What is the difference between iron and cast iron?

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.

Who invented cast iron?

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.

What are cast iron columns?

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.

Are cast iron columns hollow?

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.

Can I use cast iron as a planter?

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.

What is a cast iron fireplace insert?

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.

What are cast iron trivets used for?

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.

When were cast iron doorstops made?

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.

Is cast iron stronger than steel?

Cast iron is stronger than steel.

How do I keep cast iron from rusting?

To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

How do I hang a cast iron bell?

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.

Do cast iron tables rust?

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.

Do cast iron Firebacks work?

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.

Does cast-iron furniture rust?

Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?

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.

Why is cast iron used for benches?

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.

When were cast iron beds made?

Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.

How can you tell the difference between cast iron and wrought iron?

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.

Do cast iron umbrella stands rust?

Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Does cast iron garden furniture last?

Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.

Cast Iron Rooster

Folk Art Windmill Weight

Antique Sculptures Rooster

Husqvarna Olle Hermansson

Early 20th Century French Cast-Iron Rooster Sculpture on Oval Base

$1,975

H 26 in W 18 in D 9 in

Early 20th Century French Cast-Iron Rooster Sculpture on Oval Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Celebrate the proud emblem of France with this impressive early 20th-century cast-iron rooster

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 35 in W 13 in D 26 in

19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Green Painted Rooster Sculpture Door Stop

$325

H 17 in W 12.5 in D 6 in

Cast Iron Green Painted Rooster Sculpture Door Stop

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very sturdy cast iron sculpture of a rooster. Could be used on a console or kitchen counter as a

Category

Early 20th Century European Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France

$440

H 8.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Fine French handcrafted cast iron Oil Betty Lamp with decorative Rooster 1800s Known as a 'Betty

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Iron

American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880

$12,500

H 18.75 in W 14 in D 3.5 in

American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt copper and cast iron full bodied rooster weathervane mounted on stand, Late 19th

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron

French Cast Iron Fire Back with Flanking Lions & Rooster Coat of Arms, C. 1600

$14,000

H 30 in W 29.75 in D 1.5 in

French Cast Iron Fire Back with Flanking Lions & Rooster Coat of Arms, C. 1600

Located in Charleston, SC

French cast iron fire back with flanking cornucopias, flanking lions, central sun god, foliage

Category

Antique Early 1600s French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Fine French Cast Iron Oil Betty Rooster Lamp 18th Century France Louis XIV

$550

H 8.5 in W 5.75 in D 5 in

Fine French Cast Iron Oil Betty Rooster Lamp 18th Century France Louis XIV

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Oil Lamp Fine French handcrafted cast iron oil Betty lamp with decorative rooster 18th century

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireback; Soldier with Rooster, 19th Century

$488Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.72 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in

Antique Fireback; Soldier with Rooster, 19th Century

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Nice little decorative cast iron fireback, 19th century, France. Great condition, to be used in

Category

Antique 19th Century European Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Rooster as Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

$1,937

H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in

Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Rooster as Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

By Husqvarna, Olle Hermansson

Located in Stockholm, SE

cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in Nordic mythology. The rooster "Gullinkambe" (golden comb

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Midcentury brutalist rooster fire screen by Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna, Sweden

$7,077

H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in

Midcentury brutalist rooster fire screen by Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna, Sweden

By Husqvarna, Olle Hermansson

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Brutalist firedogs (firerooster) designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden, during the middle of the 20th century. Rare pair. One is 36 cm in depth and the other 28 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Chocolate Molds, c.1890 - set of 4

$1,200 / set

H 5.5 in W 5 in D 3 in

Antique Chocolate Molds, c.1890 - set of 4

Located in Savannah, GA

A set of four highly detailed cast iron chocolate molds, circa 1890 rooster: 5 inches wide by 3

Category

Antique 1890s Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane

Unavailable

H 24 in W 36 in

Cast Iron Rooster Weathervane

Located in New York, NY

The large size Rochester Iron Works cast iron rooster weathervane retaining its old painted surface.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Cast Iron Mogul Rooster Windmill Weight

