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Fuji Series, N757 Purple Lepidolite Lamppost Table Sculpture
Fuji Series, N757 Purple Lepidolite Lamppost Table Sculpture

Fuji Series, N757 Purple Lepidolite Lamppost Table Sculpture

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Santa Edwiges, MG

. Find a path for yourself that will illuminate the journey, cast in iron and plated in gold. An Oriental

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Brass

Fuji Series, N765 Pink Quartz Lamppost Table Sculpture
Fuji Series, N765 Pink Quartz Lamppost Table Sculpture

Fuji Series, N765 Pink Quartz Lamppost Table Sculpture

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Santa Edwiges, MG

. Find a path for yourself that will illuminate the journey, cast in iron and plated in gold. An Oriental

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Brass

Fuji Series, N829 Diopside Lamppost Table Sculpture
Fuji Series, N829 Diopside Lamppost Table Sculpture

Fuji Series, N829 Diopside Lamppost Table Sculpture

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Santa Edwiges, MG

. Find a path for yourself that will illuminate the journey, cast in iron and plated in gold. An Oriental

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Brass

Fuji Series, Wood and Brass Sculpture N1
Fuji Series, Wood and Brass Sculpture N1

Fuji Series, Wood and Brass Sculpture N1

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Santa Edwiges, MG

. Find a path for yourself that will illuminate the journey, cast in iron and plated in gold. An Oriental

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Fuji Series, Wood and Brass Sculpture N2
Fuji Series, Wood and Brass Sculpture N2

Fuji Series, Wood and Brass Sculpture N2

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Santa Edwiges, MG

. Find a path for yourself that will illuminate the journey, cast in iron and plated in gold. An Oriental

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pescador Series, Fisherman Table Sculpture (Set of 2)
Pescador Series, Fisherman Table Sculpture (Set of 2)

Pescador Series, Fisherman Table Sculpture (Set of 2)

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Santa Edwiges, MG

next dream, with or without fishbones. Delicately formed concrete receives a reel-in hug in plated cast

Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

19th Century Carrara and Verde Antico Marble Chimneypiece
19th Century Carrara and Verde Antico Marble Chimneypiece

19th Century Carrara and Verde Antico Marble Chimneypiece

Located in GB

, together with cast iron inner plates and later hearth.

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Neoclassical Revival Raised Cabinet ~ Dry Bar
Antique Neoclassical Revival Raised Cabinet ~ Dry Bar

Antique Neoclassical Revival Raised Cabinet ~ Dry Bar

Located in Dallas, TX

panel of stylized foliates at the center. A finely cast iron lockwork plate contains the latch lock

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Polished Cast Iron Fire Baskets with Coat of Arms
Pair of Antique Polished Cast Iron Fire Baskets with Coat of Arms

Pair of Antique Polished Cast Iron Fire Baskets with Coat of Arms

Located in London, GB

chamfered standards sit on baluster feet. Above the basket sits a large polished cast iron plate emblazoned

Category

Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Steel

Rare Somatometer, 1842
Rare Somatometer, 1842

Rare Somatometer, 1842

Unavailable|$3,200

Rare Somatometer, 1842

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare somatometer 1842, measures height, which corresponds to military unit placement, cast iron

Category

Antique 1840s European Easels

1950s iron and aluminum Floor Lamp by Fridtjof Schliephacke
1950s iron and aluminum Floor Lamp by Fridtjof Schliephacke

1950s iron and aluminum Floor Lamp by Fridtjof Schliephacke

By Fridtjof Schliephacke

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

production. On the base in the form of a cast iron plate stand two aluminum columns, which are connected by

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Cast Iron Fireback Plate, 18th Century
Cast Iron Fireback Plate, 18th Century

Cast Iron Fireback Plate, 18th Century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

Dated from the 18th century, cast iron fireback plate decorated with Love and Mars. Love holds the

Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Two Large Art Nouveau Cast Iron Zodiac Wall plates
Two Large Art Nouveau Cast Iron Zodiac Wall plates

Two Large Art Nouveau Cast Iron Zodiac Wall plates

Located in Wien, AT

Two giant wall panels made of cast iron - heavy! Shown are the 12 Zodiac - In the style of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Panelling

Materials

Iron

American Art Deco Chrome Plated, Cast Iron Table Lamp
American Art Deco Chrome Plated, Cast Iron Table Lamp

