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.
$2,250 / item
1930s Iron Daybed Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Iron Daybed, American, circa 1930s. These were removed from a Vermont hunting camp and were probably unique examples created for the camp. Solid and sturdy with nice attentio...
Iron
Vintage thick leather gym mat, Belgium 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930 / gym mat / leather / Vintage / Mid-century / Industrial Vintage leather gym mat from the 1930s, Belgium. Made from thick cognac colored leather softened with the yea...
Leather
MCM Streamline Modern Industrial Royal Blue Vinyl & Chrome Adjustable Chaise
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome streamline modern, Mid-Century Modern, or Industrial style royal blue & vinyl or faux leather and chrome chaise or daybed with adjustable head or back rest. Wonderful condition keeping in mind that this is vintage & not new so there will be signs of wear & use. The beautiful original royal blue vinyl has some nicks, holes, & dings, specifically on the four corners, which have been repaired. One of the chrome legs has pitting that has been polished & touched up. And there is a small 1/4 “cut” in the main pad area which we felt was better left alone. Some may want to recover but repairs are minor & look great, so it is priced accordingly. Please see photos & zoom in for details. We attempt to portray imperfections. Circa mid-20th-late 20th century. Note: The vinyl has been treated with lexol and is ready to use. No dust cover as legs are easily removeable for transporting & storage. However, dust cover is an optional add if you prefer. We are “So Tangled Up in Blue….” Oh, wait…That’s a Bob Dylan song!! Well, anyway, How about this AWESOME royal blue chaise...
Chrome
Gym mat in brown cow leather with nice patina, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930s / gym mat / brown thick cow leather / vintage / industrial An authentic 1930s industrial brown cow leather gym mat made in Belgium. This original vintage piece made ...
Leather
Leather Topped Folding Cot from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and interesting folding cot having an architectural wrought iron structure and a thick natural hand stitched leather surface.
Wrought Iron
$8,626Sale Price|25% Off
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Beige Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins chaise longue and its matching...
Walnut, Oak, Linen, Mohair, Fabric, Leather, Cotton, Velvet, Bouclé, Wood
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
Italian Neoclassical Style Iron Scrolled Daybed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Italian iron daybed featuring large, dramatic scrolled ends with x-form stretchers. The daybed has a fitted cushion measuring 8 inches deep upholstered with newer fabric. Sup...
Iron
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
$2,179
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 63 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The "Skye" chaise lounge chair designed by Tord Björklund. It features a steel frame with soft brown leather after full professional renovation. Produced in Sweden in the 1980s/late ...
Steel
Walnut and Cognac Leather Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Walnut and cognac leather daybed, American, circa 2000s. Beautiful joinery and construction. It was made circa 2008 and has seen very little use.
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, teak, aluminium and fabric, The Netherlands, 1990s. This exceptional Dutch chaise longue features a seating area crafted from teak...
Steel
Pair of Kindt-Larsen Danish Modern Daybeds
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A pair of teak framed daybeds by the design duo of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bahus. Typically seen with armrests and back support this pair was used as single beds for th...
Teak
$68,900
H 33.08 in W 30.12 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This chaise Lounge is one of the fantastic designs by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and produced by Móveis Artesanal and then Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Galeria Artesanal, the first showroom that presented the furniture and objects created by Moveis Artesanal and HG Ceramica, used to sell this design. The traditional chaises...
Iron
$9,800
H 16.54 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Fine French 1930s Bedroom Bench / Daybed attributed to Maurice Dufrene
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco walnut daybed / large bedroom bench attributed to Maurice Dufrene.
Wood, Upholstery
Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen, 1930s, Restored and Newly Upholstered. This stunning 1930s Art Deco daybed shows wonderful proportions and is well sized. It features sturdy le...
Linen, Oak
Chinese Woven Top Daybed, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this grand daybed features a woven rattan top set within a richly aged elmwood frame. The low daybed is supported by four sho...
Reed, Elm
Sold
H 15 in W 78.25 in D 36.75 in
A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping Industrial Daybed with Teak Ends & New Gray Mattress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered light grey mattress on a dark grey enameled metal frame with chrome and teak ends, and signature "Auping" mesh mattress base. There are 2 metal struts that sit on t...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 14.18 in W 77.96 in D 37.01 in
Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in bouclé Auping The Netherlands 1954
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are in solid teak wood. The ...
Metal
Vintage leather gym mat with nice patina, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930s / gym mat / brown thick cow leather / vintage / industrial An authentic 1930s industrial brown cow leather gym mat made in Belgium. This original vintage piece made ...
Leather
Authentic patinated thick cow leather gym mat, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930s / gym mat / brown thick cow leather / vintage / industrial An authentic 1930s industrial brown cow leather gym mat made in Belgium. This original vintage piece made ...
Leather
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H 2.37 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Brown thick soft cow leather gym mat with nice patina, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930s / gym mat / brown thick cow leather / vintage / industrial A 1930s industrial brown cow leather gym mat made in Belgium. An original vintage piece made in premium br...
Leather
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H 2.76 in W 71.66 in D 38.59 in
Nice patinated brown thick soft cow leather gym mat, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930s / gym mat / brown thick cow leather / vintage / industrial Step back in time to the 1930s with this nice patinated leather gym mat crafted in Belgium. Made from pr...
Leather
Leather gym mat Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Leather gym mat ca.1930 Belgium. Made from thick but soft leather. With a very nice patina.
Leather
Leather Gym Mat, circa 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Leather gym mat circa 1930 Belgium. Made from thick but soft leather. With a very nice patina.
Leather
Mid-Century French Industrial Style Steel Sleigh Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular French Mid-Century Modern queen size sleigh bed. Hand-crafted from polished steel with a patinated nickel finish in the Industrial style. The set consists of a headboard,...
Bronze, Steel
Leather Gym Mat, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Leather gym mat ca.1930 Belgium. Made from thick but soft leather. With a very nice patina.
Leather
Chaise Lounge Daybed 19th Century Industrial Style
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this late 19th century folding chaise lounge made in steel, wood and cane, converts from armchair to bed, great vintage condition.
Steel
Industrial Daybed in the Manner of Jean Prouvé, 1930
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic black lacquered metal daybed with metal spiral seat. This French daybed is from circa 1930. Highly decorative piece of French modernism design, in the manner of Jean Prouvé...
Iron