Industrial Folk Art
Industrial Style
Industrial-style furniture has 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 furnishings 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. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. On 1stDibs you will find designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
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Style: Industrial
Vintage Industrial Factory Cart with Bold Red and Black Paint
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Functional Industrial factory cart on wheels. Original red and black paint surface. Great workspace or small desk.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Illuminated Letter G, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial illuminated letter G was made in Italy during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal body and a purple plexiglas cover....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Illuminated Letter D, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial illuminated letter D was made in Italy during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal body and a purple plexiglas cover....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Illuminated Letter L , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter L was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal body and a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Red Facade Letter R , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic facade letter R was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner “ ROSTICCERIA”. The weight of the letter is 0.5 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Original East End London Street Sign for Tyssen Road, London Borough Hackney
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original East End of London Metal Street Sign for Tyssen Road, London Borough of Hackney, London N16 1960's
Ideal man cave / cafe bar decor for the Stokey resident
Stamped EUS. 506...
Category
1960s English Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vintage Italian PIZZA Sign. 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial grey iron sing “PIZZA”. Set of five letters was made during the 1970s in Italy.
Dimensions : Total width : 110 cm, Height : 30 cm ,Depth : 5 cm, Depth with wa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Red Facade Letter I , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic facade letter I was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner “ ROSTICCERIA”. The weight of the letter is 0.3 kg.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Antique Leather Gym Punching Boxing Heavy Bag
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Leather Gym Punching Boxing Heavy Bag.
Beautiful and original chains,
Category
1920s Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Leather
1920s Doctors' Medical Scale Mechanical Stand Up with Weights
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this antique Industrial stand up doctors' scale. Features height indicator and a movable weights made in solid brass.
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Monumental Linen American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A monumental linen American flag with 48 stars, metal grommets and metal rings.
CREATOR Double Wrap.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Lin...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Brass
U-haul Neon Sign, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage U-haul sign with newly added neon. U-haul company name against background of white over orange and four different colors of neon. High gloss shine with UV protection. Brand n...
Category
1990s North American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Early 20th c. "Besty Ross Bunting" Large American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original monumental American flag with 48 hand sewn stars and metal grommets to hang it.
CREATOR Best Ross Bunting.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Large Early 20th c. American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original fabric large American flag with brass grommets and 48 stars.
CREATOR Valley Forge Flag Co.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Grandpa Gene's Workbench
Located in Aurora, OR
An homage to all the honorable grandpas out there, this workbench had to have a personal name because it was someone's personal creation. This massive workbench is a testament to han...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Early 20th Century American Usg Sheetrock Advertising Porcelain Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1920s /1930s, USG (United States Gypsum) porcelain enameled advertising sign, early 20th century, industrial American Art Deco Modern taste.
The large blu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Illuminated Letter N, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial illuminated letter N was made in Netherlands during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a grey m...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Oversized Faux Bronze Feet Cast in Plaster Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Oversized, faux bronze feet cast in plaster.
Age unknown, but super decorative and a great colour and quality. Would make an awesome door stop for the larger doorway! Priced indiv...
Category
Late 20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
Midcentury Tin Litho Toy Car by Bandai Japan Chevy Convertible C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to the market near mint tin Litho toy car by Bandai Japan. A Chevy Convertible that was never played with so it is in excellent vintag...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Stylized Art Deco Door Stop in Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Stylized Art Deco flowers in urn with original paint. Attributed to Hubley, circa 1925. From a large collection.
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
C1945 Cast Aluminum Trade Sign Form of a Key Keil Charlestown N.H. Keys Made
By Keil Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast aluminum trade sign circa 1945 depicting a actual key in red and silver. Perfect casting which retains its true color and material. Keil from Charlestown N.H. cast into...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in near mint condition Fiat 600 with a rollback cloth convertible top. From a lot of seventeen that were probably stored from day one, and never played with. Made by Ban...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Stunning Vintage Metal Advertising Letter A
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A stunning vintage metal advertising letter A.
The patina on this item is sensational.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
C1950 Schuco Model # 2002 Jaguar Type Sports Car with Horn That Works & Driver
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous toy windup by Schuco from the US Zone in Western Germany from the fifties. Unique toy car as it has two windup mechanisms, one to power the car, and the other for the Horn which honks. Has a gear shifter and the steering wheel turns the front wheels. A removable driver with a safety helmet...
Category
1950s German Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Midcentury Vintage 'Hove' Advertising Light Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Large mid century vintage 'Hove' advertising light box.
The box is made from fiberglass and contains a modern LED light fitting.
The item has a...
Category
1990s British Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Fiberglass
1950 Metal Original Advertising Manhattan Restaurant Sign
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice original sign showing perfect aged surface with original wood frame.
Sign is an original and has not been altered in any way, paint is strong and shows very well
F...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Tin
20th C. Vintage Large Double Wooden Pulley Block Industrial Maritime Nautical
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Exceptionally large industrial nautical wooden pulley block with double wood sheaves made from oak, steel.
Very rustic and stylish item with a romantic wear of hard labour.
Pulle...
