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Cast Iron Mailbox

French Post Office Mailbox - Cast Iron - Delachanal Model - Late 19th Century
Located in BARSAC, FR
Public mailbox of the French Post Office Model in molded cast iron manufactured by Delachanal in
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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Antique Mailbox, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A very nice antique mailbox from the 19th century. Mentioned that is made in Liege, Belgium.
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Antique 1840s Belgian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Antique Mailbox, 19th Century
Antique Mailbox, 19th Century
$5,785
H 96.07 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in

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c.1900 French Painted Cast Iron Mailbox
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast iron mailbox would be the ultimate addition to your Country French estate. These
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Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

c.1900 French Painted Cast Iron Mailbox
c.1900 French Painted Cast Iron Mailbox
H 22.25 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
CAST IRON MAILBOX
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron letterbox, made in Argentina.
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20th Century Argentine Architectural Elements

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Iron

CAST IRON MAILBOX
CAST IRON MAILBOX
H 18 in W 15 in D 10 in
American Cast Iron Mailbox
Located in Round Top, TX
A cast iron U.S mailbox manufactured by the Carlisle Foundry Co. in Carlisle, PA. Painted red
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Mid-20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

American Cast Iron Mailbox
American Cast Iron Mailbox
H 19 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Art Nouveau Mailbox
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Black and gold painted Art Nouveau cast iron mailbox with lid that lifts at the top to reveal mail
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Art Nouveau Mailbox
Art Nouveau Mailbox
H 20 in W 12 in D 4 in
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Pedestal Floor Mount Mailbox
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Pedestal Floor Mount Mailbox This Antique Victorian Cast Iron Pedestal
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Architectural Elements

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Iron

A Cast iron wall cabinet or mailbox
Located in NYC, NY
A cabinet with very detailed metalwork, once painted and the paint removed to great effect. Would serve as a medicine cabinet.
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

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Iron

A Cast iron wall cabinet or mailbox
A Cast iron wall cabinet or mailbox
H 23 in W 14 in D 3.5 in
Antique Yellow Cast Iron French Mailbox with Enamel Date Dials
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Yellow Cast Iron French Mailbox. This rare treasure is dated early 1900s-1930s. Cast iron
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Cast Stone

19th Century English Black Painted Cast Iron Wall Mailbox with Relief Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique iron mailbox was forged in England, circa 1880. The wall mail holder features high
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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Free Standing Barrel Shaped Mailbox with Eagle Finial Locking
Located in Dayton, OH
A fun vintage cast iron oak barrel shaped mailbox. Features an eagle finial and ornate base that
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20th Century Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Antique French Mailbox from the Early 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
For years, Old Plank has been purchasing antique French mailboxes from the early 1900s-1930s. Cast
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Vintage 1910s French Country Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Authentic Vintage French 30's Art Deco Orig. Paint Post/Mailbox
Located in Chicago, IL
This original, authentic French Art Deco cast iron street corner mailbox would be the ultimate
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Vintage 1930s French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

Authentic Original French "Postes" Postal or Mailbox
Located in Chicago, IL
This original, authentic French cast iron street corner mailbox would be the ultimate addition to
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20th Century French Boxes

American Cast Iron Mailbox
Located in Round Top, TX
A cast iron U.S. mailbox manufactured by the Hebert Manufacturing Company, Franklin, NH, circa 1930
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Early 20th Century American More Folk Art

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Iron

American Cast Iron Mailbox
American Cast Iron Mailbox
H 20 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
19th Century English Red Painted Cast Iron Mailbox with Relief Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique iron mailbox was forged in England, circa 1880. The mail holder features high reliefs
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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Victorian Antique Style Cast Iron Standing Pedestal Postal Locking Mailbox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victorian Antique Style Cast Iron Estate Standing Pedestal Postal Mailbox. Item featured includes
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Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Antique French Delachanal Paris Mailbox in Original Paint, circa 1918
Located in Chicago, IL
cast iron boxes. The new mail box had a pressed steel pyramid roof and simple straight sides and canted
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Vintage 1910s French Country Decorative Boxes

