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.
Industrial element a big round concave roads mirror, Italy 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
One industrial element. A big round concave road’s mirror, mounted on an iron frame. Italy circa 1920.
Iron
Grand Miroir Rond Industriel en bois 1920
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Grand Miroir Rond Industriel en bois 1920 Ancien grand moule de fonderie en bois début 20ème, patine rouge d'origine
Wood
$1,550
H 20.48 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Rustic Tramp Art Wall Mirror, Protruding Corners, Austria ca. 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing looking rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood this over 140 year old Tramp Art mirror comes ...
Mirror, Softwood
$1,750
H 17 in W 14.25 in D 1.5 in
A convex mirror, frame in ebonized wood and bronze, Italy, late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A medium-sized, round convex wall mirror, designed for a cabinet of curiosities, with a turned and ebonized softwood frame. At the top of the mirror is a gilded bronze hook depicting...
Bronze
$1,350
H 67.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Style Gentleman’s Shaving Grooming Stand, Tilting Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Tiger Oak, Original Mirror, Brass Pulls Style: French Art Nouveau This early 1900s Art Nouveau–style gentleman’s shaving stand captures the charm of old-world daily rituals, when grooming was a slow, intentional moment built into the rhythm of the morning. Crafted in the United States from richly figured tiger oak, it features its original tilting mirror mounted on a cast-metal arm, allowing a man to angle the glass perfectly in natural light before indoor bathrooms were common. The upper drawers and lower shelves once held razors, brushes, soaps, and water bowls, reflecting a time when personal care stations were elegant pieces of furniture rather than fixtures attached to walls. Brass pulls and soft Art Nouveau curves give the stand a refined presence, blending beauty with the practical craftsmanship that defined early 20th-century life. It remains in original vintage condition, carrying with it the warm patina and nostalgic character of a bygone era. Fun Historical Fact: Before the rise of modern plumbing, grooming stands like this acted as a personal “bathroom corner,” offering a dedicated space for shaving, washing, and preparing for the day. The adjustable mirror was a luxury innovation, allowing men to catch the best light from nearby windows for a safer and closer shave. Tiger oak furniture...
Brass
Antiqued Italian Carved Silver Gilt Mirror with Beveled Glass Detailing
Located in Dallas, TX
A sophisticated antiqued Italian carved mirror featuring an ornate silver gilt frame and a subtle beveled mirror surface. The frame is finely hand-carved with intricate detailing, sh...
Silver
Diminutive 18th Century American Chippendale Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
A fine diminutive 18th century American Chippendale mirror with cut-out scroll work crests and ears in mahogany retaining original dry surf...
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood
Diminutive 18th Century Chippendale Hand Mirror American
Located in Hudson, NY
A highly unusual and interesting Chippendale mirror. Frame is created from a single plank of mahogany. The glass is original and in exceptional condition. This is a definite one of a...
Mirror, Mahogany, Pine
$1,000
H 49.75 in W 21 in D 2 in
LaBarge Attr Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wood Frame Shield\Crest Shaped Mirror 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to LaBarge, this large mirror features a well-proportioned shield or crest shape with a carved and gilt wooden frame. A handsome accent piece for any modern home or hallwa...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Moroccan Mirror Hand Painted with Red Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan mirror, hand painted, wooden Moorish window shaped mirror. Beautiful hand crafted mirror in a traditional hand painted Mooris...
Mirror, Wood, Paint
$5,251
H 47 in W 2 in D 47 in
A pair of large round mirrored windows with wooden frames France, 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful example of reinterpretation and reuse of an architectural element. Two large round windows, from an old 18th-century manor, have been repurposed as mirrors. The frame is ...
Mirror, Wood
$450Sale Price|40% Off
H 10 in W 11 in D 2 in
Aesthetic Movement English Round Tiger Bamboo Table Vanity Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Aesthetic Movement tiger bamboo table vanity mirror. Crafted from tiger bamboo, it showcases distinctive striped patterns reminiscent of tiger strip...
Bamboo
Mid-Century Wall Round Mirror, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of mirror, plastic. Re-polished. Original condition.
Mirror, Plastic
Pier Mirror
Located in London, England
Decorative French pier mirror with original plate and gilding. Circa 1870. H 161cm x W 91cm x D 18cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
Gold Leaf
Original Midcentury Diner Advertising Mirror
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was a recent attic find. Its an original and never used advertising mirror for a diner. This is what they call "New Old Stock". It was found du...
Glass
Industrial "Folk Art" Wood Mirror, circa 1950s
Located in Toronto, ON
This cool and edgy wood and brass accented mirror appears to have been crafted using Industrial molds and brass "parts"....Truly "one of a kind!"
Wood
Schweppes Brass Hotel Menu Board Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Schweppes brass hotel menu board mirror An attractive piece of history, this charming brass menu board mirror this would have been hung on the wall at th...
Sold
H 29 in W 23 in D 1 in
Large Cadbury’s Cocoa Advertising Mirror, Royal Appointment to Queen Victoria
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large Cadbury’s Cocoa advertising mirror, Royal appointment to Queen Victoria This is a wonderful advertising mirror, advertising “Cadbury’s Cocoa” ABSOLUTELY PURE THEREFORE BES...