Category
20th Century Belgian Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Tin & Wood Open Touring Hill Climber Toy Car by Clark, circa 1903
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous early toy example by the Clark co. This hill climber works great, and is almost totally complete. It's missing it's passenger in the back. Cast iron...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Tin
Antique English Rolls Razor Safety Blade Sharpener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this English rolls razor blade sharpener, circa 1930. Made by Rolls Razor, Ltd., of Cricklewood, London. The Rolls Safety Razor product was a sophisticated safety-razor whic...
Category
1930s English Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Illuminated Letter A, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic illuminated letter A was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED st...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Yellow Illuminated Letter T , 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic illuminated letter T was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED st...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Tin Litho Penny Toys Stake & Tanker Truck and a Sedan by Meier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
3 fabulous tin Litho Penny Toys vehicles. A stake truck, a tanker truck and a sedan car. All in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike by Fonlupt, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike - Motor Bike by Fonlupt France.
A French vintage child's motorbike used on the roundabout - merry-go-round - fairground - funfair.
A 1950s metal r...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Large Painted 3d Industrial Builders Trade Wall Sign Plaque, C.1940
Located in London, GB
A large and unusual builders advertisement trade sign. circa 1940
Scratch built to the very highest quality for a builder local to Leamington Spa. Ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Wooden Foundry "Y" Pipe Mold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th Century Wooden Foundry "Y" Pipe Mold
Great original patina.
Perfect to hang on a wall if your first or last name starts with a "Y".
This piece will add interest to a...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th C Dayton Hill Climber Open Touring Car with 2 Figures
By Dayton
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous example of a dayton hill climber open touring car from the early part of the 20th century.
In excellent antique condition with age appropriate wear. Two cast iron figures i...
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Steel, Iron
Lotto Filiere Manuali Fabbro, Vintage
Located in Felino, IT
lotto 10 filiere manuali, da fabbro. anni 40/50 in buono stato di conservazione. varie misure.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Lotto Pinze Da Forgia, Antiche
Located in Felino, IT
Lotto di 16 pezzi vintage, tra cui pinze da forgia, forbici, tenaglie. strumenti da fabbro anni 50. conservati e funzionanti.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Painted Black Cat Door Stop with Arched Back, circa 1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous stylized cast iron cat with arched back possibly hissing. Hand painted and a rare form from the Art Deco period. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Cast Iron White Cat Door Stop with Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant sitting white kitty door stop in original paint with some chips. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1960s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Illuminated Letter v, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial illuminated letter V was made in Italy during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a vhite metal body and a white plexiglass cover....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 20th C Cast Iron Toy Sedan by A C Williams Original Red with Nickel Wheels
By A. C. Williams Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and classic cast iron toy from the early thirties. In what looks like to the original Red with Nickel Wheels and the right amount of wear to th...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Primitive French Console, 1880
Located in NOUVION-SUR-MEUSE, FR
Grande console primitive Française vers 1880 en chene.
Category
19th Century French Antique Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Felt
Princeton University Pennant Banner, circa 1920-1940
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 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Felt
Eastern Bloc Huge Iluminated Letter U in the Form of a Floor Night Lamp, 1970
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This advertising illuminated letter represents the ever so popular Vintage wall art. You can use the letter on the wall but better as a floor lamp in the room. The lamp shines in dar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Hand Painted Wood & Iron New Orleans Trolley Car
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand painted double decker trolley car with cast iron wheels that work. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1960s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop
Many parts of this object are worked, which makes it a very beautiful piece, very characterfu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter O, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial blue plastic illuminated letter O was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Lifesize Garden Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg
By Jon Westberg
Located in Redding, CT
Lifesize Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg. This stunnning Industrial sculpture of a woman with umbrella is entitled "Silent Rain". Steam punk in style the figures body p...
Category
1960s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Steel
Framed Dartmouth College Banner, circa 1926
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Felt, Wood
Eastern Bloc Huge Lluminated Letter O in the Form of a Floor Night Lamp, 1970
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This advertising illuminated letter represents the ever so popular Vintage wall art. You can use the letter on the wall but better as a floor lamp in the room. The lamp shines in dar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Handmade Wrought Iron Wishbone on Custom Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original hand crafted wishbone mounted on a custom steel stand.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wrought Iron, Steel.
C...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel
Large Hand Painted Industrial Railway Number Wall Sign Plaque, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Hand painted industrial signs used at a depot on the North Yorkshire Railway. c.1940
In original condition, hand painted on heavy duty aluminium. Some numbers are double sided and...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Large Hand Painted Industrial British Railway Wall Sign Plaque, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Large vintage hand painted industrial signs used at a depot on the North Yorkshire Railway. c.1940
In original condition, hand painted on heavy duty aluminium. Price is per sign.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Keystone Pressed Steel Toy Steam Shovel
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and a survivor of almost 100 years old. A very decorative piece to lighten a room and inject some fun. Very chic. In excellent antique condition with lots of patina. Door fo...
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Industrial folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial folk art made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Patrick Fitzgerald, American Flag & Banner Co., A. C. Williams Company, and Buddy L.. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $96 and tops out at $28,000 while the average work can sell for $750.
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