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
Antique Wood Flower Mold Two Hole
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Flower Mold Two Hole
8.25 w x 3 d x 1.75
Original vintage condition unrestored
See all images provided.
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Set of Six, Group 1
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of six antique handmade industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bentwood
Antique Industrial Foundry Pattern for Mold Handmade Wood, Number 10
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible antique handmade wood industrial foundry pattern. A single rectangular form with multiple smaller rectangles. This was created to make the sand cast molds for casting an iron sewage grate or other type grill. It is in wonderful antique condition with fabulous patina from all its years of age and use, circa late 19th century.
Wow! This antique industrial foundry...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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 52cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat D, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This 1930s gym mat originates from former Czechoslovakia. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Set of Cast Iron and Glass Rings c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A set of three cast iron rings with smaller rings on top. Convex glass on both sides in each piece.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1960.
MATERIALS AN...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Mid-century French Cast Stone Garden Dog Sculpture c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage distressed cast stone sculpture depicting a Shepherd, seated attentively. Made in France in the mid 20th century. The piece is roughly life-sized with a glazed paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cast Stone
$1,792 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Seven – Grp 2
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of seven antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Vogue New York Aluminum 22 450 Woman's Hat Block Mold Form Millinery D
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Vogue New York aluminum 22 450 woman's hat block mold form Millinery (D) listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century. Measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Six Large 20th Century Dutch Wooden Industrial Machinery Foundry Moulds
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of six large bright red wooden parts in different shapes.
Carved out to create negative space to be used for the casting of metal. The forms that these pieces make in the mold...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
$1,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th C Surveyors Metamorphic Instrument Box/Table A very rare piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th C Surveyors Metamorphic Instrument Box/Table
A very rare piece, the carrying box originally held many pieces of the surveyor’s equipment, t...
Category
19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Antique Industrial Slatted Foundry Patterns Handmade Wood Wall Sculpture, Grp 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible slatted antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates. There are ten patterns in this gr...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Small Model Train Chassis
Located in New York, NY
A vintage model train base chassis, hand-made in France, early 20th Century, circa 1910-1920.
Wrought iron, 100% functional parts. Faithful miniature repr...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$675 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hand Sewn Large Scale Leather Pig Piggy Hog
Located in New York, NY
This little piggy pig is at market! Early 20th Century antique hand sewn leather. This baby hog has sparkling black glass eyes. This can be seen at o...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear.
Creator Unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1920
Materials and techniques maple or beech.
Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions H 4 in. W 11.75 in. D 4 in.
History
This pair was salvaged from a cobbler's shop in the Mission District...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beech, Maple
Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by William Greenlief
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass, lumber caliper by William Greenlief used to measure the amount of timber from a tree features a sli...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Industrial Foundry Pattern for Mold Handmade Wood, Number 11
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible antique handmade wood industrial foundry pattern. A single long narrow slatted form. This was created to make the sand cast molds for casting an iron sewage grates or other type grill. It is in wonderful antique condition with fabulous patina from all its years of age and use, circa late 19th century.
Wow! This antique industrial foundry...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Dressmaker’s Hem Height Skirt Marker Beech Skirt Marker
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dressmaker’s Hem Height Skirt Marker
Beech Skirt Marker for measuring the height of a skirt from the floor up . This would have been used in a shop to make alterations to the length...
Category
1930s Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beech
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of 3, Group 5
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of three antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These are in wonderful antique condition with fabulous patina from all their years of age and use, circa late 19th century.
Holy cow! These antique industrial foundry...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Model of an Early Communications Satellite
Located in London, GB
A cased model of an early British Hawker Siddeley Dynamics satellite concept, relating to the ELDO Europa rocket, circa 1966.
The model is accompanied by a Royal Aircraft Establis...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
$3,025 Sale Price
20% Off
Old railway wheel model on tracks 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Old railway wheel model on tracks.
Old school model from the 1930s, complete and in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Gymnastic Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A leather covered gymnastics bench on splayed, leather-clad, ebonized pine legs with patinated cast iron feet.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$10,500
Antique Boston & Lockport Block Co., Block and Tackle Pulley c.1850-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large cast iron block and tackle maritime pulley with rotating hook and wood side panels. Used for a ship's rigging. Stamped "B & L B Co."
