Does cast iron outdoor furniture rust?

Yes, cast iron outdoor furniture can rust. This type of oxidation occurs when cast iron comes in contact with high levels of humidity, salty air and certain chemicals. You can reduce the risk of rust by wiping your furniture often and touching up paint when it becomes cracked or chipped. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cast iron furniture.

Is cast iron good for outdoor furniture?

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.

Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs

Mid Century Metal Wire Lounge Chair

Cast Iron Patio Table

Outdoor Patio Dining Chairs

Victorian Feather

Iron Folding Garden Chair

Vintage Outdoor Garden Furniture

1960s Metal Garden Furniture

Folding Outdoor

Midcentury Richard McCarthy Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6

$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.76 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Midcentury Richard McCarthy Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6

By Richard McCarthy

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this nice lot of 6 vintage Richard McCarthy cast iron out door chairs. Width of

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Iron Set

$4,500 / set

H 30 in Dm 42 in

Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Iron Set

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Wrought Iron Dining Set MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Indoor/Outdoor Biomorphic Style Designer Chair In Iron Finish

$1,664 / item

H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in

Indoor/Outdoor Biomorphic Style Designer Chair In Iron Finish

By Albino Miranda

Located in NEW YORK, NY

very durable and requires no maintenance. The chairs are then given an metallic iron finish done by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Scrolling Cast Iron Folding Patio Outdoor Chair, Pair

$890Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 37 in W 13 in D 16 in

Scrolling Cast Iron Folding Patio Outdoor Chair, Pair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Woodard style scrolling cast iron folding patio/outdoor chairs with floral print seat cover and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Midcentury Iron and Glass Outdoor Dining Table and 4 Chairs

Unavailable

H 30 in W 61 in D 34 in

Midcentury Iron and Glass Outdoor Dining Table and 4 Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

- Beautiful details on the frame of this dining table are iconic. scrolled splat on four sturdy chairs with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1960s Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs - Set of 4

Sold

H 31.5 in W 17 in D 15.5 in

1960s Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Esperance, NY

1960s Cast iron outdoor chairs - set of 4.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Victorian Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 4

Sold

H 33 in W 15 in D 14 in

Victorian Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Esperance, NY

Victorian cast iron outdoor chairs, set of 4 Chairs are very well made and are very heavy. They

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Late Victorian Feather and Scroll Cast Iron Chair

Sold

H 30 in W 12 in D 13 in

Late Victorian Feather and Scroll Cast Iron Chair

Located in New Windsor, NY

Sumptuous and intricate Victorian cast iron outdoor chair. Heavy cast iron, circa 1900. A wonderful

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Scrolling Cast Iron Folding Patio Outdoor Chair, Pair

Sold

H 37 in W 13 in D 16 in

Scrolling Cast Iron Folding Patio Outdoor Chair, Pair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Woodard style scrolling cast iron folding patio/outdoor chairs with floral print seat cover and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Handmade Cast Iron Scroll Back Outdoor Dining Chairs

Sold

H 36 in W 21 in L 36 in

Set of 4 Handmade Cast Iron Scroll Back Outdoor Dining Chairs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Set of 4 artisan cast iron patio chairs, 2 sides and 2 armchairs. Features round sculptural backs

Category

Late 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Woodard Cast Iron Mesh Outdoor Chairs, Set of 4

Sold

H 36 in W 26.5 in D 26.75 in

Vintage Woodard Cast Iron Mesh Outdoor Chairs, Set of 4

By Russell Woodard

Located in Esperance, NY

Vintage woodard cast iron mesh outdoor chairs - Set of 4.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Green Cast Iron Outdoor Bistro Set, Table and Two Chairs

Sold

H 27 in Dm 24 in

Antique Green Cast Iron Outdoor Bistro Set, Table and Two Chairs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Lovely antique green cast iron outdoor bistro set that includes a round table and two chairs. The

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Cast Iron Wire Outdoor Lounge Chair

Sold

H 23 in W 25.5 in L 23 in

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Cast Iron Wire Outdoor Lounge Chair

Located in Esperance, NY

Mid-Century Modern heavy cast iron wire outdoor lounge chair.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Cast iron garden armchair

Sold

H 33 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

Cast iron garden armchair

Located in Santa Monica, CA

cast iron lovely outdoor garden chair

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

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Italian Travertine and Glass Coffee Table, 1980s

$1,914Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.9 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in

Italian Travertine and Glass Coffee Table, 1980s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice Italian coffee table from the 80's, handcrafted out of travertine. One round travertine plate and one turnable glass plate. The table is made of beautiful travertine.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Arabesque, Inspired Lacquered Wood Side Table with Brass Top - Large

$1,350 / item

H 20.48 in Dm 15.75 in

Arabesque, Inspired Lacquered Wood Side Table with Brass Top - Large

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Arabesque, Inspired Lacquered Wood Side Table with Brass Top. Our Funky Fusion is a classic side table with a contemporary flare that brings character to your living space. The table...

