What is the difference between iron and cast iron?

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.

Who invented cast iron?

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.

What are cast iron columns?

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.

Are cast iron columns hollow?

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.

Can I use cast iron as a planter?

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.

What is a cast iron fireplace insert?

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.

What are cast iron trivets used for?

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.

When were cast iron doorstops made?

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.

Is cast iron stronger than steel?

Cast iron is stronger than steel.

How do I keep cast iron from rusting?

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

How do I hang a cast iron bell?

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.

Do cast iron tables rust?

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.

Do cast iron Firebacks work?

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.

Does cast-iron furniture rust?

Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

Why is cast iron used for benches?

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.

Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?

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.

When were cast iron beds made?

Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.

How can you tell the difference between cast iron and wrought iron?

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.

Are cast iron door stops valuable?

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.

Do cast iron umbrella stands rust?

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.

Cast Iron Seating

19th Century Iron Chairs

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Art Deco Iron Bench

Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s

$1,981

H 33.08 in W 57.09 in D 25.2 in

Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s Outdoor bench with seat and backrest made of wooden slats. The white-painted cast iron frame features decorations. Suitable f...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s

$2,448

H 31.89 in W 57.49 in D 28.35 in

Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco wooden and white cast iron bench, 1930s Outdoor bench with seat and backrest made of wooden slats. The white-painted cast iron frame features leaf-shaped decorations...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Metal

Suite of 6 Fun Stools, Cast Iron Base, Seat Covered in Velvet

$6,994 / set

H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in

Suite of 6 Fun Stools, Cast Iron Base, Seat Covered in Velvet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

suite of 6 fun stools, cast iron base, seat covered in velvet; the fabric is worn.

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Vintage 1970s European Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Set of 4 American Mid Century Atomic Age Style Cast Iron Chairs

$3,200

H 31.5 in W 16.5 in D 19 in

Set of 4 American Mid Century Atomic Age Style Cast Iron Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 American MCM Atomic Age cast iron open back dining chairs with varying tweed upholstered seat cushions (Style of: FREDERIC WEINBERG) (PRICED AS SET) 3 chairs are in a brown...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Folke Bensow cast iron and solid oak bench for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden 1920s

$10,696

H 19.89 in W 26.78 in D 18.51 in

Folke Bensow cast iron and solid oak bench for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden 1920s

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow

Located in Ystad, SE

This early version of the "Sneckan" Park Bench No.1 Designed by Folke Bensow in 1923 for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden stands out with its unique patina consisting of a mix between the gr...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Italian industrial wood and cast iron stool by Singer, 1930s

$699

H 17.33 in W 12.21 in D 13.39 in

Italian industrial wood and cast iron stool by Singer, 1930s

By Singer

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian industrial wood and cast iron stool by Singer, 1930s Stool with round wooden seat. Cast iron conical base with three legs. Produced by Singer in 1930s. Logo imprinted on the...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Ironstone, Wood

Italian industrial round stools in wood and cast iron, 1930s

$2,448 / set

H 17.13 in W 12.21 in D 13.39 in

Italian industrial round stools in wood and cast iron, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian industrial round stools in wood and cast iron, 1930s Set of four stools with round wooden seat. The seat is adjustable in height. Cast iron conical base with three rounded le...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Ironstone, Wood

Italian industrial round stool in cast iron and wood, 1930s

$699

H 17.72 in W 12.21 in D 13.59 in

Italian industrial round stool in cast iron and wood, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian industrial round stool in cast iron and wood, 1930s Stool with round wooden seat. The seat is adjustable in height. Cast iron conical base with three legs, two have square s...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Ironstone, Wood

Early 1900s Vintage Cast Iron Bar Stool - New leather upholstery

$1,043

H 27.17 in Dm 13.78 in

Early 1900s Vintage Cast Iron Bar Stool - New leather upholstery

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Early 1900s Vintage Cast Iron Bar Stool - New leather upholstery Wear consistent with age and use Bar Stool - 1900s - Tripod

Category

Early 20th Century Stools

Materials

Metal

Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.

