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Tobacco Cast Iron English Old Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare English tobacco cast iron box, Victorian time: for connoisseurs ! If You don't smoke, it
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Cast Stone

 Tobacco Cast Iron English Old Box
 Tobacco Cast Iron English Old Box
H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Post Office Mailbox - Cast Iron - Delachanal Model - Late 19th Century
Located in BARSAC, FR
Public mailbox of the French Post Office Model in molded cast iron manufactured by Delachanal in
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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Copper & Cast Iron Bed Warming Pan
Located in Dayton, OH
simple cast iron handle.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland 2nd quarter-19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel

Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.09 in
Musical 'Grand Tour' souvenir box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Musical souvenir box made in Switzerland in the 19th century for the German marker This rare
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel

Musical 'Grand Tour' souvenir box
Musical 'Grand Tour' souvenir box
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.09 in
Musical snuff box with minatur painting
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland in the mid-19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical snuff box with minatur painting
Musical snuff box with minatur painting
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.09 in
Musical snuff box by BA Bremond
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. It was made in Switzerland and plays as you would expect from a music box of this manufacturer and
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical snuff box by BA Bremond
Musical snuff box by BA Bremond
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.09 in
"Hunter in Paradise", Art Deco Humidor in Cast Iron by Elmberg, Sweden
By Carl Elmberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
from humble materials such as cast iron or pewter. This humidor with high-relief sculpture in cast
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Iron

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece. Although the mechanism
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

'Grand Tour' souvenir box "Palais de L'Institut" Paris
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful snuff box made of pressed horn. The lid depicts "Palais de l'Institut" from Paris. So the
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Early 19th Century French Boite À Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid oak. Hinged lid with tacked
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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

'Grand Tour' souvenir box "Brounnen, contre Grütli et la chapelle de Guil. Tell"
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Musical souvenir box made in Switzerland in the 19th century for the German marked This rare
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Stunning Embossed Leather on Wooden Box w. Don Quixote & Sancho Panza Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and near-antique box depicting Don Quixote, Sancho Panza and also Miguel de
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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron, Brass

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece. on
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

English Diamond Jubilee Patent Dispatch Box by Allibhoy Vallijee & Sons, 1897
Located in Kenilworth, IL
a custom forged iron stand. Anglo-Indian, 1897. Stamped and numbered box 2745 on interior seal
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel, Iron

Anna Petrus Svenskt Tenn Cigarr Box Model 462
By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
breakthrough at the Paris World Fair in 1925, where she displayed pewter and cast iron objects in the Swedish
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter, Brass

Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Pewter Box Womens Face
By Svenskt Tenn, Anna Petrus
Located in Stockholm, SE
, where she displayed pewter and cast iron objects in the Swedish Grace style. At the time, pewter was a
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter, Brass

18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox
Located in Lomita, CA
mounted with brass or iron strapping and shaped cast brass escutcheon, the front mounted with two cast
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Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
seat Dressed to three sides with long cast iron escutcheons — keys absent Distinctive antique locks to
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Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique Mailbox, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A very nice antique mailbox from the 19th century. Mentioned that is made in Liege, Belgium.
Category

Antique 1840s Belgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Mailbox, 19th Century
Antique Mailbox, 19th Century
H 96.07 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
By Daniel & Arter
Located in Northampton, GB
, movement and the use of modern materials particularly iron, glass and ceramics to create unusual forms. It
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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
Cast Iron Post Letter Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron post letter box - rare and fun.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Post Letter Box
Cast Iron Post Letter Box
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 11 in
Cast Iron Coal Box
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern cast iron coal box chimney pot. Very nice piece!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Cast Iron Coal Box
Cast Iron Coal Box
H 11 in W 22 in D 14 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1836 by Edwin Jones, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box
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Antique 1830s English William IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Cast Iron Window Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage window box is made of welded and bolted straps of iron and will hold pots or containers
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Window Box
Large Cast Iron Window Box
H 12.5 in W 58.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
dovetail joints to the corners a testament to the lasting quality Dressed with stout cast iron handles to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

