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Antique German Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Angel and Cherub Motif
Antique German Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Angel and Cherub Motif

Antique German Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Angel and Cherub Motif

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This stunning antique German cast iron Christmas tree stand features a richly detailed design, adorned with angel and cherub motifs.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Vintage Optician's Mirror, German, Adjustable Vanity, Bathroom, Industrial, 1960
Vintage Optician's Mirror, German, Adjustable Vanity, Bathroom, Industrial, 1960

Vintage Optician's Mirror, German, Adjustable Vanity, Bathroom, Industrial, 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage optician's mirror. A German, cast iron and adjustable vanity or bathroom mirror with industrial taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Three German Antique Iron Plaques Cast in the Renaissance Style
Three German Antique Iron Plaques Cast in the Renaissance Style

Three German Antique Iron Plaques Cast in the Renaissance Style

Located in London, GB

This charming set of three antique German plaques are each cast from high quality 19th century iron, meaning that the detailing on them is of a very high standard.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Berlin Cast Iron Charger with Signs of the Zodiac
19th Century German Berlin Cast Iron Charger with Signs of the Zodiac

19th Century German Berlin Cast Iron Charger with Signs of the Zodiac

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century German, likely Berlin Iron Works, cast iron charger with mythological figures of goddesses, putti, various animals and fish in relief.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Antique gilt Cast Iron Picture Frame "Iron Cross", Germany 1900's
Antique gilt Cast Iron Picture Frame "Iron Cross", Germany 1900's

Antique gilt Cast Iron Picture Frame "Iron Cross", Germany 1900's

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous cast iron and glass standing or table picture frame, Germany, circa 1900 or older.

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1920s
Art Deco Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1920s

Art Deco Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This beautiful antique green color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1920s or older.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1920s
Art Deco Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1920s

Art Deco Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This beautiful antique green color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1920s or older.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Beautiful cast iron Candlestick Holder Brutalist Era, Germany, 1960s
Beautiful cast iron Candlestick Holder Brutalist Era, Germany, 1960s

Beautiful cast iron Candlestick Holder Brutalist Era, Germany, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A large candlestick holder for four candles. Made of cast iron with a nice patina. Typically made in Germany in the 1960s, as a statement piece on a cupboard or credenza.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Military Wall Plaque Sculpture of German Officer
19th Century Cast Iron Military Wall Plaque Sculpture of German Officer

19th Century Cast Iron Military Wall Plaque Sculpture of German Officer

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century cast iron military wall plaque sculpture of German officer.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Match Holder by Zimmerman of Hanau Germany circa 1850
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Match Holder by Zimmerman of Hanau Germany circa 1850

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Match Holder by Zimmerman of Hanau Germany circa 1850

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare mid-19th century cast iron match holder by Zimmerman of Hanau, Germany, circa 1850 This woman in her night clothes lights her way holding out her candle.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Large Industrial German Copper, Brass, Cast Iron Gantry Pendant Lamp
Midcentury Large Industrial German Copper, Brass, Cast Iron Gantry Pendant Lamp

Midcentury Large Industrial German Copper, Brass, Cast Iron Gantry Pendant Lamp

By VEB

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

The main body is spun copper with a lovely rich polished copper finish, the glass bezel and quick release levers are machine made, the section where the dome and bracket connect is c...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Victorian green & gold Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1890s
Victorian green & gold Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1890s

Victorian green & gold Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This beautiful Art nouveau green and golden color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1910s.

Category

Antique 1890s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large 47cm Brutalist cast iron Candleholde by Manfred Bergmeister, Germany 1970
Large 47cm Brutalist cast iron Candleholde by Manfred Bergmeister, Germany 1970

Large 47cm Brutalist cast iron Candleholde by Manfred Bergmeister, Germany 1970

By Michael Harjes

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Designed and executed by Manfred Bergmeister, Germany. It is made of cast iron and has a lovely patination due to the age of about 50 years.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Karl Friedrich Schinkel Neoclassical Cast Iron Bench
Karl Friedrich Schinkel Neoclassical Cast Iron Bench