$895 / item

H 28 in W 48 in D 23 in

Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

This is the BIRLANT exclusive original CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH with heaviest weight cast iron sides made from the 19th century original pattern and durable South Carolina cypress s...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Cast Iron with Brown Naughahyde Ottomans

$1,595 / set

H 18.75 in W 15 in D 24 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Cast Iron with Brown Naughahyde Ottomans

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of cast iron ottoman / footrests with tan brown Naughahyde. Curved X form with dimples in the iron that are currently painted black which can easily be repainted. In e...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

ORIGINAL CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Cast Iron and Lowcountry Cypress, 8-ft. size

$1,495 / item

H 28 in W 96 in D 23 in

ORIGINAL CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Cast Iron and Lowcountry Cypress, 8-ft. size

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

This is the original Charleston Battery Bench with heaviest weight cast iron sides made from the 19th century original pattern and durable South Carolina cypress slats. It is hand pa...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Swedish Folke Bensow "Sneckan / No 2" Benches in Pine & Cast Iron, 1920s

$26,231 / set

H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in

Pair of Swedish Folke Bensow "Sneckan / No 2" Benches in Pine & Cast Iron, 1920s

By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of Swedish early mid century black stained benches in pine and cast iron by Folke Bensow produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk Sweden, 1920s. In good vintage and matching condition....

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Sauveur Arras French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Scrolling Garden Side Chair

$1,800

H 28 in W 16 in D 21.5 in

Antique Sauveur Arras French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Scrolling Garden Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair. Ite...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Koken original Brown Leather & White Enameled Cast Iron Barber Chair, Circa 1918

$4,533

H 45.67 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in

Koken original Brown Leather & White Enameled Cast Iron Barber Chair, Circa 1918

By Koken Manufacturing Co., Theo A. Kochs

Located in Linkebeek, BE

!!!!! System to be reviewed - to be restored !!!!! Sold as is Measures : 70x100cm H:116 cm SH: 65cm Materials and Techniques: Leather - Enamel - Iron Place of Origin: United State...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Walnut Bench with Cast Iron Legs in Custom Length, Made to Order

$9,500

H 17.5 in W 90 in D 12 in

Walnut Bench with Cast Iron Legs in Custom Length, Made to Order

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A bench with a solid walnut top on patinated cast iron legs. Custom made by the workshop, different lengths and woods available.

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Early 2000s American Benches

Mid Century Oak and Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 3

$995

H 42.75 in W 17.75 in D 18.75 in

Mid Century Oak and Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 3

Located in Esperance, NY

These chairs are exceptionally well-crafted and of high quality, boasting a substantial weight that reflects their durability. Each chair features a stamp under the seat indicating i...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Dutch Pair of Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron

$1,250 / set

H 29.73 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Dutch Pair of Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, stained beech, cast iron, The Netherlands, 1970s. Rustic pair of Dutch dining chairs made in the 1970s. This design in stained beech features a curved cast i...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Dutch Set of Four Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron

$2,500 / set

H 29.73 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Dutch Set of Four Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of four dining chairs, stained beech, cast iron, The Netherlands, 1970s. Rustic Dutch dining chairs made in the 1970s. This design in stained beech features a curved cast iron ...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR

$2,500

H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely lightly restored hand carved Mahogany, early Victorian circa 1840 Ships Captains armchair with c...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Richard McCarthy Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6

$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.76 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Midcentury Richard McCarthy Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6

By Richard McCarthy

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this nice lot of 6 vintage Richard McCarthy cast iron out door chairs. Width of captain chair is 25” Seat height: 18.5”.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Iron Reclining Armchair

$3,497

H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

Late 19th Century Iron Reclining Armchair

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This reclining armchair presumably was initialy designed for the Italian military, perhaps the navy. It would have been custom made for the barber on board to seat its clients. Be...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century H.C. Andersen Rocking Chair in Polished Cast Iron

$1,393

H 44.3 in W 22.05 in D 38.19 in

Mid-19th Century H.C. Andersen Rocking Chair in Polished Cast Iron

Located in Kastrup, DK

H.C. Andersen rocking chair in polished cast iron, Denmark, 1850-1870. Reupholstered with fabric from Ralph Lauren. (Called H.C. Andersen rocking chair, because he is depicted in one).

