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Faux Bois Bench
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
. A testament to Janes, Beebe & Co foundry, one of the most important cast-iron foundries in pre-civil
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Antique 1840s American Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Faux Bois Bench
Faux Bois Bench
H 33 in W 50 in D 19 in
Rare Cast Iron Console by the English Foundry of Coalbrookdale
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
A rare cast iron console by the English foundry of Coalbrookdale The Coalbrookdale Foundry was
Category

Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works, Robert Wood (American)
Located in Carmel, NY
Wood Foundry in Philadelphia 1860s. Very heavy American cast iron mid-19th century Rococo and
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Garden Table
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron garden / conservatory table attributed to the Coalbookdale Foundry The
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Antique 19th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Georigan Cast Iron Register Fire Grate
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A finely made Georgian cast iron register grate dating from the late 18th century attributed to
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

Georigan Cast Iron Register Fire Grate
Georigan Cast Iron Register Fire Grate
H 41.34 in W 39.77 in D 12.21 in
Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed to the Val D'Osne Foundry
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
A very large-scale early 19th century naturalistically cast iron scallop shell, France, circa 1820
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Mounted Objects

19th Century Cast Iron Fireback Figural Foundry Worker Depiction
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare antique cast iron fireback depicting foundry workers. Item features heavy cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Garden Table By Arras Foundry
By Arras Foundry
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Garden Table By Arras Foundry. This beautiful French wrought iron and cast iron
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns
By Handyside Foundry
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of cast iron French urns. Light patination consistent with age to the original
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Vintage 1940s French Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns
Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns
H 16.93 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter In the Form of a smoking Gentleman. Hat Hinges
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Four Victorian Cast Iron Industrial Circular Windows with Pivoting Openers
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
Four Victorian cast iron industrial circular windows, in the style of Coalbrookdale iron works
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Windows

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Fiske Foundry Cast Iron Dog
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
J.W. Fiske foundry attributed cast iron Whippet dog. Incredible white paint surface with many
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Statues

Materials

Iron

Victorian Iron Hall Stand Cross by Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry
By Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in North Miami, FL
Coalbrookdale Foundry By: Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry Material: iron, metal, wrought iron, paint
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal

Cast Iron Passion Flower Two Seat Loveseat Bench After Coalbrookdale Company
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A rare Cast Iron Bench in the elaborate Passion Flower Pattern. This early botanical design
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand in White
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0427, stylish and elegant Victorian cast iron coat stand, having arched top and 9 hat / coat hooks
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand in White
Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand in White
H 72.05 in W 30.32 in D 11.03 in
'The Last Supper' A Victorian plaque by Coalbrookedale in cast iron c.1878
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Alton, GB
An English Victorian Coalbrookedale cast iron relief-cast plaque of The Last Supper, after Leonardo
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Lily Pad Pair of Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Garden Benches by Coalbrookdale
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron garden benches, known as the Lily pad design, with fine fern
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Hob Grate
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
A decorative and very well cast hob grate from the early 19th century from renowned foundry
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

19th Century Cast Iron Hob Grate
19th Century Cast Iron Hob Grate
H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 9.45 in
Salin Foundry Cast Iron Sculpture, Statue of Two Boys Playing Paris France
Located in Stamford, CT
Cast Iron statue of two boys playing by the Salin Foundry in Paris France. The Salin Foundry has a
Category

20th Century French Statues

Materials

Iron

Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Café Garden Table by Rudy Groeger Foundry 19thC
By Rudy Groeger
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical garden table by Rudy Groeger Foundry offers cast iron construction in
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Antique 19th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Figural Cast Iron and Painted Campana-Form Urns, Circa 1880
By Handyside Foundry
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English figural cast iron and painted campana-form urns with an intertwined floral and
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Door Stop by the Baldwin Foundry
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century cast iron door stop by the Baldwin Foundry Needless to say a heavy piece which
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

A Large Cast Iron Fountain Figure of a Water Nymph, By J.J. Ducel, Paris
By Ducel Foundry
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
: 64 cm | 25 inches The Ducel Foundry was started in 1810 and was one of the largest cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique 1929 Connecticut Foundry Cast Iron Rodin's "The Thinker" Bookends
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Diego, CA
1929. These are made of cast iron and have the original surface paint. Great details and design. Signed
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast-iron Hall Stand by Coalbrookdale, circa 1890
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An exceptional antique Victorian cast-iron hall stand by Coalbrookdale. With black Kilkenny marble
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Bronzed Cast Iron Figure of a Child by the Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
A most attractive patinated bronzed cast-iron Baroque style figure of a small girl reminiscent of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Baroque Statues

Materials

Iron

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Garden Seat/Bench by the John Finch Foundry
Located in Glasgow, GB
A stylish Victorian Aesthetic cast iron garden seat or bench by the John Finch Foundry and dating
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Fu...

