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Antique Art Nouveau Iron Stove, Yugoslavia, 19th Century
Antique Art Nouveau Iron Stove, Yugoslavia, 19th Century

Antique Art Nouveau Iron Stove, Yugoslavia, 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Antique Art Nouveau stove done in cast iron and blue

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Serbian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks Candelabras by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.
Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks Candelabras by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.

Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks Candelabras by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.

By Schreuder & Olsson, CG Hallberg, Nils Fougstedt, Edvin Ollers, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Malmö, SE

, ceramics, tin, silver, cast iron objects and illustrations, bookbinding and textiles alongside his painting

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk

Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk. Item features a lower cubby storage

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron 19th Century Goat Sculptures After P J Mene , French, circa 1850
Pair of Iron 19th Century Goat Sculptures After P J Mene , French, circa 1850

Pair of Iron 19th Century Goat Sculptures After P J Mene , French, circa 1850

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Central England, GB

sculpted by Pierre Jules Mene in 1844. These fine examples are cast to a high standard in iron. They show

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron & Brass Swivel Candelabra, 1960s
Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron & Brass Swivel Candelabra, 1960s

Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron & Brass Swivel Candelabra, 1960s

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Bainbridge, NY

enameled black cast iron tree form with adjustable and 7 brass detailed enameled Iron candle holders. Each

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Art Deco Wrought Iron Sculpture of Nude Female, ca. 1920’s
American Art Deco Wrought Iron Sculpture of Nude Female, ca. 1920’s

American Art Deco Wrought Iron Sculpture of Nude Female, ca. 1920’s

Located in New York, NY

American Art Deco Nude Female Wrought Iron Sculpture ca. 1920’s DIMENSIONS Height: 13 inches

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique "Fer De Berlin" Bust, Berlin Iron, 19th Century
Antique "Fer De Berlin" Bust, Berlin Iron, 19th Century

Antique "Fer De Berlin" Bust, Berlin Iron, 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Antique bust "fer de Berlin", iron casting, 19th century. Depicting a man in antique robe. High

Category

Antique 1860s German Busts

Materials

Bronze

Cast IronTall Candlestick Holders Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Mid-Century Modern
Cast IronTall Candlestick Holders Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Mid-Century Modern

Cast IronTall Candlestick Holders Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Mid-Century Modern

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage set (2) of 1960s cast iron candlestick holders designed by Jens

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art
1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art

1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Hard to find object, we have never seen another. It is cast metal with a faux verdigris/archaic

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Grenada Style Brutalist Black Iron Bowl
Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Grenada Style Brutalist Black Iron Bowl

Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Grenada Style Brutalist Black Iron Bowl

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage iron bowl in the style of Umanoff. The piece is designed in the Salterini Grenada

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Urns

Materials

Iron

Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra
Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra

Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Cast Iron Square Grid Candle Holder Candelabra Elegant, industrial

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue
19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue

19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue

Located in Doylestown, PA

19th century large Chinese iron ritual wine vessel or jue. Beautifully patinated with traces of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Iron

Handkerchief Design Iron Bowl in the Style of Willy Guhl
Handkerchief Design Iron Bowl in the Style of Willy Guhl

Handkerchief Design Iron Bowl in the Style of Willy Guhl

By Willy Guhl

Located in North Miami, FL

A heavy and oversized iron rough textured centerpiece/ bowl in the shape of a handkerchief in

Category

Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Old Japanese iron ring / circa 20th century / Wall hanging object
Old Japanese iron ring / circa 20th century / Wall hanging object

Old Japanese iron ring / circa 20th century / Wall hanging object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a pair of old iron hoops believed to have originally been attached to a wooden barrel used

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Horse Head Sculpture Iron Figurine Busts Home Decor Plinth Metal Head
Antique Horse Head Sculpture Iron Figurine Busts Home Decor Plinth Metal Head

Antique Horse Head Sculpture Iron Figurine Busts Home Decor Plinth Metal Head

Located in Wembley, GB

An exceptional antique horse head sculpture, masterfully crafted in iron, capturing the raw power

Category

Antique 1880s Greek Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron, Metal

Vantage Pair of Rought Iron Candlesticks
Vantage Pair of Rought Iron Candlesticks

Vantage Pair of Rought Iron Candlesticks

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of candlesticks made of wrought iron with flower shapes at the top of each holder. Under

Category

Early 20th Century North American Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Made to Order Hand Carved Forge Iron and Stone Base Four Lites Candlestic
Made to Order Hand Carved Forge Iron and Stone Base Four Lites Candlestic

