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Industrial Seating

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
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.
Category

1940s Hungarian Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Pine

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...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

Kartell Chair Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli - Glossy White - Italy, 1970s
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Plastic

Antique American Industrial Metal Green Vinyl Rolling Work Stool Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial Metal Green Vinyl Rolling Work Stool Seat. item features round adjustable green vinyl seat, chrome metal base, rolling castors. Circa mid 20th Century. Me...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Plopp Stool by Zieta, Mini Size, Cosmic Blue Finish
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta, cosmic blue version Heat collection. Mini size: 38 cm high, 25 cm diameter.   “Plopp” stool copper version is a stool designed by Zieta Prozessdesign...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage club chair is upholstered with cognac-colored leather and features metal rivets and wooden legs.
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1970s European Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Cinema Theatre Chair from Ton, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This cinema ( theatre ) seat was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chair is stabile and can be placed anywhere. It is made of beech wood, bentw...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cognac-colored leather club chair comes from the Netherlands. It is upholstered with cognac-colored leather and features metal rivets and wooden legs.
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1970s European Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Leather

Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional and scarce "Star Brand Shoes" folding shoe store fitting chairs. Circa. 1920's. Detailed cast iron frames with steamed plywood seats and backrests. Original stenciled ad...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Metal Folding Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 4 French vintage folding Industrial style chair or stool. Can be used as side table, end table, occasional table or extra seating. Easil...
Category

20th Century European Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

1930's Adjustable Swivel Seat Backless Industrial Toledo Workshop Stool
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930's adjustable swivel seat backless industrial Toledo Workshop stool, definitely the cleanest example I have ever owned, looks like it was made yeste...
Category

1930s American Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Original Antique French Vintage Bienaise Draughtsman Swivel Chair
By Bienaise
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Original French Bienaise Chair Model 204 – E An original Bienaise Industrial Chair. A classic 1940’s French Industrial Design Produced by the Nelson Brothers – Model No. 204.This ch...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

RE-WORK stool, Brushed Aluminium
Located in Ikast, DK
OUR SOCIETY RE-WORK stool is a multifunctional aluminium masterpiece, thoughtfully crafted from 6 clean folded components screwed together creating unique and subtle details. High...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Seating

Materials

Aluminum

"Plopp" Stool, Standard Size, Yellow Version
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta, yellow version Model standard Measure: 50 cm high, 35 cm diameter Halfway between design and engineering Zieta Prozessdesign does not only wants to f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Industrial Adjustable Shop Chairs By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of three industrial, adjustable side shop chairs by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. feature the signature Toledo star painted steel bases with bent maple seats and backs. The cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, maple and oak, bank of England, courthouse, armchairs by Gunlocke, Sikes and Library Bureau Makers in an ebonized finish. The chairs differ ev...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Maple, Oak

Vintage Boho Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs - After Ralph Lauren - A Pair
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...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Chrome

Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Compas Dining room Chairs, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Compas Dining room Chairs, The Netherlands 1960s These are a set of large industrial stacking chairs from the...
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Antique Pink Cast Iron Base Adjustable Black Leather Stool
Located in New York, NY
Antique pink cast iron base adjustable black leather stool combines elegance and functionality. With its charming design and adjustable height, it offers a stylish seating option for...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

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 Seating

Materials

Iron

Industrial Swivel Drafting Stool By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, vintage, industrial drafting stool by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. circa 1940's features a refinished bent ply, potato chip seat and back that swivels on a painted steel, star ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Industrial armchair DUV with arms Concrete leather handcrafted by Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Murmurio's armchair with arm DUV sturdy iron structure provides a solid foundation, while the intricately woven rattan backrest, supported by an ashwood frame, adds a touch of natura...
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2010s Portuguese Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

Plopp Stool by Zieta, Standard Size, White Cotton Finish
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta White matt Candy collection. Standard size: 50 cm high, 35 cm diameter.   The PLOPP stool is a flagship of Zieta Studio and a symbol of Oskar Zięta’s researc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Industrial Chrome Adjustable Drafting Green Stool by Pedigo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Pedigo Manufacturer: Pedigo Materials: Chrome Metal, Original Green Vinyl Upholstery Dimensions: 17” -26"H x 19”W x 19”D Crafted by...
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1960s American Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Chrome

