Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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
Large Wooden Factory Pattern for Casting Iron
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large wheel form foundry pattern made by Linkbelt. This has wear to the paint and the wood. The back side spokes are missing.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique 19th C Reuben Sutcliffe English Nickel Plated Hanging Balance Scale
Located in Dayton, OH
"Monumental 19th century English general store balance by Reuben Sutcliffe of Manchester. Made from Iron with a rich nickel plated finish. The company traded on Thomas Street, Manchester, Uk, from about 1825 until after the turn of the 20th century. The founder being George Sutcliffe
The antique apothecary scale...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Barnfind Antique Large Tadpole Rider Tricycle Pedal Car, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Awesome Barnfind, this large Tadpole Rider Tricycle pedal car. This antique pedal car was made in France circa 1930-1940. It's made of heavy solid m...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1970s Inspired Motorcycle Helmet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Limited edition Davida Classic Jet motorcycle helmet in rare "flower power" motif. The US helmet size small (euro 56) but this brand is known to run on smaller side. Although manufac...
Category
Late 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Replicas Fords 1908 & 1925 Touring Cars
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Japanese tin toy touring cars from the late 50s. In excellent antique condition, these toys were never played with. Friction cars, Near mint condition...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1800s Cast Iron Farm Well Hand Pump with Handle Piston
Located in New York, NY
1800s farmhouse and Industrial style cast iron hand pump. Unknown working condition but great look. Sold as is. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
World War I French aviation altimeter made by Naudet & Co.
Antique French aviation altimeter designed specifically for aviation, and dating to th...
Category
1910s French Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Photography Panoramic 1922 Black and White Pennsylvania Fireman DuBois Hose Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Large black and white panorama photograph featuring forty-six members of the J.E. DuBois Hose Company pictured with their Bureau of Fire, DuBois, P...
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel
Huge Decorative Scientific Induction Coil
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were told that this coil was originally from West Point but there is no paperwork to back that up. We also guessed at its age. But it looks to be over 100 years. We have owned many coils over the years but nothing of this Size or quality. The wood furniture surrounding the coil is beautiful showing turned wood ends. In almost ll cases these Induction coils...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Measures: L 32.5 x W 8 x Thk 6 in.
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Central European Wooden Element
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden decoration created in 20th century central Europe. Crafted in an inherently minimal design, this unique element doesn’t fail to please the eye all the way around its structu...
Category
20th Century European Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Vintage Brass Track Trophy with Bakelite Base, circa 1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original brass plated track trophy with a Bakelite base. Engraved solid brass sleeve.
CREATOR Nobel Trophies for Champions.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE circa 1950.
MATERI...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Calcolatrice Addizionatrice Merchant, Anni 20
Located in Felino, IT
calcolatrice addizionatrice. Marchant mod hs8-36961 del 1920 c.a in ottimo stato di conservazione. pare funzionare, ma non ne garantisco l'utilizzabilita' totale. i meccanismi comunq...
Category
1920s European Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
Aircraft Design Wind Tunnel Scale Model of a Late 1960s GAC-100 Airliner
Located in London, GB
A 1/10 scale wind tunnel model of a GAC-100 Commuter airliner.
Wingspan: 7ft (214 cm)
The model is constructed out of laminated mahogany, and is built to the highest standards,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Copper Lightning Rod White Glass Indicator Shade
Located in New York, NY
Antique turn of the century copper lightning rod. These were attached at the top point of a building with a metal connecting it to the ground. If the rod...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Steel
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic 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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Gymnastic Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Gym Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This gymnastics bench comes from a gym in Prague and was designed in the 1930s. The iron feet are retained. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved and has a very nice patina. Completely restored. All of our vintage gym equipment...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Mexican Foosball Table with Metal Players, circa 1940
By Gaber
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An early 20th c. wooden foosball table top with distressed, painted metal Mexican soccer players, rubber handles and metal "Gebar" branded ashtrays on each end. Original paint...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1904 Mills Owl Strength Tester, Floor Standing Arcade Machine
Located in Peekskill, NY
Today in the world of collecting coin operated amusements, there are many machines which are classified as “unattainable.” These machines are either so rare that there are only 1-2 or no known examples today. This is one of the rarest as well as the earliest Penney Arcade machine...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Swiss Army MO-05 Bicycle, circa 1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A Swiss Army MO-05 bicycle used by the elite Swiss Bicycle Infantry. All original Swiss parts included leather seat, working bell, leather tool pouch with two tools, tire pump, lock with key, head lamp, leather grips, Swiss metal license plate and a leather and cloth pouch with two spare tubes.
Bicycle rides smoothly and easily. Front brakes only. The bell works well. Tires are original and hold air well. No gears, kick stand.
Creator Swiss Army.
Date of manufacture c.1930-1940.
Materials and techniques leather, paint, steel.
Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use. The head lamp is structurally sound. It may or may not work.
Dimensions H 39 in. W 71.5 in. D 20 in.
History
The classic Swiss Army Bicycle...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Diminutive 19th Century American Mercantile Trade Store Display Model
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and historic diminutive hand-crafted and painted antique American country display model general store - mining trade mercantile cabinet.