Unavailable

H 22.25 in W 22 in D 6 in

Cast Iron Mogul Rooster Windmill Weight

Located in Sheffield, MA

Mogul rooster windmill weight made by the Elgin Wind Power and Pump Company, Elgin, Illinois.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Rooster Lamps

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H 24 in W 7 in D 8 in

Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Rooster Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of antique French cast iron rooster lamps. Lovely pair of French polychromed cast iron rooster

Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight

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H 15.5 in W 15 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century painted cast iron rooster windmill weight Rare antique windmill weight. Ample

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

Monumental Late 19th Century Cast Iron Rooster Sculpture French

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H 17 in W 14 in L 17 in

Monumental Late 19th Century Cast Iron Rooster Sculpture French

Located in West Hartford, CT

Monumental late 19th century large cast iron rooster with intricate detailing throughout.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Rooster

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H 22 in W 17 in D 6 in

Cast Iron Rooster

Located in Montreal, QC

Cast iron ornament (formerly a windmill weight) as rooster on wooden base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

19THC LEADED COVERED CAST IRON ROOSTER

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H 12 in W 5 in

19THC LEADED COVERED CAST IRON ROOSTER

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CAST IRON MOLDED ROOSTER COVER ON LEAD/GREAT CONDITION

Category

20th Century American Statues

Materials

Iron

19THC LARGE CAST IRON ROOSTER DOORSTOP

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H 13 in W 10 in D 6 in

19THC LARGE CAST IRON ROOSTER DOORSTOP

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS WONDERFUL 19THC CAST IRON DOORSTOP IN OLD ORIGINAL SURFACE AND GREAT FORM IS ALSO LARGE IN

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

c. 1890-1900 Elgin Rooster Windmill Weight

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H 15 in W 17 in D 4 in

c. 1890-1900 Elgin Rooster Windmill Weight

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Late 19th century cast iron rooster windmill weight manufactured by the Elgin Wind Power and Pump

Category

20th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

19thc Cast Iron Heavy Rooster on Base

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H 16.5 in W 10.5 in D 6 in

19thc Cast Iron Heavy Rooster on Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic patina cast iron heavy iron rooster with painted beak and top of head.The base has some

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight

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H 19 in W 18 in D 6 in

Cast Iron 'Barnacle Eye' Rooster Windmill Weight

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Wonderful example of a late 19th century 'Barnacle Eye' rooster windmill weight manufactured by the

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

FOLKY 19THC CAST IRON/SAD IRON W/ROOSTER&WOOD HANDLE

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H 8 in W 9 in D 4 in

FOLKY 19THC CAST IRON/SAD IRON W/ROOSTER&WOOD HANDLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE & FOLKY 19THC CAST IRON & WOOD HANDLED SAD IRON W/IRON ROOSTER ON TOP THAT SERVES AS A LOCK ON

Category

Antique 19th Century Peruvian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair of Old Hand-Painted Hand Cast Rooster Hen Colorful Duo

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H 7.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Pair of Old Hand-Painted Hand Cast Rooster Hen Colorful Duo

Located in South Burlington, VT

Mint condition. This is an attractive Japanese solid and finely hand cast effigy pair of hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Very Rare Painted Rooster Sculpture

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H 22 in W 8.5 in D 12.25 in

Very Rare Painted Rooster Sculpture

Located in Washington, DC

A very rare painted rooster, solid cast iron. Could be used as a door stopper.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th C Original Painted Rooster Door Stop

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H 9.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in

Early 20th C Original Painted Rooster Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Darling Early 19th C original rooster door stop. Whats great about this door Stop is that it fits

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Japanese Huge Proud Rooster Master Work Artist Studio Sotaro

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H 9 in W 7.5 in D 3 in

Japanese Huge Proud Rooster Master Work Artist Studio Sotaro

Located in South Burlington, VT

Superb handpainted massive scale Rooster - one of Sotaro's best artistic creations This enigmatic

