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Cast Iron Bakers

French Baker's Scale
Located in Houston, TX
French Baker's scale. This antique cast iron baker's scale includes original weights. Great
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

French Baker's Scale
French Baker's Scale
H 11.5 in W 29.75 in D 13.13 in
French Cast Iron and Marble Baker's Table
Located in Pembroke, MA
French cast iron and marble top Baker's table. The marble is white with some veining. The pierced
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel, Iron

French Cast Iron and Marble Baker's Table
French Cast Iron and Marble Baker's Table
H 30.75 in W 48.25 in D 29.38 in
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron and Brass French Bakers Rack Wrought
Located in New York, NY
Charming French Bakers Rack constructed of wrought iron and cast brass. This example features
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Shelves

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Enterprise Mfg Philadelphia Cast Iron Coffee Grinder Insert Eagle Finial
By Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
coffee grinder is made of cast iron and features American Bald Eagles stenciled to the urn shaped hopper
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Antique 1870s Industrial Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Antique French Bakers Rack
Located in Houston, TX
This is an early 20th century bakers rack made of iron with brass trim. The makers name, Echalie
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Bakers Rack
Antique French Bakers Rack
H 95 in W 78 in D 18.5 in
Huge 19th Century Bakers Prooving Table c1860
Located in Downham Market, GB
original twin-wheeled cast iron castors & chunky hardwood base supporting a generous bin & three plank top
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Antique 19th Century British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Huge 19th Century Bakers Prooving Table c1860
Huge 19th Century Bakers Prooving Table c1860
H 33.08 in W 30.32 in D 71.66 in
Antique Iron Shop Retail or Garden Display Stand
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
century retail display stand possibly from a bakers. Made from cast iron with ornate cast finials at
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Antique Late 19th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wine Rack Fashioned from Bread Slicer
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful, one-of-a-kind, 19th century French bakers cast iron and wood industrial bread slicer
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Beaux-Arts French Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Beaux-Arts cast bronze & wrought iron glass top dining table, French, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
By Daniel & Arter
Located in Northampton, GB
was purchased by W.J.Baker & Sons Ltd. Oak has many global variations.European Oak, also known as
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
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H 5.7 in W 5.9 in D 5.3 in

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Arizona Mirror, Estremoz Marble and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
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19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Queen Bed brings to life the neoclassical revival that occurred during the reign of Napoleon III. Executed in exotic imported rosewood, it fea...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

20th Century French Art Deco Walnut Dry Bar - Vintage Parisian Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage small typical Parisian Art Deco dry bar on wheels with a revolving door and two shelves. The fine French bar is made of hand crafted polished Walnut in good condition. Mino...
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20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars

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Metal, Chrome

Swedish 19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vibrant upholstered Louis XVI style settee from Sweden, circa 1840. The green-ish blue paint is original to the frame, worn in few spots adding to the overall antique charm. The hi...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Dovetailed Copper Braising Pan or Small Pot with Fitted Lid
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French dovetailed copper braising pan or small pot with fitted lid. This unique pot has two heavy drop ring copper handles with scrolled support brackets. A fitted lid ...
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Antique 19th Century French Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Copper

Antique French Butcher Presentation Table or Fabulous Kitchen Island C1890-1910
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble, Steel, Brass

Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Tree Wrap Iron Garden Bench
By John Salterini
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hard to find, Salterini inspired tree hugger bench in white painted cast metal with mesh seat. This garden tree bench will make your outdoor space a special place to sit and reflect ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Tree Wrap Iron Garden Bench
Tree Wrap Iron Garden Bench
H 37 in W 78 in D 40 in
19th century French Copper Cookware
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of French copper sauce pans in graduated sizes featuring riveted metal handles with a slight tilt. Measure/ Large: 7.25 inches tall to top of handle, 4 inches tall to top of pan...
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Antique 1860s French French Provincial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Copper

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Wood

French 19th Century Culinary Scale from Lyon
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large kitchen / culinary scale made in Lyon, France, circa 1880. This wonderful antique instrument was used to measure various ingredients and products that are epicurean in nature...
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Marble, Brass

Large quality antique George III copper pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large quality antique George III copper pan having a quality large antique George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides. D. 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century George III Metalwork

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Copper

Large quality antique George III copper pan
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Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
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French 18th Century Balance Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron. The foot and the plates are in brass. The foot of the shaft and one of the plates di...
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Antique 18th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

French 18th Century Balance Scale
French 18th Century Balance Scale
H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 8 in
Rustic 19th Century French Garden Bench with Cast Iron Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Rustic 19th century French garden bench with cast iron legs was produced for a private garden, and the leg castings were designed to mimic the gnarly branches of the surrounding tree...
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

