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.
Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Tribal Balouch Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 19th Century Tribal Balouch Geometric rare room size carpet Measures: 8'2'' x 10'7''.
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Long Narrow Balouch Runner, 2' x 19'9''
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century long and narrow worn Balouch Runner Details rug no. j4996 size 2' x 19' 9" (61 x 602 cm) rug type Balouch,Shabby Chic
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Tribal Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Balouch Accent Size rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century s Measures: 6'6'' x 10'1''.
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Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with alternating zigzag and striped pattern surrounded by a contrasting geometric border.
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Early 20th Century Shahsevan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Shahsevan kilim runner with ten multicolored diamond medallions on a natural wool background, surrounded by a wonderful red and indigo zig-zag border.
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Extraordinary Early 20th Century Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Caucasian Karabagh rug with an all-over large scale rose pattern woven in white, brown, indigo, gold, and pink with green leaves, and all against ...
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Early 20th Century Anatolian Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a large central medallion woven in indigo, cream, orange, and crimson, on a rich crimson background surrounded by multiple s...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kilim runner with multiple multicolored diamond medallions on a variegated crimson background surrounded by a multic...
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Bold Early 20th Century Azari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful bold early 20th century Persian Azari rug with a fantastic pattern of alternating indigo and camel hair geometric medallions on a crimson background amidst a field of mul...
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Seichor Kuba Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Seichor Kuba Rug, Early 20th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'10" W x 8'4" L
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Early 20th Century Kurdish Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kurdish runner with a sweet all-over crimson and indigo floral pattern on a dark indigo background. The border is complex woven with multiple g...
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Early 20th Century Saveh Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Saveh runner with multicolored diamond pattern, surrounded by multiple contrasting borders.
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Karabagh Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Caucasian Karabagh rug from the first quarter of the 20th century featuring tones of coral, browns and light purple.
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Wonderful Early 20th Century, Jozan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Jozan Rug with beautiful floral and vine pattern woven in orange, cream, and green vegetable dyed wool, on a dark indi...
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Wonderful Early 20th Century Azari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Azari rug with a large diamond medallion with a light indigo, gold, and orange lattice floral and vine pattern on a dark indigo background amid...
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Geometric Tribal Antique Early 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
A geometric antique northwest Persian runner with a brown field bodied by colorful geometric medallions, borders in sky blue and rust, circa 1920. Measures: 2'9” x 15'1”.
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