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Rare Vintage Cast Iron Coat Rack from Budapest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rich in character and fully functional European cast iron coat rack having a marvelous aged patina
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Coat Rack With Umbrella Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Cast Iron Coat Rack With Umbrella Stand This hallway/entryway/closet coat hanger stand
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Coat Rack, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Nice patina - In original condition - Heavy metal.
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Vintage 1920s European Rococo Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Coat Rack, 1920s
Antique Cast Iron Coat Rack, 1920s
H 75.2 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Antique Cast Iron Coat Rack, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Nice patina - In original condition - Heavy metal.
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Vintage 1920s Czech Rococo Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Coat Rack, 1920s
Antique Cast Iron Coat Rack, 1920s
H 74.41 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Antique Cast Iron Coat Rack, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Nice patina - In original condition - Heavy metal.
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Vintage 1920s Czech Rococo Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Coat Rack, 1920s
Antique Cast Iron Coat Rack, 1920s
H 73.23 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Coat Rack, Cast Iron & Brass, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Electric & Engineering Co. and probably comes from early 20th Century. It is made of cast iron which
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Vintage 1930s British Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron, Brass

Albert Paley Attributed Cast Iron Coat Rack
By Albert Paley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one of a kind artist produced piece is an artistic tour-de-force in cast iron. A dramatic
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bamboo Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Located in Brussels , BE
Hallway coat rack shaped like a bamboo tree mae of cast-iron. Made in France in early 20th century.
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Antique Early 1900s French Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Cast Iron Bamboo Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Cast Iron Bamboo Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
H 81.89 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Cast Iron Arthur Umanoff Wine Racks
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Cast Iron Arthur Umanoff Wine Racks by Shaver Howard Manufacturing. Classic, timeless
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron and Steel Revolving Clothing Rack/Rounder
Located in Louisville, KY
to this already unique piece. With a cast iron base that’s ornately figured with borders and shell
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel, Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Coat or Hat Rack with Umbrella Stand, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
A cast iron Victorian coat and hat rack with umbrella stand has been painted white. It is in great
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bamboo Motif Hallway Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
A free standing antique French patinated cast iron coat rack or hallway tree featuring a sculptural
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Decorative Stick Stand, English Cast Iron Umbrella Rack, Victorian, 1850
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is an antique decorative stick stand. An English, painted cast iron umbrella rack, dating to
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique French Green Cast Iron Hallway Tree Coat Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
A free standing antique French cast iron coat rack or hallway tree featuring an intricate frame
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Antique Decorative Stick Stand, English Cast Iron Umbrella Rack, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative stick stand. An English, painted cast iron umbrella rack, dating to
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Vintage Decorative Stick Stand, Cast Iron, Hallway, Umbrella Rack, Art Nouveau
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative stick stand. A Continental, cast iron hallway umbrella rack with overt
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Late 20th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Ornate Stick Stand, English, Cast Iron, Hallway Umbrella Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornate stick stand. An English, cast iron hallway umbrella rack, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Vintage Hallway Stick Stand, English Cast Iron, Umbrella Rack, Art Nouveau Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hallway stick stand. An English, cast iron umbrella rack displaying Art Nouveau
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Mid-20th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Vintage Equestrian Hand Forged Cast Iron Horseshoe Magazine Rack or Book Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage hand-forged cast iron equestrian, farmhouse, or rustic horseshoe magazine rack
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Umbrella Stand Cast Iron
Located in Alton, GB
Beautiful umbrella stand made from cast iron which is typical of the Victorian era. The stand is
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Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Umbrella Stand Cast Iron
Victorian Umbrella Stand Cast Iron
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Alton, GB
cast iron and holds fine detailing showcasing the typical art nouveau period. This would complete the
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Antique 19th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
H 22.84 in W 12.21 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Cast Iron Stick Stand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century cast iron stick stand. Having Ivy leaf decoration.
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Antique 19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Stick Stand
19th Century Cast Iron Stick Stand
H 30 in W 20 in D 15 in
Victory Embossed Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Alton, GB
Beautiful cast iron umbrella stand with four pockets to stand umbrellas or cane in. The Piece is
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Antique 19th Century European Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Victory Embossed Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Victory Embossed Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Umbrella Stand Victorian Cast Iron Hat Rack Walking Stick Storage France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Umbrella Stand Enamelled Cast Iron Ornate Home Storage Walking Stick. Manufactured in France
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Vintage 1960s French High Victorian Umbrella Stands

