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Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925
Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925

Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925

By Genet & Michon, Paul Kiss

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Beautiful Circular Art Deco chandelier, in Patinated Cast Iron attributed to Paul Kiss, and Pressed

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Boho Industrial Star Mold Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Boho Industrial Star Mold Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Boho Industrial Star Mold Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

star-shaped cast iron mold, repurposed to create a captivating and unique base. The rugged texture and

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone

Cast Iron Toy Duck Mold, England 1950s
Cast Iron Toy Duck Mold, England 1950s

Cast Iron Toy Duck Mold, England 1950s

Located in South Salem, NY

This vintage cast iron toy duck mold from England, dating to around 1950, showcases exceptional

Category

Mid-20th Century English Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Odyssey Single Pendant Small
Odyssey Single Pendant Small

Odyssey Single Pendant Small

Located in High Point, NC

cast-iron molds, opaline cylinders are composed in a unique and classical shape. Available in our

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Single Pendant Large
Odyssey Single Pendant Large

Odyssey Single Pendant Large

Located in High Point, NC

cast-iron molds, opaline cylinders are composed in a unique and classical shape. Available in our

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
Odyssey Single Pendant Medium

Odyssey Single Pendant Medium

Located in High Point, NC

cast-iron molds, opaline cylinders are composed in a unique and classical shape. Available in our

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Dutch Antique Cast Iron Kugelhopf Cake Molds, circa 1900
Pair Dutch Antique Cast Iron Kugelhopf Cake Molds, circa 1900

Pair Dutch Antique Cast Iron Kugelhopf Cake Molds, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Two antique cast iron traditional Kugelhopf cake pan molds from the Netherlands, circa 1900. One

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 19th Century Cast Iron Shoe Molds
Set of 3 19th Century Cast Iron Shoe Molds

Set of 3 19th Century Cast Iron Shoe Molds

Located in Round Top, TX

A charming collection of 3 19th century cast iron shoe molds from Barcelona. Wonderful as table top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1930s Vintage Solid Cast Iron Sachs Carbine Rifle Gun Molds Industrial Factory
1930s Vintage Solid Cast Iron Sachs Carbine Rifle Gun Molds Industrial Factory

1930s Vintage Solid Cast Iron Sachs Carbine Rifle Gun Molds Industrial Factory

Located in Hyattsville, MD

stamped, 133 Sacks Gun. Vintage industrial cast iron rifle molds, time worn patina to all surfaces. W: 32

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rare Late 19th C. Cast Iron Hand Molds By V. Clad & Sons Philadelphia
Rare Late 19th C. Cast Iron Hand Molds By V. Clad & Sons Philadelphia

Rare Late 19th C. Cast Iron Hand Molds By V. Clad & Sons Philadelphia

By Mark Indursky

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare late 19th century 2 part cast Iron doll hand or candy mold by V. Clad & Sons Philadelphia

Category

Antique 1880s American American Craftsman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Small 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
Small 19th Century Cast Iron Urn

Small 19th Century Cast Iron Urn

Located in Ongar, GB

A nice small 19th century cast iron urn.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Urn
19th Century French Cast Iron Urn

19th Century French Cast Iron Urn

Located in Ongar, GB

A very decorative French 19th century cast iron urn which is decorated with a pair of Lion heads

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Kitchen Pot Ice Bucket
Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Kitchen Pot Ice Bucket

Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Kitchen Pot Ice Bucket

Located in Barcelona, ES

in molded/cast iron, originally used for cooking. Beautiful to be displayed in a kitchen or near a

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Jens Harald Quistgaard. Danish cast iron candlesticks, 1960s
Jens Harald Quistgaard. Danish cast iron candlesticks, 1960s

Jens Harald Quistgaard. Danish cast iron candlesticks, 1960s

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Dansk Design in Denmark, 1960s. Both pieces are made of solid cast iron with a central column in which

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Iron

Spanish Cauldron Pot / Vessel with Handles in Cast Iron, 1930s
Spanish Cauldron Pot / Vessel with Handles in Cast Iron, 1930s

Spanish Cauldron Pot / Vessel with Handles in Cast Iron, 1930s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Solid Cast iron kitchen cauldron with handles from Galicia, Spain, 1920s-1930s. Made in molded

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Modernist Cast Iron Teapot – Minimal Bauhaus Style, France 1940s
Modernist Cast Iron Teapot – Minimal Bauhaus Style, France 1940s

Modernist Cast Iron Teapot – Minimal Bauhaus Style, France 1940s

By Franz Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Modernist Cast Iron Teapot – Minimal Bauhaus Style, France 1940s Unique vintage cast iron teapot

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn with Ornate Detailing
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn with Ornate Detailing

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn with Ornate Detailing

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elevate your garden or home décor with this antique French cast iron planter, a stunning example of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn – Ornate Planter with Aged Patina
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn – Ornate Planter with Aged Patina

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn – Ornate Planter with Aged Patina

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite antique French cast iron garden urn is a striking example of 19th-century European