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Rare & Unusual 19thc Rooster Wall Mount Dinner Bell

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H 17 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in

Rare & Unusual 19thc Rooster Wall Mount Dinner Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic cast iron wall mount dinner bell with full body iron rooster attached.This heavy solid

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Japanese Huge Pair Proud Rooster Master Works Artist Studio Sotaro

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H 9 in W 6.25 in D 3 in

Japanese Huge Pair Proud Rooster Master Works Artist Studio Sotaro

Located in South Burlington, VT

plump roosters remind us of the sights and sounds of an early morning back country experience. Designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Roosters as Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson

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H 18.12 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in

Pair of Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Roosters as Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson

By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

Located in Stockholm, SE

Husqvarna. In cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in Nordic mythology. The rooster "Gullinkambe

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane

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H 18 in W 11 in D 3 in

Rare 19th Century Full Body Rooster Copper Weathervane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

IS ON A CUSTOM CAST IRON MOUNT. (THE ROOSTER HAS BEEN REMOUNTED ON A CENTER MOUNT)THE SURFACE IS

Category

Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

19thc Original Painted Bradley & Hubbard Iron Door Stop

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H 13.5 in W 10 in D 4 in

19thc Original Painted Bradley & Hubbard Iron Door Stop

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing form & original painted surface cast iron Bradley & Hubbard rooster door stop .The surface

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Well-Delineated French Cast Iron Rooster

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H 25 in W 20 in L 25 in

Well-Delineated French Cast Iron Rooster

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well-delineated French cast iron rooster; the proudly prancing rooster with cocked head and

Category

Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Rare Antique Elgin Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight

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H 16 in W 17 in D 4.25 in

Rare Antique Elgin Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This rooster form weight was for a 10 foot wheel and was used as a counter balance on the windmill

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Cast iron Rooster Door Stop in Original Paint

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H 12 in W 11 in D 3 in

Cast iron Rooster Door Stop in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patina is key with great age and wear. The rusted coloration of the iron rooster shows how age can

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Olle Hermansson Husqvarna Cast Iron Rooster Sculpture, Sweden 1960s

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H 17.92 in W 11.82 in D 3.75 in

Olle Hermansson Husqvarna Cast Iron Rooster Sculpture, Sweden 1960s

By Olle Hermansson

Located in Utrecht, NL

-century Swedish rooster is made entirely of cast iron which enhances its Brutalist impression. It stands

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Monumental 20th Century Original White Painted Cast Iron Rooster

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H 21.5 in W 13.25 in D 6 in

Monumental 20th Century Original White Painted Cast Iron Rooster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This heavy and large cast iron lawn ornament has a flat back as if it would go up against the wall

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Rooster Door Stop Sculpture with Original Paint

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H 12 in W 10.75 in D 3.25 in

Large Cast Iron Rooster Door Stop Sculpture with Original Paint

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Cast Iron Sculpture of Rooster Door Stop with Original Paint Patina is key with this doorstop

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Old Vintage Roosters Lighting Lanterns

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H 10 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

Japanese Pair Old Vintage Roosters Lighting Lanterns

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-843 Japanese hand cast and painted pair(2) cast iron roosters candle lanterns.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

20th Century Monumental Cast Iron and Zink Rooster

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H 40 in W 28 in D 8 in

20th Century Monumental Cast Iron and Zink Rooster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large Folk Art rooster seems like it might have been used as a trade sign or just a random

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Hanging Rooster Oil Lamp, 19th Century

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H 21 in W 6 in D 5 in

French Cast Iron Hanging Rooster Oil Lamp, 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

French cast iron hanging rooster oil lamp, 19th century, a nice example of a complete oil lamp

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Restauration Lanterns

Materials

Iron

1890s Antique French Black Cast Iron Folk Art Sculpture Rooster

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H 11.75 in W 8.75 in D 5 in

1890s Antique French Black Cast Iron Folk Art Sculpture Rooster

Located in New York, NY

An antique pair of French blacksmith made hand cast iron birds with black paint. Beautifully

