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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WWII era Military Dummy Training Cartridge c.1944
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Heavy U.S. Navy solid oak and steel dummy cartridge used as training rounds. Title and date of "1944" stamped on metal base. The cartridge missing the top has sold. The smal...
Steel
Rare M4 Leather WWII Horse Gas Mask
Located in Peekskill, NY
M4 US Government Army Issue World War II, vintage 1941-1942 Horse Gas Masks are very scarce. Due to the large size, most were discarded after the war. Occasionally, one will pop up, but most are incomplete or in poor condition. The M4 Horse Gas Mask has 2 large filter canisters, one placed on each shoulder of the horse. It has a chest mounted pack, and a rubber mask for the horse's muzzle. Flexible hoses run between the components, and leather straps keep everything secure to the horse. Horses (Cavalry) and Pack Mules were not as common in WWII as they were in WWI, making the Horse Gas Mask all the more rare. If you are a serious gas mask collector, consider the chance of finding another M4 Horse gas mask. Included is the signed canvas...
Leather
United States Military Unframed Posters, circa 1987
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price per piece. Five available. Original unframed U.S. GPO 1987 dead stock military target posters. All are labeled "International Target Silhouette"on the bottom right. Th...
Paper
$900Sale Price / item|60% Off
1930s Vintage Solid Cast Iron Sachs Carbine Rifle Gun Molds Industrial Factory
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Listing is for one rifle. So let us know which one you would like to have when making order. One is stamped, 133 Sacks Gun. Vintage industrial cast iron rifle molds, time worn patin...
Iron
Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Industrial finely turned and warmly patinated antique Lignum Vitae truncheon (night stick), with a decorative handle and the original leather s...
Wood
Small Map of the United States, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Amérique septe. Physique'. Small map of the United States. lithographed by C. Callewaert brothers in Brussels circa 1870.
Paper
$899
H 21 in W 21 in D 0.13 in
Vintage WW2 Era Genco "Four Aces" Military Pilot Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...
Glass
Bookbinder Press, United States, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
This piece came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the...
Iron
"Alphaville" Original Japanese Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese movie poster for Jean-Luc Godard's 1965 French New Wave film starring Eddie Constantine, Anna Karina, Akim Tamiroff.
Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique walking stick/cane, Germany with around 1910 Antique historical condition. Please refer to the detailed photos for the condition (...
Silver
1930s Leather Medicine Ball, Nice Color and Patina
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s leather medicine ball, nice color and patina.
Leather
Rare Big Adjustable Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- completely good and original condition with minor damages - Czechoslovakia, around 1950s - adjustable height.
Steel
$460
H 24 in Dm 10.5 in
Old Large 5 Gallon Gas Station Oil Can Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Petroliana find 5 gallon zinc galvanized metal gas and oil can. Condition shows some dents and dings present. Vintage patina with rusty finish. A great piece for your garage,...
Metal
Beautiful Antique Walking Stick / Promenade Stick 800 Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood stick, ebonized with 800 crescent moon and silver mount crown, Germany, circa 19th century. The spout at the end of the stick is also made of 800 silver. Very noble and hi...
Silver
Vintage Leather Cartridge Bag
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Quality Gunslips Leather Cartridge Bag. A good quality all leather cartridge bag by Quality Gunslips with cotton canvas lining. The bag is in good usable condition with reinf...
Leather
Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 52cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are p...
Iron
World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This wooden Folk Art made propeller clock is presumed to have originated in England and fashioned into a mantel clock in North America in circa 1960. T...
Wood
Antique Wood and Brass Mallet c.1863-1925
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wooden mallet with brass accents. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1863-1925. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES ...
Brass
French Antique Safe
Located in Austin, TX
French antique safe featuring thick iron plates with a hobnail design. The intricate locking mechanisms have two keys and a unique lock pick. This ...
Iron
Rare WWI Leather, Chain Mail Tank Crew Splatter Mask
Located in Peekskill, NY
Europe, England, World War I era, ca. 1917 to 1918. Fascinating piece of militaria created to protect the crew of the earliest tanks that rolled onto the WWI battlefields of France a...
Iron
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H 42 in W 9 in D 8 in
Antique WWII MK 15 Navy Military Practice Bomb Shell Torpedo Missle Test Rocket
Located in Dayton, OH
Mk15 mod 4 military Practice bomb, circa mid 20th century. These were originally filled with water and sand used by the Navy for target practice. Impact ...
Metal
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H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Green Metal Vintage Industrial Mirror Glass Army Tank Floor Table Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original tank light. Cast aluminum. Glass lens with glass mirror inside. Weight: 16.7 kg / 36.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
Aluminum
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H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Green Metal Vintage Industrial Mirror Glass Army Tank Floor Table Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original tank light. Cast aluminium. Glass lens with glass mirror inside. Weight: 16.7 kg / 36.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
Aluminum
East German Army Helmet, circa 1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A metal East German M1956 army helmet with inner leather cap and leather straps. Hat mold sold separately. Creator: DPR East Germany Army. D...
Metal
19th Century Red Leather Fireman's Helmet with High Eagle, circa 1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: An antique leather fireman's helmet with brass high eagle holder and leather shield. Hat mold sold separately. Creator: unknown. Date of manufacture circa 1800s. Mater...
Brass
WWII Era Navy Oxy-Acetylene Emergency Cutting Outfit Container
Located in Oakville, CT
WWII era vintage military - Navy oxy-acetylene emergency cutting outfit metal box / storage container. This would have been on an aircraft carrier during the 1940s. Instructions for ...
Metal, Steel
19th Century Masaai Lioning Hunting Spear, circa 1860s-1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century lion hunting spear used by the Masaai people of Kenya, Africa. The spear is made of steel with beautiful antique wooden handle.
Steel
Motorcyclists Cold Weather Hood
Located in Peekskill, NY
Although this hood looks a bit sinister. It was the height of fashion for a winter ride on your motorcycle or sidecar. All leather with a fabric lining. Each button has embossed Russ...
Quirky Leather Umbrella Stand, or Wwi Moulded Leather Artillery Shell Carrier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Quirky leather umbrella stand, or WWI moulded leather artillery shell carrier with three reinforced bands This really handsome piece would make a fantastic umbrella or stick stand. This is an extremely rare early 20th century British leather cordite or shell ordnance carrier, possibly of the Royal...
Leather