Industrial Nautical Objects
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
1950's Japanese Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Binoculars - Full Set with Box & Accessories
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The Fuji Meibo 15×80 binoculars are purpose-built for marine navigation, fishing, and scientific or government observation. A vintage professional-use optical instrument manufactured...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we ...
Category
1970s English Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Chrome
1970s Japanese Industrial Brass, Bronze and Stainless Steel Search Light Tripod
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A statuesque vintage industrial floor lamp. The stainless steel and brass searchlight has been paired with a timber and bronze tripod to create a bes...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Edison Striplight, Orange
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean flame proof Edison LED twin strip light made by Daeyang in the 1970s with bespoke signal orange finish.
Original item salvaged from supertankers ...
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish.
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality.
These clocks were us...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock.
These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
1970's XL Japanese Brass Marine Nautical Searchlight Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The large brass pendant light is a reclaimed vintage searchlight from decommissioned Japanese cargo ships built during the 1970's. Professionally refurbished, these original brass ce...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s Industrial Polished Aluminium Brass & Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's with highly polished finish.
Original item salvaged fro...
Category
1970s Korean Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1970's British Yellow Illumination & White AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating.
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back t...
Category
1970s English Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Glass Search Light Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Original stainless steel, cast brass and bronze search light pendant conversion.
This very substantial fitting was salvaged from an old Japanese cargo ship, built during the 1970...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Seiko Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Wall Clock, Pink
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original re-finished in Millenial Pink.
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock.
These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua blue finish
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock.
These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ships an...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Late Century German Large Copper and Cast Brass Directional Cargo Light Pendant
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s vintage industrial large copper and brass German cargo pendant.
Made by Wiska, a German manufacturer of industrial fixtures and fittings. Reclaimed from supertankers and professionally restored in the UK ready for use in modern interiors.
Specifications:
Diameter 45cm
Height 65cm
Bulb E26/E27 Edison Screw
There is a mechanical feature which allows the light to be tilted using the wing nuts and hanging frame...
Category
1970s German Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Brass Desk Top Model of a Kedge Admiralty Anchor
Located in London, GB
A brass desk top model of a Kedge admiralty anchor.
Well modeled with Shank, stock, crown, flukes, shackle and keep pin.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Ultimate gray Pantone 17-5104
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
Category
1970s English Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we ...
Category
1970s English Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Late Century Aluminium Flame Proof Isolator Strip light, Cage, Glass Tube, Led
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Original item salvaged from super tankers and military vessels, stripped and refinished in the UK.
The original wiring is replaced with our Loom light wiring system which exceeds the original specification and also conforms to British standards.
All of our tube lights are supplied with a 12 month warranty as standard.
All German flame proof...
Category
Late 20th Century German Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
1970s British Yellow Illumination AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating.
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back t...
Category
1970s English Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view.
A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an a...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Cast Aluminium & Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod - Warm White T8 Led
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with T8 Warm white LED tubes.
The tube light has been fitted to a custom made tripod was comprises of 6 rigging screws to create the tripod base and spine, the tilt can be adjusted by a few degrees to allow the light lean back or stand more upright.
The light has been cleaned back to its factory finish which is aqua marine and battle ship grey then lacquered to protect and give a gloss finish.
The mains cable is sleeved with silver grey braid and has an onboard switch mounted on the opposite side to the cable entry.
Daeyang strip lights were originally used in hazardous areas on large cargo ship and supertankers where dangerous gasses and flammable cargo may have been present, typically in cross loading areas, cargo bays and engine rooms. The cast aluminium chassis and toughened glass make an extremely robust fixture which has stood the test of time in the harshest of conditions.
Flame proof light...
Category
1970s Korean Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1970s German Industrial Cast Aluminum and Glass T8 Explosion Proof Striplight
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling striplight / tube light made by Wittenburg of Germany. Originally designed for hazardous areas in factories and on cargo ships.
The build i...
Category
1970s German Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Nautical Double Gauge Bubble Clinometer on Teak Back Plate by Conn. Valley Ind.
