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.
3 chaises Bistrot Industrielle métal Multipl's / Joseph Mathieu FRANCE 1930
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 3 Side Chairs from La Société Industrielle des furniture Multipl’s, 1930s Original Patina consistent with age and use.
Metal
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's. This charming hand carved chair features its original finish with ...
Wood
$1,900 / item
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal. The round se...
Wood
Elm Windsor Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice stick back elm windsor chair, turned legs, in good overall condition with a lovely colour. 38.5" high 22" wide 14" seat depth 15" seat height You are welcome to view th...
Elm
$1,750 / item
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the Classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal. The round seat...
Wood
Solid Wood Karve Dining Chair in Black Ash by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
The solid wood Karve chair features soft curves and a contoured backrest exuding comfort and craftsmanship. The blackened finish accentuates the grain of the ash, beautiful from ever...
Hardwood, Ash
Rustic Antique English Countryhouse Captain Armchair
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Characterful English captain chair from the late 19th century, made of elm wood. The chair has a beautifully aged patina and a comfortable seat. A timeless piece of furniture with a ...
Elm
$22,436 / set
H 36.03 in W 21.46 in D 26.97 in
Art Deco Era Josef Frank Beech Vintage Windsor Chairs Vienna, circa 1925
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco outstanding and rare set of 6 Windsor chairs designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten and executed by Thonet, circa 1925. (Labeled underneath) The set consists of 5 green Windsor chairs...
Beech
18th Century Comb-Back Windsor Chair on Turned Legs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A fine quality comb-back Windsor armchair retaining a rich color and patina. The solid, shaped backsplats are flanked by three spindles above and below the bowed arms. These spindles...
Beech, Elm
$8,776
H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Art Deco Era Windsor Chair by Walter Sobotka Circle of Josef Frank, Vienna, 1932
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Era Windsor chair design attributed to Walter Sobotka Vienna 1932. The WIndsor chair from solid oakwood features a saddle seat and conical feet. Walter Sobotka (1888 Vienna - 1972 New York) has a leading position in 1929 and also from 1932 - 1934 he was Vice President of the Austrian Werkbund. He designed for the Austrian Werkbundsiedlung in the 14th district 2 buildings. In the interwar period he worked in the circle of Jaques Groag, Felix Augenfeld...
Oak
$3,978
H 36.82 in W 22.25 in D 25.4 in
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage brown beech armchair or Windsor chair, which was designed by Josef Frank, circa 1925, Austria. The armchair was made from solid beech, cherry stained and natural lac...
Beech
Functional art - Handcrafted Yew, Oak, and Ash Combback Windsor Chair
Located in Ilminster, GB
Cathedral Yew Comb Back Handcrafted in England, this sculptural Comb Back Windsor chair is a unique contemporary interpretation of the traditional English Windsor form. Created as a...
Ash, Oak, Yew
$5,609 / set
H 33.27 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Modern Beech Armchairs Altheim by Franz Schuster 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage pair of armchairs from beech designed by Franz Schuster, model Altheim, 1950s Vienna for Wiesner-Hager. A ...
Beech
Pair of 1930s Iron Windsor Chairs
By Canton Art Metal Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of metal windsor chairs by Canton Art Metal Company of Canton Ohio. Produced in the 1930s. This pair shows loss of paint and surface rust, but...
Iron