Industrial Lighting
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
Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia. Designed in the period of Bauhaus. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. New porcelain sock...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Old Copper Heat Lamp Converted, 1900s, Glazed Base Industrial Table Lamp
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Very stylish copper heat lamp.
Vintage copper heat lamp country house industrial/steampunk table/light
Converted early 20th century heat lamp it is now a very able
piece of li...
Category
Early 20th Century European Industrial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century Cast Bronze Lamps by Russell & Stoll Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th century Russell & Stoll Co. cast bronze lamps, can be wall mounted as a sconce or flush mount on the ceiling. The lamps are on a ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Cascading Industrial Articulated Chandelier
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
This perfectly sized articulated fixture features three matching Vaseline glass shades. The arms are all 36 inches long and the shades have 8.5 inch inch diameters. The vertical rod ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Industrial Factory Lights By Rech Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Factory Lights By Rech Circa 1920s Typ 3
- Price is per light (10 available)
- Cast iron tops
- Branded "Rech" in relief letters on each top
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Comes with 120cm of chain and cable
- Comes with ceiling hook
- Produced by Rech, Cologne
- Salvaged from a large Ironworks in Trier, Saarland
- German ~ 1920s
- 43cm wide x 52cm tall
Rech
Founded by Friedrich Rech in Cologne in 1898, Rech produced gas lights...
Category
1920s German Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Steel
Black Industrial Table Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Black Bauhaus table lamp made in Germany by Siemens during the 1930s. The lamp has an adjustable metal shade, an iron base and an iron arm with wooden handle. The original socket req...
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light #2
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty Industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you already know how sought after these Woodward fixtures are. This example has a multiple port wall mount... The pipe can come straight out, up or down. It has a signed cast iron articulating joint and a cast aluminum lamp shade...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Model 574 Kandem Desk Lamp, Circa 1920s
By Kandem
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 574 Kandem desk lamp Circa 1920s
- Original dark green paint
- Pressed steel shade with Kandem branding
- Articulated arm and shade
- On/off switch on the shade
- Produc...
Category
1920s German Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Steel
1920s Industrial Military Table Lamp Torch Light by General Electric Company
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An old industrial battery torch light, probably a military lamp. In a great colour and now fully re-wired. The original battery lamp retains its origina...
Category
1910s British Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique industrial task lamp with an aluminum shade and black cast iron base.
USA, 1920-1930.
Features:
*Rewired with French silk twist cord
*Takes standard bulb, 60 watts ma...
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Industrial Petite Diagonal Swirl Holophane Bell Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, diagonal swirled, Holophane pendant lights feature bell shaped shades with ruffled edges and brass fitters with pull chains. These lights are newly wired with 48in. of br...
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you already know how sought after these Woodward fixtures are. This example has a multiple port wall mount... The pipe can come straight out, up or down. It has a signed cast iron articulating joint and a cast aluminum lamp shade...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Large Faries Company Dental Lamp, Piper Mirrored Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you’re already a knowledgeable lamp collector then you understand how difficult these are to find. Some consider the Faries Company dental lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industria...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Industrial Angled Enamel Factory Light by Benjamin Electric
Located in Nottingham, GB
Part of a large haul of reclaimed industrial lights from a former steel works in the North East of England.
These wonderful vitreous grey enamel angled factory lights are an early version circa 1920's with cast steel galleries.
These parabolic lights were popular choice during the industrial age of Great Britain, a versatile light which would of originally been used in a whole host of sinarious including illuminating car production lines, lighting market stalls of Britain's historic city markets such as billingsgate and highlighting signage and wall displays inside out outside factory's.
The existing finish has been sealed to emphasise the patina of the metal.
Fully refurbished today they are equally as versatile either as a ceiling pendant or wall mounted light. Installed in a run these make a wonderful feature for bar and restaurant lighting...