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iron Arm Chair, Early 20th Century, 37" Tall, Unattributed Maker

$2,800

H 37 in W 20 in D 21 in

Iron Arm Chair, Early 20th Century, 37" Tall, Unattributed Maker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Simple in it's form. Not comfortable, but striking in it simplicity.

Category

20th Century Unknown Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French

$3,500

H 29.75 in W 60.5 in D 13.5 in

Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French

Located in El Monte, CA

A highly decorative and unique 19th century French empire painted and parcel gilt cast iron upholstered bench. Parcel gilt border is of a rich gold with warm red undertone painting ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches

Materials

Iron

19th Century American Neoclassical Iron and Belgian Marble Bench

$3,800

H 17 in W 40 in D 16 in

19th Century American Neoclassical Iron and Belgian Marble Bench

Located in New York, NY

American Neoclassical Iron and Marble Coffee Table Bench. Antique and rare American Greek Revival Neoclassical bench with cerule form legs with Greek key blocking in cast iron with ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Greek Revival Benches

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Iron

Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel

$19,500 / item

H 18 in W 56 in D 20 in

Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elemen...

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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron, Steel

Pierced Wrought Iron Painted Upholstered Low Stool, As-Found Upholstery

$125Sale Price|68% Off

H 19.25 in Dm 16.75 in

Pierced Wrought Iron Painted Upholstered Low Stool, As-Found Upholstery

Located in Miami, FL

Pierced Wrought Iron Painted Upholstered Bar Stool, As Found Upholstery Offered for sale is a vintage pierced painted wrought Iron low stool with an as-found vintage seat that wil...

Category

Late 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Round Stool Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Tassel

$14,750 / item

H 18 in Dm 19 in

Round Stool Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Tassel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSE HAIR STOOL J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements. A...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron, Steel

Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel

$14,450 / item

H 18 in W 18 in D 24 in

Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...

Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of J.W. Fiske Victorian Wire & Iron Garden Lounge Chairs C 1895

$2,495 / set

H 36 in W 20 in D 29 in

Pair of J.W. Fiske Victorian Wire & Iron Garden Lounge Chairs C 1895

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of Rare Late Victorian leaning to the Asethetic Movement with the pattern of the wire & iron. Coated in zinc and years of old paint have preserved these beauties waiti...

Category

Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wire, Zinc

W. R. Dallas Texas Roped Iron Keyhole Back Chaise Lounge, San Antonio c. 1940s

$3,600

H 41 in W 32 in D 62 in

W. R. Dallas Texas Roped Iron Keyhole Back Chaise Lounge, San Antonio c. 1940s

By W.R. Dallas

Located in Camden, ME

An unusual and visually striking chaise lounge from the Texas Roped Iron Furniture line of W. R. Dallas, San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1929, W. R. Dallas developed a distinctive reg...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Cast Aluminium Chairs, 1950s, France

$8,378 / set

H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in

Rare Pair of Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Cast Aluminium Chairs, 1950s, France

By Steiner, Pierre Guariche

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare pair of original Pierre Guariche cast aluminium Tulip / Tulipe chairs, dating from the 1950s. Extremely nice examples in very good original condition. Natural imperfections ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Bespoke Dining Table w Attached Seating - Kitchen Breakfast Dining, Iron & Wood

$5,400 / item

H 48 in W 30 in D 30 in

Bespoke Dining Table w Attached Seating - Kitchen Breakfast Dining, Iron & Wood

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage industrial cast iron, steel and wood swing out seat cafeteria style dining kitchen table. Top measures 1 1/4" thick, overall dimensions measure 30" in height, 30" in width, a...