Made to Order Hand Carved Forge Iron and Stone Base Four Lites Candlestic

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made to Order Hand Carved Forged Iron and Stone Base Four Lites Candlestick, Hand Crafted Curled

Category

2010s American Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Concrete, Cement, Bronze, Iron

Jens Quistgaard Star Shaped Candle Holder Yellow Green Iron, Danish Modern 1960s
Jens Quistgaard Star Shaped Candle Holder Yellow Green Iron, Danish Modern 1960s

Jens Quistgaard Star Shaped Candle Holder Yellow Green Iron, Danish Modern 1960s

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Ltd, USA. Made 1960s. This is rare version with yellow green lacquer. It's made from cast iron and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Industrial Wood & Cast Iron Double Block Pulley
Industrial Wood & Cast Iron Double Block Pulley

Industrial Wood & Cast Iron Double Block Pulley

Located in Winter Park, FL

A rustic industrial double wood pulley with large cast iron hook. An interesting nautical object

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Elephant on Iron Pedestal, Lost Wax Casting Parcel-Gilt Patina Bronze Sculpture
Elephant on Iron Pedestal, Lost Wax Casting Parcel-Gilt Patina Bronze Sculpture

Elephant on Iron Pedestal, Lost Wax Casting Parcel-Gilt Patina Bronze Sculpture

By Pablo Simunovic

Located in Firenze, IT

front legs. This exquisite solid bronze sculpture of an elephant rests on a vintage iron weight base

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Made to Order Carved Forged Iron and Stone Base Three Lites Candlestick
Made to Order Carved Forged Iron and Stone Base Three Lites Candlestick

Made to Order Carved Forged Iron and Stone Base Three Lites Candlestick

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made to Order Carved Forged Iron and Cast Stone Base Three Lites Candlestick, Hand Crafted in Dark

Category

2010s American Candlesticks

Materials

Cast Stone, Concrete, Cement, Iron

Tripod Jardinière by the Royal Iron Foundry (Berlin) or Gleiwitz, circa 1820
Tripod Jardinière by the Royal Iron Foundry (Berlin) or Gleiwitz, circa 1820

Tripod Jardinière by the Royal Iron Foundry (Berlin) or Gleiwitz, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite cast iron piece attributed to the Royal Iron Foundry in Berlin or Gleiwitz, with a design

Category

Antique 19th Century German Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier, Rustic Design, Tripod Base
19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier, Rustic Design, Tripod Base

19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier, Rustic Design, Tripod Base

Located in High Point, NC

character. The enigmatic silhouette and the dark beauty of the cast iron makes this piece an object to be

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Glass Plate with Iron Base by Argentine A. Churba
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Glass Plate with Iron Base by Argentine A. Churba

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Glass Plate with Iron Base by Argentine A. Churba

By Alberto Churba

Located in North Miami, FL

american contemporary influences. Cast in red and green glass with an iron base, its bold, graphic quality

Category

Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century French Door Ornament
18th Century French Door Ornament

18th Century French Door Ornament

Located in Atlanta, GA

This impressive 18th-century French cast iron horse head ornament is a striking piece of

Category

Antique 18th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Giacometti School Bronze Male Figural Totem Sculpture, Museum Mounted, 20th C
Giacometti School Bronze Male Figural Totem Sculpture, Museum Mounted, 20th C

Giacometti School Bronze Male Figural Totem Sculpture, Museum Mounted, 20th C

By Alberto Giocometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Giacometti School Bronze Figural Staff Sculpture on Iron Base Late 20th Century, 2 pieces Sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet
Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet

Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Ansonia Empire Black Enameled Metal Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Cast Iron Columns

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 19th Century French Boite À Sel or Salt Box
Early 19th Century French Boite À Sel or Salt Box

Early 19th Century French Boite À Sel or Salt Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid oak. Hinged lid with tacked leather tabs. A simple handcrafted box with nice proportions and beautiful patina. Th...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ Candleholders, 1960
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ Candleholders, 1960

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ Candleholders, 1960

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sculptural pair of cast iron “Flower” candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ, 12 candle

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century
Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century

Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an English needlework casket from the Charles II period (1660-1685), with silk work exterior panels depicting various figures and animals, a top mirrored compartmen...

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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of J. W. Fiske Greyhound Garden Statues
Pair of J. W. Fiske Greyhound Garden Statues

Pair of J. W. Fiske Greyhound Garden Statues

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

A large recumbent cast iron greyhound attributed to J.W. Fiske Foundry, New York, circa late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century

1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a Washington DC estate.