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Enamel, Steel

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5195 Aesthetic Movement cast iron umbrella stand / walking stick stand in the manner of
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Antique 19th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
H 27.559 in W 19.291 in D 7.48 in
Falkirk cast iron umbrella stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Falkirk cast iron umbrella/stick stand, having an architectural top with flower head and foliated
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Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Falkirk cast iron umbrella stand
Falkirk cast iron umbrella stand
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 10 in
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4877 Victorian cast iron umbrella stand of pierced and scrolled design with demi lune umbrella
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Antique 19th Century English Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
H 24.803 in W 13.78 in D 7.874 in
Coalbrookdale cast iron umbrella stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Cast Iron stick stand, the shaped top with foliating motif above the shaped bar to receive sticks
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Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Coalbrookdale cast iron umbrella stand
Coalbrookdale cast iron umbrella stand
H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 10 in
Antique Cast Green Enameled Iron Umbrella/Cane stand
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant umbrella stand, made of enameled cast iron. Made in France, circa 1910-1920. In good
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Green Enameled Iron Umbrella/Cane stand
Antique Cast Green Enameled Iron Umbrella/Cane stand
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H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 7.09 in
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J05 stylish Victorian umbrella stand / walking stick stand in the manner of Christopher Dresser with twelve compartments flanked by four finials, decorative pierced uprights and two ...
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Antique 19th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
H 25.197 in W 25.591 in D 12.205 in
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Depicting a farmer with a bundle of wheat on his back. Titled "The Reaper". Loose inset drip pan.
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
H 30 in W 17 in D 10.25 in
Coalbrookdale style cast iron hall stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Coalbrookdale-style cast iron hall stand, of arched form, with eight scrolled hooks, the central
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Antique Late 19th Century British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Coalbrookdale style cast iron hall stand
Coalbrookdale style cast iron hall stand
H 85.5 in W 35.5 in D 13.5 in
Cast Iron Umbrella Stand with Dog or Retriever
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique English umbrella stand cast in iron with a top bracket supported by a stylized
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0386 Attractive Victorian umbrella stand / walking stick stand in cast iron with intricate pierced
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Antique 19th Century English Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
English Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
H 26.772 in W 21.654 in D 11.024 in
Gothic Revival cast iron hall stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
A Gothic Revival cast iron hall stand, having three tiers of decorated open arches with seven coat
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Antique Late 19th Century British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Gothic Revival cast iron hall stand
Gothic Revival cast iron hall stand
H 70.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Two Modernist Cast-Iron Valets, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic pair of streamlined, cast-iron valet stands, with wooden vide-poches. The iron has a lovely
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Enameled Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique umbrella stand. Made of heavy cast iron, enamelled in beautiful green color. The
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Enameled Iron Umbrella Stand
Early 20th Century Cast Enameled Iron Umbrella Stand
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H 25.2 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Cast Iron Umbrella or Stick Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Cast iron umbrella or stick stand An attractive cast iron stand with a curved support rail and
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Umbrella or Stick Stand
Cast Iron Umbrella or Stick Stand
H 26 in W 16 in D 9 in
Large Cast Iron Umbrella Stick Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large cast iron umbrella stick stand An exceptional quality and attractive 19th century cast
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Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Enameled
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
French cast iron Umbrella stand. Made of cast iron, enamelled in a green color. With removable
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Enameled
Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Enameled
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H 26.78 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
Historicism Antique Black Iron Coat Rack Coat Stand, circa 1890, Austria
By Hynek Gottwald, August Kitschelt's Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Historicism antique vintage coat rack or coat stand from black lacquered cast and hammered iron
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Antique 1890s Austrian Other Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Brass and Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French brass and cast iron umbrella stand. Demilune form with brass tubing and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

l'Ecole Art Co.Cast Iron Easel
Located in Hudson, NY
l'Ecole Art Co.Cast Iron Easel Amazing sculptural base. Large octagonal weight. Great patina and
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Easels

