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: 1950s
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Anatomical Model, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage anatomical model made in the 1940s/50s. It is made of plaster and steel wire. Hand-painted and very detailed. The organs are removable.
The mo...
Category
1950s German Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Pine
Mappin Paris 1950 Retro Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass In Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass designed by Mappin-Paris.
Very unusual multiuse money clip, created in France by Mappin-Paris back in the 1950. In great shape and very ver...
Category
1950s French Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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
Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old large Pulley Industrial Design - 1950/60s
The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is an impressive piece of the past times. It combines the charm and sturdiness of the past industrial era.
This iron pulley...
Category
1950s European Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Tin Litho Toy Car by Bandai Japan 1959 Cadillac 4 Door Sedan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Blast from the past! 1959;Cadillac sedan de ville in gold paint with tin litho interior. Has a dent in the hood and plastic windshields need to be installed. See pics. Shows wear, fr...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand
Located in North York, ON
Vintage brass telescope on walnut tripod stand. Sold as is for decorative purposes. Country of origin and manufacturer unknown. Estimated age c...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull with Hook, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old large Pulley with Hook Industrial Design - 1950/60s
The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is an impressive piece of the past times. It combines the charm and sturdiness of the past industrial era.
This iron pulley...
Category
1950s European Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and unusual industrial explosion proof telephone by Crouse-Hinds from the 50s. Cast aluminum with a bakelite style phone. No dial. Supposed to be from a blasting site. Untested....
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull by Lyon Lilienfeld, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old large Pulley Industrial Design - 1950/60s
The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is an impressive piece of the past times. It combines the charm and sturdiness of the past industrial era.
This iron pulley...
Category
1950s European Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Mid Century Store Window Display Glass Bottle Noilly Prat Vermouth Liquor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful display bottle from Italy C1950. In very good condition with minimal wear, some label losses.
Great color.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Paper
Large Vintage Automobile Heavy Brass Car Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early automobile mounted brass horn. This horn stamped Made in India, is polished with beautiful curves and long reed. It does not have the original b...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1950s All Aluminum United States Mail Letter Box, Manufactured by Bommer
By Georg Bommer
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s all aluminum United States mail letter box, manufactured by Bommer Industries, simple Classic design, would make an amazing piggy bank, pull down handle door, mail slot...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Wrights Bread Crate Vintage Industrial Vulcanized Display Box Basket Tray
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Big old Bread transport crate with wooden rails on bottom. Interior depth is 5 inches.
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber
Vintage Motorcycle 1955 Paloma P 500 by Michel Humblot
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Paloma P 500 moped motorcycle from 1955, made in France by Michel Humblot. Original paint 49cc Lavalette engine. Not tested, Sold as is.
Category
1950s French Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Radior Motorcycle Post War, French
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Radior motorcycle Post War, French. In original condition with Nervor Type C Engine. Sold as is, for decorative purposes or restoration interested enthusiasts.
Category
1950s French Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Vintage Turquoise Delight: 1950s Floor Standing Ashtray with Vase Holders
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Charming and almost unique floor standing turquoise bluee ash tray with little bowls / vase holders dating back to the 1950s.
This lovely vintage piece is made with authentic old sc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Art Deco Era German Tin Litho Mechanical Coin Bank
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This lithographed tin coin bank was produced in Germany in circa 1935 in the period Art Deco style. The bank is shaped like a coin box with a man's face on the front. When the lever ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
"Alphaville" Original Japanese Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese movie poster for Jean-Luc Godard's 1965 French New Wave film starring Eddie Constantine, Anna Karina, Akim Tamiroff.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Rummy Grapefruit Soda Advertising Tin Thermometer Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Rummy Grapefruit Soda" advertising sign / thermometer, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good working condition with great color and graphics. A rare piece of soda memorabil...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Chrome, Cut Steel, Steel
1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working.
Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette)
Frankfurter Rundschau
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1950s German Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Tin
Vintage Montauk Sign circa 1950s Perfect for Your Hamptons House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Montauk NY Sign, circa 1950s. They are priced at $950 each. The Montauk Harbor sign has been SOLD. The Montauk Yacht Club sign is available and measures 34"W. Perfect for the Hamptons...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Tin Toy, Bear with Tambourine
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tin toy, Bear with tambourine, not working, to be restored, very decorative.
