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Cast Iron Pot, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Cast iron pot, France, early XX century. height 78cm dia. 55 cm.
Category

Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Iron

Large antique Victorian quality cast iron pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian quality cast iron pot having a shaped swing handle above a large circular
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Large antique Victorian quality cast iron pot
Large antique Victorian quality cast iron pot
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H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 9.65 in
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland. Cast iron pot in red enamel.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland. Cast iron pot in red enamel with wooden handle. From the
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland. Cast iron pot in red enamel.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland. Cast iron pot in red enamel with a wooden handle. 1960/70s
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland. Cast iron pot in red enamel, 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew, Finland. Cast iron pot in red enamel with a wooden handle. From the
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Pressure Cast Iron Pot Ch. Umbach Bietigheim, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
Germany Good original condicion.
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Iron

Cape Cod Firelighter Irving Harper George Nelson Fire Starter Cast Iron Tool McM
By Howard Miller, Irving Harper, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented to you in original patina, a cast iron pot, and coil-handled shaft with firing stone. A
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Irving Harper Fire Starter by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
footed cast iron pot features a coiled-handle and white firing stone that shows minimal use. Bottom is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Kitchen Pot Ice Bucket
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron cauldron with unmatching Lid from Galicia at the northern part of Spain, circa 1940s Made
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Swedish Pot in Cast Iron with Volute-Shaped Handles
Located in Berlin, BE
Swedish pot in cast iron with volute-shaped handles. Relief decoration, volute-shaped handles
Category

Vintage 1920s Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique cast iron andirons
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered are these cast iron andirons. This set of two andirons have both a practical and decorative
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique cast iron andirons
Antique cast iron andirons
H 7.49 in W 4.34 in D 17.72 in
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique cast iron fireback. Minor wear on the bottom of the fireback.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
H 25.99 in W 17.72 in D 0.4 in
Large Cast Iron Fireplaces Screen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful fireplace screen made of cast iron with artistic cathedral motifs all around, treated and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Fireplaces Screen
Large Cast Iron Fireplaces Screen
H 36.25 in W 43.25 in D 9 in
Antique Dutch Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique Dutch cast iron fireback. Holandia. This fireback has detailed Dutch scenery, on the
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Dutch Cast Iron Fireback
Antique Dutch Cast Iron Fireback
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
Cast Iron Cityscape Fireplace Screen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant fireplace screen made of cast iron, artistic motif of Cityscape and very interesting patina
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Cityscape Fireplace Screen
Cast Iron Cityscape Fireplace Screen
H 36.5 in W 41.5 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirosn is made of cast Iron and wrought Iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier
Located in High Point, NC
Muscular yet elegant, this cast iron brazier makes a unique antique centerpiece. Made in France in
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier
19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier
H 9.6 in W 13.4 in D 13.4 in
Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Cast Iron Victorian Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed antique fire basket or fire grate. Suitable for burning coal or wood.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Victorian Fire Grate
Cast Iron Victorian Fire Grate
H 30.71 in W 33.86 in D 18.9 in
Antique Regency Cast Iron Fireplace Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Regency cast iron hob grate with bold slow arched detail to the frame including fine lotus
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Antique 1830s Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Belt Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of "Belt" andiron is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the style of
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

20th Century Cast Iron Combination Fireplace
Located in London, GB
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Combination Fireplace. Recently Salvaged From A London
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Late 20th Century English Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Georgian Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A freestanding antique cast iron fire grate or fire basket dating from the late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel, Iron

Georgian Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
Georgian Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 18.9 in
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique cast iron fireback.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
By Carron
Located in Manchester, GB
Restored Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with arched aperture and good detail to the spandrels
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 36.03 in W 33.86 in D 13.78 in
Cast Iron Mother Goose Andirons
Located in Montreal, QC
This charming pair date from the beginning of the 20th century and were made by the Howes Co., Boston. They are in useable condition. The eye of each is set with a glass orb through ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Mother Goose Andirons
Cast Iron Mother Goose Andirons
H 15 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

George Nelson Cast Iron Fire Starter
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, cast iron, fire starter by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Pembroke, MA
Nice French cast iron fireback with King's crown, fleur de lis on shield and Maltese cross framed
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Fireback
French Cast Iron Fireback
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 1.25 in
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons representing Beethoven
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons representing Beethoven is made of cast iron. This is a French work. Circa
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Modernist Cast Iron Fireback Showing an Owl
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This modernist fireback showing an owl is mad of cast iron. This is a very nice and decorative
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Modernist Cast Iron Fireback Showing an Owl
Modernist Cast Iron Fireback Showing an Owl
H 22.84 in W 25.6 in D 1.38 in
Small Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Small antique Edwardian cast iron fireplace surround. The serpentine shelf is edged with bead and
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Wonderful Casted and Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Wonderful casted and wrought iron fire grate.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wonderful Casted and Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Wonderful Casted and Wrought Iron Fire Grate
H 16.535 in W 20.47 in D 15.35 in
Antique Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron Dog Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique cast iron dog grate, with the back panel depicting old testament stories and dated 1679
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Grate
Located in London, GB
19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace grate. A Fine example of an English bow fronted
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of gothic andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa
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Vintage 1970s French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
H 12.21 in W 11.42 in D 15.36 in
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Mantelpiece
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron tiled fireplace mantelpiece. This fine example of an Antique original
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons showing an owl is made of cast iron and wrought iron This is a French work
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Fleurs de Lys Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Fleurs de Lys andirons are made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron polished fireplace mantlepiece. This English Made Art Nouveau Fireplace
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Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Cast iron fireplace backplate, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient cast iron fireplace backplate, sculpted with a caravel at sea, 19th century, W 72 x H 58 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Cast iron fireplace backplate, Italy
Cast iron fireplace backplate, Italy
H 22.84 in W 28.35 in D 1.19 in
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Register Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
Early 19th century cast iron register grate, circa 1830 Measure: Overall 900mm / 35.5" wide x
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Register Grate
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Register Grate
H 38.98 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
19th Centrury Cast Iron Fireplace Basket Grate
Located in London, GB
19th Centrury Cast Iron Fireplace Basket Grate. Original Late Georgian Antique Firegrate In Very
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique France Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique France cast iron fireback.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique France Cast Iron Fireback
Antique France Cast Iron Fireback
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Tripod Cast Iron Chimney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Distress Iron Style: Mexican Rustic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Vintage Tripod Cast Iron Chimney
Vintage Tripod Cast Iron Chimney
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Reclaimed Georgian Style Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Georgian style cast iron fire grate with pierced fret and urn finials. Dating from the
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Metal

