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.
Brown Leather Pouf with Sheepskin Shearling Foot Stool
Located in Dural, AU
What a great way to add a stylish addition to your living room comfort with this brown leather pouf. Featuring an Italian grained leather trimmed with Australian curly wool shearling...
Sheepskin
"Repose" Contemporary Barstool Black Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Steel
Set of 4 "Repose" Contemporary Counter Stool Black Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Steel
Munu Pouf 0.55 in Blend Clean fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Discover MUNU, an exquisite reinterpretation of the legendary Chesterfield, meticulously designed for connoisseurs of timeless elegance and refined taste. This ottoman transcends ord...
Foam, Wood, Ash
Set of 3 "Repose" Contemporary Barstool Dark Brown Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Steel
"Repose" Contemporary Barstool Navy Blue Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Steel
Set of 6 "Repose" Counter Stool Natural Tan Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Steel
Set of 6Repose Contemporary Counter Stool Dark Brown Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Steel
Set of 3 "Repose" Contemporary Counter Stool Black Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Steel
Munu Pouf 1.6 in Easy Clean Night Blue fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Discover MUNU, an exquisite reinterpretation of the legendary Chesterfield, meticulously designed for connoisseurs of timeless elegance and refined taste. This ottoman transcends ord...
Foam, Wood, Ash
Industrial TAWNY Finish Ottoman DUV Cream fabric with handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
Industrial Green Sea Finish Ottoman DUV Cream fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
Industrial MistRose Finish Ottoman DUV Cream fabric with handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
Industrial Skin Powder Finish Ottoman DUV Cream fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
$2,500 / item
Aperture: Ottoman in Copper by TJ Volonis
By TJ Volonis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Title: Aperture Year: 2013 Ottoman / footstool executed in 1/2" copper tubing with upholstered seat, inspired by the iconic arc of a camera aperture. The solid squares of the ba...
Copper
Industrial DUV Pouf Cream leather handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Pouf 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 stabili...
Iron
Industrial DUV Ottoman 2 Cream leather handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
Munu Pouf 1.4 in Blend Clean fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Discover MUNU, an exquisite reinterpretation of the legendary Chesterfield, meticulously designed for connoisseurs of timeless elegance and refined taste. This ottoman transcends ord...
Foam, Wood, Ash
Munu Pouf 1.6 in Blend Clean fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Discover MUNU, an exquisite reinterpretation of the legendary Chesterfield, meticulously designed for connoisseurs of timeless elegance and refined taste. This ottoman transcends ord...
Foam, Wood, Ash
Munu Pouf 1.8 in Blend Clean fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Discover MUNU, an exquisite reinterpretation of the legendary Chesterfield, meticulously designed for connoisseurs of timeless elegance and refined taste. This ottoman transcends ord...
Foam, Wood, Ash
Industrial Orange Finish Ottoman DUV Cream fabric with handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
Industrial Honey Finish Ottoman DUV Cream fabric with handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
Industrial Cream Finish Ottoman DUV with Cream fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
Industrial Coral Finish Ottoman DUV with Cream fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
Industrial CAYENNE Finish Ottoman DUV with Cream fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
Industrial Air Finish Ottoman DUV with Cream fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
1930 Paul Schuitema for Fana Metal Holland Original First Wide Corduroy Fabric
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, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Tubular easy chair...
Metal
W.H. Gispen for Gispen, for Make Up Tabouret in Chrome and Black, circa 1930
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...
Chrome
Industrial DUV Ottoman Cream leather handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The DUV Ottoman 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 stab...
Iron
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Leather
$1,175 / set
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Five Chic Iron and Velvet Stools, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of five hammered iron Curule stools, the seats upholstered in blue and yellow velvet. Four of the stools have a black finish, and the fif...
Metal
$7,500 / set
H 15 in W 28 in D 28 in
Rare Roche Bobois “Mah Jong” Style Floor Pillowtop Ottoman Stools, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare mid century and stylish original upholstered ottomans are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.. Their beautiful and square shape ottomans feature a comfortable design. The pieces are so stunning and versatile. This beautiful pair of colorful and vibrant Roche Bobois Mah Jong style elements by Hans Hopfer are from the earlier years of the design in the 1970s.They are ideal as a pair of large floor cushions...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstraction of the buildings from that period, allowing to have at home a city in scale. Basurto 01...
Hardwood
Pair Of Borge Jensen Danish Ottomans in Brown and White Cowhide
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S
Located in New York, NY
A pair of midcentury Danish teak wood rectangular ottomans or stools with newly upholstered light whiskey and cream loose cushions designed by Borge Jensen & Sonner for Bersnstorffsm...
$3,290
H 14.97 in Dm 15.56 in
Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria. An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...
Beech
$942 / item
H 17.33 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
Contemporary pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. ...
Papercord, Wood, Oak
$875 / item
H 17.33 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
Contemporary pi Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics....
Papercord, Oak
$663 / item
H 16.34 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in
Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in White Fabric by Denis Santachiara
By Baleri Italia, Denis Santachiara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms, visually striking, but apparently uncomfortable, seemingly useless, the technology of...
Fabric
Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf
Located in New York, NY
Nice circular bamboo footrest, ottoman. Comes with upholstered pad top, in black fabric. Measures: Diameter at top 19" x diameter at bottom 16".
Upholstery, Bamboo
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf in Moorish Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage round Moroccan leather pouf, handcrafted in brown camel leather. Hand tooled and embroidered on the top with the Moorish star...
Leather
$1,144 / item
H 17.33 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
Contemporary Pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics....
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Canary Red Patchwork Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Upholstery
1950s Czech Leather Gym Horse
Located in High Point, NC
A leather gym horse from 1950s Czechia. Muscular and robust, the broad bench sits upon splayed legs. Hoofed feet lend an animal accent; hinged wheels, mimic...
Metal
Large Coir Rope Ship's Fender, 1980's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very large woven coir rope ship fender from a very large ship. From the 1980's but unused. Complete with loop on the top. Rare to find in this size and condition. Makes a great ott...
Rope
Vintage Metal Crate Stool with Leather Seat
Located in High Point, NC
A metal stool with leather seat from Czechia produced circa 1960. The idea of the chair stripped to its bare essentials, namely an elevated cushioned surface upon which to sit. Here, our seat is a carefully stuffed leather cushion sewn shut with white thread, placed upon an upturned metal crate.
Metal
Industrial Style Bench by Ilana Goor
By Ilana Goor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ilana Goor is a world renowned multi-disciplinary artist who is accomplished in several fields; Furniture, sculpture and Jewelry. Ms. Goor also curates, manages and owns the Goor Museum located in Israel. This signed bench...
Iron
Three Oostwoud Medical Three Leg Stools
By Oostwoud Fabrieken
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three Oostwoud Franeker Holland, medical stools. Adjustable in height, Metal frame with solid wood top, 1950s. Was used in hospitals. Three leg stools....
Metal
Menagerie of Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Animals and Footstools
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Menagerie of Abercrombie & Fitch leather animals and footstools, circa 1960s. Playful, mischievous group of perfectly patinated leather animals, most probably designed by Dimitri Ome...
Leather