Early Industrial Work Stool, USA, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Industrial stool in cast iron and carved oak, it adjusts via an acme thread and the seat leather-covered wood.
Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

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 Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 16
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Italian folding chair was manufactured by Arrben in Italy. The seat is made of cane.The frame in black laquered beechwood. The Folding frame is steel and chrome. The chair and t...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of (4) Tolix Steel Kitchen Counter Stools in Periwinkle New Made in France
Located in Chicago, IL
Tolix steel stacking stools and stacking chairs were designed by Xavier Pauchard, who was a trained roofer in France. By 1907 Xavier, later known as Mr. X had perfected a way of prot...
Category

2010s French Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Solid Oak and Leather Workshop Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930's, solid oak, workshop stool with newly upholstered caramel brown leather seat. The diameter of the seat is 14in and the foot ring is 13in high.
Category

1930s American Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Wooden Sled, 1930s-1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Wooden sled with metal runners under the rockers. The legs and rockers have the original red paint and the seat has its original dark stained wood with ve...
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Tripod Stool, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Iron & wood vintage industrial stool with original patina and adjustable hight. Widest point at the bottom is 39 cm. Maximum hight can be 58 cm and minimum hight is 44 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Set of Six Emeco NAVY Industrial Iron Chairs on Wheels with Wooden Seat
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six metal chairs with wooden seats Industrial Navy dining, side chairs based on wheels designed by Emeco, Germany. All chairs in a very good condition, the wood has a nice pat...
Category

1970s German Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

Green Industrial Workshop Stool, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial factory stool made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s It features a wooden seat and a green metal frame. The weight of the stool is 4,8 kg. The diameter of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Pair of French Cognac Vintage Leather Club Chairs, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
These club chairs were designed and produced in France during the 1950s. The chairs are made from cognac leather held together with metal pins and mounted on wooden legs.
Category

1950s French Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Leather

Hello There Desk Chair by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Explore the fusion of industrial style and Italian modernism with this "Hello There" desk chair designed by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort, an iconic piece that captures the essence of 20th century design. Made entirely of steel, this chair features a distinctive design with the words "Hello" and "There" artistically integrated into the backrest and seat. This feature not only adds a touch of bold style but also reflects the creativity and innovative approach of the era. Artifort, known for its commitment to avant-garde design and quality craftsmanship, leaves its attribution mark discreetly under the seat, ensuring its authenticity and historical value. From Italy, this icon of modernist design has earned a place in furniture history for its unique combination of functionality and aesthetics. Over the years, the chair has developed a natural patina that complements its age and significant use. In some areas, the glossy paint has begun to peel at the edges, revealing its history and adding authentic vintage charm. Ideal for collectors and design aficionados, this Artifort desk chair...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Fritz Hansen Style Industrial Stacking Task Stools with Blue Enameled Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen style industrial task stools with blue enameled metal frames and blonde wood seats. In original condition with visible wear and patina consistent with age and use. Sold ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

RE-WORK bench, Brushed Aluminium
Located in Ikast, DK
Designed by Kasper Kyster RE-WORK bench is a contemporary aluminium masterpiece, thoughtfully crafted from 6 clean folded components screwed together creating unique and subtle deta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools, Powder-Coated Orange
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools Powder-Coated Orange, A Pair Newly painted stools that would be functional in many home settings with the Mid-Century vibe. This Hermes orange col...
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1980s American Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Industrial Stool with Swivel Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century industrial stool features unique metal frame, solid wood seat and bentwood back with adjustable height.

Similar industrial chairs and tables available separately. 
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Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Tolix Set of (2) Glossy Dark Grey Bar Stools Hand-Made in France More Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Tolix Bar Height Steel Stools in a charcoal grey Powder-Coated finish. These are Genuine Hand-Made in France Tolix Bar Height Stools and we currently have about 700-pieces of Authent...
Category

2010s French Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

British Industrial Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern British Industrial style triple sofa, with an Industrial exterior frame and large Industrial wheels. The sofa upholstered with vintage-styl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Seating

Materials

Leather

1960s Vintage Safco Diesel Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the perfect balance of form and function with our Safco Diesel High Base stool. Manufactured with robust steel and finished in sleek pewter, this piece is engineered for hea...
Category