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Val d'Osne Cast Iron Snake Urns
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Richmond, VA
A pair of neoclassical large Val d’Osne cast iron urns with decorative snake motifs. Exquisite
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron - Painted White Fern & Blackberry Pattern Garden Bench-Settee
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique very heavy cast iron Victorian English Style garden bench painted white having the Fern
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Val d'Osne Cast Iron White Snake Urns
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Richmond, VA
A small pair of white cast-iron urns with intertwined snakes. Marked with a “1” to denote the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Foundry Foubrux, Coal Scuttle of Cast Iron Décoratif design Haren, Belgium 1900s
By Fobrux Haren
Located in Verviers, BE
Metal Foundry Foubrux, Haren, Belgium ca 1900. Very beautiful and ornate coal scuttle of cast iron
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI St. 19th Century Cast Iron Grouping of Two Winged Cherubs
By Antoine Durenne Foundry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large-scaled and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. cast iron grouping of two winged
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Salin French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Sculpture Statue Cherub 34"
By Salin Foundry, Paris
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century salin foundry French neoclassical cast iron sculpture statue, France Features two
Category

Antique 19th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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
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Antique 19th Century French British Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century allegorical figural cast-iron group torchere
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

C Dresser for Colebrookdale Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Garden Canopy Seat Ends
By Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
Designed by Dr C Dresser for Colebrookdale A cast iron Aesthetic Movement garden Canopy Seat named
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Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Fur...

Materials

Iron

Dr C Dresser for Coalbrookdale Two ‘Medieval’ Pattern Cast Iron Garden Benches
By Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser for Coalbrookdale. Two ‘Medieval’ pattern cast iron garden benches. These particular
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Benches

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Wall Fountain Signed by Val D´osne, France, Late 19th Century
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast iron wall fountain signed by Val D´osne Foundry, France, late 19th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Fountains

Materials

Iron

A Life-Size Pair French Cast-Iron Torchères Sculptures Juggler & Serpent Charmer
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Life-Size Pair of French 19th-20th Century Cast-Iron Torchères Sculpures figures of
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Antique Early 1900s French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Dr C Dresser Attri, 18 Cast Iron Floral Staircase Balustrades & the knurl post.
By Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser attributed for Colebrookdale Iron Works. A rare set of 18 Anglo-Japanese cast iron
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Lifesize Cast-Iron Sculpture Torcheres, Val d'Osne
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne in Paris are as follows: A rare Val d'Osne Foundry Cast-Iron Group of Diana
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Antique 19th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique French Cast Iron Horse Feeder by Val d'Osne Foundry, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1850, this heavy cast iron horse feeder was produced by the Fonderie du Val d’Osne
Category

Antique 1850s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Life-Size Cast Iron Classical Female Lamp Stands by Val D'Osne
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
Pair of life-size Classical female cast iron statues standing contrapposto and holding opaline
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by
Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Painted Iron Table
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and unusual English mid-19th century cast iron octagonal tilt top table, the top with painted
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Iron

Rare Painted Iron Table
Rare Painted Iron Table
H 27.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Bronze Baluster Vase - Barbedienne Cast Iron - Thistles Of Lorraine Decor - Peri
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Charming baluster vase in gilded bronze, very beautiful casting signed F. BARBEDIENNE. The decoration proudly bearing thistles of Lorraine is magnified by an octagonal base in French...
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

Carved Cast Iron Incense Burner
By Faissal El-Malak
Located in New York, NY
Unique incense burner in stacked blocks of cast iron with carved design motifs. Entitled “Touqous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Iron

18th Century Cast Iron Half Hob Grate, 'CAST-ZE04'
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of an “hour glass” or “duck’s nest” cast iron half hob grate, possibly from the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Tripod Jardinière by the Royal Iron Foundry (Berlin) or Gleiwitz, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite cast iron piece attributed to the Royal Iron Foundry in Berlin or Gleiwitz, with a design
Category

Antique 19th Century German Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Cast Iron & Bronze Accent Chair
By Chen Chen & Kai Williams
Located in New York, NY
foundry in Virginia. Each of the digital pieces would be materialized in cast iron, the quintessential
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
By Carron
Located in Manchester, GB
Restored Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with arched aperture and good detail to the spandrels
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 36.03 in W 33.86 in D 13.78 in
Set of 22 Cast Aluminum Tiles as Wall Decorations, by a Milano Foundry Italy
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 22 decorative tiles wall decorations in cast aluminum by a Milano foundry in Italy. Circa
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
A cast iron bell, when struck with a wooden beam, announced the time of day to villagers. This
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Birch York 11 Foundry Pot
Located in Alton, GB
Super rare English late 19th century iron Birch York 11 Foundry pot.
Category

20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Birch York 11 Foundry Pot
Birch York 11 Foundry Pot
H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Cast Iron Garden Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely design by the Coalbrookdale Foundry, originally for either a conservatory or an orangery
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Rare 19th Century French Iron Garden Table With Marble Top By Arras
By Arras Foundry
Located in Houston, TX
iron garden table or bistro table which has been cast to look like tree branches with the original
Category

Antique 1880s French Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

White-Painted Iron Standing Jardiniere in the Style of Arras
By Arras Foundry
Located in Houston, TX
late 19th century, France. Wire-work lattice jardiniere raised upon scrolled wrought iron base and cast
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Impressive Pair of Handyside Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of Handyside cast iron garden urns with fluting, on turned socle and square
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Alfred Corneau Urn
By Alfred Corneau
Located in Hastings, GB
Dating to the 19th century this stunning heavy cast iron French urn attributed to the Corneau
Category

Antique 1860s French French Provincial Urns

Materials

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Foundry For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cast iron foundry you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every cast iron foundry was constructed with great care. There are 871 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron foundry you’re looking for, while we also have 28 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cast iron foundry — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A cast iron foundry made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with industrial — is very popular. Coalbrookdale Foundry, Val D'Osne Foundry and Antoine Durenne Foundry each produced at least one beautiful cast iron foundry that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Foundry?

Prices for a cast iron foundry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $724,441, while the average can fetch as much as $3,806.
Questions About Cast Iron Foundry
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.