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.
Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Eastman Kodak No. 2 folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with that folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This camera has retained its original finish...
Chrome
Mission High, San Panoramic Photo c.1952
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original black and white panoramic photo of Mission High School in San Francisco, California. Professionally framed. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1952. M...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Military Panoramic Photo in Original Walnut Frame c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original black and white panoramic photo of the Fifth Infantry at Atascadero Camp in San Luis Obisbo, California. Framed with a custom matte and in the original beveled wal...
Glass, Wood, Paper
New Jersey c1932 Car Crash Photo with Nearby Onlookers in 1932 Period Clothes
Located in Port Jervis, NY
One off of a 1930 car crash in New Jersey during the depression. Taken from the original role of film. Onlookers galore dressed in period garb. Framed and re...
Glass, Hardwood, Paper
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District Buildings.
Located in Miami, FL
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District, professionally printed and framed. This photograph was part of an exhibit by a local artist, who photographed many of ...
Paper
A Large Photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District Buildings.
Located in Miami, FL
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District, professionally printed and framed. This photograph was part of an exhibit by a local artist, who photographed many of ...
Paper
Large Urban Industrial Art Sculpture w/ Photo Transparency & Lucite "Diptych 2"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This large floor piece "Diptych 2" consists of two clear Lucite panels that encase pinhole photo transparencies with images taken from under an urban expressway. The panels are held ...
Steel
Urban Industrial Art Photo Transparency, Lucite, LED Lights "Underpass"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This piece, "Underpass", is constructed of acrylic panels, photo transparencies, embedded LED lights, steel and paint, and is designed to be hung on a wall using four chrome plated s...
Steel
Large Historical Brighton Beach New York Railroad Bridge Photo
By Acme Photo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large original vintage historical builders photo of the Brighton Beach railroad bridge at Neptune Ave. Hand lettering on the mat are the names of the ...
Paper
Urban Industrial Art Photo Transparency, Lucite, LED Lights "Under the El"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This piece, "Under the El", is constructed of acrylic panels, photo transparencies, embedded LED lights, steel and paint, and is designed to be hung on a wall using four chrome plate...
Steel
Urban Industrial Art Photo Transparency, Lucite, LED Lights "Chain Link"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This piece, "Chain Link", is constructed of acrylic panels, photo transparencies, embedded LED lights, steel and paint, and is designed to be hung on a wall using four chrome plated ...
Steel
Urban Art Pinhole Photo Transparency and Lucite "Board"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This hanging piece "Board" consists of clear Lucite panels that encase a pinhole photo transparency with images taken from under an urban expressway. The panels are held together wit...
Steel
Large Urban Industrial Art Sculpture w/ Photo Transparency & Lucite "Diptych 1"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This large floor piece "Diptych 1" consists of two clear Lucite panels that encase pinhole photo transparencies with images taken from under an urban expressway. The panels are held ...
Steel
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District Buildings.
Located in Miami, FL
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District, professionally printed and framed. This photograph was part of an exhibit by a local artist, who photographed many of ...
Paper
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District Buildings.
Located in Miami, FL
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District, professionally printed and framed. This photograph was part of an exhibit by a local artist, who photographed many of ...
Paper
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District Buildings.
Located in Miami, FL
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District, professionally printed and framed. This photograph was part of an exhibit by a local artist, who photographed many of ...
Paper
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District Buildings.
Located in Miami, FL
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District, professionally printed and framed. This photograph was part of an exhibit by a local artist, who photographed many of ...
Paper
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District Buildings.
Located in Miami, FL
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District, professionally printed and framed. This photograph was part of an exhibit by a local artist, who photographed many of ...
Paper
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District Buildings.
Located in Miami, FL
A large photograph of Miami's Little River Industrial District, professionally printed and framed. This photograph was part of an exhibit by a local artist, who photographed many of ...
Paper
Historic Early Race Car Photo
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barney Oldfield photo by Howe and Arthur.
Paper
Urban Industrial Art Photo Transparency, Lucite, LED Lights "Tree"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This piece, "Tree", is constructed of acrylic panels, photo transparencies, embedded LED lights, steel and paint, and is designed to be hung on a wall using four chrome plated stando...
Steel
Black and White 1920s Photo of a New York Boat Builder Workshop
Located in New Windsor, NY
Black and white photo of craftsmen preparing and assembling a boats skeletal system suspended from the beams and rafters to work all sides and underneath the boat. Looking on is a ge...
Paper
Urban Art Pinhole Photo Transparency and Lucite "I-95"
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This hanging piece "I-95" consists of clear Lucite panels that encase a pinhole photo transparency with images taken from under an urban expressway. The panels are held together with...
Steel
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 0.05 in
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn, Photo by Vincent Rossell, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell Vintage gelatin silver print Photographer's credit stamp, Audrey Hepburn collection stamp and numerical notations verso From the Personal Collection of Audrey Hepburn...
Paper
H 12 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in
Camera, A History of Photography from Daguerreotype to Digital by Todd Gustavson
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Camera: A History of Photography from Daguerreotype to Digital by Todd Gustavson Hardcover Book. New York: Sterling Innovation, 2006. First Edition. Large Hardcover. First editio...
