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.
Postmodern Steel Dining Chairs, Italy, c.1980 (1 of 10)
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th Century, Italian made dining chairs, composed from sheet and tubular steel frames and with removable cushions upholstered in Missoni fabric. There are 10 chairs available...
Steel
Industrial Apothecary Hospital Examination Swivel Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, brushed steel, hospital, examination stool features a 14 inch diameter, swivel seat that is height adjustable from 18 - 24 inches.
Steel
World War II Air Crewman's Seat.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare aircrew seat by Aircraft Mechanics Inc. with swivel base. The body is riveted, galvanized, and well patinated. Adjustment levers have faded bright yellow spherical knobs. Ready ...
Aluminum
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
Vintage Distressed Metal and Upholstery Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage metal bench presents a compelling study in decorative wrought ironwork, its three-seat design unified by an elaborate backrest featuring intricate scrollwork and symboli...
Metal
$383Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 60s metal and leather stool Indutriale design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Stool with wheels, chrome metal frame and brown leather adjustable seat, made in Italy in 1960s, industrial design. CONDITION: In good, working condition, shows signs of wear given ...
Metal
Johnson Chair Co. Solid Oak Banker's Desk Chair c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for a customized shipping quote. Antique solid oak banker's or library chair, often referred to as a "Bank of England" style chair. This design—featuring a steam-...
Steel, Iron
$1,650 / set
Vintage Industrial Swivel Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the rugged charm and versatile functionality of this pair of vintage industrial swivel stools. Crafted with a sturdy black metal base featuring gracefully curved legs and a c...
Metal
Rustic industrial stool with beautiful patina, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This early‑20th‑century French wooden stool embodies the quiet beauty of rural craftsmanship. Made around 1900, it carries the unmistakable character of a piece shaped by hand and wo...
Wood
Set of 4 Wood and Metal Dining Chairs from 1930s England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four dining chairs showcases the timeless appeal of metal and bentwood construction. The chairs feature elegantly minimal metal legs with a mild patina that adds a touch ...
Metal
Vintage Industrial Swivel Chair, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial height adjustable swivel chair from 1950s. An old tractor seat mounted on an iron construction. Dimensions of the seat: 46 x 36 cm. Seat height: min. 41 cm- max. 6...
Iron
Industrial Wabi Sabi Primitive Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique dining chairs, crafted from steel that embody the industrial and primitive aesthetic that has become increasingly sought after. Originating from the north of France, these pie...
Steel
Vintage Industrial Style Round Wood Top Bar Stools w Black Iron Legs, Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
Vintage Industrial Style Round Wood Top Bar Stools w Black Iron Legs, Set of 4 This set of four industrial-style bar stools combines rustic warmth with utilitarian steel constructio...
Iron
White Industrial Iron Height Adjustable Stool, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial iron three-legged height adjustable medical stool made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Min.- Max. seat height: 44 cm - 61 cm. Seat diameter: 34 cm. Weight: 3,5...
Iron
Industrial Design Counter Stool by Henri Lieber for Flambo Made in France 1940's
By Henri Lieber, Flambo
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Industrial counter height work stool, designed by Henri Lieber, for Flambo, made in Paris, France c. 1940's. The stool features an adjustable wrought iron and steel bas...
Steel
Elias Svedberg "Triva" Swiveling Stool for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950
Located in Coronado, CA
Elias Svedberg industrial "Triva"swivel stool, manufactured in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet in 1950. The stool features a steel telescoping base, and a molded birch seat. The steel b...
Steel
Mid-Century Industrial Tripod Swivel Stool, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Dreieburzen. Simple stool with synthetic leather cover. The complex connections of the solid wood elements are striking. The three legs go off a central core and are eas...
Metal
Wrought Iron Outdoor Light Blue and Cream Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Rochester, England
So rich in history and culture, the fondly recognized region of Provence inspires this classic collection. With sophisticated European undertones, Provence features a basket weave to...
Iron
Brushed Anodized Aluminum CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano, Brazil 2023
By Luiz Solano
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano expands the logic of the series into a generous, linear seat. Composed entirely of brushed and anodized aluminum — angle profile and sheet of the same ...