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2010s African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Asymmetric Arabesque Inspired Console with Lacquered Wood in Bright Orange Color

$4,000 / item

H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in

Asymmetric Arabesque Inspired Console with Lacquered Wood in Bright Orange Color

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Asymmetric Arabesque, Inspired Console with Lacquered Wood in Bright Orange. Our Modern Meets Heritage console design nods to traditional Islamic craftsmanship. Its legs are arabesqu...

Category

2010s Modern Console Tables

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Pair of French Oak Doors, C 1900

$2,950 / set

H 108 in W 34 in D 2 in

Pair of French Oak Doors, C 1900

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The oak frames each supporting three clear glass panes. Finished oak on one side with brass hardware and the other side painted white. Total Width: 68"

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style

$12,746 / set

H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in

Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 8 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,196 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Mid Century Lounge/Sun Chairs in Pine and Striped Cotton Canvas, Denmark, 1970s

$4,800 / set

H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 39.38 in

Mid Century Lounge/Sun Chairs in Pine and Striped Cotton Canvas, Denmark, 1970s

Located in Odense, DK

A refined pair of sun deck lounge chairs crafted from solid pine, featuring strong leather strap detailing and built for lasting comfort. The seats are made with high-quality, stripe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Pine

Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa

$4,800Sale Price|26% Off

H 26 in W 84 in D 32 in

Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs

$6,450 / set

H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in

Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...

Category

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Beech

Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider

$4,111 / item

H 78 in W 42.25 in D 1 in

Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

Sculptural, handcrafted, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering eithe...

Category

2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Paul Frankl for Johnson "Corset" Dining Chairs

$8,500 / set

H 32 in W 25 in D 25 in

Set of Six Paul Frankl for Johnson "Corset" Dining Chairs

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of six Paul Frankl dining chairs for Johnson Furniture. The chairs frames are made of cerused oak and are very sturdy and comfortable. Measures: 32 inches H x 23 in...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

$6,800 / set

H 30.625 in W 27.5 in D 29 in

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut and fabric "Erik Gustav" lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.625"H x 27.5"W x 29.0"...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Six Space Age White Metal Dutch"Raak" Pendant Lamps

$480 / item

H 7.88 in Dm 9.85 in

Set of Six Space Age White Metal Dutch"Raak" Pendant Lamps

By RAAK

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of six elegant modern metal hanging lamps painted white designed by Raak the best known for their organic modern design of the 1960s and 1970s which combined glass and metals ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed

$3,680Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 31 in W 134 in D 111 in

Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed

By Nina Edwards Anker

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Industrial Swing-Out-Seat Outdoor Dining Table

$6,500 / item

H 30 in W 72 in D 29 in

Industrial Swing-Out-Seat Outdoor Dining Table

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

The get back outdoor industrial dining table. Taking our swing out seats a step beyond their usual bar and kitchen counter duties, Tim Byrne, founder of Get Back, Inc. combined them ...

Category

2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

$16,800 / set

H 36 in W 40 in D 30 in

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb chair at Florence Knoll's request ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

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Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cast iron outdoor chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct cast iron outdoor chairs — often made from metal, iron and paint — can elevate any home. We have 7 antique and vintage cast iron outdoor chairs in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Cast iron outdoor chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron outdoor chairs bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made cast iron outdoor chairs over the years, but those made by Chen Chen & Kai Williams, John Salterini and Kramer Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $14,000 highest priced.

Questions About Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs

Does cast iron outdoor furniture rust?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Yes, cast iron outdoor furniture can rust. This type of oxidation occurs when cast iron comes in contact with high levels of humidity, salty air and certain chemicals. You can reduce the risk of rust by wiping your furniture often and touching up paint when it becomes cracked or chipped. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cast iron furniture.
Is cast iron good for outdoor furniture?
1 Answer
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.

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