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19th Century French Cast Iron Cafe Table, Sofa Table with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French cast iron cafe table ~ sofa table with carrara marble is a splendid example of
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Sofa Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Cafe Table ~ Sofa Table with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French cast iron cafe table ~ sofa table with Carrara marble is a splendid example of
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Sofa Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Vintage Industrial Walnut and Cast Iron Shelf Table
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial cast iron and walnut shelving unit, storage rack, media console / bar cart
Category

20th Century American Industrial Sofa Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Small Italian Sofa Made in Italy in the 1950s by I.S.A. Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
rests on fine, golden iron casted legs. The sofa is in its original condition and needs a new
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Antique Spanish Console or Sofa Table Three Deep Drawers circa 1700's Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
1700s, with three very deep hand-carved drawers, with their original handmade cast iron drop pulls
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Rustic Sofa Tables

Materials

Iron

Vladimir Kagan Unicorn sofa for Kagan Designs, 1967. Very Rare. One Owner.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
This original Vladimir Kagan Curved Unicorn sofa has had only one owner and was purchased directly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Wrought Iron

Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet 'Unicorn" Sofa Model U522, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Germantown, MD
A Iconic Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet Upholstered Cast Aluminum 'Unicorn' Sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Three-Seat Sofa Steel and Grey Upholstery
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Almelo, NL
its limited production. Its minimalist slatted design, cast iron frame, and original upholstery make
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Bijenkorf Two-Seat Sofa Steel and Grey Upholstery
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Almelo, NL
its limited production. Its minimalist slatted design, cast iron frame, and original upholstery make
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Swedish Cast Iron Garden Sofa, Ca 1900
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish cast iron garden sofa with white painted wooden plank seat and back. The black cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Swedish Cast Iron Garden Sofa, Ca 1900
Swedish Cast Iron Garden Sofa, Ca 1900
H 31.89 in W 63 in D 25.99 in
Polished Cast Iron Ornament 2 Tier Glass Top Lower Shelf Console Sofa Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Custom made polished cast iron ornament 2 tier glass top lower shelf console sofa table.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Iron

French Iron Work Console / Sofa Table, Marble Top
Located in Stamford, CT
French Iron Work Console / Sofa Table, Marble Top A finely cast table of console form having a
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Late 19th Century cast iron side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant cast iron side table circa 1890. Fine table ideal for use as a sofa,side, hall or lamp
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century cast iron side table
Late 19th Century cast iron side table
H 28.5 in W 41.25 in D 16 in
Midcentury Green Painted Cast Iron French Side Tables with Wicker Style Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French painted cast iron low side tables from the Midcentury period, with blue green
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Garden Set in Cast Iron and Wood, France, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Garden furniture consisting of a small sofa and two armchairs. Cast iron and wood, France around
Category

Vintage 1930s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Postmodern Glass Block "Rion" Loveseat Sofa
By Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
exploration into the miss-use of common building materials, here seen with glass block and wrought iron window
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jim Rose Legacy Collection - Chest of Drawers, Solid Cast Iron Miniature
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawers Maquette, 2003 Solid Cast Iron w/ Steel Nail Heads 6h x 5.25w x 2d in 15.24h x 13.34w x 5.08d cm
Category

Early 2000s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Brut Two Seater Sofa by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Konstantin Grcic, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point of this project was a specific manufacturing method: cast iron. It is one of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Brut Three Seater Sofa by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Konstantin Grcic, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point of this project was a specific manufacturing method: cast iron. It is one of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Antique French Iron Campaign Style Daybed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add glamour and style with this Napoleon III cast iron lounging day bed to any room. Create your
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds

Materials

Iron

10 Piece Set of Woodard Patio Pool Set Chantilly Rose 4 Chairs Sofa 5 Tables
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
scribbed like a tree branch with treelike, bark, cast into the iron. Truly a work of art. The back legs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

The Black Road: Iron, Classical Male Bust, Resin Sculpture with Rust Iron Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
of resin and patinaed with a rusted iron can be shown on a base or lying down. Dean Kugler The Black
Category

2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Satin Nickel Cast Bronze & Marble Cigarette Table from Costantini, Bellance
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
might slide under a sofa or chair as needed as well as a handle. Also available in bronze, brass, iron
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Nickel

Custom Gilt Metal Iron Base Console Table, Desk, or Ding Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
finishes are available. Great as console or sofa table. The listing is for the table base only. We can help
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Carlo Scarpa Iroko Wood and Green Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
place on broken cast iron supports, stands over a mirror-shaped stretch of water and occupies one end of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Chenille, Wood

