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.

Cast Iron Bull

Folk Art Windmill Weight

Cast Iron Bull Statue

$1,000

H 29 in W 46 in D 18 in

Cast Iron Bull Statue

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cast Iron Bull Statue. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s

$352

H 5.51 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in

Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

English 1930s-1940s Cast Iron Bull Wall Hanging Sculpture with Rusty Patina

$3,750

H 22 in W 19.5 in D 13 in

English 1930s-1940s Cast Iron Bull Wall Hanging Sculpture with Rusty Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English cast iron bull wall hanging sculpture, dating back to circa 1930-1940, presenting

Category

Mid-20th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base

$2,995Sale Price|22% Off

H 18.5 in W 24 in D 5 in

19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fairbury iron works was founded in 1890 and manufactured its first windmill in 1899. In 1900 the

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Bronzed Iron Bull Dining Table

$20,000

H 31 in W 59.5 in D 42 in

19th Century French Bronzed Iron Bull Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing 19th century French cast iron bull dining table produced by Salin Foundry, Dammarie-Sur

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Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Large Bulls Eye Windows of a French Castle in Cast Iron, 1880

$9,658 / set

H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 6.7 in

Set of 4 Large Bulls Eye Windows of a French Castle in Cast Iron, 1880

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Set of 4 Large Bulls Eye Windows of a French Castle in Cast Iron, 1880 Vintage Design

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Iron

Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque

$600 / item

H 3 in W 7.25 in D 0.13 in

Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque

By Gerhard Marcks

Located in Sharon, CT

Cast iron low relief sculpture of 'Europa and the Bull' by The Bauhaus Sculptor Gerhard Marcks

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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry

$775 / set

H 7 in W 5.25 in D 3 in

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry

By Griffoul

Located in San Diego, CA

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry, circa 1917. This

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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Modernist Cast Iron Stylized Bull Sculpture with Patina Finish

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 9.5 in D 3 in

Brutalist Modernist Cast Iron Stylized Bull Sculpture with Patina Finish

Located in San Diego, CA

. The sculpture dates from the 1960's. Made of cast iron metal and has a wonderful applied aged patina

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Mid-20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Iron Bull Bottle Opener / Can Opener

$101

H 6.3 in W 1.97 in D 1.38 in

Antique Iron Bull Bottle Opener / Can Opener

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful cast iron antique bottle or can opener in the form of a bull. From the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century English Barware

Materials

Iron

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Antique Boxer Bull Dog Cast Iron Boot Scraper

Unavailable

H 15.25 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in

Antique Boxer Bull Dog Cast Iron Boot Scraper

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Parkesburg, PA

Late 19th century Boxer Bull Dog Boot Scraper. #5800 by Hubley classic design with detailed boxer

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Antique 1890s North American American Classical Statues

Materials

Iron

Gilt Cast Iron Bulls Head Sculpture

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H 16 in W 15 in D 11 in

Gilt Cast Iron Bulls Head Sculpture

Located in Washington, DC

A gilt cast iron bulls head sculpture.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Iron

Life Size Cast Iron Bulls Head Bust

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H 24 in W 17 in D 20 in

Life Size Cast Iron Bulls Head Bust

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

20th Century American American Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Decorative Vintage Rusted Cast Iron Bull Heads from France

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H 10 in W 9.5 in D 6 in

Pair of Decorative Vintage Rusted Cast Iron Bull Heads from France

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This pair of cast iron bull heads from France have a well-oxidized

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Cast Iron Bull Dog Andirons

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H 15 in W 10 in D 24 in

Cast Iron Bull Dog Andirons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice large scale bull dog andirons. Cast iron forms, weld repair to stands. Big and heavy!

Category

Vintage 1930s American Colonial Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron "Bull's Eye" Mirror

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H 48 in Dm 48 in

Cast Iron "Bull's Eye" Mirror

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Astoria, NY

Cast Iron framed "Bull's Eye" form mirror, with iron mullions dividing 25 mirrored plates. Measure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Bull Steer Cow Relief

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H 11 in W 21 in D 5 in

19th Century Cast Iron Bull Steer Cow Relief

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great cast iron industrial relief of a bull or steer in a corn field.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hubley 19th century Cast Iron Bull Dogs

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H 10 in W 11 in D 4 in

Pair of Hubley 19th century Cast Iron Bull Dogs

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair of 19th century cast iron Hubley door stops.