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Large 19th Century French Iron and Brass Baker's Rack Stamped By The Maker
Located in Antwerp, BE
Authentic 19th century French Boulangerie display rack used in Paris to display the bakers daily
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Shelves

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19thC French Baker's Table
Located in Essex, MA
Cast iron French baker's table from the late 19thC, with original marble top. Solid brass
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble

19thC French Baker's Table
19thC French Baker's Table
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 23 in
French Cast Iron and Marble Bakers Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French cast iron and marble bakers table with decorative floral details around the perimeter and
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Early 20th Century French Tables

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Marble, Iron

Vintage Adjustable Cast Iron & Wood Display / Baker's Rack
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable Cast Iron & Wood Display Rack / Baker's Cooling Rack / Bookshelf. 5 Different Settings
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20th Century American Shelves

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Iron, Steel

19th Century Cast Iron Parisian Bakers Rack
Located in Gloucester, GB
19th century cast iron Parisian bakers rack - Cast iron with solid brass joints - Beautiful
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Antique 1880s French Shelves

19th Century Cast Iron Parisian Bakers Rack
19th Century Cast Iron Parisian Bakers Rack
H 78.75 in W 83.86 in D 15.75 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Pastry Baker's Table with White Carrara Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
is all original. Its simple and sturdy cast iron painted base is a refreshing unfussy style that will
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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

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Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron

19th c. French Bakers Iron Candy Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French Bakers Iron Candy Table with Bronze Accents and Original Marble Top.
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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Iron

Ornate French Iron & Marble Baker's Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
French "Boulangerie" (Bakers) cast iron table. This iron and brass table has a rectangular red
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Early 20th Century French Serving Tables

A Vintage French Wrought Iron and Brass Bakers Table
Located in Hudson, NY
interspersed with cast brass balls and finals. The classic french bakers table here seems simple ,modern and
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Early 20th Century French Tables

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Wrought Iron, Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Ram’s Head Iron & Marble Baker’s Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French neoclassical cast iron and marble top baker’s table. The frame’s
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Tables

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Pair Of 19thc Original Black Painted Iron Bakers/afro-amspooners
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Bread Oven, English, Cast Iron, Decorative, Baking, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bread oven. An English, cast iron decorative baker's stove, dating to the
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Antique Late 18th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Antique French Baker's Wall Mounted Display Shelves Great Original Patina, c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
some scrupulous antique dealer, to the overall proportion, this French Baker’s Rack or Display Rack has
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves

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Iron

Wiener Bronze, Rare Art Deco "Josephine Baker" Figure, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wiener bronze. Rare Art Deco "Josephine Baker" figure made in bronze and cast iron, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

English Avery Toledo "Autoleveler" Gilt Bakers Confectionery Scale
By Toledo Scale Company
Located in Forney, TX
scale" should appeal to both decorators and collectors alike. Accompanied by four cast iron assorted
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Early 20th Bakers Table Th Tonge, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th Bakers Table TH Tonge circa 1910 - White wash pine frame - Pine top - Cast iron
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Vintage 1910s English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Pine

Early 20th Bakers Table Th Tonge, circa 1910
Early 20th Bakers Table Th Tonge, circa 1910
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique French Baker's Rack from Paris with Brass Fittings
Located in Chicago, IL
mark cast into the iron base and probably dates from the late 1800's, or turn-of-the-century.
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves

French Cast Iron Bakers Table with White Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
French bakers table with white marble top. Great for kitchen use or on the patio for serving
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century ‘W.A Baker & Company’ Cast Iron Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This gate has been shot blasted, primed and is ready to hang. There are two original posts included. Measure: Post height 151 cm (each) The dimensions listed are for the gate. We...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

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Iron

French Vintage Cast Iron and Marble Bakers Table, Paris, Late 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French vintage cast iron and white marble bakers table. The table features a decorative Fleur de
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Antique Early 19th Century French Serving Tables

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Marble, Iron

Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker
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Antique Early 19th Century European Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Large French 19th Century Bakers Rack Wrought Iron and Brass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large antique bakers rack made of black painted wrought iron and brass with great patina. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Shelves

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
the wrought and cast iron as well as the brass finishings.    
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Antique Early 1900s French Other Cabinets

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit
Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit
H 83.47 in W 30.91 in D 16.15 in
19th Century French Baker's Marble Work Table, circa 1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
separate cast iron legs with a 3" diameter wood footrest. The legs are bolted to pieces of wood painted
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Console Tables

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Marble, Iron

1920s-1930s Howard Johnson's Roof Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very early roof finial with the baker, puppy and lad under a lantern in painted cast iron
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

