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Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm
Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm

Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm

Located in Baambrugge, NL

The banister consists of a wrought iron railing that on wrought iron spindles or balusters with rosettes, starting with an ornamented cast iron hand baluster.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core
19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core

19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Beautiful antique spiral oak staircase, with a hollow core made in the 19th century. The railing, also in wood, rests on wrought iron rods.

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19th Century French Adam Style Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

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Double Sided Copper over Cast Iron Stair Riser from the Chicago Stock Exchange
Double Sided Copper over Cast Iron Stair Riser from the Chicago Stock Exchange

Double Sided Copper over Cast Iron Stair Riser from the Chicago Stock Exchange

By Louis Sullivan

Located in Round Top, TX

Double sided copper over cast iron stair rise from the Chicago Stock Exchange. Louis Sullivan, architect.

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1890s American Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Clockwise
Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Clockwise

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Clockwise

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H 137.8 in Dm 56.3 in

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Clockwise

Located in Brest, FR

Late 19th century colonial spiral staircase in cast iron. These old English Victorian staircases are refurbished (see photos before restoration), in good condition and easy to assemb...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Chicago Gym Step
Cast Iron Chicago Gym Step

Cast Iron Chicago Gym Step

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H 2.5 in W 19.63 in D 4 in

Cast Iron Chicago Gym Step

Located in New Windsor, NY

A fine cast iron objet d'art fragment from Chicago Gym. Black iron step or rung from a ladder. Circa 1930-40. Good overall condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor roughnes...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase
19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

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H 129.93 in Dm 51.19 in

19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

Located in Udenhout, NL

A very nice a19th century cast iron spiral staircase. Measurements: Height 330 cm. Diameter 130 cm. This stair comes from a mansion near Paris, France. Ideal for big spaces li...

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19th Century French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase
19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

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H 138.59 in Dm 68.9 in

19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

19th century cast iron spiral staircase easy to assemble. Ideal for big spaces like lofts, hotels, or other public rooms, as well as outside spaces. Since it can be disassembled we ...

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19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Antique Spiral Staircase, 19th Century
Cast Iron Antique Spiral Staircase, 19th Century

Cast Iron Antique Spiral Staircase, 19th Century

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H 137.8 in Dm 55.12 in L 137.8 in

Cast Iron Antique Spiral Staircase, 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Very nice and very high beautiful antique spiral staircase from the 19th century.

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1840s French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Very high 19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase
Very high 19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

Very high 19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

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H 153.55 in Dm 51.19 in L 153.55 in

Very high 19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

Located in Udenhout, NL

A very nice and heigh 19th century cast iron spiral staircase. Measurements: Height 390 cm. Diameter 130 cm. This stair comes from a mansion near Paris, France. Ideal for big ...

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19th Century French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase, Art Nouveau Style
Late 19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase, Art Nouveau Style

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Spiral Staircase, Art Nouveau Style

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

Late 19th century cast iron spiral staircase in art nouveau style. Measurements: Height 342 cm. (134,6 in) Diameter 106 cm (41,7 in) Step height 18 cm (7 in) This stair belonged to...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

An Antique Industrial Cast Iron Spiral Staircase
An Antique Industrial Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

An Antique Industrial Cast Iron Spiral Staircase

Located in Baambrugge, NL

With original black paint, used patina. 18 steps of 18 cm high each, total height 324 cm, Ø 136 cm.

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19th Century French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Cast & Wrought Iron Double Staircase by Eisenwerk Joly Wittenberg
Arts & Crafts Cast & Wrought Iron Double Staircase by Eisenwerk Joly Wittenberg

Arts & Crafts Cast & Wrought Iron Double Staircase by Eisenwerk Joly Wittenberg

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare Art Nouveau cast and wrought iron double staircase made by Eisenwerk Joly de Wittenberg of Germany. A master piece in design and engineering, with stylised swirling...

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

French 19th C. Hand Carved, Cast Iron Staircase
French 19th C. Hand Carved, Cast Iron Staircase

French 19th C. Hand Carved, Cast Iron Staircase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Architectural Element!

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19th Century French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Antique Spiral Staircase from the 19th Century
Antique Spiral Staircase from the 19th Century

Antique Spiral Staircase from the 19th Century

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H 123.23 in Dm 50.79 in L 123.23 in

Antique Spiral Staircase from the 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Beautiful antique spiral staircase from the 19th century. Recuperated out of a mansion near Paris, France.

