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English Victorian Cast Iron Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
A Victorian, cast iron Over Mantle Mirror. This would have been placed over/ built into a cast iron
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Antique 19th Century British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Iron

English Victorian Cast Iron Over Mantle Mirror
English Victorian Cast Iron Over Mantle Mirror

English Victorian Cast Iron Over Mantle Mirror

H 31.89 in W 37.01 in D 1.78 in
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron fireplace mantlepiece. Recently Salvaged from a London Town house and fully
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

H 50 in W 62 in D 8 in
19th Century Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron polished fireplace mantlepiece. This English Made Art Nouveau Fireplace
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Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
19th Century Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

19th Century Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

H 51 in W 63 in D 9.75 in
19th Century Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
approach to quality iron casting of its age. This ornate period design incorporates two classic allegorical
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th Century Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
19th Century Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

19th Century Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

H 55.75 in W 65 in D 12 in
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Circa 1850 -1880
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36.35 in D 12 in
19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
Cast Iron Fireplace Interior. Also Known As A Half Hob Grate Fitted Within A Mantlepiece and Or Just A
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

H 24.75 in W 32.25 in D 12.25 in
Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique lion bookends. An English, cast iron decorative book rest, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends

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Iron

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian

H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in

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19th Century Late Victorian Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A medium sized 19th century late Victorian lightly veined Arabescato marble corbel fireplace surround. A rounded shelf with a secondary shelf supporting, sits above an unadorned frie...
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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19th Century Late Victorian Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround

H 43.12 in W 53.94 in D 9.97 in
Antique & Rare Pair of Church Brackets for Saint Statues with Angel Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and matching pair of colorful & meaningful church wall brackets / shelfs. If you are a private collector of ecclesiastical art or if you are looking for the perfect ...
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Antique & Rare Pair of Church Brackets for Saint Statues with Angel Sculptures

Antique & Rare Pair of Church Brackets for Saint Statues with Angel Sculptures

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H 12.4 in W 11.8 in D 9.9 in
English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround by Coalbrookdale
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished cast iron fireplace surround. Great design by Coalbrookdale with cherub heads and earns. Amazing casting.
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Antique 1880s English Fireplaces and Mantels

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English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround by Coalbrookdale
English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround by Coalbrookdale

English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround by Coalbrookdale

H 52.5 in W 62.5 in D 7 in
Large 19th Century Mid-Victorian Arched Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Large antique mid-Victorian Carrara marble fireplace surround with arched aperture. Fielded panels to the spandrels are flanked by quarter round outside fillets and meet at the flute...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Carrara Marble

Large 19th Century Mid-Victorian Arched Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
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Large 19th Century Mid-Victorian Arched Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround

H 47.25 in W 77.96 in D 13 in
Unusual Victorian Cast Iron Combination Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
An unusual Victorian cast iron combination fireplace in the early 19th century style with an arched hob register grate and elegant surround. Circa 1880. The grate has been finished w...
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Unusual Victorian Cast Iron Combination Fireplace
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Unusual Victorian Cast Iron Combination Fireplace

H 45.08 in W 41.34 in D 5.91 in
21st Century Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
21st Century Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece. This Fine Bolection Hand Carved Marble Example Made To Original Georgian Design, This Was Recently Made For A Very Well Known...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

21st Century Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
21st Century Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece

21st Century Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece

H 50 in W 60 in D 6 in
19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
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H 84.25 in W 34 in D 2 in
French Carved Oak Transitional Style Corner Cabinet, Circa 1780
Located in Dallas, TX
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Wood, Oak

French Carved Oak Transitional Style Corner Cabinet, Circa 1780
French Carved Oak Transitional Style Corner Cabinet, Circa 1780

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H 37.25 in W 35.25 in D 21.75 in
Antique Victorian cast iron combination fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Victorian cast iron combination fireplace. with slim reeded moulding framing the fire grate and dentil moulding crossing the breakfront frieze. Circa 1890. Finished with tra...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Victorian cast iron combination fireplace
Antique Victorian cast iron combination fireplace

