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.
Set of 8 Industrial Styled Sculptural Metal Dining Chairs by PO! Paris C1990
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful set of 8 industrial abstract iron steel with rebar tri-leg configuration dining chairs. Professionally made from car bonnets in France. Signed PO! ...
Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal
"SUSPENSION 8" Post Industrial, Modernist suspension Lounge Chair, Joe Moran
By Moran Woodworked Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
"SUSPENSION 8" Post Industrial, Modernist suspension Lounge Chair by Western New York Artist Joe Moran,, Sculpture in motion , Hand built ,bespoke. Ama...
Cut Steel
Mid-Century Reclining Sunbather Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century reclining outdoor sunbathing chair. Made out of sturdy wrought iron. This lounge chair features elegant scrollwork on wheels and base. Per...
Wrought Iron
$2,638Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Industrial Adjustable DS-50 Buffalo Leather Lounge Chair from De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This vintage executive lounge armchair was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede, during the 1970s. It is a model DS-50. This is the first edition of this famous chair. De Sede is t...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Joe Colombo Molded Resin Chairs - Set of Three
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the vibrant optimism of the Space Age with this iconic set of three Joe Colombo chairs. Originally designed in 1965, the "Universale" model represents a landma...
Resin
$1,820Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Lounge/ Office Chairs by Gilbert Rohde
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful solid set of chairs by Rohde in original untouched condition. A very important American designer who was instrumental in the making of the Herman Miller co.
Chrome
1930, Paul Schuitema Easy Chair, Fabric with Black Lacquered Wooden Armrests
By Fana Metaal, Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal, Chrome
Kalio Designer Lounge by Hannes Wettstein
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Designer lounge model by famous Swiss designer Hannes Wettstein Designed by renowned Swiss architect Hannes Wettstein, the Kalio Lounge Chair is a harmonious blend of comfort and ...
Fabric
Industrial Steel Square Bistro Table / Desk + Ziggurat Lounge Chair, Set of 2
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderfully primitive version of well-scaled game or bistro dining table with splayed legs offered together with a heavy, steel custom-made arm chair. The table is weathered with...
Steel
Gebr. de Wit Original Easy Chair with First Fabric, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Boho Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs - After Ralph Lauren - A Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bold and sophisticated, this striking pair of vintage flat bar chrome lounge chairs exudes mid-century modern elegance with a bohemian edge. Inspired by the timeless designs attribut...
Chrome
Vintage Boho Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover a rare fusion of industrial chic and sculptural artistry with this exceptional Vintage Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Crafted from robust wro...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Industrial Iron Sling Transat Chairs with Brown Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Industrial iron and leather sling transat chairs from the 20th century. This pair of 20th-century Industrial iron and leather sling "transat" chairs embodies a seamless ble...
Iron
1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair Green Upholstery
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal
1934, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Rare Gispen 411 in Red Plastic Strings
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal, Chrome
$12,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 25.75 in D 60 in
Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade 3 Position Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Chrome and Leather 3 Position Lounge Chair. Rohde did some of his most amazing designs for Troy Sunshade. Designed in 1934 this early example, later m...
Chrome
2-Strand Pretzel Shape Arm Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 2 strand wicker/rattan club chair has rounded arm that comes with green and white wide striped canvas seat and back cushions. The side has pretzel shape x design. This lounge chair offers style and comfort for any porch or patio. The seat cushion has a wood frame at the bottom and metal support and springs, the way they used to make outdoor seat cushions...
Rattan
De Sede DS 50 Leather Longue Chair
By De Sede
Located in Čelinac, BA
De Sede DS 50 Leather Longue Chair
Leather
$1,400
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Art Deco Machine Age Lounge Chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age lounge chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company circa 1930's. The chair features a sexy tubular chrome frame with large upholstered ...
Chrome
$3,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 38.5 in D 28 in
Gilbert Rohde Slipper Lounge Chairs Reupholstered In Your Fabric Art Deco Era
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Slipper Lounge Chairs, designed by Gilbert Rohde, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered. The price noted includes wood refin...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,280 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chairs in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland 1970s These robust patinated De Sede lounge chairs ensure ultimate comfort and buil...