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double gauge bubble clinometer with precision glass tubing and nickel face mounted on a teak back plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to measure the angular slant of the ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Chrome
Bronze Porthole With Mesh Screen #3
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage bronze porthole with mesh screen and four dogs, 3 bolts and a brushed nickel or aluminum flat flange. Maker's name stamped into porthole.
Dimensions: 14" W overall
Conditio...
Category
20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
39 in. Square Base Cast Iron Ship Maritime Mooring Bollard
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century cast iron bollard. Original patina. In good condition. Approximately 3800 pounds. Please note, this item is located in our Scrant...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
1970s Cast Aluminium and Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod, Polished
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed, stripped, polished and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with four E26 filam...
Category
1970s Korean Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
1970s Korean Industrial Cast Aluminum Edison LED Flameproof Strip Light Duck Egg
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage Industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's painted in duck egg.
Original item salvaged from supe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Smith 8-Day Shipboard Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A brass circular base with a central inset hinged glass panel that reveals a white metal face with black enameled Roman numerals hours and Arabic numerals seconds. The clock lacks a ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s German Industrial Cast Aluminum Glass Edison Flameproof Striplight
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling striplight / tube light made by Wittenburg of Germany. Originally designed for hazardous areas in factories and on cargo ships.
Reclaimed,...
Category
1970s German Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Nautical Brass Navigational Ship's Post Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of ship's navigational brass post lights with fresnel lens mounted on a teak base with an on/off switch on the base. Polished and rewired for American use and takes a standar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Teak
Siemens, Ships Telephone, 1960's, Massive Aluminum Housing, Industrial Design
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, Austria
Siemens ships telephone for the wall. Made from massive, polished aluminum, this beautiful piece of industrial design can be used at home. This is a rare find.
Category
1960s Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Nautical Steel Compass Course Heading Instrument
Located in Nantucket, MA
An old school nautical instrument used on the bridge of the ship. A steel body with bakelite and brass turning knobs at the top. The Captain would chart the course and enter the co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
42 in. Cast Iron Ship Maritime Mooring Bollard 800 Pounds
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century cast iron construction adds a rustic and weathered charm, reminiscent of its original use on ships. The distressed paint further enhances the vintage appeal, telli...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
45.25 in. Cast Iron Ship Maritime Mooring Bollard
Located in New York, NY
The cast iron construction adds a rustic and weathered charm, reminiscent of its original use on ships. The distressed paint further enhances the vintage appeal, telling a story of i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
1970s Cast Aluminum, Brass and Glass Industrial Flame Proof LED Strip Light
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed retro industrial Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang in 1970s finished in original marine colors very similar to duck egg.
Originally salvaged from super ta...
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Bronze Porthole With Mesh Screen #1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Industrial Age Bronze Porthole With good weight, glass cover with screen and working hatch dogs. There are two accompanying bronze bolts. The Bronze has a great age patina and fine N...
Category
20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
US Navy bronze WWII ship's anchor marked: USN 1941
Located in London, GB
A World War II era US Navy bronze ship's anchor, dated 1941.
The anchor's flukes are marked: USN and 1941
The stock of the anchor has a removeable shackle and chain.
Height of anc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
Late Century Bronze Brass Glass & Copper Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1970s Explosion proof passage way light reclaimed from a super tanker modified to function as a table or desk lamp.
The light itself is made from bronze, brass and has a tempered ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
1970s Japanese Brass Marine Nautical Searchlight Pendant Lamp, Edison E40-E27
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This substantial fitting was salvaged from an old Japanese cargo ship built during the 1970s.
We have expertly converted the search light to be a pendant for down lighting areas such as breakfast...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1980s Large Industrial Cast Aluminium and Glass Explosion Proof Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A large cast aluminium explosion proof pendant built to with stand the most adverse conditions at sea.
These lamps were reclaimed from a super tanker that would have transported h...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome Ac Gmt Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we ...
Category
1970s English Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Reclaimed 55 in. Cast Iron Boat Anchor
Located in New York, NY
Make a maritime statement with this early 20th Century oversized boat anchor, a captivating piece that brings nautical charm to your space. While it bears the marks of time in the fo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
Foghorn in transit case by the Tokyo Siren Co. dated 1975.
