Industrial Chairs
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: 20th Century
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This three-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of Four Industrial Stools by Cosco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage industrial metal set of four stools by Cosco, these seats would make a great addition to any home.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category
20th Century Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Industrial Folding Kids Chair
Located in Rīga, LV
Wabi Sabi metal folding chair with red-painted metal frame and green-painted wooden details. Beautiful patina.
Additional information:
Place of origin - The Netherlands
Dimensions: ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs
Set of Six Brushed Aluminum #111 "Navy" Chairs by Emeco with Cushion
By Emeco
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six brushed aluminum #111 "Navy" chairs by Emeco, circa 1990s. the set is very sturdy and functional and in very good vintage condition. The chairs come with black Naugahyde ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
The classic standard chair was originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1934.
This is the desirable Vitra limited RAW edition, in natural oak with a clear lacquered steel (metal brut) f...
Category
1930s French Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Industrial Do/More Adjustable Height No. 280 Posture Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of 4 adjustable DoMore Chair company industrial chairs in original birch wood and baked on enamel on steel. The metal frames on height and bac...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kartell Chair Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli - Glossy White - Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Model 4875 chair is the first chair in the world made of injection – molded polypropylene. Carlo Bartoli designed it in 1970, Kartell started production in 1974 and the chair was a h...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Barber Chair, Animal Shaped, Seal, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great vintage barber chair , animal shaped , 1940s.
This old figural barber chair for children is made in the shape of a seal.
The fiberglass s...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Ynske Kooistra Chair For Marko Holland Netherlands From The 60s
By Ynske Kooistra, Marko
Located in Bunnik, NL
Chairs designed by Ynske Kooistra for Marko Holland for Dutch schools in the 1960s. Those chairs have very stable structure and elements that are resistant to destruction. The arrang...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Studio Made Handcrafted Solid WALNUT + Cast Iron Tractor Seat STOOL / CHAIR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Exquisite custom handcrafted Tractor Seat Stool, signed. Handcrafted from solid walnut and a cast iron tractor seat. This one of a kind chair is superbly crafted and the tractor seat...
Category
1970s Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Kartell 4870 Anna Castelli Award-Winning Stackable Chairs, 1980s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful award-winning stackable chairs model 4870 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in 1986.
This beautiful model was recognized with the 'Compasso D'Oro' 1987 award...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Height adjustable Industrial Working Sewing Chairs from Singer, England 1940
By Singer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of rare and well preserved Singer sewing machine work chairs, England circa 1940.
Cast iron leg, sprung and height adjustable backrests, height adjustable seats, all feet marked with Singer.
Adustable Height from 75,5 cm to 87 cm, seat height from 43 - 55 cm.
Singer The Corporation is an American...
Category
1940s English Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial iron chair
- Made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s
- The weight of the chair is 4 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this beautiful folding chair made by American Seating Company, Grand Rapids Michigan.
Fantastic utilitarian chair that cleverly fold down so you can store them ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Workshop Chair, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial chair made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The construction is made of chrome plated iron and the seat and backrest are made of plywood. The weight of the chair is 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Rare Piet Hein Eek "Champagne Chairs"
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare chairs specially made by Piet Hein Eek in a very small quantity for a champagne bar in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The original fabric is still in w...
Category
1990s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This folding cinema chair was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s. The chair is stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (partl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
1940s Aircraft Airplane Seat Aluminum and Leather Genuine Aviation Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Industrial Aviation Aircraft Genuine Seat Vintage Aviator Aluminum & Leather Airplane Chair
Unmarked. Unpolished.
