Beetle Cast Iron Shoe Horn or Boot Jack, Powder Coated Chartreuse, circa 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
The cast iron object is as functional as it is decorative.
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Iron
Beetle Cast Iron Shoe Horn or Boot Jack, Powder Coated Chartreuse, circa 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
The cast iron object is as functional as it is decorative.
Iron
Industrial Cast Iron Vulcan Hook, Rusted Patina Object for Indoors or Out
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental cast iron hook carries the quiet authority of true industrial history. Its sweeping curve and oversized circular eye create a bold, sculptural silhouette, while layer...
Iron
Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Pewter Box Womens Face
By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Anna Petrus had her international breakthrough at the Paris World Fair in 1925, where she displayed pewter and cast iron objects in the Swedish Grace style. At the time, pewter was a...
Pewter, Brass
$1,990
Cast Iron Mercury Statue
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Representation of Mercury in cast iron on a wooden base: Mercury (Roman God) or Hermes (Greek God), the messenger god of the other gods is recognizable here thanks to the caduceus he...
Iron
Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom Beautiful cast Iron of late 19th century Early 20th C. black cat of hand painted door stop decorative gif...
Metal, Iron
Pair Of Cast Iron Horseheads
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of early 20th C caast iron horseheads on plinths. 1920 Internal ref: C
Cast Iron
Black Dog Cast Iron Hand Painted Door Stop Decorative object house warming gift
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Black Dog Cast Iron Hand Painted Door Stop Decorative object house warming gift.
Metal, Iron
Cast Iron English Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English iron umbrella stand depicting Hercules with serpent. Measurements: Height: 33" Width: 21" Depth: 16"
Iron
Bent Sørensen Cast Iron Sculpture
By Bent Sørensen
Located in New York, NY
Abstract cast iron sculpture by Bent Sørensen with a rich rusted tone consistent with age. Denmark, circa 1960's. Bent Sørensen is best known as a sculptor but started out as a pain...
Iron
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Cast Iron Pig Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage cast iron pig bank, circa 1930s. The bank is in good vintage condition and measures 5"W x 10"D x 5.5"H. #2242.
Iron
Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form
Located in Houston, TX
Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form. Offered is an extremely rare cast iron sculpture in the form of a hat from Argentina that dates to the 1920's. Most often, hat forms were made of...
Iron
Man with Effort Cast Iron, 1976
Located in Marseille, FR
Man at the effort Expressionist cast iron dated and signed 1976 with a height of 28 cm for a width of 21 c and a depth of 10 cm. Additional information: Material: cast iron (iron...
Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...
Iron
English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, cast iron unicorn, from 19th century England. Unicorns are a common motif used in British and Scottish works. A free unicorn, according to legend, is considered to be a wild...
Iron
$14,250
American Cast Iron Talon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American red painted cast iron talon, 1900s.
Berlin Iron
Cast Iron Rose Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron rose sculpture. Dimensions 9" width x 4.75" depth x 2" height. Condition Good vintage condition.
Iron
Hubley Antique Cast Iron Penguin Doorstop
Located in Palm Beach, FL
High on the list of dying art forms in this charming antique Hubley art deco style penguin doorstop crafted in cast iron and retaining the original paint, now worn to perfection.
Iron
Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Iron
1950s Painted Vintage Cast Iron Clown Mechanical Bank from Australia
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Painted Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Description: The clown figure is painted with orange attire, featuring a cheerful facial expression. When the mechanism is pressed, the p...
Iron
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised floral design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medicines. The swelling shape allowed free movement of ...
Iron
Large 19th Century Cast Iron Clock Face
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning large 19th Century French tower clock face made of cast iron. The face has lovely old worn paint giving a great decorative look. Fitted with later metal hands. This clock is...
Iron
$1,395Sale Price|20% Off
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 candle plate.
Iron
English Pointer Dogs Sculpture, Cast Iron Figurine
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The antique or vintage cast ironsculpture depicts a group of three hunting pointer dogs, standing in attentive poses with their heads turned towards the viewer. Naturalistically scu...
Iron
$1,250 / set
Grouping of Cast Iron Miniature Buildings
Located in Norwalk, CT
Including monumental miniatures book.
Iron
Original Painted Cast Iron Cow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted cast iron cow figure is in good as found condition.
Iron
Vintage Boston Terrier / Bulldog Cast Iron Doorstop
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage Boston Terrier / Bulldog cast iron doorstop, circa 1940s. The doorstop measures 10"W x 3.5"D x 9"H and is very heavy (5+ pounds). The piece is well cast and craft...
Iron
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears A great Victorian casted iron candle stick, Germany circa 1860. It is depicting a mother bear holding one cub in her left paw and anoth...
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Bust of Young Woman
Located in London, GB
A charming and beautiful antique cast iron bust depicting a young woman with grapes in her hair. This was made in England, its hard to date exactly but we would say it is from around...
Iron
Circa 1900 English Cast Iron Painted Dog Doorstop
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 cast iron & painted dog doorstop, English. Adorable! Resting his paws on a coffee pot. Great worn paint. 8 7/16" w., 3" d., 9.5" h. We are a family business that has been...
