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Tall Cast Iron Candlestick Holders - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of tall cast iron candlestick holders in varying heights. Unique curvy design with tripod
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Gunnar Ander, Swedish designer. Pair of cast iron candlesticks. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Ander, Swedish designer. A pair of cast iron candlesticks. Handmade. Pendant in the shape
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Beautiful cast iron Candlestick Holder Brutalist Era, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large candlestick holder for four candles. Made of cast iron with a nice patina. Typically made
Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Jens Harald Quistgaard. Danish cast iron candlesticks, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Dansk Design in Denmark, 1960s. Both pieces are made of solid cast iron with a central column in which
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Folk Art Cast Iron Green Painted Candlestick
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Single French Cast Iron Candlestick In The Original Green Painted Patina, 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard pair of cast iron and brass candlesticks for Dansk .Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in this pair of cast iron candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard , by Dansk, marked JHQ plus
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Robert Welch Brutalist Candlesticks
By Robert Welch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Robert Welch design brutalist cast iron candlesticks for Hobart, U.K. Interesting and
Category

Vintage 1960s English Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Iron Candlesticks Cj Vombach Frankfurt A. Main Sachsenhausen Circa 1880
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of cast iron candlesticks by "CJ Vombach Frankfurt A. Main Sachsenhausen" in neo-Gothic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Berlin Iron

Pair of French Empire Polished Brass and Black-Enameled Cast Iron Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Each with removable nozzle in brass above an acanthus shoulders over a brass column with lotus-leaf capital terminating in an acanthus-form knob, supported on a tripartite base with ...
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Iron

Danish Modern Teak & Iron 6-Armed Crab Candleholder by Digsmed ca. 1969
By Digsmed, Flemming Digsmed
Located in Andernach, DE
iron candlestick which holds 8 candles. A bit like an abstract crab, the design is attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak & Iron 8-Armed Crab Candleholder by Digsmed ca. 1969
By Digsmed, Flemming Digsmed
Located in Andernach, DE
'' shaped cast iron candlestick which holds8 candles. A bit like an abstract crab, the design is attributed
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

12-Armed Crab Candle Holder Danish Modern Teak & Iron by Digsmed ca. 1969
By Digsmed, Flemming Digsmed
Located in Andernach, DE
'' shaped cast iron candlesticks which hold 12 candles. A bit like an abstract crab, the design is
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Cast Iron Swedish Four Arm Candlestick
Located in London, GB
A large cast iron four light candlestick. Sweden, 19th century. Large in size, and in good
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Cast Iron & Brass Eight Candlestick Candelabra
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, curved enameled black cast iron open candlestick form base, with varied height candle sticks detailed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Danish Cast Iron Adjustable Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark 1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Geneva, CH
vintage cast iron adjustable candlestick made in Denmark by Jens Quistgaard produced by Dansk ca
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Jens H. Quistgaard, Collection of Eleven Candlesticks in Cast Iron
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard, collection of candlesticks in cast iron. A total of 11 candlesticks. Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1960s Tall Rusted Iron Candlestick Holders
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s Tall Rusted Iron Candlestick Holders Fluted round column Tripod base
Category

Vintage 1960s Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Vantage Pair of Rought Iron Candlesticks
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of candlesticks made of wrought iron with flower shapes at the top of each holder. Under
Category

Early 20th Century North American Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Tall candlestick holder made of glass and cast iron
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Tall candlestick holder made of mouth-blown glass and cast iron
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Mid-Century Pivoting Cast Iron Candleholders
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Graceful and ingenious pair of cast iron candleholders. Each candleholder has four extending arms
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of cast brass pricket candlesticks by Colonial Williamsburg, c. 1960
By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast brass Jacobean baluster candlestick holders with forged iron prickets. Stamped with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brutalist candle stick cast iron vintage 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Brutalist candle stick cast iron vintage 1970’s
Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron and Brass Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Cast Iron and Brass Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1960s Mid-Century
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Made to Order Carved Forged Iron and Stone Base Three Lites Candlestick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Carved Forged Iron and Cast Stone Base Three Lites Candlestick, Hand Crafted in Dark
Category

2010s American Candlesticks

Materials

Cast Stone, Concrete, Cement, Iron

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Set of six candle holders in cast iron
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. A set of six candle holders in cast iron. 1960s. Marked
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of Unusual Cast Iron Bases Tall Floor Candle Sticks
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern painted cast iron cross bases candleholders.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Spider Cast Iron Candle Holder Danish Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
This industrial clamp lamp is an authentic mid-20th-century American work light, originally produced for factory, workshop, and maintenance environments where durability, safety, and...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Candle Holder Timo Sarpaneva Rosenlew Finland 1960s
By Rosenlew and Co. of Finland, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Candle Holder by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew of Finland, 1960s Old
Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