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Iron

Industrial Prismatic Blue Frosted Glass & Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Holophane
Industrial Prismatic Blue Frosted Glass & Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Holophane

Industrial Prismatic Blue Frosted Glass & Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Holophane

By Holophane

Located in Nottingham, GB

shades with industrial cast iron fittings and brass holding screws. Reclaimed from an old industrial

Category

Vintage 1920s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Metal Cast Iron Table Lamp, United Kingdom
Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Metal Cast Iron Table Lamp, United Kingdom

Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Metal Cast Iron Table Lamp, United Kingdom

Located in North Miami, FL

: unknown Material: iron, metal, cord Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, forged, hand-crafted, patinated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Chocolate Molds, c.1890 - set of 4
Antique Chocolate Molds, c.1890 - set of 4

Antique Chocolate Molds, c.1890 - set of 4

Located in Savannah, GA

A set of four highly detailed cast iron chocolate molds, circa 1890 rooster: 5 inches wide by 3

Category

Antique 1890s Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Basket Frill Bowl, Drost, Europe, 1960s
Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Basket Frill Bowl, Drost, Europe, 1960s

Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Basket Frill Bowl, Drost, Europe, 1960s

By Jan Sylwester Drost

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

iron mold, creating glass products with the texture of tree bark and rings, shells, etc.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Transparent Decorative Glass Flower Bowls, Drost, Europe, 1960s
Vintage Transparent Decorative Glass Flower Bowls, Drost, Europe, 1960s

Vintage Transparent Decorative Glass Flower Bowls, Drost, Europe, 1960s

By Jan Sylwester Drost

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

inside of the cast iron mold, creating glass products with the texture of tree bark and rings, shells

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Basket Bowl, Drost, Europe, 1960s
Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Basket Bowl, Drost, Europe, 1960s

Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Basket Bowl, Drost, Europe, 1960s

By Jan Sylwester Drost

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

iron mold, creating glass products with the texture of tree bark and rings, shells, etc.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Brutalist Art Round Dining Table With Cast Iron Base By Paul Kingma Agate 1980
Brutalist Art Round Dining Table With Cast Iron Base By Paul Kingma Agate 1980

Brutalist Art Round Dining Table With Cast Iron Base By Paul Kingma Agate 1980

By Paul Kingma

Located in DE MEERN, NL

extraordinary piece of functional art, the Vintage Brutalist Round Dining Table with a striking cast iron black

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Concrete, Slate, Brass, Iron

A sculpture of a male figure,  cast
A sculpture of a male figure,  cast

A sculpture of a male figure, cast

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

Standing 80cm tall a striking sculpture of a male figure meticulously sculpted, molded and cast

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast
Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast

Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

Last in the current series, a table lamp of mother and baby elephant is hand crafted molded and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

1940s Giacometti-Style Expressionist Iron Square Coffee Table with Birds, France
1940s Giacometti-Style Expressionist Iron Square Coffee Table with Birds, France

1940s Giacometti-Style Expressionist Iron Square Coffee Table with Birds, France

By Alberto Giacometti, Diego Giacometti, Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in North Miami, FL

Diego Giacometti (in the style of) Material: iron, metal Technique: cast, molded, metalwork Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1940s Expressionist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Spanish Rustic Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel with Original Rusty Patina
Spanish Rustic Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel with Original Rusty Patina

Spanish Rustic Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel with Original Rusty Patina

Located in Barcelona, ES

Primitive Rustic Iron Cauldron from the northern part of Spain, 1920s Made in molded cast iron

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

White sculptural table lamp Hare & Ballerina, hand crafted and cast
White sculptural table lamp Hare & Ballerina, hand crafted and cast

White sculptural table lamp Hare & Ballerina, hand crafted and cast

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

ballerina alongside a hare posing by the tree in harmony. Each part is individually hand crafted, molded and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

'Giraffe and Girl' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast
'Giraffe and Girl' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast

'Giraffe and Girl' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

'The Girl and the Giraffe' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, molded and cold cast . A whimsical

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

White sculptural table lamp Girl & Giraffe - hand crafted and cast
White sculptural table lamp Girl & Giraffe - hand crafted and cast

White sculptural table lamp Girl & Giraffe - hand crafted and cast

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

, molded and cast highlighting the intricate details of their enchanting interaction. This edition is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

'Horse and Boy' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast
'Horse and Boy' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast

'Horse and Boy' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

A beautiful whimsical sculptural table lamp titled 'Horse and Boy' is hand crafted, molded and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

20th Century Giacometti-Like Expressionist Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top
20th Century Giacometti-Like Expressionist Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top

20th Century Giacometti-Like Expressionist Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Diego Giacometti, Alberto Giacometti

Located in North Miami, FL

, glass, crystal Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, polished, patinated Dimensions: 30 cm x 41.5 in x 16

Category

Early 20th Century French Expressionist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Iron

Victorian Iron Hall Stand Cross by Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry
Victorian Iron Hall Stand Cross by Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry

Victorian Iron Hall Stand Cross by Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry

By Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in North Miami, FL

Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, forged, hammered, painted, hand-painted Dimensions: 11 in x 21 in x 72.5

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron

XX Century Venetian Rosso Verona Marble Wellhead with Wrought Iron Top, Italy
XX Century Venetian Rosso Verona Marble Wellhead with Wrought Iron Top, Italy

XX Century Venetian Rosso Verona Marble Wellhead with Wrought Iron Top, Italy

Located in North Miami, FL

, cast, forged, hammered, hand-carved, hand-crafted, metalwork, molded Dimensions: 72.5 in x 110.5 in

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns by Val d'Osne Foundry, France
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns by Val d'Osne Foundry, France

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns by Val d'Osne Foundry, France

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in North Miami, FL

, France By: Val d'Osne Foundry Material: iron, metal Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, forged, hammered

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Iron

Hughes 1940 Chandelier, Wrought Iron and Brass Opal Glass
Hughes 1940 Chandelier, Wrought Iron and Brass Opal Glass

Hughes 1940 Chandelier, Wrought Iron and Brass Opal Glass

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Hughes decorative 1940 chandelier made of wrought iron and brass ornaments six opal glasses

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Design Iron 'Croisillon' Lamps by Comte, Argentina
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Design Iron 'Croisillon' Lamps by Comte, Argentina

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Design Iron 'Croisillon' Lamps by Comte, Argentina

By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.

Located in North Miami, FL

By: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A. Material: iron, metal, cord Technique: cast, molded, pressed

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of 20th Century Jean Michel-Frank Design Iron Guéridons Tables by Comte
Pair of 20th Century Jean Michel-Frank Design Iron Guéridons Tables by Comte

Pair of 20th Century Jean Michel-Frank Design Iron Guéridons Tables by Comte

By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.

Located in North Miami, FL

Technique: cast, molded, hammered, painted, hand-painted, forged, metalwork Dimensions: 15 in x 27 in Date

Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Design Iron Table Lamps by Company Comte, Argentina
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Design Iron Table Lamps by Company Comte, Argentina

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Design Iron Table Lamps by Company Comte, Argentina

By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.

Located in North Miami, FL

By: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A. Material: iron, metal, cord Technique: cast, molded, pressed

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Metal

Pair of Art Déco J.M. Frank-Style Dark Iron Consoles by Comte S.A., Argentina
Pair of Art Déco J.M. Frank-Style Dark Iron Consoles by Comte S.A., Argentina

Pair of Art Déco J.M. Frank-Style Dark Iron Consoles by Comte S.A., Argentina

By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.

Located in North Miami, FL

: iron, metal, leather Technique: cast, molded, metalwork Dimensions: 10.5 in x 39.5 in x 30.5 in Date

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

A Round Bistro Table With an Iron Base
A Round Bistro Table With an Iron Base

A Round Bistro Table With an Iron Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This classic bistro table has a beautifully molded cast iron base and a sturdy round top. The top

Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Arched Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood, Group 3
Antique Industrial Arched Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood, Group 3

Antique Industrial Arched Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood, Group 3

Located in Topeka, KS

sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates. There are five patterns in this group, but we have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Set of Six, Group 1
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Set of Six, Group 1

Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Set of Six, Group 1

Located in Topeka, KS

sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These are in wonderful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of 3, Group 5
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of 3, Group 5

Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of 3, Group 5

Located in Topeka, KS

make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These are in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Six, Group 9
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Six, Group 9

Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Six, Group 9

Located in Topeka, KS

the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These are in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Seven – Grp 2
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Seven – Grp 2

Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Seven – Grp 2

Located in Topeka, KS

make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These are in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket or Wine Champagne Cooler
Spanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket or Wine Champagne Cooler

Spanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket or Wine Champagne Cooler

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket Kitchen Pot Cauldron in Cast Iron Popular cast iron cauldron

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Barware

Materials

Iron

Antique Hob Grate
Antique Hob Grate

Antique Hob Grate

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

apron. The iron back plate is highly decorative and beautifully cast, it features a centre stylized

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Wolf Industrial Model 1979 Dress Form Mannequin Adjustable Rolling Stand
Vintage Wolf Industrial Model 1979 Dress Form Mannequin Adjustable Rolling Stand

Vintage Wolf Industrial Model 1979 Dress Form Mannequin Adjustable Rolling Stand

By Wolf Model Form Inc.

Located in Forney, TX

wood, metal, cast iron, and the well worn cotton cloth covering, with hand stitched detail and lace

Category

20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Cast Iron Mold For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast iron mold you’re looking for. Frequently made of iron, metal and brass, every cast iron mold was constructed with great care. There are 25 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron mold you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cast iron mold — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A cast iron mold is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one cast iron mold that is appealing in its simplicity, but Enterprise Manufacturing Company, Griswold Manufacturing and O.C. White produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cast Iron Mold?

A cast iron mold can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,222, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $15,844.
Questions About Cast Iron Mold
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.