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Rare and large cast-iron bench from the Calla factory in Paris, circa 1850
Rare and large cast-iron bench from the Calla factory in Paris, circa 1850

Rare and large cast-iron bench from the Calla factory in Paris, circa 1850

By CALLA (Christophe François)

Located in Paris, FR

first to use cast iron on a large scale to produce decorative ornaments for public and private buildings

Category

Antique 1850s French Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Porcelain and Bronze Fortune Teller and Weight Scale c.1930
Art Deco Porcelain and Bronze Fortune Teller and Weight Scale c.1930

Art Deco Porcelain and Bronze Fortune Teller and Weight Scale c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Iron, Steel, Bronze, Glass, Enamel. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Carnival Art

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel, Iron

Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco Penny Floor Drugstore Scale with Health Chart
Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco Penny Floor Drugstore Scale with Health Chart

Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco Penny Floor Drugstore Scale with Health Chart

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

stepped skyscraper design, cream enamel decorative molded cast iron. In perfect working order, hand

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair 17th Century French Baroque Iron Flaming Urn Finials
Pair 17th Century French Baroque Iron Flaming Urn Finials

Pair 17th Century French Baroque Iron Flaming Urn Finials

Located in Stamford, CT

ornaments. Beautifully cast iron, evocative despite the small scale. These will make unique decorative

Category

Antique Early 17th Century French Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Oversize French Molded Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Oversize French Molded Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Oversize French Molded Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of oversize French molded glass spherical pendant lights. Great scale. Cast iron and bronze

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Massive Brass Club Fender
Massive Brass Club Fender

Massive Brass Club Fender

Located in Greenwich, CT

, having square brass supports over molded brass bottom rail with wrought and cast iron framing of

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

19th Century Cast Iron Scales with Brass Pans, Bakery Scales
19th Century Cast Iron Scales with Brass Pans, Bakery Scales

19th Century Cast Iron Scales with Brass Pans, Bakery Scales

Located in Fairhope, AL

19th century French bakery scales made of cast iron features its original brass pans and an iron

Category

Antique 19th Century Taxidermy

Pair of English 19th Century Cast Iron and Wooden Benches
Pair of English 19th Century Cast Iron and Wooden Benches

Pair of English 19th Century Cast Iron and Wooden Benches

Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire

A pair of English 19th century benches with patinated cast iron scaled serpent bench ends

Category

Antique 1880s English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Scale Cast Iron Yacht Anchor
Large Scale Cast Iron Yacht Anchor

Large Scale Cast Iron Yacht Anchor

Located in New York City, NY

An actual large scale yacht anchor made of wrought iron.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Toledo Free Weight "Lollipop" Style Scale
Toledo Free Weight "Lollipop" Style Scale

Toledo Free Weight "Lollipop" Style Scale

By Toledo Scale Company

Located in Aurora, OR

This fantastic Deco era amusement scale was manufactured by the Toledo Company. Founded in 1901

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Shop Scale by Dayton
Antique Cast Iron Shop Scale by Dayton

Antique Cast Iron Shop Scale by Dayton

Located in Alhambra, CA

Wonderful candy store weight scale by The Dayton Ohio Scale Co., circa 1920s. Composed of cast iron

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron and Brass Grocery Store Scale
Antique Cast Iron and Brass Grocery Store Scale

Antique Cast Iron and Brass Grocery Store Scale

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique cast iron and brass grocery store scale.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Rare Cast Iron and Brass Assay Scale
Rare Cast Iron and Brass Assay Scale

Rare Cast Iron and Brass Assay Scale

Located in New York, NY

Rare Cast Iron and Brass Assay Scale. This was probably form a US Mint where gold Bullion Bars

Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Magnificent Scale Cast Iron Urn, c. 1900
Magnificent Scale Cast Iron Urn, c. 1900

Magnificent Scale Cast Iron Urn, c. 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent Scale Cast Iron Urn from the Kramer Brothers Foundry with beautiful patina and

Category

Early 20th Century American Urns

Large Scale Iron Andirons
Large Scale Iron Andirons

Large Scale Iron Andirons

Located in Hudson, NY

Hand forged iron andirons with double S scroll base and cast iron polyhedron finials. These carry

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Massive French Iron Balance Scale, Circa 1860
Massive French Iron Balance Scale, Circa 1860

Massive French Iron Balance Scale, Circa 1860

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Massive French iron balance scale, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron Mammy Doorstop
Cast Iron Mammy Doorstop

