Industrial furniture ideas – What is industrial furniture?

Industrial furniture is one of the most popular minimalist styles of furniture at the moment, with people all over the UK adding a touch of industrial-style design to their homes. However, even though this style has been very popular as of late, many people aren’t quite sure what industrial-style furniture is exactly.

Below, we’ll dive into what industrial furniture is, as well as provide you with a number of industrial-style furniture ideas for inspiration.

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What is industrial-style furniture?

Industrial furniture is a type of minimalistic furniture style that falls under the industrial design category. It uses industrial, almost factory-looking materials, textures and shapes to create unique-looking spaces. Industrial-style design is a relatively new design trend, first starting to gain popularity in the early 2000s. It is still a very popular style, especially in cities and in buildings with unique layouts.

There are a number of common characteristics of industrial interior design, including neutral colours, straight lines, the use f natural light and working with unique architectural features of a room. To prevent rooms from looking too cold or “factory-like”, rugs or cushions made of natural materials are commonly added.

Industrial furniture ideas

We have a broad range of industrial furniture pieces, so it wasn’t easy to pick just a few to add to this post. That being said, we managed to pick a nice selection that will hopefully provide you with plenty of inspiration.

So, without further ado, let’s dive in!

Wyatt Bar Stool Vintage Brown

Our Wyatt Bar Stools are great additions to industrial-style rooms, especially if you’re looking to add a bit more colour and cosiness to the room. The brown leather complements most industrial interior designs well and the minimalistic design ensures it goes well with most minimalistic styles. Since breakfast bars are common in industrial-style homes, bar stools like this are common.

This bar stool has a fixed height of 100cm with a stool height of 72cm. The seat itself is very comfortable and the fact it’s PU leather makes it easy to clean and maintain as well as very durable. It also comes in grey if you want something that blends into the room more.

Kyst Dining Chair Vintage Tan Brown

The second one on this list of industrial furniture ideas is our Lule Dining Chair Dark Vintage. It has an old-school look to it and is made of brown PU leather that gives it an elegant look and feel. It’s a great dining chair for industrial interiors and has a lot of similarities with the Wyatt bar stool. The legs are black which helps the brown seat stand out more and the minimalistic frame and the many straight lines both on the frame and on the seat itself make it a perfect fit for industrial-style interiors.

The padded seat on this dining chair is very comfortable and the scratch-resistant PU leather is durable and easy to maintain. The seat height is 47cm and the chair has a total height of 86cm with a backrest of 39cm.

Opus Side Dining Chair

If you want something that stands out while still fitting into any industrial-style space, the Opus Side Dining Chair may be a good option. The somewhat retro, dark grey seat has an elegant look and feel to it and this is made even more apparent by the gold legs this dining chair has. Although most wouldn’t instantly label it as an industrial-style dining chair, it works very well in spaces that are designed in this way.

A set of these chairs can contrast the colours in a standard industrial room, balancing out the industrial, minimalist features. This dining chair is made of PU leather that looks just like the real thing, but without the disadvantages of real leather (like its proneness to damage and stains). The seat height is 45cm and it has a backrest of 39cm.

If you’d prefer to switch things up with a different colour, this model also comes in pink, light grey and green. These versions are all made of velvet as opposed to leather and can be a great way of adding some contrast to a room.

Longdale Bar Stool Vintage Tan Brown

Next is another tan brown leather bar stool, namely the Longdale Bar Stool. Just as with the other tan-brown leather furniture on this list, it works very well in industrially designed rooms. The chrome legs blend perfectly into most rooms and the luxurious-looking leather seat is very comfortable to sit in.

This bar stool has a fixed height of 101cm with a seat height of 68cm and a backrest of 33cm. It has thick, high-density foam padding and is made of faux leather which is easy to clean and maintain.

Falcon Dining Chair Light Grey

Our light grey Falcon Dining Chairs are a great option for those who want a more modern set of industrial dining chairs. The chrome legs have a unique design which allows the chair to have just two legs, giving them a unique look. The light colour helps prevent the room from looking all too dark, and the modern yet comfortable design ensures the chairs are both comfortable and stylish.

Lule Dining Chair Aurora Light Grey Velvet

Next is our Lule dining chair range and if you want something that looks elegant while still fitting into an industrial-style room then this may just be the perfect dining chair for you. This chair comes with high armrests to improve comfort and the striped pattern on the high backrest and the velvet finish make the chair look and feel very luxurious.

This dining chair has a stitched seat and a solid metal frame to support it. It has a total height of 84cm, with a seat height of 47cm, a backrest height of 46cm and an armrest height of 26cm. It also comes in four other colour variations in case the light grey velvet model isn’t for you.

Cedar Bar Stool Vintage Brown

If you want something that looks a little more modern and high-end, our Cedar Bar Stool range is worth checking out. It has a modern, elegant look and feel to it while also being very comfortable to sit in due to the thick padding and wide backrest. It also comes with a footrest and it’s adjustable in height to ensure it’s easy to use by everyone in the home.

It’s made of PU leather which makes it easy to clean and maintain, and the light colour and simple design help it fit in well in industrial rooms. The seat is adjustable between 60 and 80cm and it has a backrest height of 30cm.

Heron Dining Chair Vintage Tan Brown

The Heron Dining Chair is a great option if you’re looking for something that’s modern, stylish and is also suitable for industrially designed dining rooms or kitchens. It has a diamond-shaped stitched patter across the entire stool that, in combination with the velvet material, gives it a luxurious look and feel. It also has a high backrest to make it extra comfortable to sit in, and the lack of armrests makes it more suitable for small spaces, allowing it to slide easily under any table.

This chair comes in a total of five different colours, ensuring there’s something for everyone, and features high-density foam padding for added comfort. It has a total height of 81.5cm and a seat height of 47cm. The backrest has a height of 34.5cm.

Why choose industrial furniture for your home?

Although it doesn’t work well in all situations, industrial-style design is great for homes in cities or with unique architectural features to work with. Industrial furniture compliments industrial spaces well and can help to create a balance between the industrial look and warmth.

Even if your home’s design follows another minimalistic style, industrial-style furniture can help make the room unique. Mixing similar styles can be a great way of adding some character to a space without going overboard with crazy colours or art.

Conclusion

Industrial-style furniture is a great option if you’re looking to create an industrial look and feel in your home without it looking too cold or “factory-like”. After reading this post, you should now have a good understanding of what industrial style is, as well as gained some inspiration from the industrial furniture ideas we listed above.

If you have any questions after reading this post, or you’d like to find out more about the industrial-style furniture we have on offer, please feel free to reach out to our customer support team. We’re always happy to help!