Located in London, GB
A Japanese portable ship's foghorn in original case.
By the Tokyo Siren Co. Circa 1975.
Type: SH-180
The foghorn is hand cranked, and is in full working order, emittin a loud ton...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1970s American Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn Cast Aluminium Flameproof Tube Light
By Crouse-Hinds, Pauluhn
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This is a 4ft flame proof strip light manufactured by Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn, Texas, USA.
These rare examples were made in the 1970s for use in hazardous areas on super tankers an...
Category
1970s American Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Korean Industrial Flameproof Wall-Mounted Tube Light, Satin Grey
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A retro Industrial aluminium flameproof wall-mounted twin LED tube strip light by Daeyang.
Originally these lights were manufactured circa 1970 for NATO vessels. Reclaimed and pro...
Category
1970s Korean Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Bronze Porthole With Mesh Screen #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A heavy classic port hole with its mesh insect screen intact under the glass door. Along with two screws for attachment.
Dimensions: 14" diameter x 6 3/4" high
Condition: Please r...
Category
20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Massive three foot Iron wrench as steampunk Industrial Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
36" long cast steel wrench with 4" opening . Not sure what field of endeavor this was used in . Large installations need large hardware . Large hardware needs large tools . Clear ev...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
41.5 in. Cast Iron Ship Maritime Mooring Bollard 470 Pounds
Located in New York, NY
The cast iron construction adds a rustic and weathered charm, reminiscent of its original use on ships. The distressed paint further enhances the vintage appeal, telling a story of i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of ship’s "Not Under Command" lights, by Eli Griffiths & Son of Birmingham
Located in London, GB
A pair of ship’s copper & brass "Not Under Command" lights, by Eli Griffiths & Sons of Birmingham, circa 1935.
360˚ clear glass Fresnel lenses. with red filter inserts. Glass marked...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
9 in. Nautical Red Brass Round Boat Porthole Window
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century nautical style brass round porthole window painted red and oxidized from the ocean winds. The interior is embossed with the number 9, which refers to the width of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1940s 42.25 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
Incorporate a touch of maritime history into your space with this early 1940s deck cleat. While it bears signs of weathering, including rust and some damage around the bolt holes, th...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Iron
1970s Cast Aluminum, Brass and Glass Industrial Flameproof Striplight, Poli Noir
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed retro industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang circa 1970 professionally finished using a poli noir technique.
Poli...
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Chadburn’s patent engine revolution counter
By Chadburn
Located in London, GB
Chadburn’s patent engine revolution counter,.
Marked:
ONE FOURTH SPEED OF TURBINE
CHADBURN'S (SHIP) TELEGRAPH Co Ld
- LIVERPOOL-
· PATENT ·
4296
Chadburn's (Ship) Telegrap...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Extra large stainless steel searchlight ceiling lights. Originally a marine searchlight converted into ceiling pendant light fixtures.
Originally manufactured in Japan c1970 profe...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair Of Lantern Wall Sconces Attr. Anderson And Gyde Birmingham, England
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish pair of wall sconces in the form of WWII ship lanterns sporting rustic black metal forms with industrial style attributed to Anderson and Hyde make...
Category
20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...
Category
1930s English Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium Industrial Flameproof Table Lamp, Edison
By Industrial Production, Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed Kokosha aluminium flame proof ceiling light circa 1998, made by Kokosha of Osaka, Japan
Originating form super tankers and cargo ships this lamp has been expertly stripp...
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1990s Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Crouse Hinds Vintage Nautical Spot Light
Located in New York, NY
Vintage nautical or industrial ship spotlight / search light / lantern by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930. For display purposes only; not tested for us...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Bronze Ship Porthole With Storm Cover
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage heavy paint decorated bronze porthole with dog ear locks and glass. Stamped indistinctly on verso and on lock as shown.
Dimensions: 14 3.4" W, 5 1/2" D to top of screws. Gla...
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20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
Industrial nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage nautical objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial nautical objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original nautical objects, popular names associated with this style include Daeyang, Seiko, Wiska, and Kokosha. 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 nautical objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $16,033 while the average work can sell for $1,124.