Cast Iron Mammy Doorstop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1920 large scale detailed cast iron Mammy doorstop, exceptional age cracked painted surface

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Horse Head
Cast Iron Horse Head

Cast Iron Horse Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century large scale cast iron hitching post horse head with original age cracked and dry

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Jardiniere
Vintage Cast Iron Jardiniere

Vintage Cast Iron Jardiniere

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage French jardiniere in cast iron. Beautifully scaled with painted white finish. Planter

Category

20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Iron Scale with Brass Plateaux
19th Century French Iron Scale with Brass Plateaux

19th Century French Iron Scale with Brass Plateaux

Located in Austin, TX

is made of cast iron with drape design at bottom and around feet. The tops are antique brass.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Farrier Trade Sign
Cast Iron Farrier Trade Sign

Cast Iron Farrier Trade Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1900 large scale cast iron farrier horseshoe trade sign in crisp form, with remnants of white

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Iron

Fabulous Cast Iron Window Mirror
Fabulous Cast Iron Window Mirror

Fabulous Cast Iron Window Mirror

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous mid-late 19th century cast iron window surround, of immense scale (almost 6 foot tall

Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Victorian Cast Iron Garden Urn by Hunt and Pickering
Victorian Cast Iron Garden Urn by Hunt and Pickering

Victorian Cast Iron Garden Urn by Hunt and Pickering

Located in Shustoke, GB

A Victorian, very large scale cast iron garden urn by Hunt and Pickering of Leicester. The fretted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Urns

Materials

Iron

Architectural Cast Iron Sculpture
Architectural Cast Iron Sculpture

Architectural Cast Iron Sculpture

Located in Long Island City, NY

A heroic scale cast iron female head cloaked in a lion skin, possibly produced as a capital for a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Set of Antique Cast Iron Chinese Weight Measures
Set of Antique Cast Iron Chinese Weight Measures

Set of Antique Cast Iron Chinese Weight Measures

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of solid cast iron Chinese scale weights, each showing great patina. These tactile

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Grocery Scale, 1928
Antique Grocery Scale, 1928

Antique Grocery Scale, 1928

Located in Retie, BE

Beautiful old scale from a grocery shop. Old kitchen scale. Made in Belgium - Liège - 1928 by

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Beam Scale
Beam Scale

Beam Scale

Sold|$795

Beam Scale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century cast iron beam scale with great detail, all in original surface and condition

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Antique Large Scale Scrolled Andirons
Antique Large Scale Scrolled Andirons

Antique Large Scale Scrolled Andirons

Located in Cardiff, CA

This pair of antique andirons have grand scale sand would make fantastic outdoor fireplace attire

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Wine Barrel Scale
French Wine Barrel Scale

French Wine Barrel Scale

By A. Marlin

Located in San Francisco, CA

Turn of the 20th century, French cast iron & brass wine barrel scale by A. Marlin of Paris. Comes

Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron, Brass

Large Pair of 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Urns
Large Pair of 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Urns

Large Pair of 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Urns

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Good pair of Victorian cast iron urns, very heavy, good scale, generous decoration. English

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Urns

French Wine Barrel Scale
French Wine Barrel Scale

French Wine Barrel Scale

Located in Pasadena, CA

Made of cast iron and brass this scale has its original pole supports. The manufacturer is Marlin

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Polished Iron and Brass Scale by Herbert & Sons, England, 19th C
Polished Iron and Brass Scale by Herbert & Sons, England, 19th C

Polished Iron and Brass Scale by Herbert & Sons, England, 19th C

Located in New York, NY

Distinctive Polished Cast Iron and Brass Scale by "Herbert & Sons, Ltd." with Two Brass Receptacles

Category

Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Streamliner scale
Streamliner scale

Streamliner scale

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Chrome-plated-steel & cast-iron commercial store scale. With its unmistakable debt to the

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Fairbanks Platform Scale with Weights
Antique Fairbanks Platform Scale with Weights

Antique Fairbanks Platform Scale with Weights

Located in Alhambra, CA

Antique cast iron platform scale by Fairbanks, c. 1920. Newly reconditioned and lightly clear

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Extraordinary 19th Century French Iron Rooster Sculpture
Extraordinary 19th Century French Iron Rooster Sculpture

Extraordinary 19th Century French Iron Rooster Sculpture

Located in Hudson, NY

An extraordinary 19th century large French Cast Iron Rooster Sculpture. Amazing form, scale

