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Vintage American Cast Iron Squirrel
Vintage American Cast Iron Squirrel

Vintage American Cast Iron Squirrel

Located in Chicago, IL

This vintage American cast iron squirrel garden statue captures the playful spirit of nature with

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Cat by Hubley
Art Deco Cast Iron Cat by Hubley

Art Deco Cast Iron Cat by Hubley

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Stamford, CT

An Art Deco cast iron doorstop in the form of a cat by Hubley Manufacturing Company. Signed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron
20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron

20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron

Located in Stockholm, SE

A highly decorative painted cast iron heron, crafted in the Japanese style during the first half of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Wing Sculpture Mounted on Iron Stand, Circa 1850
American Cast Iron Wing Sculpture Mounted on Iron Stand, Circa 1850

American Cast Iron Wing Sculpture Mounted on Iron Stand, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron wing sculpture mounted on iron stand. Mid-19th century. Measures: 12 T / 25 W

Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mounted Cast Stone Horse Head on Iron Base
Mounted Cast Stone Horse Head on Iron Base

Mounted Cast Stone Horse Head on Iron Base

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast stone horse head on an iron base from the 20th century is highly realistic and decorative

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Iron

Early 20Thc Cast Iron Hubley Cat Door Stop
Early 20Thc Cast Iron Hubley Cat Door Stop

Early 20Thc Cast Iron Hubley Cat Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20Thc Cast iron Hubley cat door stop in good condition.The hand painted eyes.This is a very

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th century Cast Iron Horse Heads
19th century Cast Iron Horse Heads

19th century Cast Iron Horse Heads

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare cast iron horse heads, original patina

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Horse with Wooden Base
Cast Iron Horse with Wooden Base

Cast Iron Horse with Wooden Base

Located in Dallas, TX

a cast iron horse, originally a mill weight, in silhouette / 2 dimensional / flat mounted on a

Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Art Deco Cast Iron Elephant Door Stop
Large Art Deco Cast Iron Elephant Door Stop

Large Art Deco Cast Iron Elephant Door Stop

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Large cast iron elephant from the Art Deco period. Solid, heavy and with good details. In excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cold-Painted Cast Iron Terrier Form Doorstops, 2
Cold-Painted Cast Iron Terrier Form Doorstops, 2

Cold-Painted Cast Iron Terrier Form Doorstops, 2

Located in Astoria, NY

Two Cold-Painted Cast Iron Boston Terrier Form Doorstops, one pooch standing, one dog seated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bull, Cast Iron Sculpture, circa 1970
Bull, Cast Iron Sculpture, circa 1970

Bull, Cast Iron Sculpture, circa 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bull, cast iron sculpture, circa 1970.  

Category

20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19THC SCOTTIE CAST IRON HUBLEY DOORSTOP
19THC SCOTTIE CAST IRON HUBLEY DOORSTOP

19THC SCOTTIE CAST IRON HUBLEY DOORSTOP

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL 19THC CAST IRON HUBLEY DOORSTOP IN THE FORM OF A SCOTTIE DOG, WITH GREAT OLD SURFACE AND

Category

Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Duck Boot Scraper, Circa 1900
American Cast Iron Duck Boot Scraper, Circa 1900

American Cast Iron Duck Boot Scraper, Circa 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron duck boot scraper, Early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Stag Wall Hanging from France, 20th Century
Cast Iron Stag Wall Hanging from France, 20th Century

Cast Iron Stag Wall Hanging from France, 20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Well-weathered with a rich brown patina, this cast iron wall hanging depicts the bust of a large

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Iron Mouse
Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Iron Mouse

Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Iron Mouse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of whimsical charm to your space with this Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Iron Mouse

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Two cast-iron horse heads France, circa 1900 / 1920
Two cast-iron horse heads France, circa 1900 / 1920

Two cast-iron horse heads France, circa 1900 / 1920

Located in Paris, FR

Two horse heads in patinated cast iron. These heads were intended to decorate stall posts. The bit

Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Door Stop
Cast Iron Boston Terrier Door Stop

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Door Stop

Located in New York, NY

American 1940s hand-painted solid cast iron Boston Terrier door stop with fantastic facial details

Category

20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Recumbent Lion Doorstop, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Recumbent Lion Doorstop, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Recumbent Lion Doorstop, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

. Made from heavy cast iron. Dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880 in date. Probably English

