10 industrial parts you need

wp:paragraph Industrial design was born in the 18ᵉ century. Initially used by aristocrats, it marked a turning point in the mid-19ᵉ century and adapted to the needs of workers who demanded robust, high-quality materials. Industrial design was born in the 18ᵉ century. Initially used by aristocrats, it marked a turning point in the mid-19ᵉ century and adapted to the needs of workers who demanded robust, high-quality materials /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Today, this style is very trendy and is making its way into our interiors. Today, this style is very much in vogue and is making its way into our interiors. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Here are the 10 industrial pieces you need to have in your home for a successful industrial ambience. Here are the 10 industrial pieces you need to have in your home for a successful industrial ambience. /wp:paragraph wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 1 - Industrial hanging lights 1 - Industrial hanging lights /wp:heading wp:paragraph More than just lighting, industrial hanging lights are decorative elements in their own right. Whether in metal or glass, they are an eye-catcher wherever they are placed. They can be fixed above a dining table, a counter or even in your bathroom. More than just lights, industrial pendant lights are decorative elements in their own right. Whether they're made of metal or glass, they catch the eye wherever they are. They can be fixed above a dining table, a counter, and why not even in your bathroom. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16825, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 2 - The Tolix chair 2 - The Tolix chair /wp:heading wp:paragraph The world-famous Tolix chair is a French design by Xavier Pauchard . His idea was to create a robust piece that was easy to stack and economical. Today, the chair comes in a range of colours and materials. There's plenty of fun to be had! /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16826, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Other chair styles to try: Other chair styles to try: /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16827, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination":"none"} Industrial metal and leatherette craft chair Industrial metal and leatherette craft chair Industrial metal and leatherette craft chair /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16828, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 132U metal chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll 132U metal chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll 132U metal chair by Donald Knorr for Knoll /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16829, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Vintage industrial factory chair Vintage industrial factory chair Vintage industrial factory chair /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16830, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination":"none"} Set of four wood and metal chairs Set of four wood and metal chairs Set of four wood and metal chairs /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 3 - The locker and storage units 3 - The locker and storage units /wp:heading wp:paragraph Away with wardrobes, and long live the locker! This furniture is really reinventing itself. At the beginning of the 20ᵉ century, workers stored their belongings in them, and mail sorters used them to save time. Today, they act as wardrobes, storage units and even benches. To hell with wardrobes, long live lockers! This furniture is really reinventing itself. In the early 20ᵉ century, workers stored their belongings in them, and mail sorters used them to save time. Today, they are used as wardrobes, storage units and even benches. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16831, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Our attractive lockers and storage units /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16832, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination":"none"} Wooden storage cabinet with metal drawers Wooden storage cabinet with metal drawers Wooden storage cabinet with metal drawers /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16833, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination":"none"} Large industrial filing cabinet by Mewaf Large industrial filing cabinet by Mewaf Large industrial filing cabinet by Mewaf /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16835, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Vintage wooden filing cabinet Vintage wooden filing cabinet Vintage wooden filing cabinet /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 4 - The workshop table 4 - The workshop table /wp:heading wp:paragraph Turn a pretty wooden workshop table on metal legs into a dining table! This gives it a rustic, raw feel that goes perfectly with a few contemporary decorative elements. Turn a pretty wooden workshop table with metal legs into a dining table! It's a rustic, raw look that goes perfectly with a few contemporary decorative elements. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16836, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Maisons du Monde Photo credit Maisons du Monde /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 5 - The wall clock 5 - The wall clock /wp:heading wp:paragraph Of course, the clock tells the time, but today it's an essential decorative element. Choosing an industrial-style clock will add real style to your interior. Of course, clocks are all about telling the time, but these days they're an essential decorative feature. Choosing an industrial-style clock will add real style to your home. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16837, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Archzine Photo credit Archzine /wp:image wp:paragraph Our wall clocks Our wall clocks /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16838, "sizeSlug":"large", "linkDestination": "none"} Braun clock model ABW 41 by Dietrich Lubs and Dieter Rams Braun clock model ABW 41 by Dietrich Lubs and Dieter Rams Braun clock model ABW 41 by Dietrich Lubs and Dieter Rams /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16839, "sizeSlug":"large", "linkDestination": "none"} Industrial wall clock Pragotron PK-27 /wp:image wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16840, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Vintage wall clock Vintage wall clock Vintage wall clock /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 6 - The leather armchair 6 - The leather armchair /wp:heading wp:paragraph The leather armchair is an essential piece for creating an industrial atmosphere. It needs to be imposing and very comfortable. When it comes to creating an industrial ambience, a leather armchair is essential. It needs to be imposing and very comfortable. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16842, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Atmosphera.com Photo credit Atmosphera.com /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 7 - The workshop desk 7 - The workshop desk /wp:heading wp:paragraph There are several styles of desk. A simple plank of wood supported by attractive trestles can be all you need to create the style you're looking for. There are many different styles of desk. A simple plank of wood supported by attractive trestles can be all you need to create the style you're looking for. /wp:heading wp:paragraph Other models are also available in wood, metal or steel. Other models are also available in wood, metal or steel. /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16843, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Archzine Photo credit Archzine /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16844, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Côté Maison Photo credit Côté Maison /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:paragraph Our industrial offices Our industrial offices /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16845, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Vintage wooden workbench Vintage wooden workbench Vintage wooden workbench /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16846, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Industrial functional desk Industrial functional desk Industrial functional desk /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16847, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination":"none"} Industrial iron and formica desk Industrial iron and formica desk Industrial iron and formica desk /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 8 - Tall stools 8 - Tall stools /wp:heading wp:paragraph If you're lucky enough to have a bar, opt for tall metal stools. Their size used to meet the safety standards required in factories. Today, they're just the right height to lean against our counters. If you're lucky enough to have a bar, opt for high metal stools. Their size used to meet the safety standards required in factories. Today, they're just the right height for leaning against our counters. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16848, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Mathi Design Photo credit Mathi Design /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 9 - The cinema floor lamp 9 - The cinema floor lamp /wp:heading wp:paragraph The cinema floor lamp fits perfectly into the industrial world, as its lampshade is very often made of metal and its base of wood (two materials indissociable from the industrial style). The cinema floor lamp fits in perfectly with the industrial world, as its lampshade is very often made of metal and its base of wood (two materials inseparable from the industrial style). /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16849, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Mon luminaire industriel Photo credit Mon luminaire industriel /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "30px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading 10 - The coffee table 10 - The coffee table /wp:heading wp:paragraph A wooden coffee table with metal parts is just what we need. It can be mounted on wheels, like the trolleys of yesteryear, or with drawers (a nod to the lockers found in factories). A wooden coffee table with metal parts is just what we need. It can be mounted on wheels, as if to recall the trolleys of the era, or with drawers (a nod to the lockers found in factories). /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16850, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} /wp:image wp:paragraph Even more tables: /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16852, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Industrial coffee table on wheels Industrial coffee table on wheels Industrial coffee table on wheels /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16853, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Large solid wood industrial coffee table Large solid wood industrial coffee table Large solid wood industrial coffee table /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16854, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Blue metal and wood industrial coffee table Blue metal and wood industrial coffee table Blue metal and wood industrial coffee table /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16855, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Swivel industrial coffee table Swivel industrial coffee table Swivel industrial coffee table /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} Marie Laplantine Marie Laplantine /wp:paragraph

10 industrial parts you need

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