Cast Metal Garden Patio Bench in the Manner of Frances Elkins
By Frances Elkins
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Cast aluminum garden/patio bench in the manner of Frances Elkins. Loveseat or small sofa. Heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Carlo Scarpa Iroko and Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974, Set of 2
By Carlo Scarpa, Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
place on broken cast iron supports, stands over a mirror-shaped stretch of water and occupies one end of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Antiqued Gold Finish Baroque Style Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
used as a conference table, desk, sofa table, garden porch or patio table, indoor or outdoor table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Mid Century Arc Orb Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Very cool MCM arc/orb floor standing lamp. The base consist of a very heavy half sphere in cast
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Large Mid Century Arc Orb Lamp
Large Mid Century Arc Orb Lamp
H 70 in W 78 in D 14 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Style Triple Pedestal Bistro Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
iron bases having triple pedestals and foundry signature on the sides. These tables have a metal clad
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Brut Bench by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Magis, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
three-seater sofa. BENCH Frame in cast iron painted in polyester powder. Seat in oak natural.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

Brut Bench by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
Brut Bench by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
H 18.9 in W 86.62 in D 13.78 in
Brut Armchair by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Magis, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point of this project was a specific manufacturing method: cast iron. It is one of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Brut Armchair by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
Brut Armchair by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
H 3.55 in W 30.91 in D 30.32 in
New York City Manhole Cover Table
Located in Chicago, IL
the number 8 cast into the top. The base is from a dressmaker's dress form. The perfect drinks table
Category

20th Century American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

New York City Manhole Cover Table
New York City Manhole Cover Table
H 27.75 in Dm 18.25 in
Rare Large Vintage Industrial Projector Paris, circa 1960
Located in Paris, France
. The material: glass, cast iron and raw steel. This beautiful and timeless piece will suit a loft, an
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Moorish Frederick Cooper Style Hammered Copper Bulbus Urn Shape 2 Handled Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Topeka, KS
hand forged hammered copper bulbus urn shaped body, a round cast brass base, cast brass double handles
Category

Late 20th Century American Moorish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Brut Table by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Magis, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point of this project was a specific manufacturing method: cast iron. It is one of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Steel

Brut Table by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
Brut Table by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
H 28.35 in W 110.24 in D 37.41 in
19th Century Solid Teak Dutch Colonial Chest Strongbox With Brass Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
meant to be. Heavy, strong wood and weighty hardware including cast iron handles and hinges adorn this
Category

Antique 1880s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Italian Lighting from the 50s
Located in Nice, FR
E27 base bulb. The period switch that works. Vintage desk light. The cast iron base is solid for the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Lighting from the 50s
Italian Lighting from the 50s
H 57.09 in Dm 9.85 in
Osvaldo Borsani “T210” Dining Table for Tecno, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Milano in Italy around 1950. This eye-catching table rests on black cast iron legs and is made of warm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel on Wood Block Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts
Category

2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

House Sculpture, Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel Wedge on Wood Blocks
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts
Category

2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jim Rose Two Drawer/Two Door Pie Safe with Drilled Holes, Natural Rusted Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual
Category

Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Two-Door Chinese Coins Quilt Cupboard, Functional Art Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Plate, Wooden Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jim Rose Legacy Collection - One-Drawer Plank Top Side Table, Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Salzburg, AT
materials: Bamboo, pith, willow, cast iron, etc. Our challenge was to take advantage of the manufacturer's
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jim Rose Two-Door Strips Quilt Cupboard, Brightly Colored Steel Art Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Two-Door Housetop Weave Multi-Color Steel Quilt Pattern Cupboard
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose - Coffee Table, Steel Furniture, Hot Rolled and Repurposed Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel Industrial Objects on Wooden Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Industrial Objects, Metal Sculpture on Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Metal

Jim Rose - Settee, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Education: 1989 B.F.A
Category

Early 2000s American Shaker Benches

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose - Tripod Table, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts
Category

Early 2000s American Shaker End Tables

Materials

Steel

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Cast Iron Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron couch for your home. Each cast iron couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage cast iron couch now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the cast iron couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cast iron couch made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Jean-Louis Deniot, Arcana and Get Back, Inc. each produced at least one beautiful cast iron couch that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Couch?

A cast iron couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $541 and the highest can go for as much as $12,800.
Questions About Cast Iron Couch
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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.