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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Remington metal typewriter, 1909
Located in Manzano, IT
Remington metal typewriter, 1909 Style vintage Design period 1890 - 1919 Production period 1890 - 1919 Year of production 1900 Country of production United States Remington maker Rem...
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Wood And Iron Gopher
Located in New Orleans, LA
This industrial cart was made to load and unload railroad cars in a Wisconsin factory about 1900, and is signed "Gopher Floor Truck, Faribault, Mn." This well worn salvage cart is ready to repurpose as a coffee table or whatever else you can imagine. The top deck is oak and maple planks with a very fine finish that preserves loads of wear, stains and separations for antique character. Four cast iron wheels are original on this American made factory cart. Solid and heavy it's the real McCoy...
Iron
$229Sale Price|50% Off
Remington Travel-Riter Deluxe (1960s) + Original Documentation
Located in Manzano, IT
Gorgeous Remington Travel-Riter Deluxe portable typewriter, an industrial design icon of the early 1960s. This model is celebrated for its extraordinary sturdiness and writing accura...
Iron
Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century
Located in BORGO, FR
A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...
Wood
Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1818. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...
Pine
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
Iron
$439Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Rare Antique Victorian Natural Shell & Silk Needlework Pin Cushion C.1890s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic antique late Victorian era handmade pin cushion crafted from a natural scallop shell, dating to the late 19th century (circa 1890s). Embodying the popular Victorian tra...
Shell
Arko Wall Art3 Tribal Style, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw
By ARKO
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: Untitled This work has the feelings of contemporary tribal art, contemporary craft art, created with the respect for wild nature. Arko is a ...
Canvas, Thread, Straw
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood,...
Oak, Pine
Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1814. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...
Oak
$1,089 / set
H 12 in W 2.8 in D 2.8 in
Collection of Five Antique Primitive Turned Wood Kitchen Mashers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Extraordinary collection of five antique kitchen mashers crafted in turned wood, each distinguished by subtly different proportions, finials, and surfaces. Gathered together, they fo...
Iron
Antique French Primitive Cutting Board, 19th Century
Located in BORGO, FR
A beautifully timeworn antique French cutting board hand-carved from a single thick piece of hardwood. This authentic primitive kitchen object features a substantial rectangular form...
Wood
$516
H 1.97 in W 25.99 in D 8.67 in
Swedish Early 19th Century Folk Art Washboard in Pine, circa 1850 signed AAS
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish washboard in pine dated 1850 with owner initials AAS The farmers and country-side folks were proud of the few things they owned and used to carve their initials and to date...
Pine
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...
Iron
$902 / set
H 4 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Vintage 18 Metal Bottle Openers & Figural Corkscrews Collection, 1950
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This distinctive collection brings together eighteen antique and vintage bottle openers and corkscrews, varied in form, material, mechanism, and visual character. The group includes ...
Metal
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H 29 in W 108 in D 12.5 in
Long Antique Industrial Era Wood and Iron Railway Bench with Reversible Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rustic and very sturdy antique bench from West Bromwich, England. A heavy plank for the back and one for the seat. With black painted shaped cast iron supports on the sides, labele...
Iron
1800s Wig Makers Most Beautiful Wooden Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an extremely rare and beautiful wig or hat makers head. It has been said that this example was modeled after the female robot in the movie metropolis. It is untouched and ori...
Wood
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H 44 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Antique Industrial Oak and Iron Hand Truck Trolley Marked K&J of Columbus Ohio
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome antique Industrial oak and hand-forged iron hand truck or trolley. It is marked K&J Columbus, Ohio. This would be an incredible start to a cool Indu...
Iron
Vintage Woven Wire Cottage Style Garden Gate Patinated Galvanized Metal
Located in Topeka, KS
Quaint vintage woven wire cottage style garden gate of galvanized metal and wire with lots of beautiful patina and just the right amount of distressing....
Three Early Industrial Masks
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice small collection of unique Primitive and early safety helmets. There is a welding mask, a painting or sand blasting mask with a connection...
19th Century Industrial Luggage Rack from a Train Station
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine bentwood luggage rack has nickel plated brass joints and is in great sturdy condition. This was from a train station. Great for hanging heavy textiles like Navajo weaving's.
Hickory
Large 19th Century Wooden Pulley on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Wood pulley with rustic, textured surface and worn finish displayed on custom made black metal stand, circa 1850s.
Iron