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Pair of Antique Cast Iron and Oak Pedestal Stools
Pair of Antique Cast Iron and Oak Pedestal Stools

Pair of Antique Cast Iron and Oak Pedestal Stools

By John Danner Co.

Located in Oakville, CT

Pair of antique oak and cast iron stools made by Danner. Underside of top reads "Danner's Store Stools Patented Nov 8th 1887 Manufactured Only By John Danner Mfg.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

French Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Bar Stools
French Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Bar Stools

French Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Bar Stools

By Arthur Court

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular set of three cast iron bar stools made in the French Art Nouveau style.

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Iron

Singer Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Stool
Singer Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Stool

Singer Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Stool

By Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Markington, GB

Singer cast iron vintage Industrial stool Measures: H 44 / 63cm, D 30cm, W 30cm.

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Turn of the Last Century Industrial Cast Iron Tables, Pair
Turn of the Last Century Industrial Cast Iron Tables, Pair

Turn of the Last Century Industrial Cast Iron Tables, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Turn of the Last Century Industrial Cast Iron Tables, Pair A pair of early 20th century Industrial cast iron stools that have been converted with custom fitted steel tabletops.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Factory Stool by Pfaff in the Style of Singer
Cast Iron Factory Stool by Pfaff in the Style of Singer

Cast Iron Factory Stool by Pfaff in the Style of Singer

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This cast iron factory stool was designed and made by the company Pfaff around the 1930s and was inspired by the famous singer stool.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron & Oak Stools

Pair of Antique Cast Iron & Oak Stools

Located in Oakville, CT

Pair of Antique Cast Iron & Oak Stools

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Stools

Early 20th Century Stool Black Leather Cast Iron
Early 20th Century Stool Black Leather Cast Iron

Early 20th Century Stool Black Leather Cast Iron

By Thonet

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Wonderful hand made three legged stool with adjustable height ( 16.5-23'' ) Painted black wood legs with cast iron elements.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Industrial Retro Aluminum, Cast Iron and Leather Adjustable Stool
Vintage Industrial Retro Aluminum, Cast Iron and Leather Adjustable Stool

Vintage Industrial Retro Aluminum, Cast Iron and Leather Adjustable Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial retro aluminum, cast iron and leather adjustable stool. Seat is 13" in diameter, seat height adjusts from 19" - 28 1/2".

Category

20th Century North American Industrial Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Stool Made of Cast Iron from the Singer Factory, 1930
Industrial Stool Made of Cast Iron from the Singer Factory, 1930

Industrial Stool Made of Cast Iron from the Singer Factory, 1930

By Singer

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Industrial stool made of cast iron from the Singer Manufacturing company Height of the seat is adjustable and locked with a butterfly screw.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Round Butcher Block Wood Industrial Cast Iron Pedestal Stools
Pair of Vintage Round Butcher Block Wood Industrial Cast Iron Pedestal Stools

Pair of Vintage Round Butcher Block Wood Industrial Cast Iron Pedestal Stools

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of vintage round butcher block wood industrial cast iron pedestal stools. Listing includes thick butcher block wooden seat, cast iron base with black painted finish, clean moder...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Five Victorian Cast Iron Parlor Barstools
Set of Five Victorian Cast Iron Parlor Barstools

Set of Five Victorian Cast Iron Parlor Barstools

By Chromodern Chair Co. 1

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare set of five cast iron ice cream parlor style barstools made in the Victorian style featuring a baluster form column with a triangular vinyl seat. Features a beautifully patinate...

Category

20th Century American Victorian Stools

Materials

Iron

Black Cast Iron Water Meter Cover Side Table Wichita KS
Black Cast Iron Water Meter Cover Side Table Wichita KS

Black Cast Iron Water Meter Cover Side Table Wichita KS

Located in New York, NY

Round top cover is an original cast iron Wichita, KS water meter cover from the Wichita Water Dept. in Kansas.

Category

2010s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Counter Height Steel & Iron Spring Stools by Restoration Hardware
Set of Three Counter Height Steel & Iron Spring Stools by Restoration Hardware

Set of Three Counter Height Steel & Iron Spring Stools by Restoration Hardware

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Philadelphia, PA

They feature an industrial-grade steel spring base and a solid cast iron seat. The construction leads them to be roughly 80 lbs. per stool, but extremely high quality.

