Industrial style borrows from old factories, warehouses and workshops. It shows how things are made instead of hiding it: visible joints, iron arms, pipe fittings, cage frames and hemp rope. The palette is black iron, copper, chrome, concrete and clear glass, with a little wood to warm it up. Light is direct and a bit moody, from bare bulbs or simple metal and glass shades aimed exactly where you need them. In this edit you will find pipe loft and iron ceiling chandeliers, a linear sputnik chandelier, hemp rope pendants and wall lamps, swing arm reading lamps, task floor lamps with jointed arms, a copper arch floor lamp, concrete wall sconces and a clear glass island pendant. Outside, barn and nautical style wall sconces in black iron carry the look to a porch or garage.

How to use industrial lighting at home

• Put the hardware on show: Swing arm and pipe fixtures look best where you can see the joints, such as over a desk, beside a reading chair or on a brick wall.
• Soften with warm bulbs: Warm white bulbs keep black iron and bare metal from feeling harsh.
• Balance the hard surfaces: Concrete, metal and glass need something soft nearby. A wool throw, a linen curtain or a worn leather chair does the job.
• Think task first: Industrial lamps come from working spaces, so they are good at pointing light where it is needed. Use that in kitchens and home offices.

Mixing industrial with other styles

Industrial meets farmhouse and rustic style through barn lights, rope and reclaimed wood. Pair it with walnut and globe glass and it leans mid century. A single industrial piece, such as a black swing arm sconce, also adds some grit to a plain modern room. For bedside and desk reading, browse our swing arm sconces.