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How old are iron doors?
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Iron doors were first used around the 10th century during the Middle Ages. Wrought iron doors fortified castles, towns and other high-invasion areas. As the designs and intricacies improved over time, heavily detailed doors became a status symbol for the upper-middle class and places of worship. Shop a selection of iron doors on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Boston Terrier / Bulldog Cast Iron Doorstop
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage Boston Terrier / Bulldog cast iron doorstop, circa 1940s. The doorstop measures 10"W x 3.5"D x 9"H and is very heavy (5+ pounds).
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Early 20thC Hubley Bouquet of Flowers Cast Iron Doorstops
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Antique cast iron Doorstops by Hubley in original paint.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Fox Head Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fox Head Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop
A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop depicting a Fox Head dating from the 19th Century
This doorstop is Heavy and in sound used condition it is 6” h...
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Doorstop "Carpenter" American, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
From the Alice in Wonderland series, this full figured American cast iron doorstop features the "Carpenter" and he is sitting down with hands on knees, a ruler in his back pocket, of...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Rare 19th Century English Enamelled Cast Iron Doorstop of Jumbo the Elephant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 19th-Century English Enamelled Cast Iron Doorstop of Jumbo the Elephant, ca. 1870–1885
A scarce and evocative English Victorian cast iron doorstop depicting Jumbo the Elephant,...
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Door Porter, English, Cast Iron, Doorstop, Keeper, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique door porter. An English, cast iron doorstop, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
$925 Sale Price
20% Off