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.
Vintage Cinema Seats, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
A pair of vintage cinema chairs, likely originating from Czechia and dating to the 1930s–40s. Built with a wooden frame and bent-plywood seating, they show a well-aged, genuine patin...
Beech, Plywood
$482Sale Price|50% Off
Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bench made of pine wood in the 1940s. This bench was found at a train station in Debrecen, Hungary.
Pine
Antique Mediterranean Farm Threshing Board Primitve Tribulum Bench or Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Mediterranean threshing board repurposed as a bench or coffee table. This 19th century thresing board, also known as threshing sledge...
Stone
$940Sale Price|20% Off
8' Mid Century Aluminum & Maple American Industrial Locker Room Gym Bench Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
American Industrial gym / locker room backless bench, circa mid 20th century. Made from Maple with aluminum bases. A nice compliment to any setting. Dimensions: 17.5"h x 96" x 9.5"
Aluminum
Early 20th c. Wooden Pommel Horse Leather Bench / Ottoman / Coffee Table
Located in Mckinney, TX
Warm wood tones and sumptuous leather make the perfect combination in our book. We blended the two in this handsome old English stacking pommel horse base and smooth whisky toned lea...
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Central European Pommel Horse Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A vintage 1950s Central European pommel horse, repurposed as a unique bench or coffee table. Crafted with a solid oak frame and resting on splayed legs capped with original painted b...
Leather, Oak
Brass and Steel Footman Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass and steel footman coffee table or bench, England, circa late 19th century. Originally used as a footman (a table used next to a cooking fire, where...
Brass, Steel
Early 20th c. Pommel Horse Vintage Patchwork Denim Bench / Ottoman /Coffee Table
Located in Mckinney, TX
Warm wood tones and time-worn denim are brought together to make this perfectly casual and comfortable piece. Kick up your boots on the soft, well worn quilted patchwork denim takin...
Fabric, Wood
1930s Large Industrial Tubular Iron Bench
Located in New Windsor, NY
Large three or four seater tubular industrial bench. Circa 1930. Tubular legs, stretchers and arms. Possibly seating for a public area like a train station or hospital. Structurall...
Iron
Vintage French Industrial Iron & Woven Leather Saber Leg Stool Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
An intriguing French Iron stool, circa mid 20th century. Features an iron frame with saber legs and a woven leather seat. Dimensions: 20.5" x 13...
Iron
Rustic wooden bench in Wabi Sabi style, France 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / wood / Rustic / Wabi Sabi French rustic outdoor or indoor wooden bench in Wabi Sabi style. This bench rests on two sturdy legs reinforced with a vertical st...
Wood
1930s Gustav Leather Werke-Bench Bedside Seating Modern50 Assemblage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Germany, c.1930s. Vintage Industrial Gustav's Leather and Maple Finger Jointed Werk Bench. On Rolling Railroad Iron Casters, c.1920s. Heavy, Sturdy, Patina to all Surfaces. One-Off A...
Iron
Large Exterior Outdoor Bench with Modern Concrete Wood and Stainless Steel
Located in Middle Grove, NY
This is an outdoor version of the larger 60" long Jupiter bench by Peter Harrison. It is constructed of concrete, stainless steel, and mahogany and specifically intended for exterior use. Its design has nautical references. The hole through the top centers over the crossing point of the gently curved stainless...
Concrete, Stainless Steel
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...
Iron
$1,650
Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These industrial styled theater seats are made out of bent plywood and the arm rests are solid wood. The structure and seat mechanism is made out of stee...
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 51cm 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...
Iron
Contemporary Bench 'Liang 1' Made of Concrete, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
LIANG 1 Bench by Bentu Design Concrete Measures: 2000×400×445 mm 140 kg Outdoor use: OK -- Bentu Desing is a Guangzhou-based experimental design studio that explores conce...
Concrete
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 54 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has b...
Iron
Contemporary Bench 'Liang 2' Made of Concrete, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
LIANG 2 Bench by Bentu Design Concrete Measures: 2045×1700×445 mm 206 kg Outdoor use: OK Module bench: assemble LIANG 1 and LIANG 2 to create a sculptural bench. -- Ben...
Concrete
Vintage Industrial Bench, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Bench from Bauhaus factory. Original condition with beautiful patina. Sturdy and stabile. Shipping to Continental US circa $780.
Wood
Contemporary Bench 'Liang 1' Made of Terrazzo, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
LIANG 1 Bench by Bentu Design Concrete and ceramic waste / Terrazzo 2000×400×445 mm 140 kg Outdoor use: OK -- Bentu Desing is a Guangzhou-based experimental design studio ...