Category
1920s British Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Industrial Ruffled Holophane Bell Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features a ribbed Holophane bell shade with ruffle trim on a brass fitter, newly wired with 40 inches of brown cloth cord to accept a medium socket bulb up t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique English Factory Industrial Pendant, c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Maxlume
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original English industrial factory pendant light made from heavy cast steel with glass dome. Manufactured in the UK by Maxlume, it was designed to be flameproof as it hung...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Lighting
Materials
Steel
Antique Nautical Spotlight, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original antique salvaged aluminum nautical spotlight. Can be hung directly from the ceiling. Four dogs secure the front lid onto the li...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light, Double Fitting
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you already know how sought after these Woodward fixtures are. This example has a multiple port wall mount... The pipe can come straight out, up or down. It has a signed cast iron articulating joint and a cast aluminum lamp shade...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Heavy Duty Burton Articulating Wall Light, Mirrored Shade
By Burton
Located in Peekskill, NY
These Burton light company lamps are a rare find. They reach out 44 inches and feature a mercury glass shade. The shade is mirrored with a matte black peb...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Ceiling Lights by Philips, circa 1930, Nickel and Enameled Glass
By Philips
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pair of industrial ceiling lights by Philips from 1920-1930s. Nickeled brass hardware with blown glass globes with a satin finish on the inside and white enameled lower half on ...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1920s NY Copper Brass Single Subway Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
Original 1920s New York City copper plated brass single subway flush mount light. Made by Russell & Stoll Co., New York. Mounts in standard electrical j...
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Original Early Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp 1227 Desk Lamp Industrial Lamp
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This early 2 step Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp (model 1227) has the perfect look for those wanting something different. The paint finish is completely untouched and in original as f...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Lighting
Materials
Steel
Matching Pair Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty pair of industrial task lights. If you are a collector of early lighting then you already know how sought after these Woodward fixtures are. This example has a multiple port wall mount... The pipe can come straight out, up or down. This fitting allows you to use the lamp as a desk or wall mount. It has 2 different signed cast iron articulating joints, as well as a signed swing arm outrigger and a larger 6 inch wide cast aluminum lamp shade. All the parts are original to the lamp. It was newly rewired using twisted fabric covered wire. It is sold and priced as a matching pair. These lamps have all the bells and whistles. We have just acquired a nice collection of these rare industrial Woodward lamps...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s -1970s. Designed in the period of Bauhaus. Whit...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Unique Glass Over Steel Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
This lamp is a good size. It's 9.5 inches tall with a 8 inch diameter. The silvery dark steel and milk glass give a nice fresh look. The design is unique with the metal shade under t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
AGI Belgium Scissor Lamp, Ca.1920
By AGI
Located in Meulebeke, BE
AGI Belgium scissor lamp made around 1920.
Has a nice Bauhaus style and a black color.
Measures: depth: 70-120 cm.
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century X-Ray Mercury Glass Bell Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, X-Ray mercury glass bell pendant light features a matte silver exterior with reflective silver interior on a porcelain soc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Dish Holophane Pendent
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are nice dish shaped Holophane pendants. The glass is prismatic and it has an 9 inch diameter. This type of glass gives off the best quality light. The glass is colorless and t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Light, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial black enamel pendant lamp
- Designed in the period of Bauhaus, 1930s
- White enamel inside the shade
- Cast iron top
- New porcelain socket for E 27 light...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Industrial Cut Glass and Porcelain Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features a cut glass shade with irregularly scalloped edge with porcelain pull-chain socket and brass fitter. The pendant is ne...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920 Mercury Glass X-Ray Shades Sconces Set of 10
By Pittsburgh Reflective Glass
Located in Surrey, BC
We have acquired a nice grouping of sconces in silver mercury shade color with original fitters and perfect mounting system.
These came from a commercial building in connecticut.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
Pair of Articulating Industrial Desk Lamps / Sconces by Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of articulating industrial desk lamps / sconces by Bausch & Lomb, circa 1940s. The lamps are in very good vintage condtion and can swivel up and down and right to le...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Vintage Bakelite Desk Lamp from Nolta, Lux, 1930s
By Nolta-Lux
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage German bakelite desk lamp in Bauhaus style.It features a black bakelite shade, chromed gooseneck and cast iron base with original switch. The socket requires E 27 light bulbs...
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Vintage Industrial Grey Enamel Light, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial grey enamel pendant lamp from the 1930s. It features a grey enamel shade with white enamel interior and iron top. Original porcelain socket requires E 27 light bul...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Wood Handle Cage Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice sized trouble lamp. It has an extended switch arm for easy access and a side hook.
