The Industrial style quickly achieved global success, quickly becoming a commonly used expression when it comes to furniture. Whether it is the design of a home or a Food Retail business, the Industrial style continues to be among the most popular. Let’s find out together why!
The Industrial style is characterized by a well-defined design based on sober, essential and sharp lines. In this way, the furniture becomes functional, absolutely basic, and made of rather durable materials (iron and aluminum).
An industrial environment is a space in which there is often exposed load-bearing structure (e.g., concrete pillars or cast-iron columns).
The rooms are usually very high and often double-height, with the presence of mezzanines, which are accessed by iron stairs.
What does the Industrial style consist of?
This style is characterized, primarily, by the use of raw wood and iron, but also by brushed metal, especially on furniture. In detail, it is easy to find a solid wood table top, with legs composed of
metal and chairs that follow the same composition. Industrial resin or polished concrete can be chosen for floors, while perimeter walls can be kept rough, with brick
exposed, or they are plastered with light shades, such as white and cream or taupe.
Industrial-style furniture is easily recognized because of certain morphological and compositional features as well as coloring. The furniture consists of clean lines, essential pieces, and vintage and salvaged items.
The climate and inspiration originate from old industries, so the simplicity and linearity of the forms are combined with a rugged and rough appearance.
Industrial style: The reasons for success
Industrial style is a design style that has received much attention in recent years, as confirmed by the many writings on interior design. Industrial architecture was born in the metal-mechanical industries, hydroelectric power plants, early 20th century movie theaters, and abandoned garages and department stores in 1970s New York City. There the first interior designs completely wrapped in the industrial style arose. Since that time around the world, it has become a style with strong cultural value that cuts across architecture, anthropology, design and economics.