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS 50 Buffalo Leather Footstool
By De Sede
Located in Čelinac, BA
De Sede DS 50 Buffalo Leather Footstool
Leather
De Sede Buffalo Leather DS 50 Longue Chair And Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Čelinac, BA
De Sede Longue Chair DS 50 And Ottoman
Leather
$1,295
H 28 in W 30 in D 24 in
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Radar Lounge Chair by Salterini Powder Coated
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic garden, patio, poolside chair from the desirable Radar series, by Salterini. This example is newly powder coated in voguish black satin finish. Clean, ready to use condition.
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Mesh Metal Garden Arm Chairs for Dining or Lounging
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 4 Salterini style iron mesh garden armchairs with mesh seat and mesh backs. Wonderful style and proportions for comfortable garden seating for dining and entertaining. Use the...
Iron
$1,995 / set
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find radar chairs by Maurizio Tempestini with Sailcloth as the seating material. Actual sails were cut and installed professionally. Chairs need a good cleaning ...
Iron
Joe Columbo styled Space Age Targa Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
By Joe Colombo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very sculptural Space Age Targa lounge chair with ottoman having green leatherette headrest and ottoman . Unique and very well crafted with smooth lines...
Plastic
Vintage Equestrian Bronze Leaping Horse Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage armchair is a definitive piece for the equestrian enthusiast, masterfully blending traditional English Country charm with a rugged, industrial edge. The chair's...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Distressed French Leather Club Chairs c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Sold as a pair only. Original sheep hide leather club chairs with burnished rivets trimming the back. Carved wooden feet and rolled arms. CREATOR Unknown. Paris, Franc...
Metal
Pair of 1960s Italian iron and leatherette armchairs
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of 1960s Italian industrial vintage style armchairs with iron frame and black/bordeaux leatherette upholstery. They are in excellent condition as shown in the photos.
Iron
Pair of French Slopeback Light Caramel Leather Club Chairs c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original French slopeback club chairs in light caramel leather with black piping throughout and burnished rivets in the back. Carved square wooden feet and rolled arms. All original sheep hide leather throughout expect the back panel on one chair. Replaced and color matched with antique sheep hide. The seats have been reconditioned with refilled cushions. Original French hand written note on the side of one cushion. Both chairs have retained their original finish with minor blemishes on the leather. Very comfortable. CREATOR Unknown. Made in France. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Sheep Hide Leather. Wood, Metal. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Blemishes on the bottom front panels, corners and tops depicted in photos. Left Chair in photo: semi circle 3 inch crack in the leather on the back panel. Not broken through but stable. DIMENSIONS H 34 in. W 31 in. D 36 in. Seat Height 16 in...
Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
Limited edition Cité armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Raw #50
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare limited edition Cité armchair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra x G-Star Raw. This model is still with the original tags and is unused. This piece...
Metal
Pair of French Petite Rollback Sheep Hide Club Chairs, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Price is for the pair. All original French petite rollback sheep hide leather lounge chairs with riveted backs, wooden feet and rounded armrests. B...
Metal
C1923 Yankee Stadium Original Seat from the Original Stadium
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and hard to find, an original foldup chair from the original Yankee Stadium built and completed in 1923, "the house that Ruth built" a reference to the slugger...
Iron
Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Sold as a pair only. Original French sheep hide leather club chairs with burnished rivets trimming the front, large rivets along the bottom, carved round wooden feet and ...
Metal
Vintage Coastal Lee Industries Printed Palm Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of printed Palm lounge chairs. A beautiful bright green on a period style lounge chair. Certain to add charm to any décor. Made by the iconic Lee industries. They ar...
Fabric
Modern Artist Made Steel Lounge Chair After Ron Arad
By Ron Arad
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a fantastic artist made steel chair after Ron Arad’s famous chair titled “Big Easy”. A functional piece of art made from formed and welded thin gauge steel.
Steel
Timothy Oulton Hand Crafted Leather Club Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A hand crafted leather club chair with brass nail heads. This chair has retained its original finish with some minor blemishes on the leather. Creator: Timothy Oulton, U...
Brass
Aviator Wingback Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large lounge chair with leather and aluminum in the style of Arne Jacobsen's "Egg Chair". (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Leather