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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

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

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

Vintage 1960s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Cast 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

  • Cast Iron Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
  • Cast Iron Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
  • Cast Iron Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
  • Cast Iron Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
H 18.9 in. W 18.9 in. D 0.79 in.
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

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 More Folk Art

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

Fancy Torchères/Candlesticks in Gilded Cast Iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy torchères/candlesticks in gilded cast iron Spiral-shaped body, made of iron. With a wide
Category

20th Century French Torchères

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming Victorian style polished and graphite waxed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer
Category

Vintage 1940s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

  • Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
  • Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
  • Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
  • Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 40.08 in. W 40.08 in. D 3.94 in.
Antique French Cast Iron Screw Press
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and unusual French heavy cast iron tabletop pressoir from the turn of the late 19th to early
Category

Early 20th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

  • Antique French Cast Iron Screw Press
  • Antique French Cast Iron Screw Press
  • Antique French Cast Iron Screw Press
  • Antique French Cast Iron Screw Press
H 16 in. W 8 in. D 8 in.
Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Victorian style cast iron arched fireplace insert with a central high relief cartouche, a
Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile Victorian manner arched cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a
Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

  • Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
  • Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
  • Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
  • Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 36.93 in. W 36.93 in. D 9.06 in.
Victorian Style Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple Victorian style cast iron arched fireplace insert of good proportions. The highlighted
Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

  • Victorian Style Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
  • Victorian Style Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
  • Victorian Style Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
  • Victorian Style Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
H 37.09 in. W 37.09 in. D 8.67 in.
Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming mid 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with high
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A decorative and versatile 19th Century Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert. A highly ornate
Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron "Bull's Eye" Mirror
By Restoration Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron framed "Bull's Eye" form mirror, with iron mullions dividing 25 mirrored plates. Measure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Splayed Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple 19th century Scottish splayed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

1914 Lockwood Renaissance Iron Passage Orleans Door Set Done in Cast Iron
Located in New York, NY
style group. Each of the four main pieces in each set is made of lacquered cast iron. The set includes
Category

Vintage 1910s American Renaissance Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

circa 1890 French Cast Iron Dolphin Form Door Knocker
Located in Dallas, TX
Produced in France, circa 1890, this cast iron door knocker is in the form of a French dolphin. The
Category

Antique 1890s French Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very pleasing 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate in the
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Victorian Manner Horseshoe Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and substantial cast iron Victorian manner horseshoe shaped insert. A generous back plate
Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming mid-Victorian 19th century cast iron splayed fireplace insert of good form. An outer rim
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Victorian Manner Carron Arch Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large cast iron arched fireplace insert in the Victorian manner from the Carron foundry. A
Category

Vintage 1960s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A bold and flamboyant 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert by the renowned foundry
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian manner cast iron tiled fireplace insert. A graphite outer plate
Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare antique Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert set with Minton
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century, Victorian Manner Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A pleasing 19th century Victorian manner cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a
Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Dining Table with Cast Iron Legs
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial dining table from 1950s. It features black cast iron legs and a brown solid wooden plate
Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

  • Vintage Industrial Dining Table with Cast Iron Legs
  • Vintage Industrial Dining Table with Cast Iron Legs
  • Vintage Industrial Dining Table with Cast Iron Legs
  • Vintage Industrial Dining Table with Cast Iron Legs
H 28.35 in. W 55.12 in. D 27.56 in.
Small Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small cast iron fire grate or brazier in original condition dating from the 1850s. At over 170
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

  • Small Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
  • Small Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
  • Small Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
  • Small Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
H 15.75 in. W 15.16 in. D 10.63 in.
19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Polished Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian style polished cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer
Category

Vintage 1970s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Victorian 19th Century Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A larger than normal 19th century Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. A tall and wide
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Granite, Iron

Antique Cast Iron French Door Knocker
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique cast iron French door knocker A gilt cast iron door knocker often described as the hand
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

  • Antique Cast Iron French Door Knocker
  • Antique Cast Iron French Door Knocker
  • Antique Cast Iron French Door Knocker
  • Antique Cast Iron French Door Knocker
H 5.91 in. W 1.97 in. D 2.56 in.
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

Iron, Brass

19th Century French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
equipped with metal weighing pans. The flat plates are set on a plinth-like cast iron base, tinted by a
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

  • 19th Century French Cast Iron Scale
  • 19th Century French Cast Iron Scale
  • 19th Century French Cast Iron Scale
  • 19th Century French Cast Iron Scale
H 42.5 in. W 18.1 in. D 19.7 in.
Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare Scottish highly decorative early 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert. A large outer
Category

