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.

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Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

$275

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. It could also be used as a planter or incense burner with rocks. One side has a repeating linear design. 1960s perfect for a b...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

$330

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. It could also be used as a planter or incense burner with rocks. One side has a repeating linear design. There is evidence of w...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

20th Century Cast Iron Urn Mikrokosmos by Olof Hult

$7,800

20th Century Cast Iron Urn Mikrokosmos by Olof Hult

By Olof Hult, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Allerum, SE

Early 20th century Swedish Grace / Art Deco cast iron urn by Olof Hult for Nafveqvarn. ca 1930s Sweden.

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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Pair Dutch Antique Cast Iron Kugelhopf Cake Molds, circa 1900

$405 / set

Pair Dutch Antique Cast Iron Kugelhopf Cake Molds, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Two antique cast iron traditional Kugelhopf cake pan molds from the Netherlands, circa 1900. One features diagonal ridges and the other vertical. Pan on bottom left has a handle on o...

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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800

$2,300

Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800

Located in Dallas, TX

A unique example of the traditional French pharmacy mortar, this cast iron version is from circa 1800 and features a large wooden pestle (16 inches tall with a diameter of 2 ¾) with ...

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Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Cast Iron Copper Leaf Dish

$195

Cast Iron Copper Leaf Dish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast iron Japanese leaf dish with copper enamel. Marked - Japan. Dimensions 8.25" width x 4.25" depth x 1.25" height. Condition Good vintage condition; iron carries an age-appropri...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Iron

Danish Cast Iron Tripod Moon Crater Dish Cabin Candelabra Midcentury Sculpture

$269Sale Price|69% Off

Danish Cast Iron Tripod Moon Crater Dish Cabin Candelabra Midcentury Sculpture

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Uncommon form. Very matte grey/black, 2-piece, cast iron candelabra or dish with pierced lid. Heavy little table decor. Weighs just over 5.5 lbs.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Antique Extra Large Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, Germany, Late 19th Century

$1,714

Antique Extra Large Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, Germany, Late 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking antique mortar and pestle originating from Germany and dating to the late 19th century. Entirely crafted from iron, the mortar features a sub...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cast Iron

19th century Cast iron basket or sculpture, ready made. graphic

$2,286

19th century Cast iron basket or sculpture, ready made. graphic

Located in Hägersten, SE

Cast iron basket or ready made sculpture. Hand made with exquisite patina. Perfect as either basket for fire wood, blankets or as a sculpture either standing or hanging. Made during ...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Jan Barboglio Hand-Carved Wood Bowl with Cast Iron Birds

$1,400

Vintage Jan Barboglio Hand-Carved Wood Bowl with Cast Iron Birds

Located in Dallas, TX

Sculptural and rustic, this decorative serving bowl by Jan Barboglio combines hand-carved wood with whimsical cast iron bird accents. Crafted in Mexico circa 1980, the substantial ro...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

A cast iron mortar with its original pestle - France - Early XXth

$521Sale Price|20% Off

A cast iron mortar with its original pestle - France - Early XXth

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A cast iron mortar with its original pestle, used in pharmacies in the early 20th century. This utensil, designed for grinding medicinal substances, features a beautiful patina, a te...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cast Stone

Carl Aubock Midcentury Black Cast Iron Bowl or Ashtray, Austria, 1950s

$840Sale Price|40% Off

Carl Aubock Midcentury Black Cast Iron Bowl or Ashtray, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful modernist metal bowl or ashtray, made of grey or black cast iron from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Carl Aubock in Austria. In very good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Pair of gilt copper cauldrons with cast iron handles - Italy - 19th century

$2,057 / set

Pair of gilt copper cauldrons with cast iron handles - Italy - 19th century

Located in Madrid, España

Pair of gilt copper cauldrons with cast iron handles - Italy - 19th century Dimensions: 35 x 40 cm (13.7 x 15.7 in)

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Copper, Iron

Unique Cast Iron Leaf Platter: A Possible Prototype with Historic Design Roots

$480

Unique Cast Iron Leaf Platter: A Possible Prototype with Historic Design Roots

By Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

Unique cast red painted iron decorative leaf platter. A platter possibly a prototype, made of cast iron. The design originates from a model in cast brass plate that was exhibited at ...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Wicker Dog Bed Log Basket on Original Cast Iron Wheels

$940

Large 19th Century Wicker Dog Bed Log Basket on Original Cast Iron Wheels

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An old mill basket from the famous 'Tonedale Mill' in Somerset. Originally this would have had tall sides for transporting wool, it has two small iron axles with cast iron wheels. ...