Category

Early 2000s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Iron

Set of 3 Mid-Century American Black Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools
Set of 3 Mid-Century American Black Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools

Set of 3 Mid-Century American Black Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 American Mid-Century Industrial bar stools with cast patinated metal bases, tapered supports, and circular black vinyl seats. (PRICED AS SET).  

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron, Metal

In the Style of Giacometti Wrought Iron Stool with Bronze Finials and Feet
In the Style of Giacometti Wrought Iron Stool with Bronze Finials and Feet

In the Style of Giacometti Wrought Iron Stool with Bronze Finials and Feet

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wrought iron stool with cast bronze head finials and paw feet with side medallions.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Rare Eight Spring Antique Industrial Stool
Rare Eight Spring Antique Industrial Stool

Rare Eight Spring Antique Industrial Stool

By American Cabinet Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique, turn of the century cast iron dental stool, adjustable height, from approximate 22"-34", unusual eight spring bounce mechanism, made by American Cabinet Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron, Steel

Vintage Industrial Factory Stool by Singer
Vintage Industrial Factory Stool by Singer

Vintage Industrial Factory Stool by Singer

By Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This vintage industrial chair was designed by the sewing machine company Singer. It features a wooden seat with a cast iron base.. It has been fully restored and is in a good vintage...

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique Adjustable Wooden Desk Stool by Cook
Antique Adjustable Wooden Desk Stool by Cook

Antique Adjustable Wooden Desk Stool by Cook

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique cast iron and wood adjustable Cook Co. drafting stool.

Category

Antique 1890s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Swivel Adjustable Stool
Industrial Swivel Adjustable Stool

Industrial Swivel Adjustable Stool

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Wood seat, cast iron base, stool swivels, tilts on a ball joint, and will adjust in height (highest position 29.5" x 22" H in lower position x 11"- seat dimension).

Category

20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique English Factory Stools c. 1900 a Pair
Antique English Factory Stools c. 1900 a Pair

Antique English Factory Stools c. 1900 a Pair

Located in Newtown, CT

Antique Pair of English Factory Stools. One signed Tagg and Co. Engineers New Castle, the other unsigned. Stool height is 17" and the seat width is 13.5". At one time these could ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Original Industrial Singer Stool, Height Adjustable, circa 1930
Original Industrial Singer Stool, Height Adjustable, circa 1930

Original Industrial Singer Stool, Height Adjustable, circa 1930

By Singer

Located in Munster, NRW

Very rare workshop stool of the sewing machine company Singer. Carefully and professionally restored. Height adjustable from 43.5 to 63 cm. Perfect as stool or small side table.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique 1930s Bausch & Lomb Optical Blue Industrial Medical Adjustable Stool
Antique 1930s Bausch & Lomb Optical Blue Industrial Medical Adjustable Stool

Antique 1930s Bausch & Lomb Optical Blue Industrial Medical Adjustable Stool

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 1930s Bausch & Lomb optical blue industrial medical adjustable stool. Item features adjustable height, cast iron base, wooden seat with black vinyl upholstery, rolling caster...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Original Swing Out Seat, Made in USA, Bar or Arm Stool

Original Swing Out Seat, Made in USA, Bar or Arm Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

The Industrial cast iron and wood swing-out seat / swing arm bar stool from dept. 87 is causing designers and homeowners around the world to sit up and take notice.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Antique Industrial 4-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, c.1930
Vintage Antique Industrial 4-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, c.1930

Vintage Antique Industrial 4-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, c.1930

By Singer

Located in London, GB

Iconic Singer sewing stool. c.1930 Originally, these stools lined factory floors, and were adapted over time to make them more comfortable for workers. In wonderful condition with...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique New Britain Machine Co. Connecticut Factory Adjustable Stool with Back
Antique New Britain Machine Co. Connecticut Factory Adjustable Stool with Back

Antique New Britain Machine Co. Connecticut Factory Adjustable Stool with Back

By New Britain Machine Company

Located in Oakville, CT

Authentic antique wood and cast iron adjustable factory stool with back made by The New Britain Machine Company of Connecticut.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Original Swing Out Seat // Made in USA // Get Back Dept 87 // Bar // Arm Stool

Original Swing Out Seat // Made in USA // Get Back Dept 87 // Bar // Arm Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

"The Original Swing out Seat" The Industrial cast iron and wood swing-out seat from Get Back, Inc's Dept. 87 is causing designers and homeowners around the world to sit up and take ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Stools