Measures: H: 24 cm, W: 19 cm, D: 19 cm.
Category
20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Vintage Tobacco Advertising Sign, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Advertising Sign for the Belgian Tobacco Brand VDC - Deinze.
This Litho Cardboard Sign has lots of colors due the different packages and types of tobacco flavors.
Made in Brussels - Belgium by J.De Grève and co.
This Vintage Sign can stand as a Counter Display Sign ( standing system has never been used before ) or can be hung as Wall Decoration - Wall Art
It's a New Old Stock Sign, so in very good condition. Only the left upper corner has a small trace due storage through the time.
Tobacco collectables - vintage signs - retro wall decoration...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Tin Spinning Top Toy , Disney Characters by LBZ, Western Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Tin spinning top toy with lots of Walt Disney characters:
Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck.
This Tin Toy was produced in Weste...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Vintage Human Body Educational Model / Anatomical Model, circa 1940s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fantastic looking vintage anatomical model of a full human body on a black granite base. The height of the model with base (4 cm) is 82 cm.
Unfortunately, removable parts are missing.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Granite
Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike by Fonlupt, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike - Motor Bike by Fonlupt France.
A French vintage child's motorbike used on the roundabout - merry-go-round - fairground - funfair.
A 1950s metal r...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel
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Vintage Red Metal Ashtray from Stilnovo Milano, Italy Decor 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic vintage red metal ash tray made by Stilnovo Milano in the 50s.
This vintage ashtray belongs to the first series of Stilnovo ashtray, probably on...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Turquoise Delight: 1950s Floor Standing Ashtray with Vase Holders
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Charming and almost unique floor standing turquoise bluee ash tray with little bowls / vase holders dating back to the 1950s.
This lovely vintage piece is made with authentic old sc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Industrial Design large Pulley, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old large Pulley Industrial Design - 1950/60s
The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is an impressive piece of the past times. It combines the charm and sturdiness of the past industrial era.
This iron pulley...
Category
1950s European Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Tin Litho Toy Car by Bandai Japan 1959 Chrysler Imperial in Red Black
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Chrysler Imperial in Red & Black 2 door sedan. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Came from a lot of 14 cars that were hardly used at all. Near mint as it gets.
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1950s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 2 in W 3 in D 8.25 in
Midcentury Tin Litho Toy Car by Bandai Japan Chevy Convertible C1957
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to the market near mint tin Litho toy car by Bandai Japan. A Chevy Convertible that was never played with so it is in excellent vintag...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Royal Keystone Portable Typewriter with Case
By Royal
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Royal Keystone portable typewriter with original case. circa 1950s.
Features a Qwerty keyboard, a gray color body green keys, and the original case with ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid Century 1955 Gama Cadillac Sedan Toy Car Tin Litho
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous fifties Cadillac Sedan Toy Car by Gama. Made in Western Germany after WW2. In very good played with condition. See pics. No major wear just a few nicks.
Category
1950s German Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Schuco Radio Car #4012 Windup with Clockwork Mechanism 1952 US Zone Germany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous working toy Windup with two clockwork mechanics. One is for the car motor the other is for the cars radio which has a working toy music box tune...
Category
1950s German Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 6.25 in
Disney's Donald Duck and Pluto Convertible Car by Sun Rubber
By Walt Disney
Located in Port Jervis, NY
A blast from the past, Donald Duck and Pluto in the sun rubber convertible. Totally intact with the color faded.
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
1950s Czech White Concrete Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A white concrete sculpture produced in Czechia, circa 1950. This concrete decoration seems to erupt, to emerge from the floor; constantly blooming, you can almost see it turning towa...
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1950s Czech Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Concrete
Intriguing Industrial Concrete Object
Located in High Point, NC
A concrete decoration from Czechia, circa 1950. A fluid shape, reminiscent of a propeller, painted a muted, bluish steel. The soft color and smooth curves lend the Industrial form a ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Vintage Metal Buoys
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of bicone-shaped metal buoys was made in Belgium, circa 1950. Both buoys hang from chains and are painted white with triangular sky blue areas on ...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
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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