32.25 tall x 17.25 w x 22.5 d Seat 16.75 h
Wear consistent wit...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Railway Wagon Seats, Set Of 4 - 2 Solo And 2 Double seats
Located in Lučenec, SK
A set of train wagon seats taken from an old, decomissioned train. The seats are padded with faux leather. There are 2 solo seats and 2 double seats in the ...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Tin
Set Of 2 Pagwood Eromes Chairs
Located in Bunnik, NL
Vintage chairs from the 60's. Pagholz (pagwood) it's the combination of wood and resin made with the extreme pressure power. The result is the material of beauty of wood, in this cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 4-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet , 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This four-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Tolix Steel Chairs French c1950s Original Paint '1500' Available Both New Used
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic set of (6) tolix steel stacking chairs circa 1950s made by hand in Europe, some with the Tolix sticker still on the back. The original paint is heavily distressed and does ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Age High Back Swivel Medical Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Industrial age high back swivel medical chair
Stainless Steel Construction
Adjustable Seat Height: 20" +/- to 32" +/-
"this is sure to be a point of discussion in any ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Metal Factory Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great set of four industrial style metal chairs. On the smaller side. The seat backs are not exactly identical. Could be used for indoor or outdoor seating.
(Please confirm item lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rustic Industrial Stackable School Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, rustic, stackable, school side chairs that fit a multitude of uses feature brown and gray painted, tubular metal frames with bent plywood seats and backs, all with their ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Industrial Steel Swivel Chair, 1950s
Located in Żory, PL
This industrial steel chair was made in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s/1960s. The chair is swivel and has an adjustable seat height (43-60cm). Pre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Industrial Chairs, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial chairs featuring a striking combination of red wooden seat and back, exuding a bold and vibrant aesthetic. The sturdy galvanised steel legs provide robust support, ensurin...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Willy Guhl Loop Chair Set of Six '6' Plus Table
By Willy Guhl
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of six (6) Original Willy Guhl loop chairs with side table sold as a period-original set.
The Loop Chair was created by the Swiss designer Willy...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Handcrafted Chair Unique Prototype Mounted on Cylinder Solid Wood 1980s Unique
Located in Lyon, FR
French chair from the 80s made by unidentified craftsmen. This unique model (prototype) was designed with a structure entirely in solid wood and a system of jack that allows to adapt...
Category
1980s French Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Matching Pair of Mid Century Industrial Modern Steel & Bent Wood Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky matching pair of industrial side chairs circa 1950's. These feature painted steel frames with bent plywood seats. Overall good condition having some light scuffs. Nice warm v...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dutch Industrial Design Prouve Style School Chairs S21 Compas Galvanitas
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Nice batch of original S21 stackable and switchable school chairs made by Galvanitas from the 60s - 70s in the style of the designs of Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld and Jean Prouvé.
Wha...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique American Industrial Gray Metal Drafting Stool Artist Work Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial Gray Metal Drafting Stool Artist Work Chair. Item features adjustable height, black painted metal round seat, metal fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Industrial Aluminum Crane or Airplane Hoist Canopy Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great conversation piece this custom made circa 1950s hoist chair.
Via crane, hoist or helicopter... this chair was meant
to get one individual, and their gear, up or down or in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Unique Industrial Brass and Walnut Lounge Chair w/ Gray Tweed Upholstery, USA
Located in Deland, FL
This extraordinary lounge chair is unlike any we've ever seen and is as comfortable as it is unique. Built of solid walnut with solid brass couplings this armchair is truly one of a ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Brass
10 x Dutch Industrial Design Prouve Style School Chairs S21 Compas Galvanitas
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Large batch of Original S21 stackable and switchable school chairs made by Galvanitas from the 60s - 70s in the style of the designs of Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld and Jean Prouvé.
W...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial height adjustable, rotating chair was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features an iron construction and a plywood sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Metal Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage metal rocker features a mesh seat and back, all stripped down and restored to a bare metal style finish.
(Please confirm item location...
Category
20th Century Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 Mid Century Italian Industrial Desing Metal and Red Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of five chairs of Italian industrial design from the 1960s, chromed metal frame and upholstered in red faux leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rowac Model XIII Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1920s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Steel frame with wooden seat and backrest
- Height adjustable
- Original brown paint
- Branded "Rowac" on one leg
- Original maker badge to the underside of the seat
- Made by...
Category
1920s German Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Industrial Piramid Stacking, School Chairs Galvanitas S22 Prouve Style
By Galvanitas
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Industrial Galvanitas S22 Compass / Pyramid School chairs from the 1960s.
