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Cast Iron Railings

Antique Cast Iron Railings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique cast iron railings (12.5 Meters). The railings originally stood on a low wall. Salvaged
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Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Railings
Antique Cast Iron Railings
$5,818
H 23.23 in W 492.13 in D 0.99 in
Decorative Antique English Cast Iron Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative antique English cast iron railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Iron

Decorative Antique English Cast Iron Railing Panel
Decorative Antique English Cast Iron Railing Panel
$2,158
H 39.77 in W 45.87 in D 1.19 in
Reclaimed 19th Century Cast Iron Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed 19th Century Cast Iron Railing Panel
Reclaimed 19th Century Cast Iron Railing Panel
$1,569
H 36.23 in W 34.26 in D 1.19 in
Ornate 19th Century English Cast Iron Railing
By George Wright
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An ornate 19th century English cast iron decorative railing by George Wright & Co, Rotherham
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Ornate 19th Century English Cast Iron Railing
Ornate 19th Century English Cast Iron Railing
$1,569
H 36.23 in W 34.26 in D 1.19 in
Victorian Cast Iron Scrolling Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Scrolling Railing Panel
Victorian Cast Iron Scrolling Railing Panel
$1,569
H 36.23 in W 34.26 in D 1.19 in
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
$1,569
H 36.23 in W 34.26 in D 1.19 in
Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Victorian cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
$1,569
H 36.23 in W 34.26 in D 1.19 in
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
$2,158
H 39.57 in W 53.15 in D 1.19 in
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
$2,159
H 36.23 in W 34.06 in D 1.19 in
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
$2,159
H 39.97 in W 43.31 in D 1.19 in
Antique Victorian Era Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
By George Wright
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative 19th century cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration
Located in London, GB
George Smith and Co. The Sun Foundry, Glasgow, attributed. A Gothic Revival cast iron gate with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Balustrades and Fixtures

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Iron

French 19th Century Iron Railing Console
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century cast iron balcony railing, repurposed as a stunning console table. On top is a
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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

French 19th Century Iron Railing Console
French 19th Century Iron Railing Console
$3,600
H 36.5 in W 54 in D 12 in
11 Piece Set Art Nouveau Railing Balusters Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century antique 11 piece set of cast iron balusters done in an Art Nouveau organic
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th C Pair Art Nouveau Railing Balusters Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century cast iron balusters done in an Art Nouveau organic floral design. priced as a
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Welsh Cast Iron Railings
Located in LAGNES France,, Other
Cast railings from a chapel in North Wales. Railings are c 1890 6 x double panels L - 250cm
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Antique 19th Century British Architectural Elements

Welsh Cast Iron Railings
Welsh Cast Iron Railings
H 12.41 in W 98.43 in
Reclaimed Cast Iron Balcony Railing Panels, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Ornate cast iron decorative balcony railing / balustrade with a lovely dark green paint finish
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20th Century European Balustrades and Fixtures

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Iron

Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Newel Post from the E.F. Lasar Mansion
By Edward Frederick Lasar
Located in Chicago, IL
architect. The custom built cast iron staircase railing (available for sale) with illuminated newel post
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Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Georgian Cast Iron Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Georgian cast iron railing panel. A beautifully decorated late 19th century iron railing with
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Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates

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Iron

Georgian Cast Iron Railing Panel
Georgian Cast Iron Railing Panel
H 13.78 in W 107.88 in D 0.99 in
French Contemporary Coffee Table Made from 18th Century Cast Iron Railings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French contemporary coffee table made from 18th century cast iron railings. Featuring a linear
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

French Contemporary Coffee Table Made from 18th Century Cast Iron Railings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French contemporary coffee table made from 18th century cast iron railings. Featuring a linear
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Balustrade/Railings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
There are eight immediate sections and 18 posts. There are three designs for each of the larger panels; there are three musical instruments, four others and one centre piece which h...
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Antique 19th Century English Balustrades and Fixtures

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Architectural Railing Lamps
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This pair of matching cast iron lamps are made from a section or architectural pieces from 19th
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Antique 1880s French Floor Lamps