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Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Enameled Cast Iron Bowl and Cup Set – Timo Sarpaneva Style, Mid-Century

$2,972 / set

Vintage Enameled Cast Iron Bowl and Cup Set – Timo Sarpaneva Style, Mid-Century

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Bochum, NRW

This striking set of vintage enameled cast iron serveware showcases bold mid-century modern design reminiscent of the legendary Timo Sarpaneva. Comprising a lidded cast iron bowl and...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Iron

Raoul Larche, Vintage catchall, Vide Poche, Proof in Pewter Cast Iron, Signed

$541

Raoul Larche, Vintage catchall, Vide Poche, Proof in Pewter Cast Iron, Signed

By François-Raoul Larche

Located in FR

This exquisite Art Nouveau vide-poche by celebrated French sculptor Raoul Larche (1860–1912) features a delicately modeled nude female figure curled within the natural contours of a ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron, Pewter

Brutalist Iron & Gilt Fruit Bowl, Mid-Century Spanish Decorative Centerpiece

$640

Brutalist Iron & Gilt Fruit Bowl, Mid-Century Spanish Decorative Centerpiece

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brutalist Iron & Gilt Fruit Bowl, Mid-Century Spanish Decorative Centerpiece Spanish brutalist centerpiece bowl - Circa 1950s. Centerpiece or fruit bowl entirely made by hand i...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Iron, Cast Iron

Handkerchief Design Iron Bowl in the Style of Willy Guhl

$2,700

Handkerchief Design Iron Bowl in the Style of Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in North Miami, FL

A heavy and oversized iron rough textured centerpiece/ bowl in the shape of a handkerchief in movement.

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Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Digsmed Design, Denmark. Cast iron fondue set. Bowls with enamel lining.

$500 / set

Digsmed Design, Denmark. Cast iron fondue set. Bowls with enamel lining.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Digsmed Design, Denmark. Cast iron fondue set. Bowls with enamel lining. Serves six people.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Tableware

Materials

Iron

Vintage Modernist Freeform Iron Catch-All by Japanese artist, Tadahiro Baba

$650

Vintage Modernist Freeform Iron Catch-All by Japanese artist, Tadahiro Baba

Located in Oakland, CA

Stunning vintage Japanese modernist catch-all tray, signed by maker Tadahiro Baba c1960s. Acquired on my most recent trip to Japan, it’s a thick, weighty piece with bold presence and...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Cast Iron

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Glass Plate with Iron Base by Argentine A. Churba

$4,200

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Glass Plate with Iron Base by Argentine A. Churba

By Alberto Churba

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 20th century Mid-Century Modern large decorative glass plate with iron base by argentine designer Alberto Churba By: Alberto Churba Material: glass, art glass, iron, metal, wro...

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Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Olof Hult for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Mikrokosmos.

$11,431

Olof Hult for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Mikrokosmos.

Located in Hammarö, SE

Paris, 1925. A universe cast in iron. Cold beneath your fingertips. Heavy enough to feel almost immovable. Light travels across the blue surface, catching the raised suns and symbol...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cast Iron

Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Dark Blue by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1980s

$342

Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Dark Blue by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1980s

By Raadvad

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1970s-1990s. The color of the lacquer is the original dark blue. It´s very, very rare. It also came in a sl...

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel, Iron

Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Black Gold by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1960s

$285

Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Black Gold by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1960s

By Raadvad

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This iconic Danish bread slicer was manufactured by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1960s. The color of the lacquer is the original black with golden letters and it's a rare version which ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel, Iron

Midcentury Danish Bread Slicer Black and Gold by Ove Larsen for Raadvad, 1950s

$257

Midcentury Danish Bread Slicer Black and Gold by Ove Larsen for Raadvad, 1950s

By Raadvad, Alexanderwerk 1

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark circa 1940s-1960s and designed in the 1930s. It comes with the original black lacquer and original golden letters. ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel, Iron

Italian Neverino Murano Glass Plate with Base by Gae Aulenti for Luciano Vistosi

$3,200

Italian Neverino Murano Glass Plate with Base by Gae Aulenti for Luciano Vistosi

By Luciano Vistosi, Gae Aulenti

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-20th century italian Neverino Murano glass decorative plate with iron base designed by Gae Aulenti for Luciano Vistosi By: Gae Aulenti, Luciano Vistosi Material: glass, art glas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron and Wood Fondue Set by Richard Nissen for Bodum

