About Industrial Artifacts
Industrial Artifacts was established in 2010 by Nathan Rock. Our team specializes in early twentieth century apothecary and industrial. Our store includes a wide swathe of collections including lighting, seating, found objects, decor, and more. The Industrial Artifacts team includes master woodworkers, refinishers, lamp builders, and photographers each diligently working to bring to showcase each heirloom piece. The shop itself is housed in the historic "Building No. 8" of the American Steel Wire complex where barbed wire was originally patented and manufactured. Over...Read More
Industrial Artifacts
Established in 20101stDibs seller since 2024
Featured Pieces
Massive Antique Maple Dry Goods Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, antique wooden cabinet.
This piece features 88 drawers in two different sizes, each with what appears to be a nickel-plated pull. Along the bottom are three pull-out cabinets of uniform size, and they appear to be of a similar design to possum belly...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Maple
c. 1880 Arts
Crafts 3-Section Cabinet by Edwards
Sons
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1880s/1890s; Edwards & Sons - Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
This antique cabinet brings together three of the major artistic movements from its period: Arts and Crafts, Craft...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century Large General Store Counter
Located in Dekalb, IL
This large-scale counter was originally built for a mercantile or general store, designed with multiple drawers for efficient storage and daily use. The piece is constructed from sol...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Serving Tables
Materials
Pine
c. 1910 Massive 266-Drawer Duluth Parts Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1910s; Duluth Show Case Co. - Duluth, MN
Large wooden parts cabinet, dating from around the turn of the century. This would have been used in a hardware store and would have held...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Oak Parts Cabinet by W. C. Heller
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1910s-1920s; W.C. Heller & Co. - Montpelier, OH
Massive multi-section oak hardware cabinet produced by W.C. Heller & Co., featuring a commanding arrangement of drawers and roll-t...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
c. 1920 Rococo Revival Arched-Top Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s-1930s; (likely) Berkey & Gay Furniture Co. - Grand Rapids, MI
Tall display cabinet crafted in rich mahogany and walnut veneer, featuring an arched bonnet top and intricate ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Rococo Revival Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
c. 1920 Arts and Crafts Barrister Kitchen Island
Located in Dekalb, IL
An island cabinet constructed from beautiful quarter sawn panels featuring barrister-style glass and wood doors.
This cabinet boasts four slide-out drawers, two on top and two on bo...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Oak Mail Sorting Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large two-piece oak cabinet featuring a double-bank of flat file drawers below and a gridded cubby organizer above. The upper section includes dozens of pigeonholes for sorting mail ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
c. 1930 Laboratory Cabinet by Kewaunee Mfg. Co.
Located in Dekalb, IL
An early 20th century laboratory cabinet manufactured by Kewaunee Mfg. Co., who are still around today making cabinets all across the world. Featuring a sturdy set of eight drawers w...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Maple, Oak
c. 1885 High Victorian Oak Jewelry Store Display Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Elaborately carved oak display cabinet featuring a high crown with floral motifs and bead detailing, two upper glass-front cupboards, and a roll-top display base with lower glazed st...
Category
Antique 1880s American High Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
c. 1900 Butcher
s Counter With Milk Glass Panels
Located in Dekalb, IL
An antique American butcher's counter with large milk glass panels and wooden block top.
This piece, likely inspired by similar pieces created by Bromann, features a gorgeous butche...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bench
Located in Dekalb, IL
An antique small wooden bench on a cast iron base.
This piece includes a solid mahogany board as the seating surface, colored with a rich oxblood stain. The wood is affixed to an o...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Benches
Materials
Iron
