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George Jack. Arts & Crafts cast iron plated copper & Cipollino marble fireplace
George Jack. Arts & Crafts cast iron plated copper & Cipollino marble fireplace

George Jack. Arts & Crafts cast iron plated copper & Cipollino marble fireplace

By George Jack, Longden of Sheffield

Located in London, GB

George Washington Jack for Longden and Co. An Arts & Crafts fireplace crafted from cast iron for

Category

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
French Decorative Cast Iron Plate with Cow Calf and Farmer, 19th Century

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
Cast iron fireplace bottom plate, with sculpted mythological figures, Italy

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
Geometric Design Lounge Chair in Fibreglass and Leather

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
French Cast-Iron Chimney Plate 18th Century

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
Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s

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
Fireplace bottom plate in cast iron with lilies and crown

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

Antique Cast Iron Wall Plates from August Kitschelt, Set of 2
Antique Cast Iron Wall Plates from August Kitschelt, Set of 2

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
Cast iron fireplace back plate, richly carved with human figures, 19th century

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

Large Antique Cast Iron Fireback with Mythological Scene
Large Antique Cast Iron Fireback with Mythological Scene

Large Antique Cast Iron Fireback with Mythological Scene

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

, 17th century fireplace plate, French fireback, decorative cast iron, antique architectural element

Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Pharmacy Scale & Weights c.1890-1930
Antique Cast Iron Pharmacy Scale & Weights c.1890-1930

Antique Cast Iron Pharmacy Scale & Weights c.1890-1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A cast iron balance scale with bronze plated dish and embossed maker's mark "Lewis's 7lb

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Cast Iron and Brass Wall Mirror
Neoclassical Cast Iron and Brass Wall Mirror

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

French Sand-Beige Limestone Timeless Slow Living Antique Chimney Piece
French Sand-Beige Limestone Timeless Slow Living Antique Chimney Piece

French Sand-Beige Limestone Timeless Slow Living Antique Chimney Piece

Located in Beervelde, BE

, light country and slow-living concepts. Easy to match with brick or herringbone firebacks, cast-iron

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson

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
Unique 1950s Cast Iron Stove Mirror

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

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate
Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

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

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights

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

Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Cast Iron Wall Light Sconces
Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Cast Iron Wall Light Sconces

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

French Frosted Glass Cast Iron Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
French Frosted Glass Cast Iron Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps

French Frosted Glass Cast Iron Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Glass sconce / flush mount metal E27 / E26 bulb holder with frosted glass shade cast iron ceiling

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights

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

Enamel, Iron, Brass

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

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, Iron, Wrought Iron

American Bronze-Plated Iron Fireback with Crest, Torch and Foliate Motifs
American Bronze-Plated Iron Fireback with Crest, Torch and Foliate Motifs

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
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

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

Large Sheffield Plate Mirrored Table Centerpiece / Plateau, Attributed Boulton
Large Sheffield Plate Mirrored Table Centerpiece / Plateau, Attributed Boulton

Large Sheffield Plate Mirrored Table Centerpiece / Plateau, Attributed Boulton

By Matthew Boulton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and iron reinforced base, consistent with early 19th-century Sheffield plate manufacture. The four

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass & Cast Sconces Wall Lights
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass & Cast Sconces Wall Lights

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass & Cast Sconces Wall Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial wall light Black enamel shade, brass and cast iron arm and wall plate Diameter cast

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period
17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period

17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

Silver-plated candlesticks by William Tonks and Sons, late 19th century
Silver-plated candlesticks by William Tonks and Sons, late 19th century

Silver-plated candlesticks by William Tonks and Sons, late 19th century

Located in London, GB

William Tonks & Sons Pair of Late 19th Century Silver Plated Table Candlesticks A finely crafted

Category

Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron, Silver Plate

Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem

Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem

$1,259Sale Price|20% Off

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

Nineteenth Century Iron Sphinx Door Knocker
Nineteenth Century Iron Sphinx Door Knocker