Substantial in weight. Shown wit...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Anatomical Eye Model by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Anatomical, composition, organ model of the eye by New York Scientific Co., Inc disassembles into six pieces deconstructing the eye and its nerves. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Industrial finely turned and warmly patinated antique Lignum Vitae truncheon (night stick), with a decorative handle and the original leather s...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
German Anatomical Muscular Bust Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
German, anatomical, plaster model of a cross-section of a bust, depicting the muscular and circulatory systems.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Antique Leather And Cast Iron Adjustable Gymnasium Pommel Horse
By Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 1920s height adjustable leather and cast iron pommel horse is an amazing antique gymnasium statement piece. The 22" w x 14" d x 9" ht tan leather seat sits atop cast iron and st...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Kowa – With Full Illumination Controls
This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Kowa Co., Ltd. in Ap...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
1938 Pull Down Anatomy Chart, Denoyer-Geppert, Artist P.M. Lariviere
Located in Buffalo, NY
1938 pull down anatomy chart, Denoyer-Geppert. Artist P.M. Lariviere. KL3 circulatory system. Stunning image, screenprint on linen.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
BR British Railways Shovel Made by Caldwell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
BR British Railways shovel made by Caldwell
BR British Railways shovel made by Caldwell of Stockton Heath in 1960
The shovel has an Ash Handle ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boon & Lane Aluminum Hat Block Mold Form Millinery Luton Beds England A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Boon & Lane aluminum hat block mold form millinery, Luton Beds, England (A) listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 11" H x 13" W x 12" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Rendering of a Photo of Yale Locks-Hardware, Stamford Connecticut
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique circa 1897 rendering of an Aerial photograph view of the huge complex of the manufacturing company formerly residing in Stamford, Connecticut.
Image measures 18 3/4 x 34 1/4...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1950s Yatch/Aircraft Compass Bubble Torpedo Table Sculpture Art War Relic
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Hyattsville, MD
For use as Prop not functioning. No break, and no cracks to molded forms or aluminium base plate. Sits flat.
Measures: W 24 x D 9 x H 14 in.
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Leather Medicine Ball, Nice Color and Patina
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s leather medicine ball, nice color and patina.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1930s /40s W.D. Hensell & Sons Bocci (Lawn) Balls with original leather bag
By W.D. Wilson
Located in Buffalo, NY
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1930's ,40's Bocci / Lawn Balls with original leather carrying bag.. Made in Australia by W.D. Hensell & Sons
Category
1940s Australian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Box Wood and Iron Paper Guillotine
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century box wood and iron paper guillotine
Well used and still working well, the makers name in the centre of the chopping platform is too wo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Boxwood
British Rail Railway Speed Restriction Sign 45 MPH Original and very tall
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
British Rail Railway Speed Restriction Sign 45 MPH
Original and very tall, the sign is in good condition the paint has been restored in recent times
Overall height 115” (293cm), the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for Cafe decoration
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp.
Ideal for decoration in a restaurant or cafe on a Railway or industrial theme
The lamp has a single bulls eye window, no burner, it o...
Category
1940s Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Collection of 12 Perspex Teaching Blocks & Lenses
Located in London, GB
A collection of twelve Perspex teaching optical blocks and lenses.
Various shapes, forms and blocks, convex and concave, a number are backed with a white film.
Three have their...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
$326 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by E. S. Lane, Upton ME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass hardware, lumber caliper by E.S. Lane, Upton ME used to measure the amount of timber from a tree fea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Imperial Sand & Ballast Measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London
Located in London, GB
A rare sand and ballast measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London, circa 1940.
Measures one, three-quarters, and half cubic foot.
Made for Monmouthshire County Council.
P...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
$930 Sale Price
30% Off
Mounted Propeller Blade from USA
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Industrial Glove Hand Mold or Cutter, 1940s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Industrial glove cutters right out of a New York State glove factory that closed down years ago. They range in measurements. Measures: 5.5 in to 7 in high, 3 in to 4-3/8 in wide, 5/8...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pommel Horse from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A gymnastics pommel horse or buck on a cast-iron base with locking / movable handle and geared height adjustment, retaining original leather.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$4,800
University Chart “Black Map of North America
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
University Chart “Black Map of North America
W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Physical Maps By G W Bacon,
This is a Black Physical map of North A...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
1950s Gates Vulco Belts Vintage Painted Tin Sign or Sales Display Ratrod Garage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily Oxidized Painted Metal Sign, Faded Graphics, but a nice even fade. It is very tall for Wall Hanging Display or Leaning against a wall, at 55.75 inches high. Structurally th...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Propeller Sculpture for Hartzell Propeller Co., 1970
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An actual airplane propeller in brushed aluminum mounted on a thick base. Available in a variety of finishes.
Category
1970s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
$2,800 / item
Bronze Nautical Alidade from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impeccably machined nautical alidade crafted of warm patinated bronze and steel.
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Cast Iron Mortar from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Large Old Polychrome Painted Metal Model of a Lorry
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large model of a lorry made in the second quarter of the 20th century. The cab is red, the body and flatbed maroon, above four spoked wheels. After an American Brockway truck.
...
Category
1920s European Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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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