Karl Friedrich Schinkel Neoclassical Cast Iron Bench

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Sharon, CT

In old green paint, an early and beautifully cast version of this Prussian Classic.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

XL Brutalist Cast Iron 14.5kg Table Light, Lothar Klute attrib. Germany 1970s
XL Brutalist Cast Iron 14.5kg Table Light, Lothar Klute attrib. Germany 1970s

XL Brutalist Cast Iron 14.5kg Table Light, Lothar Klute attrib. Germany 1970s

By Lothar Klute

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brutalist cast iron table light Origin: Germany Producer and designer: Lothar Kute attrib.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Fine Cast Berlin Iron Necklace, Early 19th Century
Fine Cast Berlin Iron Necklace, Early 19th Century

Fine Cast Berlin Iron Necklace, Early 19th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Berlin iron jewelry was produced in Germany by the Berlin Royal Foundry beginning in 1804. However, it reached a high point of popularity between 1813 and 1819. To fund the War of L...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Georgian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Berlin Iron

Iron Forged Coffee Table with Cast Glass Top in Three Pieces, Germany, 1980’s
Iron Forged Coffee Table with Cast Glass Top in Three Pieces, Germany, 1980’s

Iron Forged Coffee Table with Cast Glass Top in Three Pieces, Germany, 1980’s

By Lothar Klute

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iron Forged Coffee Table with Cast Glass Top in Three Pieces, Germany, 1980’s H: 22 Diam. 33.5 in.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears

Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears A great Victorian casted iron candle stick, Germany circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Decorative German Vintage Hand Painted Cast Iron Milk Can Barrel Vase 1950
Large Decorative German Vintage Hand Painted Cast Iron Milk Can Barrel Vase 1950

Large Decorative German Vintage Hand Painted Cast Iron Milk Can Barrel Vase 1950

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful, decorative one-of-a-kind piece of a large hand-painted vintage cast iron milk barrel / can. Germany, 1930s/1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Heroes of the Song of the Nibelungs, Cast Iron Statues, probably German
Heroes of the Song of the Nibelungs, Cast Iron Statues, probably German

Heroes of the Song of the Nibelungs, Cast Iron Statues, probably German

Located in Greding, DE

Two almost life-size cast iron statues with great depth of detail and bronze-colored patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron
Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron

Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Vienna, AT

This outstanding heavy box can be used as a Tobacco pot or tea caddy. It is signed with a "K" and numbered, also bears the word "Depose" on the bottom rim. Tis beautiful jar is richl...

Category

Antique 1880s German Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque
Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque

Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque

By Gerhard Marcks

Located in Sharon, CT

Cast iron low relief sculpture of 'Europa and the Bull' by The Bauhaus Sculptor Gerhard Marcks (German 1889-1981).

Category

Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Lovely Round Cast Iron Fireplace Tool, 1950s, Austria
Lovely Round Cast Iron Fireplace Tool, 1950s, Austria

Lovely Round Cast Iron Fireplace Tool, 1950s, Austria

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The tools are about 55cm long.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Brass

Rust Cast Iron Clear Glass Sconces Wall Lamps
Rust Cast Iron Clear Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

Rust Cast Iron Clear Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rust cast iron Sconce, wall lamp with clear glass Suitable for in and outdoor Weight : 5.80 kg / 12.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internatio...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Brutalist candle stick cast iron vintage 1970’s
Brutalist candle stick cast iron vintage 1970’s

Brutalist candle stick cast iron vintage 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Brutalist candle stick cast iron vintage 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

German Maiden & Forged Iron Antler Chandelier
German Maiden & Forged Iron Antler Chandelier

German Maiden & Forged Iron Antler Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930's German chandelier with maiden detail and forged iron antlers. Measurements: Drop: 42" Diameter: 38"

Category

Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Antique Mid 19th Century Cast Iron Mirror Vine Leaves Vine Wine Grapes
Antique Mid 19th Century Cast Iron Mirror Vine Leaves Vine Wine Grapes

Antique Mid 19th Century Cast Iron Mirror Vine Leaves Vine Wine Grapes

Located in Munich, DE

This revolving mirror has been made out of cast iron in the third quarter of the 19th century in a German art foundry.

