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Pair of Unique 1920's Enamel & Cast Iron Desk Lamps, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two rare cast iron and enamelled metal desk lamps. Made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1920
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Antique 20th Century English Novelty Cast Iron Tortoise Desk Bell c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English cast iron desk bell crafted in the form of a tortoise. The bell
Category

20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Antique American Industrial Small Wood & Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial Small Wood & Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk. Item features cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Bespoke Walnut Desk with Cast Iron Legs Industrial Modern Work Custom Table
Located in Oakville, CT
, "Brown & Sharpe" Cast iron legs and steel stretcher. Overall dimensions measure 72" x
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Old 19th Century School Bench with Cast Iron Frame and Desk
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful school bench and table with cast iron frame from the 19th Century. Recuperated out of
Category

Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Circa 1900 Cast Iron Gold Gilding Moose Desk Set
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Neat gilded moose desk set with original inkwell, circa 1900. Made of cast iron with gold gilding
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Industrial Restored General Electric Cast Iron and Brass Desk Fan
By General Electric
Located in Fort Collins, CO
tarnishing. Rewired with period correct cotton covered 18 gauge wire. Constructed with heavy cast iron for
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Iron

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline glass, cast iron desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Scottie Dog Cast Iron Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage Scottie dog cast iron paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good
Category

Early 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Grouping of Cast Iron Miniature Buildings
Located in Norwalk, CT
Including monumental miniatures book.
Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Grouping of Cast Iron Miniature Buildings
Grouping of Cast Iron Miniature Buildings
H 8.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.75 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Rare desk with single cast iron foot - Italian Design 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in Milan, IT
the same essence is linked to the leg in cast iron and steel, the true aesthetic fulcrum of the desk
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bespoke Industrial Oak and Cast Iron Splay-Leg Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Bespoke cast iron, steel and oak splay-leg Industrial modern style desk, table / table base. Built
Category

2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted cast iron dog nut cracker. The condition is very good and in working order.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
H 6 in W 12.25 in D 4.5 in
Axe in Stump Cast Iron Paperweight
Located in Savannah, GA
An antique axe in stump cast iron paperweight. 5 inches wide by 2 inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Oak Drafting Table with Steel Surface
By Anco Bilt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial drafting table/desk in oak with steel surface, fully adjustable via cast iron hinges
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cut Steel, Iron

Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial iron and maple childs school writing desk. Item features a lower cubby
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend. Circa Early 1900s
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″ Materials: Cast Iron & wood
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present two identical cast iron black figurative servant bells in their authentic condition
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears A pair great Victorian casted iron
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table. Beautiful patina on
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figural lion inkwell boasting original paint with hinged lion's head concealing the well, circa late 1800s Patina / paint loss consistent with age / use.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table. Beautiful patina on
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

1940s Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Architectural Cast Iron Stamp Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is Gordon Bunshaft's personal cast-iron architectural embosser (noting him as a registered
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table. Beautiful patina on
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
By A. Hoffman Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. blackened cast iron and steel with wood. Stamped "Peerless
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Judd Cast Iron Glass Inkwell and Pen Stand
Located in Greer, SC
Wonderful antique Victorian cast iron inkwell holder with glass inkwell. The glass ink well has the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
By Susse Freres
Located in Haarlem, NL
Rare 19th century French heavy cast iron clip with spring in the shape of a birds head. Most
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Antique Braise Cast Iron Flat Press Laundry Trivet, France, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cast iron trivet is particular Because it was created to put braises inside. This type of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Geometric 'Etoile' Star Curios
Located in London, GB
century. Iron, naturally patinated. One has damage, priced accordingly. Can be used hanging or
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Bronze Lion Mantel Clock 14"
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
, cast iron case with etched and gilt floral details, repousse gilt metal face with black Arabic numerals
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze

English Table pencil sharpener in black cast iron by Guhl&Harbeck, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
English Table pencil sharpener in cast iron by Guhl&Harbeck, early 1900s Table pencil sharpener in
Category