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th c. Cast Iron Ducks
Early 20th c. Cast Iron Ducks

Early 20th c. Cast Iron Ducks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These pair of cast iron ducks are in excellent condition for their age. These came out of a private

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bookends of Colorful Cockatoos- Set of 2
Cast Iron Bookends of Colorful Cockatoos- Set of 2

Cast Iron Bookends of Colorful Cockatoos- Set of 2

Located in Ross, CA

Cast Iron cockatoo bookends made in the second half of the 20th century. Cast iron settings for

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Horse Head Butcher Shop Trade Sign
French Cast Iron Horse Head Butcher Shop Trade Sign

French Cast Iron Horse Head Butcher Shop Trade Sign

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. Constructed from cast iron with a later black painted finish. The horse bust is mounted to a flat plate with H

Category

20th Century French Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Chinese Tang Style Horse Sculpture on Stand
Cast Iron Chinese Tang Style Horse Sculpture on Stand

Cast Iron Chinese Tang Style Horse Sculpture on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exquisite cast iron sculpture of a Chinese lacquer war horse made in the Tang style. Mounted on an

Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Butcher’S Shop Display Cow in Cast Iron, circa 1900
Butcher’S Shop Display Cow in Cast Iron, circa 1900

Butcher’S Shop Display Cow in Cast Iron, circa 1900

Located in Faversham, GB

Original butcher’s shop display cast iron cow from the early 20th century. Incredible patina and

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Painted Cast Iron Terrier Form Doorstops, 2
Painted Cast Iron Terrier Form Doorstops, 2

Painted Cast Iron Terrier Form Doorstops, 2

Located in Astoria, NY

Two Painted Cast Iron Boston Terrier Form Doorstop Sculptures, one pooch standing, one dog seated

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Victorian Painted Cast Iron Reclining Lion
Victorian Painted Cast Iron Reclining Lion

Victorian Painted Cast Iron Reclining Lion

Located in Essex, MA

Seated painted brown with black mane. Possibly made as a doorstop.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

c.1880 French Cast Iron Horse Relief
c.1880 French Cast Iron Horse Relief

c.1880 French Cast Iron Horse Relief

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Original antique cast iron horse decoration with great detail from a blacksmiths shop .

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Dogs - a Pair
Vintage Cast Iron Dogs - a Pair

Vintage Cast Iron Dogs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Boho dogs. Beautiful hand painted detail with a beautiful rusty patina from time. The perfect amount of aged. Can be used indoors or outside. Acquired from...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

ORIGINAL PAINTED CAST IRON SCOTTIE DOOR STOP
ORIGINAL PAINTED CAST IRON SCOTTIE DOOR STOP

ORIGINAL PAINTED CAST IRON SCOTTIE DOOR STOP

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED CAST IRON SCOTTIE DOOR STOP. DETAILED OVERSIZED PROFILE. GREAT

Category

Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn and Lion
19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn and Lion

19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn and Lion

Located in Brecht, BE

Great decorative objects, wonderful patina, the unicorn and lion are the Arms of Dominion, the Royal Coat of Arms from the United Kingdom Dimensions are lion : 70 cm wide x 40 cm h...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

American Cast Iron Painted Horse Boot Scrape, Circa 1870
American Cast Iron Painted Horse Boot Scrape, Circa 1870

American Cast Iron Painted Horse Boot Scrape, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron painted horse boot scrape with interior wooden brushes resting on rectangular

Category

Antique 1870s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Figural Dog Boot Scraper with Spaniels, circa 1890
Antique Cast Iron Figural Dog Boot Scraper with Spaniels, circa 1890

Antique Cast Iron Figural Dog Boot Scraper with Spaniels, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural boot scraper offers cast iron construction with flanking spaniels, circa 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Painted Cast Iron Parrot Doorstop
Painted Cast Iron Parrot Doorstop

Painted Cast Iron Parrot Doorstop

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Cast iron parrot door stop retaining its original blue, green, yellow, red and white paint, having

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940
Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940

Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940
Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Victorian English Cast Iron Door Stop with Lion's Head Motif
Victorian English Cast Iron Door Stop with Lion's Head Motif

Victorian English Cast Iron Door Stop with Lion's Head Motif

Located in Surrey, BC

Charming Victorian cast iron door stop, circa 1890, England. Lovely patina with a regal tousled

