Utilitarian, historical, functional, hip and chic – industrial decor offers it all!
Visitors to The Purple Moon lately have been a bit surprised to find items with a bit more “patina” than our usual near-pristine mid-century modern fare. We have blended in more of the “industrial” look with refurbished and often re-purposed items demonstrating how well these historical wood and metal pieces work with modern home decor.
Industrial Factory Cart Coffee Table
Shop Tool Caddy Transformed into Chic Bar Cart
Adding functional industrial items adds a new dimension of fun and interest to home decor. They also are the ultimate in “Green” home furnishings – saving these 20th Century artifacts from the landfill while eliminating the need for a newly manufactured item certainly reduces your carbon footprint.
Often, industrial items are not actually re-purposed but are simply used as they were originally intended while at the same time giving your home an urban chic look.
Vintage Industrial Drafting Table and Toledo Metal Drafting Chair
1930’s Brass Blade Fan by Emerson
Blending some industrial design into your home can also be as easy as using a few well-chosen accent pieces. Vintage wire baskets, metal trays, antique objects and even bed springs turned art offer endless decorating opportunities.
Bed Spring Wall Hanging with Industrial Objects and Warhol Print
Antique Clay Pool Balls in Wire Basket
This is just a hint of the many ways vintage industrial artifacts can be put to use decorating your home or office. Stop by The Purple Moon to see more!
