Industrial Decorative Art
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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Industrial
The Reading Hardware Company's Wood Brass Wall Sign
Located in New York, NY
"The Reading Hardware Company's Fine Builders Hardware" wall sign is an antique gem, blending craftsmanship and elegance. Its wood base exudes warmth, while the brass lettering adds ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Pair Round Cardboard Blue & White Bicycle Wall Signs European
Located in New York, NY
Pair of European cardboard bicycle signs. Blue and white in color. Appropriate wear from age. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is located in one of our NYC locations.
Category
20th Century Belgian Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
European White & Red Enamel Steel Telephone Sign
Located in New York, NY
White steel telephone sign from Belgium with enameled red lettering. Four cut out holes for mounting. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. One available. Please note, this ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Steel, Enamel
Vintage Red Paint Decorated Extra Long Sled Attributed To Flexible Flyer
By Flexible Flyer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extra long red paint decorated wood sled with black painted rails with seating for four. No visible marks. Attributed to Fexible Flyer, circa 1930's probably by S.L. Allen Co. of ...
Category
20th Century Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
French Radio Sonora Steel Frame Glass Hanging Sign
Located in New York, NY
A European French hanging sign for "Radio Sonora, Clear As A Bell, Phono" featuring a steel frame and glass. This piece brings a touch of vintage charm with its steel frame with two mounting eye pins at the top, evoking the essence of classic French radio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
French Steel Frame & Glass Coiffure Hairdressing Sign
Located in New York, NY
A European French "coiffure" sign, translating to "hairdressing," with a double-sided steel frame. This vintage piece captures the spirit of old hairdressing salons, featuring a stee...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Abstract Metal Triptych in Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
Bold and enigmatic, this large-scale abstract triptych combines the hand of man and the hand of nature. The form has a minimalist simplicity: three sheets of metal are set within bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Abstract Metal Triptych in Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
Bold and enigmatic, this large scale abstract triptych combines the hand of man and the hand of nature. The form has a Minimalist simplicity: three sheets of metal are set within bla...
Category
2010s European Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Abstract Metal Triptych in Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
Bold and enigmatic, this large scale abstract triptych combines the hand of man and the hand of nature. The form has a Minimalist simplicity: three sheets of metal are set within bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Fleur-de-Lis Fireback
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Abstract Metal Triptych in Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
Bold and enigmatic, this large-scale abstract triptych combines the hand of man and the hand of nature. The form has a minimalist simplicity: three sheets of metal are set within bla...
Category
2010s European Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Fleur-de-lis Fireback
Located in Dallas, TX
Fleur-de-Lis Fireback
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find ...
Category
20th Century Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
William Alexander Drake 'Am., 1891-1979' Watercolor, Industrial Complex at Night
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A haunting view of an industrial complex working overnight under a deep blue sky. White smoke and exhaust billows out of the chimneys and a tall watch tower with lights and a clock s...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
1930s Caruso's Old New York Restaurant Enamel Sign
Located in Garnerville, NY
Caruso's cobalt blue and white enamel wall mounted sign. From the restaurant in Poughkeepsie, NY's Little Italy neighborhood. Circa 1930-40. Originally mounted on the side of the bui...
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Iron
19th Century French Round Industrial Wooden Wall Mirror - Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique French monumental sized industrial wooden wall mirror with its original mirror glass, in good condition. Wear consistent wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Architectural Clock Face with Gilt Numbers and Hands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large 72 inch diameter acretectual clock face in painted and gilt steel. The clock is for decorative purposes and is not running. Vey sturdy and heavy.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
20th Century French Round Industrial Vintage Convex Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large round, vintage Art Deco French industrial designed convex wall mirror in its original distressed condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1940, France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Frohse Anatomical Chart by A.J. Nystrom, Plate No. 4, Circulatory System, 1918
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressively sized and meticulously executed American Frohse pulldown anatomical chart depicting the human circulatory system, published by A.J. Nystrom & Co., Chicago.
Plate No. 4 in an influential series of large, highly detailed color lithographs initiated by German anatomist and doctor Fritz Frohse. Annotated in English, and edited and augmented by famed medical illustrator Max Brödel...
Category
1910s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Frohse Anatomical Chart by A.J. Nystrom, Plate No. 8: Digestive System, 1947
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressively sized and meticulously executed American Frohse pulldown anatomical chart depicting the human digestive system, published by A.J. Nyst...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Rendering of a Photo of Yale Locks-Hardware, Stamford Connecticut
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique circa 1897 rendering of an Aerial photograph view of the huge complex of the manufacturing company formerly residing in Stamford, Connecticut.
Image measures 18 3/4 x 34 1/4...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
1940s Vintage Black and White Porcelain EXIT Sign
Located in Wallkill, NY
Cool 1940s porcelain EXIT sign. Measuring: 18 in long x 5 in.
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Industrial 24 in. Yellow Enameled Brooklyn TWP Street Sign
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed Industrial enameled yellow steel sign with Brooklyn TWP. from Brooklyn, PA. in black lettering. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Pl...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Framed Piece of Boot Leather Explaining Boot Making Process
Located in New York, NY
2010 pine wood framed leather piece explaining how an artisan used reclaimed materials in his book making process. The glass is intact. With mounting wire on back. Please note, this ...
Category
2010s American Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood, Paper
European Gurdon or "Tar" Street Sign Black Yellow Paint
Located in New York, NY
20th century French steel street sign in black and yellow enamel. Goudron translates in English to Tar. Original patina. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
Category
20th Century French Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel, Steel
French Street Sign Boulevard Des Pheniciens Blue & White Enamel over Steel
Located in New York, NY
Street sign from 20th century France. Manufactured out of steel with blue and white enamel. In French "Boulevard des Pheniciens" translates in English as "Boulevard of the Phoenician...
Category
20th Century French Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel, Steel
20th C. Nickel Plated NYC Jewett Refrigerator Co. Sign
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century industrial brass sign with a nickel finish. Says "The Jewett Refrigerator Co. New York City". This can be seen at our 400 Gillig...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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Cultural Revolution Enamel on Steel Plaque
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Antique Sign for Bicycles Delta, Belgium, 1934
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1970s Framed Floral Embroidery Wall Hanging
Located in Jacksonville, FL
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H 14.75 in W 7.25 in D 1.5 in
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Metal Abstract Artwork
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Muscular and enigmatic, this large-scale abstract artwork combines the hand of man and the hand of nature. The form has a minimalist simplicity: a bro...
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2 Vintage German Deutschland Enameled Motor Car Grille Badges Emblems
Located in Dayton, OH
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European Round Blue & White Enameled Steel Bicycle Sign
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French "in Case of Fire" Red & White Enamel Steel Sign
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Industrial Wood Mold Wall Art
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful and artistic industrial wood mold as wall art, small enough to place in any space while keeping a natural and stylish look in your design.
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Industrial decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial decorative art 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial decorative art made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, A.J. Nystrom & Co, Fritz Frohse, and Max Brödel. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $7,699 while the average work can sell for $645.