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
Green Industrial Iron Workshop Swivel Stool, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial three-legged height adjustable workshop stool made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Measures: Min.- Max. seat height: 40 cm - 57 cm.
Seat diameter: 34 cm.
Weight...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Tolix Steel High-Back Counter Height Stools in Satin Powder-Coat Made in France
Located in Chicago, IL
Tolix Counter-Height Stools with High-Backs in a powder-coated satin clear coat. These are the Genuine Made in France Tolix and not the copies. We currently have in excess of 900-pie...
Category
2010s French Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
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...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal
Height adjustable T60 workshop chair by Oldeberg & Olsen for Knoll, Inc., 1947
By Knoll, Odelberg Olsen
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stockholm-based steel entrepreneurs and wholesalers Anders Olson and John Odelberg founded a company in the 1940s to manufacture these office chairs. Knoll, Inc. in the USA took over...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Seating
Materials
Chrome
Tolix Genuine Hand-Made in France Pair Counter Height Stools Powdered-Coated
Located in Chicago, IL
Tolix Pair of Counter Height Stools in a Powder-coated bright Yellow. We have hundreds of genuine made in France Tolix Chairs, Tolix Bar Height Stools, Counter Height Stools and even...
Category
2010s French Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Re-Purposed Industrial Ship Hatch Captain's Lounge Chair
Located in Lafayette, IN
This custom-made piece started its life as an authentic US Naval scuttle hatch that was then re-imagined in our workshop as a truly unique lounge chair. Hatch was cleaned, polished, and reconfigured into an ergonomic chair shape. A custom, nautical-inspired, wooden base was handcrafted of reclaimed timber. The over-all shape was inspired by 18th Century cannon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of vintage 1970s iron and wood stools Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of vintage 1970s iron and wood stools Italian design.
CONDITION:
In good condition, show signs of wear and tear given by time
SIZING:
Height 93 cm; Width 38 cm; Length 50 cm
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Munch Desk chair with Loop Cream boucle handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Designed with both dining and desk use in mind, the Much chair whith wooden arms is a versatile chair that offers a unique and elegant solution for your home.
Crafted from a sturdy ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Original French Tolix Glossy Dark Grey Table Height Stools - Set of (4) 18" High
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of (4) Original French Tolix Dining Table Height Glossy Dark Grey Powder-Coated Welded Steel Stacking Stools. The Tolix Dining Table Height Stools are the same height as a dining...
Category
2010s French Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Flat Steel Industrial Task Chair by Remington Rand..original , pure unmolested
Located in Buffalo, NY
Flat Steel Industrial Task Chair by Remington Rand..original , pure unmolested... Amazing original condition,,Adjustable height..Extremely comfortable..
Category
1830s American Antique Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
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...
Category
20th Century Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Award-Winning Kartell 4870 Stackable Chairs, Anna Castelli Design, 1980s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Pair of award-winning stackable chairs Kartell 4870, designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in 1986.
This beautiful model was awarded with the ‘Compasso D’Oro’ 1987. The des...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Plastic
Green Tripod Industrial Design Stool Set, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Industrial Design Tripod Stool set. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. Green lacquered steel tripod base with beech wood round seat. One stool has been altered to a higher seat,...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Blue Industrial Iron Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial iron chair
- Made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s
- The weight of the chair is 4 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Industrial Style Molded Plywood Seats Industrial Drafting Stools MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Industrial Style Molded Plywood Seats Industrial Drafting Stools MINT!
Adjustable Seat Height:
24"-29"
Category
20th Century North American Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Friso Kramer Upholstered Industrial Drafting Chair in Red, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century office chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. This chair has a height adjustable backrest that also pivots vertically a bit to adjust with the sitter. It is al...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Wooden Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat.
You can customize the measurements, colors and the seat (wood or iron).
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Industrial Slatted Steel Bench, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Industrial Slatted Steel Bench, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Industrial Style Molded Plywood Seats Industrial Drafting Stools MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Industrial Style Molded Plywood Seats Industrial Drafting Stools MINT!
