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.

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.

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.

Is cast iron stronger than steel?

Cast iron is stronger than steel.

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.

Does cast-iron furniture rust?

Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

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.

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.

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.

How can I tell if a cast iron fireplace is real?

To check if your cast iron fireplace is real, examine the details, which should be crisp and clear. Also, check to see if there’s an identifying name or brand, which will be indented, to help with authentication. Shop a collection of cast iron fireplace accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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.

Cast Iron Trestles

French Country Oval Table

Iron Leg Console Table

Cast Glass Console

Industrial Table Base

Industrial Trestle

10 Foot Long Dining Table

Kitchen Table With Marble Top

White Painted Iron Table

Pine Table Top on Industrial Cast Iron Base

$2,295

Pine Table Top on Industrial Cast Iron Base

Located in Baltimore, MD

The base consists of two cast iron trestle ends with arched feet joined at the apex of the arch by a 2” diameter tubular stretcher.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Rack-and-Pinion Mechanical Work Desk Architects Drafting Table

$2,650

Antique Cast Iron Rack-and-Pinion Mechanical Work Desk Architects Drafting Table

Located in Dayton, OH

This expansive work surface sits over a heavy-duty cast-iron trestle base equipped with ornate, scroll-detailed corner spandrels and a splayed arched base connected by parallel footr...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

Coalbrookdale Victorian Cast Iron and Burr Walnut Side Table, 1865

$4,733

Coalbrookdale Victorian Cast Iron and Burr Walnut Side Table, 1865

Located in Nottingham, GB

Foliate and strapwork motifs decorate the heavy cast iron trestle ends of this rectangular table, which carries a stepped wooden top veneered in four symmetrical panels of figured bu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

Industrial Console Table with Parquet Top

$2,404 / item

Industrial Console Table with Parquet Top

Located in Westwood, NJ

The parquet top wears a fruitwood tone with real variation, and it rests on a cast iron trestle base finished in gunmetal - two legs, one stretcher, nothing extra.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Green Painted Iron Marble Top Bistro Table

$1,775

19th Century French Louis XV Green Painted Iron Marble Top Bistro Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Combining the graceful curves of the Louis XV style with the rustic charm of French provincial furniture, the table offers both decorative appeal and versatility. The ornate cast ir...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Weathered Green Farmhouse Trestle Table with Cast Iron Base

$2,700

Weathered Green Farmhouse Trestle Table with Cast Iron Base

Located in Dekalb, IL

Long, narrow trestle table constructed from solid oak planks set atop a pair of cast iron folding-style bases with decorative openwork legs and cross-bracing.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

French 19th Century Iron trestle Table with Marble Top

$1,995

French 19th Century Iron trestle Table with Marble Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The light grey marble slab is new and in good condition. The cast iron base supports the marble top with beautiful scrolled forms and acanthus leaf details.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron, Cast Iron

Industrial Trestle Console Table with Ebony Macassar Top

$3,600

Industrial Trestle Console Table with Ebony Macassar Top

Located in Middleburg, VA

An unusual fusion of industrial form and refined craftsmanship, this one-of-a-kind console table features a richly grained ebony Macassar wood top supported by an early 20th-century ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Iron, Metal, Steel

20th Century French Industrial Iron and Marble Console Table

$6,897

20th Century French Industrial Iron and Marble Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderfully substantial 20th Century French iron and marble centre table. Cast iron forged trestle base linked by central stretcher, supporting a thick white marble top of good age.

Category

20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Cast Iron

Recent Sales

Rectangular Painted Iron Tilt-Table

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H 30.5 in W 47 in D 31.75 in

Rectangular Painted Iron Tilt-Table

Located in Chireno, TX

Rectangular steel top upon cast iron trestle base. Scraped to old painted finish.

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dessert Tables and Ti...

