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.
$375Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original hand ...
Iron
Mid 20thc Cast Iron Smiling Dachshund Boot Scraper #2
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron dachshund dog boot scraper in black paint. Two available, this one has a straight tail as opposed to the other with a circle tai...
Iron
Robert Cumpston Industrial Iron Modern Art Llama Sculpture Figurine Statue 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Robert cumpston sculpture / figurine in the shape of a llama with perky ears and long chain wool. Industrial style, crafted of reclaimed farm implements / tools. Si...
Iron
Vintage Boho Cast Buffalo Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This powerful vintage sculpture depicts a magnificent American Bison (Buffalo) in a striking, detailed pose. Cast in heavy metal, possibly iron or bronze-finished spelter, the piece ...
Iron
Victorian Bird Sewing Clamp with Integrated Pincushion, England, circa 1890.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Delicate and functional, this piece is a late 19th-century Victorian sewing clamp, designed to be secured to the edge of a table with an adjustable screw mechanism. The focal point ...
Iron
Vintage Wooden Jointed Wiener Dog c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wooden jointed pull toy wiener dog. Painted eyes and collar. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c1940-195...
Wood, Paint
N.S. Meyer Horse Spur Leather Strap Military Buckle Equestrian Tack Vintage
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage (single) N.S. Meyer horse spur with leather strap. Military buckle equestrian tack spur. Vintage (WWII, period). USA. Dimensions: .5" H x 4" W x 5....
Chrome
"Buck Head, " Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Renowned for his work with salvaged metal, American artist Gordon Chandler transforms weathered found materials into refined works of sculpture. With an eye to the aesthetic possibilities of this humble material, Chandler invests reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form. In this wall-mounted sculpture entitled "Buck Head...
Steel
European Railways Oil Can, Vintage Oil Can, Industrial Style 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Architectural or Industrial style Oil can, a nice addition to your collection. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. Measurements gi...
Sheet Metal, Tin
Trumpeting Elephant Doorstops, c.1910s - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of cast metal trumpeting elephant doorstops, circa 1910s. each weighing 10 lbs and measuring 13 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 13 ½ inches...
Metal
$1,814Sale Price / item|20% Off
"Unicorns Are Real", 2021, Sculpture with Marble Powder and Resin, Ltd. Handmade
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble, Gold Leaf
Vintage Boho Lead Snail
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home or garden with a touch of woodland whimsy with this charming vintage snail sculpture. Expertly cast from heavy lead, this piece features a delightful, stylized form ...
Lead
Vintage Boho Metal Monkey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This engaging vintage sculpture features a detailed monkey seated, holding a stack of books, rendered in a durable black cast metal (likely iron or painted composite). The figure pos...
Iron
Antique Oak Dining Table, Handcrafted, Victorian Style, England
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 1950s weathered patina has given the fungi ornament the unique finish. Well made, this charming bright red capped fungi and white spots represents the amanita muscaria. This large ...
Cement
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
Teak
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Cast Metal Thai Dancer Statue or Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This detailed bronze patinated figurine is unmarked but believed to have been made in France in approximately 1930 in the Art Deco style. This sculpture depicts a female Thai dancer ...
Spelter
$1,378
H 12.1 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Early 1900s Hand Carved and Colored Wooden Mountaineer Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and finely carved sculpture for the black forest and mountaineer enthousiasts. If you are or if you have a friend who is a mountaineering enthousiast then this hand carved mo...
Wood
Artistic Nut & Bolt Sculpture Industrial Bauhaus Iron Art
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large 1930's nut and bolt on a brass plinth. Forged of iron, not cast. Bolt is 13-1/2" long and weighs 20+ lbs. An amazing piece of industrial art, not signed.
Brass, Iron
Trumpeting Elephant Doorstops, c.1910s - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of cast metal trumpeting elephant doorstops, circa 1910s. each weighing 10 lbs and measuring 13 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 13 ½ inches...
Metal
$1,035Sale Price|28% Off
H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Human Body Educational Model / Anatomical Model, circa 1940s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fantastic looking vintage anatomical model of a full human body on a black granite base. The height of the model with base (4 cm) is 82 cm. Unfortunately, removable parts are missing.
Granite
$1,200
H 9.7 in W 4.8 in D 6.3 in
French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
$2,400 / set
H 13.25 in W 6.375 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed. Each reliquary has...
Silver
$650Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 2.6 in
Circa 1870 Pair of English Cast Iron Lion Doorstops
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of cast iron doorstops - lions rampant with shields. Well modelled. A true facing pair. English, c.1870. 13 1/2" h., 9 1/2" w., 2 5/8" d. Whitehall Antiques is a family busin...
Iron
Vintage Cast Stone Pug
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage cast stone pug with one eye. Previously placed in a garden, with organic patina and spots of lichen. Minor wear consistent with age and use.
Stone
$280
H 2 in W 1.25 in D 1.75 in
Beautiful Pincushion Needle Stand Bird Figurine 19th C. 1890s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This listing features a beautiful late 19th-century Austrian metal needle stand in the form of a bird figurine, complete with its original pincushion top. Dating to the 1890s, this c...
Metal
Sold
H 8.75 in W 12 in D 5 in
Robert Cumpston Industrial Iron Modern Art Pig Hog Sculpture Figurine Statue 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Robert Cumpston sculpture / figurine, outlining the shape of a pig / hog, complete with curly tail and nose ring. Industrial style, crafted of reclaimed farm implem...
Iron
Vintage Boho Bronze Bull Statues - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This formidable pair of figural bull sculptures are cast in heavy bronze or brass, capturing the powerful stance and formidable musculature of the iconic animal. Rooted in classical ...
Metal
Mid-Late 19th c. Carved Horse c.1850-1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid to late 19th century carved wooden horse with horsehair mane and tail, fabric ears, saddle, harness and nail-head eyes. CREATOR Unknown. Made in Germany or the USA....
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Early 20th Century Cast Iron English Setters Hubley
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hard to find old English Setters by Hubley C1930 in excellent antique condition with whats left of the original paint. No breaks or cracks, just alot of wear to the ...
Iron
Mid-20th Century, Hand Painted Iron Piggy Bank Sculpture
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Iron Piggy Bank Sculpture - Hand Painted carst Iron Decoration - Mid Century - Piggy This one-piece cast cast iron piggy bank stood in a butcher shop since the late 1950s...
Iron
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H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 5.52 in
Nipper dog cast iron piggy bank "La voix de son maître" gramophone advertising
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Nipper dog cast iron piggy bank "La voix de son maître" gramophone advertising decorative collectible - Mid-Century Measures : 6cmx14cm H:16cm Wear consistent with age and use
Iron
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Pig Bank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic charm to your decor with this delightful vintage wrought iron pig bank. Its intricate detailing and robust iron construction speak to a ...
Wrought Iron
Early Hubley Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Pearland, TX
An original early 20th-Century Hubley hand painted heavy cast iron Boston Terrier dog door stop. This charming dog retains the original paint and would be perfect for the dog lover o...
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop. May or may not be manufactured by the Hubley. The piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in good condition wit...
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop c.1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop. Hand painted. CREATOR Hubley Manufacturing Company. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast I...
Iron
Mahogany and Bronze German Shepherd Bookends c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of bronze plate German Shepherd bookends mounted on Mahogany bases with original felt and label. CREATOR Littco Products. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.194...
Bronze
Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company. The piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in good condi...
Iron