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
Period: 1930s
1930's Japanese WW2 Nippon Kogaku Bronze & Aluminium 60° Inclined binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A refurbished set of Nippon Kogaku 'Nikko' 60 degree inclined 15 x 80 4 degree field of view WW2 binoculars originally used for land, sea and air observation.
Stripped of the origin...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Original Czech School Sports Leather Gym Mat Four Handled
Located in London, GB
An original 1930s vintage school gym mat originating from the former Czechoslovakia. The mat is very well made and heavy, made from a thick leather hide and stitched together around ...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, String
Vintage ETAS Lock Catalogue, English, Illustrated, Trade Directory, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ETAS lock catalogue. An English, bound trade directory of locks and fittings, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Enoch Tonks & Sons - with the trade nam...
Category
1930s British Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M
The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden ...
Category
1930s Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Dressmaker’s Hem Height Skirt Marker Beech Skirt Marker
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Cast Iron Stagecoach Door Stop with Original Paint, 1930
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great example of a western stagecoach in original paint. Colors are still vibrant. C1930 with precise castings. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
1920s Bostonian Tailors Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a Bostonian Tailor.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Italian Trolley Mill Industrial Archeology
Located in bari, IT
Trolley from an old industrial cotton mill made with mixed timber dating back to the 1930s.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found. It is fully encased in it's heavy wooden and metal enforced box. Hailing from betwe...
Category
1930s German Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Niels Larsen & Sons Suede Pommel Horse
By Niels Larsen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare original early 20th century vaulting pommel horse in brown suede leather by Niels Larsen & Sons. The original suede has a wonderful, warm brown col...
Category
1930s English Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
World War II Air Crewman's Seat.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare aircrew seat by Aircraft Mechanics Inc. with swivel base. The body is riveted, galvanized, and well patinated. Adjustment levers have faded bright yellow spherical knobs. Ready ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Junction Tube
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural junction tube fashioned of laboratory-grade Pyrex glass.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium
Located in Paris, FR
Trimotor aircraft model Ford handcrafted in aluminum.
Manufactured between 1926 and 1933 by Ford's own
factory. Wingspan: 102cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Map of India during the height of the Mughal Imperial Expansion, 1713
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Inde de ca le Gange (..)'. Beautiful original antique map embracing most of India, made during the height of the Mughal imperial expansion. The map encompasses ...
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Early 18th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville, First Edition, Illustrated by Rockwell Kent, 1930
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Melville, Herman. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Moby Dick. New York: Random House, 1930. First Trade Edition with Kent Illustrations. Rebound in full leather. Housed in a matching cu...
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Paper
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Vintage WW2 Era Genco "Four Aces" Military Pilot Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Glass
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Mentmore Sale, Sotheby's Catalogues Volumes 1-4
Located in valatie, NY
"MENTMORE" Buckinghamshire Country House Sale 1977. Sotheby's Auction Catalogs, a set of 4. The catalogs from what is was possibly the greatest English country house sale ever conduc...
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1970s Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Chrome Rivet Aircraft Bar Trolley
Located in Paris, FR
Aircraft bar trolley chrome rivet, unique design riveted
chrome integral. Trolley on wheels. With 1 drawer in anodized
aluminium and with 3 shel...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Stainless Steel
Black Rivet Aircraft Bar Trolley
Located in Paris, FR
Aircraft bar trolley black rivet, unique design riveted
black integral. Trolley on wheels.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Stainless Steel
Vintage Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
The medicine ball is part of a big collection from the 1920s-1930s, the time of the first gym enthusiasts in Germany. The ball is handmade and filled with horse hair. All balls are i...
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1920s German Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base.
With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with glass lens,
magnifying x12. Adjustable height.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Cast Iron Bank, Which is a Bank Building, ca. 1900
By Kenton
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very nice original cast iron bank, which is a bank building. Not repainted, or touched up. That is most important to any collector.
A neat little e...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
1930s Dunhill Globetrotter Leather Wrapped Sports Lift Arm Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Dunhill Sports Petrol Lighter - Globetrotter Cowhide Leather with Rhodium Plated Trim.
Text on bottom of lighter: "Made in England 37392 D...
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1930s English Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
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1920S / 30S kEYSTONE Pressed steel Fire Truck Ariel Ladder 79, Packard
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920S / 30S kEYSTONE Pressed steel Fire Truck Ariel Ladder 79, Packard.. Fully functional. Retains its removable ladders,, All labels in tact. ...
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Art Deco Cast Iron Large Frog Doorstop in Original Paint Hubley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron door stop in the form of a frog. Original Paint is mostly intact.
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
1930s/ 1940s Articulated Wooden Hands, Artist Model, Drawing Tool, Belgium
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful pair of articulated hands, made in Belgium. Beautiful patina. Color and surface.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1930s/ 40s Articulated Wooden Hands, Artist Model, Drawing Tool, France
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful pair of articulated hands, made in France. Beautiful patina. Color and surface. Black lacquer bases.
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1930s French Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Early 20thC Cast Iron Jack Russell Terrier Hubley Door Stop or Bank
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand painted cast iron Jack Russell Terrier by Hubley in original paint. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear. Has a slot for coins...
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Rare Rail Road Locomotive Head Light, circa 1931
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Rail Road Locomotive Head Light, circa 1931. A large copper lantern with brass mountings and glass lens, with riveted label marked "Newcastle #323, 193...
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1930s English Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Original Leather Pommel Horse Bench
Located in North York, ON
Original brown leather full length pommel horse in original patinated condition. England, circa 1930’s. All original in great condition considering its age and use. A perfect accesso...
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1930s English Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Metal
Classic Industrial / Architectural Medical, Dr's Cabinet, Storage, Display
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Industrial / Architectural Medical, Dr's cabinet, storage, display, retains original green paint, surface, patina, nickel pulls, upper section, door 4 glass shelves. Lower se...
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Steel
Antique Sensenich Brothers Wood Aircraft C Airplane Propeller Stinson W76JR-53
By Sensenich
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Sensenich Brothers airplane propeller, Circa 1930s.
Propeller Model: W76JR
Pitch: 53""
Material: Aircraft grade Birch and laminated using resorcinol glue
Used with (Ai...
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1930s Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Hardwood
Antique Giant Sized Industrial Glass Laboratory Bottle with Stand
By Corning Inc.
Located in Rochester, NY
A giant sized antique industrial scientific laboratory bottle with the original silver gray factory painted three legged aluminum base. Bottle is si...
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Lollipop No Parking Sign by Lyle Signs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous lollipop "No Parking Between Signs" sign. All original, paint included, has not been repainted. Cast iron base with Lyle Signs Minneapolis. Top is ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Tin
1930 Leather Adjustable Pommel Horse by Gandy
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nice original pommel horse from the Macgee High School in Vancouver. Adjustable feet solid working condition.
Category
1930s Canadian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
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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