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What are cast iron columns?
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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.
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Early 20th Century Fluted Cast Iron Column
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century fluted building column with a decorative capital. Industrial cast iron. One
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
Copper Over Cast Iron Column Fragment from the Chicago Stock Exchange
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Chicago, IL
Copper over cast iron column fragment from the elevator pilasters at the Chicago Stock Exchange
Category
Antique 1890s North American Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Copper over Cast Iron Column Fragment from the Chicago Stock Exchange
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Chicago, IL
Copper over cast iron column fragment from the elevator pilasters at the Chicago Stock Exchange
Category
Antique 1890s American Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Columns with their Original Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Columns with their Original Painting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Copper over Cast Iron Column Face Fragment from the Chicago Stock Exchange
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Chicago, IL
Copper over cast iron column fragment from the elevator surround pilasters in Chicago Stock
Category
Antique 1890s American Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair of Antique Cast Iron Columns, Mounted as Exterior Street Lamps
By Powerlite Devices Ltd
Located in Montreal, QC
A pair of imposing antique cast iron columns mounted as street lamps. Each Doric pillar fluted and
Category
Antique 1890s Canadian Neoclassical More Lighting
Materials
Iron