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Iron

19th Century Pair French Window Grates
19th Century Pair French Window Grates

19th Century Pair French Window Grates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1850 pair unusual and large scale French cast iron circular window grates, each with iron

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Windows

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Red Aircraft Landing Skis
Red Aircraft Landing Skis

Red Aircraft Landing Skis

Located in Seattle, WA

Cast iron, wood and aluminum large-scale skis which were used to land small private planes on icy

Category

Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

pair of French lamps
pair of French lamps

pair of French lamps

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful pair of lamps composed of 19th c cast iron bases and large over scale custom shades

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

A Large French Optician's Trade Sign Thermometer, 49" Tall
A Large French Optician's Trade Sign Thermometer, 49" Tall

A Large French Optician's Trade Sign Thermometer, 49" Tall

Located in Essex, MA

, Fahrenheit and Centigrade scales, pierced cast iron cistern cover, all framed by a black-painted frame with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique American Post Office Scale with Fishtail Base of Cast Iron
Antique American Post Office Scale with Fishtail Base of Cast Iron

Antique American Post Office Scale with Fishtail Base of Cast Iron

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, Michigan, USA. The base is shaped like a fishtail in heavy cast iron with a tray, arm, and counter weight

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Black Cast Iron and Brass Scale by Joseph Beranger, Early 1900s
Black Cast Iron and Brass Scale by Joseph Beranger, Early 1900s

Black Cast Iron and Brass Scale by Joseph Beranger, Early 1900s

Located in Austin, TX

An attractive 10 Kilo cast iron and brass scale by Joseph Beranger, French, circa 1900. Black iron

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Over-Scale Cast Iron "Bellamy Style" American Eagle Wall Plaque
Over-Scale Cast Iron "Bellamy Style" American Eagle Wall Plaque

Over-Scale Cast Iron "Bellamy Style" American Eagle Wall Plaque

Located in New York City, NY

Over-scale 6 ft paint decorated cast iron Bellamy style American Eagle wall plaque. Holding an

Category

20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Cast Iron Deer Mount from a Bavarian Royal Hunting Lodge
Cast Iron Deer Mount from a Bavarian Royal Hunting Lodge

Cast Iron Deer Mount from a Bavarian Royal Hunting Lodge

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderfully detailed and rare full-scale cast iron deer trophy mount from a Bavarian royal

Category

Antique 19th Century German Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Wall Mount in an Eagle Form Holding Balance Scales, Mid-19th Century
Cast Iron Wall Mount in an Eagle Form Holding Balance Scales, Mid-19th Century

Cast Iron Wall Mount in an Eagle Form Holding Balance Scales, Mid-19th Century

Located in Providence, RI

hanging scale is complete and finely done. We imagine this piece displayed by a law office or collector of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

5 Kilogram Iron Scale Weight, France, Early 1900s
5 Kilogram Iron Scale Weight, France, Early 1900s

5 Kilogram Iron Scale Weight, France, Early 1900s

Located in Austin, TX

A great antique cast iron five kilogram scale weight from France, early 1900s. Hexagonal in shape

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Five Kilogram Iron Scale Weight, France, Early 1900s
Five Kilogram Iron Scale Weight, France, Early 1900s

Five Kilogram Iron Scale Weight, France, Early 1900s

Located in Austin, TX

A great antique cast iron five kilogram scale weight from France, early 1900s. Hexagonal in shape

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Iron

1920s Pharmacy Scale
1920s Pharmacy Scale

1920s Pharmacy Scale

Located in New York, NY

An elegant 1920s cast iron pharmacy scale with original engraved brass fittings and milk glass

Category

Vintage 1920s American Jars

Materials

Iron, Brass

Early 19th Century Large Scale Georgian Door Knocker

Early 19th Century Large Scale Georgian Door Knocker

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century Continental cast iron door knocker featuring a Greek God, possibly Apollo, beautiful

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Victorian French 10 Kilo Shop Scale
Victorian French 10 Kilo Shop Scale

Victorian French 10 Kilo Shop Scale

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th century French grocery shop scale. Cast iron and brass.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Cast Iron Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast iron scale you’re looking for. Each cast iron scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. There are many kinds of the cast iron scale you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron scale made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Mills Novelty Company, Detecto Scale Company and Dodge Inc. each produced at least one beautiful cast iron scale that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Scale?

The average selling price for a cast iron scale at 1stDibs is $1,225, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $42,469 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Scale
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.