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Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Mailbox by Fiske
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An unusual 19th century American cast iron mailbox in the form of a house by renowned foundry J.W
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Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Mailbox by Fiske
19th Century Cast Iron Mailbox by Fiske
H 18.75 in W 7.25 in D 3.25 in
Belgian Antique Cast Iron Red Mailbox
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Belgian Antique Cast Iron Red Mailbox
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20th Century Belgian Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Belgian Antique Cast Iron Red Mailbox
Belgian Antique Cast Iron Red Mailbox
H 50.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Hand Painted Cast Iron Briefkasten Mailbox
Located in Houston, TX
Briefkasten mailbox circa 1900. Hand painted cast iron.
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Early 20th Century German Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Large Iron U.S. Mailbox
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These cast iron U.S. mail boxes are sure to add curb appeal and character to the exterior of your
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Vintage 1920s American Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

Large Iron U.S. Mailbox
Large Iron U.S. Mailbox
H 22 in W 14.5 in D 7.75 in
French Antique Cast Iron Standing Mailbox with Slot Marked "Lettres" 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a beautiful French cast iron standing mailbox painted in green. In the front there is a
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Garden Ornaments

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Iron

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Dominique
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Armchairs by Dominique A Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Maison Dominique, Andre Domin and Marcel Genevieve designed and produced these chairs in the 1920’s a rare exa...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Mahogany, Tulipwood

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Dominique
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Dominique
$10,347 / set
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
You can imagine this Victorian internal door with stained glass situated in a period kitchen or in the entrance hall of a traditional Victorian townhouse. This mahogany door is over ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

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Lead

Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
$3,966
H 83.86 in W 28.27 in D 1.78 in
Art Deco Entrance Double Doors, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful custom made Art Deco entrance doors from 1930s Including original aluminum seals. Original glass.  
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Doors and Gates

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Glass, Oak

Art Deco Entrance Double Doors, 1930s
Art Deco Entrance Double Doors, 1930s
$4,688 Sale Price
40% Off
H 96.46 in W 51.19 in D 3.94 in
A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped...
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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Musical Instruments

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Vanity Folding Mirror Screen with Marquetry, 1901
By Maison Krieger
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Exceptional dressing / vanity polyptych folding screen (5 panels). Mahogany structure with inlays / marquetry of different essences with floral motifs. Copper handles, hinges and...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

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Copper

Art Nouveau Vanity Folding Mirror Screen with Marquetry, 1901
Art Nouveau Vanity Folding Mirror Screen with Marquetry, 1901
$14,314 Sale Price
20% Off
H 80.71 in W 92.52 in D 22.45 in
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
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Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees

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Silver Leaf

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
$67,500
H 41 in W 60 in D 29 in
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
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2010s British Jewelry Boxes

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Maple

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
$248,338
H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

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Stained Glass

19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful antique spiral oak staircase, with a hollow core made in the 19th century. The railing, also in wood, rests on wrought iron rods.
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Antique 19th Century French Adam Style Stairs

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Iron

Tiffany Studios Glass Decorating New York Monumental Interior Entry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiffany Studios monumental interior entrance as you can see by the pictures The side lights, how beautiful Tiffany furnace drapery glass with shallow mottel background The archw...
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Antique 1890s Windows

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Glass

Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029 - Supplied by Lengyon & Co, the pre-eminent maker, to Viscount Cowdray, Cowdray Pa...
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees

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Tapestry, Velvet

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

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Wood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
$32,000
H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments

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Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
$1,455,351
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes

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Other, Iron

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
$1,610
H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Panelling

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Bronze

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Cast Iron Mailbox For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cast iron mailbox available at 1stDibs. Each cast iron mailbox for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and cast stone. There are many kinds of the cast iron mailbox you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron mailbox is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Cast Iron Mailbox?

The average selling price for a cast iron mailbox at 1stDibs is $1,098, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $5,994 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Mailbox
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.