$1,686

Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron and Wood Fondue Set by Richard Nissen for Bodum

By Richard Nissen

Located in Weesp, NL

The set consists of a substantial cast iron fondue pot with wooden handles, supported on a sculptural stand, accompanied by six individual cast iron sauce bowls.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Two Tiered Fountain with Cherub Baluster, Scalloped Pool

$25,600Sale Price|20% Off

French Cast Iron Two Tiered Fountain with Cherub Baluster, Scalloped Pool

Located in Katonah, NY

A two-tier cast-iron fountain with two fountain bowls, the lower bowl larger, each bowl with scalloped edge and cherub masks on the underside, the smaller bowl surmounted by a founta...

Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Fountains

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Cast Iron Foot Catchall

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 4.25 in D 9.5 in

Cast Iron Foot Catchall

Located in Richmond, VA

Vintage, cast iron catchall or ashtray in the shape of a foot. Stamped on base, Wilton 4.

Category

20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Cooking Pot by Timo Sarpaneva

Unavailable

H 7 in Dm 8 in

Cast Iron Cooking Pot by Timo Sarpaneva

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sarpaneva's famous cast iron cooking pot, made by Rosenlew & Co. in Finland, won a silver medal at the 1961 Milan Triennale for its designer, the first of many international honors a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Iron

Antique Copper Saucepan with Cast Iron Handle, Small Size from Sweden Late 1800

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 7.09 in

Antique Copper Saucepan with Cast Iron Handle, Small Size from Sweden Late 1800

Located in Singapore, SG

A fantastic decorative item for the kitchen. We have similar sauce pans in three different sizes. This is the smallest, cost $160, not including delivery.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Jugendstil Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Saucepan with Cast Iron Handle Medium Size from Sweden, Late 1800

Unavailable

H 5.91 in Dm 9.45 in

Antique Copper Saucepan with Cast Iron Handle Medium Size from Sweden, Late 1800

Located in Singapore, SG

A fantastic decorative item for the kitchen. We have similar sauce pans in three different sizes. This is size medium.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Jugendstil Serving Bowls

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Saucepan with Cast Iron Handle, Large Size from Sweden, Late 1800

Unavailable

H 7.09 in Dm 9.85 in

Antique Copper Saucepan with Cast Iron Handle, Large Size from Sweden, Late 1800

Located in Singapore, SG

A fantastic decorative item for the kitchen. We have similar sauce pans in three different sizes. This is the largest.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Jugendstil Serving Bowls

Materials

Copper

Georgian Copper Pot

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Georgian Copper Pot

Located in Manchester, GB

A wonderful early 19th century copper cooking vessel of very heavy duty manufacture. The round body has a large wired edge to the top on the underside of which are a pair of thick br...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

1890s Vintage French Enamel Cast Iron Footed Fruit Stand in Marine Green

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 9.45 in

1890s Vintage French Enamel Cast Iron Footed Fruit Stand in Marine Green

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage French fin de siècle cast iron footed fruit stand coated in marine green enamel made in France circa 1890s.

Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Pair of Painted Cast Iron Urns, circa 1950

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H 31 in W 31 in D 18 in

Pair of Painted Cast Iron Urns, circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of painted cast iron uns, circa 1950 Decorative cast iron bowls on square pedestals with original period finish and oxidized patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Urns

Materials

Iron

Italian Coffee Table by Gimo Fero

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H 16 in W 56 in D 39 in

Italian Coffee Table by Gimo Fero

By Gimo Fero

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Even newly constructed, may have some irregularities, such as variation in grain and some knots, slight cracks or larger cracks and small knot holes that are naturally occurring in t...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cast Iron'ic' Basket

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H 5.25 in W 16 in D 17.5 in

Cast Iron'ic' Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

A chic yet unpretentious artist-made one-of-a-kind cast iron basket with a quirky tongue-in-cheek ironic disposition and an incredible patina.

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20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Mortar

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H 9.6 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in

18th Century French Cast Iron Mortar

Located in High Point, NC

This cast iron mortar and pestle was made in France in the 1700s. In the eighteenth century, this important device would equip most chemists and apothecaries, mortar and pestles were...

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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Vessel Pot

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H 16.3 in Dm 18.5 in

19th Century Cast Iron Vessel Pot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large 19th century cast iron pot, circa 1890. This would have been used as a cooking vessel similar to a famine pot. Ribbed around the outer edge, painted black on the outside....

