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Industrial Garden Ornaments

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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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Style: Industrial
Large 19th C French Antique Verdigris Chocolate Vat Garden Element Large Planter
Large 19th C French Antique Verdigris Chocolate Vat Garden Element Large Planter

Large 19th C French Antique Verdigris Chocolate Vat Garden Element Large Planter

Located in New York, NY

Incredible over-scale copper chocolate pot, or vat, in attractive original verdigris finish. This impressive pot can be repurposed as a large planter, or just a stand alone sculptura...

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19th Century French Antique Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Copper, Iron

Vintage galvanized Zinc Rose Watering Can with Long Spout Schneider Can 3 Liter
Vintage galvanized Zinc Rose Watering Can with Long Spout Schneider Can 3 Liter

Vintage galvanized Zinc Rose Watering Can with Long Spout Schneider Can 3 Liter

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming and increasingly rare vintage galvanized zinc steel watering can by Schneiderkanne, Germany, dating to the 1940s. With a capacity of approximately 3 liters, this beautiful...

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal, Steel, Zinc

Iron Eiffel Tower Garden Trellis
Iron Eiffel Tower Garden Trellis

Iron Eiffel Tower Garden Trellis

Located in New York, NY

7 Foot Eiffel Tower Décor Piece used as Garden Trellis. One of a kind, Custom made for a Florida designer between the 1950s- 1970s. Was first used indoors in a Paris themed...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Steel, Sheet Metal, Iron

Industrial Era Antique Wire Winder
Industrial Era Antique Wire Winder

Industrial Era Antique Wire Winder

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique iron wire winder with knob, handled. Dimensions: 25" W, 26 1/2" H, 9 1/2" W Condition: Please see detail photos. Original condition and heavily rusted and worn, will rotate w...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Plant Labels
Plant Labels

Plant Labels

$379 / set

Plant Labels

Located in London, England

Lead tablet plant labels on spikes. Circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Steel, Lead

Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Round Pedestal Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly rare 1960s pedestal planters by Willy Guhl. Sturdy yet lightweight, the planters are sculpted from fiber cement with a hollow interior. Oval-shaped opening and base with a...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

"Corrugated Wrap, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
"Corrugated Wrap, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

"Corrugated Wrap, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler

By Gordon Chandler

Located in Chicago, IL

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Steel

Large 19th Century European Foundry Bowl on Wheels
Large 19th Century European Foundry Bowl on Wheels

Large 19th Century European Foundry Bowl on Wheels

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This striking 19th-century European foundry bowl features worn green paint and a richly weathered patina. Measuring 43 1/2” in diameter and 35” tall, its industrial design and sturdy...

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19th Century European Antique Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Authentic oak storage barrel, circa 1910
Authentic oak storage barrel, circa 1910

Authentic oak storage barrel, circa 1910

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Authentic oak storage barrel with a robust and rustic appearance. This sturdy barrel is made of solid oak wood and reinforced with iron bands for extra durability. The natural aging ...

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1910s French Vintage Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Large Industrial Era Lidded Copper Jug
Antique Large Industrial Era Lidded Copper Jug

Antique Large Industrial Era Lidded Copper Jug

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and very decorative twin handled jug with a lid attached with a chain. A brass plaque on the side is labeled: Tambo La Nona Ano 1922 Lu Jan LM. Desirable signs of age includi...

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1920s European Vintage Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Industrial Era Bottle Drying Rack
Vintage Industrial Era Bottle Drying Rack

Vintage Industrial Era Bottle Drying Rack

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and impressive Industrial Era bottle drying rack with great traditional form and an untouched all original patina. An authentic artifact fr...

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Late 19th Century Antique Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Antique French Vineyard Carved Wine Press Screw Pedestal Stand Folk Art
Antique French Vineyard Carved Wine Press Screw Pedestal Stand Folk Art

Antique French Vineyard Carved Wine Press Screw Pedestal Stand Folk Art

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive pair of 19th century industrial French Provincial vineyard wine-press screw elements, refinished and fashioned as monumental pedestals / decorative arts stand / fol...

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19th Century French Antique Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Copper Watering Can
Large Antique Copper Watering Can

Large Antique Copper Watering Can

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and very decorative watering can dating to the industrial era. Tin lined. With both a side handle and large top swivel handle with decorative attachments on the sides. The open center on top lacking a lid. Measures: Height with handle 15", diameter base 11" Condition: verdigris around joins, worn interior, expected dents overall from use with the copper watering can...

