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George Jack. Arts & Crafts cast iron plated copper & Cipollino marble fireplace
By Longden of Sheffield, George Jack
Located in London, GB
George Washington Jack for Longden and Co. An Arts & Crafts fireplace crafted from cast iron for
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Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Copper, Iron

French Decorative Cast Iron Plate with Cow Calf and Farmer, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cast iron engraving plate was probably made for an agricultural contest. 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Prints

Materials

Iron

Cast iron fireplace bottom plate, with sculpted mythological figures, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
antique Cast iron fireplace bottom plate, with sculpted mythological figures, original from the
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Geometric Design Lounge Chair in Fibreglass and Leather
Located in London, GB
fibreglass upholstered in fine black nappa leather . The chair is inserted on a cast iron plate to allow it
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Cast-Iron Chimney Plate 18th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Square shaped iron-cast chimney plate from an old French castle depicting draped torches. France
Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This copper-plated cast iron Santa Claus nutcracker was manufactured in England, circa 1880s. It
Category

Antique 1880s English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Fireplace bottom plate in cast iron with lilies and crown
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
fireplace bottom plate in cast iron with lilies and crown, size 54 x 54 cm, mid-nineteenth century
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Fireplace Plate with Picador, Bullfighting, Cast Iron, Spain, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Fireplace plate with Picador. Molten iron, Spain, early 20th century Fireplace background plate
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Other Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Wall Plates from August Kitschelt, Set of 2
By August Kitschelt's Erben
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Two very large cast iron wall panels from the early Historicist period. Depicting the 12 signs of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast iron fireplace back plate, richly carved with human figures, 19th century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Cast iron fireplace back plate, richly carved with human figures, 19th century, cm L 50 x H 58
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Cast Iron and Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom wall mirror features an antique, neoclassical, cast iron and nickel plated fireplace
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Victorian Style Polished Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile and attractive Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert. An outer plate with splayed
Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
iron plate with the coat of arms of France. The two tones of marble in the mantel are found in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Unique 1950s Cast Iron Stove Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mirror inserted into an antique cast iron stove plate, amazing details around the frame making it
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Unique 1950s Cast Iron Stove Mirror
Unique 1950s Cast Iron Stove Mirror
H 28 in W 24.5 in D 0.5 in
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
factory wall light White enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate diameter cast iron wall piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate
By Young Son & Marlow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No chips or cracks to the Stoneware tray. Heavy item about 60 lbs. Seems to be working, but you will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray. Ironstone stone...
Category

Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Cast Iron Wall Light Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Black enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate diameter cast iron wall piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall light Black enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate Diameter cast iron wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Black enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate diameter cast iron wall piece
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Elk, Nature Scene Cast Iron Plaque by Bradley Hubbard Co., circa 1880
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Incline Village, NV
which do not detract from the overall composition. The 5/8" brass plated cast iron frame is decorated in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron & Chrome Articulating Floor Lamp with Holophane Shade, Circa 1930
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th century steel, chrome plate, cast iron and black column floor lamp with clear holophane
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

1980s Pair of Bookcases, Cast Iron, Transparent and Red Thick Plexiglas - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of bookcases with cast iron base, transparent and red thick plexiglas stands and shelves
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

French Art Nouveau Cast Iron gueridon with Floral Decoration ca. 1900, stamped
Located in Salzburg, AT
and delicate cast iron gueridon with 2 plates on three outwardly curved legs. The entire structure is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Gueridon

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Solid Brass and Cast Iron Mechanical 'Fight' Style Bell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
iron back plate shows a simple raised pattern and the mechanism is steel. The hammer is wood, which
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Cast Iron Table Base with Black and White Marble Tabletop by Oscar Bach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast Iron Table Base with Back & Gold Marble Attributed to Oscar Bach
Category

Early 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold, Metal, Iron

Antique Silvered Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop Duke of Wellington Irish Interest
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish and quite rare heavy gauge silvered chisel Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop of exceptional
Category

Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Glass Plate with Iron Base by Argentine A. Churba
By Alberto Churba
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Mid-Century Modern large decorative glass plate with iron base by argentine
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron

American Bronze-Plated Iron Fireback with Crest, Torch and Foliate Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This bronze-plated cast iron fireback was removed from an upper east side townhouse in Manhattan
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
maintaining the original tone of the instrument. The cast iron plate was re-gilded and the entire action has
Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

forged coffee table with cast glass by Lothar Klute
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
- 137 cm x 69 cm x 44 cm - 1980s early artwork by Lothar Klute - forged iron - 4 thick cast-glass
Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptionally rare pair of 1884 copper-plated lion andirons designed by Arthur Osborne for the
Category

Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Andirons

Materials

Copper, Iron

17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period
Located in Soest, NL
Gothic Period German stove plate depicting Lot and his daughters. The stove plate is made of cast
Category

Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3399 - Antique and rare cast iron fireplace plate with Louis XIV heraldic emblem: "fleur de lys
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Ironstone

Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 0.79 in
Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Theater Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
. Each dome is 7" diameter. Good quality iron work with large rivets and heavy cast iron back plate. In
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron

19th Century English Iron Garden Plant Stand - Antique Victorian Floral Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Victorian period six pot plant holder in white painted cast iron with perforated plates
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, 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

Lumiere Round Mirror - Forged Gold-Plated Hammered Brass - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
topped by an elegant pane lantern hand-sculpted by a casting mold. Born from the rich tradition of iron
Category

2010s Portuguese Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Stainless Steel, Iron

Lumiere Rectangular Mirror - Forged Gold-Plated Hammered Brass - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
The mystic of late XIX century boulevards are brought home by the masterpiece Lumière big mirror lamp. A confluence of Victorian street lights and architectural tectonic form, the Lu...
Category

2010s Portuguese Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Stainless Steel, Iron

17th C Ming Plates
Located in Nijlen, BE
of color from blue-white to celadon. Each plate with cast iron base incl. Available as a set, as well
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

17th C Ming Plates
17th C Ming Plates
H 1.97 in Dm 9.85 in
Italian Neverino Murano Glass Plate with Base by Gae Aulenti for Luciano Vistosi
By Gae Aulenti, Luciano Vistosi
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century italian Neverino Murano glass decorative plate with iron base designed by Gae
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Minimalist Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, Brass and Iron
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful minimalist floor lamp by Rupert Nikoll. Features a cast iron base with thin brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Scrolled Wrought Iron Firebasket in the Arts & Crafts Manner
Located in London, GB
ample burning area contained by three shaped bars to front and cast iron back plate behind. Arts
Category

Late 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Iron Floor Lamp in Gold-Brown by Banci, Florence 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
, cast iron floor lamp. Gold-plated metal center foot and base - abstract exterior decoration painted
Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th C Country House Campaign Ox Blood Leather Iron Rocking Chair R.W. Winfield
By R.W. Winfield Birmingham
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Victorian cast iron and leather upholstered rocking armchair attributed to R.W.Winfield second
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 12 Knife Rests in the Art Deco Style of Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
. Each piece is made of a cast iron with a plated chrome. The set which is made of a cast iron which is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Pair Chrome Bill Curry Handmade Oversize Jacks - Jax Bookends Doorstops 1960s
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of these exist, but all were made the same way. First, the general shape is cast, as shown by the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black & Nickel, Made to Order
By Shaun Kasperbauer, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
warm and inviting glow onto a polished central stem grounded by a cast iron base. With it’s refined
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Pair of Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black and Brass, Made to Order
By Shaun Kasperbauer, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
warm and inviting glow onto a polished central stem grounded by a cast iron base. With it’s refined
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Steel, Aluminum

Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black and Brass, Made to Order
By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
warm and inviting glow onto a polished central stem grounded by a cast iron base. With it’s refined
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Art Deco Metal Vintage Floor lamp Ikora by WMF Germany circa 1928
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Art Deco uplighter "Ikora" executed by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF, circa 1928. The floor lamp was embossed with the label WMF Ikora. One bulb E 27 on/off switch...
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nickel silver and brass enameled iron coach lanterns with the original circular
Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Brass, Iron, Nickel

Rare Bauhaus Table Lamp 'Piccolo' by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler, 1930s
By Bünte und Remmler, Christian Dell
Located in Munich, DE
BuR 3244. Executed in dark brown enameled and partly nickel-plated brass, aluminium and cast iron
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

An Antique Regency Style English Half Hob Grate
By Carron
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial half hob grate in cast iron with brass reflector plates and embellishments
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

An Antique Regency Style English Half Hob Grate
An Antique Regency Style English Half Hob Grate
H 24.41 in W 34.06 in D 11.03 in
Pair Parzinger Style Rembrandt Masterpieces Brass Candlestick Torch Table Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bainbridge, NY
shades (5H x 6D top) with round balanced plated brass and cast iron weighted base. Classic. Timeless
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Antique George III Style Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
cast at the hand of its Georgian blacksmith. The tall cast iron back plate depicts a Neoclassical scene
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique George III Style Fire Grate
Antique George III Style Fire Grate
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 11.42 in
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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Slender Black Table Lamp with Brass details
By Tommi Parzinger, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
by a weighted Cast Iron underside. With lacquered Brass accents throughout. Original triple Ceramic
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Floor Lamp, Italy, 1980
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Barcelona, ES
Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913-2016) Floor lamp Manufactured by Azucena, Italy, 1980. Cast iron
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

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Cast Iron Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cast iron plate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, every cast iron plate was constructed with great care. There are 86 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron plate you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cast iron plate, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cast iron plate is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cast iron plate over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Shaun Kasperbauer and Souda are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Plate?

A cast iron plate can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,550, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $23,569.
Questions About Cast Iron Plate
  • 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.