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Imposing Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A very large pair of polished cast iron firedogs. The scrolled feet with masks to centre surmounted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Andirons

Materials

Iron

Imposing Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs
Imposing Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs
H 25.01 in W 15.16 in D 34.06 in
Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of large 19th century Gothic Revival cast iron firedogs. Measures: Height: 895 mm 35 ¼" Width
Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Firedogs
Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Firedogs
H 35.25 in W 14 in D 23.38 in
Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of cast iron firedogs, hexagonal domed tops and scrolled feet. Late 19th century. Pewter
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs, Late 19th Century
Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs, Late 19th Century
H 17.75 in W 10.38 in D 19.13 in
Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of polished cast iron firedogs in the Baroque style. Lions masks and scrolls to arched bases
Category

Antique 19th Century Baroque Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs in the Baroque Style
Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs in the Baroque Style
H 33.25 in W 14.63 in D 16.88 in
French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons Amerique, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of 19th century French firedogs or andirons in cast iron stamped "Amerique". The andirons
Category

Antique 19th Century French British Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze & Cast Iron Firedogs in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of Baroque style firedogs. The cast iron body with circular detail to centre, surmounted by
Category

Antique 19th Century English Baroque Andirons

Materials

Iron, Bronze

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of 19th century French firedogs or andirons in cast iron stamped Val d´Osne. The andirons
Category

Antique 19th Century French British Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Harvin 1019 Cast Iron Hessian Soldier Fireplace Andiron Firedogs & Poker
By Harvin Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Harvin Company cast iron firedogs / andirons, design number 1019 in the shape of 18th
Category

Early 20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rustic Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of rustic cast iron firedogs with arched feet, tapering shafts and mulling top finials
Category

Late 20th Century English Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rustic Firedogs
Pair of Rustic Firedogs
H 24.22 in W 11.03 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Neo Gothic Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century (dated 1861) neo-Gothic polished cast iron firedogs, with heraldic masks
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Neo Gothic Steel Firedogs
Pair of Neo Gothic Steel Firedogs
H 27.17 in W 10.44 in D 20.08 in
Large Cast Iron Rectangular Firebasket with Vertical Bars
Located in London, GB
x 13.5" deep Shown with cast iron firedogs FD533 (Firedogs are sold). Width at front: 865 mm 34
Category

Late 20th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of Firedogs with Lion Motif
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Regency style bronzed cast iron firedogs, in of the form of St Stephen?s lions
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Firedogs with Lion Motif
Pair of Firedogs with Lion Motif
H 14.77 in W 7.29 in D 3.75 in
Large & Imposing Polished Cast Iron Victorian Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing Victorian firegrate. Polished cast iron firedogs with scrolled bases and masks
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Polished Cast Iron Fire Basket in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
A very large English firegrate in the Jacobean Baroque style. The protruding cast iron firedogs
Category

Antique 19th Century British Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Andirons
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century English cast iron firedogs with scrolled feet surmounted by ionic capitals
Category

Antique 19th Century English Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Andirons
Pair of English Andirons
H 22.05 in W 11.03 in D 18.51 in
Pair Donald Deskey Brass & Wrought Iron Andirons
By Donald Deskey
Located in Hanover, MA
sized ornaments, standing on symmetrical arched bands, all supported by cast iron firedogs. We have
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Andirons /Firedogs Cast Iron
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique andirons /firedogs cast iron. The pair is in original condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Andirons /Firedogs Cast Iron
Pair of Andirons /Firedogs Cast Iron
H 7.49 in W 0.4 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Antique Cast iron Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful detailed antique cast iron andirons.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast iron Andirons, Firedogs
Pair of Antique Cast iron Andirons, Firedogs
H 11.82 in W 0.4 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Firedogs, Plain Andirons, Cast Iron, 30 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons in a plain design. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron and Bras Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique cast iron and bras andirons - firedogs.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, Cast Iron Impressive Size
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century Beautiful set of andirons made from cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs with Sphinx
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique cast iron andirons / firedogs with sphinx. The pair is in really nice condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, Cast iron and Brass
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century Beautiful set of andirons with brass fronts and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Design, Cast Iron, 42 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful plain pair of andirons. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Ornate Design, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a plain globe decoration. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 29 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire". France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Men, Cast Iron, 34 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a bust of a man. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire". France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 40 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx. France, circa 1860. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 44 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx. France, circa 1860. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 39 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx. France, circa 1860. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Oriental Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with the shape of an oriental male bust. France, circa 1860. Solid iron
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs Cast Iron and Brass Lion
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century cast iron and brass with a lion sculpture op
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass and Cast Iron French Antique Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of brass and cast iron French antique andirons - firedogs. Very nice pair of Antique Andirons.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Enthroned Figure, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful pair of andirons with throned figure. France, late 19th century. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Plain Globe Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a plain globe decoration. France, circa 1850. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Cast Iron, Brass Globe, 38 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons in a plain style with a brass globe on top. France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Brass Globe Andirons, Cast Iron, 30 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a brass globe decoration. France, circa 1850. Solid iron in good
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique Napoleon III cast iron Andirons / Firedogs. The pair is in good condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Polished Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished brass firedogs. The shaped shafts surmounted by cast tops and gadrooned finials
Category

