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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
Period: 20th Century
Early 1900s Oyster House Gallon Tin Cup Baltimore Rare Chesapeake Antique
By George H. Wahmann
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An rare gallon cup for shucked Oyster measurement. Marks: 8 PT. LIQ. GEO. H. WAHMANN MFG. CO. BALTIMORE, M.D.
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Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Tin

1970s Cast Aluminium and Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod, Polished
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...
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1970s Korean Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Late Century Aluminium Flame Proof Isolator Strip light, Cage, Glass Tube, Led
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...
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Late 20th Century German Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1990s Japanese Cast Bronze, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Wall Light with Cage
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed solid phosphor bronze explosion proof wall light by Morio Denki a Japanese manufacturer of Industrial grade fixtures and fitting...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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...
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1970s Korean Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Copper & Brass Signalling Floor Lamp and Military Gyroscope Tripod
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This is a Shonan Kosakusho daylight signalling lamp made in 1981, married with a Russian military gyroscope tripod. Reclaimed from Mid-Century war ship...
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1980s Japanese 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.  
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Late Century Copper, Brass and Glass Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
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 copper and brass and has a temper...
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1970s German Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium Industrial Flameproof Table Lamp, Edison
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

Late Century Bronze Brass Glass & Copper Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
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

Teak and Iron Ship's Nautical Clinometer, Midcentury, French
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's clinometer of teak and iron with original paint. Used to measure the degree of healing on a boat, or on larger boats to weigh the distribution of cargo to be sure the ballas...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

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...
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Siemens, Ships Telephone, 1960's, Massive Aluminum Housing, Industrial Design
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.
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1960s Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Cast Aluminium & Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod - Warm White T8 Led
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...
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1970s Korean Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Spotlight by Crouse Hinds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage industrial / nautical spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930-1940. Retains some original gray paint. For display only; not recommende...
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Ship's Chrome Deck Light with Iron Bracket
Located in Nantucket, MA
A nautical chrome deck light from a working ship, with an iron bracket which is slightly offset but stays center when you hang it. Midcentury. Rewired for A...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

Industrial Cast Iron Pulley
By MD&S Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Industrial Cast Iron Pulleya An Industrial cast iron pulley with latch marked 'MD & S CO' 'PHILA. PA. U.S.A.'. Manufactured by MD&S Co, USA, 1900s.
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Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Nautical Spot Light
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century spot light by Crouse Hinds. USA. Features a Pyrex round shade and fully adjustable head mounted on a wide round base. For display purp...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Bronze Nautical Alidade
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impeccably machined nautical alidade crafted of warm patinated bronze and steel.
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Mounted Propeller Blade
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A striking and beautifully fabricated aluminum propeller blade with a lacquered yellow accent, finely mounted on a figured walnut base.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Nautical Chrome Ship's Adjustable Table Lamp
Located in Nantucket, MA
An adjustable ship's goose-neck table lamp in chrome from a Mid-Century merchant ship. The interior of the light's shade is glass-lined. It has been rewired for American use and take...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Chrome

1900s Advertising Stencil Mark Type Font Vintage Industrial Art Sculpture Copper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1901. Vintage Industrial mercantile large Wolfe Bros Folck's Roller Mills copper stencil. Baltimore Maryland. Measures: W 18.5 x H 16 in.
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Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

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.

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