Materials

Steel, Iron

Arts & Crafts Garden Bench England circa 1920

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H 30.75 in W 72.25 in D 17.25 in

Arts & Crafts Garden Bench England circa 1920

Located in Culver City, CA

Arts & Crafts Garden bench England circa 1920 Patinated pine plank seat and back on two cast iron trestle ends. Made by Edwards Bays Ltd of Swindon.

Category

20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Iron Cafe Bistro Dining Table or Console

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H 29.5 in W 64 in D 24 in

French Art Deco Iron Cafe Bistro Dining Table or Console

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Classic early 20th century French Art Deco cafe bistro style dining table or console table. Features a cast iron trestle style base decorated with scroll and rosette motifs.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Marble Garden Bistro Dining Table

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H 27.5 in W 55 in D 25.5 in

19th Century French Marble Garden Bistro Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The marble top has rounded ends and an aged soft patina. Supported by a cast iron trestle leg base Made in a Parisian cafe or bistro style with a distressed green painted finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

1900s English Wooden Trestle Dining Table on Metal Legs

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H 30 in W 97.5 in D 36.1 in

1900s English Wooden Trestle Dining Table on Metal Legs

Located in High Point, NC

The long, rectangular wooden top bears a timeworn patina, highlighting the natural grain and irregularities that speak to its age and history. Supported by slender cast-iron trestle ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Dining Room Table

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H 29 in W 81.25 in D 33.25 in

Industrial Dining Room Table

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Uniquities made this table using the base which is made from 19th century cast iron trestles from the UK and the top is old English oak beams that have been ripped down.

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British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Marble Top White Painted Iron Bistrot Table

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H 29.75 in W 39.25 in D 22.5 in

Early 20th Century French Marble Top White Painted Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1930, the antique table sits on a cast iron trestle base with elegant scrolled legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative stretc...

Category

Early 20th Century French Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Industrial Style Cast Iron Plank Top Trestle Dining Table

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H 30.75 in W 120 in D 37 in

Industrial Style Cast Iron Plank Top Trestle Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental bespoke industrial age style trestle dining table featuring cast iron factory legs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

French Pair of Fossil Marble Iron Trestle Base Bistro Tables

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H 28.25 in W 51.25 in D 23.25 in

French Pair of Fossil Marble Iron Trestle Base Bistro Tables

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stunning pair of French bistro tables from the early 20th century with dark marble tops on industrial steel bases. The black stone slabs are punctuated with the remains of tiny mar...

Category

20th Century French Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Midcentury French Oval White Marble Top and Painted Cast Iron Bistrot Table

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H 28 in W 47.25 in D 23.75 in

Midcentury French Oval White Marble Top and Painted Cast Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1950, the cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative crossed stretcher.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Tuscan Styled Copper Trestle table.

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H 30 in W 96 in D 44 in

Tuscan Styled Copper Trestle table.

Located in Middleburg, VA

Dramatic Tuscan Styled Copper Trestle table. Paneled copper top with a green “Verdigris” patination over decorative pierced cast iron base on shaped trestle feet and stretchers.

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

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H 29.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.75 in

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1960, the antique cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative stretcher.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron and Marble-Top Bistrot Table

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H 29.5 in W 47.25 in

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron and Marble-Top Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1920, the antique cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs, joined with a double decorative stretcher.

Category

Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Early 20th Century French Parisian Painted Iron and Granite-Top Bistrot Table

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H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in

Early 20th Century French Parisian Painted Iron and Granite-Top Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Paris, France, and marked DAD, the antique cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant curved legs ending with scrolled feet, and joined with a double decorative s...

Category

Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Granite, Iron

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Bistrot Table with Weathered Stone Top

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H 27.25 in W 39 in D 23.5 in

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Bistrot Table with Weathered Stone Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1920, the cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative stretcher.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

Early 20th Century French Oval Marble Top White Painted Iron Bistrot Table

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H 28.25 in W 65 in D 25 in

Early 20th Century French Oval Marble Top White Painted Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1930, the cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs, and joined together with a double decorative crossed stretcher.