The chair has a light gray coated metal frame, a plastic molded seat with closed shell in a red color.
This legs are very easy stack able on each other. In this way you create a fixed row of seats...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Belgian Tubular Steel and Oak Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
Manufactured in Belgium circa 1950, this set of four metal chairs exude a Bauhaus air. Functional and stylish, they feature a metal tubular base that supports wooden seats and backre...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century, Chaise Beinaise, French Industrial Workshop Chair by Henri Lieber
By Flambo, Henri Lieber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage French industrial iron workshop chair with metal framing and a wooden seat made of hand carved plywood, the seat height is adjustable. Designed by Henri Lieber...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Navy Chair by Emeco
By Emeco
Located in Meulebeke, BE
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since.
This is a recent production in a very good condition.
Category
1940s North American Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage French Industrial Steel Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of Vintage Industrial Slatted Chairs, France, c. 20th Century.
Category
20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five minimalist chairs was designed during the 1960s. It is probably a prototype made by a Swedish manufactory, and the chairs never entered mass production. They have a ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Warren McArthur Pull-Up Chairs, 1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Warren McArthur pull-up chairs, 1930's Aluminum tubular frame with back-slats.
Manufactured in Rome, New York Decal underside.
We reupholstered with new Iron Cloth, a polye...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Gridded Wire Frame Slipper Chair, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Metal frame and upholstered cushion chair.
Includes cushions upholstered as shown in images, in good condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare 1950 Industrial Factory Swivel Stool by Evertaut Musician Guitarist Stool
By Evertaut
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and highly unusual splayed factory stool from the 1950s, by Evertaut. Likely made as a special factory piece or exhibition piece.
In excellent original condition, with lovely...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
French 1930s University Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
French university chair with one armrest for taking notes. Great patina and shape. Ca 1930s France.
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare pair of Thomas Bernstrand and Lindau Borselius designed 2015/2016 Honken armchairs for station RRP €8,800
A very good looking and well made suite, they are an absolute masterpiece of contemporary design, the brown leather seat and back cushions are thick hide, lightly filled and do the job very well, the oak writing slope...
Category
20th Century Swedish Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Industrial Angle Steel and Wood Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Nice Industrial chairs in older, but not original, red paint finish, with weathered wood seats. Oddly, one chair is a but shorter than the rest (shorter chair...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Stackable Industrial Bistro Chairs by Fibrocit of Belgium
By Fibrocit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four stackable industrial bistro chairs by Fibrocit of Belgium.
Produced in the 1950s, all metal in an off-white with green seats.
They have a handsome amount of age appropr...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Boeing B-52 Bombardier's Ejection Seat For Lower Deck
By Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is an ejection seat from a Boeing B-52 that is set up for training. The tag on the seat indicates that it was the Bombardier's seat which is a downward ejecting seat located on ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Industrial Stackable Office Chair by Krijn Hamelink for CAR Katwijk, 1960s
By Krijn Hamelink, CAR Katwijk
Located in Schagen, NL
This Industrial Congress chair was designed by Krijn Hamelink for CAR Katwijk during the 1960s. The chair features metal legs and plywood base, upholstered in black fabric. The fabri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iron and Woven Rush Pilot or Passenger Seat from a circa 1920s Aircraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This pilot's or passenger's seat from a circa 1920s airplane is an excellent example of early 20th century industrial design. The frame is made from rod iron, and the seat and back are woven rush. The rear of the seat back has a cleverly integrated map pocket of the same woven material. The legs bend at the bottom to form feet, which have holes to allow them to be secured to the floor of the aircraft. The design is an elegant and functional solution to the specific needs of light weight plus strength.
We purchased this piece from the estate of a collector of aviation related items. It was only identified as an airplane chair...
Category
1920s Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Toledo Style Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bentwood seat on sturdy metal frame in the Toledo style.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1960s Vintage Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Industrial chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Zieta, Thonet, Alexander Diaz Andersson, and Galvanitas. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $78 and tops out at $48,500 while the average work can sell for $1,450.
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