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.
Late 19th Century Large General Store Counter
Located in Dekalb, IL
This large-scale counter was originally built for a mercantile or general store, designed with multiple drawers for efficient storage and daily use. The piece is constructed from sol...
Pine
1950's Hospital Table / Trolley on Wheels with Opaxite Glass
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage medical table or trolley with original patina. The bottom shelf is original, made of opaxite glass. The top surface is replaced by a whit...
Metal
C1900 Ice Cream Parlour Table Mahogany X Base with a Thick Milk Glass Top
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful ice cream parlor table from the turn of the 19th century. White Milk Glass Top on a mahogany x stretcher base. Enamel feet keep the wo...
Milk Glass, Mahogany
1970’s stainless steel medical trolley
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1970’s stainless steel medical trolley Made by 'solema' this swedish made trolly offers many possible everyday uses. 2 tier with handles each end, fitted with easy glide wheels and...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Ice Cream Parlor Tables with Original Black Glass Tops
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare ice cream parlor tables from the 1920s with the original black glass tops and mahogany criss cross table bases that have cast ...
Glass, Mahogany
$2,278Sale Price|35% Off
1900s Adjustable Utility Table in Metal and Wood
Located in Milan, IT
1900s Adjustable Utility Table in Metal and Wood. Beautifully manufactured. The Tabletop fully rotates sideways / UpandDown.
Metal
19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century mahogany serving tray Hand made serving tray from solid mahogany with brass hardware. The oval tray has four handles along four drop-down sides. The tray sits a...
Mahogany
$1,118
H 7.88 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
Early 20th Century Chrome Art Deco Serving Table with Faux Turtle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful serving table from the French Art Deco period. The table has a sleek design, and a beautiful combination of shiny chrome and imitation tortoiseshell. The base of the table ...
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. Early 20th century, the open sewing basket has a woven...
Wicker
$1,788
H 30.52 in W 26.58 in D 16.54 in
Space Age Vintage Bar Cart Serving Trolley Green Chromed Metal 1970s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or serving trolley from green formica plates and chromed metal frame 1970s. Throughout its foldable parts on eac...
Metal
$3,430
H 31.7 in W 25.4 in D 16.93 in
Rare Victorian 1860 Hardwood Drinks Table with Crystal Decanter & Glasses Wheels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian heavy mahogany with carved column base on wheels side table with built in decanter and thr...
Crystal
$2,659
H 29.34 in W 25.99 in D 15.75 in
Stunning Antique Italian circa 1950's Brass & Glass Tea Cake Serving Trolley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, circa 1950’s Mid-Century Modern brass and glass Italian drinks trolley A good looking well made and decorative piece, the beauty...
Brass
Early 20th Century Rustic Country Work Table
Located in New Windsor, NY
This wonderful work table comes from an estate in Accord, NY that came out of an artist's studio. Charm of the homemade quality using scraps of wood and a cut down oak door or paneli...
Oak, Pine, Paint
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Sergio Rodrigues in Lacquered Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian modern "Augusto" round coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues, 1991 Black lacquered wood and marble top Sergio and Adolpho were already old acquaintances when, in 1991, the entr...
Marble
20th Century Industrial Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage wood and cast iron Industrial drafting table with an adjustable height and a pivoting surface . Lovely patina on the table top and has that wonderful old world feel that woul...
Iron
Very Large Early 20th Century Work Table
Located in London, England
Very large double sided 12 drawer drapers / shop table in oak with leatherette covered top. Fantastic gently restored condition. Circa 1900.
Faux Leather, Formica, Oak
French Early 20th Century Table Rafraichissoir
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful table called Rafraichissoir is originally use to put bottles into the brass containers with ices cubes. Very convenient to have it beside a sofa. It can be use as well...
Marble, Brass
Italian Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Woodbury, CT
This handsome neoclassical table in cream paint and parcel-gilt has a fluted apron with foliate carvings while the rose marble top has a cream marble beaded edge. Perfectly sized for...
Marble
1980s Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - small piece was cracked and glued again on the back side - see photos
Plastic
vintage hospital tool table
Located in østbirk, 8752
Vintage hospital tool table, originally used in a Hospital in the city of Sønderborg in Denmark. The frame is made of iron, the 2 removable trays are ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Wallpaper Hangers Work Table w/ Leaf
Located in Rochester, NY
Unusual design vintage wallpaper hangers work table with leaf for nine inch extra width that is hinged at both sides with mechanism that clips in pla...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage medical trolley in very good condition. Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The trolley is from the 80s and is produced in Hungary.
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century American industrial steel console with the most wonderful patina and traces of red paint. Table is perfect as a console table, sofa table, or sideboa...
Steel
Pair of Industrial Table with Granite Top
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of French industrial tables with a 1.5" thick granite top banded with copper. 1920 Dimensions 38 inches (97 cms) Wide 42 inches (107 cms) Deep 30 inches (76 cms) High. ...
Granite, Copper, Iron
Vintage Aeroplane Trolley
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Old airplane trolleys with a grey color. It has a very nice industrial look.
Aluminum
Vintage Aeroplane Trolley
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Old airplane trolleys with a grey color.It has a very nice industrial look.
Aluminum
Industrial Bar Cart Trolley
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern Industrial style bar cart trolley with weathered oak wooden tray shelves and a pipe frame raised on large casters. Dimensions: 20" W x 34"...
Metal
Sold
H 36.5 in W 30.5 in D 22.5 in
Industrial Well Designed Bauhaus Style Stainless Steel Bar or Serving Table
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Offering attractive proportions, great Minimalist design and versatile functions this Bauhaus style bar or serving table will suit any loft style or moderni...
Stainless Steel
Karnes Long Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
At its creation it's an industrial drying shelf from Flemish, Belgium, circa 1930. This vintage piece stood nine feet in height supporting shelves heavily laden with textile remnants...
Limestone, Iron
Industrial Serving Cart, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage serving cart was manufactured in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. It features iron construction, three wooden shelves and four iron wheels. The weight of the cart is ...
Iron