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.
Large Vintage A.J. Nystrom Wall Mounted or Tabletop Activity / Military Globe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Machine Age-style A.J. Nystrom of Chicago Military or Activity Globe composed of a spun metal blue orb with green slated land masses outlined in yellow. These globes were used by the...
Metal
$225Sale Price|23% Off
Antique Cram's Terrestrial Globe c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique 10 1/2" Cram's terrestrial globe on a round metal base with brass bracket. This piece has retained its original color and finish. CREATOR George F. Cram Co., I...
Metal, Brass
globe globe globe design guido cora for paravia 1920 - early 1900s
By Paravia
Located in taranto, IT
extremely rare early 20th century world map made by Paravia Italia on illustrations by Guido Cora, one of the most important illustrators ever. Made of parchment-coated material, cas...
Metal
Industrial Military Standing Chalk Globe by A.J. Nystrom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, strategic, military, painted steel, globe chalk globe by A.J. Nystrom on an adjustable 48 - 60 inches height, rolling, steel stand with ledge for chalk and eraser. The globe c...
Steel, Metal
Early 20th Century Globe by Weber Costello Co. Ornate Cast Iron Base
By Costello
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Large size world globe on ornate copper flashed cast iron base... Showing signs of wear,,minor loses,(see photos).. Approx 3" dent to bottom (un...
Iron
1950's Terrestrial Globe by W. & A. K. Johnston
Located in San Mateo, CA
Terrestrial globe printed by W. & A.K. Johnston Ltd, Edinburgh, Scotland and distributed by Nystrom & Co., Chicago. This globe dates to the 1950's. The globe is metal as is the stand...
Steel
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
Heirloom Globe by Replogle
Located in Pasadena, TX
1970s Replogle Illuminated glass globe on a dark brown walnut stand. Globe has a full 360 degree turning function. Working condition and has a switch...
Steel
$195 / set
Vintage Set of Sphere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This curated pair of vintage decorative spheres offers a sophisticated study in textural contrast, blending organic warmth with industrial grit. One orb is masterfully turned from so...
Steel
Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967
By Bill Curry, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry paperweight or bookend. Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. This jack is made of cast iron and is in original condition. Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
Iron
Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century
Located in New York, NY
A pair of clear Lucite acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, in the Modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Top of bookend ha...
Acrylic, Lucite
Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This floor globe by Replogle floats within a ring of walnut, supported by four 'turned' chrome stiles, which connect to a base of walnut. The ...
$990
H 67 in W 18 in D 36 in
American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co... Classic design,, Wonderful patina.. fully functional.. Art / sculpture.Hand delivery avail to New yORK cI...
Steel
Large American 19th Century Military Camphor Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Rare Late 19th Century American Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Good Large Proportions, With McLaren Printed To Well Figured Hinged Top, Enclosing Storage Cavity, Having O...
Other
Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton Our most magnificent and rare globes were a pair of 24-inch Newton globes. These too were updated in 1852 (terre...
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Cram's Imperial World Desktop Globe on Stand
By Cram's
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage desk or tabletop globe map with metal atomic stand by George F. Cram Company. This piece rotates on a semi-meridian and displays plenty of vintage charm. The perfect accessor...
Metal
Franklin Terrestrial Globe, Brass & Cast Iron, Rococo Base, USA, 1850s
Located in Kittery Point, ME
19th Century Franklin Paper, Brass and Cast Iron Terrestrial Globe Published by Merriam Moore & Co., Troy, New York, circa 1850s Our table globe rests on a tripod rococo style ...
Brass, Iron
$960
H 34 in W 16.75 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a Pine Metamorphic chair, it can be used either as a normal chair or when the top is flipped over it transforms into a step ladder. This is a country piece from Nuremberg Ge...
Wood
$3,600Sale Price|25% Off
H 41 in W 23 in D 22 in
Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest
Located in North York, ON
Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with original interior fitting, compartments, hangers and hardware. The interior and drawer c...
Brass
Inlaid Pietra Dura Gemstone Tabletop World Globe on Brass Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage inlaid semi-precious gemstone tabletop terrestrial globe on a brass stand. A labor-intensive, beautiful work with hand-cut and inlaid stones including Tiger's Eye, Jasper, M...
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Malachite, Marble, Brass
English Regency Style Novelty Mounted Globe Bar
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (Mid-Century) novelty bar concealed in a bisected hinged globe head mounted on a round three legged stand on casters.
Replogle Illuminated Glass Library Globe c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original 12" library globe manufactured by Replogle and edited by cartographer, Gustav Brueckmann. It is composed of paper over glass with a brass bracket and wooden round ...
Brass
Sold
H 12 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Rare French 8 Day Time and Strike Globe Clock by Eugene Farcot (1830-1896)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare revolving 8 day time and strike globe clock in a gilt metal case resting on a gilt gesso by famed French clockmaker Henri-Eugene-Adrien Farcot. The globe was made by Parisian ...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Cram's 12 Inch Terrestrial World Globe c.1930-1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Art Deco terrestrial world globe with a cast iron base and metal bracket. The globe rotates within the bracket to adjust it's axis. This piece has retained its ori...
Metal, Iron
Rare Mid-century Cram's 12 Inch Celestial Globe c.1960
By G. F. Cram Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original rare 12ʹʹ Cramʹs Celestial Globe which features the constellations, the twelve zodiacs (identified as individual stars), the Milky Way, and other stars in a blue h...
Metal
American Military Planning Globe by Denoyer-Geppert c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Machine Age-style military planning globe composed of a spun metal blue orb with black slated land masses outlined in yellow. Longitudinal coordinates present on the Equator. ...
Metal
Antique Cram's 8" Terrestrial Globe c.1931-1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original 8" Cram's terrestrial globe on a wooden base with brass plated metal bracket. Features countries such as Palestine, Italian East Africa, French Indo-China, etc. ...
Metal, Brass
Large Pacific Ocean Pull Down Classroom Map c.1943
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This will ship parcel. Contact us for a shipping quote. S16 Home San Francisco. A large vintage pull down classroom map of the Pacific Ocean and adjacent countries on tw...
Wood, Paper
American Military Campaign All Metal Planning Globe by c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for a shipping quote: S16 Home San Francisco. The Military Globe was used for campaign planning and became an important element of military academies. Composed of...
Metal
Cram's Universal Globe, c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original Cram's Universal Globe mounted on a metal pedestal with a metal bracket. This piece has retained its original finish with minor damage. Creator Georg...
Metal
Vintage Metal Armillary Globe Sphere with Arrow Celestial Sculpture Industrial
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silver tone metal armillary sphere made of five concentric bands with an arrow through the axis. Measure: 34". Base Diameter – 8"
Metal
Vintage Replogle World Nation Series Globe, circa 1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A vintage Replogle standard globe on a round metal base with brass plated bracket. This piece has retained its original color and finish. ...
Metal, Brass
Antique Replogle Standard Globe, circa 1949
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique 10" Replogle standard globe on a round metal base with brass plated bracket. This piece has retained its original color and finish. Creator Replogle Globes, Chicago, IL Date of manufacture circa 1949. Materials and techniques metal, cardboard. Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear around the equator. Dimensions H 13 in. W 10 in. D 10 in. History: Replogle Globes was started by Luther Replogle (1902-1981) when, in 1930, he began selling globes which he crafted by hand in his apartment in Chicago, using maps...
Metal, Brass