Aluminum
Vintage Industrial Bench, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Bench from Bauhaus factory. Original condition with beautiful patina. Sturdy and stabile. Shipping to Continental US circa $680.
Wood
Set of 3 German Duktus Series Kitchen Chairs from Bulthaup
By Bulthaup
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three rare chairs from the duktus series from bulthaup. This is no longer produced and elements from the series are correspondingly rare. The design convinces with its high material...
Wood
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
Industrial Chair in the Style of Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Striking European industrial chair dating from the late 1950s, featuring a remarkably light and architectural construction. The chair is built around a black-painted metal frame with...
Metal
Mid-Century Three Seat Office Sofa by Royal Metal Manufacturing, USA, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Made by Royal Metal Manufacturing, this three seat metal and coated upholstery sofa defined the office during the Mid - Twentieth Century. Sleek, durable and functional, there produc...
Metal
Pair of Architect Swivel Stools in Oak and Leather with Heel Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Early 20th Century Oak and Dark Brown Leather 33H Swivel Stools. Featuring a solid Oak framework,footrest, round padded vintage leather seats...
Iron
Set of 4 Vintage green Model A Chairs from Tolix, France, 1950s
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / set of 4 chairs / Tolix / model A / metal / industrial / mid-century / vintage Set of 4 vintage Tolix chairs with original green lacquer, made in France around 195...
Metal
$5,149Sale Price / set|20% Off
B34 Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Chrome & Hardwood, 1920s Austria
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bauhaus chair by Marcel Breuer, model B34, in original condition. It is a first version from 1920s. The tubular steel frame and the wooden elements in it's original state. The chai...
Chrome
Adjustable Chrome Swivel Office Chair on Casters, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
An adjustable vintage office chair manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1980s, featuring a polished chrome tubular steel frame with black faux leather upholstery. Its clean, fun...
Chrome
German Industrial Design Swivel Stool from Lambert
Located in Hamburg, DE
Height-adjustable swivel stool from renowned manufacturer Lambert. A functional design based on classic industrial stools. This design focuses on materiality, workmanship, and color...
Metal
Unique 1925 Shell Fuel Tank Ottoman / Bench One-of-a-Kind Industrial Design
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A truly unique piece of industrial design, handcrafted from an original Shell fuel tank dating from 1925. The 100-year-old steel tank has been transformed into an impressive oversiz...
Metal, Steel
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
$2,115 / set
Industrial Factory Stools By Rowac Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Factory Stools By Rowac Circa 1920s - Price is for the set of 3 - Black paint - Salvaged from a factory making paint brushes in East Germany - By Robert Wagner, Chemnitz ...
Steel
Industrial Factory Stool By Rowac Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Factory Stool By Rowac Circa 1920s - Black paint - Salvaged from a factory making paint brushes in East Germany - By Robert Wagner, Chemnitz - German ~ 1930s - 45cm wide ...
Steel
Industrial Factory Stool By Rowac Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Factory Stool By Rowac Circa 1920s - Black paint - Salvaged from a factory making paint brushes in East Germany - By Robert Wagner, Chemnitz - German ~ 1930s - 45cm wide ...
Steel
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 iron frame. The weight of the stool is 3,9 kg. The diameter of t...
Iron
Large steel hammer bench, 1940s Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Unique addition to your outdoor or indoor space – a massive steel hammer from the 1940s repurposed as a bench and decorative element. With 290cm, this sturdy piece serves as a powerf...
Steel
Industrial Factory Stool By Rowac Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Factory Stool By Rowac Circa 1920s - Relief "Rowac" branding on all 4 legs - Black paint - Salvaged from a factory making paint brushes in East Germany - By Robert Wagner...
Steel
Early 2oth Century Industrial Painted Steel Adjustable Apothecary Swivel Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome, early 20th century, industrial, apothecary stool is circa the 1930s. The stool combines a bent tubluar steel frame painted white with painted black stretcher on the bo...
Steel
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Leather Airplane Chairs With Riveted Aluminum & Leather Cushions
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of airplane chairs made of aluminum, and they have new brown leather seats and backs. They are originally from the 1940’s. The chairs are in good vintage condition. Th...