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Candleholders, 1960
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Candleholders, 1960

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Candleholders, 1960

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful set of five cast iron candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, black patina with brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900
French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900

French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

, such as cast iron and enamel, transforming everyday objects into works of art. Functional items like

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

French Garden Bird Statue of a Walking Crane, Stands
French Garden Bird Statue of a Walking Crane, Stands

French Garden Bird Statue of a Walking Crane, Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French garden statue of a crane bird. This vintage statue from France, created in cast-stone, in

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Iron

Italian Bronze Sculpture of Young Woman, 1960, with Steel Base
Italian Bronze Sculpture of Young Woman, 1960, with Steel Base

Italian Bronze Sculpture of Young Woman, 1960, with Steel Base

Located in Delray Beach, FL

? Sculpture could be rotate to the sides , or hang on the wall. Exceptional object of art for display

Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Spanish Peacock 2 Ft. Tall Patio Garden Lawn Ornament, Mid-Century
Spanish Peacock 2 Ft. Tall Patio Garden Lawn Ornament, Mid-Century

Spanish Peacock 2 Ft. Tall Patio Garden Lawn Ornament, Mid-Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

, created of cast stone with iron legs, features a lovely little peafowl bird -standing upright with head

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Iron

Threshold 5 Bronze Sculpture
Threshold 5 Bronze Sculpture

Threshold 5 Bronze Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Threshold 5 bronze with frame in iron in oxydised finish and with body sculpture in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Rooster as Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna
Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Rooster as Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Rooster as Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

Located in Stockholm, SE

cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in Nordic mythology. The rooster "Gullinkambe" (golden comb

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Figural Maiden and Poppy Blossom Centerpiece Bowl
Late 19th Century Figural Maiden and Poppy Blossom Centerpiece Bowl

Late 19th Century Figural Maiden and Poppy Blossom Centerpiece Bowl

By Maurice Bouval

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This heavy centerpiece bowl dates to the late 19th century and is composed of cast iron with a gilt

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture
Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture

Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Bibendum Michelin man advertising sculpture. Original white painted heavy and sturdy larger cast

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Threshold Bronze Sculpture
Threshold Bronze Sculpture

Threshold Bronze Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture threshold bronze with frame in iron in oxydised finish and with body sculpture in solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Rare Modernist Cat Doorstop by Hubley
Rare Modernist Cat Doorstop by Hubley

Rare Modernist Cat Doorstop by Hubley

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

. Hubley’s modernist doorstops consistently command higher prices than their typical cast-iron counterparts

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Modern 21st Century "Pot Hole Pistol"  Recycled Sculpture by, Andrew Crawford
A Modern 21st Century "Pot Hole Pistol"  Recycled Sculpture by, Andrew Crawford

A Modern 21st Century "Pot Hole Pistol" Recycled Sculpture by, Andrew Crawford

Located in Englewood, NJ

(American, b.1970) of a recycled cast iron manhole cover which was cut and forged into a pistol. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Tall Vintage Decorative Cage
Tall Vintage Decorative Cage

Tall Vintage Decorative Cage

Located in Brooklyn, NY

paint. The antiqued paint gives character and history to the object. With fleur-de-lis emblem.

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture
19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture

19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

be "level" and spin. Due to the weight of the cast iron base with a protruding screw, which is not

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Ormolu

Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s
Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s

Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s

By Marcello Fantoni, Paul Evans, Silas Seandel

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

. Multifaceted in shape and dimensionally svelte, it rests on a rectangular iron base finished underneath in wood

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Antique 1850s Italian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Danish Piggy Bank for Charity, circa 1920s
Danish Piggy Bank for Charity, circa 1920s

Danish Piggy Bank for Charity, circa 1920s

Located in Copenhagen, K

Lovely piggy bank with inscription aiming to collect money for the society for children’s footwear. This union was established in 1889 and was still active in mid-1930s.

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Vintage 1910s Danish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Object For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron object for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, every cast iron object was constructed with great care. Find 911 options for an antique or vintage cast iron object now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a cast iron object — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cast iron object bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made cast iron object has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hubley Manufacturing Company, Jens Harald Quistgaard and Dansk Designs are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cast Iron Object?

A cast iron object can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,142, while the lowest priced sells for $64 and the highest can go for as much as $274,500.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cast Iron Object
  • 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.