Antique 1830s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

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

Bicentennial Cast Iron Still Bank, American, Circa 1976
Located in Incline Village, NV
Shaped like a pyramid this cast iron penny bank was made to commemorate the 200 year anniversary of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Hob Grate Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Hob Grate fireplace insert by the renowned foundry
Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

20th Century Pleyel Model 3Bis Baby Grand Piano
By Pleyel
Located in San Antonio, TX
original yet functional. The cast iron plate is adorned with exquisite floral ornamentations, adding to the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A small 19th century Georgian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert. An outer rim
Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Carron Cast Iron Arched Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An unusually large mid-19th century Victorian cast iron arched insert from Carron of Falkirk. A
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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
  • Unique 1950s Cast Iron Stove Mirror
  • Unique 1950s Cast Iron Stove Mirror
H 28 in. W 24.5 in. D 0.5 in.
Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An early Victorian 19th century Scottish Carron of Falkirk 1840 cast iron fireplace insert. A
Category

Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Reclaimed Cast Iron Register Grate In the Regency Taste
Located in London, GB
A cast iron register grate/ Fireplace insert in the Regency manner, decorated with Lions masks and
Category

Early 2000s European Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Horse Bookends Cast Iron Brass Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Horse bookends. Gold brass plated cast iron.
Category

Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

  • Horse Bookends Cast Iron Brass Mid Century
  • Horse Bookends Cast Iron Brass Mid Century
  • Horse Bookends Cast Iron Brass Mid Century
  • Horse Bookends Cast Iron Brass Mid Century
H 6.38 in. W 5.5 in. D 4.25 in.
Large 19th Century Rococo Style Cast Iron Register Insert Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very large early 19th century Rococo manner polished cast iron register insert fireplace grate. A
Category

Antique 1840s English Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Cast Iron Gothic Manner Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A petite French antique early 19th century cast iron fire basket in the Gothic manner, a shaped
Category

Antique 1840s French Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Dr C Dresser Attributed, 18 Cast Iron Floral Staircase Balustrades
By Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser attributed for Colebrookdale. A rare set of 18 Anglo-Japanese cast iron stair or/and
Category

Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Pair of antique cast iron outside lights. Two beautiful exterior garden lights featuring Flambeau
Category

Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

  • Pair of Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
  • Pair of Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
  • Pair of Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
  • Pair of Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
H 55.91 in. W 11.42 in. D 11.42 in.
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

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

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large masculine and flamboyant example of a 19th century Scottish Aesthetic movement cast iron
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Industrial Anglepoise Wall Mounted Cast Iron Sconce, c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial Anglepoise wall-mounted cast iron sconce, c. 1940. The Anglepoise lamp is a balanced
Category

Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, 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

Scottish Georgian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert in the British Rococo Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An original and rare Scottish probably (Carron of Falkirk) Georgian Cast Iron fireplace insert of
Category

Antique Early 1800s Scottish Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Turtle, Counter Top Hotel Bell, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
modeled and nickel plated. The underside reveals the winding mechanism. A wonderful, whimsical collectible
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron and Brass-Mounted Gothic Revival Antique Log Basket
Located in London, GB
An attractive cast iron and brass Gothic Revival antique log basket with a shaped back plate. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Vintage Cast Iron Wine Bottle Corker
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
: the wine bottle corker. Made of iron around 1890, was used in a winery in Bordeaux. On one side is an
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Barware

Materials

Iron

  • French Vintage Cast Iron Wine Bottle Corker
  • French Vintage Cast Iron Wine Bottle Corker
  • French Vintage Cast Iron Wine Bottle Corker
  • French Vintage Cast Iron Wine Bottle Corker
H 40.5 in. W 30 in. D 11.75 in.
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall light White enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate Diameter cast iron wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Carron of Falkirk fireplace insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A larger than normal Scottish 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert by Carron of
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Plater For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast iron plater you’re looking for. Each cast iron plater for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. If you’re shopping for a cast iron plater, we have 124 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cast iron plater, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cast iron plater bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made cast iron plater has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lightolier, Carl Auböck and Shaun Kasperbauer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cast Iron Plater?

Prices for a cast iron plater can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $74 and can go as high as $28,030, while the average can fetch as much as $1,716.
Questions About Cast Iron Plater
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To check if your cast iron fireplace is real, examine the details, which should be crisp and clear. Also, check to see if there’s an identifying name or brand, which will be indented, to help with authentication. Shop a collection of cast iron fireplace accessories 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.