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What is the difference between wrought iron and steel railings?

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What is the difference between wrought iron and steel railings?
The difference between wrought iron and steel railings lies in the materials used to produce them. Wrought iron is made entirely from iron, while steel combines iron and carbon. Shop a selection of decorative railings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
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Pair of Antique Victorian Wrought Iron Railings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Pair of antique Victorian wrought iron railings. The gold finish on this elegant set is enough to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal

Set of Three Antique Wrought Iron Railings, French, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three French antique wrought iron railings, 19th century.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An ornate Regency style railing panel, salvaged from a house in Cheltenham.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron

Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Two modernist panels of wrought iron - railings, gates or screens. Mid-20th century, found in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Four Georgian Wrought Iron Railing Lengths with Hand-Formed Circular End Finials
Located in London, GB
A set of four lengths of Georgian hand wrought iron railings with hoop style tops and circular hand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Salvaged 1877 Queen Victoria Coronation British Raj Wrought Iron Railing
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare salvaged young Queen Victoria Coronation Railings circa 1877 depicting crown and braid profile
Category

Antique 1870s Early Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

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