Category

Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Pine Harvest Farmhouse Dining Table with Iron Trestle Base

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H 30 in W 90 in D 37 in

Pine Harvest Farmhouse Dining Table with Iron Trestle Base

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic farmhouse dining table or harvest table featuring a cast iron trestle base. The iron Curule legs are conjoined by a long cross stretcher with rosette finials on the ends.

Category

20th Century American Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Iron

Monumental Pine Harvest Farm Table with Iron Trestle Base

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H 30 in W 130 in D 37 in

Monumental Pine Harvest Farm Table with Iron Trestle Base

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental harvest table or farmhouse dining table featuring a triple leg cast iron trestle base measuring nearly 11 feet long with a rustic pine plank top.

Category

20th Century American Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Cast Iron Pastry Table with Marble Top and Scrolling Accents

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H 29.75 in W 77.25 in D 20.25 in

French 19th Century Cast Iron Pastry Table with Marble Top and Scrolling Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French cast iron pastry console table from the 19th century, with white marble top, decorative motifs on the edges and trestle base accented with scrolling foliage.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Vintage French Marble Top Bistro Table

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H 30.5 in W 50 in D 22 in

Vintage French Marble Top Bistro Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Table crafted in France circa 1930, white marble top sits on a cast iron trestle base with elegant scrolled legs, joined together with a double decorative stretcher.

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

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H 27.75 in W 39.5 in D 23.75 in

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1930, the antique table sits on a cast iron trestle base with elegant scrolled legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative stretc...

Category

Early 20th Century French Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

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H 29 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1930, the antique table sits on a cast iron trestle base with elegant scrolled legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative stretc...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

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H 28.25 in W 39.5 in D 23.75 in

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1930, the antique table sits on a cast iron trestle base with elegant scrolled legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative stretc...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique French Bistro Table Exceptionally Long and Will Seat '12' People

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H 28.63 in W 113 in D 24 in

Antique French Bistro Table Exceptionally Long and Will Seat '12' People

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French Bistro table composed of a distressed patina wood plank top and a cast iron trestle base. Being 113” long, the antique French trestle table will seat 12 people.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Country Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Style Cast Iron Leg Trestle Console Table

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H 33.75 in W 71 in D 16 in

Industrial Style Cast Iron Leg Trestle Console Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early American industrial style work table or console table featuring factory cast iron legs. The trestle style table is topped with a 2 inch thick slab of plank board having breadbo...

Category

20th Century American Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Midcentury French Marble Top Polished Cast Iron Bistrot Trestle Table

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H 29.5 in W 43 in D 23.5 in

Midcentury French Marble Top Polished Cast Iron Bistrot Trestle Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1950, the cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative crossed stretcher.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Large Impressive Cast Iron Copying/Book Press on a Trestle Wood Stand circa 1850

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H 50 in W 23.25 in D 18 in

Large Impressive Cast Iron Copying/Book Press on a Trestle Wood Stand circa 1850

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large impressive cast iron copying or book press on trestle wood stand, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Iron

1950s Belgian Trestle Table

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H 29.7 in W 128.3 in D 32.7 in

1950s Belgian Trestle Table

Located in High Point, NC

Ornamental cast iron braces and metal trestle bars stabilise these sturdy bases, in characteristic cafe style.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

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H 28.75 in W 39.5 in D 23.75 in

Early 20th Century French Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1960, the antique cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative stretcher.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Mid-Century French Oval Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

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H 28.5 in W 47.25 in D 25.5 in

Mid-Century French Oval Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1960, the cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative crossed stretcher.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Mid-Century French Oval Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

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H 28.25 in W 47.25 in D 23.75 in

Mid-Century French Oval Marble Top Polished Iron Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1960, the cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs ending with hoof feet, and joined together with a double decorative crossed stretcher.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron and Marble-Top Bistrot Table

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H 29 in W 39.5 in D 24 in

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron and Marble-Top Bistrot Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1920, the antique cast iron table sits on a trestle base with elegant scroll legs, joined with a double decorative stretcher.

