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Pair of Antique 39 in. Ball Finial Cast Iron Fencing Posts
Pair of Antique 39 in. Ball Finial Cast Iron Fencing Posts

Pair of Antique 39 in. Ball Finial Cast Iron Fencing Posts

Located in New York, NY

Brownstone fencing cast iron newel posts with an attached bolt plate on the bottoms. There is

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Vico Magistretti Italian Wall Lamp Model "L'impiccato" by Artemide
Vico Magistretti Italian Wall Lamp Model "L'impiccato" by Artemide

Vico Magistretti Italian Wall Lamp Model "L'impiccato" by Artemide

By Artemide, Vico Magistretti

Located in Milano, IT

painted cast-iron ball, which slides along the structure and allows the height and position of the light

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Ball Finial Glass Dining Table
Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Ball Finial Glass Dining Table

Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Ball Finial Glass Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent cast stone plaster dining table featuring a monumental garden ball finial or orb base. The

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

Regency Style Cast Iron Firebasket
Regency Style Cast Iron Firebasket

Regency Style Cast Iron Firebasket

Located in London, GB

below and shaped feet. The cast iron pedimented back with ball finial to centre. English, 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Andirons, Circa 1780
Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Andirons, Circa 1780

Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Andirons, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English wrought iron and brass ball top andirons with spiral twisted columns, matching

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Ball Finial Andirons, J. Hunneman C. 1820
Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Ball Finial Andirons, J. Hunneman C. 1820

Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Ball Finial Andirons, J. Hunneman C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass banded flanking ball finial andirons with circular ringed plinths, matching

Category

Antique 1820s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on ball feet. Boston, mass. Early 19th century.

Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Small Ball Knob By Mike Ruiz Serra
Small Ball Knob By Mike Ruiz Serra

Small Ball Knob By Mike Ruiz Serra

By Mike Ruiz Serra

Located in Stamford, US

studio and then sand cast in iron. This piece is finished with a black oxide solution and wax. Serra

Category

2010s American Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Pair of Elaborate Edwardian Column and Ball Brass Andirons
Pair of Elaborate Edwardian Column and Ball Brass Andirons

Pair of Elaborate Edwardian Column and Ball Brass Andirons

Located in Milford, NH

A fabulous pair of elaborate Edwardian column and ball brass andirons with Corinthian capitals and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large 19th Century English Fire Grate with Ball & Claw Feet
Large 19th Century English Fire Grate with Ball & Claw Feet

Large 19th Century English Fire Grate with Ball & Claw Feet

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A very large and highly decorative late 19th century English fire grate with striking copper ball

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Ball Pendant Chandelier
French Art Deco Ball Pendant Chandelier

French Art Deco Ball Pendant Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French Art Deco wrought iron ball pendant chandelier. The fixture was re plated in nickel and re

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron, Nickel

English Brass & Artistic Work Gallery Ball Finial Fire Place Fender, Circa 1780
English Brass & Artistic Work Gallery Ball Finial Fire Place Fender, Circa 1780

English Brass & Artistic Work Gallery Ball Finial Fire Place Fender, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

, upper bar gallery with flanking ball finials, and resting on the original lions paw feet, Late 18th

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wire

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, Circa 1800
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, Circa 1800

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass ball finial andirons with bulbous ringed plinths, spur legs, curvature

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons, Stamped J. Molineux Boston, C 1800
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons, Stamped J. Molineux Boston, C 1800

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons, Stamped J. Molineux Boston, C 1800

By Molineaux & Webb

Located in Charleston, SC

curvature matching ball log stops, original rear wrought iron dog legs, and resting on double spur legs with

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Steeple Top Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet NY C 1800
Pair of American Brass Steeple Top Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet NY C 1800

Pair of American Brass Steeple Top Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet NY C 1800

By David Phillips

Located in Charleston, SC

resting on ball feet. Pair have the original wrought iron rear legs stamped by maker D. Phillips, New York

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Steeple Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet C 1800
Pair of American Brass Steeple Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet C 1800

Pair of American Brass Steeple Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet C 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass banded flanking steeple and ball finial andirons with ringed faceted plinths

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Lemon on Lemon Finial Andirons with Ball Feet, NYC, 1800
Pair of American Brass Lemon on Lemon Finial Andirons with Ball Feet, NYC, 1800

Pair of American Brass Lemon on Lemon Finial Andirons with Ball Feet, NYC, 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on spur legs with ball feet. New York Early 19th Century.