Early 20th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique Dolphin Sculpture Paperclip Paperweight Cast Iron Aquatic Mammal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
made out of cast iron. Its eyes are made out of glass and it can open its mouth and hold papers or
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Desk Accessories

19th Century French Grand Tour Patinated Iron Napoleon’s Tomb Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
iron tomb with removable lid revealing a sand sifter and inkpot. The interior with concealed effigy of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Inkwells

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Japanese Iron Kewpie Paperweights Sculptures Metal Arts Birds
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare pair of cast iron Kewpie birds; mother and child. Large one weighs approx. 2.5 lbs. and is 4
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Art Deco desk lamp in industrial style. The base is made of cast iron, the arm is made of
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
H 11.03 in W 17.72 in D 3.55 in
French Holophane glass Cast Iron Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Holophane glass, cast desk light / table lamp 2,5 meter black cotton wire, plug and switch
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Metal American Industrial Cast Iron Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
American goose neck desk light. Flexible arm with metal shade. Cast iron base. Black cotton wire
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s
Located in Faversham, GB
Original gooseneck industrial desk lamp. Cast iron base with flexible gooseneck stem and spun steel
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Green Metal Cast Iron Banker's Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Also
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

20th Century, Enzo Mari for Danese Paperweight Mod. Tokelau
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Turin, Turin
". The paperweight is with a base in cast iron and polyurethane, the holder is in stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat. Item features cast
Category

Antique Early 1800s Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

Card Holder with Westie Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage cast iron card with a pair of Westie terriers in service as greeters.
Category

20th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Card Holder with Westie Dogs
Card Holder with Westie Dogs
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 3 in
French Art Deco Cast Iron & Frosted Glass Table Desk Light, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French 1930s, Art deco, clear glass, cast desk light / table lamp Cast Iron Base and arm with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique Goose Neck Desk Lamp With Cast Iron Base
Located in San Carlos, CA
-neck desk lamp featuring a cast base and a metal helmet-style shade. A true vintage treasure, this lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' nickel paperweight. Executed in nickel-plated cast iron and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Nickel, Iron

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' polished brass paperweight. Executed in brass-plated cast iron and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Oak Wood 72" Long School Work Bench Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Oak Wood 72" Long School Work Bench Desk. Item features an ornate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Mobbs & Lewis Ltd Wooden English Shoe Lasts Womens Heel, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mobbs & Lewis Ltd Wooden English shoe lasts women's heel - a Pair. Item features original antique wooden shoe lasts, repurposed form with heels and laces, very nice antique p...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Unusual Cast Iron & Led World Globe. ROTATING. sculpture / desk accessory
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Cast Iron & Led World Globe. ROTATING. sculpture / desk accessory, Smooth 360* rotation
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Lead

French Art Deco Cast Iron & Frosted Glass Table or Desk Light, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French 1930s, Art deco, clear glass, cast desk light / table lamp Cast Iron Base and arm with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage F. Weber Co Pine Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage F. Weber Co. Oak, Pine, and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table. Item features a desirable
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

50s Art Nouveau Cast Iron Table Vanity Mirror Desk Accessories Distressed Finish
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Art Nouveau cast iron vanity mirror or table mirror. Very decorative with hearts and flower
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Vintage French 1920s Art Deco Cast Iron Frosted Glass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French 1930s, Art deco, frosted glass, cast desk light / table lamp 2,5 meter black cotton wire
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Fores...
Category

Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass, Iron

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Cast Iron Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cast iron desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every cast iron desk was constructed with great care. There are 215 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron desk you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cast iron desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cast iron desk bearing Industrial, Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cast iron desk over the years, but those crafted by Erpe, Get Back, Inc. and Emeralite are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Desk?

The average selling price for a cast iron desk at 1stDibs is $1,150, while they’re typically $64 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Desk
  • 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 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 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

    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 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.