19th C Promotional Cast Iron Frog Matchstick Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C gold enamel painted cast iron matchstick box. Promotional gift from Garland Stoves & Ranges
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Cool Empire Cast Iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
A cool Empire cast iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden. Made in Hellefors Bruk during the
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Antique 1820s Swedish Karl Johan Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Iron

Cool Empire Cast Iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden
Cool Empire Cast Iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden
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H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Cast iron standing bear money box by John Harper & Co
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bank Box. Uncle Sam Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Mid-20th Century Taiwan Reproduction of The Late 19th
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Louis Philippe French Ornate Cast Iron Planter Boxes - Pair
By Louis Philippe
Located in Countryside, IL
Louis Philippe French Ornate Cast Iron Planter Boxes - Pair Each planter measures: 22 wide x 11
Category

2010s French Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Antique English Regency Period and Styled Hand Painted Toleware Tea Caddy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
. This tea caddy is constructed of tin with a cast iron handled weight which functions as a manner to
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

19th Century American Black Cast Iron Piggy Bank Money Box Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
19th century American black cast iron piggy bank, money box, animal sculpture. We left it
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century cast iron travel safe. Probably manufactured in France for storing money
Category

Antique 18th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Bespoke Pair Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter boxes in lacquered white
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Planters and Ja...

Materials

Steel, Iron

Bespoke Single Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Box
Located in New York, NY
Single Bespoke Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter box in lacquered
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Planters and Ja...

Materials

Steel, Iron

Original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk arched cast iron fireplace
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Combination
Located in London, GB
19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace combination. Traditional blackened iron finish. with set of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box. The Box of slim rectangular form cast in iron and raised upon four tapered
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iron Box
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H 1.4 in W 3.35 in D 4.7 in
VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Cast Iron Fox Head Bookends - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Late 20th Century bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters. Black color cast iron depicting fox
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Late 20th Century American Other Bookends

Materials

Iron

Late 20th Century Cast Iron Modernist, Figural Sculpture
By G. None
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage late 20th century cast iron figurative sculpture. The sculpture is in black cast
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese cast iron chôshi 銚子 (sake kettles) with lacquered lids
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of enticing cast iron chôshi (sake kettles) with a detailed lacquered lid, raised by three low
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Penny or Money Bank Boy Fishing Marked "The One That Got Away"
Located in Miami, FL
A nice sized Early 20th century American cast iron piggy, penny bank or money box. This decorative
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Early 20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Søborg, DK
Amazing Danish cast iron candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Pato. Comes with a box of 12 hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Architectural Mask with White Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian cast iron mask. Likely an architectural elemental from a building in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Victorian Hand Painted Metal & Enameled Cast Iron Firewood Bucket
Located in Lisse, NL
stunning and rare antique even includes perfect packing (in a custom made box) and also worldwide delivery
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Enamel, Metal

Antique Viking Longboat Ship Cast Iron Chandelier with Horse Head and Shields
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and unusual cast iron eight light chandelier in the shape of a Viking longboat or ship
Category

Mid-20th Century Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Brass

WILTON Mid 20th Century Gothic Cast Iron Candle Sconces - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Gothic style candle wall sconces by Wilton. Solid cast iron, black in color, in a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Gothic Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan
Located in York County, PA
CAST IRON BOOT JACK, MADE FOR THE 1864 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF GENERAL GEORGE B. MC CLELLAN, WITH
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and solid cast iron frontal geometric and more
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse hand painted with
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and solid cast iron frontal geometric and more
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925
By Paul Kiss, Genet & Michon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful Circular Art Deco chandelier, in Patinated Cast Iron attributed to Paul Kiss, and Pressed
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Cast Iron Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron box for your home. Each cast iron box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. There are 57 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron box you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cast iron box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right cast iron box, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made cast iron box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bauche, Carl Auböck and Carl Elmberg are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cast Iron Box?

The average selling price for a cast iron box at 1stDibs is $1,833, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $34,766 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Box
  • 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 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 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 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.