Aluminum
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
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
Gispen 412 Padded, Dark Green and Black Cushions Leather Upholstery
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Beautiful Gispen model 412 in dark green and black leather cushions with black bakelite armrests. This armchair is good condition and shows only minor signs of use like a light scrat...
Metal
Vintage square wooden stool with handle, Belgium ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920 / stool / wood / industrial / vintage / mid-century / design An industrial stool in lacquered wood, made in Belgium around 1920. With a recessed handle and 4 legs wit...
Wood
$473 / item
Plopp Stool Black, Carbon Steel 'Standard'
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta - stainless steel black version Model standard Measure: 50 cm high, 35 cm diameter “Plopp” is a stool designed by Zieta Prozessdesign which is a Poli...
Steel
Lawrence Laske Toothpick Cactus Table for Knoll Studio, model 81TR20
By Knoll, Lawrence Laske
Located in Chicago, IL
Lawrence Laske Toothpick Cactus Table for Knoll Studio, model 81TR20 Birds-eye maple top with solid maple legs. Metal manufacturer's label to un...
Aluminum
Vintage Set of Six Industrial Iron Chairs on Wheels with Wooden Seat
By Emeco
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...
Iron
Grey 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 grey iron frame. The weight of the stool is 9,7 kg. The diameter of th...
Iron
Grey 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 grey iron frame. The weight of the stool is 9,2 kg. The diameter of th...
Iron
Vintage German Industrial Workshop or Office Stools, Set of 3
Located in Hamburg, DE
Height adjustable workshop stools.Functional industrial stools with star base. The stools can be adjusted in height by manually turning … Read more Height adjustable workshop stools....
Metal
Strut Aluminum Handcrafted Pouf with Genuine Leather Seating in Off White
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Strut Pouf explores the strength and beauty held within simple geometric forms. Its compact volume is built around a clear relationship between mass, support and repetition. The...
Aluminum
Vintage Industrial Workshop or Office Stool, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Industrial Workshop or Office Stool, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Metal Styles: Industrial Country of Origin: Germany ...
Metal
1930, Paul Schuitema for Fana Metaal, Red Copper Chair with Wooden Armrests
By Paul Schuitema, Fana Metaal
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...
Copper
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 iron frame. The weight of the stool is 4,2 kg. The diameter of t...
Iron
Tubax Armchair in Black Faux Leather
By Tubax
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Easy Chair, from a Flemish designer in Black leathered with natural wooden armrests. The Armchair show some signs of use like some spots on the upholstery and the base as well as som...
Metal
Industrial Work Stool By Ama, circa 1930s
By Ama Elastik
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial work stool by Ama, circa 1930s - Ply seat - Sprung steel back rest - Designed by Albert Menger - Produced by Ama, Nordhalben - German, 1930s - Measures: 39cm wide ...
Beech
Authentic French Tolix Cyan Blue Stacking Steel Bar Height 30" Stools (Set of 4)
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Highwood, IL
Authentic Tolix Set of (4) Light Green (we think more or an Aqua is appropriate) Powder-Coated Steel Stacking H75 Bar Height Stools. Tolix Color spec is, RAL 6027. The seat height is...
Metal, Steel
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 light green iron frame. The weight of the stool is 9,7 kg. The diamete...
Iron
Industrial Workshop Stool, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial stool. It features a blue iron leg and a solid wooden seat. The diameter of the seat is 35 cm. The weight of the stool is 4,4 kg.
Iron
$2,212Sale Price / set|35% Off
1940s, Pair Swedish Adjustable Oak Office Chairs With Leather Seats By SMV
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of solid oak Swedish office chairs from the 1940s, manufactured by SMV (Svenska Möbelfabrikerna i Bodafors). These elegant functionalist chairs feature their original brown le...
Metal
Grey Industrial Workshop Stool, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial factory stool made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s It features a blue painted wooden seat and a grey iron frame. The weight of the stool is 10,5 kg. The ...
Iron
1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair Green Upholstery
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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