Mos...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Vintage Kodak Glass Beaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1940s glass Kodak developer beaker. This amazing piece is minimal and cool, and features a large 32 ounce capacity for holding and measuring liquids. Used primarily in dark rooms for photo developer solution, this beaker would be a great gift for that avid photographer, or use as a very unique flower vase...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Vintage Leather Gym Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This gymnastics bench comes from a gym in Prague and was designed in the 1930s. The iron feet are retained. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved and has a very nice patina. Completely restored.
All of our vintage gym equipment...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Large 19th Century Iron Pot, Cauldron on Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th century iron pot, cauldron on stand
This is an interesting Pot, it is made in cast iron, it has a lid and a stand on which it can be tilted.
The pot has green verdigri...
Category
19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
WW1 Curtis Flying Boat Hand Carved Wood Propeller
Located in New York, NY
Genuine rare 1917 hand carved WW1 wood propeller with brass tips. Manufactured by Matthew Bros MFG. Co. in Milwaukee, WI. These propellers were often seen on the US Navy's H16 Flying...
Category
1910s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Large 1940s Vintage Industrial Apothecary Laboratory Teaching Scale Balance
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare 1940's vintage large-scale teaching scale/balance. Scale stands a massive 50" tall and was originally used as an instructional scale in a Purdue University lab (hence the large ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
ZIL Semi-Trailer Truck Toy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Zil semi-trailer truck toy.
A large vintage metal truck toy with a red cabin and a bright green trailer. The color and painting is still original....
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel
Early 20th c. "Portfolio of Anatomical Manikins" Book c.1932 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original anatomical book with vivid illustration of the human body. Tan printed wrappers. Contains twelve full page and full-color anatomical illustrations, all are brigh...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Two Iron Anchors as Wall Sculptures, 1950's
Located in Nantucket, MA
Two old iron anchors with great sculptural appeal. They could actually still be used as anchors for a small boat, but would look great as sculptures on the wall. Circa 1950's. Pri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Underwood Vintage Manual Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Underwood ” Vintage manual typewriter
The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New Y...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique boxing ball. Leather boxing bag. Unique early 1900 boxing speed bag.
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a beautiful piece of sports memorabilia. This leather speed bag is a lust for the eye. A must have for every boxing lover or sportsbar owner. Really nic...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage David White Instrument Co surveying equipment plane utility level in oak case. Has not been tested. Item features a
plane utility level, original oak case. Circa early to m...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
20th Century Set of Vintage Surgical Seams
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
20th century set of vintage surgical seams
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category
20th Century Spanish Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Late Century Iron, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp was salvaged from an old Japanese ship. Dated c1975, it has the original ceramic and brass E27...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Kelvin and Hughes Binnacle Compass with Oil Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A documented Kelvin and Hughes brass binnacle compass in working order. It sits in a teak case with brass oil lights on either side. The small doors on each side open and the oil lam...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh prior to the merger of the PRR to ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer C1940 Enameled Iron & Stainless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome, Iron, Stainless Steel
19th Century Dentist's Treadle Drill, by Ss White Dental Manufacturing Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Company Treadle Drill, Operational *
USA, circa late 19th century
*Operational means, when the foot pedal is engaged the engine wheel turns, there are no attachments to test, we do not know if the mechanism will do anything more than spin the 'wheel engine'
An intact, very complete (except for drill attachments ) antique dental...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Brass and Textured Glass Ship's Passageway Sconce Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of ship's passageway lights with textured glass shades and lacquered brass shades and brass backs. Required for American use and takes a standard base light bulb. Brackets for...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1940s Maple Conveyor Belt Room Screen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial 1940s conveyor belt room screen made up of wood slats with rounded ends. Entire screen connected with canvas and rivets. Stands up very easily...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Maple
French Antique Contin Typewriter from the, 1940s
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French antique Contin Typewriter from the 1940s
This is a Contin Continsouza Paris, Modèle A n 24 - 1940s, the typewriter is good tidy condition, as a show piece, it all seems to...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Enterprise Manufacturing Co. Large Cast Iron Coffee Grinder
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Enterprise Manufacturing Co. Large coffee grinder from Philadelphia, Pa. It is heavy and mainly made of cast iron and wood. A metal Eag...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 50cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 50 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy by Louis Marx "Jumpin Jeep" C 1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous colorful and full of unpredictable moves when fully wound. Louis Marx toy company was prolific during the mid century era producing a full array of tin windups. In excellent...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Vintage Wind-Up Tin Toy Motorcycle with Co-Driver and Key
Located in Schagen, NL
Vintage Wind-up Tin Toy Motorcycle with Co-driver and key.
The piece comes from ca. the 1950s and remains in good condition for it’s age. Normal wear.
...
Category
1950s Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
Several sizes available.
Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have ret...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO
Quirky scales to keep your weight personal, the weight registered by the scales can only be correctly vie...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Industrial collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with chrome, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Harley Davidson, and Lisa Licitri Ponti. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $85,000 while the average work can sell for $839.
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