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Painted Rooster Chicken Cock Farmhouse Door Stop 12"

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H 11.75 in W 3.5 in D 11 in

Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Painted Rooster Chicken Cock Farmhouse Door Stop 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage colorful painted cast iron door stop in the form of a chicken / rooster or bird

Category

Mid-20th Century Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Original Painted Roosters Iron Door Stop

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H 11 in W 9 in D 3.5 in

Original Painted Roosters Iron Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folky original painted double roosters cast iron door stop. Fantastic patina and undisturbed

Category

Early 20th Century American Country More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Rooster Okimono Sculpture, Japan

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H 5 in W 5.25 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Rooster Okimono Sculpture, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

group of cast iron animals was found in a burlap bag in a rural peddler's one-room home in Southwest

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Rooster as Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

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H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in

Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Rooster as Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

Located in Stockholm, SE

cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in Nordic mythology. The rooster "Gullinkambe" (golden comb

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Great White Rooster Garden Lantern Plus Antique Chain

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H 38 in W 7 in D 5 in

Japanese Old Great White Rooster Garden Lantern Plus Antique Chain

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard to find great white rooster bird garden lighting lantern with 30" antique chain Japan, this

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Rooster

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H 37 in W 23 in

Cast Iron Rooster

Located in New York, NY

French Cast Iron Rooster, Late 1800's Overall: 23" W x 37" H

Category

Antique 19th Century French Statues

Cast Iron Rooster Door Stopper

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H 9 in W 8 in D 2 in

Cast Iron Rooster Door Stopper

Located in Toronto, ON

Hollowed cast polychrome painted door stop. A rooster standing in grass, great colors and cast.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Cast-Iron Rooster Claw Coatrack

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H 80 in Dm 27 in

Cast-Iron Rooster Claw Coatrack

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Weird coatrack with "satanic" undercurrent. Remeniscent of devil objects made in the early 20th century Germany. From Oakland estate possibly artist made, uncertain age but not quite...

Category

20th Century Unknown Coat Racks and Stands

A pair of cast iron rooster

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H 22 in D 13 in

A pair of cast iron rooster

Located in New York, NY

Iron rooster with a gold leave patina.Very decorative. French rooster.Circa 1900.1910

Category

20th Century French Decorative Objects

rooster millweight

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H 11 in W 10 in

rooster millweight

Located in New York, NY

Cast iron rooster millweight in old paint retaining its original markings indicating it's a "Hummer

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Iron Rooster Arcade Target

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H 14 in W 11 in D 2 in

Iron Rooster Arcade Target

Located in New York, NY

Rare cast iron rooster with bulls eye shooting gallery target with spring loaded tin star. Great

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Extraordinary 19th Century French Iron Rooster Sculpture

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H 50 in W 25 in D 36 in

Extraordinary 19th Century French Iron Rooster Sculpture

Located in Hudson, NY

An extraordinary 19th century large French Cast Iron Rooster Sculpture. Amazing form, scale

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Iron

Stylized Cast Roosters

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H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in

Stylized Cast Roosters

Located in Toronto, ON

These two piece cast roosters have a great profile. Paint worn appropriately to age, this pair have

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Iron roof finial with rooster

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H 105 in Dm 47 in

Iron roof finial with rooster

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Forged iron with lead weights and sheet iron rooster vane

Category

Antique 19th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Lead

Arcade Shooting Gallery Rooster

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H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 0.25 in

Arcade Shooting Gallery Rooster

Located in New York, NY

Cast iron rooster with terrific red paint. This would have been a knockdown target from a large

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Cast Iron Rooster For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron rooster for your home. Frequently made of iron, metal and paint, every cast iron rooster was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cast iron rooster, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron rooster, designed in the Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Olle Hermansson each produced at least one beautiful cast iron rooster that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Rooster?

Prices for a cast iron rooster can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,495.