Antique 19th Century Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Polished Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs
Pair of Polished Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs
H 22.45 in W 10.44 in D 13.98 in
Large Antique Decorative Firedog, Iron, Fireplace, Andiron, Candle, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique decorative firedog. An English, cast iron fireplace andiron, ideal for
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large, Antique Decorative Andiron, Iron, Fireside, Firedog, Candle, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique decorative andiron. An English, cast iron fireside firedog or candle stand
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Man Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
French 19th century andirons with the bust of a man. Napoleon III period. Made of cast iron. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Man Firedogs, Andirons
19th Century Man Firedogs, Andirons
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 16.15 in
Important Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This important pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. These firedogs are
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century French Andirons - Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful and decorative andirons with female front. Louis XV period. Made of cast iron. They are
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Andirons - Firedogs
18th Century French Andirons - Firedogs
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 20.67 in
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Original 18th century French Louis XV firedogs made of cast iron. The condition is good.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 18.51 in
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique andirons / firedogs in good condition, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century Beautiful set of andirons made from cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Empire Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons, Firedogs. The condition is good.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Empire Andirons, Firedogs
19th Century French Empire Andirons, Firedogs
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 20.08 in
French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons
Category

20th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
H 17.92 in W 9.06 in D 16.54 in
Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic fire dogs made of cast iron. This type of andirons are also called cup
Category

Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
H 21.26 in W 9.06 in D 19.3 in
18th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition. They are fit
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
18th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
H 5.52 in W 5.32 in D 20.08 in
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 18.12 in
16th Century Large Gothic Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Impressive gothic fire dogs with spit hooks with faces. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment ...
Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th Century Large Gothic Andirons, Firedogs
16th Century Large Gothic Andirons, Firedogs
H 27.56 in W 9.06 in D 21.66 in
English Arts & Crafts Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful English Arts & Crafts andirons made of cast iron. The condition is good.
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

English Arts & Crafts Andirons or Firedogs
English Arts & Crafts Andirons or Firedogs
H 18.9 in W 10.04 in D 16.74 in
French Napoleon III Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Gothic style fire dogs made of cast iron. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Napoleon III Style Firedogs or Andirons
French Napoleon III Style Firedogs or Andirons
H 18.51 in W 9.65 in D 16.74 in
17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food
Category

Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
H 21.66 in W 10.83 in D 21.07 in
French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons or firedogs, 19th century The are in good condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Charles II Style Armorial Firedogs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Charles II style, enamel brass and cast iron armorial firedogs, in the manner of Anthony
Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Andirons

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Pair of Charles II Style Armorial Firedogs
Pair of Charles II Style Armorial Firedogs
H 23.23 in W 12.21 in D 13.39 in
French Napoleon III Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Gothic style fire dogs made of cast iron. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Napoleon III Style Firedogs or Andirons
French Napoleon III Style Firedogs or Andirons
H 22.84 in W 10.83 in D 18.51 in
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Cast Iron Firedogs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron firedogs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cast iron firedogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Cast iron firedogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Cast iron firedogs bearing Neoclassical or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Cast iron firedogs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Val D'Osne Foundry are consistently popular.

How Much are Cast Iron Firedogs?

Prices for cast iron firedogs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cast iron firedogs begin at $167 and can go as high as $18,447, while the average can fetch as much as $304.

Finding the Right andirons for You

A set of antique or vintage andirons is a staple accessory, part of the fireplace tools you’ll want to collect for keeping a neat and elegant fireplace in your home.

Using andirons in a fireplace elevates the fire, ensuring more air can get to the logs thus keeping a fire burning longer. Andirons also encourage ventilation and may also prevent smoke from working its way into your living room or bedroom.

Think of these accessories as part of an upright metal support system to optimize your fire. Antique andirons are basically u-shaped brackets with a curved end that come in pairs and are largely quite simple in structure, but the design of this household necessity has improved over time. Outwardly decorative andirons have become available since their debut because one should never underestimate the style quotient of an attractive hearth.

Andirons, which earned the nickname “firedogs” given their similarity in form to a pair of upright canines, are believed to be the oldest fireplace furnishings. They have been used broadly since at least the late Iron Age. Before iron became the material of choice, stone andirons did a suitable job of balancing the logs in a fire and adding a sense of symmetry to the hearth. Fire baskets, like the combination of andirons and a grate, afforded an opportunity to layer logs in a fire rather than delicately stacking them on andirons.

Today, andirons can be found in bronze and brass, too, which contrast wonderfully with a mantel carved from dark marble, for example, and add dimension to what might otherwise be a subdued space. And while people aren’t cooking in the fireplace anymore, andirons’ spit hooks offered an opportunity to roast meat or rest the pokers that you typically would’ve kept fireside.

During the Renaissance, andirons became especially ornate and even figurative, taking on human forms as well as marine life such as dolphins. Art Deco–era andirons are particularly exquisite. While the accessories are frequently characterized by rich geometric angles and sculptural curves, attributes that we know of most Art Deco furniture, artisans of the period also looked to what was by then a long tradition of designing andirons in the shape of animals and reptiles.

Adding fashionable antique or vintage andirons will not only improve the quality of a fire but can also elevate your space as well as the fireside experience. Find modern andirons, Art Nouveau andirons and other varieties today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cast Iron Firedogs
  • 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 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 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 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

    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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.