Adjustable Seat Height:
24"-29"
Category
20th Century Unknown Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
20th Century French Industrial Metal Chair - Vintage Work Chair by Henri Lieber
By Flambo, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal
Industrial Stool, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial stool. It features a blue iron leg and a solid wooden seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Industrial Work Stools by Ama, circa 1930s
By Ama Elastik
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial work stools by Ama, circa 1930s
- Price is per stool
- Steel frame
- Solid Elm seat with ply backrest
- Designed by Albert Menger
- Produced by Ama, Nordhalben
- ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Set 4 TOLEDO Plywood and Steel Industrial Dining Chairs / c.1940S
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great Set of 4 matching Plywood and Steel Industrial Dining Chairs / c.1940S: Manufactured by the Toledo Metal Furniture Co. Retain original finish / patina.. Also retain all 16 foo...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal
1930, W.H. Gispen, Original Very Early 204 Chair with Horse Hair Filling
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...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Contemporary Bench 'Liang 1' Made of Terrazzo, by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
LIANG 1 Bench by Bentu Design
Concrete and ceramic waste / Terrazzo
2000×400×445 mm
140 kg
Outdoor use: OK
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Bentu Desing is a Guangzhou-based experimental design studio ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Seating
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Industrial Stool, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial stool. It features a grey iron body and a solid wooden seat. The weight of the stool is 7 kg.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Authentic French Tolix Cyan Blue Stacking Steel Bar Height 30" Stools (Set of 4)
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Chicago, 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...
Category
2010s French Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Boeing B-52 Bombardier's Ejection Seat For Lower Deck
By Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is an ejection seat from a Boeing B-52 that is set up for training. The tag on the seat indicates that it was the Bombardier's seat which is a downward ejecting seat located on ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Bar Stools Industrial Style Wood and Iron Mid-Century Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Industrial stools
If you are interested, but have any questions regarding this article, contact me and I will be happy to answer your questions as soon as possible.
Pair of industri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Repose" 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Industrial Leather and Iron Swivel Stool
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Industrial leather and iron swivel stool from the 1930-1940's. The maximum height is 75 cm or 29,5 inches. The leather is old reupholstery which is in great condition. Subtle patina ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
2010s French Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Modern Industrial Black Bench by Peter Harrison with Aluminum Joinery
Located in Middle Grove, NY
The Kauai bench has a completely unorthodox leg system that is joined by Industrial aluminum brackets. Six legs and six connections to the top, this bench has a repeating rhythm that...
Category
2010s American Industrial Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Stool by the Evertaut Company England
By Evertaut
Located in Faversham, GB
An industrial work stool by British seating company Evertaut.
This examples retain the original pitch pine seats and company badge logos at the base of the four splayed legs.
In or...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Steel in Rotation Chair by Zieta, Polished Stainless Steel
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
Steel In Rotation Chair by Zieta, stainless steel (inox)
Measures: 80 x 45 x 60 cm.
SIR NO. 3 CHAIR is a conceptual dialogue between design and art. Like many of Oskar Zieta’s ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early 20th C. Twisted Wire Fixed Small Stool, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original early 20th century twisted wire fixed small stool. The round stool seat is made of solid oak wood retaining the original stained finish.
Creator unknown.
Dat...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
"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...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Custom Made Industrial Cronos I Armchair in Steel Powder Coated and Corduroy.
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
The youngest of the first generation of Titans, Cronos I is famous for his strength and dire need to rule. While some may see his obsessions as selfish, the Cronos I armchair embodie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stacking Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat.
You can customize the measurements, colours and the seat (wood or iron).
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of 3 Artisan Bar Stool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Urban Industrial Five Leg Round Bar Stool Backless Metal Seat Blackened Finish
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
This simple urban industrial, sturdy bar stool is composed of five round bar legs and a robust steel seat. It's backless design makes it easy to store under counter tops. Each one is...
Category
2010s American Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Oak Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat.
You can customize the measurements, colors and the seat (wood or iron).
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of vintage 1970s red garden chairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of red painted iron garden chairs, Italian design, 1970s.
CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Height 80 cm; Width 48 cm; Length 58 cm
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
American Designer, Stool, Metal, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-painted metal industrial stool designed and produced in the US, 1930s.
Seat height 17”
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Copper
Industrial green painted stool with steel base and wooden top, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / stool / steel, wood / Vintage / Mid-Century / Industrial
French 1930s industrial tripod stool painted in mint green. This stool has a sturdy steel base and a round w...
Category
1930s French Vintage Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Rene Malaval 'Radar' Metal Mid-Century French Garden Chairs Set of 2
By Rene Malaval
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Rene Malaval 'Radar' Metal Mid-Century French Garden Chairs Set of 2
Indoor/outdoor - Garden decoration - Industrial
French post-war steel garden chairs by Rene Malaval for Bloc Meta...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Steel & Wood Tripod Stool, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial tripod stool, made of steel and wood. Saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia. The diameter of the seat is 32 cm. The widest point at the bottom of the legs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
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 52cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Industrial Angle Steel and Wood Chairs
By Angle Steel Stool Company
Located in New York, NY
Nice Industrial chairs in older, but not original, red paint finish, with weathered wood seats. Oddly, one chair is a but shorter than the rest (shorter chair...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Seating
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Artisanal Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Classic Bar Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Seating
Materials
Steel
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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