Some dealers specialise. Urban Industrial restores. The Charlottenburg showroom at Dahlmannstrasse 27 is the sharp end of the operation — around 200 square metres of carefully chosen industrial antiques, architectural salvage and reclaimed furniture. It is a curated space, not a warehouse browse, and it opens Thursday through Sunday from noon to 18:00, by appointment only.
The appointment-only model suits the place well. Urban Industrial is not a weekend flea market experience. It rewards visitors who arrive with intent — decorators sourcing a key piece, stylists hunting props, buyers who already know they want something architectural and old. The Dahlmannstrasse showroom gives that kind of visitor exactly what they need: focused, rotating stock and room to think.
The second location is a different proposition entirely. A warehouse in Neu Bochow, roughly a thirty-minute drive outside Berlin, holds around 1,000 square metres of stock. That scale allows a different kind of searching — unhurried, layered and unpredictable. Pieces that would crowd a city showroom sit comfortably here, and the range of what turns up reflects sourcing from across Europe and further afield.
An on-site workshop connects both locations philosophically. Furniture, lighting and architectural elements arrive worn or incomplete. The workshop team restores them, and objects leave in a condition that justifies keeping them. This restoration-first approach is what separates Urban Industrial from dealers who simply accumulate and sell. The studio treats reclamation as a craft, not just a commercial model.
The inventory resists a single period or category. Architectural salvage anchors the range — the kind of structural and decorative material that disappears from buildings and rarely resurfaces intact. Industrial lighting and furniture form a second reliable cluster. Beyond that, the stock gets genuinely eclectic: signage, mirrors, cabinets, paintings, vases, tables and chairs, and occasional one-off pieces that reflect where the sourcing has recently been. Stock rotates constantly, which gives repeat visitors a reason to return.
One practical detail sets Urban Industrial apart from comparable Berlin salvage dealers: much of the inventory is available to hire, not only to buy. That rental offer draws interior stylists, film and theatre productions, set designers, and commercial clients fitting out bars, offices or event spaces. Private buyers furnishing homes use the service too. The flexibility means the stock gets tested by people who understand how objects work in real environments.
Getting to the Dahlmannstrasse showroom is straightforward. Berlin-Charlottenburg train station is approximately 250 metres away, served by regional train lines RB14, RB23, RE2, RE6 and RE7. Bus lines 109 and N7 stop at S Charlottenburg/Gervinusstraße, roughly 200 metres from the door. For those arriving by subway, Adenauerplatz — about 350 metres away — connects to U7 and a wide spread of bus routes including 109, 110, M19 and M29. Remember to contact the studio in advance: the appointment-only access model applies Thursday through Sunday, and the doors stay closed Monday to Wednesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to book before visiting the Charlottenburg showroom?
A: Yes. The Dahlmannstrasse 27 showroom operates by appointment only, Thursday through Sunday from noon to 18:00. It is not a drop-in space, so arranging a visit in advance is essential.
Q: What kinds of pieces does Urban Industrial typically stock?
A: Architectural salvage forms the core of the inventory, alongside industrial lighting, reclaimed furniture and curiosities ranging from vintage signage and mirrors to one-off objects sourced across Europe and beyond. No single period or style dominates, and stock rotates regularly as new finds arrive.
Q: Can I hire pieces rather than buy them outright?
A: Yes. Much of the inventory is available to hire as well as purchase. The rental offer attracts interior stylists, set designers, film and theatre productions, and commercial clients, alongside private buyers furnishing homes.
Q: Is the Neu Bochow warehouse worth the trip from central Berlin?
A: For anyone who wants to browse at depth, it usually is. The warehouse holds around 1,000 square metres of stock — roughly five times the footprint of the Charlottenburg showroom — which allows for the kind of unhurried, layered searching that a city space rarely permits. It is roughly a thirty-minute drive from Berlin. Confirm access arrangements directly with Urban Industrial before making the journey.
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