Category

20th Century American Flooring

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Bull's Head from a Butcher Shop Trade Sign

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H 12 in W 14 in D 9 in

19th Century Cast Iron Bull's Head from a Butcher Shop Trade Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folky trade sign has traces of original painted surface and holes for mounting flush on the inside or out side of a building. Great in a ranch house or restaurant. Wonderful wor...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Signs

19th Century Spanish Iron Bull Door Knocker

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H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

19th Century Spanish Iron Bull Door Knocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Spanish cast iron bull door knocker from Mexico. The condition is very good. This is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Adirondack Primitives

Materials

Iron

Antique French Wood and Iron Butchers Table, Late 19th Century

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H 30.5 in W 70 in D 31.5 in

Antique French Wood and Iron Butchers Table, Late 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

early to mid 1900s. The paintings complement the cast iron bulls’ heads on the ends of the iron base

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Tables

Materials

Iron

French Butcher Block with Zinc-Lined Drawer

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H 32 in W 39.25 in D 23 in

French Butcher Block with Zinc-Lined Drawer

Located in Houston, TX

backsplash sports two handsome cast iron bulls heads while the corners are braced by brass brackets. Two

Category

Early 20th Century French Butcher Blocks

Bull, Cast Iron Sculpture, circa 1970

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H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 24.41 in

Bull, Cast Iron Sculpture, circa 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bull, cast iron sculpture, circa 1970.

Category

20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fairbury Bull Windmill Weight

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H 19 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in

Cast Iron Fairbury Bull Windmill Weight

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Superb Fairbury Bull windmill weight found in the Midwest. Fantastic old paint surface. Marked

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Imposing Iron Bull Statue, Patinated Cast Iron, 1900s

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H 38 in W 64 in

Imposing Iron Bull Statue, Patinated Cast Iron, 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

. The material is patinated cast iron.

Category

20th Century Unknown Statues

Materials

Iron

American Country Rustic Painted Bull-Form Cast Iron Door Stop

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H 5.75 in W 11 in D 4 in

American Country Rustic Painted Bull-Form Cast Iron Door Stop

Located in Queens, NY

American Country rustic-style cast iron doorstop in the shape of a bull, with a beige and black

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Iron

1950s Spanish Cast Iron Hand Painted Bull Head

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H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

1950s Spanish Cast Iron Hand Painted Bull Head

Located in Marbella, ES

Decorative 1950s Spanish cast iron hand painted bull head.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron Cast Bulls Bookends Japan

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H 7 in W 3 in L 7 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron Cast Bulls Bookends Japan

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern sculptural iron cast bulls bookends. Made in Japan circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

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H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage book of knowledge bull dog mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Banjo Player Blinking Eye "John Bull" Clock, 1857

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H 14.5 in W 10 in D 4 in

Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Banjo Player Blinking Eye "John Bull" Clock, 1857

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Big Flats, NY

Bradley & Hubbard cast iron banjo player blinking eye "John Bull" clock, 1857

Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

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H 7.75 in W 3.25 in D 7 in

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron bulldog, embossed

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Andirons in Cast Iron, 1960s

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H 11.42 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in

Pair of Andirons in Cast Iron, 1960s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of andirons in cast iron representing bulls, joined by volutes. The logs are placed on a

Category

Vintage 1970s Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old Gilt Bull Steer Sculpture, Fine Details

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H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 2 in

Japanese Rare Old Gilt Bull Steer Sculpture, Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful gilt example- first we have seen in this powerful steer bull sculpture From our

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Bull Table

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H 33 in W 48 in D 36 in

French Cast Iron Bull Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

French Salin Foundry cast iron bull table with glass top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron Cast Bulls Bookends

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H 6.97 in W 9.45 in D 3 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron Cast Bulls Bookends

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Mid-Century Modern sculptural iron cast bulls bookends. This set of two pieces were made in Japan

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Cast Iron Stylized Bull Sculpture in Worn Finish

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H 7 in W 3 in D 9 in

Brutalist Cast Iron Stylized Bull Sculpture in Worn Finish

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Ferndale, MI

Cast iron sculpture with very nice proportions of unknown origins. Worn paint and finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Sculptural Raging Bull Cast Iron Midcentury Modernism, Japan, 1960s

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H 7 in W 3.75 in D 9.5 in

Brutalist Sculptural Raging Bull Cast Iron Midcentury Modernism, Japan, 1960s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Beautiful sculptural cast iron charging bull midcentury modernism, Japan, 1960s Brutalist

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Miyazawa Kanae Iron Japanese Mid-Century Fighting Bull Market Sculpture

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H 8.38 in W 10.63 in D 3.75 in

Miyazawa Kanae Iron Japanese Mid-Century Fighting Bull Market Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

No damages, in original finish. W 10 5/8 x D 3.75 x H 8 3/8 in.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Wall Mounted Cast Iron Bull Head

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H 20 in W 17.5 in L 20 in

Wall Mounted Cast Iron Bull Head

Located in Geneva, IL

Beautiful, rich brown with vivid detail, this French provincial cast iron bull wall mount sculpture

Category

20th Century French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Midcentury Cast Iron Bull Sculpture

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H 5.5 in W 4 in D 10 in

Vintage Midcentury Cast Iron Bull Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a Mid-Century Modern metal bull sculpture, circa 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight, circa 1900

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H 12.75 in W 13.75 in D 4 in

Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast iron windmill weight in the bull without the stamped 'Boss' form, all on the original base, as

Category

Antique Early 1900s Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Large French Cast Iron Bull on Plinth

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H 58 in W 106 in D 42 in

Large French Cast Iron Bull on Plinth

Located in Denver, CO

and muscles, taut. He stands on a cast iron base in the form of a mound of earth. This very large