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Cast Stone, Iron

Luxury Model #10 Coffee Grinder by Enterprise Company, American, circa 1876
By Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
cast iron and very heavy, thus, the stenciling takes on a floral motif designed to soften the hard look
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Primitives

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Iron, Brass

Baking Rack/Shelving, France, 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
solid wrought iron, cast iron and chrome, and have many fine curved details. Painted white. Gorgeous
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Early 20th Century French Shelves

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Metal

Baking Rack/Shelving, France, 1900
Baking Rack/Shelving, France, 1900
H 85.44 in W 47.64 in D 19.69 in
Wrought Iron and Brass Baker's Rack
Located in Katonah, NY
A three-tier wrought iron baker’s rack with decorative brass elements, French, circa 1950. Measures
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20th Century French Victorian Shelves

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron and Brass Baker's Rack
Wrought Iron and Brass Baker's Rack
H 82.5 in W 22.5 in D 15.75 in
French Cast Iron Bakers Table
Located in Water Mill, NY
French 19th century cast iron bakers table with gilt trim and a later white Carrera marble top
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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

French Cast Iron Bakers Table
French Cast Iron Bakers Table
H 30 in W 47.5 in D 25.25 in
A 19th Century Cast and Wrought Iron Baker's Table
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Cast and Wrought Iron French Baker's Table
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Wrought Iron

Fairmount Grand Cast Iron Stove
By Leonard Baker Stove Co.
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Antique cast iron cookstove - Fairmount "Grand" - converted to 30,000 BTU gas
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Fairmount Grand Cast Iron Stove
Fairmount Grand Cast Iron Stove
H 54 in W 51 in D 36 in
Bakers Table
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Base from bakers table has been covered with 1/2 inch beveled glass piece. Wrought and turned iron
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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Bakers Table
Bakers Table
H 29 in W 60 in D 40 in
Small Bakers Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very attractive heavy cast iron base w/ white marble top.
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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Small Bakers Table
Small Bakers Table
H 33.25 in W 28 in D 21.75 in
Original 19th Century French Baker's Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful and elegant with Grooved Marble Top and Iron and Cast Iron Base Baker's table with brass
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Antique 19th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Rare 19th Century French Bakers Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare form 19th century French Bakers table with Old Paris tag, original paint and wood top. Cast
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

Rare 19th Century French Bakers Table
Rare 19th Century French Bakers Table
H 33 in W 60 in D 32.5 in
Fantastic Vintage Baker's Cabinet with Butcher Block Top
By Barth Equipment
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
and surround on cast iron feet
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Vintage 1920s North American Cabinets

Vintage Industrial Pine Sycamore Workbench Baker's Table Work Table
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
four original cast iron double castors which make it an easy piece to move around and look great! This
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Mid-20th Century Welsh Industrial and Work Tables

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Sycamore, Pine

Very Large 19th Century Painted Pine and Sycamore Bakers Table
Located in Shustoke, GB
painted pine structure standing on large cast iron castors, a makers label to one side. This would make
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

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Sycamore

20th Century Vintage Industrial Pine Baker's Table Kitchen Island Zinc Top
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
Terrington & Sons, Portsmouth the renowned makers of bakery products. Features 24 drawers with cast iron
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Zinc

French Marble Top Bistro Table, circa 1910
Located in Southampton, NY
French blue painted cast iron table; baluster form support and stretcher, spade feet with removable
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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble, Iron

French Marble Top Bistro Table, circa 1910
French Marble Top Bistro Table, circa 1910
H 31 in W 50.25 in D 21.5 in
French Marble-Topped Iron Pastry Bakers Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A cast iron bakers table with scroll legs, highly decorative apron, attractive brass accents and a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Industrial and Work Tables

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Marble, Iron, Brass

French Marble-Topped Iron Pastry Bakers Table
French Marble-Topped Iron Pastry Bakers Table
H 30.25 in W 50.25 in D 30.25 in
Narrow Wrought Iron and Brass Baker's Rack
Located in Houston, TX
Wrought iron and brass Baker's rack has a curved front with brass fronts and finials to each of
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Shelves

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Counter Top Bakers Rack
Located in Charleston, SC
Iron and brass French table or counter top bakers rack. Made in France circa 1890 of the highest
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Cast Iron Bakers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron bakers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and marble, all cast iron bakers available were constructed with great care. Cast iron bakers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian and Arts and Crafts cast iron bakers are consistently popular styles. Many cast iron bakers are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company and Michael Taylor produced popular cast iron bakers that are worth a look.

How Much are Cast Iron Bakers?

Cast iron bakers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,325, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.
Questions About Cast Iron Bakers
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.