Industrial Furniture: (36 of Our Favorites And Everything You Need to Get the Look)
Are you fully invested in industrial style yet, because we sure are? Yesterday we introduced you to all the fundamentals- from the origins to the essential design elements. Now we’re back to break it down even more, and share everything you need to know about furniture.
This week is all about industrial, and we’ll be letting you in on the best furniture, lighting, and accessories that fit the bill.
For industrial furniture, there are few common characteristics you’ll almost always see- metal, wood and concrete. From bar stools to bookcases, sofas to side tables, these materials make up the essentials of industrial. With that in mind, we’ve pulled together the best furniture options to give your space some industrial edge. So whether you live in a warehouse, a townhouse (or anything in between), we’ve got pieces you’ll love.
So let’s get to work! It’s time to break down the characteristics of industrial furniture, and show you our favorite options in seating, tables and storage that will work in every room of the house. Be sure to check back tomorrow when we show you all the best industrial lighting and accessories.
And if you want some background on other styles, check out our post on What’s Your Interior Design Style, What is Mid-Century Modern? and What is Boho? And to see the intro to the industrial post, click through HERE.
Design: Spatial Code
SEATING
The best of barstools, benches, sofas and side chairs with an industrial attitude.
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
- Clean lines
- Exposed hardware
- “Heavy” feeling
- Iron frames
- Leather upholstery
- Molded metal
- Reclaimed wood
- Steel
- Utilitarian designs
WHAT YOU WON’T SEE
- Bright colors
- Carved wood
- Polished Brass
- Plastic
- Tufting
1. White Metal Chair | 2. Trace Leather Chair | 3. Antique Industrial Design Metal Barstool | 4. Industrial Metal and Walnut Wood Cassie Bench | 5. Omro Leather Sofa | 6. Ingrid Chair | 7. Forge Bar Stool | 8. Lydd Dining Chair | 9. Ekebol Sofa | 10. Industrial Walnut Solid Wood Bench | 11. Graff Metal Frame Chair | 12. Seidler Architect Industrial Barstool
TABLES
Here are the design traits for coffee tables, side tables, consoles and more.
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
- Concrete
- Iron bases
- Live edge wood
- Metal frames
- Pieces on wheels
- Rivets and exposed hardware
- Rolled Steel
- Reclaimed and rustic wood
- Repurposed items as table bases
- Solid bases
- Vintage inspired
- Welded corners
WHAT YOU WON’T SEE
- Acrylic or plastic
- Carved wood
- Delicate designs
- Ornamentation
1. Franklin Industrial C-Table | 2. Proof Nightstand | 3. Round Industrial Coffee Table | 4. Wood Braylen Adjustable Height Work Table | 5. Industrial Storage Skinny Console | 6. Jackie Iron End Table | 7. Vesta Modern Concrete Side Table | 8. Talise Cafe Table | 9. Franklin Console Table | 10. Fuente Executive Desk | 11. Etta Elm and Black Cast Iron Trestle Base Dining Table | 12. Berwyn Round Coffee Table
Photo: House Doctor
STORAGE
Look for these details on industrial bookshelves, cases, dressers and chests.
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
- Bookcases with ladders
- Glass Doors
- Iron pipe shelving
- Locker styles
- Metal grating and mesh
- Metal Drawers
- Powder coated metal
- Reclaimed Wood
- Repurposed file drawers, tool storage
- Trunks
WHAT YOU WON’T SEE
- Light colored woods
- Round shapes
- Tapered or hairpin legs
1. Kedzie Black & White Cabinet | 2. Kizzie Trunk | 3. Veberod Bench | 4. Ivanna 2 Drawer Chest | 5. Metal Virgil Storage Cabinet | 6. Jackman Industrial Wood 4 Shelf Bookcase | 7. Industrial Bookcase | 8. Sift Gunmetal 2 Story Tower | 9. Industrial Storage Dresser | 10. Valet 4 Drawer Chest | 11. Drifted Black Display Cabinet | 12. Java Dresser
We appreciate the way you break down the style characteristics, and offer options from various price points- thanks for putting these together!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading xx -B