1960s American Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

1960s Vintage Safco Diesel Stool
1960s Vintage Safco Diesel Stool
$40 Sale Price / item
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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...
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2010s American Industrial Seating

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

Late 20th Century Industrial Barstools Steel Blue Faux Leather & Chrome Set 5
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Industrial medical or dental barstools by A-Dec with steel blue faux leather and adjustable height & swivel, set of 5. Comprised of chrome arm/seat & lower base shaft, cast aluminum ring footrest & 5 prong base on black & gray plastic casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been redone, restored, or refinished. Specifically, the knobs on the backs slightly differ in style, one of the seats has a little nick in the vinyl, & there is slight fading on the vinyl. We did polish the aluminum legs to some extent but left some patina. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. The five senses are the ministers of the soul- Leonardo da Vinci… And we are sensing that your soul is about to FALL IN LOVE for this quintuplet of stools!!! This is an INCREDIBLE set of five vintage Industrial style adjustable barstools...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Chrome

French 1930s University Chair
Located in Bozeman, MT
French university chair with one armrest for taking notes. Great patina and shape. Ca 1930s France.
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Industrial Metal Chair - Vintage Work Chair by Henri Lieber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage French workshop chair made of metal, designed by Henri Lieber for Flambo, in good condition. The seat height of the industrial chair is adjustable. Minor fading, sc...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Tall Industrial Shop Stool by Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, industrial, shop stool by the Toledo Furniture Co., features a green painted steel frame with back and 15 inch diameter oak seat.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Warren McArthur Aircraft Seat Grumman Albatross, circa 1947
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur (Model 364) rare and unusual revolving navigator's seat designed in 1947 for the Grumman Aircraft Co.'s XJR2F known as the Albatross. This would make an interesting...
Category

1940s American Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Adjustable Brushed Steel Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, drafting stool features a brushed steel frame and back with a 14 inch round, swivel, maple seat that is height adjustable from 27.5 - 31 inches.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Singer Industrial Adjustable Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Singer industrial stools from the late 1950s to early 1960s, featuring a robust cast iron base and a beautifully curved timber seat with adjustable height. Originally used i...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Seating

Materials

Iron

Prouve Style Wenge Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs With Compass Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with compass base, dark charcoal enameled metal frame, and interlocking legs that can create rows of seating. In original conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Tolix Set of (6) Bar Height Stools Made in French Also Counter Height Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Tolix Set of (6) Bar Height Stools hand-made in France by Tolix. Bar Height Stools are meant to be used with a standard 42" high bar and we also have counter height Tolix Stools avai...
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2010s French Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Six Toledo Steel Dining Chair, Industrial, USA, Stunning Patina
Located in Miami, FL
Six Toledo vintage industrial dining / side chair with original finish. More chairs available. Chairs are comfortable.
Category

1940s American Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chairs model "Les Arcs", 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Industrial Design Leather and Steel Dining Chair set of 6. Made in India, 1980's period. Leather on metal steel frame. These are stackable. The leather has been stained with ...
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1980s Indian Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Polish Factory Metal & Wood Swivel Stool, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This swivel stool was made in Poland in the 1950s. The wooden, round seat in shades of red is mounted on a solid metal screw. Four metal legs are connected to each other. The seat ca...
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1950s Polish Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Shaw Walker Aluminum and Wood Armchair, circa 1940 (for restoration)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aluminum and Wood Armchair Shaw Walker circa 1940 for restoration / in original condition "aluminum and wood in good original condition - see images" "seat needs to be reupholstered"
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cognac-colored leather club chair comes from the Netherlands. It is upholstered with cognac-colored leather and features metal rivets and wooden legs.
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Leather

Plopp Stool 'Standard' by Zieta, Stainless Steel ‘Inox’ Version
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta - Stainless steel (inox) version Standard size Measure: 50 cm high, 35 cm diameter   “Plopp” is a stool designed by Zieta Prozessdesign which is a Poli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stak-a-bye Chairs Harry Sebel for Sebel, Australia, 1953
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Made of pressed metal. Stackable. Set of 6. These were painted by previous owner.
Category

1950s Australian Vintage Industrial Seating

Materials

Metal

Industrial seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Zieta, Gispen Culemborg, Paulo Kobylka, and Willem H. Gispen. 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 seating 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 $1,300.

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