Concrete
Blackened Iron Belt Strap and Canvas Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
This industrial style bench with clean lines is topped by a cognac leather piping seat cushion and two cognac leather belt straps to keep it in place. This...
Iron
Industrial Artisan Custom Steel Coffee Table Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well crafted, artisan-made, industrial coffee table or bench features a patinated steel base with natural, marine plywood and black acrylic top.
Steel
Industrial Oak Court Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, industrial, midcentury, medium-toned oak, bank of England or court bench features a contoured seat and slat back. This iconic piece works with any...
Oak
1930s Central European Leather Pommel Horse Industrial Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A striking 1930s Central European pommel horse, acquired in France but consistent in style with examples produced in the former Czech Republic. Originally crafted as training equipme...
Leather, Oak
Contemporary Bench 'Liang 1' Made of Terrazzo, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
LIANG 1 Bench by Bentu Design Concrete and ceramic waste / Terrazzo 2000×400×445 mm 140 kg Outdoor use: OK -- Bentu Desing is a Guangzhou-based experimental design studio ...
Concrete
Industrial Factory Workbench in Cast Iron and Wood Top, 1955
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Industrial Factory Workbench in Cast Iron and Wood Top, 1955 Vintage Design Mechanics workbench in solid wood and cast iron base / x3 available Additional information: Mater...
Iron
$1,950
Bare Metal Style Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy upholstered bench restored in a bare metal style finish. Give a handsome look to home or office. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with de...
Anglo-Indian Vintage Wood and Iron Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
A very unusual small scaled wood and iron bench. Add a unique touch to any space with this vintage wood and iron bench. Boasting a beautiful aged patina, this early 20th century piec...
Iron
$5,960 / item
'SHI' Modular Bench / Sofa made of Concrete
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'SHI' is a modular sofa made of concrete. by Bentu Design Indoor or outdoor use Straight block: H 60cm (seat H35cm) x 65cm x 65cm Corner block: H 60cm (seat H35cm) x 65cm x 6...
Concrete
Brushed Anodized Aluminum CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano, Brazil 2023
By Luiz Solano
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano expands the logic of the series into a generous, linear seat. Composed entirely of brushed and anodized aluminum — angle profile and sheet of the same ...
Aluminum
Industrial Bench Hairpin Legs Wood Midcentury Modern 1980s garden seat Vintage 1
Located in London, GB
Late 20th century industrial bench made out of scaffolding wood with lots of character and hairpin legs. Industrial midcentury inspired. The bench has embossed manufacturers letters ...
Iron
Antique Trolley Car Bench Seat By Hale & Kilburn Co. - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Set of Trolley Car Bench Seat By Hale & Kilburn Co. This antique railcar bench set is made by Hale & Kilburn Co out of Philadelphia, PA. Hale & Kilburn were the "king" of tr...
Metal
Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Unique addition to your outdoor or indoor space – a massive steel hammer from the 1940s repurposed as a bench and decorative element. With 290cm, this sturdy piece serves as a powerf...
Steel
$1,600
Folding Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted and uncommon American folding two-seat bench in stained oak, having contoured seats and back rests.
Oak
$5,960 / item
'SHI' Modular Bench / Sofa Made of Concrete
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'SHI' is a modular sofa made of concrete. by Bentu Design Indoor or outdoor use Straight block: H60cm (seat H35cm) x 65cm x 65cm Corner block: H60cm (seat H35cm) x 65cm x 65c...
Concrete
Bench Seat Hairpin Legs Industrial Wood Midcentury Modern 1980s table Vintage 4
Located in London, GB
Late 20th century industrial bench made out of scaffolding wood with lots of character and hairpin legs. Industrial midcentury inspired. The bench has embossed manufacturers letters ...
Iron
Hairpin Legs Bench Industrial Wood Midcentury Modern 1980s table seat Vintage 3
Located in London, GB
Late 20th century industrial bench made out of scaffolding wood with lots of character and hairpin legs. Industrial midcentury inspired. The bench has embossed manufacturers letters ...
Iron
Custom Steel & Reclaimed Fir Beam Bench
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom steel bench, constructed locally in Los Angeles, CA. Custom-made steel frame with 4" square-tube legs, and reclaimed fir wood bench seat. Excellent for use in a mudroom, entry...
Steel
$5,100
Gradient Bench Small
Located in Weidling, AT
The 3D printed gradient furniture collection is Philipp Aduatz latest project in the field of 3D concrete printing in collaboration with the Austrian manufacturer incremental3d. 3D c...