It’s finished with an antique style Edison bulb and fabric covered wire.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Hardwood
Industrial Blackened Nickel and Milk Glass Wall Sconce Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of industrial, wall sconce lamps feature scrolled, blackened nickel stems with scalloped milk glass shades. The lamps are wired to accept a 100 watt bulb each with backplates th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Large Early 20th Century Industrial Cog Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, unique, mixed metal light in dark bonze color with brass accents. The cogs were used to move the light along the work line and to raise and lower it. A striking example of i...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Industrial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
British Royal Navy Maritime Ships Searchlight/ Spotlight
Located in East Hampton, NY
Incredible and Large impressive nautical architectural salvage fog light or spotlight/searchlight on large and sturdy mounting base. Adjustable knobs. Relief stamped to base MADE IN ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Dayton Railroad Car Gas or Electric Chandelier
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is unsigned but we believe it’s from Dayton Lighting Company and dates to 1900. This is a simple clean design that was not for the ornate dining...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Converted Studebaker Car Light Sconces
By Studebaker
Located in New York, NY
These two charming sconces are converted lights from a 1910s Studebaker automobile. They have metal frames with beveled glass covers and black-painted...
Category
1910s Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Adjustable 'Task' Industrial Machinists Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base
Located in Sharon, CT
Our vintage machinist's 'Task' lamp has been recently rewired. A beautiful oval cast iron base helps make this a very practical and useful table lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage Black Enamel Industrial Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pendant lamp from former Czechoslovakia, previously used in a factories. Made from enamelled metal. Black outside, white interior. Iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Early 20th Century Slide Lantern, Slide Projector Camera by Premier England
By Atelier Premiere
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large antique slide lantern projector. The base is made of cast iron. Two slides can be slid in this projector.
The maker is 'Premier' from England. The...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Industrial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Salvaged Pyle & National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Art Deco industrial nautical spotlight was made by the Pyle & National Company of Chicago Illinois in circa 1925 in the period industrial Art Deco style. T...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Milk Glass Globe Library Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, library pendant light features a 13 inch milk glass globe shade with nickel-plated brass and porcelain enameled c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Teardrop Shape Prismatic Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of industrial pendant lights feature teardrop shape, prismatic, Holophane glass shades with porcelain and brass switch fitters n...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Copper and Globe Industrial Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of large copper and globe industrial wall lights
These are large industrial wall lights, they have a large copper canopy over a Opaque glass Globe shade
They are well weathered and have new wiring
The lights are 14” in diameter, they are 18” high and they sit 18” out from the wall
NV48.
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Lighting
Materials
Copper
Beautiful Floor Standing Castle Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
A castle light has been one of the most popular examination lamp for generations. The look is simple and clean with a bright inside reflector and handle. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Collection of Large Sunburst Mercury Glass Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these hard to find 1920s Sunburst pattern mercury glass pendants. We priced then per lamp so you can buy only one or the whole collection. These lamp are...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Glass
Industrial Articulating Brass Daul Desk Lamp with Bell Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early late Edwardian industrial articulating brass lamp with dual lights. Each with milk glass bell-shaped shades. The lamp is in excellent condition and works perfectly.
Dimensio...
Category
1910s American Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Black Enamel Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial pendant light from former Czechoslovakia, previously used in a factories. Made from enamelled metal. Black outside, white interior. Interesting cast iron top. New porcelai...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1910s Articulated Ceiling Mount Industrial Light Fixture by O.C. White
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hanging, antique industrial ceiling-mount light fixture with three adjustable arms. Signed on ceiling rosette, this fixture has a dark blackened fini...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Glass
Industrial Height Adjustable Floor Lamp Bauhaus
Located in Berlin, DE
Black industrial floor lamp.
The height and the lampshade are adjustable.
1 x E27 socket
Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.
Category
1920s Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lamp in Bauhaus Style Citmf Branded from the Early 20th Century
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A rare early 20th century table lamp in pure Bauhaus style. The structure is composed by green ceramic lampshade, alpaca base and flexible shaft and ...
Category
1920s German Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Holophane Glass Pendant w/ Silver Band (4 available)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Industrial style Holophane glass ceiling pendant. Recently rewired, UL listing available for an additional fee. We have 3 available.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lighting
Materials
Steel
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
- Aluminium shade
- Telescopic arms
- The shade detaches from the arm to create a pendant
- Brushed steel
- O...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Steel
Industrial Grey Enamel Hanging Bauhaus Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Grey enamel pendant lamp
- Made in former Czechoslovakia
- Bauhaus style
- Designed in the 1930s
- White enamel interior
- Cast iron top
- New socket for E 27 ligtbulbs...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Enamel
Big Size Hospital Surgery Lamp by the Ohio Chemical & Mfg. Co.
By Ohio Chemical & Surgical Equipment Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this big size hospital surgery lamp by The Ohio Chemical & MFG. Co, circa 1920. The light works and the lamps can move in different positions.
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial lighting>lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Bentu Design, Elektrosvit, Early Electrics Design Studio, and Holophane. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $77 and tops out at $67,162 while the average work can sell for $502.
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