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.
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Solid Oak Wood, Restored, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rich in character and timeless craftsmanship, this exceptional Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers embodies the understated elegance of traditional pharmacy furniture...
Oak
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial shelf cabinet This piece will add that now so modern industrial touch to any interior. We have a second similar cab...
Metal
Vintage Industrial Worktable, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial worktable from the 1960s. It features an iron construction, a solid wooden plate and two iron drawers. Weight: 25,5 kg. Dimensions of the drawers : Width : 30 cm,...
Iron
Black Painted Vintage Industrial Chest of Drawers Unit. c.1940
Located in London, GB
A six‑drawer painted industrial chest of drawers. c.1940 A solid, utilitarian piece with a wonderfully time‑worn painted finish, showing layers of age and use across the surface. Th...
Wood
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940s by Acior Maison Desoer Liège, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Acior Maison Desoer Liège - Industrial chest of drawers very solidly built all steel 35 drawer file cabinet with drawers and the original lab...
Metal, Brass
French Workshop Drawers, Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
French workshop drawers, Circa 1930s - Solid oak drawer fronts - Solid pine sides and frame - Original steel cup handles - 24 large drawers - Drawers have their original metal...
Oak
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Solid Oak Wood, Restored, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rich in character and timeless craftsmanship, this exceptional Early 20th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers embodies the understated elegance of traditional pharmacy furniture...
Oak
Vintage Industrial Worktable on Wheels, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial worktable from the 1960s. It features an iron construction with four original wheels, a solid wooden plate and two iron drawers. Weight: 33,6 kg. Dimensions of th...
Iron
Vintage Industrial Worktable, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial worktable from the 1960s. It features an iron construction, a solid wooden plate and an iron drawer. Weight: 21 kg. Dimensions of the drawers : Width : 30 cm, Dept...
Iron
Vintage Metal Drawer Cabinet, Industrial Design with 30 Spacious Drawers, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1960s Metal Drawer Cabinet, Industrial Design with 30 Spacious Drawers, Italian Workshop Storage Unit, Kitchen Island or Coffee Bar This vintage metal drawer cabinet from th...
Metal
Vintage Grey Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features an iron construction, a metal top and 33 wooden drawers. Additional dime...
Iron
$1,082Sale Price|20% Off
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All drawers are made with dovetail joints. If you’re interested, please inquire about...
Iron
AUXILIA watchmaker's workbench with illuminated glass top - Early 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
AUXILIA watchmaker's workbench with illuminated glass top - Early 20th century Belgium industrial workshop furniture Measures : 124x71cm H:101cm In watchmaking, AUXILIA refers to a p...
Wood
Vintage Industrial 5-Drawer Filing Cabinet in Wood and Metal
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage industrial 5-drawer filing cabinet Industrial - Vintage furniture File cabinet Measures : 31.5x43.5 H:100cm Materials : Wood - Metal
Metal
Industrial Double-Sided Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the heart of a Parisian workshop, this double-sided chest of drawers is a rare industrial artifact with timeless charisma. Crafted in the early 20th century from richly patinate...
Steel
$3,450 / set
Vintage Boho Industrial Chests - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inject raw character and functional design into your space with this impressive pair of vintage industrial metal filing chests, perfect for a Boho Chic aesthetic with an edge. Each c...
Metal
$1,788Sale Price|20% Off
Late 19th century Indian softwood and iron-mounted dowry chest
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
A late 19th Century Dowry Chest, Softwood India, Ca.1890 A late 19th century Indian softwood and iron-mounted dowry chest, fitted with a door. Dimension: Height 83cm, Width 108cm...
Softwood
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial shelf cabinet This piece will add that now so modern industrial touch to any interior. We have a second similar cab...
Metal
Industrial Metal Cabinet, Commode, Chest of Drawers, 2000s
Located in Praha, CZ
made in 2000s In good original condition Hard Construction Made from Metal.