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Decorative French Cast Iron Horse Busts, XXth Century
Pair of Decorative French Cast Iron Horse Busts, XXth Century

Pair of Decorative French Cast Iron Horse Busts, XXth Century

Located in Dallas, TX

cast iron horse busts would make wonderful decorative accessories for a mantel, table, or shelf. They

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

2 Old Weathered Cast Iron Eagle Statues
2 Old Weathered Cast Iron Eagle Statues

2 Old Weathered Cast Iron Eagle Statues

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

2 old weathered cast iron eagle statues These lovely Eagles have beautiful detail to the

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Impressive Pair of Saratoga Cast Iron Horses
Impressive Pair of Saratoga Cast Iron Horses

Impressive Pair of Saratoga Cast Iron Horses

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Beautiful pair of cast iron racing horses from a Saratoga Springs New York estate, early 20th c

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Life Size Cast Iron Bulls Head Bust
Life Size Cast Iron Bulls Head Bust

Life Size Cast Iron Bulls Head Bust

Located in New York, NY

Life size cast Iron bulls head bust. Measures approximately: 20" x 17" x 24".

Category

20th Century American American Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Abstract Cat Sculpture / Door Stop
Cast Iron Abstract Cat Sculpture / Door Stop

Cast Iron Abstract Cat Sculpture / Door Stop

Located in Oakland, CA

1960s cast iron abstract sculpture / door stop of a cat with a patina finish, wonderful texture

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Bulldog Door Stop, Circa 1900
Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Bulldog Door Stop, Circa 1900

Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Bulldog Door Stop, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique polychromed cast iron door stop in the form of a bulldog, c1900. Measures- 8.5''H x 4

Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron German Shepard Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
Cast Iron German Shepard Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

Cast Iron German Shepard Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original cast iron German Shepard doorstop manufactured by the Hubley

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Pointer Dog Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
Cast Iron Pointer Dog Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

Cast Iron Pointer Dog Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original cast iron Pointer dog doorstop manufactured by the Hubley

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Pointer Dog Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
Cast Iron Pointer Dog Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

Cast Iron Pointer Dog Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original cast iron Pointer dog doorstop manufactured by the Hubley

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Sculpture in Patinated Cast Iron of a Ram on a Pedestal.
Sculpture in Patinated Cast Iron of a Ram on a Pedestal.

Sculpture in Patinated Cast Iron of a Ram on a Pedestal.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

" Sculpture in patinated cast iron of a ram on a pedestal. " Cast-iron sculpture of a ram's head

Category

20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Set of Cast iron Dogs
20th Century Set of Cast iron Dogs

20th Century Set of Cast iron Dogs

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous set of dogs featuring bird and belt. Items are sold as a set. Origin; France.

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Imaginative and Playful Cast Iron Zoo Plaque
Imaginative and Playful Cast Iron Zoo Plaque

Imaginative and Playful Cast Iron Zoo Plaque

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful and unique artifact from the 1940's. Originally used for embellishment and decoration within a zoo's environment.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Hunting Dogs Statue, “Seduisant and Lumineau”, after Auguste Cain
Cast Iron Hunting Dogs Statue, “Seduisant and Lumineau”, after Auguste Cain

Cast Iron Hunting Dogs Statue, “Seduisant and Lumineau”, after Auguste Cain

By Auguste Cain

Located in Dallas, TX

. Our cast iron statue, a relatively recent creation, is after the statue on the right side of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Victorian Painted Cast Iron Figural Umbrella Stand
Victorian Painted Cast Iron Figural Umbrella Stand

Victorian Painted Cast Iron Figural Umbrella Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Depicting a fox with riding crop in his mouth and leaf form drip basin. Date lozenge on underside. Provenance; Estate of John Volk noted Palm Beach architect.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Horse head in cast iron, France middle of the XIXth century
Horse head in cast iron, France middle of the XIXth century

Horse head in cast iron, France middle of the XIXth century

Located in Paris, FR

Very beautiful subject in cast iron representing a horse's head neighing, with the ears

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron animals for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and paint, all cast iron animals available were constructed with great care. Cast iron animals have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron animals are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Victorian and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Hubley Manufacturing Company, Olle Hermansson and Alfred Dunhill each produced beautiful cast iron animals that are worth considering.

How Much are Cast Iron Animals?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $900, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $42,469 highest priced.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cast Iron Animals
  • 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 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 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 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 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

    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.