Paper
H 31.11 in W 44.1 in D 1.58 in
Antique Nautical Historical Picture of the Ship Virgen De Africa Cadiz, 1917
Located in Milan, IT
Large black and white historical picture depicting the ship Virgen de Africa Cadiz, dated 1917. Original frame, 112 x 79 - inches 44 x 31. Good condition.
Paper
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Antique Hardcover Book 'The Forties' by Keylin & Cohen, Folk Art, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Forties: As Reported By The New York Times By Keylin, Arleen; Cohen, Jonathan. Title The Forties: As Reported by the New York Times Author Keyli...
Paper
H 27.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.5 in
Photo of New York City World Trade Centers, 1979
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Photo taken in 1979 from the infamous New York City Piers off of Christopher Street of lower Downtown Manhattan. Artist proof 2/2 and signed by phot...
Paper
H 15 in W 23.25 in D 0.1 in
Vintage Ski Photography, Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'A Courageous Jump'
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
This Item is not mounted. Vintage Ski photography, antique Alpine Ski photograph. 'A COURAGEOUS JUMP', a new mounted black and white photograph...
Paper
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.89 in
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Panoramic View
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'PANORAMIC VIEW', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarit...
Paper, Wood
H 14.97 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Ski Photography, Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'Descent in Powder'
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Ski Photography, antique Alpine Ski Photograph. 'Descent in Powder’, a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s s...
Paper
H 10.24 in W 6.5 in D 0.39 in
Black Forest Rustic Photo Frame with Original Glass Plate, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely rustic black Forest photo frame from the late 19th century, around 1880 in Austria. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this antique photo fra...
Blown Glass, Softwood
H 14.97 in W 20.48 in D 0.01 in
Vintage, Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, Davos Parsenn
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'DAVOS, PARSENN', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930's skiing photograph. Black & white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge, so please do check out our other ski photos...
Paper
H 20.48 in W 14.97 in D 0.01 in
Vintage, Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, Der Sprung
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ski photography. 'Der Sprung'', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Black & white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge. Prior to being a recreational activity skiing was purely a means of travelling from A to B through the snow, it only started to become the sport it is today in the mid-1800s. The price displayed is for the mounted photo only. Image size 40cm x 25.5cm = 15 ½" X 10". The alpine photograph...
Paper
H 14.97 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'OPPS'
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Ski Photography, antique Alpine Ski photograph. 'OPPS!', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing...
Paper
H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 1 in
Large Vintage Typeset Print Blocks c.1950-Price is for the pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is for the pair. Large metal on wood typeset print blocks. One was used to create a "Note" form and the other a "ATT" form. Work great as trivets. Shown with life si...
Metal
H 51 in W 63 in D 3 in
Monumental Enlarged Photo 'Great Palace of Fine Art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very Evocative Enlarged Photo depicting The Great Palace of Fine arts , France.. Truly amazing photo.. apparently lifted from archival library.Purchased out of an estate, Label on ba...
Wood, Paper
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 7 in
Antique "No. 1A Folding Pocket Kodak" Camera c.1899-1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original "No. 1A Folding Pocket Kodak" folding camera. The body of camera is wrapped in leather with red bellows, chrome and brass accents and two chrome kick stands. It ...
Chrome
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Large Kodak No. 2C Folding Pocket Camera/Leather Case c.1914
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original large Eastman Kodak No. 2C folding pocket camera with red bellows. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.25 inches. O...
Brass, Chrome
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Large Kodak No. 2 Folding Camera with Leather Case c.1903 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large leather wrapped Eastman Kodak Anastigmat No.2 folding camera with chrome and brass accents. Original leather case with brass lock. Folds smoothly closed to 2.25 inch...
Chrome, Brass
H 6.25 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" Folding Camera c.1909-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with a leather handle and it folds smoothly closed to 1.25 inches. This camera has retained its orig...
Chrome
H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 1 in
Large Vintage Typeset Advertising Print Block c.1950-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large individual metal and wood typeset print block of a lighthouse used in advertising. Copper plate accents on the lighthouse. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTUR...
Metal
H 4 in W 2.25 in D 1 in
Collection of 29 Copper Typeset Portrait Print Blocks c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Collections of 29 individual metal on wood typeset portrait print blocks used in newspapers. Highly reflective when light hits them. Sold as sets. CREATOR Unknown. DA...
Metal, Copper
H 50.01 in W 63.39 in D 2.37 in
Lithograph of "104" by Stephane Couturier, 2008
Located in Lisboa, PT
This artwork, is one of a series of 40 lithographs created by Stephane Couturier, a French photographer, and it s a representation of the "104", a cultural center in Paris and a form...
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 7.5 in
Rare Green Eastman Kodak "No. 1" Folding Camera and Case, circa 1909-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original Eastman Kodak 1A Jr. folding camera with the hand triggered shutter release. The body of camera is all leather with a pop out view finder and it folds sm...
Chrome
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 7 in
Rare Blue Eastman Kodak "No. 1" Folding Camera and Case, circa.1909-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original Eastman Kodak 1A Jr. folding camera with the hand triggered shutter release. The body of camera is all leather with a pop out view finder and it folds sm...
Chrome
H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in
Collection of 19 Brown Typeset Advertising Print Blocks, circa 1940 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A collection of 19 individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture circa 1940. Materials and techniques metal on wood. Condition good minor wear. Dimensions : H 10 in. W 10 in. D 1 in. (Collection), Individual block sizes vary. History Salvaged from a paper factory...
Metal