.
CREATOR A & Co. New York, Wright & Ditson Athletic.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE circa...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Felt
Princeton University Pennant Banner, circa 1920-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Princeton University pennant banners with sewn letters and tassels.
Creator A & Co. New York, Wright & Ditson Athletic.
Date of manufa...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Felt
Harvard University Pennant Banner, circa.1920-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage university pennant banner with sewn letters and tassels.
Creator A & Co. New York, Wright & Ditson Athletic.
Date of manufacture circa.1...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Felt
Large Princeton University Banner C.1914
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original large Princeton University banner class of 1914. Hand sewn letters and numbers.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1914....
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Felt
Antique Drill Bit Holder & Drill Bits, As Found Industrial Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique industrial two tiered lathe turned wood drill bit holder with drill bits and augers. Drill bits are not fixed and can be arranged in different positi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Wood and Cast Iron Shoe Stretchers c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
Price is per set. 3 sets of 4 available.
Antique wooden cobbler's shoe stretchers with cast iron handles. All work properly. They have retained...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Unique And Early Safety Helmet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This type of head gear was used in shops to protect workers from flying particles. This hood was perfect if you worked on grinders or a wire wheel. This shop...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique French Copper Doll Mould
Located in London, GB
Rare antique doll mould.
Naturally patinated copper.
Used to create doll heads.
Now an unusual shelf or desk curio.
circa 1920s, Fre...
Category
1920s French Vintage Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Phillips Stick a Soles and Heels Cobblers Shop Advertising Display Model
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Phillips Stick a Soles and Heels cobblers shop advertising display model
This piece dates back to the 1920s and would have been on display in a shoe shop window
The model is of a...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
"Black Jack" Antique Double Clamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual small scaled forged iron double clamp having expressive molded spade form decorations. Mounted on a stepped oak base retaining its original green polychrome.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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Early 20th Century Circus Banner
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20thc "Meat Market" Trade Sign from Pennsylvania
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Antique Industrial Factory Work Table on Iron Castors
Located in Buffalo, NY
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Antique Industrial Art Deco 'Bar' Illuminated Glass Sign, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated directional sign made in England. c.1920.
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Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted cast iron dog nut cracker. The condition is very good and in working order.
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Iron
Found and Salvaged Industrial Steel Object Sculpture Arrangement
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from found industrial objects, this face takes on different looks at every angle. A wedge, sprockets, gears are adhered to a found painted steel plate to complete this "Flatlay Face"
Jim Rose
Flatlay Face No. 06, 2021
found industrial objects
4.25h x 9.50w x 9.50d in
10.79h x 24.13w x 24.13d cm
JR0300
Jim Rose
b. 1966, d. 2023
Bio
Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966, Wisconsin
Education
1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL
1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Awards
2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI.
2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board
2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Solo Exhibitions
2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
National Exhibitions
2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz
2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery
2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery
Group Exhibitions
2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi
2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI
2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY
2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts,
Mesa, AZ
2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN
2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI
2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI
2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI
2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY
2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI
2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition)
2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
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2010s American Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Antique Reverse Painted Glass Drink Coca Cola Sign Ice Cream Parlour circa 1920
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 10 x 21 reverse painted glass coca cola sign from the twenties. In excellent vintage condition with a bit of fixing on the upper right corner. Made by the Price Bros. from C...
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Brass
H 14.75 in W 26 in D 0.75 in
French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage Gobelin set of clutch handbag and coin purse, black base with floral embroidery on both sides, enameled brass frame and chain strap. The interior is lined in black silk with ...
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Previously Available Items
Standford University Pennant Banner, circa 1920-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage university pennant banner with sewn letters and tassels.
CREATOR A & Co. New York, Wright & Ditson Athletic.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE circa...
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Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Felt
Framed Dartmouth College Banner, circa 1926 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original framed Dartmouth College wall banner signed by original owner.
Date of manufacture circa 1926.
Materials and techniques felt, wood.
Condition good. Wear consi...
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Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Felt
Princeton University Banner c.1910-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Princeton University wall banner. Hand sewn letters and numbers.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1910-1940.
...
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Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Metal, Copper and Glass Barn Lightning Rod c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original antique lightning rod with amber glass globe and spiked copper top. The copper top has been struck many times and sculpted b...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Copper
Early 20th Century Antique Wood and Leather Shoe Last, circa 1920-2 Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
Price is per pair. First pair has sold. There are two available.
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Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
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Leather, Beech, Maple
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Car Horn
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique brass car horn.
Creator Unknown.
Date of manufacture circa 1920-1930.
Materials and techniques brass.
Condition Good. Wear consisten...
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Ben Hur Screen-Used Mechanical Ship Movie Prop
By MGM Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
Ben Hur screen-used miniature ship. (MGM, 1925/1959) A spectacular articulated ship model from the sea battle scenes in both MGM versions of Ben-Hur. This vess...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial More Folk Art
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Copper
Early 20th Century Collection of Barbour's Irish Flax Sinew Spools, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A collection of 6 spools of antique Barbour's Irish Flax Sinew yarn.
Creator: Barbour's Irish Flax Sinew.
Date of manufacture: circa 1900.
Materials and techniques: Ya...
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Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Yarn
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Rare Antique Cast Iron Life Size Closed Hand Advertising Piece, circa 1920
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare antique life size cast iron closed hand shaped advertising piece made for the Soudan Spec. Mfg. Co. Milwaukee Wisc. Nicely detailed and propor...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial More Folk Art
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Iron
Antique NYC Subway Glass Lens Signal Semaphore circa 1930s Custom Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A circa 1940s antique New York City subway semaphore. Three glass colored lens. Yellow, red and green. Mounted on a custom steel stand. Arms can be adjusted several ways. Total heigh...
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Metal
Monumental Hand Painted Canvas Banner, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is a very large hand painted canvas banner. The banner consists of two pieces of banner sewn together with loops on all four corners. This piece has retained its origin...
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Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Early 20th Century Grocers Shop Advertising Chair, Restu Washes White Overnight
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 20th century grocers shop advertising chair, restu washes white overnight
Restu washes white overnight, a shop advertising chair, the enamel...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
H 35 in W 14 in D 16 in
Industrial more folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial more folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial more folk art made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for more folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $2,601 while the average work can sell for $559.
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