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Cast iron Japanese ikebana tripod bowl

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H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in

Cast iron Japanese ikebana tripod bowl

Located in London, England

Classic Ikebana tripod bowl in cast iron by the Oigen Foundry Co. Manufacturing Nambu ironware in the Iwate Prefecture, the foundry was firstly established in 1852 and takes inspirat...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Modernist Yellow Cast Iron Enameled Bowl, Scandinavian

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H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in

Modernist Yellow Cast Iron Enameled Bowl, Scandinavian

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Modernist Yellow Cast Iron Enameled bowl – Scandinavian Modernist Yellow Cast Iron Enamelled bowl – Scandinavian. Heavy weight cast iron bowl enamelled in a bold graphic yellow. ...

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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Jardiniere in Cast Iron from Hällefors Bruk, Sweden, 1820s

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H 3.94 in W 12.21 in D 10.83 in

Beautiful Jardiniere in Cast Iron from Hällefors Bruk, Sweden, 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful jardiniere in cast iron from Hällefors Bruk, Sweden. Manufactured during the 1820s in Swedish Empire. (Karl-Johan). The jardiniere is marked HF = Hällefors Bruk. Perfect...

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Antique 1820s Swedish Karl Johan Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Golden Sunflower Bowl

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H 1.5 in Dm 7.5 in

Cast Iron Golden Sunflower Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round cast iron Japanese floral bowl with gold enamel. Marked - Japan. Dimensions 7.5" diameter x 1.5" height. Condition Good vintage condition; iron carries an age-appropriate pat...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Cast Iron Decorative Trays, Set of Three

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H 6.7 in W 11.2 in D 11.2 in

Vintage French Cast Iron Decorative Trays, Set of Three

Located in High Point, NC

A set of cast iron swiveling trays created in France circa 1900. These three identical metal organizers communicate a sense of refinement and age, through their finely crafted detail...

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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Set of Three French Cast Iron Pedestal Compote Trays Circa 1900

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H 6.7 in W 11.2 in D 11.2 in

Set of Three French Cast Iron Pedestal Compote Trays Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

A cast iron swiveling tray created in France circa 1900. This metal organizer communicate a sense of refinement and age, through its finely crafted details and sturdy materiality. Th...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sculptural Cast Iron Gilt Fishbowl with Artistic Frog and Foliage Design

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H 14 in W 11.25 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Sculptural Cast Iron Gilt Fishbowl with Artistic Frog and Foliage Design

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

An artistic art deco fishbowl crafted from gilt cast iron and topped with a rounded glass bowl. The base features expressive frog and foliage sculptures. This sculptural piece functi...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Cast Iron Serving Bowl with Antique Patina

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H 9.8 in Dm 13.8 in

20th Century French Cast Iron Serving Bowl with Antique Patina

Located in High Point, NC

A 20th century serving bowl from France, finished in black iron with the kind of patina that only comes from decades of real service. The cast work is executed with genuine skill, th...

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20th Century French Serving Bowls

Materials

Iron

1954 Jens Quistgaard Ankerline Casserole Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pot Made Denmark

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H 4.5 in W 11 in D 9 in

1954 Jens Quistgaard Ankerline Casserole Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pot Made Denmark

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1954 Jens Quistgaard Anker line Casserole Dutch Oven Pot made Denmark Pre Dansk Cast Iron Black enamel 4.5 tall x 9 d x 11 w Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to liste...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Enamel, Iron

A Boldly-Scaled American Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Oak Leaf Bowl

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H 2.25 in W 14 in D 9.25 in

A Boldly-Scaled American Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Oak Leaf Bowl

Located in San Francisco, CA

A boldly-scaled American arts & crafts cast iron oak leaf bowl; the well-rendered leaf with thick stem flanked by 2 acorns; with a central vein emanating to the scalloped edge

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Early 20th Century American Serving Bowls

Cast Iron Log Holder With Two Brass Bowls in the Style of Royere France 1950.

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H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in

Cast Iron Log Holder With Two Brass Bowls in the Style of Royere France 1950.

By Jean Royère

Located in Brussels, BE

Sturdy and heavy blackened cast iron " chenet " log holder with two plain brass bowls on each side.