Category

Antique 1860s German Victorian Table Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Musgrave & Co Mannheim, Enameled Cast Iron Stove Adorned
Musgrave & Co Mannheim, Enameled Cast Iron Stove Adorned

Musgrave & Co Mannheim, Enameled Cast Iron Stove Adorned

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This original Art Nouveau style enameled cast iron stove is a German work of the company Musgrave & Co dating from the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1930s
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1930s

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light bulbs.

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights by HWK
Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights by HWK

Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights by HWK

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare and old factory lamp by HWK Grey enamel with grey cast iron top White interior Weight: 5.40 kg / 11.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Gray Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Light
Vintage Industrial Gray Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Light

Vintage Industrial Gray Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Old German train station light by Pötter & Schütze GmbH Light grey enamel met big cast iron top White interior Weight: 12.3 kg / 27.1 lb Priced per individual item.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Lyre Bouquet of Flowers and Fruit Vine Garlands Table Mirror
Antique Cast Iron Lyre Bouquet of Flowers and Fruit Vine Garlands Table Mirror

Antique Cast Iron Lyre Bouquet of Flowers and Fruit Vine Garlands Table Mirror

Located in Munich, DE

This very elegant revolving table mirror is made our of cast iron. It features the most intricate detailing and has retained it's original mirror glass. It is decorated with differen...

Category

Antique 1860s German Table Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Blue Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Lights
Vintage Industrial Blue Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Lights

Vintage Industrial Blue Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Old train station light. Dark grey blue enamel with big cast iron top. White interior. Weight: 12.3 kg / 27.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock
Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock

Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock

By Lenzkirch

Located in Norwich, GB

Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock A rare and unusual Arts and crafts mantle clock housed in a cast iron square case with decorative corners and long slender legs.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

Materials

Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Frosted Glass Pendant Light
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Frosted Glass Pendant Light

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Frosted Glass Pendant Light

By Siemens

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Original Siemens factory pendant very rare early model black enamel white interior cast iron top with frosted glass and cage Weight: 6.20 kg / 13.7 lb Priced per individual item. A...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

1920s Industrial Gray Blue Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Lights
1920s Industrial Gray Blue Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Lights

1920s Industrial Gray Blue Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

1920s old train station light by Pötter & Schütze, Germany Gray blue enamel with big cast iron top white interior Weight: 12.3 kg / 27.1 lb Priced per individual item.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Plant Stand with Chestnut Leaves, c. 1880-1890
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Plant Stand with Chestnut Leaves, c. 1880-1890

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Plant Stand with Chestnut Leaves, c. 1880-1890

Located in Hannover, DE

An exceptionally decorative and finely cast Art Nouveau plant stand dating from approximately 1880–1890. This remarkable piece displays an extraordinary level of casting quality, fe...

Category

Antique 1880s German Art Nouveau Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Lacquer, Cast Iron

Pair of Early 19th Century Prussian Cast Iron Vases Urns Fer De Berlin
Pair of Early 19th Century Prussian Cast Iron Vases Urns Fer De Berlin

Pair of Early 19th Century Prussian Cast Iron Vases Urns Fer De Berlin

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A beautiful pair of cast iron vases (urns) on pedestal, attributed to the Royal Prussian Iron Foundries in Gleiwitz. This pair is modeled most likely after or inspired by an ancient ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Urns

Materials

Berlin Iron, Iron

Berlin Iron Signet Ring with Cast of Faithful Dog and Band of Laurel Leaves
Berlin Iron Signet Ring with Cast of Faithful Dog and Band of Laurel Leaves

Berlin Iron Signet Ring with Cast of Faithful Dog and Band of Laurel Leaves

Located in Baltimore, MD

Historic signet ring of Berlin iron, engraved with the symbol of fidelity and loyalty, a loyal dog lifting his paw and looking upwards at his human. The band is carved of laurel lea...