Materials

Iron

Bell System Thonet Attr. 1900s Counter Drafting Swivel Adjustable Pair Stools
Bell System Thonet Attr. 1900s Counter Drafting Swivel Adjustable Pair Stools

Bell System Thonet Attr. 1900s Counter Drafting Swivel Adjustable Pair Stools

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Possibly manufactured by Thonet in Austria between 1910 and 1915 and used by phone operators at Bell System. Constructed of solid maple, oak, and enameled steel, with hard rubber foo...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron, Steel

Antique Arts & Crafts Bentwood & Webbing Seat Stool by Thonet, Kohn or Fishel
Antique Arts & Crafts Bentwood & Webbing Seat Stool by Thonet, Kohn or Fishel

Antique Arts & Crafts Bentwood & Webbing Seat Stool by Thonet, Kohn or Fishel

Located in Lisse, NL

Great looking and practical to use, early 20th century stool. Former owners have taken extremely good care of this Arts & Crafts stool, because, apart from some minor wear to the fe...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

1970s Set of Six High Quality Heavy Brass and Wooden German Bar / Yacht Stools
1970s Set of Six High Quality Heavy Brass and Wooden German Bar / Yacht Stools

1970s Set of Six High Quality Heavy Brass and Wooden German Bar / Yacht Stools

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Absolutely stunning and beautiful set of six German ( high quality ) swivel bar / yacht stools consisting five stools with back-rests and one stool ( for the bar tender ) with-out ba...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Anvil / Stool / Side Table
Vintage Cast Iron Anvil / Stool / Side Table

Vintage Cast Iron Anvil / Stool / Side Table

Located in Surbiton, GB

An unusual, heavy, cast iron piece that may have been an anvil in a former life but lends itself well to being a small side table or stool.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Cabriole Legged Bench Ottoman Stool Velvet mohair
Antique Cast Iron Cabriole Legged Bench Ottoman Stool Velvet mohair

Antique Cast Iron Cabriole Legged Bench Ottoman Stool Velvet mohair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking cast iron cabriole leg bench with lush upholstered seat with ottoman tribal motif. Dainty ball and claw feet bring early Chippendale white the ornate knees reference the Que...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Savonarola Italian Regency Empire Style Cast Iron Griffin Bench Stool
Antique Savonarola Italian Regency Empire Style Cast Iron Griffin Bench Stool

Antique Savonarola Italian Regency Empire Style Cast Iron Griffin Bench Stool

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Savonarola Italian Regency Empire style cast iron Griffin bench stool. Item includes cast iron frame, metal seat, winged griffins/ lions, X-frame base, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Swing Out Stool Round Cafeteria Table
Vintage Cast Iron Swing Out Stool Round Cafeteria Table

Vintage Cast Iron Swing Out Stool Round Cafeteria Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Unusual cast iron and wood swing out stool cafeteria table.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Art Specialty Co. Art Deco Cast Iron Winged Female Figural Vanity Bench/Stool
Art Specialty Co. Art Deco Cast Iron Winged Female Figural Vanity Bench/Stool

Art Specialty Co. Art Deco Cast Iron Winged Female Figural Vanity Bench/Stool

By Art Specialty Co

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is an absolutely fabulous art deco pattern bench with an amazing winged female figure in relief, draping a rose garland and topped with a radiating fan. The original colors, Bro...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Gilt Piano Bench Vanity Stool Paw Feet Upholstered
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Gilt Piano Bench Vanity Stool Paw Feet Upholstered

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Gilt Piano Bench Vanity Stool Paw Feet Upholstered

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian vanity seat or piano bench with a gilded iron trestle base, paw feet and an orange velour upholstered top.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

19thc Cast Iron Masonic Footstool with Square and Compass Stars and Paw Feet
19thc Cast Iron Masonic Footstool with Square and Compass Stars and Paw Feet

19thc Cast Iron Masonic Footstool with Square and Compass Stars and Paw Feet

Located in Savannah, GA

A great piece of Americana, this 19th century fancy cast iron foot stool comes from a Masonic lodge.

Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bar / Drafting Stool
Vintage Bar / Drafting Stool

Vintage Bar / Drafting Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

Heywood wakefield oak drafting stool. Overall Dimensions: 18" x 17" x 42" - 46". Seat height adjusts: 26" - 30".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Jewelers Workbench Desk Drafting Table w/ Swivel Stool
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Jewelers Workbench Desk Drafting Table w/ Swivel Stool

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Jewelers Workbench Desk Drafting Table w/ Swivel Stool

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item features a built in swivel/adjustable height stool with cast iron hardware, 10 drawers (writing to interior of drawers, a couple curse words), slanted top work surface, and auth...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Industrial Pedestal Plant Stand Stool Table Farmhouse Rustic
Early 20th Century Industrial Pedestal Plant Stand Stool Table Farmhouse Rustic

Early 20th Century Industrial Pedestal Plant Stand Stool Table Farmhouse Rustic

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Jean Prouvé

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting Industrial form, with wood and cast iron enameled elements. Structurally Sound, and Sturdy.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Antique Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Table Desk Task Lamp Light
Antique Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Table Desk Task Lamp Light

Antique Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Table Desk Task Lamp Light

By Singer

Located in Sale, GB

Buoyed by its success, Singer took the initiative in 1910 by marketing specially adapted furniture: a stool with cast iron base and original timber seat launched the range.

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Stools
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Stools

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Stools

Located in Hudson, NY

an amazing set of three antique industrial cast iron stools. beautiful spare form, with a round domed base, and center stem with three spines, supporting a domed round perforated 13"...

Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Stool
Gothic Revival Cast Iron Stool

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Stool

Located in Sheffield, MA

American Gothic Revival hexagonal-shaped cast cast iron stool, with roundels of six petaled flowers and tracery within squares on a base of six cusped arches and legs ending in caste...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Wood & Cast Iron Stool
Wood & Cast Iron Stool

Wood & Cast Iron Stool

Located in San Francisco, CA

This wood stool is a blend of wood and cast iron base with a swiveling wood top.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Stool
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Stool

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Stool

Located in Hudson, NY

an outstanding antique cast iron industrial stool, with a gracefully curved base and adjustable seat. excellent condition with a beautiful patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Cast Iron Stools
Pair of English Cast Iron Stools

Pair of English Cast Iron Stools

Located in Pasadena, CA

The heavy cast iron base make it very stable to sit on. The seat is cloth and comfortable but obviously needs replacing.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Iron

Superb Pair of Large French Napoleon III Cast Iron Stools
Superb Pair of Large French Napoleon III Cast Iron Stools

Superb Pair of Large French Napoleon III Cast Iron Stools

Located in Woodbury, CT

These stunning cast iron Napoleon III stools have the most gorgeous patina we've ever seen.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique Pair of Very Large Iconic Napoleon III Cast Iron Stools
Antique Pair of Very Large Iconic Napoleon III Cast Iron Stools

Antique Pair of Very Large Iconic Napoleon III Cast Iron Stools

Located in Kent, GB

This immense and unique pair of cast iron X frame stools is truly magnificent. Their stature, shape, color and design are like nothing we have seen before.

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Stools

Materials

Iron

Red Singer Stool
Red Singer Stool

Red Singer Stool

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A Singer cast iron stool with hardwood seat. Height adjustable, worn old red paint finish.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Stools

Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Combination Grate
Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Combination Grate

Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Combination Grate

Located in Manchester, GB

Supplied with new clay fireback and cast iron stool grate.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Finished with traditional black grate polish, and supplied with a remplacent new clay fire back and cast iron stool grate ready for a solid fuel fire.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Arched Cast Iron Bedroom Fireplace
Antique Victorian Arched Cast Iron Bedroom Fireplace

Antique Victorian Arched Cast Iron Bedroom Fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

The fireplace has been finished with traditional black grate polish and is supplied with a new clay fireback and cast iron stool grate, ready for a solid fuel fire once more.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Mid Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Large Mid Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Large Mid Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Circa 1870 This is supplied with a replacement clay fire back and cast iron stool grate. And has been finished the traditional black grate polish, leaving a gun metal or pewter sh...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cast iron stools available for sale. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, all cast iron stools available were constructed with great care. Find 87 antique and vintage cast iron stools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Cast iron stools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron stools made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many cast iron stools are appealing in their simplicity, but Singer, J.M. Szymanski and Bausch & Lomb produced popular cast iron stools that are worth a look.

How Much are Cast Iron Stools?

Prices for cast iron stools start at $350 and top out at $15,765 with the average selling for $963.

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.

Questions About Cast Iron Stools
  • 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 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
    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

    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
    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 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 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.