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10 Ways to Use Industrial Lighting in Every Room

Go for an industrial look with these chic lamps, fixtures, string lights, and more

Jess Chamberlain
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Marine Dreams

  • Whitman Pendant (from $598; two sizes; available in nickel or brass), Serena & Lily

In this dining room with warm beachy tones, this industrial chic pendant light fixture adds a modern punch.

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Frame Game

  • Frame light (from $600; available in 8 colors), Iacoli & McAllister

Add a sculptural accent to any space (bed-side, home office, entryway) with this frame sillouette pendant light. Consider a cluster of three for an even more dramatic statement!

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Edison Elegance

  • Ion Lamp Box Set ($149; whitee or black base; 3 cord colors), Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

Inspired by designs Thomas Edison used, the lamp comes with an exposed Marconi bulb. Sit this short tabletop lamp on any surface—a bureau, a bedside table, a bookshelf—to cast a glow right where you need it.

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Take it Outside

Carry that industrial look into the backyard with these pendant string lanterns designed with the character of an old factory yard in mind.

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Minimal Elegance

Great for small spaces, this sleek minimalist lamp works hard bedside or sofa-side as both a utility and design piece.

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Double Duty

Bedside light with two bulbs? Yes please. The arms rotate side-to-side and the shades pivot, giving ultra functionality and flexibility for as much bedroom glow as needed.

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Den Ambiance

Embrace a vintage (any maybe submarine?!) vibe with these brass-plated aluminum light fixtures with silver-tipped bulbs.
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Aesthetic Mix

  • Portside Sconce ($458 each; available in Antique Brass or Polished Nickel), Serena & Lily
Modernize a cottage-style breakfast nook with these sconces inspired by the portholes of old steamliners.
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Candle Light

Get a touch of that industrial look anywhere with these iron candle holders. Line up multiple as a dining table centerpiece for a dinner party.

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Flexible

With a triple-jointed arm, this task lamp allows you to get light wherever you need it. Perfect by a reading chair or work surface, a weighted base keeps the lamp from tipping.