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Iron

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Balcony, Railing, Console Table with Cherubs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
century cast iron window balcony grill features its original verdigris patina. It is constructed of three
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Antique Late 19th Century French Balustrades and Fixtures

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Iron

Circa 1860 Painted Cast Iron Balcony Railing from Montpellier, France
Located in Dallas, TX
facade. The railing is made up of a series of decorative sections, including floral baskets and scrolling
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Architectural Elements

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Iron

Series 4 Window Railing Art Nouveau Cast, circa 1900
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Marseille, FR
Series 4 window railing Art Nouveau cast (+2 to restore), circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique White French Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century French fence railing from a balcony section constructed from wrought iron. It is
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Four 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Low Iron Railings
Located in Queens, NY
Four 19th century Italian Neoclassical style low iron railings cast with filigree and putti designs
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Balustrades and Fixtures

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Iron

Balcony Railing from the 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiul balcony railcing from the 19th century. To place onto your balcony.  
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Antique 1840s Belgian Balustrades and Fixtures

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Iron

Balcony Railing from the 19th Century
Balcony Railing from the 19th Century
H 42.52 in W 81.11 in D 25.99 in
Arts & Crafts Style Victorian Decorative Cast Iron Railing or Balcony Banister
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts style late Victorian decorative cast and wrought iron railing or balcony banister
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Balustrades and Fixtures

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Wrought Iron

1920s Former Palacio Sudamérica's Art Déco Wrought Iron Large Railing, Uruguay
By Raymond Subes
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s former Palacio Sudamérica’s Art Déco wrought iron railing for balcony, staircase, and hall in
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Vintage 1920s Uruguayan Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Victor Horta Style of an Art Nouveau Hand Wrought Iron Floral Balcony Railing
By Victor Horta
Located in London, GB
Victor Horta, in the style of. A super quality sensual Art Nouveau hand wrought iron balcony
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs of Rampant Lions Resting on Shield
By Alfred Stevens
Located in St. Louis, MO
A wonderful pair of cast iron andirons or fire dogs, painted black and modeled as rampant lions
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Antique 1890s English Beaux Arts Andirons

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Iron

Pair of Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs Modeled as Lions after Artist Alfred Stevens
By Alfred Stevens
Located in St. Louis, MO
A wonderful pair of cast iron andirons or fire dogs modeled as lions standing on an integral plinth
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Antique 1890s English Beaux Arts Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Balcony Railing
Located in Pasadena, CA
The two birds in a birdbath is a very rare motif in one of these 19th Century railings. We have in
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Antique 19th Century French Balustrades and Fixtures

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Iron

French Cast & Wrought Iron Altar Railing or Low Fence
Located in New Orleans, LA
2 pieces of French altar railing with a pair of hinged gates. Has original brackets for floor
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French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

A sensational cast iron balcony railing from France c.1875
Located in Houston, TX
A sensational cast iron balcony railing removed from a villa near Avignon, France that dates to c
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Antique 19th Century French Balustrades and Fixtures

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Marble, Iron

French Napoleon III Balcony Railing
Located in Pasadena, CA
This railing is cast iron and is of the best quality of casting. It has a very attractive dull
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

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Iron

Repurposed Vintage Railing Fragment Lamp
Located in Cardiff, CA
This is a one of a kind lamp made from a railing fragment and has superb patina.
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20th Century American Rustic Table Lamps

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Iron

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Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Oak

Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
$7,500 / set
H 96 in W 52 in D 6 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Verdigris Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's iron lanterns with verdigris finish. Sold Individually Measurements: Height of body: 26" Width/depth: 16" square
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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Oak Stick or Umbrella Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome antique Victorian English oak stick stand with zinc liner dating to circa 1860. Beautifully crafted, this 19th century stick or umbrella stand features two panels to all ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Stick or Umbrella Stand
Antique Victorian Oak Stick or Umbrella Stand
$1,747
H 27.17 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Tall Handcrafted Reclaimed Garden Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning tall garden gate, handcrafted by a talented early 20th century blacksmith and reclaimed from a property in Surrey. Standing at 1.8m tall, this wrought iron gate is perfect...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Tall Handcrafted Reclaimed Garden Gate
Tall Handcrafted Reclaimed Garden Gate
$2,158
H 72.05 in W 32.09 in D 0.79 in
Italian Hand Painted Venetian Style Cabinet, C1960
Located in Trensacq, FR
Italian hand-painted Venetian style cabinet, C1960 Beautiful Venetian style painted cabinet c1960s Italy. Simple neoclassical style, wonderfully complimented by the delicate figurati...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Italian Hand Painted Venetian Style Cabinet, C1960
Italian Hand Painted Venetian Style Cabinet, C1960
$1,036 Sale Price
40% Off
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
$51,395
H 138.19 in W 94.89 in D 47.25 in
Victorian Antique Arched Oak Exterior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This aged Victorian era antique arched oak exterior door is reminiscent of the entrance to an ancient English castle or old church. Thick and sturdy, it is of strong construction wit...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood, Oak

Victorian Antique Arched Oak Exterior Door
Victorian Antique Arched Oak Exterior Door
$6,572
H 92.92 in W 36.03 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut
By Andrea Palladio
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental and important Renaissance Palladio dining room set all in solid hand-carved walnut from a Palladian Palace in Vicenza of a Venetian patrician family. The back of the show...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Pine, Walnut

Bold Male Nude Gelatin Silver Photograph Mid-20th Century Iconic Gay Vogue
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Glenford, NY
Jack Mitchell mid-20th Century Bold Male Nude from 1971. Highly collectible vintage original gelatin silver print, stamped verso by the photographer "Copyright 1971 JACK MITCHELL 356...
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1970s Modern Nude Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Venetian Armoire
19th Century Venetian Armoire
$13,500
H 83.5 in W 98 in D 30 in
Rare Antique Cast Iron Bathtub with New Enamel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare fully skirted English, Victorian period, cast iron bath tub. Rare fully skirted English, Victorian period, cast iron bath tub.
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Antique Late 19th Century Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Enamel

Rare Antique Cast Iron Bathtub with New Enamel
Rare Antique Cast Iron Bathtub with New Enamel
$8,833
H 25.99 in W 31.89 in D 74.22 in
Monumental Antique Italian Polychrome Painted Wood Refectory Table
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent original hand painted late 18th / early 19th century Italian refectory table. Italy, circa 1800, this one of a kind masterpiece executed in a rare and most impressive...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Tables

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

English Porcelain Tulip Vase, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
English porcelain tulip vase, circa 1840.
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Antique 1840s English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Tulip Vase, circa 1840
English Porcelain Tulip Vase, circa 1840
$2,750
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 5.25 in
Late Victorian 19th C. George Henkels Attributed Walnut + Burl Bed Frame
Located in Round Top, TX
Walnut and burl bed. Purchased in Philadelphia, in 1970, from an antique dealer who informed the buyers that it was from a mansion in the Dupont Circle area of Washington D.C.. The...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Late Victorian 19th C. George Henkels Attributed Walnut + Burl Bed Frame
Late Victorian 19th C. George Henkels Attributed Walnut + Burl Bed Frame
$15,000 Sale Price
75% Off
H 81 in W 62.75 in D 85.88 in
Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Throne Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century antique very decorative carved throne chair with amazing details. This antique carved throne chair has full carved figures and masks similar to R.J.Horner & Co. The...
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Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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Cast Iron Railings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of cast iron railings available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct cast iron railings — often made from iron, metal and wrought iron — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of cast iron railings available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Nouveau, Victorian and Neoclassical cast iron railings are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Cast Iron Railings?

Prices for cast iron railings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cast iron railings begin at $2,015 and can go as high as $12,607, while the average can fetch as much as $4,016.

Finding the Right Building And Garden Elements for You

Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.

It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.

To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.

It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.

Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.

Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.

On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.

Questions About Cast Iron Railings
  • 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between wrought iron and steel railings lies in the materials used to produce them. Wrought iron is made entirely from iron, while steel combines iron and carbon. Shop a selection of decorative railings 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 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.