American Art Deco Chrome Plated, Cast Iron Table Lamp

Located in Port Hope, ON

This is a very pretty American Art Deco table lamp. Rising up from the stepped oblong base is the "U" shaped frame of the lamp at the base of which sits an incised target shaped disk...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Bösendorfer 170 Grand Piano
Bösendorfer 170 Grand Piano

Bösendorfer 170 Grand Piano

Unavailable|$53,521

Bösendorfer 170 Grand Piano

By Bösendorfer

Located in Bath, GB

following restoration work completed: Complete restring Fine regulation Cast iron plate re-guild

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Musical Instruments

Cast Iron Arched Insert Chimney Plate and Grate, 20th Century
Cast Iron Arched Insert Chimney Plate and Grate, 20th Century

Cast Iron Arched Insert Chimney Plate and Grate, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Reclaimed detailed cast iron fire insert with chimney plate and grate. Overall size below. A break

Category

20th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Staircase Balluster from the Chicago Stock Exchange
19th Century Cast Iron Staircase Balluster from the Chicago Stock Exchange

19th Century Cast Iron Staircase Balluster from the Chicago Stock Exchange

By Louis Sullivan

Located in Chicago, IL

Original 19th century historically important single ornamental cast iron interior staircase

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Elevator Grille from the Manhattan Building
19th Century Cast Iron Elevator Grille from the Manhattan Building

19th Century Cast Iron Elevator Grille from the Manhattan Building

By Winslow Brothers

Located in Chicago, IL

cast iron interior elevator lobby grille panel salvaged from the extant Downtown Chicago Manhattan

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Architectural Ele...

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Wainscot Staircase Panel from Historic Rookery Building
19th Century Cast Iron Wainscot Staircase Panel from Historic Rookery Building

19th Century Cast Iron Wainscot Staircase Panel from Historic Rookery Building

By John Wellborn Root

Located in Chicago, IL

Finely executed museum-quality 19th century American interior copper-plated cast iron angled

Category

Antique 1880s American Renaissance Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Mid Century 5 Light Cast Iron Ceiling Fixture 1930s
Mid Century 5 Light Cast Iron Ceiling Fixture 1930s

Mid Century 5 Light Cast Iron Ceiling Fixture 1930s

By Lightolier

Located in Prescott, AZ

This cast iron and chrome fixture shows the distinct direction design & style was taking in the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Rare 17th Century Antique Cast Iron Fireback from France
Rare 17th Century Antique Cast Iron Fireback from France

Rare 17th Century Antique Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

This large and thick antique cast-iron fire plate presents a beautiful foundry work. Its

Category

Antique 1660s French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Five Shade Vintage 1920s Tudor Fixture, Original Copper over Cast Iron Finish
Five Shade Vintage 1920s Tudor Fixture, Original Copper over Cast Iron Finish

Five Shade Vintage 1920s Tudor Fixture, Original Copper over Cast Iron Finish

Located in Prescott, AZ

shades. With its cast hammered finish and wonderful patina it will set perfectly in almost any bungalow

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Symphony Oval Bathtub with Gold-Plated Brass Tubes by Maison Valentina
Symphony Oval Bathtub with Gold-Plated Brass Tubes by Maison Valentina

Symphony Oval Bathtub with Gold-Plated Brass Tubes by Maison Valentina

By Maison Valentina

Located in New York, NY

white casted iron giving it a clean look that is perfect for any luxury bathroom project.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century Copper-Plated Staircase Baluster from the Guaranty Building
Late 19th Century Copper-Plated Staircase Baluster from the Guaranty Building

Late 19th Century Copper-Plated Staircase Baluster from the Guaranty Building

By Louis Sullivan

Located in Chicago, IL

Original late 19th century museum-quality copper-plated ornamental cast iron interior guaranty or

Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Casted Brass Mármol Floor Lamp by Covet House
Contemporary Casted Brass Mármol Floor Lamp by Covet House

Contemporary Casted Brass Mármol Floor Lamp by Covet House

By Covet House

Located in New York, NY

Height: 180 cm, 70.86 in Diameter: 14.17 in Materials and finishes Body: Casted brass with matte

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal, Aluminum, Silver, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Lumiere Console in Glass and Gold Plated Brass by Boca do Lobo
Lumiere Console in Glass and Gold Plated Brass by Boca do Lobo

Lumiere Console in Glass and Gold Plated Brass by Boca do Lobo

By Boca Do Lobo

Located in New York, NY

, Gold Plated Brass, Casted Brass, Wood. DIMENSIONS W 150 CM H 250 CM W 59 IN H 98.4 IN