Materials

Iron

l'Ecole Art Co.Cast Iron Easel
l'Ecole Art Co.Cast Iron Easel
H 88 in W 20 in D 16 in
Cast Iron Umbrella Stand With Golf Figure
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Cast Iron Golf Umbrella Stand. An extremely rare original antique cast iron umbrella or stick stand
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Antique 1890s British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Tripod Paw Feet General Store Retail Display - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Tripod Paw Feet General Store Retail Display Stands - a Pair. Item
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Easels

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Twenty-Four Ring Umbrella Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Cast iron twenty-four ring umbrella stand of rectangular form, with raised finials to each corner
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Antique 17th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian cast iron umbrella and stick stand, the back cast in the form of a knight in armour with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Stick Umbrella Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century cast iron stick or umbrella stand, the backplate with sporting motif and penny
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Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Vintage Umbrella, Stick Stand, Cast Iron, Coalbrookdale Manner, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage umbrella or stick stand, a painted foundry cast iron, hall stand in the Victorian
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20th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Stylish 19th Century Cast Iron Coat Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0269 Attractive cast iron hall stand having six coat and hat hooks, four of which swivel, original
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Antique 19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Stylish 19th Century Cast Iron Coat Stand
Stylish 19th Century Cast Iron Coat Stand
H 84.252 in W 27.559 in D 9.055 in
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Located in Victoria, BC
This antique cast iron Coalbrookdale hall stand is complete with an angular top rail and a lower
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Sarreid LTD Victorian Style Polished Brass & Cast Iron Spiral Umbrella Stand
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sarreid LTD Victorian Style Polished Brass & Heavy Cast Iron Spiral Umbrella Stand. Circa late 20th
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Late 20th Century Victorian Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Late 19th Century English Cast Iron Hallstand
Located in London, GB
This figure carrying wheat on his back is made of cast iron, written on its base is 'Reaper
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century English Cast Iron Hallstand
Late 19th Century English Cast Iron Hallstand
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 in
Iron and Brass Catch All Shelf Magazine Rack
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and dramatic iron and brass two-tier stand, functions as a magazine rack or catch all for a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand in White
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0427, stylish and elegant Victorian cast iron coat stand, having arched top and 9 hat / coat hooks
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand in White
Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand in White
H 72.05 in W 30.32 in D 11.03 in
Mid Century Modern Gilt Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Clothing Valet Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Gilt cast iron faux bamboo form valet with all the necessary racks for your daily clothes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

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Iron

A 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand. 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand this
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Vintage Coatstand in Cast Iron, Sweden, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, vintage Coatstand in cast iron. Measures: H 180 x Ø 70 cm.
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20th Century Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Iron Coat Rack Nr. 345 by Vichr & Co., Austria, 1900s
By Vichr & Co.
Located in Praha, CZ
Iron coat rack with heavy cast iron base and drip tray made by Vichr & Co. Catalogue model Nr. 345
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

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Iron

Scottish Cast Iron Decorative Umbrella Stand, Carron Company, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Scottish cast iron umbrella stand with decorative urns, swags, and floral motif resting on a molded
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Antique 1850s Scottish Early Victorian Umbrella Stands

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Iron

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Cast Iron Rack For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron rack for your home. Each cast iron rack for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Find 305 options for an antique or vintage cast iron rack now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cast iron rack — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A cast iron rack, designed in the Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cast iron rack over the years, but those crafted by Coalbrookdale Foundry, Falkirk and Corneau Freres are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Rack?

The average selling price for a cast iron rack at 1stDibs is $1,461, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Rack
  • 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.

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