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Cast Iron Fences

Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Finials
Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Finials

Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Finials

$74 / item

H 31.11 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Finials

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Finials Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Finials. Simple original

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Early 20th Century English Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Toppers
Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Toppers

Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Toppers

$65 / item

H 8.67 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Vintage Cast Iron Mounted Fence Toppers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Vintage cast iron mounted Fence toppers Vintage cast iron mounted Fence toppers. Simple original

Category

Early 20th Century English Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Style Decorative Cast Iron Angular Fence or Staircase Bannister
Arts & Crafts Style Decorative Cast Iron Angular Fence or Staircase Bannister

Arts & Crafts Style Decorative Cast Iron Angular Fence or Staircase Bannister

Located in London, GB

An Arts & Crafts style decorative cast and wrought iron angular staircase Bannister with circular

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C. Victorian Aesthetic  Movement Cast Iron Widows Walk Fence Garden Element
19th C. Victorian Aesthetic  Movement Cast Iron Widows Walk Fence Garden Element

19th C. Victorian Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Widows Walk Fence Garden Element

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in New York, NY

cast iron. Perfect to repurpose as a decorative garden element, lawn element or whatever you like. W

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Architectural Elem...

Materials

Iron

A Collection of 7 Antique Iron Gate or Fence Panels, Sold Singly
A Collection of 7 Antique Iron Gate or Fence Panels, Sold Singly

A Collection of 7 Antique Iron Gate or Fence Panels, Sold Singly

Located in Sheffield, MA

A collection or a group of 7 antique metal wrought iron gate panels. Depending on your needs, you

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

5 Art Deco Cast Iron Fences
5 Art Deco Cast Iron Fences

5 Art Deco Cast Iron Fences

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H 31.49 in W 31.49 in D 0.07 in

5 Art Deco Cast Iron Fences

Located in Janvry, Essonne

5 black enameled cast iron fences with Art Deco stylised fruits baskets.Can be separate and sold as

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Late 20th Century French Cast Iron Doorwindow Grill or Fence
Late 20th Century French Cast Iron Doorwindow Grill or Fence

Late 20th Century French Cast Iron Doorwindow Grill or Fence

Located in Raalte, NL

French cast iron Art Nouveau style door fencing adorned with flowers and curls, and is in good

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of 14th Century Cast Iron Fence Post Fragments
Pair of 14th Century Cast Iron Fence Post Fragments

Pair of 14th Century Cast Iron Fence Post Fragments

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H 21.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Pair of 14th Century Cast Iron Fence Post Fragments

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A rare pair of French cast iron fence post fragments dating back to the 1300’s. A long sprouting

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Concrete

Italian cast iron fence
Italian cast iron fence

Italian cast iron fence

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H 38 in W 51 in

Italian cast iron fence

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2 exquisite 1900's cast iron panels from an Italian Abbey. Each panel is about 110 lbs and

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

19th c. Pair of Cast Iron Gates with Sunflowers and Scroll Work
19th c. Pair of Cast Iron Gates with Sunflowers and Scroll Work

19th c. Pair of Cast Iron Gates with Sunflowers and Scroll Work

Located in Milford, NH

Pair of cast iron fence gates with and sunflower and fanciful scroll design. Great size and nice

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Antique 19th Century American Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Antique Architectural Gothic Cast Iron Panel on Stand, English, Victorian, 1880
Antique Architectural Gothic Cast Iron Panel on Stand, English, Victorian, 1880

Antique Architectural Gothic Cast Iron Panel on Stand, English, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

culminate in this unusual architectural piece Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Cast iron fence

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Antique Late 19th Century British Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Antique Pair of Cast Iron Balcony-Fence Corners, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Cast Iron Balcony-Fence Corners, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Cast Iron Balcony-Fence Corners, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of antique balcony or fencing corners offer cast iron construction with scroll lattice

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Gate/Fence w/Fleur-di-Lis, 5 Panels Available
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Gate/Fence w/Fleur-di-Lis, 5 Panels Available

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Gate/Fence w/Fleur-di-Lis, 5 Panels Available

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Five panels available. Each measures approx 45” width x 45.5 height (3 ft height not including ground spikes). Victorian era styling with beautiful rustic patina. Very solid hand for...

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Fence Post
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Fence Post

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Fence Post

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H 69.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Fence Post

By Fiske Or Mott, FISK

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Aesthetic Movement cast iron fence post having four vertical elements jointed by square

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Architectural Elem...

