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Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Table Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully detailed, articulating, Arts & Crafts, cast iron table lamp with frosted glass shade.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Circa 1930 Cast Iron & Chrome Articulating Floor Lamp with Holophane Shade
Located in Bainbridge, NY
metal column, ribbed transparent holophane glass shade on a round heavy 10D cast iron base. Sturdy
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

1980s Japanese Kokosha Industrial Cast Iron Sconce Brass Cage and Glass Shade
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial 1980s Japanese cast iron wall sconce with a brass cage and glass shade
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Brass

1920’s Rococo Revival Cast iron and Brass Bridge Lamp with Shade
Located in Canton, MA
1920’s rococo revival cast iron and brass bridge lamp with shade. Ornate mix of cast iron and brass
Category

Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Period Cast Iron Desk or Table Lamp with Copper Adjustable Shade
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A rare desk lamp from the Art Deco period. The base is made of heavy cast iron, the shade is made
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Danish Modern 1950s Adjustable Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and New Shade
Located in Aarhus C, DK
base of cast iron. The new white pleated lamp shade is adjustable The minimum height of the lamp is
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
architectural element, impresses at first sight. With age, the surface of the cast iron base has slowly
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
H 26 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A bold and flamboyant 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert by the renowned foundry
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Two Cast Iron Painted Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two white painted iron table or floor lamps. Measure: Height of the table lamp base without
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Two Cast Iron Painted Table Lamps
Two Cast Iron Painted Table Lamps
H 27.56 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
Metal American Industrial Cast Iron Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
American goose neck desk light. Flexible arm with metal shade. Cast iron base. Black cotton wire
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Cast Hammered Brass Floor Lamp w Wrought Iron Base
Located in New York, NY
Brass and cast iron floor lamp with a black wrought iron base and beige shade. In good condition
Category

Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron

Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Art Deco desk lamp in industrial style. The base is made of cast iron, the arm is made of
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
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H 11.03 in W 17.72 in D 3.55 in
Antique French Garden Half Round Cast Iron Urn Planter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
antique French cast iron half round wall planter. This rare piece appears to have been repainted many
Category

Early 20th Century French Grand Tour Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s
Located in Faversham, GB
Original gooseneck industrial desk lamp. Cast iron base with flexible gooseneck stem and spun steel
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Columns, Mounted as Exterior Street Lamps
By Powerlite Devices Ltd
Located in Montreal, QC
A pair of imposing antique cast iron columns mounted as street lamps. Each Doric pillar fluted and
Category

Antique 1890s Canadian Neoclassical More Lighting

Materials

Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a frosted glass cover. The porcelain socket requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

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

Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a grey enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
base and fabric shade. The stand consists of brass and cast iron base. The color of the fabric shade
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass, 1960s
Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass, 1960s
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H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
White Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light , 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a white enamel shade with white enamel interior and a grey cast iron top. New porcelain socket
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial White Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a white enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a blue enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Petrol Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall light Petrol colored enamel shade, white interior cast iron arm diameter cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a grey enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a blue enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a blue enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Late Mission Wrought Iron Adjustable Floor Lamp w/ Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Mission style adjustable cast wrought iron floor lamp w replacement lamp shade included. The
Category

Vintage 1920s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel shade with a white enamel interior, a cast iron top, and a frosted glass cover. The porcelain
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a glass cover. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall light White enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate Siameter cast iron wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel shade with a white enamel interior, a cast iron top, and a frosted glass cover. The porcelain
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Cast Iron Wall Light Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Black enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate diameter cast iron wall piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with a white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a frosted glass cover. The porcelain socket requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

White Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a white enamel shade, white enamel interior and grey cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with a white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top, and a striped glass cover. The porcelain socket
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with a white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top, and a clear glass cover. The porcelain socket
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

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

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a glass cover. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a glass cover. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top and a milk glass cover. The porcelain socket requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel shade, white enamel interior, cast iron top and clear glass cover Porcelain socket for E 27
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Cast Aluminium Explosion Proof Lamp with Enameled Shade, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.It features a grey cast aluminium body, a clear glass and a grey enameled shade
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Grey Cast Aluminium Explosion Proof Lamp with Enameled Shade, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.It features a grey cast aluminium body, a clear glass and a black enameled shade
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Grey Cast Aluminium Explosion Proof Lamp with Enameled Shade, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.It features a grey cast aluminium body, a clear glass and a grey enameled shade
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. Fully
Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Cast Aluminium Explosion Proof Lamp with Enameled Shade, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.It features a grey cast aluminium body, a clear glass and a grey enameled shade
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Pendant Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. White inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp in Cast Iron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial factory pendant lamp in cast iron. - Manufactured by A23 Factory in Wilkasy in Poland
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Art Deco Bronzed Iron 5 Light Slip Shade Hanging Chandelier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic hanging Bronzed Art Deco slip shade chandelier with 5 glass shades near perfect. Was
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top,a frosted glass cover and iron grid. The porcelain socket
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Articulating Gooseneck Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique gooseneck task lamp with aluminum shade, articulating arm and cast iron base. The
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. Fully
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

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Cast Iron Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cast iron shade available at 1stDibs. A cast iron shade — often made from metal, iron and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a cast iron shade, we have 54 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cast iron shade you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cast iron shade is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one cast iron shade that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lightolier, Workstead and Elektrosvit produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cast Iron Shade?

The average selling price for a cast iron shade at 1stDibs is $1,178, while they’re typically $44 on the low end and $6,900 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cast Iron Shade
  • 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 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 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.

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