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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Andirons

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass

Pair of Rare Antique Cast Iron Braziers

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H 45.67 in Dm 25.99 in

Pair of Rare Antique Cast Iron Braziers

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

About A magnificent pair of late 19th century cast iron braziers. The deep circular bowls each embellished with four lion heads, supported on an intricate wrought iron structure, ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Garden Ornaments

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, 19th Century

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H 4.14 in Dm 4.53 in

Antique Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, 19th Century

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Finely proportioned, medium sized cast iron mortar and pestle. With its original finish and excellent patina. Authentic, nice and heavy. European, 19th century. Number matching morta...

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Dachshund Dog Bowl Feeder, circa 1920's

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H 6 in W 18 in D 8.5 in

Vintage Cast Iron Dachshund Dog Bowl Feeder, circa 1920's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage cast iron Dachshund dog bowl and feeder, circa 1920's.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Robin's Nest

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H 2.75 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

Cast Iron Robin's Nest

Located in Chicago, IL

An awesome artist made, one-of-a-kind, cast iron robin's nest, cast from life with all the grass, straw, and twig details once collected by a robin. Such a beautiful dish for collect...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Vintage Black Cast Iron Mask, Lidded Bowl, Sweden, 1960s

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H 2.17 in Dm 5.91 in

Vintage Black Cast Iron Mask, Lidded Bowl, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A mysterious cast iron lidded bowl, incenser or ashtray. It has a textured black treatment and features a lid shaped as a mask. A curious modernist or brutalist piece made in Sweden ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mythological Cast Iron Bowl with Openwork Design – Historicism Era

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H 2 in Dm 22 in

Mythological Cast Iron Bowl with Openwork Design – Historicism Era

Located in Hamburg, DE

This small yet richly detailed cast iron bowl is a fine example of 19th-century Historicism, a design movement known for its eclectic revival of earlier styles. The bowl features an ...

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Antique 1870s German Belle Époque Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Jewelry Bowl attr. Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarns Bruk 1920s

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H 1.07 in W 7.64 in D 7.64 in

Art Deco Cast Iron Jewelry Bowl attr. Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarns Bruk 1920s

By Ivar Johnsson, Bauhaus, Nafveqvarns Bruk, Olof Hult, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking Art Deco cast iron jewelry bowl od vide poche, attributed to Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarns Bruk, epitomizes 1920s Scandinavian design. The piece showcases geometric st...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Green Enamel Cast Iron Trinket Ring Tray by Pemco

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H 1.5 in W 6 in D 7 in

Art Nouveau Green Enamel Cast Iron Trinket Ring Tray by Pemco

By Pemco

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Art Nouveau ring/candy dish by Pemco, showcases the elegance of the Edwardian era with its cast iron construction and light green/teal color palette. Featuring a depiction of a ...

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Pre-War Japanese Iron Fish Dish Vintage Flounder

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H 0.63 in W 5 in D 3.88 in

Pre-War Japanese Iron Fish Dish Vintage Flounder

Located in Hyattsville, MD

The flounder symbolizes many things among many different cultures; from good luck, to adaptability, to a bringing of change, or new life. Good condition; No chips and no cracks to th...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Stan Hawk Iron Fire Pit or Catch-All, 1950's

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H 18 in W 24 in D 24 in

Stan Hawk Iron Fire Pit or Catch-All, 1950's

By Stan Hawk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

simple modernist California design this design has been ubiquitously featured in the case study homes program by "Arts & Architecture" 1940's 50's it has been featured indoors and ou...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

1960s Banana Monkey Business Cigar Marijuana Ashtray Dish Japan Iron Andy Warhol

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H 1.75 in W 8 in D 7.38 in

1960s Banana Monkey Business Cigar Marijuana Ashtray Dish Japan Iron Andy Warhol

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Andy Warhol Era reminiscent. A heavily patinated cast metal 1960s banana bowl ashtray. Wonderful retro table decor, and we just cannot find another one like it.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Japanese Nambu Tekki Iron Brutalist Display Bowl with Verdigris

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H 1.38 in W 13 in D 6.13 in

Japanese Nambu Tekki Iron Brutalist Display Bowl with Verdigris

Located in Round Top, TX

Nambu Tekki is the traditional ironware that was produced in two areas: in Morioka City and in Mizusawa City to the south. Production of Nambu ironware is thought to have begun in Mo...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Original Midcentury Danish Dark Blue Raadvad Bread Slicer by Ove Larsen, 1980s

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H 9.65 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in

Original Midcentury Danish Dark Blue Raadvad Bread Slicer by Ove Larsen, 1980s

By Raadvad

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1970s-1990s. The color of the lacquer is the original dark blue. It´s very rare. It also came in a slightly ...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel, Iron

