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Cast Iron Trivets

Laurids Lonborg Cast Iron Trivet, Denmark, 1950s
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Laurids Lonborg Cast Iron Trivet, Denmark, 1950s.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Antique Braise Cast Iron Flat Press Laundry Trivet, France, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cast iron trivet is particular Because it was created to put braises inside. This type of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Iron

18th Century Cast Iron French Trivet
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th century French trivet. For heating up a pan or to keep it warm in and in front of the
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Antique Early 18th Century Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century Cast Iron French Trivet
18th Century Cast Iron French Trivet
H 13 in W 26.25 in D 8.5 in
Yellow Cast Iron and Teak Trivet by Laurids Lonborg, Denmark, 1960s
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Delft, NL
Yellow Cast Iron and Teak Trivet by Laurids Lonborg, Denmark, 1960s Measures: 16 cm wide The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Iron

3 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Sad Flat Press Laundry Cloth Irons Trivet
Located in Dayton, OH
, one “standard” size, one medium narrower with painted accents, and one small one with trivet
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century Brass Trivet/Footman
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century brass and iron trivet/footman with wonderful cast pierced top. The stand is raised on
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Trivet/Footman
19th Century Brass Trivet/Footman
H 11 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
English Polished Steel and Nickel Silver Footman Trivet, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English polished steel and nickel silver footman trivet with a pierced floral top, pierced
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Antique 1840s English George IV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Iron, Nickel

Antique English Brass Footman Fireplace Trivet Kettle Stool Stand Hearthware
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional and rare early 19th century brass and cast iron fireplace trivet or footman stool
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Antique Early 1800s Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Brass Flanking Lion Coat of Arms Fire Place Tools on Rope Stand, C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
, poker, bellow, and trivet. Mid 19th century.
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Antique 1840s English William IV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Danish Modern White Dansk Fondue Pot Designed by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
interior, solid teak handle and cast iron base. Designed by Jens Quistgaard and produced by Dansk. The
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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Virginia Metalcrafters Harvin Colonial Williamsburg Brass Andirons Firedogs
Located in Dayton, OH
run by Mr. Loth.) They initially manufactured cast iron stoves and wood and coal heaters. In 1938 Loth
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

1952 Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
1890, under the name Waynesboro Stove Company. The company, which made ornately cast Cook stoves
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

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Danish Slatted Teak Trivet, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Danish slatted teak trivet, 1960's.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

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VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Brass Williamsburg Queen Anne Cypher Trivets - Pair
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Carl Aubock II Fondue Set Mid-Century Nutwood Steel Austria, 1960
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Aubock desigend this Fondue-set in the 1960. Included is the original box made of paper. The contents of the packaging are described on the lid in 4 languages: Fondue-Set in s...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

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Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming Victorian desk accessory is very decorative and functional.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th century Victorian English Cast-Iron Lion Doorstop with Old Red Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast iron lion doorstop from Victorian England. This 19th century Victorian cast-iron flat-back reclining lion is an elegant doorstop, probably after the magnificent original bronz...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Decorative Brass Trivet in Starfish Motif by David Marshall 'circa 1990s'
By David Marshall
Located in London, GB
Brass trivet by David Marshall (circa 1990s). This piece is weighty, elegantly rugged, beautifully trodden and in the form of a starfish. It looks like it has had a rough life and th...
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Vintage Silver Plated Oval Etched Decorated Table Hot Plate Trivet
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Located in Bristol, GB
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Located in North Egremont, MA
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Materials

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Located in Middleburg, VA
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Category

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Materials

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Antique Cast Iron Victorian Arched Fireplace Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
a deliberate hole to the top to allow the use of a cast iron trivet (not supplied) Finished with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Primitive Antique Iron Fireplace Trivet Pot Rest Kettle Plant Stand Hearthware
Located in Dayton, OH
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Early 20th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed mid Victorian cast iron arched combination fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
Reclaimed mid Victorian cast iron arched combination fireplace. Circa 1880. The fluted legs
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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Located in Manchester, GB
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American Brass Nautical Fire Place Tool Set on Rope Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
shovel, tong, poker, trivet and brush. Early 20th Century
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Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Metalcrafters in 1890, under the name Waynesboro Stove Company. The company, which made ornately cast cook
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Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookends

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Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookends

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Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Arched Aperture
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19th Century Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
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19th Century Arched Fireplace Insert
19th Century Arched Fireplace Insert
H 36.03 in W 29.93 in D 13.78 in
Dansk Kobenstyle Fondue Set and Butter Warmer with Eight France IHG Fondue Forks
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
cast-iron cookware; a fondue pot with all the accompanying pieces (cast iron stand and cast-iron fuel
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Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
1890, under the name Waynesboro Stove Company. The company, which made ornately cast cook stoves
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Cast Iron Trivets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of cast iron trivets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cast iron trivets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. There are all kinds of cast iron trivets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Cast iron trivets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Georgian and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made cast iron trivets over the years, but those made by Laurids Lonborg and Virginia Metalcrafters are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Cast Iron Trivets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $620, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $7,500 highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Trivets
  • 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 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 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.