Materials

Cast Stone, Iron

19Thc Cast Iron Squirrel Fence Post
19Thc Cast Iron Squirrel Fence Post

19Thc Cast Iron Squirrel Fence Post

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H 11 in W 12 in D 5 in

19Thc Cast Iron Squirrel Fence Post

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original cast iron squirrel from a fence post.Found in New England.There is fragments of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Outdoor Garden Fence Edge Edging - Set of 8
Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Outdoor Garden Fence Edge Edging - Set of 8

Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Outdoor Garden Fence Edge Edging - Set of 8

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Outdoor Garden Fence Edge Edging - Set of 8. Price includes all

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Anthemion Fencing
Anthemion Fencing

Anthemion Fencing

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H 42 in W 32 in

Anthemion Fencing

Located in Katonah, NY

A rare and unusual cast-iron fence made up of seven rectangular sections, each 30 ins. high, 55 ins

Category

Antique 19th Century American Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Nice Cast Iron Coffee Table Made from a 19th Century Fence
Nice Cast Iron Coffee Table Made from a 19th Century Fence

Nice Cast Iron Coffee Table Made from a 19th Century Fence

Located in Wommelgem, BE

We made a plane iron frame under old cast iron fence that came out a old frontdoor. There is a 6mm

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Iron Fence Post Toppers, Probably American, 19th Century
Set of Three Iron Fence Post Toppers, Probably American, 19th Century

Set of Three Iron Fence Post Toppers, Probably American, 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Three cast iron fence post tops with original black paint and excellent patina, now mounted on

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gothic Style Cast Iron Fench or Grill
19th Century French Gothic Style Cast Iron Fench or Grill

19th Century French Gothic Style Cast Iron Fench or Grill

Located in Raalte, NL

Very decorative and medieval look this 19th century French cast iron fence or grill in Gothic style

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Gothic Fence Panels
19th Century Cast Iron Gothic Fence Panels

19th Century Cast Iron Gothic Fence Panels

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of seven cast Iron Gothic style fence panels in a weathered finish with detailed tracery and

Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Panelling

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Door Fence or Grill.
Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Door Fence or Grill.

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Door Fence or Grill.

Located in Raalte, NL

Old French cast-iron double-sided door fencing or grid, the interior of which is in the form of

Category

Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Door Guard or Fence
Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Door Guard or Fence

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Door Guard or Fence

Located in Raalte, NL

A beautiful two-sided French cast iron door guard or fence/grill from the late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

French Cast & Wrought Iron Altar Railing or Low Fence
French Cast & Wrought Iron Altar Railing or Low Fence

French Cast & Wrought Iron Altar Railing or Low Fence

Located in New Orleans, LA

2 pieces of French altar railing with a pair of hinged gates. Has original brackets for floor mounting. One piece is 112" long and the other is 107.5"

Category

French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

1960s-1970s 2 French Cast Iron Door Fences with Vases and Flowers
1960s-1970s 2 French Cast Iron Door Fences with Vases and Flowers

1960s-1970s 2 French Cast Iron Door Fences with Vases and Flowers

Located in Raalte, NL

A pair of 2 vintage French door fences or grills and they are both decorated with a vase and

Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

First Half 20th Century Two French Cast Iron Door Grills
First Half 20th Century Two French Cast Iron Door Grills

First Half 20th Century Two French Cast Iron Door Grills

Located in Raalte, NL

Set of two identical French cast iron door grills or fences from the first half of the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Small Signal Lamp in Brass and Patinated Cast Iron, circa 1960
Small Signal Lamp in Brass and Patinated Cast Iron, circa 1960

Small Signal Lamp in Brass and Patinated Cast Iron, circa 1960

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty small vintage signal lamp. Base in cast iron, patinated and polished. Thin fence in brass

Category

Vintage 1960s French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid-20th Century Large and Heavy French Door Grills
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large and Heavy French Door Grills

Pair of Mid-20th Century Large and Heavy French Door Grills

Located in Raalte, NL

Set large and heavy French cast iron door fences for decoration and protection for the window

Category

Mid-20th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Sconces Made from 19th Century Architectural Fragments
Pair of Iron Sconces Made from 19th Century Architectural Fragments

Pair of Iron Sconces Made from 19th Century Architectural Fragments

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of wall sconces made from antique 19th century cast iron fence finials. Newly wired and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Cast Iron French Door Guard
Late 19th Century Cast Iron French Door Guard

Late 19th Century Cast Iron French Door Guard

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H 34.4 in W 12.5 in D 0.7 in

Late 19th Century Cast Iron French Door Guard

Located in Raalte, NL

Unique late 19th century French cast iron ornamental fence/grid with curls and floral decor

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

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French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

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Located in Marbella, ES

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in Marbella, ES

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H 110.24 in W 129.14 in D 0.4 in

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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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Cast Iron Fences For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron fences for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cast iron fences was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. There are all kinds of cast iron fences available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts cast iron fences are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Cast Iron Fences?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,152, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $3,950 highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Fences
  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.