Reclaimed Georgian Style Cast Iron Fire Grate
Reclaimed Georgian Style Cast Iron Fire Grate
H 23.63 in W 30.32 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace andirons. Gorgeous 19th century cast iron claw foot
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Fireplace Tools and Ch...

Materials

Copper, Iron

Romantic Scene Cast Iron Fireback, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This romantic scene fireback is made of cast iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Romantic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Decorative Victorian Cast Iron Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Decorative Victorian cast iron fender This is a beautifully designed Victorian fender it is best
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Collection of 4 Cast Iron Cauldrons or Buckets
Located in Sheffield, MA
A collection of 4 cast iron buckets or pots. Three have a handle and can be used for fireplace
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Very Large Cast Iron Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very large cast iron fender This is a good large fender it is best quality and heavy, fenders
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Very Large Cast Iron Fender
Very Large Cast Iron Fender
H 12 in W 72 in D 30 in
Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work by
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work by
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Victorian Pierced Cast Iron Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pierced cast iron fender This is a beautifully designed Victorian fender it is heavy
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Dog Grate by Thomas Elsley
By Thomas Elsley
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Edwardian cast iron dog grate by Thomas Elsley, the cast iron fire back depicting a
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Fireback, Cast Iron, Dated 1685, Initialled HVE Twice
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Fireback, cast iron, dated 1685, initialled HVE twice.
Category

Antique 17th Century English Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of modernist cast iron and wrought iron andirons. French work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Antique Rococo Georgian Cast Iron Register Grate
By Carron
Located in Manchester, GB
Large antique ornate Georgian cast iron register grate in the Rococo manner. Most likely produced
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Rococo Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Cast Iron Pot For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron pot for your home. Each cast iron pot for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. There are many kinds of the cast iron pot you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cast iron pot is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Victorian and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one cast iron pot that is appealing in its simplicity, but Howard Miller, George Nelson and Carron produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cast Iron Pot?

Prices for a cast iron pot start at $125 and top out at $34,056 with the average selling for $1,008.

Finding the Right fireplace-tools-chimney-pots for You

If your chilly winter nights are largely spent warming up by the fireplace, you’re going to need a set of antique or vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots to keep things tidy.

There’s something intrinsically primal yet comforting about having a fire in one’s home. A fire in a fabulous antique fireplace brings warmth, both literal and intangible, to a living room, den or bedroom. On a cold, snowy night, there is nothing quite so satisfying as having a warm cup of mulled wine and watching the flames dance in golden splendor.

Of course, one needs the accompanying accoutrements to keep a fireplace orderly. However, newly minted tools may not match the carefully considered decor and specific furniture style that you had in mind for your space. Fortunately, antique and vintage fireplace tools were so well made that they still work decades later. These pieces also have the added benefit of being quite stylish and elegant in their design so they won’t stand out in a minimalist space.

Andirons keep the logs off the floor of the fireplace so air can better circulate and keep the fire bright. An andiron, importantly, will prevent a burning log from rolling out of a fireplace and keep a fire burning evenly as well as prevent any mess from accumulating. Some andirons are simple iron brackets to elevate the wood, but others are more ornate baskets that introduce a touch of luxury to the fireplace.

Chimney pots are extensions added to the top of a smokestack. They’re completely visible from your home’s exterior, so choose one that you love. We like a tapered terracotta version. A chimney pot will elongate the chimney as well as help draft air to keep a fire alight. It may also prevent smoke from billowing around the room, which is, of course, extremely hazardous to your health. A fire’s smoke will also damage your furniture as well as any adjacent art. Smoke and soot can stain, leaving things to look dreary and dark. Chimney pots were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Victorian-era chimney pots still make for an attractive addition to contemporary homes.

We can all agree that a fireplace is going to elevate your space. To complete the look, find a collection of antique and vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cast Iron Pot
  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether iron pots are good for plants is a matter of opinion. The biggest advantage of an iron pot is that it’s highly durable. Many people also like the appearance of the metal. On the downside, an iron pot that lacks insulation could overheat plants when exposed to hot weather. In addition, adding water to iron could lead to rusting. Planter liners can reduce the risk of both overheating and rust. Find a range of planters 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 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 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 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 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.