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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

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

Cast Iron Toy Duck Mold, England 1950s
Cast Iron Toy Duck Mold, England 1950s
H 4.75 in W 11.25 in D 4.25 in
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 Small
Odyssey Single Pendant Small
H 9.9 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
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

Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
Odyssey Single Pendant Medium
H 12.8 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
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 Large
Odyssey Single Pendant Large
H 15.8 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
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
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
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

Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Pot / Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron kitchen cauldron with handles from Galicia, Spain, 1920s-1930s. Made in molded/cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Pot / Vessel
Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Pot / Vessel
H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 12.6 in
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
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

19th Century French Cast Iron Urn
19th Century French Cast Iron Urn
H 20.87 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
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

Oversized Cast Iron 19th century Enterprise Coffee Grinder, Philadelphia
By Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an oversized cast iron 19th century polychrome hand crank coffee grinder embossed
Category

Antique 1870s American Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Modernist Cast Iron Teapot – Minimal Bauhaus Style, France 1940s
By Franz Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in ROUEN, FR
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
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
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
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
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

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

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
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

Pair of American Cast Iron and Painted Garden Planters, Circa 1825
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron garden planters with floral molded edges, scrolled dragon handles, and
Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Urns

Materials

Iron

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
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
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
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

A sculpture of a male figure,  cast
A sculpture of a male figure,  cast
H 31.5 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
actual industrial brass and iron molds for eyeglass frames, each one museum mounted on later iron stands
Category

20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast
Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
1940s Giacometti-Style Expressionist Iron Square Coffee Table with Birds, France
By Alberto Giacometti, Alberto and Diego Giacometti, 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

English Brass Serpentine Pierced Gallery Molded Edge Fire Place Fender, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English serpentine cast brass fire place fender with a hand chased pierced gallery and molded edge
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Spanish Rustic Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel with Rusty Original 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
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

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

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

'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

'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

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

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
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

French Art Deco chandelier with iron Storks, signed ROS by ‘DEGUÉ’ circa 1930s
By Degué
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Magnificent, quintessentially French, Art Deco, antique, wrought iron and glass, pendant chandelier
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank's Iron 'Croisillon' Lamps for Argentine Company Comte
By Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A. Material: iron, metal, cord Technique: cast, molded, pressed, metalwork
Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

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: 39.5 in x 31 in x 10.5 in Date
Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank's Iron Design Table Lamps for Argentine Company Comte
By Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
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 Mid-20th Century Iron Guéridons Tables by Jean Michel-Frank for 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

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 Horse Head Sculpture Iron Figurine Busts Home Decor Plinth Metal Head
Located in Wembley, GB
figure. Antique Decorative Figurine. Horse Head, Iron In excellent condition.
Category

Antique 1880s Greek Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal

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
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
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
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

18th Century French Religious Fer a Hosties Eucharist Host Iron Waffle Press
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1765, French fer a hosties (cast iron host press / host mold
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Iron

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
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

Antique Hob Grate
Antique Hob Grate
H 35 in W 38 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Set of Five Outdoor Dining by Russell Woodard C1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
fiberglass top table with a great iron base. No umbrella hole but one can be outfitted professionally. Set
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Style of Paul Kiss Table Lamp
By Degué, Paul Kiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco table lamp in the style of Paul Kiss, circa 1925, cast iron with Degue
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

20th C. British Military Folding Steel Blade Machete/Sword by Joseph Westby & Co
Located in North Miami, FL
: Joseph Westby & Co. Material: steel, metal, iron, synthetic, bakelite Technique: hammered, plated, molded
Category

Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

19th Century Chinese Jian Sword with a Double-Edged Metal Blade and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, brass, copper, wood, animal skin, zinc Technique: forged, hammered
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Copper, Iron, Brass, Zinc

Outstanding Set of French Gothic Andirons
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding set of French Gothic period andirons in cast iron. Expertly molded with sensational
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Outstanding Set of French Gothic Andirons
Outstanding Set of French Gothic Andirons
H 28.75 in W 10.63 in D 25.25 in
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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 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.