Iron
Miniature Cast Iron Boston Terrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun miniature cast iron Boston Terrier is in original paint and in fine condition.Very rare to find these miniatures.
Iron
$1,550Sale Price|35% Off
Large Antique Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large antique distressed cast iron garden urn. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1890-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear c...
Iron
$600Sale Price|60% Off
Asian Cast Iron Figures
Located in Pomona, CA
Asian cast iron figures. They are for garden decor; as seen in the pictures, the patina has worn off cause of outside weather.
Iron
1985 Italy Cast Iron Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Cast Iron Throne
By Urano Palma
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Iron
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago.
Iron
Swedish Modern Art Deco Cast Iron Box by Husqvarna, Sweden, 1930s
By Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco cast iron box produced by Husqvarna, Sweden, in the 1930s.
Iron
Rare Cat head Shaped Cast Iron Gate Latch
By Mark Indursky
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare articulated cast iron cats head gate latch. stamped and marked with a patent date of 1895. Made for the ears flip down and lock a gate. There are 3 versions of the cat head latc...
Iron
Cast Iron Cow Doorstop with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron Cow doorstop in pasture. This cow doorstop has amazing wear to the iron and paint. Great Patina. Time has treated this doorstop with the right kind of look. Good color in origin...
Iron
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago.
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Warwick Vases
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very finely cast pair of cast iron models of the renowned Warwick Vase circa 1870. While the original Warwick Vase is a colossal 6ft high, these replicas are scale at just 40cm tal...
Iron
Vintage Chinese Cast Iron Chrysanthemum Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage iron mortar from China's Shanxi province was cast in low relief with a delicate chrysanthemum in bloom. Originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medi...
Iron
Cast Iron Sleeping Scotty Dog Doorstop, Attributed to Hubley
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cast Iron Sleeping Scotty Dog Doorstop, Attributed to Hubley Manufacturing Company, Early 20th Century This charming cast iron sleeping Scotty dog doorstop, attributed to the Hubley...
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Door Stop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Ongar, GB
A charming vintage cast iron door stop in the form of a Boston terrier dog. These weee original produced in the USA by the Hubley Manufacturing Company Co in around 1910. This is a ...
Iron
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Hailing from Gueux, in the northeast of France, this incombustible cast iron safe was constructed by the French company, Bauche, circa 1870, as indicated by the foliate placard on th...
Metal, Steel, Iron
Large cast-iron horse head France, circa 1880 / 1900
Located in Paris, FR
A large, neighing cast iron horse’s head, with pricked ears, a full mane, and flared nostrils, its neck decorated with oak leaves and acorns. Probably an old butcher’s shop sign or ...
Iron
19th-century cast-iron coat of arms
Located in MILL, NL
Cast iron coat of arms, 19th century. Originally from Belgium.
Iron
$7,500 / set
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Outdoor Urns
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Victorian black painted cast iron outdoor urns with scalloped round edge raised on a separate square base.
Iron
$2,969 / set
Pair of 19 Century Cast Iron Urns
Located in London, Park Royal
19th French century cast iron urns. Scrolled decorative handles. Very nice patina.
Iron
Cast Iron Green Painted Rooster Sculpture Door Stop
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very sturdy cast iron sculpture of a rooster. Could be used on a console or kitchen counter as a decorative centerpiece display or functional as a door stop.
Iron
Rare cast iron and wrought iron horse head halter holder, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique halter door. Wrought iron bar ending with an elegant sculpted cast iron horse’s head. Head width: 14 cm (5.51 inches) Head height: 14 cm (5.51 inches) Head depth: 10 cm ...
Wrought Iron
Decorative Cast Iron Medallion Representing the Judgment of Paris
Located in Marseille, FR
Decorative cast iron medallion representing "The Judgment of Paris" the rascal who, according to Homer, kidnapped the beautiful Helen from her husband Menelaus. Size 63 cm in diamete...
Iron
Early 20th Century English Cast Iron Golf Caddy Doorstop
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century English cast iron golf caddy doorstop. Original worn paint. Great face! Standing patiently with the bag of clubs. 5.5" w., 2 3/16" d., 7 15/16" h. We are a family...
Iron
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 (German 1889-1981). Especially annotated on the verso and dated 1959. Signed with the ...
Iron
English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, cast iron unicorn with a custom attached base stand. Great detail can be seen in the creature’s mane, head and musculature.
Iron
Vintage Cast-Iron Eagle Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a cast-iron figural eagle doorstop, circa early 20th century. The eagle is depicted with wings spread wide, perched and mounted to a square marble base. The eagle retains tra...
Marble, Iron
1940s Painted Cast Iron Metal Sculpture of Boston Terrier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s painted cast iron metal sculpture of Boston Terrier Dog is nicely patinated adding depth to the piece.
Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Garden Statues, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of small 19th century Italian cast iron garden statues, or figurines representing the seasons of Autumn and Spring. Beautiful weathered blue gray patina with heavy rusting. Ci...
Iron
Cast iron tripod candleholder, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : Brutalist Mid-century modern Wabi-sabi Industrial vintage Key features : Black cast iron Sculptural tripod structure Handcrafted Beautiful antique patina France, 1960s Bruta...
Iron
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
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Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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Cast iron is stronger than steel.
To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.