Category

Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique French Iron and Marble Dining Table

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H 29.5 in W 105.38 in D 27.5 in

Antique French Iron and Marble Dining Table

Located in Highwood, IL

Typically, you would see a much small version of this table in old French Bistro’s, but we have never had one this large, that was dead original and not fabricated out of old bits. C...

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Antique 1890s French Country Dining Room Tables

Boston Made Industrial Cast Iron Table, c. 1900

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H 31 in W 80.5 in D 34.5 in

Boston Made Industrial Cast Iron Table, c. 1900

By John T. Robinson

Located in Essex, MA

A late19th century Boston made industrial table with beautifully formed and well patinated cast iron trestle base (the best we have ever seen), the serpentine cross stretchers embos...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Architectural Table Lamps

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H 27.96 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in

Pair of Architectural Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

Created from Salvaged cast iron trestles. Retaining traces of the original paint.

Category

Antique 1860s French Table Lamps

Industrial Style Console Table

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H 34 in W 75 in D 26.5 in

Industrial Style Console Table

Located in Hudson, NY

handsome tall console table three board splined mahogany top with beautiful patina supported by delicate cast iron trestle industrial base

Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Style Desk or Worktable

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H 32 in W 60 in D 36 in

Industrial Style Desk or Worktable

Located in London, GB

Raised on cast iron trestles, joined by a central stretcher.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Table

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H 34.25 in W 44 in D 30 in

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Table

Located in Hudson, NY

a very unique antique industrial cast iron table, having a trestle base with demi-lune feet, supporting a grid top, perfect for the included glass top, or would be nice with an antiq...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Console Tables

Materials

Iron

19th c. Bleached Oak Trestle Table

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H 31 in W 94.5 in D 36 in

19th c. Bleached Oak Trestle Table

Located in Houston, TX

Elegantly carved lyre shaped trestle panels are joined to wrought iron stretchers.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Wrought Iron

Pub Table

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H 29.53 in W 77.56 in D 23.63 in

Pub Table

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A cast iron and mahogany trestle Pub Table. Remnants of old paint to the cast base.

Category

Early 20th Century English Tables

Dos Gallos Custom Long Skinny Wood Console Table with Iron Base

$15,470 / item

H 34.5 in W 139.5 in D 11 in

Dos Gallos Custom Long Skinny Wood Console Table with Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom console that can be made in Douglas fir, walnut or oak. Built up top to approximately 3 inches thick. Can be made in different sizes, and different finishes. Made in Los Ange...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Console Tables

Materials

Iron

French Provincial Console Table

$2,007 / item

H 36 in W 37.75 in D 12 in

French Provincial Console Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Provincial Neo Classic antiqued wood console table, with two frieze drawers and two further tiers between square tapering supports. Dimensions: 37.75" W x 12" D x 36" H.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Scalloped Lamp Side Table

$2,414

H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Scalloped Lamp Side Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian burr walnut lamp table of outstanding colour and figure. The top is veneered in exceptionally well figured burr walnut displaying rich swirling grain pa...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century Portable Pine Farm Harvest Table

$2,950

H 30 in W 119 in D 39.75 in

Large 19th Century Portable Pine Farm Harvest Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An interesting old pine farm table. A large antique portable table originally used to set up in the orchards or fields during harvesting time to serve the workers on. In excellent an...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Industrial Wabi Sabi Console Table, France, 21st Century

$1,925

H 26.97 in W 87.6 in D 15.75 in

Industrial Wabi Sabi Console Table, France, 21st Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This one-of-a-kind atelier table pairs the quiet strength of reclaimed oak with the stark precision of blackened steel. Its top is crafted from reclaimed solid oak, richly textured a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Industrial Cast Iron Factory Trolley Work Cart Pine Plank Table or Island

