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.
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Warren McArthur Occasional Table, 1942
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur Occasional Table, 1942 Stained maplewood top with black-painted edge over a lightweight aluminum frame. The tubular structure is engineered with McArthur’s signature ...
Maple
Rusty Steel Game Table in Industrial Style, Hand-Crafted, USA, 1960s
By Richard Serra
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderfully primitive version of well-scaled game table with splayed legs. Weathered with an incredibly developed aged surface, this striking form needs very little else and could ...
Steel
$1,539
H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in
1960s Georgian Furnishing Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Console Game Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Made of beautiful mahogany, this console features crafted satinwood inlay detailing the top, the legs and the side panels. Table opens to a beautifully banded finished top in very go...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$1,685Sale Price|30% Off
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 26.19 in
Antique Spillman & Co St Martins Lane London Extending Occasional Games Table
By Spillman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely condition antique Spillman & Co St Martins Lane London extending large side or occasional table This is a very well made and versat...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Green Leather Occasional Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Green Leather Occasional Table
Leather, Wood
Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco aluminum desk and chair designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930s. The chair measures 31"H x 15.75"W x 17"D x 18" seat height.
Aluminum
Warren McArthur Art Deco Dining Table, Aluminum & Black Formica, 1938
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
This square table by Warren McArthur, circa 1938, embodies the refined industrial elegance that defines the designer’s work. With its compact yet generous 42 x 42 inch footprint, it ...
Aluminum
Fine French Art Deco Game / Occasional Table by Rinck
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rinck - established in 1841 and directed by Maurice Rinck in the Art Deco / mid-century period. A fine game / tea table in elm with a reversible top (wood on one side and felt on the other) with four tapered legs and chrome cup...
Chrome
$1,150Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
20th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Foldable Game Table in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century French hand-carved walnut foldable game table in Louis XV style with leather top. Once the piece is folded the measurements are 100 per 50 cm. Good original condition wi...
Walnut
Warren McArthur Side Table with Patinated Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren McArthur aluminum table with patinated wooden top.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Foldable Game Table, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Flexible game table with a foldable base. A functional design. Can be used as a game table or a regular table. The square tabletop is covered with green felt on top and features a ...
Metal
$4,715 / set
H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Italian Artisan Reproduction of the 1960s Game Table with 4 Chairs Wood Brass
Located in Prato, IT
Veneered in ebonized wood with gilded brass inserts. Gilded bronze applications. Fair condition: some scratches and small lacks Dimensions: cm W 80 x D 80 x H 79.
Ormolu, Brass
Contemporary Abstract Game Table with Checkerboard Top, Made in USA
Located in Queens, NY
American contemporary painted and decoupage abstract design game table with a checkerboard / chess top with "scattered" game squares and swag form a...
Paint, Wood
$4,600 / set
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Warren McArthur Art Deco Bedside Tables, Aluminum & Bakelite, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Warren McArthur (American, 1885-1961) Pair of Art Deco Bed Side Tables, with black Bakelite tops above aluminum bases. 30" H x 22" W x 22" D. Provenance: A New York City Collection.
Aluminum
Sold
H 36.42 in W 56.3 in D 29.93 in
Industrial Design Limited Edition 325 District Eight 242 Foosball Football Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely limited edition 325 vintage foosball table made by District Eight design A very good looking well m...
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Brass and Chrome Game Table
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury Campaign style brass and chrome games or card table with a removable top and folding legs for easy storage. The square top has a sculptural element with patched brass sect...
Brass
Industrial Counter Height Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Industrial Counter Height Table Cast Iron Machine Mount 2"Thick limestone distressed table
Cast Stone, Limestone
French Iron and Wood Game Table with Leather Top and Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Game table with two attached chairs with custom cushions.
Industrial Cast Iron and Limestone Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
2" thick of Limestone and Industrial cast Iron center table, can be use as a game table as well.
Limestone, Iron
Italian Art Deco Square Top Metal Table on Tapered Pedestal Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian art deco square top metal table on tapered pedestal base. Can be used as an occasional table, garden table, or game table.
Metal