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1840s French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Printer's Factory Steps
Printer's Factory Steps

Printer's Factory Steps

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H 50.5 in W 54 in D 24 in

Printer's Factory Steps

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage cast iron steps Overall dimensions: 24" x 54" x 50 1/2" high Dimensions of steps: 1st step - 10" x 24" x 10 1/2" high 2nd step - 10" x 24" x 20 1/2" high 3rd step - 10" ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Spiral Staircase, 19th Century
Antique Spiral Staircase, 19th Century

Antique Spiral Staircase, 19th Century

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H 102.37 in Dm 42.13 in

Antique Spiral Staircase, 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Very beautiful antique spiral staircase. Everything included as you can see in the pictures.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Printer's Steps
Vintage Cast Iron Printer's Steps

Vintage Cast Iron Printer's Steps

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H 32 in W 36 in D 28 in

Vintage Cast Iron Printer's Steps

Located in Oakville, CT

Steps from printing factory Overall Dimensions: 28" deep x 36" wide x 32" high Dimensions of Steps: 1st Step: 9" x 36" x 9 1/2" high 2nd Step: 9" x 36" x 21" high 3rd Step: 11" ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Spiral Staircase in Cast Iron and Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Spiral Staircase in Cast Iron and Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Spiral Staircase in Cast Iron and Wrought Iron

Located in BARSAC, FR

Beautiful Art Nouveau spiral staircase. Steps, risers and the two posts at the bottom and top made of molded cast iron, the balusters are in wrought iron. Beautiful molded walnut ...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Spiral Staircase from 19th Century
Antique Spiral Staircase from 19th Century

Antique Spiral Staircase from 19th Century

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H 110.24 in W 63 in D 63 in

Antique Spiral Staircase from 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Late 19th century spiral staircase in cast iron. Everything included as you can see in the pictures.  

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1880s French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Steps
Vintage Cast Iron Steps

Vintage Cast Iron Steps

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H 32 in W 23 in D 26 in

Vintage Cast Iron Steps

Located in Oakville, CT

Cast iron & wood industrial stairs Overall Dimensions: 26" x 23" x 32" high 1st Step: 10" high 2nd Step: 21" high 3rd Step: 32" high.  

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Staircase, 19th Century
Cast Iron Staircase, 19th Century

Cast Iron Staircase, 19th Century

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H 149.61 in Dm 59.06 in

Cast Iron Staircase, 19th Century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

Cast iron staircase dated late 19th century. 20 steps. Restored.

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Steps, Rare Form
19th Century Cast Iron Steps, Rare Form

19th Century Cast Iron Steps, Rare Form

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H 23.5 in W 19.25 in D 28 in

19th Century Cast Iron Steps, Rare Form

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Excellent cast iron steps with open lattice pattern steps and cut star decoration, possibly functioned as stationary carriage steps or train platform steps, stamped with foundry name...

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19th Century American Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Greenhouse Stepladder in Arras Bent Iron
19th Century Greenhouse Stepladder in Arras Bent Iron

19th Century Greenhouse Stepladder in Arras Bent Iron

By Arras Foundry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This antique and rare greenhouse stepladder was made in Arras bent iron (from the name of the city in the North of France). It was realized in the late 19th century. This stepladder ...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

A 19th Century Model of a Spiral Staircase in Iron and Brass
A 19th Century Model of a Spiral Staircase in Iron and Brass

A 19th Century Model of a Spiral Staircase in Iron and Brass

Located in New York, NY

A generously-scaled late 19th century polished, cast, and wrought iron and brass-mounted model of a spiral staircase with a balustraded gallery and oak parquet base.

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19th Century Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Clockwise
Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Clockwise

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Clockwise

Located in BREST, FR

Late 19th century Colonial Spiral staircase in cast iron. These old English Victorian Staircases are refurbished (see photos before restoration), in good condition and easy to assemb...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron and Oak Spiral Staircase
Cast Iron and Oak Spiral Staircase

Cast Iron and Oak Spiral Staircase

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H 157.49 in Dm 55.12 in

Cast Iron and Oak Spiral Staircase

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This antique spiral staircase was made out of oak wood in the late 19th century. The handrail is made out of iron. The staircase is in very good condition. The 157'' height is very...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Iron Victorian Staircase Balustrades (120 pieces)
Antique Cast Iron Victorian Staircase Balustrades (120 pieces)

Antique Cast Iron Victorian Staircase Balustrades (120 pieces)

Located in London, GB

A set of 120 balustrades from an original Victorian staircase. These antique cast iron balustrades have an ornate Adams style design with a tapered, reeded column design.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase
Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase

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H 137.8 in Dm 56.3 in

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase

Located in BREST, FR

Late 19th Century Colonial spiral staircase in cast iron. These authentic English Victorian staircases have been completely refurbished (see photos before restoration). Teak handrail...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Counterclockwise
Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Counterclockwise

Antique Victorian Spiral Staircase Counterclockwise

Located in BREST, FR

Late 19th century Colonial Spiral staircase in cast iron. These old English Victorian Staircases are refurbished (see photos before restoration), in good condition and easy to assemb...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Iron

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Vintage French Casino Roulette Wheel Francaise Marque Deposee, 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An 1950's French roulette wheel stamped Roulette Francaise, Marque Depose. This casino roulette wheel features the original metal numbers as well as the roulette ball, all surrounded...