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Late 19th Century Antique Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Copper

1910s Primitive Industrial Iron Rake Sculptural Barn Tool Wall Art Sculpture
1910s Primitive Industrial Iron Rake Sculptural Barn Tool Wall Art Sculpture

1910s Primitive Industrial Iron Rake Sculptural Barn Tool Wall Art Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Vintage Industrial age and Primitive rare iron hand rake, USA, circa 1910s. Sculptural Form. Measures: W 11 x H 56¼ in.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cinema Projection Reels or Spools
Vintage Cinema Projection Reels or Spools

Vintage Cinema Projection Reels or Spools

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A collection of nine cinema projection spools made from pressed steel. One marked ‘Kershaw England’. Dating from the 1950s, they have an even surface rust finish throughout, making for stylish vintage decor...

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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Steel, Metal

Industrial Era Cast Stone Mould Element Used as an Ikebana Tray
Industrial Era Cast Stone Mould Element Used as an Ikebana Tray

Industrial Era Cast Stone Mould Element Used as an Ikebana Tray

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Cast Stone Industrial Mould used in manufacturing. The Mould with two bowl depressions now suitable for the Garden and Ikebana. Very weathered and worn with pitting and aging to th...

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1930s American Vintage Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone, Iron

Vintage Boho Distressed Iron Sphere - A Pair
Vintage Boho Distressed Iron Sphere - A Pair

Vintage Boho Distressed Iron Sphere - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add an effortlessly chic, sculptural touch to your home or garden with this striking pair of vintage distressed iron spheres. With their openwork, globe-like design and naturally age...

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Late 20th Century American Industrial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture
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Located in West Hollywood, CA

This impressive vintage French tiered plant stand is a striking example of early-to-mid 20th century industrial garden design. Constructed from heavy wrought and formed metal, the pi...

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Rare Willy Guhl Pedestal Planter, Switzerland, 1960s
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By Willy Guhl, Eternit

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Wooden Grain Storage, Circa 1900
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H 20.87 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in

Wooden Grain Storage, Circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hollowed out tree trunk used to store grain etc. The truck is hollowed out by hand. In the past, the barrel was reinforced with iron bands. Beautiful object to use as a large planter...

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Ship's Vintage Anemometer, Now Kinetic Nautical Wind Sculpture
Ship's Vintage Anemometer, Now Kinetic Nautical Wind Sculpture

Ship's Vintage Anemometer, Now Kinetic Nautical Wind Sculpture

Located in Nantucket, MA

Originally a ship's anemometer and aerovane used on ships to measure wind speed and direction. It would have connected to an instrument box on the bridge with dials providing that in...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Garden Ornaments

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"Asymmetric Kimono" by Gordon Chandler
"Asymmetric Kimono" by Gordon Chandler

"Asymmetric Kimono" by Gordon Chandler

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H 62.5 in W 28 in D 3.5 in

"Asymmetric Kimono" by Gordon Chandler

By Gordon Chandler

Located in Chicago, IL

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Garden Ornaments

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"Blue Steel Jacket" by Gordon Chandler
"Blue Steel Jacket" by Gordon Chandler

"Blue Steel Jacket" by Gordon Chandler

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H 21 in W 19 in D 3 in

"Blue Steel Jacket" by Gordon Chandler

By Gordon Chandler

Located in Chicago, IL

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Antique American Railroad Track Switch Target Sign
Antique American Railroad Track Switch Target Sign

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Located in Forney, TX

An antique American railroad yard switch sign on custom stand. A wonderful example of both Americana and industrial folk art! Born in the US in the early 20th century, the large, double sided, painted red iron circular disc shaped "target" sign; mounted to painted black cast iron central pedestal standard; surmounted by hand hammered and chiseled raw iron three inch tall finial; rising from a later five spoke pentagonal black iron base, elaborately shaped, fan form with niche curved flowing lines. The central standard can unscrew from the base for easy transportation and storage. Versatile, use it indoors as a decorative accent and quick way to add color, rustic texture, dimension, and interest, or use outdoors to brighten up your space as a garden ornament or statue. Original condition but we mildly sealed it to preserve the beautiful, warm rustic patina that enhances it so much. Now stable, it won't make a mess or deteriorate, while retaining the unique character and charm that can only be aquired from decades of use, being weathered, naturally distressed, with old chippy paint, that's elegantly aged, rich deep red color It is a full size, authentic railroad iron target...

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19th Century Rustic Wine Press

19th Century Rustic Wine Press

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Vintage Zinc Bathtub with Curled Feet
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Pair of Vintage French Metal Bottle Racks

Pair of Vintage French Metal Bottle Racks

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pair of vintage French mid-20th century galvanized metal bottle racks- one tall one and one shorter one. Measures: Smaller one 19.5? wide x 20? tall Larger one 23? wide x 40? ...

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Industrial garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial garden ornaments 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 garden ornaments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial garden ornaments made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original garden ornaments, popular names associated with this style include Bentu Design, Eternit, and Willy Guhl. 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 garden ornaments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $10,150 while the average work can sell for $1,525.