Category

Early 20th Century French Statues

Materials

Iron

Extraordinary Cast Iron Bull's Head Trade Sign, circa 1930s

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H 16 in W 14 in D 17 in

Extraordinary Cast Iron Bull's Head Trade Sign, circa 1930s

Located in Portland, OR

piece mounts via two iron elbow flanges, which connect to the hollow neck of the bull at his collar

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Iron Steer Sign

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H 19 in W 30 in D 2.75 in

Iron Steer Sign

Located in New York, NY

Painted cast iron bull with drapery and chain. marked Montier on blanket, probably Quebec or French

Category

20th Century Signs

Materials

Iron

Iron Bull Perfume Dispenser

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H 7 in W 8 in D 7 in

Iron Bull Perfume Dispenser

Located in New York, NY

Painted cast iron bull head with coin slot. When the horns are pushed perfume would squirt out of

Category

20th Century Canadian Decorative Objects

Carpenter's Trunk with Original Orange and Grey Paint

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H 14 in W 32 in D 16.5 in

Carpenter's Trunk with Original Orange and Grey Paint

Located in Madison, WI

sturdy trunk features cast-iron, bull-nose handles mounted on either end with a center cast iron hasp

Category

20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Patinated Cast Iron Modernist Bull Sculpture

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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 3 in

Patinated Cast Iron Modernist Bull Sculpture

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Vintage cast iron modernist bull sculpture with wonderful dark patina in a modernist form. Kicking

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Take The Bull Perfume Dispenser

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H 18 in W 8 in D 6 in

Take The Bull Perfume Dispenser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century rare cast iron coin operated bull perfume dispenser with spring loaded horns

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Iron Rooster Arcade Target

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H 14 in W 11 in D 2 in

Iron Rooster Arcade Target

Located in New York, NY

Rare cast iron rooster with bulls eye shooting gallery target with spring loaded tin star. Great

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Giant Bullseye Arcade Target

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H 40.25 in W 32.5 in D 0.75 in

Giant Bullseye Arcade Target

Located in New York, NY

Cast iron with multiple bulls eyes designed to rotate making it harder to hit holes. Remarkable

Category

American Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight

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H 23 in W 24 in D 6 in

Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight

Located in North Egremont, MA

Flat iron bull windmill weight, probably Fairbury, Nebraska. mounted on pine. great original

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Pair of French Cast Iron Bull's Eye Windows

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H 20 in W 20 in D 5 in

Pair of French Cast Iron Bull's Eye Windows

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French cast iron "oeil de boeuf" windows. Unusual and charming, thought to be from a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Bull's Head from a Butcher Shop Trade Sign

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H 8 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Cast Iron Bull's Head from a Butcher Shop Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

A nice untouched example of 19th century Folk Art cast iron 'boucherie' bull's head trade sign

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Brutalist Bull Sculpture in Patinated Cast Iron

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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in

Mid-Century Brutalist Bull Sculpture in Patinated Cast Iron

By Miyazawa Kanae

Located in Asheville, NC

Mid-Century Brutalist bull figure in cast iron, with a beautiful rustic patina. Modernist and

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,192 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

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Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture

$2,800

H 20 in W 15.3 in D 9.4 in

Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...

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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 13 in D 3 in

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Iron

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Bookcase

$15,000

H 102.5 in W 103.5 in D 22.5 in

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Bookcase

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Imposing 19th century French library bookcase or cabinet featuring a weathered, painted finish. The two-part case is crafted in the Greco-Roman style with decorative pilaster columns...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases

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Brass

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

$45,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...

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Mid-20th Century French Statues

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Bronze

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$232,342Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight

$2,900

H 17 in W 15 in D 3 in

Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight

By U. S. Wind Engine and Pump Company

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic piece of Americana! Halladay H37 cast iron red windmill weight made by the U.S. Wind Engine and Pump Company between 1880-1916 in Nebraska. Please note: Only the red windmi...

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Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture

$5,000

H 8.27 in W 9.06 in D 3.75 in

Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture

By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...

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$50,846

H 138.19 in W 94.89 in D 47.25 in

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.

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Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

$98,000 / set

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 15 in

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

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Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...

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Materials

Gold

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

$47,525 / set

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

$976,800

H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French, Antique Bronze Sculpture of Aberdeen Angus Bull by Isidore Bonheur

$4,500

H 6.13 in W 8.13 in D 3.75 in

French, Antique Bronze Sculpture of Aberdeen Angus Bull by Isidore Bonheur

By Isidore Jules Bonheur

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR French, 1827-1901 Taureau Aberdeen-Angus" (Standing Aberdeen-Angus Bull) Patinated sand-cast bronze Signed to base "I. BONHEUR" Item # 211HDB17Z An exquis...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

$163,819

H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cast iron bull you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A cast iron bull — often made from iron, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the cast iron bull you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron bull is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Bradley & Hubbard each produced at least one beautiful cast iron bull that is worth considering.

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The average selling price for a cast iron bull at 1stDibs is $1,125, while they’re typically $360 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About Cast Iron Bull

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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.