Midcentury Danish Bread Slicer Beige and Gold by Ove Larsen for Raadvad, 1950s

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H 9.65 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in

Midcentury Danish Bread Slicer Beige and Gold by Ove Larsen for Raadvad, 1950s

By Raadvad

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark circa 1940s-1960s and designed in the 1930s. It comes with original beige lacquer and original golden letters. The ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel, Iron

Japanese Two Hand Cast Fish Condiment Bowls Nautical Delight

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H 1 in W 7 in D 6 in

Japanese Two Hand Cast Fish Condiment Bowls Nautical Delight

Located in South Burlington, VT

Fresh find for nautical and seaside enthusiasts from our recent Japanese acquisition travels This desirable set of two (2) old vintage fish condiment bowls date to the early to mi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Catchall Vide-Poche with Greyhound Whippet Dog Sculpture

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H 4 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Art Deco Catchall Vide-Poche with Greyhound Whippet Dog Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A substantial metal catchall vide-poche with greyhound whipped dog sculpture, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. Base is round with 'running' cast greyhound whipped dog sculp...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Pair of 20th Century, French Cast Iron Pedestal Garden Urns

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H 33 in Dm 19 in

Pair of 20th Century, French Cast Iron Pedestal Garden Urns

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of French, 20th century garden urns feature cast iron construction of planter bowls cradled in acanthus leaves and with egg and dart border seated on reeded column bases.

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20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Swedish Cast-iron Urns

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H 20 in W 25 in

Swedish Cast-iron Urns

Located in Katonah, NY

An exceptional pair of cast-iron urns with semi-lobed bowls raised on tall tapered socles.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Urns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Mouchoir Planter

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H 9 in Dm 20 in

Vintage Cast Iron Mouchoir Planter

Located in Cathedral City, CA

In the style of Willy Guhl. Beautiful decorative piece for the garden or as a centerpiece for a dining table, great patina!

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Vintage 1950s Decorative Bowls

Cast Iron Bowl from Sweden, Early 1900s

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H 8.67 in Dm 14.18 in

Cast Iron Bowl from Sweden, Early 1900s

Located in Singapore, SG

Stunning very heavy bowl, perfect to pots in outdoors for decoration.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Cooking Pot by Timo Sarpaneva

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H 5.5 in W 14.75 in D 5.75 in

Cast Iron Cooking Pot by Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of Sarpaneva's famous enamelled cast iron cooking pots, made by Rosenlew & Co. in Finland; another of this series won a silver medal at the 1961 Milan Triennale for its designer,...

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Serving Bowls

Fondue Set by Digsmed 1960. Gorgeous Rare Complete Teak and Cast Iron Fondue Set

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H 10.4 in Dm 14.6 in

Fondue Set by Digsmed 1960. Gorgeous Rare Complete Teak and Cast Iron Fondue Set

By Digsmed

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

Fondue set, designed by Flemming Digsmed (presumed) in the 1960s, beautiful complete teak and cast iron fondue set in very good vintage condition. A very stylish fondue set compri...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Iron, Stainless Steel

Table Grill 1960s Teak and Cast Iron Set by Digsmed, Unused and in Original Box

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H 1 in W 10.2 in L 1 in

Table Grill 1960s Teak and Cast Iron Set by Digsmed, Unused and in Original Box

By Digsmed

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

Table Grill - 1960s teak and cast iron set by Digsmed - unused table grill in original box. Appealing and stylish table grill set, comprised of square solid teak plate with four car...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Iron

Antique Wicker Factory Basket on Wheels

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H 24.02 in W 31.7 in D 15.75 in

Antique Wicker Factory Basket on Wheels

Located in Retie, BE

Antique wicker factory basket on wheels - basket trolley - laundry trolley. This old wicker trolley cart on wheels is a great decorative object as well a useful object: for the lau...

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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Two-tiered Fountain

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H 63 in Dm 27 in

Two-tiered Fountain

Located in New Orleans, LA

A two-tiered cast iron fountain with tazza shaped bowls. All pieces are now welded together making this a single piece.

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20th Century American Fountains

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Nambu Cast Iron Bowl

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H 1 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Modernist Japanese Nambu Cast Iron Bowl

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Japanese Nambu cast iron decorative bowl, 1950s. Stamped Japan.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

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H 10 in Dm 11 in

Large 19th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large Civil War era Industrial mortar and pestle, circa 1860, in cast iron, with great untouched black painted finish.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Charger with Mythological Scenes

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H 1.97 in Dm 17.72 in

Cast Iron Charger with Mythological Scenes

Located in Budapest, HU

Early 20th century. Heavy cast iron charger of round form decorated throughout in roman style with historical or mythological figures.