Category

Antique 1830s German Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Berlin Iron

Beautiful Pair of Cast Iron Door Stopper Stands Decorative Item, 20th Century
Beautiful Pair of Cast Iron Door Stopper Stands Decorative Item, 20th Century

Beautiful Pair of Cast Iron Door Stopper Stands Decorative Item, 20th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 20th century door stoppers and decoration accessories, made of heavy metal, probably bronze or iron. Nice addition to your House or just to display them in your room. Found a...

Category

20th Century German Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

German 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
German 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash

German 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.

Category

20th Century German Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

1 of 16 Limburg Geometric Glass and Cast Iron Outdoor/Indoor Flushmount Lights
1 of 16 Limburg Geometric Glass and Cast Iron Outdoor/Indoor Flushmount Lights

1 of 16 Limburg Geometric Glass and Cast Iron Outdoor/Indoor Flushmount Lights

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of the sixteen Minimalist light fixtures by Limburg Glashutte, 1970. Clean lined and timeless design. The geometric glass creates nice variations and patterns in light and shadow...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Antique Set Of 4-Piece Cast Iron Brass Fireplace Accessories And Forged St
Antique Set Of 4-Piece Cast Iron Brass Fireplace Accessories And Forged St

Antique Set Of 4-Piece Cast Iron Brass Fireplace Accessories And Forged St

Located in Bastogne, BE

Very Rare cast iron and brass antique stand with fireplace accessories in of early 20th century.

 Classic design with little embellishment, shiny, made of cast iron and brass. Int...

Category

Vintage 1920s German Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Industrial Wabi Sabi Cast Iron and Wood Console Work Table
Early 20th Century Industrial Wabi Sabi Cast Iron and Wood Console Work Table

Early 20th Century Industrial Wabi Sabi Cast Iron and Wood Console Work Table

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Industrial workbench from the early 20th century. Made from wood and cast iron with outstanding original patina. A unique piece of furniture, perfect as a console table, with a wash...

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

German 'Mercury' Fireback, 20th Century
German 'Mercury' Fireback, 20th Century

German 'Mercury' Fireback, 20th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request the fireback can be made black.

Category

20th Century German Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Midcentury German VEB Industrial Iron and Aluminium Pendant with Edison Bulb
Midcentury German VEB Industrial Iron and Aluminium Pendant with Edison Bulb

Midcentury German VEB Industrial Iron and Aluminium Pendant with Edison Bulb

By VEB Leuchten

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Iron and aluminium ceiling pendant with glass cover by VEB of Germany.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash

German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th/20th Century Gothic style German fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.

Category

Early 20th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique German 'Horse' Fireback, 19th Century
Antique German 'Horse' Fireback, 19th Century

Antique German 'Horse' Fireback, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century German fireback with a horse. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black The condition is good.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.

Category

Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter.

Category

Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Signet Ring Bouquet of Flowers and Fruit in Vase
Antique Cast Iron Signet Ring Bouquet of Flowers and Fruit in Vase

Antique Cast Iron Signet Ring Bouquet of Flowers and Fruit in Vase

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual cast Iron signet ring features a finely designed bouquet of fruits and flowers in a high footed vase. The ring shoulders are decorated with flowers and leaves.

Category

Antique 1830s German Signet Rings

Materials

Steel

20th Century German 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
20th Century German 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

20th Century German 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

20th century Gothic style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

Category

20th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

20th Century German 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash. Victorian Style.
20th Century German 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash. Victorian Style.

20th Century German 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash. Victorian Style.

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at no extra cost.

Category

20th Century German Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique German 'Jesus' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Antique German 'Jesus' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Antique German 'Jesus' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century German Louis XV period fireback with Jesus. The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina.

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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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German Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic German cast iron available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and glass, every German cast iron was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a German cast iron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A German cast iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Victorian and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German cast iron over the years, but those crafted by Glashütte Limburg, VEB Leuchten and Bünte und Remmler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Cast Iron?

Prices for a German cast iron can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $69 and can go as high as $103,635, while the average can fetch as much as $950.
Questions About German Cast Iron
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    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. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.