Metal
Antique Victorian Purdonium Coal Cabinet with Mirror
Located in Manzano, IT
For sale fascinating original Purdonium dating from the late 1800s. This cabinet, once an inseparable companion to stately fireplaces, is a perfect example of functional period desi...
Mirror, Nutwood
Mid-Century French Oak Six-Drawer Chest of Drawers, Circa 1950s
Located in London, London
A well-proportioned mid-century oak chest of drawers, French in origin and dating from the 1950s. The piece features six drawers arranged in a vertical configuration, offering ample...
Oak
$3,245Sale Price / set|20% Off
COOL PAIR OF ViNTAGE AVIATOR HAND HAMMERED CHEST OF DRAWERS INDUSTRIAL STYLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage hammed Aluminum Aviator style chests of drawers Please note the delivery fee l...
Aluminum
$3,370 / item
Industrial Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
This robust chest is expertly crafted from mango wood, known for its durability and rich grain texture, presented in a delightful grey finish that complements its warm wooden tones. ...
Metal
$412Sale Price|66% Off
Vintage Industrial Harvey Milner Steel Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Markington, GB
A rare and highly characterful early industrial steel filing cabinet by Milners, later known as Harvey Milner, dating from the early to mid-1950s....
Metal
$9,190 / item
Zinc Top Chest of Drawers
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom made chest of drawers with three drawers. This item can be ordered in custom finishes, wood types and dimensions. Wood: Oak Bali finish Metal: Light hammer ebony Zinc: Steel ...
Metal, Zinc
Industrial Oak Filing Cabinet with Brass Handles, United Kingdom, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A refined example of early 20th‑century British industrial design, this oak filing cabinet combines utility with timeless craftsmanship. Built in solid oak, it features seven drawers...
Brass
$4,316Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century French Industrial Metal Cabinet With Wooden Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French industrial metal cabinet with wooden top exemplifies utilitarian design with a rustic edge. The piece features a sturdy metal frame with a naturally aged pat...
Metal
Grey Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction and a wooden top, shelve and drawer. Drawer dimensions :...
Iron
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Industrial Wooden Chest of Drawers, Patinated Finish, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
An attractive patina gives this utilitarian nine-drawer chest a sweet, nostalgic character. Made in Central Europe in the early 20th Century, the deep square shape of the drawers ind...
Wood
$261Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Industrial Large Painted Wooden Tool Chest Trunk Box, C.1940
Located in London, GB
An unusual wooden storage box/trunk. c.1940 Clearly designed and made for a single purpose, although we're stumped as to what that is! The wood has picked up a beautiful patina ov...
Wood
Industrial Burnished Steel Cabinet of Drawers from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English industrial cabinet of burnished steel featuring (56) small half-drawers for storage, set into four vertical rows of (14) drawers, ...
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Army Green Metal Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Vintage file chest of painted sheet metal with 16 boxes. Top veneered with oak and painted white. Round foot also restored and painted white.
Sheet Metal
19th Century Shallow Pine Filing Drawers, A Filing Cabinet with 6 Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Shallow Pine Filing Drawers, A Filing Cabinet with 6 shallow Drawers The drawers have campaign style brass cup handles, the top drawer has wooden dividers, this is a ...
Pine
Meuble bas industriel 2 tiroirs 1950s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Meuble bas industriel 2 tiroirs 1950s
Metal
$818Sale Price|30% Off
ANTIQUE INDUSTRIAL METAL WORKERS CHEST OF DRAWERS FOR SCREWS NUTS AND BOLTs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this antique industrial metal works chest of drawers with 30 small drawers for nuts and bolts...
Steel
$3,036Sale Price|20% Off
French Industrial Drawer Bank, Patinated Wood, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
This industrial work table holds a chest of drawers with a unique, timeworn patina. Made in France in the 20th century, a series of ten drawers are arranged in two columns within a s...
Wood
Antique Industrial Chest of Drawers in Metal and Chunky Wood Top, circa 1900
Located in New York City, NY
Antique Industrial Metal Chest of Drawers with Chunky Wood Top, circa 1900.
Metal