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Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Iron

French 1900 Cast Iron Two Tuning Tier Nails Dispenser "L' Excelsior Paris"

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H 10.24 in Dm 10.63 in

French 1900 Cast Iron Two Tuning Tier Nails Dispenser "L' Excelsior Paris"

Located in Roubaix, FR

French 1900 cast iron two tuning tier nails dispenser bowl. "L' Excelsior, Paris". Turns perfectly.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Urns

$3,250 / set

H 15 in Dm 21.25 in

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Urns

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning pair of 19th-century French cast iron urns, exuding classical elegance and fine craftsmanship. These decorative urns feature intricately designed scalloped rims that creat...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Iron

1960s Architectural Pottery Planter Small Black La Verne Calif

$176Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in Dm 8.25 in

1960s Architectural Pottery Planter Small Black La Verne Calif

By Architectural Pottery

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, 1960s California modern matte black mid century architectural planter pot. Small Black planter garden patio home. In the Style of Gainey Pottery. Signed under...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Antique French Garden Cast Iron Half Round Urn Form Fluted Wall Planters

$3,000 / set

H 29.88 in W 22.5 in D 11.25 in

Pair of Antique French Garden Cast Iron Half Round Urn Form Fluted Wall Planters

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of unusual early 20th century antique French cast iron half round demilune wall mounted urn form wall planters. Having traces of blue paint, egg and dart pattern with classical ...

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Vintage 1920s French Grand Tour Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cast Iron Urns “Mikrokosmos” by Olof Hult

$13,000 / set

H 7 in Dm 15 in

Pair of Cast Iron Urns “Mikrokosmos” by Olof Hult

By Olof Hult

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of cast iron urns “Mikrokosmos” designed by Olof Hult (1892-1962) for Nafveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, designed 1922, executed 1920s-1930s. Height 7", diameter 15". Similar item was ...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Urn Produced in Sweden

$2,857

H 11.42 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in

Cast Iron Urn Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Cast iron urn produced in Sweden.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Cast Iron Urns, Early 20th Century

$3,600 / set

H 15.5 in Dm 20.5 in

Pair of French Cast Iron Urns, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

This pair of early 20th-century French cast iron garden urns exude timeless elegance and a rich history. Their aged, rusted patina shows decades of weathering, adding authenticity to...

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Early 20th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Planter on Iron Base, Mid-Century

$2,500

H 19 in W 31.13 in D 31.13 in

Vintage Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Planter on Iron Base, Mid-Century

By Willy Guhl

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Willy Guhl designed fiber cement planter for Eternit of Switzerland, vintage 1960s, this is an icon of mid-century modern indoor-outdoor living. The pure form is a wide, yet shallo...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Round Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, 1920s, Denmark

$914

H 2.37 in Dm 6.5 in

Round Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Round Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Round bronze bowl with chased detailing inside, just below the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just An...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Large vintage planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1950s Switzerland.

$1,823

H 11.42 in Dm 39.77 in

Large vintage planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1950s Switzerland.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Large vintage planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1950s Switzerland. Made from Guhl’s characteristic fibre cement, the planter has a beautifully simple, sculptural form with a wide, s...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Fibre Cement

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

$550

H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 4.25 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

A Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Large Heavy Cast Iron Garden Urns

$1,371 / set

H 15 in W 12 in D 12 in

A Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Large Heavy Cast Iron Garden Urns

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous heavy pair of 19th Century beautifully patinated and finely cast iron garden urns of exceptional quality and large proportions. The urns of circular form with gorgeous eg...

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Antique 19th Century English Urns

Materials

Iron

Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s

$2,051

H 1.19 in Dm 6.7 in

Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström

Located in Malmö, SE

An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition, only with some light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS',...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Ikebana Cast Iron Tripod Planter, Nanbu Tekki Style

$495

H 4.05 in W 10.8 in D 4.1 in

Japanese Ikebana Cast Iron Tripod Planter, Nanbu Tekki Style

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking expression of Japanese minimalism and craftsmanship, this cast iron ikebana planter embodies the quiet elegance of traditional Nanbu tekki metalwork. Defined by its elonga...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

$150

H 1 in W 7 in D 3.75 in

Modernist Japanese Iron Fish Incense Bowl

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese mark. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

