New to Atlantic Shopping for 2015 was our Vintage Industrial Collection. A striking range of stools, the collection takes inspiration from the warehouse apartments of 1970s Manhattan. With their concrete floors, exposed pipework and red-brick walls, they inspired a style of interior design that has grown in popularity ever since.
The industrial look has seen a huge revival, with interior designers embracing everything from wood and metal to steel and copper. It’s all about combining contrasting textures and vintage-style pieces for a dramatic finish. Unfussy, uncluttered and practical, this look is relatively easy to recreate in your own home. Whether you choose to contrast statement pieces with a bright contemporary interior or go all out with an entirely factory-inspired look, these striking designs are perfect for lending an authentic industrial edge to any space. Read on for four simple ways to get the look, or jump straight in and shop all industrial stools.
1. Go for a Repurposed-Style Design
The good news is that you don’t have to hunt through antique shops and spend hundreds to achieve this look. Carefully designed pieces like the Pedal, Hydrant and Vintage Tractor Stool authentically replicate vintage designs while offering the practicality of more contemporary models.
With pedal-style footrests, bicycle-chain detailing and a gunmetal finish, the Pedal Stool is full of industrial character. Practical features such as a height-adjustment screw thread and locking wheel are cleverly incorporated into the design. The Vintage Tractor Stool is another statement piece, with a classic tractor-style seat that gives the impression of being constructed from reclaimed industrial parts. These distinctive designs work particularly well in vintage-themed bars and restaurants, or as accent pieces in more contemporary interiors.
Pedal
Hydrant
Tractor
2. Pair Wood and Metal for True Industrial Style
To really nail the industrial look, choose a piece that combines contrasting wood and metal textures, with a design inspired by the stools once found in old factories and warehouses. Hardwearing, practical models like the Vintage Swivel Stool, Trio Stool and Twist Stool are ideal for introducing just a hint of warehouse style into your home.
Inspired by old factory machinist stools, also known as drafting stools, the Swivel Stool features a bold antique-style metal frame with a dark wooden seat and backrest for an organic edge. With a screw-thread height adjustment and handy circular footrest, it’s incredibly practical too. For a rustic twist on a classic four-legged design, the commercial-height Trio Stool is another great choice. Rustic metal seat supports and bracing bars contrast with its solid mango wood frame, making it suitable for traditional, contemporary and industrial interiors alike.
3. Pick a Classic Vintage-Style Piece for a Softer Look
Of course, you may prefer something a little subtler. Fixed-height models based on classic designs offer a softer look, combining different materials for added texture. The Freedom Stool was available with either a solid mango wood seat or a wooden seat clad with genuine copper. The Freedom Wooden Stool brought a natural contrast to the dark steel frame, while the Freedom Zinc Top introduced a cooler metallic feel. The Freedom Copper Top, meanwhile, offered a softer finish that worked particularly well in industrial interiors.
Freedom Wooden
Freedom Zinc
Freedom Copper
4. Choose an Edgy Vintage-Style Design
For those looking for something a little different, there are several more characterful vintage-inspired designs. The Industrial Turner Stool, Bucket Stool and Vintage Revolution Stool all bring their own take on the industrial trend.
Ideally suited to those who want a little more support, the Bucket Stool boasts an encompassing chair-style seat upholstered in antique brown faux leather with zig-zag stitched edging. Alternatively, the Industrial Turner Stool and Vintage Revolution Stool are adjustable models with antiqued metal frames, screw-thread mechanisms and solid wooden seats.
We think you’ll love the quirky character of industrial furniture. For more vintage-style inspiration, why not take a look at our Industrial Interiors Pinterest Board?
Pinterest Industrial Interiors
Or browse our full range of industrial bar stools to find the ideal addition to your home, bar or commercial space.