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Mid-20th Century French Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Chrome

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Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

$471

H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 14.57 in

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use. Made in USA. Fully functional. Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Good original condition...

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Metal

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ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Oak

1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Smoked Topaz Glass with White Patina
1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Smoked Topaz Glass with White Patina

1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Smoked Topaz Glass with White Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Danaïdes" made in smoked topaz glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1926. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Beautiful et very rare color. height : 18,5 cm...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

$3,600

H 42.92 in W 36.62 in D 75.6 in

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Queens, NY

Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...

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19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Bentwood

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...

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2010s British Louis XVI Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

$42,000

H 26.5 in Dm 22.3 in

Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

$2,723Sale Price|20% Off

H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Leicester, GB

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket

Located in London, GB

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Metal

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

$8,294Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase
Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase

Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase Tiffany Studios Circa 1910 This monumental Favrile glass vase by Tiffany Studios exemplifies the artistry and innovation that defined Louis Comfort...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle
Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle

Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Rosewood Wooden Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with an elegan...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cast Iron Stairs

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Sterling Silver

Streamline Arcade Machine Gun
Streamline Arcade Machine Gun

Streamline Arcade Machine Gun

$3,200

H 65 in W 8.5 in D 29 in

Streamline Arcade Machine Gun

By Keeney Arcade Co. 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

I grew up in Brooklyns Coney Island so these early arcade items really bring back memories. This is one of the rare 1939 Keeney Arcade Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns… very high style Dec...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

Renaissance Style Antique Walnut Trumeau Fireplace Mantel
Renaissance Style Antique Walnut Trumeau Fireplace Mantel

Renaissance Style Antique Walnut Trumeau Fireplace Mantel

$63,093

H 114.57 in W 62.6 in D 22.05 in

Renaissance Style Antique Walnut Trumeau Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A tall and boldly carved, columned walnut trumeau fireplace in the Renaissance style. The upper frieze, with a central cartouche flanked by floral scrolls, is set above the main frie...

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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cast Iron Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Large Scale Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Table in the Manner of Pugin
Large Scale Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Table in the Manner of Pugin

Large Scale Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Table in the Manner of Pugin

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A superb 19th century Gothic Revival centre table in the manner of A.W.N Pugin (unattributed). Would make a wonderful serving table or large console table. Narrow form make this piec...

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19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Cast Iron Stairs

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Other

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Antique Cast Iron Stairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique cast iron stairs available for sale. Each of these unique antique cast iron stairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Antique cast iron stairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique cast iron stairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Nouveau and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique cast iron stairs over the years, but those made by Arras Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Cast Iron Stairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,958, while they’re typically $136 on the low end and $20,464 highest priced.

Finding the Right Stairs for You

While they’re best known for their functionality, a well-designed set of vintage, new or antique stairs can also make as much of an impact in your space as any other piece of well cared for furniture.

From mid-century modern stairs to Victorian stairs to Art Nouveau stairs, different movements in design over time saw furniture makers exploring a range of inspirations as well as working with a variety of materials. This is good news for you, as it means that stairs have been designed in a wealth of furniture styles over the years and that there is a perfect set of stairs for every space.

A library ladder, whether it’s going to serve its primary purpose or be used as a home accent, is a common example of interior stairs that help make the most use of vertical space. A set of stairs for your home library is going to allow you to reach those coveted rare volumes from your lofty well-appointed shelves. And because you’ve invested so much time in styling your bookcases or library shelving, why not own an appropriately decorative structure to access your books?

Hand-carved embellishments in post toppers and stair pillars distinguish Victorian-era stairs from other periods. Furniture designed during this time period, which occurred during the reign of Queen Victoria in England, was luxurious. Even furnishings as functional as stairs were made from dark woods such as mahogany or rosewood and boasted ornate curved lines and stately proportions. All those who are fascinated by Art Nouveau furniture know that designers of the period sought freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. Art Nouveau staircases were highly decorative, including striking iron spiral staircases with intricate latticework on the risers and works carved in oak with newel posts that saw an integration of natural world motifs.

No matter how they are incorporated into a home or office, vintage, new and antique stairs can be practical and aesthetically pleasing — the very definition of art meeting functionality. Find yours on 1stDibs today.