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50 Examples of Industrial Furniture

From Eco Bench Seating to Waste-Conscious Chairs

— June 10, 2015 — Art & Design
Industrial furniture is quite simply all the rage these days. Gone are the days when furniture had to either give off an old-school antique appearance or look overly sleek, polished and metallic. Industrial furniture is all about embracing the rugged, the asymmetrical and the imperfect.

Recycled, upcycled and salvaged materials often work well with industrial furniture simply because they fit in nicely with the ethos of such furniture. With less of a focus on the sleek and polished and a greater acceptance of beauty in imperfection, industrial furniture and eco-focused materials go together well.

Industrial furniture has the ability to lend spaces -- whether they are bedrooms, offices or public spaces -- a degree of rustic character whilst still being hip, making them a great option for a variety of physical environments.
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Smudged Charcoal Cushions
Smudged Charcoal Cushions
Fabrica's 'Blot' Decor Pillows are a Minimalist Accessory to Invest In
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Concrete Coffee Tables
Concrete Coffee Tables
Catherine Op de Beeck Designs a Minimalist Raw Piece of Furniture
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Planter-Enabled Furniture
Planter-Enabled Furniture
The Terraformed Series Turns Chairs and Tables into Plant Holders
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Composite Material Furniture
Composite Material Furniture
The ISH Collection is Revolutionary in Choice of Material
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Corn Husk-Inspired Chairs
Corn Husk-Inspired Chairs
This Outdoor Furniture Collection Offers Variety and a Quirky Design
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Simple Decomposed Chairs
Simple Decomposed Chairs
Gio Belviso Designs a Seat that Looks Haphazardly Pieced Together
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Hollow Rectangular Seating
Hollow Rectangular Seating
Frame by Ola Giertz for Materia is Playfully Minimalist
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Minimalist Wood Slab Furniture
Minimalist Wood Slab Furniture
This Industrial Dining Bench from West Elm Embodies Simple Elegance
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Waste-Conscious Chairs
Waste-Conscious Chairs
The Economic Chair was Purposefully Designed to Reduce Waste
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Mirrored Sphere Seating
Mirrored Sphere Seating
The Narcisse Chair by NOCOD is Inspired by The Narcissist's Tool
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Meandering Mounted Shelves
Meandering Mounted Shelves
Snake Shelf Rises and Falls to Accommodate Items of Different Heights
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Modernized Tray Tables
Modernized Tray Tables
This 1970s-Inspired Table Design is Making a Modern Comeback
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Cotter Pin Seating
Cotter Pin Seating
The ALPHA Bench by Veronica Martinez is Sleek and Simple
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Crinkled Aluminum Furnishings
Crinkled Aluminum Furnishings
Fredrikson Stallard's Atlantic Table is Distorted and Reflective
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Tree Branch-Inspired Stools (UPDATE)
Tree Branch-Inspired Stools (UPDATE)
The Branca Stool Receives a Makeover from Industrial Facility
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Woven Leather Furniture
Woven Leather Furniture
The Moda Chair from Urban Outfitters Boasts a Curved Frame
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Couture Leather Chaises
Couture Leather Chaises
This Special Edition Chaise Lounge Design Reimagines a Classic
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Exoskeleton-Based Furniture
Exoskeleton-Based Furniture
Gregoire de Lafforest Represents Animals with His Latest Work
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Transport-Ready Chairs
Transport-Ready Chairs
'Kitt' by Stefan Diez is Easily Assembled with Zero Tools Needed
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Suspended Cocoon Seating
Suspended Cocoon Seating
Nanna Ditzel's Hanging Egg Chair Fits Beach Homes and Urban Abodes
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Minimalist Rocking Chair Concepts
Minimalist Rocking Chair Concepts
The Felix Chair by Frederic Richard for PER/USE is Contemporary
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Slatted Sideboards
Slatted Sideboards
The Interior Credenza by Brendan Jurich Brings Attention to Its Contents
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Valchromat Cut-Out Chairs
Valchromat Cut-Out Chairs
Lindavista by Rodrigo Osornio is Strong and Industrial
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Modern Bamboo Chairs
Modern Bamboo Chairs
Nendo's Tokyo Tribal Collection Uses Wood for Weaving
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Rustic One-Armed Seating
Rustic One-Armed Seating
JM & Sons' Reclaimed Wood Chair Boasts a Simplistic Design
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Botanically Manufactured Furniture
Botanically Manufactured Furniture
The Full Grown Furniture Farm Uses Eco-Friendly Methods
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Flexible Fiber Seating
Flexible Fiber Seating
The Beton Seating Units Are Made with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
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3D-Printed Loungers
3D-Printed Loungers
This Piece of 3D Printed Furniture Takes Over 800 Hours to Create
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Customized Luxury Furniture
Customized Luxury Furniture
The Latest offerings by Nuba Italia are Completely Customizeable
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Contemporary Colorful Housewares
Contemporary Colorful Housewares
VITAMIN Launches a Range of Minimalist Furniture and Lighting
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Communal Creative Carpets
Communal Creative Carpets
Domestic Gathering by Stephanie Langard Boasts a Bonfire in the Middle
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Modern Auditorium Seating
Modern Auditorium Seating
The Genya Armchair by Lamm Folds Away as Though It Was Never There
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Organically Carved Stools
Organically Carved Stools
Jari Devad Designs a Wooden Seat for the '5 Studies for Nature' Project
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Multipurpose Coffee Tables
Multipurpose Coffee Tables
This Adjustable Coffee Table Doubles as a Tall-Standing Dining Table
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Sling Back Rocking Chairs
Sling Back Rocking Chairs
The First Rocking Chair by Muller Van Severen is Colorful and Minimalist
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Sustainable Seaweed Furniture
Sustainable Seaweed Furniture
Jonas Edvard and Nikolaj Steenfatt Create Raw Chairs and Lamps
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Distressed Plush Sofas
Distressed Plush Sofas
The Nuvola Collection by Gervasoni is Organic and Overstuffed
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Simple Fitness Seats
Simple Fitness Seats
The Balance Stool by Darryl Agawin Provides an Unstable Surface For the Core
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Masculine Industrial Desks
Masculine Industrial Desks
The Viva Desk by Shift is Full of Practical and Decorative Details
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Pierced Tree Trunk Furnishings
Pierced Tree Trunk Furnishings
This Wooden Stool by WitaminaD Blends Organic and Manmade Materials
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Simplistic Dining Chairs
Simplistic Dining Chairs
Solo by Nitzan Cohen is Minimalist and Full of Character
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Rounded Wireframe Furniture
Rounded Wireframe Furniture
The Wave Collection Features Some Surprisingly Soft Shapes
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Biodegradable Furniture Designs
Biodegradable Furniture Designs
This Alki Eco Chair is Made out of a 100% Bioplastic Material
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Contemporary Composite Consoles
Contemporary Composite Consoles
Millennial Tables Pair Lumber Debris with Elaborate Metal Frames
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Minimalist Industrial Shelving
Minimalist Industrial Shelving
The Russo Shelf from Jm & Sons Boasts an Aged and Rustic Look
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Mobile Cardboard Furniture
Mobile Cardboard Furniture
Refold's Recyclable Standing Portable Desk Quickly Folds Into Itself
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