Category

2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Park Benches by Folke Bensow for Nafveqvarn

$20,000 / set

H 19.69 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in

Park Benches by Folke Bensow for Nafveqvarn

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine pair of cast iron & wood benches designed by Folke Bensow (1886–1971) in the 1920's. Tradgardsmobel Nr 2 (Garden Furniture Nr 2). Produced by Nafveqvarns Bruk. Sweden, ca 1930 -...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Benches

Materials

Cast Iron

Early 20th Century English Garden Chairs

$750 / item

H 34 in W 17 in D 16 in

Early 20th Century English Garden Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Early 20th century English garden chairs. Made of cast iron with some paint loss. We have three available.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Bankers Arm Chair

$1,300

H 32 in W 21 in D 20.5 in

Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Bankers Arm Chair

By J.B. Van Sciver Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Bankers Arm Chair. Ite...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Telescoping Scaffold Bench

$1,850

H 18 in W 77 in D 12 in

Vintage Industrial Telescoping Scaffold Bench

Located in Oakville, CT

Adjustable Bench Made with Vintage Wooden Scaffold Extension Plank & Cast Iron Legs Width Adjusts From 77" - 114" Dimensions: 12" deep x 77" - 114" wide x 18" high Materials: Wood...

Category

20th Century American Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Theater Seats

$600

H 32.25 in W 42.5 in D 20 in

Antique Theater Seats

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high Seat Height: 17 1/2" Materials: Plywood & Cast Iron

Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Reupholstered Antique Swivel Walnut Stool c.1880-1920

$650

H 23 in W 15 in D 15 in

Reupholstered Antique Swivel Walnut Stool c.1880-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique walnut stool. Professionally reupholstered with new foam and soft lambskin. The cast iron spiral mechanism adjust the seat height. CREATOR Unknown. DATE O...

Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Antique Industrial Singer Factory Machinists Swivel Chair, c.1930

$804

H 17.33 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in

Vintage Antique Industrial Singer Factory Machinists Swivel Chair, c.1930

By Singer

Located in London, GB

An untouched example of the iconic Singer machinist's chair. c.1930 Designed to be more ergonomic than the cast iron stool Singer were so famous for. In wonderful condition with for...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style

$1,250Sale Price|55% Off

H 35.5 in W 62.25 in D 19.5 in

Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style

Located in Fulton, CA

Exceptional and scarce "Star Brand Shoes" folding shoe store fitting chairs. Circa. 1920's. Detailed cast iron frames with steamed plywood seats and backrests. Original stenciled ad...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

1920s Vintage Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair

$1,748

H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in

1920s Vintage Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair

Located in Brecht, BE

This antique dentist chair, enameled cast iron, steel and leather was made in the USA during the 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Folding Children's Buggy Chair

$425

H 28 in W 14 in D 15 in

Antique Folding Children's Buggy Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique, children's chair for a buggy or early automobile features a cast iron frame with folding vinyl seat and back. All original patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Hector Guimard, Garden bench, a rare example retaining its original wooden seat.

$27,027

H 34.26 in W 63 in D 22.45 in

Hector Guimard, Garden bench, a rare example retaining its original wooden seat.

By Hector Guimard

Located in London, GB

Hector Guimard, Cast iron garden bench. A rare example retaining its original Art Nouveau wooden seat. It is important to note that the original wooden seat and back show complete pu...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Iron

Victorian Revival Bistro Set, Cast Iron & Aluminum, Iris Motif, USA

$2,240 / set

H 35 in W 15.5 in D 19 in

Victorian Revival Bistro Set, Cast Iron & Aluminum, Iris Motif, USA

Located in Omaha, NE

Crafted with a cast iron base and aluminum seating surfaces, this set balances durability with classic design, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings.

Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Art Deco Era Three Brown Vintage Armchairs attributed Josef Frank Vienna, 1930s

$5,129 / set

H 31.11 in W 20.28 in D 22.37 in

Art Deco Era Three Brown Vintage Armchairs attributed Josef Frank Vienna, 1930s

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco three armchairs from oak and plywood in by Josef Frank attributed and executed by Thonet Vienna, 1930s. The frame of the chairs from oakwood with plywood seats, connected wi...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Bench Modern Blackened Steel Handwoven Horsehair Textile Brown Fringe Tassel

$21,950 / item

H 18 in W 56 in D 20 in

Bench Modern Blackened Steel Handwoven Horsehair Textile Brown Fringe Tassel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - BROWN J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of...

Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron, Iron

Pair of Joel Otterson Endangered Species Chairs

$25,000 / set

H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of Joel Otterson Endangered Species Chairs

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Unique set of Joel Otterson armchairs. Constructed of enameled cast iron, copper pipes, upholstery, animal hide, appropriated elements, 1993. One pair (2 total) available.

Category

1990s American Armchairs

Materials

Copper, Iron

Instock Bench Modern Handwoven Horsehair Brown Blackened Steel Tassel Fringe

$21,950 / item

H 18 in W 56 in D 20 in

Instock Bench Modern Handwoven Horsehair Brown Blackened Steel Tassel Fringe

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - BROWN J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of...

Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Contemporary Hand Carved Blackened Steel Bench with Handwoven Horsehair in White

$14,450 / item

H 18 in W 18 in D 24 in

Contemporary Hand Carved Blackened Steel Bench with Handwoven Horsehair in White

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 JM. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements...

Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Brown Ilmari Tapiovaara Caribe Bar Stools, Finland 1960s

$4,896 / set

H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in

Pair of Brown Ilmari Tapiovaara Caribe Bar Stools, Finland 1960s

By ICF New York, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of gorgeously patinated bar / high stools in brown faux leather from the 1960s for the ICF in New York. The high stools are naturally designed for bars or high counter and ki...

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Cast Iron

Needle Swivel Bar Stool in Chrome Finish

$3,439 / item

H 44.1 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in

Needle Swivel Bar Stool in Chrome Finish

Located in Paris, FR

Bar stool needle swivel in polished aluminium in chrome finish. On swivel base with footrest. With adjustable height from 58 to 112 cm. Also available in polished iron in chrome f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Industrial/ Art Deco Adjustable Articulating Leather Medical Stool / by Ritter

$1,470

H 25 in Dm 10 in

Industrial/ Art Deco Adjustable Articulating Leather Medical Stool / by Ritter

By Ritter Dental

Located in Buffalo, NY

Industrial, Art Deco dentist, medical stool by Ritter Mobilrest features an articulating, chrome pedestal stem that pivots within the ball joint of the weighted, painted cast iron ba...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Chrome, Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder

$450 / item

H 10.75 in W 24 in D 12 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder

Located in Oakville, CT

Redolent of the cafeteria tables found in early-20th-century schools and factories, The Get Back Original Swing-Out Seat is our hallmark product—proudly sand cast and made in America...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe

$475 / item

H 10.75 in W 24 in D 12 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

There may be fading or minor checking and while most clients prefer the natural patina, the seats can be periodically coated to add additional protection*** Cast iron swing out coun...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Finished Oak

$500 / item

H 11 in W 24 in D 24 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Finished Oak

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Alder and oak measure 12" x 1 1/4" thick and the IPE measures 11? x 1 1/2? thick. The cast-iron assembly is available in Satin Black.

Category

2010s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Cast Iron Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of cast iron seating on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. If you’re shopping for a piece of cast iron seating, we have 351 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of cast iron seating — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of cast iron seating made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Pierre Guariche, Folke Bensow and J.M. Szymanski each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of cast iron seating that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Seating?

Prices for a piece of cast iron seating start at $199 and top out at $39,500 with the average selling for $2,312.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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