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Lumière Round Mirror Lamp in Glass and Gold-Plated Brass by Boca do Lobo
Lumière Round Mirror Lamp in Glass and Gold-Plated Brass by Boca do Lobo

Lumière Round Mirror Lamp in Glass and Gold-Plated Brass by Boca do Lobo

By Boca Do Lobo

Located in New York, NY

Plated Brass, Casted Brass, Wood, Stainless Steel. DIMENSIONS Ø 200 CM D 103 CM H 220 CM Ø 78.7 IN D

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century Highly Decorative Medallion, American Radiator Company
Late 19th Century Highly Decorative Medallion, American Radiator Company

Late 19th Century Highly Decorative Medallion, American Radiator Company

By American Radiator Company

Located in New York, NY

Last quarter of the 19th century decorative copper-plated cast-iron oval medallion having elegant

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Finnish Floor Lamp Attributed Tapio Wirkkala
Finnish Floor Lamp Attributed Tapio Wirkkala

Finnish Floor Lamp Attributed Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in New York, NY

A cast iron cylinder supports a dull nickel rod piercing a teak sphere which connects a nickel

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Nickel

Set of Three American Art Deco Chrome, Geometric Twin Candle-Form, Wall Sconces
Set of Three American Art Deco Chrome, Geometric Twin Candle-Form, Wall Sconces

Set of Three American Art Deco Chrome, Geometric Twin Candle-Form, Wall Sconces

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautiful set of three American Art Deco chrome fan-shaped, geometric twin candle-form wall sconces have been meticulously re-chromed and re-wired by the previous owner. They di...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Iron

English Art Deco/Machine Age Chrome & Black Torchiere with Red Fiberglass Shade
English Art Deco/Machine Age Chrome & Black Torchiere with Red Fiberglass Shade

English Art Deco/Machine Age Chrome & Black Torchiere with Red Fiberglass Shade

Located in Port Hope, ON

natural colored cast iron and held in place by three dome topped screws. The slender polished chrome shaft

Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Large Vintage Chrome and Black MCM Lights
Large Vintage Chrome and Black MCM Lights

Large Vintage Chrome and Black MCM Lights

By Lightolier

Located in Prescott, AZ

Two matching vintage lights available, priced each. Wonderful blend of Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco. Large, 16 1/2 inch custard glass shade on original fitter refinished to matc...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Modern Matte Champagne Patagon Suspension Lamp by Covet House
Modern Matte Champagne Patagon Suspension Lamp by Covet House

Modern Matte Champagne Patagon Suspension Lamp by Covet House

By Covet House

Located in New York, NY

Powder Casted Polish Brass With Champagne Color Brass With Glossy White Light Led: Lighting Lamps Light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Masssive Centrepiece Craftsman Fixture, circa 1910
Masssive Centrepiece Craftsman Fixture, circa 1910

Masssive Centrepiece Craftsman Fixture, circa 1910

Located in Prescott, AZ

patina intact. Made of bronze or brass plated cast iron and bronze. Perfect for an entry light or over

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Gino Sarfatti Labeled Early Mod. 566 Midcentury Table Lamp for Arteluce 1956
Gino Sarfatti Labeled Early Mod. 566 Midcentury Table Lamp for Arteluce 1956

Gino Sarfatti Labeled Early Mod. 566 Midcentury Table Lamp for Arteluce 1956

By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Milan, Italy

cast iron, the stem of chrome-plated brass. The spot can be adjusted simply sliding it on the stem and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron, Sheet Metal

Vintage round 4-5- persons dining table by Pastoe, 1970s
Vintage round 4-5- persons dining table by Pastoe, 1970s

Vintage round 4-5- persons dining table by Pastoe, 1970s

By Pastoe

Located in Deventer, NL

melamine/formica finish, chrome leg and chrome-plated cast iron star base. Table is not marked. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Portable Jockey Scales, The Fairbank Co, Birmingham, England
Early 20th Century Portable Jockey Scales, The Fairbank Co, Birmingham, England

Early 20th Century Portable Jockey Scales, The Fairbank Co, Birmingham, England

By The Fairbank Co Ltd

Located in Ferndown, Dorset

produced from cast iron with brass plates to place the weights (full set of which are included). Designed

