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Cast Iron Bucket

Collection of 4 Cast Iron Cauldrons or Buckets
Located in Sheffield, MA
A collection of 4 cast iron buckets or pots. Three have a handle and can be used for fireplace
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Kitchen Pot Ice Bucket
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron cauldron with unmatching Lid from Galicia at the northern part of Spain, circa 1940s Made
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Fred Astaire Black Top Hat Cast Iron Champagne Bucket
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Astaire dancing in the rain. Heavy cast iron, painted white interior, and left in its wonderful aged
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Vintage 1940s North American Wine Coolers

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Victorian Hand Painted Metal & Enameled Cast Iron Firewood Bucket
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous size and impressive design, 'wood-painted' bucket. Only the wealthiest of people in the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Enamel, Metal

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming Victorian style polished and graphite waxed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer
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Vintage 1940s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 40.08 in W 40.08 in D 3.94 in
Antique Asian Wood Bucket
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classically shaped antique Chinese cypress water bucket with original cast iron handles and
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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Iron

Antique Asian Wood Bucket
Antique Asian Wood Bucket
H 14.75 in Dm 13.5 in
Cypress Water Buckets
Located in New York, NY
Two Chinese cypress water buckets with striking cast iron handles and straps.Nicely worn. Priced
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Folk Art Vases and Vessels

Materials

Cypress

Cypress Water Buckets
Cypress Water Buckets
H 21 in Dm 13 in
Spanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket or Wine Champagne Cooler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket Kitchen Pot Cauldron in Cast Iron Popular cast iron cauldron
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Barware

Materials

Iron

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Iron

1960s Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Digsmed
1960s Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Digsmed
H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Asian Well's Wooden Water Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian well's water wooden water bucket with handle surrounded with cast iron brackets. We carry
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Iron Antique Lighted Hall Tree Verrerie d'Art Degué c.1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO HAMMERED & PATINATED IRON, MARBLE AND CAST GLASS LIGHTED HALL TREE Verrerie d'Art Degué
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20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Marble, Iron

Carved Estaillade Stone Wall Fountain from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
-scroll spout, both cast iron. Two iron rods traverse across the six stone basin, forming support for a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron

Peter Ghyczy Glass coffee table model T15
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
, bucket seats, sectional sofas, tables, shelves and plastic door fronts for offices and kitchens. garden
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Ghyczy Glass coffee table model T15
Peter Ghyczy Glass coffee table model T15
H 17.72 in W 63 in D 35.44 in

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Large Vintage Indigenous Canadian Lidded Birch Bark Painted Shoulder Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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18th Century French Weight-Driven Roasting Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, NL
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Demetra Tan Round Small Basket with Lid
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted from eco-friendly leather in a woven weave finish, this exquisite basket is the ideal solution to keep any area organized. Part of the Demetra series, this small basket, ...
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Demetra Tan Round Small Basket with Lid
Demetra Tan Round Small Basket with Lid
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Napoleon III Empire Revival Mahogany Gilt and Patinated Bronze Credenza Buffet
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Exceptionel Bookcase Forming Desk, by G. Grohé, France, Circa 1860
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in PARIS, FR
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Antique 1860s French Renaissance Bookcases

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Antique Japanese Porcelain Bird Flower Charger, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Spanish Rustic Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel with Rusty Original Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
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Riveted Copper Log Bin with Brass Paw Feet
Located in Greenwich, CT
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Pair of Boulle Cabinets, Early 1800, Majestic Boulle Marquetry Sideboards
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Located in Norton, MA
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Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Pair of Arts and Crafts Copper and Cast Iron Log Buckets c1890 12"diam x 13"h
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Pair of Modern Bucket Child Chairs Prototypes by Chen Chen & Kai Williams
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Located in Basel, CH
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Located in Basel, CH
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Antique Stone Fountain with Two Monolithic Basins, Column and Manual Water Pump
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
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Antique 19th Century French Fountains

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Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
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Early 20th Oil Painting On Canvas Of Horses Watering Signed W.H. Dated 1928
Located in Leicester, GB
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French 19th Century Foundry Bucket
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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French 19th Century Foundry Bucket
French 19th Century Foundry Bucket
H 26.5 in W 24 in D 17.88 in
Large Cast Limestone Center Fountain from Southern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
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19TH C. RARE EXTRA SMALL BRASS BUCKET
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. RARE EXTRA SMALL BRASS BUCKET WITH HIGH POLISHED FINISH. HAND FORGED CAST IRON HANDLE.
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Located in Cheshire, GB
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Located in Singapore, SG
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Vintage Lawn Tennis Court Line Marker, circa 1900
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
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By Sougland-Aisne
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Golden Pineapple Ice Cube Cooler by Hans Turnwald for Freddo Therm, 1960s
By Freddo Therm, Hans Turnwald
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Located in Sheffield, MA
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Located in Lisse, NL
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Antique French Copper Vessel Pot Riveted Wine Champagne Bucket 19th Century
Located in Shreveport, LA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Finely Carved Well Head
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
elaborate cast iron bucket supports section, late 20th century. Natural patina.
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Finely Carved Well Head
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Cast Iron Champagne Bucket
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A Large Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Foundry Buckets English circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Large Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Foundry Buckets English circa 1850
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Brass coal bucket
Brass coal bucket
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Industrial Bucket Cart
Located in Spokane, WA
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Industrial Bucket Cart
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Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
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20thc Oil Painting of Horses & Stage Coach Stopping To Water Horses
Located in Leicester, GB
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Located in Cookeville, TN
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Cast Iron Bucket For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cast iron bucket available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every cast iron bucket was constructed with great care. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage cast iron bucket now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cast iron bucket, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cast iron bucket made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. A well-made cast iron bucket has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Peter Ghyczy, Digsmed Design and Sougland-Aisne are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cast Iron Bucket?

Prices for a cast iron bucket can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $326 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,363.
Questions About Cast Iron Bucket
  • 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 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

    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 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 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 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 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

    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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.