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810
Pair of American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810

Pair of American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

, original rear wrought iron dog legs, and resting on double spur legs with ball feet. New York, Early 19th

Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of American Ball Top Polished Steel and Brass Tools on Stand, Circa 1840
Set of American Ball Top Polished Steel and Brass Tools on Stand, Circa 1840

Set of American Ball Top Polished Steel and Brass Tools on Stand, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of American ball top polished steel and brass fire tools resting on a matching cross hatched

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Phil, C 1790
Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Phil, C 1790

Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Phil, C 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

skirts, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on banded spur legs with ball and claw feet

Category

Antique 1790s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Bronze Figural and Ball Top Flame Finial Andirons, N.Y. C. 1880
Pair of American Bronze Figural and Ball Top Flame Finial Andirons, N.Y. C. 1880

Pair of American Bronze Figural and Ball Top Flame Finial Andirons, N.Y. C. 1880

By Sterling Bronze Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American bronze and brass ball top andirons with hand chased beading, bossing, foliage, and

Category

Antique 1880s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Donald Deskey Iron and Brass Andirons
Pair of Donald Deskey Iron and Brass Andirons

Pair of Donald Deskey Iron and Brass Andirons

By Donald Deskey

Located in Black Rock, CT

architectural form crafted in cast iron with elegant brass ball finials and brass-capped feet. The sleek tulip

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Period Regency Sarcophagus Fireplace Grate
Large Period Regency Sarcophagus Fireplace Grate

Large Period Regency Sarcophagus Fireplace Grate

Located in London, GB

. Cast-iron structure adorned with brass paw-feet, lion-head and acanthus decoration below a Rococo fire

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Polo Popular Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Bünte und Remmler
Polo Popular Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Bünte und Remmler

Polo Popular Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Bünte und Remmler

By Bünte und Remmler, Christian Dell

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

features a black cast iron base and a ball joint, over which the lamp can be adjusted freely to all sides

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958
Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958

Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958

Located in London, GB

in Pan Am’s iconic livery on original steel and cast iron floor stand with ball and socket mount so

Category

Vintage 1950s American Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Wood and Steel Folk Art Mustard Bowl, Sweden
Wood and Steel Folk Art Mustard Bowl, Sweden

Wood and Steel Folk Art Mustard Bowl, Sweden

Located in Maastricht, NL

A traditional Swedish mustard bowl made of wood and steel, with a cast iron ball. The ball was used

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Steel, Iron

Cast Iron Door Knocker, Lady's Hand Holding Ball, Late 19th Century
Cast Iron Door Knocker, Lady's Hand Holding Ball, Late 19th Century

Cast Iron Door Knocker, Lady's Hand Holding Ball, Late 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Victorian cast iron door knocker with excellent detail. Note the ring on the lady's ring finger and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Belgian Cast Stone Ball Garden Ornament
Belgian Cast Stone Ball Garden Ornament

Belgian Cast Stone Ball Garden Ornament

Located in Antwerp, BE

Belgian cast stone ball with an iron pin that held it to a base. Lovely weathered surface ready to

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

American Federal Brass Ball and Steeple Top New York Andirons
American Federal Brass Ball and Steeple Top New York Andirons

American Federal Brass Ball and Steeple Top New York Andirons

Located in Wells, ME

American Federal period brass ball and steeple top andirons. The belted balls are surmounted by a

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1960s Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Digsmed
1960s Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Digsmed

1960s Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Digsmed

By Digsmed Design

Located in Southampton, GB

the 1960s and 1970s. It is made of curved staved teak with a cast iron handle, distinctive bowling

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Ball
Vintage Cast Iron Ball

Vintage Cast Iron Ball

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Cast Iron Ball

Category

Late 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron and Brass Ball Top Andirons. Circa 1850
Pair of American Cast Iron and Brass Ball Top Andirons. Circa 1850

Pair of American Cast Iron and Brass Ball Top Andirons. Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass and cast iron ball top andirons with beaded hand chased engraving, ball top

Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Wing and Ball Wrought Iron Bookends Edgar Brandt, 1930
Art Deco Wing and Ball Wrought Iron Bookends Edgar Brandt, 1930

Art Deco Wing and Ball Wrought Iron Bookends Edgar Brandt, 1930

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish pair of wrought and cast iron ball and wing bookends on an angular support mounted on a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vico Magistretti Midcentury Wall Lamp Model "L'impiccato" by Artemide, 1960
Vico Magistretti Midcentury Wall Lamp Model "L'impiccato" by Artemide, 1960

Vico Magistretti Midcentury Wall Lamp Model "L'impiccato" by Artemide, 1960

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Milano, IT

plank, adjustable perspex white lampshade with black painted cast iron ball counterweight. (l plank: cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

A set of 25 pieces antique dumbells
A set of 25 pieces antique dumbells

A set of 25 pieces antique dumbells

Located in Baambrugge, NL

A set of 25 pieces antique dumbells, each one with a round cast iron ball, giving them a nice turn

Category

Early 20th Century French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Opery Multibeam - Operating Room Lamps & Table
Opery Multibeam - Operating Room Lamps & Table

Opery Multibeam - Operating Room Lamps & Table

Located in Peekskill, NY

lamp! The cast iron ball head has 5 lenses and reflectors. Each lens has a large mirror on an out

Category

20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

housing made of walnut, the clocks face ist made of nickel-plated cast-iron. Battery-operated movement. In

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Iron

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  • 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.
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    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.