Concrete
Antique French Industrial 94" Long White Distress Paint Wrought Iron Wood Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Industrial 94" Long White Distress Painted Wrought Iron Wooden Bench. Item features long wood plank seat, wrought iron stretcher base with angled supports, white paint...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Industrial Bench, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Bench from Bauhaus factory. Original condition with beautiful patina. Sturdy and stabile. Shipping to Continental US circa $1000.
Wood
Contemporary Bench 'Liang 1' Made of Concrete, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
LIANG 1 Bench by Bentu Design Concrete Measure: 2000×400×445 mm 140 kg Outdoor use: OK -- Bentu Desing is a Guangzhou-based experimental design studio that explores concep...
Concrete
New Large Iron Hall Bench for Outdoor and Indoor with Epoxy Finished
Located in Miami, FL
New large iron hall bench for outdoor and indoor with epoxy finished You can request it with anti corrosive treatment The bench has a holes to scre...
Iron
Hairpin Legs Bench Industrial Wood Midcentury Modern 1980s garden seat Vintage 2
Located in London, GB
Late 20th century industrial bench made out of scaffolding wood with lots of character and hairpin legs. Industrial midcentury inspired. The bench has embossed manufacturers letters ...
Iron
Custom Alder Wood & Steel Bench
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom steel bench, constructed locally in Los Angeles, CA. Custom-made steel frame with reclaimed alder wood bench seat. Excellent for use in a mudroom, entryway, or patio. 48"w x...
Steel
Contemporary Industrial Walnut Bench, by Peter Harrison, in Stock
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Ersa bench is a dynamic new bench with industrial brackets and exposed stainless hardware. The top of the Ersa is faceted to mimic the offset le...
Aluminum
Modern Industrial Black Bench by Peter Harrison with Aluminum Joinery
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Kauai bench has a completely unorthodox leg system that is joined by Industrial aluminum brackets. Six legs and six connections to the top, this bench has a repeating rhythm that...
Aluminum
Modern Industrial Black Wood Bench by Peter Harrison with Metal Brackets
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Ersa Bench is a dynamic new bench with industrial brackets and exposed stainless hardware. The top of the Ersa bench is faceted to mimic the off...
Sapele Wood
Modular Benches 'Liang' Made of Concrete, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
LIANG: Modular Benches by Bentu Design Concrete Measures: 2045×1700×445 mm 206 kg Outdoor use: OK Assemble several modules (LIANG 1 and LIANG 2...
Concrete
Modular Benches 'Liang' Made of Terrazzo, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
LIANG: Modular benches by Bentu Design Concrete and ceramic waste / Terrazzo Measures: 2045 × 1700 × 445 mm + 2000 x 400 x 445 mm 350 kg Outdoor us...
Concrete
Sculptural Mid Century Bench Perforated Steel Park Bench circa 1960s Modern 72"L
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Perforated Steel Bench, in the style of Mathieu Mategot, unsigned, probably American, circa 1960s. It was previously used in an outdoor public setting, and retains its won...
Metal, Steel
Vintage Wood and Iron Bench, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Bench from factory built in 1920s in original condition with beautiful age patina. Sturdy and stabile. Very comfortable.
Iron
$4,352 / item
Industrial Modern Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Industrial modern bench with a hand-hammered iron frame in a gunmetal finish with Napa off-white leather cushions. A classic bench with a unique form. ...
Iron
Vintage Industrial Bench, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Bench from Bauhaus factory. Original condition with beautiful patina. Sturdy and stabile. Shipping to Continental US circa $680.
Wood
$925 / item
Rustic Wrought Iron Bench - 2 available
Located in Asheville, NC
Set of 2 vintage iron benches. Circa 1970s Heavy pieces, probably 60 pounds each. 51”W x 19”D x 17.5”SH
Iron
Industrial DUV Bench Cream leather handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Bench is more than just a piece of furniture; it’s a harmonious blend of industrial strength and natural beauty. The iron structure provides exceptional durability and stabil...
Iron
$10,500
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.
Iron
Iron Four-Seat Powder-coated Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
This four-seat "eye-lash" design bench in powder-coated iron and square brass base at feet. This is perfect for a mud-room, foyer, floating in any space. VERY comfortable seating. ...
Iron
Sculptural Iron Eyelash Design Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderfully whimsical two-seat iron bench in black powder-coating and brass square feet, is a solid design element indoors or outdoors. The pictures are very accurate and the se...
Iron