$6,500

H 31 in W 94.5 in D 39 in

Large Industrial Cast Iron Factory Trolley Work Cart Pine Plank Table or Island

Located in Forney, TX

An incredible 20th century rustic industrial style repurposed dining table - kitchen island. Crafted from a heavy-duty utilitarian cast iron American factory - warehouse trolley ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

20th Century French Industrial Cast Iron Work Table with Wooden Top

$4,595

H 34.3 in W 88.5 in D 23.4 in

20th Century French Industrial Cast Iron Work Table with Wooden Top

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French industrial cast iron work table with wooden top is a powerful example of early factory craftsmanship, combining raw utility with sculptural presence. The hea...

Category

20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Walnut wood console table with two drawers and lower shelf

$6,820

H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in

Large Walnut wood console table with two drawers and lower shelf

Located in Miami, FL

Solid wood console table with a dark walnut finish. It features a rectangular top, two front drawers for storage, a fixed decorative center panel, and a lower plank shelf that provid...

Category

Early 20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Antique Industrial Kitchen Island with Teak Wood Top

$9,000

H 34 in W 103 in D 39 in

19th Century Antique Industrial Kitchen Island with Teak Wood Top

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique industrial farmhouse kitchen work table or kitchen Island. The large iron base is shown with a plank teak wood top. Top and base can be sold separately. The base will work we...

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Antique 19th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

Vintage French Rustic Wood and Iron Folding Work Table

$2,300

H 30 in W 100 in D 30 in

Vintage French Rustic Wood and Iron Folding Work Table

Located in Houston, TX

Interesting rustic table from France. Practical folding design with large surface area for working or meals. Nice patina.

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

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Vintage Keuffel and Esser Popular Drawing Table Drafting Table

$1,700

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Vintage Keuffel and Esser Popular Drawing Table Drafting Table

Located in Newtown, CT

Vintage Keuffel and Esser Popular Drawing Table. The top is 42" x 32", and the table raises from 34" to 41". Good condition with a nice warm color on the base and a refinished top....

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Cast Iron

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$2,405 / item

H 33 in W 62 in D 13.75 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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$925

H 41.5 in W 42 in D 31.25 in

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Located in Port Jervis, NY

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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$2,350

H 34.5 in W 83 in D 25 in

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Located in Round Top, TX

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$2,598

H 30.71 in W 77.96 in D 33.08 in

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Located in Nijlen, BE

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$9,500

H 34 in W 79 in D 21.5 in

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Located in Nashville, TN

Antique Industrial Iron Console Table From France, Circa 1920. Solid pine top on an iron base. Great patina and use.

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Vintage 1920s Console Tables

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Iron

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Questions About Cast Iron Trestles

What is the difference between iron and cast iron?
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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.
Who invented cast iron?
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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.
What are cast iron columns?
1 Answer
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.
Are cast iron columns hollow?
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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.
Can I use cast iron as a planter?
1 Answer
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.
Do cast iron tables rust?
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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.
Do cast iron Firebacks work?
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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.
How do I keep cast iron from rusting?
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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.
How do I hang a cast iron bell?
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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.
Is cast iron stronger than steel?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Cast iron is stronger than steel.
What is a cast iron fireplace insert?
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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.
What are cast iron trivets used for?
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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.
When were cast iron doorstops made?
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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.
Does cast-iron furniture rust?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
When were cast iron beds made?
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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.
Why is cast iron used for benches?
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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.
Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?
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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.
How can you tell the difference between cast iron and wrought iron?
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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.
How can I tell if a cast iron fireplace is real?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To check if your cast iron fireplace is real, examine the details, which should be crisp and clear. Also, check to see if there’s an identifying name or brand, which will be indented, to help with authentication. Shop a collection of cast iron fireplace accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Are cast iron door stops valuable?
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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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