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Metal

70's Chrome Floorlamp
70's Chrome Floorlamp

70's Chrome Floorlamp

Unavailable|$1,724

70's Chrome Floorlamp

Located in VUGHT, NL

positions and hights. Cast iron floor plate covered with chrome plate (has a few minor bumps). Special floor

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards
Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards

By Warren Platner

Located in Köln, NRW

columns with special cast iron foot brackets chrome-plated, table top covered with black leather/edge

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Belgian Chocolate Scale
19th Century Belgian Chocolate Scale

19th Century Belgian Chocolate Scale

Located in Antwerp, BE

This 19th century scale has marble plates to weigh chocolates. Made of cast iron with the original

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Scientific Instruments

"Beardslee" Gothic Shower Light Fixture 'Five-Light'
"Beardslee" Gothic Shower Light Fixture 'Five-Light'

"Beardslee" Gothic Shower Light Fixture 'Five-Light'

By Beardslee Chandelier Co.

Located in Vancouver, BC

Arts & Crafts/Gothic style, circa 1910. Plated cast iron restored to its original dark cinnamon bronze

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

French Art Deco Barber Chair in Mahogany
French Art Deco Barber Chair in Mahogany

French Art Deco Barber Chair in Mahogany

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

1930s barber chair in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, base in nickel plated cast iron. Backrest

Category

Antique 1830s French Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Small Oak Longcase Clock Signed, "Suggate, Halesworth"
Small Oak Longcase Clock Signed, "Suggate, Halesworth"

Small Oak Longcase Clock Signed, "Suggate, Halesworth"

Located in Kent, GB

& Walker. The dials were produced with a cast iron false-plate, which allowed a clockmaker in a different

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Small Oak Longcase Clock Signed Suggate, Halesworth
Small Oak Longcase Clock Signed Suggate, Halesworth

Small Oak Longcase Clock Signed Suggate, Halesworth

Located in Kent, GB

& Walker. The dials were produced with a cast iron false-plate, which allowed a clockmaker in a different

Category

Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette Crystal Palace
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette Crystal Palace

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette Crystal Palace

By John Tongue

Located in Uckfield, Sussex

of prefabricated cast iron and panes of plate glass. Designed by architect Joseph Paxton, the

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century White-Glazed Terra Cotta Block from the Schelsinger & Mayer Sto
19th Century White-Glazed Terra Cotta Block from the Schelsinger & Mayer Sto

19th Century White-Glazed Terra Cotta Block from the Schelsinger & Mayer Sto

By Louis Sullivan

Located in Chicago, IL

stonecutters were having a strike in 1898 during the time of construction. The lavish bronze-plated cast-iron

Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Cast iron plate
Antique Cast iron plate

Antique Cast iron plate

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Cast iron plate with noble crest and rampant lions mis. 78 x 89 cm, 18th century

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Fireplace Cast Iron Plate

Antique Fireplace Cast Iron Plate

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique Fireplace Cast iron Plate

Category

Antique 1650s Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Antique Cast Iron Plate for Fireplace

Antique Cast Iron Plate for Fireplace

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique Cast Iron Plate for Fireplace

Category

Antique 16th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Antique cast iron plate "roy de France Lovis XIV" and coat of arms, '600 France
Antique cast iron plate "roy de France Lovis XIV" and coat of arms, '600 France

Antique cast iron plate "roy de France Lovis XIV" and coat of arms, '600 France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique cast iron plate representing the Sun King on horseback, with the inscription "roy de France

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Fire Back, English, Victorian, Cast Iron, Plate, 19th Century
Antique Fire Back, English, Victorian, Cast Iron, Plate, 19th Century

Antique Fire Back, English, Victorian, Cast Iron, Plate, 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique fire back, an English, Victorian, cast iron fire plate from the late 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique cast iron for Fireplace
Antique cast iron for Fireplace

Antique cast iron for Fireplace

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique cast iron for Fireplace , cast iron plate depicting Moses with the book, meas. cm 49 x 55 h

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Large Wrought Iron Fire Basket
Large Wrought Iron Fire Basket

Large Wrought Iron Fire Basket

Located in London, GB

A heavy and substantial oval fire basket, with three paw feet, cast iron plates to retain heat and

Category

20th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six Jens Quistgaard Candle Holders
Set of Six Jens Quistgaard Candle Holders

Set of Six Jens Quistgaard Candle Holders

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six single cadle holding cast iron plates by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Candle Holders

Materials

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.