Nineteenth Century Iron Sphinx Door Knocker

Located in London, GB

A well cast nineteenth century Sphinx door knocker, cast iron, with new strike plate. In good

Category

Antique 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Sconces
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Sconces

Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Large 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

Art Deco Copper & Iron w Slag Glass Table Lamp Nude Dancing Female C1935
Art Deco Copper & Iron w Slag Glass Table Lamp Nude Dancing Female C1935

Art Deco Copper & Iron w Slag Glass Table Lamp Nude Dancing Female C1935

By Frankart

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous simple yet elegant dancing nude woman from the Art Deco period. Copper over iron and cast

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Iron

1930s Bauhaus nickel plated Sistrah table lamp T 2 by Otto Müller yellow shade
1930s Bauhaus nickel plated Sistrah table lamp T 2 by Otto Müller yellow shade

1930s Bauhaus nickel plated Sistrah table lamp T 2 by Otto Müller yellow shade

By Otto Müller

Located in Berlin, DE

the light angle. Hardware in nickel-plated brass and polished steel. Conceived as an upscale desk lamp

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Lumiere Round Mirror - Forged Gold-Plated Hammered Brass - Boca do Lobo
Lumiere Round Mirror - Forged Gold-Plated Hammered Brass - Boca do Lobo

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
Lumiere Rectangular Mirror - Forged Gold-Plated Hammered Brass - Boca do Lobo

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

Italian Neverino Murano Glass Plate with Base by Gae Aulenti for Luciano Vistosi
Italian Neverino Murano Glass Plate with Base by Gae Aulenti for Luciano Vistosi

Italian Neverino Murano Glass Plate with Base by Gae Aulenti for Luciano Vistosi

By Luciano Vistosi, Gae Aulenti

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
Minimalist Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, Brass and 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
Large Scrolled Wrought Iron Firebasket in the Arts & Crafts Manner

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

Antiques french Scale France 20th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors
Antiques french Scale France 20th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors

Antiques french Scale France 20th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Antique Cast Iron Balance Scale with Brass Plates – Vintage French Decorative Piece Description

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th C Country House Campaign Ox Blood Leather Iron Rocking Chair R.W. Winfield
19th C Country House Campaign Ox Blood Leather Iron Rocking Chair R.W. Winfield

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

Industrial Coat Rack by Clark Equipment, 1970s
Industrial Coat Rack by Clark Equipment, 1970s

Industrial Coat Rack by Clark Equipment, 1970s

Located in Brussel, BE

industrial and construction machinery and equipment. All in chrome-plated metal with a black cast-iron base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Pair Chrome Bill Curry Handmade Oversize Jacks - Jax Bookends Doorstops 1960s
Pair Chrome Bill Curry Handmade Oversize Jacks - Jax Bookends Doorstops 1960s

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

19th Century French Door Knocker With Dog
19th Century French Door Knocker With Dog

19th Century French Door Knocker With Dog

Located in Ross, CA

19th century French cast iron door knocker and back plate with face of bulldog.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

c1930 Art Deco / Machine Age Copper and Walnut Floor Lamp by FrankArt (signed)
c1930 Art Deco / Machine Age Copper and Walnut Floor Lamp by FrankArt (signed)

c1930 Art Deco / Machine Age Copper and Walnut Floor Lamp by FrankArt (signed)

By Frankart

Located in Southampton, NJ

design with spear-like points at the top of the lamp pole. The lamp is marked on the iron lamp weight

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper, Iron

Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black and Brass, In Stock
Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black and Brass, In Stock

Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black and Brass, In Stock

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

Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black & Nickel, In Stock
Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black & Nickel, In Stock

Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black & Nickel, In Stock

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
Art Deco Metal Vintage Floor lamp Ikora by WMF Germany circa 1928

Art Deco Metal Vintage Floor lamp Ikora by WMF Germany circa 1928

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage floor lamp or uplighter executed by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF, circa 1928. A beautiful floor lamp or uplighter showing a company label WMF Ikora. One bu...

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black & Nickel, Made to Order
Signal Table Lamp from Souda, Black & Nickel, Made to Order

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

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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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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.