Antique Victorian cast iron combination fireplace

H 38.59 in W 34.06 in D 4.73 in
Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming Victorian style polished and graphite waxed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a raised framed band, a high relief cast hood showing a swag with cent...
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Vintage 1940s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Fireplace of Noir De Mazy Marble from the 19th Century in XIV Style
Located in Made, NL
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Fireplace of Noir De Mazy Marble from the 19th Century in XIV Style

Fireplace of Noir De Mazy Marble from the 19th Century in XIV Style

H 41.34 in W 61.03 in D 22.05 in
Small Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Small antique Edwardian cast iron fireplace surround. The serpentine shelf is edged with bead and bar detail. Above the bow fronted fireze and slender jambs, circa 1900. This surr...
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Small Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround

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H 49.61 in W 41.54 in D 9.06 in
Antique Wooden Fireplace Mantel, Carved with Satyr & Columns, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace in precious wood, richly carved with satyr on the central pediment and tapered columns with capital, hand carved in the 19th century in Italy. Of wood, therefore v...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Antique Wooden Fireplace Mantel, Carved with Satyr & Columns, 19th Century Italy
Antique Wooden Fireplace Mantel, Carved with Satyr & Columns, 19th Century Italy

Antique Wooden Fireplace Mantel, Carved with Satyr & Columns, 19th Century Italy

H 42.13 in W 51.97 in D 12.21 in
Ornate antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace surround
Located in Manchester, GB
A highly decorative antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace surround in the Roccoco manner. Cira 1875. Finished with traditional black grate polish. For detailed sizes please see...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Ornate antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace surround
Ornate antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace surround

Ornate antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace surround

H 54.53 in W 63.78 in D 14.97 in
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Located in Manchester, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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19th Century Cast-iron White Fireplace Mantlepiece

H 52.75 in W 65.5 in D 9.25 in
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Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert. Original Victorian Fireplace Interior With Simple Arch
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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H 36 in W 34 in D 10 in
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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Large 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Place
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Pair of French Cast Stone Handled Urn Finials
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Based on a famous form originally cast in iron by Alfred Corneau and Sons, these finials came from a
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Pair of French Cast Stone Handled Urn Finials
Pair of French Cast Stone Handled Urn Finials

Pair of French Cast Stone Handled Urn Finials

H 18 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
Pair of French Cast Stone Handled Urn Finials
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Based on a famous form originally cast in iron by Alfred Corneau and Sons, these finials came from a
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Pair of French Cast Stone Handled Urn Finials
Pair of French Cast Stone Handled Urn Finials

Pair of French Cast Stone Handled Urn Finials

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Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
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Early 20th Century Ribbed Pine Fire Surround
Early 20th Century Ribbed Pine Fire Surround

Early 20th Century Ribbed Pine Fire Surround

H 43 in W 52 in D 5 in
Well Carved 19th Century Pine and Gesso Fire Surround
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
was where the fire burned and was constructed of cast iron often backed with decorative tiles. As well
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Antique 19th Century British Fireplaces and Mantels

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Pine

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Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
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H 63 in W 81 in D 10 in
Late 19th Century Grey Marble Fireplace
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Late 19th Century Grey Marble Fireplace

Late 19th Century Grey Marble Fireplace

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Fine 18th Century Carton-Pierre Fire Surround

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Finding the Right fireplaces-mantels for You

While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.

Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.

Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.

“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.

Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.

Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Cast Iron Mantlepiece
  • What are cast iron columns?
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    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.
  • Are cast iron columns hollow?
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    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.
  • What is a cast iron fireplace insert?
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    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.
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    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.
  • Can I use cast iron as a planter?
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    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.
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    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.
  • How do I keep cast iron from rusting?
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    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.

  • How do I hang a cast iron bell?
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    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.
  • Is cast iron stronger than steel?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • When were cast iron doorstops made?
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    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.
  • Do cast iron tables rust?
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    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.
  • When were cast iron beds made?
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    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.
  • Does cast-iron furniture rust?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?
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    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.
  • Why is cast iron used for benches?
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    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.
  • How can you tell the difference between cast iron and wrought iron?
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    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. 

  • Is cast iron good for outdoor furniture?
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    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.
  • Are cast iron door stops valuable?
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    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.
  • Do cast iron umbrella stands rust?
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    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.
  • How much does a cast iron bench weigh?
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    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.

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