50s Set of 6 Dansk Cast Iron S Base Taper Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
50s Set of 6 Dansk Cast Iron S Base Taper Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Denmark Danish
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Candleholder in Cast Iron with Mouth Blown Glasses
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, candleholder in cast iron with mouth blown glasses. Sweden mid 20 c
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Candleholder in Cast Iron with Mouth Blown Glasses
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, candleholder in cast iron with mouth blown glasses. Sweden, mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Silver-plated candlesticks by William Tonks and Sons, late 19th century
Located in London, GB
William Tonks & Sons Pair of Late 19th Century Silver Plated Table Candlesticks A finely crafted
Category

Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron, Silver Plate

Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron & Brass Swivel Candelabra, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
enameled black cast iron tree form with adjustable and 7 brass detailed enameled Iron candle holders. Each
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Made to Order Hand Carved Forge Iron and Stone Base Four Lites Candlestic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Hand Carved Forged Iron and Stone Base Four Lites Candlestick, Hand Crafted Curled
Category

2010s American Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Concrete, Cement, Bronze, Iron

Jens Quistgaard Star Shaped Candle Holder Yellow Green Iron, Danish Modern 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ltd, USA. Made 1960s. This is rare version with yellow green lacquer. It's made from cast iron and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Fancy Torchères/Candlesticks in Gilded Cast Iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy torchères/candlesticks in gilded cast iron Spiral-shaped body, made of iron. With a wide
Category

20th Century French Torchères

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 NOS, 1960s Candleholder Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
made of cast iron and features 12 holders for candles. The two candleholder elements are new old stock
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Early Danish Modern "S" Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of three early cast iron "S" candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. Nice
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 15 Festivo glass candleholders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Klintehamn, SE
a master of materials such as glass, porcelain and cast iron. These stunning candlesticks have the
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Full Set of 8 Festivo Candleholders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Klintehamn, SE
and cast iron. These stunning candlesticks have the look and feel of icy crystal and are defined by
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique White Candlesticks XL Cast Iron France 19th Century 71cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and very rare pair of antique candlesticks in white patinated cast iron, XL size, France
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard candlestick, Denmark 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Jens Quistgaard candlestick, cast iron and brass, Denmark 1950s, good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Parzinger Style Rembrandt Masterpieces Brass Torch Candlestick Table Lamps
By Tommi Parzinger, Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
shades (5H x 6D top) with round balanced plated brass and cast iron weighted base. Fabric lampshades
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Candle Holders Decorative Candlesticks, Antique Pair of Baroque Style Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique candlesticks pressed, cast and chased bronze. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested
Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco More Candle Holders

Materials

Silver, Metal, Iron, Brass, Bronze

Superb Pair Bronze Russian Patinated Cast Iron Candlestick Figures, Russian
Located in London, GB
A very good quality patinated cast iron pair of candlesticks of Semi clad figures, with ormolu
Category

Antique 1880s Ukrainian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Danish Candestics in cast iron by Jens Harald Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, Denmark
2 pcs. Jens Harald Quistgaard cast iron candlesticks with room for 12 stick lights. Sign. IHQ
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Danish Iron Candlesticks in Massiv Iron
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, Denmark
2 different cast iron candlesticks for 8 candle lights and for 6 stick lights by Jens Harald
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Danish Candlesticks Holder in Solid Cast Iron for Illum
By Illum Bolighus
Located in Odense, Denmark
Black beautiful 'Flowerbud' candlesticks in solid cast iron. Made into thin candles. Design
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard Cast Iron "Lotus" Candle Holder
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Toronto, ON
Mid Century cast iron "Lotus" candle holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. The tall thin candles are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Big brutalist iron cast candle. The Netherlands 1960's
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Big 92cm high brutalist iron cast candle. Wonderful patina.
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Candleholders with Vignettes, Vintage
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a substantial pair of cast iron candleholders. Each piece has a cast iron frame with white
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard Candleholder Danish Seven Arms Cast Iron
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Jens Quistgaard candleholder. An cast iron candleholder. Seven separate candlesticks, turnable
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of American Art Deco Black Enameled Hand-Wrought Iron Candlesticks
Located in Port Hope, ON
bobeches in cast iron. Both candlesticks retain their original waxed matte black painted finish and display
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid Century Cast Iron Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Mid Century modern pair of cast iron taper candle holders in lovely vintage condition with no chips
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Crystal Glass and Iron Candleholder by Willy Johansson, Norway, 1970s
By Hadeland, Willy Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely crystal glass and cast iron candleholder by Norwegian designer Willy Johansson for
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gunnar Cyren Aglow 12 Candle Holders for Dansk, 1960s
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very elegant pair of Gunnar Cyren for Dansk candle holders made of blackened cast iron. These are
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard candlestick, Denmark 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Jens Quistgaard candlestick, cast iron and brass, Denmark 1950s, good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Vases

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Cast Iron Candlestick For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cast iron candlestick you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each cast iron candlestick for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. If you’re shopping for a cast iron candlestick, we have 52 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cast iron candlestick — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right cast iron candlestick, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk Designs and Carl Auböck each produced at least one beautiful cast iron candlestick that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Candlestick?

Prices for a cast iron candlestick start at $120 and top out at $11,500 with the average selling for $650.

Finding the Right Candle-holders for You

For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.

When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.

Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.

If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Cast Iron Candlestick
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.