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.
Vintage Boho Original 1977 Anatomy Sketch on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This compelling vintage original anatomy sketch of hands on paper offers a fascinating glimpse into artistic study, rendered with a delicate yet precise hand. The intricate details o...
Glass, Wood, Paper
"Lamb Chops Feature (High-Low Foods)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
This graphite drawing by Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald is an homage to the charm and artistry of mid-century advertisements and print media. Entitled ""Lamb Chops Feature (High-Low Foods)," the illustration envisions a vintage newspaper...
Paper
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Warren McArthur Aircraft Seating Proposal Drawing, 1941
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur rare original pencil proposal sketch (SK 1749) for an aircraft passenger seat for the Lockheed Corporation. This proposal was accepted and the seat was manufactured...
Paper
Painting "Ritratto a un solo tratto" by Enzio Wenk, 2001
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Marker on paper.
Paper
French Surrealism Lithograph manner of Dali by B.A.G. Guillot
Located in Miami, FL
Original Surrealism Black and White Lithograph An intriguing piece of art piece signed B.A.G. Guillot. This is a limited edition number 1/25, and E.A. or epreuve d'artiste. Guillo...
Paper
Large Abstract Drawing by G. Bradshaw-Smith
By Gillian Bradshaw-Smith
Located in NYC, NY
A large fine pastel drawing of an abstract figure from the Cordier and Ekstrom Gallery, Madison Avenue, New York by Gillian Bradshaw-Smith.
Paper
Italian Academy Drawing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great figurative study from a great school - The Roman Academy of Fine Art
Italian Academy Drawing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
charcoal nude study
$1,839Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 39.5 in D 1 in
Large Vintage Original Nude Female Form Study, Charcoal Sketch on Canvas
Located in Lutz, FL
Original charcoal and wash on vellum laid on canvas. Subject is a seated nude female torso with crossed leg, executed in a modern academic figural study style with expressive contour...
Canvas, Wood
$412
H 12.21 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Original Aviation Pencil Drawing Depicting a Hanriot HD 1 WWI Aircraft
Located in Milan, IT
Pencil drawing depicting a single-seat biplane airplane fighter Hanriot HD 1, by Riccardo Cavigioli. Measure with frame cm 49 x 31 - inch19.3 x 11.8. Riccardo Cavigioli was born in ...
Paper
French Architectural Drawings
Located in Seattle, WA
set of 3 framed and matted french architectural drawings of Propriete de Mr Jugla on the Rue Vital No 39, Paris-Passy. dated Feb. 20, 1894
Metal
Floral Panel Sculpture Made by Marta Marzotto, 1980s
Located in taranto, IT
original sculpture panel from the 1980s drawing by marta marzotto , probably made in high relief in wood or on a compact support overall size 60 x 60 cm, worked panel 40 x 40 cm ...
Plastic, Wood
Abstract Artwork by Miriam Kubach
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract charcoal drawing by Miriam Kubach, American, circa 1960s. Similar to works by Louise Bourgeois from the same era. It is executed on paper and has been professionally framed ...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper
Paper
$4,500 / item
H 65.5 in W 47.75 in D 1.25 in
21st C India Ink Drawings '2 Available/Sold Separately' by Elliot Bergman
Located in Wainscott, NY
21st Century Black India Ink Drawings framed in Handmade Steel by Elliot Bergman They are heavily layered and distinctly textured. Bergman utilizes both traditional tools and foun...
Metal
Set of Four Very Large Botanical Charts by Druck Von Carl Bollman, German
By Hermann Zippel and Carl Bollmann
Located in valatie, NY
Important set of four very large botanical (chromolithograph) wall charts by Druck Von Carl Bollman, German, circa 1880. Botanical wall charts hav...
Paper