David Cressey Ribbed Stoneware Pro/Artisan Planter for Architectural Pottery

$5,500

H 13.5 in Dm 19 in

David Cressey Ribbed Stoneware Pro/Artisan Planter for Architectural Pottery

By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bell planter by David Cressey from the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. This stoneware planter finished with the “ribbed” texture and has one drainage hole at the bo...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Stoneware

Midcentury Swiss Willy Guhl Planter

$1,800

H 21.88 in W 5.38 in D 21.88 in

Midcentury Swiss Willy Guhl Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Wichita, KS

A midcentury modern Swiss planter by Willy Guhl. Beautiful patina. There are no drainage holes. Willy Guhl (1915-2004) was born in Stein Am Rhein, Switzerland. Guhl was trained a...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

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$14,200 / set

H 8.3 in W 24 in D 18 in

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Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of "Shell Urns" designed by Olof Hult and produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk, Circa 1920th. Cast iron. Signed OF. Shown at the Paris Exhibition 1925. Featured in Christian Björk...

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Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

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Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...

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Urn / Planter 'Barockurnan' in Cast Iron by Näfveqvarns Bruk in Sweden

$3,429

H 9.06 in W 15.36 in D 12.6 in

Urn / Planter 'Barockurnan' in Cast Iron by Näfveqvarns Bruk in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare urn ‘Barockurnan’ produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk in Sweden.

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$8,345 / set

H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.

$1,709

H 5.32 in Dm 4.93 in

Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.

By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström

Located in Malmö, SE

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$57,158

H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in

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By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...

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Swedish grace floor lamp by anonymous designer for Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

$10,860

H 61.42 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in

Swedish grace floor lamp by anonymous designer for Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Lovely floor lamp made by unknown designer for Bjerkås Armatur in Sweden during the 1940s. Made in metal with two sculptural arms. Decorated with floral details.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Swedish Art Deco Bronze Vase, 1930s

$1,795

H 8.08 in Dm 7.09 in

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Vase, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful Swedish Grace bronze vases with amazing patina. Made by an unknown producer in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, only a few light scratches.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

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Elm sideboard 'OK' by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s

$6,836

H 34.65 in W 55.12 in D 18.9 in

Elm sideboard 'OK' by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Beautiful sideboard by the renowned designer Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1930s and 1940s. Model is called 'OK' and was a part of a series of furn...

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$2,800

H 18.9 in W 18.31 in D 0.79 in

Swedish designer floral decor wall mirror, 1930s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Unique wall mirror by unknown designer in Sweden during the 1930s. Made in an organic shape with floral decor in iron lacquered white. Mirror glass with stains and crackling.

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Swedish Art Deco Cabinet from Reiners Möbelfabrik Manufactured 14th October 1938

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H 55.12 in W 40.56 in D 20.08 in

Swedish Art Deco Cabinet from Reiners Möbelfabrik Manufactured 14th October 1938

Located in Örebro, SE

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Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

$17,147

H 32.29 in W 19.89 in D 59.06 in

Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A rare example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven leather seat and a soft sheepskin cushion. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden,...

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$9,716

H 63.78 in W 49.22 in D 20.67 in

Cabinet 'Borgholm' produced by SMF-Bodafors, Sweden, 1920s

By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

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Cast Iron Bowls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, all cast iron bowls available were constructed with great care. Cast iron bowls have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Cast iron bowls made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Carl Auböck, Jens Harald Quistgaard and Werkstätte Carl Auböck each produced beautiful cast iron bowls that are worth considering.

How Much are Cast Iron Bowls?

Cast iron bowls can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $850, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $1,850.

Questions About Cast Iron Bowls

What is the difference between iron and cast 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.
Who invented cast iron?
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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.
What are cast iron columns?
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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.
Are cast iron columns hollow?
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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.
Can I use cast iron as a planter?
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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.
What is a cast iron fireplace insert?
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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.
What are cast iron trivets used for?
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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.
When were cast iron doorstops made?
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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.
Is cast iron stronger than steel?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Cast iron is stronger than steel.
How do I keep cast iron from rusting?
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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.
How do I hang a cast iron bell?
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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.
Do cast iron tables rust?
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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.
Do cast iron Firebacks work?
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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.
Does cast-iron furniture rust?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?
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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.
Why is cast iron used for benches?
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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.
When were cast iron beds made?
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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.
How can you tell the difference between cast iron and wrought iron?
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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.
Do cast iron umbrella stands rust?
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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.
Does cast iron garden furniture last?
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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.

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