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Cast Iron Turtle

Pair of Large Cast Iron Patinated Turtles Garden Fountains C1980
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron garden turtle fountains. Each turtle measures at 25 x 14 x 10h inches
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Vintage 1980s American Adirondack Fountains

Materials

Copper, Iron

Miniature Cast Iron Linen Press with Schildkröt Doll, 1890-1900
Located in Delft, NL
A miniature cast iron linen press with Schildkröt doll, 1890-1900 An antique miniature mangle
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Antique Late 19th Century European Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Gilt Oval with Turtle Top Glass Cocktail Table Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant organic style Gilt iron in the form of leaves on branches. Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Untitled, Steel, Iron Bella Feldman Brutalist Sculpture
By Bella Feldman
Located in Surfside, FL
triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights—rats transformed into fish, and turtles with human features. The
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20th Century Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Island / Bar / Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Printer's Turtle Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 27 1/2" x 38" high Materials: Cast Iron
Category

Early 20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

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Charcoal Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These CHARCOAL collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a sof...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood reproduces with perfect proportions in scale a miniature cabinet with three drawers and...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Vintage Bronze Double Monkey Coffee Table Base with Verde Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze double monkey coffee table base from the mid-20th century, with verde patina. The top is not included but shown on the photos to allow a better visualization of the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Stainless Steel Brass Copper Brutalist Wall Sculpture Stephen Chun, 1970s
By Stephen Chun
Located in Melbourne, AU
An excellent example of decorative wall sculpture dating to the 1970s, by artist and maker Stephen Chun. Chun studied at art school in Taipei, graduating in the late 1960s. He was...
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Brutalist Decorative Art

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel, Brass

19th Century French Square Carved Limestone Trough or Sink
Located in Dallas, TX
Stone troughs have been used to water livestock in rural Europe for many centuries so it’s often difficult to date them. However, it is known that they were replaced by cast iron mod...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Japanese Antique Black Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wood Carving Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden black Daruma doll. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood. This wooden form is the original Daruma doll. Many Daruma dol...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

American Giant Stone Frog with Patina, Originally Used as a Fountain
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American giant stone frog from the 20th century, with great patina. Made in the USA in 1987, this giant stone stone frog used to be a fountain (notice the remnants of a pipe below...
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Vintage 1980s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Ben Zvi Modern Bronze Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze sculpture by Ben Zvi. The treatment of the figures is quite interesting bordering the lines of reality, abstraction and geometry all in one. There is a quiet dynamism to this ...
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Vintage 1960s Israeli Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ben Zvi Modern Bronze Sculpture
Ben Zvi Modern Bronze Sculpture
H 10.75 in W 12.25 in D 8.5 in
18th Century French White Carrara Marble Fountain Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully carved white Carrara marble wall fountain head from 18th Century France with a fluted top, rounded body, with carved leaf border detail, circular spout and splayed base.
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Antique 18th Century French Fountains

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large Oval Polished Brass Glass Top Coffee Table on Hoof Foot
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern hoof foot brass and glass large oval coffee table.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Dog" is a fairly scarce toy to acquire, especially in this excellent condition and working order. Windup toy is lithographed and hand painted in colors of black and greenish...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Verde Coffee Table Base with L Shaped Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage lost wax cast bronze coffee table base from the mid 20th century, with verde patina and L motifs. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) ...
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century String Puppet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oddly beautiful, in a tragic way, puppet was made somewhere in the 20th century, as we are uncertain of their specific creation date. The plexiglass case around them was custom ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Expressionist Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silk, Plexiglass

20th Century String Puppet
20th Century String Puppet
H 32.5 in W 8 in D 10.5 in
Oval Showtime Ribbon Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
Swirling patterns are crafted through the artful inlay of rattan ribbons. The captivating "Ribbon" cocktail tables from Oggetti feature their renowned Showtime material, which exudes...
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2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Resin, Coconut

1960s German Walther Glas "Solifleur" Single Stem Round Vase in Crystal
By Walther Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage 1960s "Solifleur" single stem vase by german manufacturing company "Walther Glas". It's a quite big version of one of Walther's most famous designs, based on a rounded shape ...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Hand Carved Painted Wood Folk Art Americana Sculpture Pair American Gothic
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Surfside, FL
C. Jeré ( or Curtis Jere) is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories. C. Jeré works are made by Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artis...
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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Cast Iron Fountain Center Piece, Late 19th Century # E6399
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
A French cast-iron fountain figure of a putto and a turtle cast by A. Durenne, late 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron "Turtle" Table on Wheels
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron "turtle" table for the printing industry.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron "Turtle" Table on Wheels
Cast Iron "Turtle" Table on Wheels
H 38.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Vintage Industrial, Adjustable Wood & Cast Iron Turtle Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Adjustable Wood & Cast Iron Turtle Table. Top adjusts from 34" - 43 1/2"
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20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Wood, Steel and Cast Iron Turtle Table on Castors
Located in Oakville, CT
Wood, Steel and Cast Iron Turtle Table on Castors. Top measures 27 1/2" x 22 3/4" x 1 3/4" thick
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20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Industrial Cast Iron "Turtle" Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
American-made industrial cast iron cart on casters. Known as a 'turtle,' this was used in the
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20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Industrial Cast Iron "Turtle" Cart
Industrial Cast Iron "Turtle" Cart
H 37 in W 30.5 in D 24 in
20th Century Industrial Cast Iron Turtle Table
Located in Carmine, TX
Turtle table built in the early 1900s and originally used in a printing shop in Kansas. This is a
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Set of Seven Cast Iron Turtle Stepping Stones
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of seven Anglo Indian garden stepping stones in the form of turtles with an aged patina. Priced
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Flooring

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Water Fountain Turtle
Located in Bellport, NY
Large Cast Iron Turtle,high detail,water fountain from mouth.
Category

Vintage 1930s English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Turtle-Shaped Garden Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Oversized, circa 1950s cast iron turtle sculpture, with movable head. Original finish and patina
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Turtle-Shaped Garden Sculpture
Turtle-Shaped Garden Sculpture
H 6 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
1920 Cast Iron Industrial Turtle Table
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nice complete Industrial turtle table. See use below. Very nice accent piece win a
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron & Steel Turtle Table on Casters
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron & Steel Turtle Table on Casters. 28 1/4" x 24" x 36 3/4".
Category

20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron & Steel Turtle Table on Casters
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron & Steel Turtle Table on Casters. 30 1/2" x 24" x 37 1/2"
Category

20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

Whimsical Cast Iron Black-Painted Turtle-Form Door Stop/Garden Ornament
Located in San Francisco, CA
The expressive turtle with head gazing upwards; with well-delineated shell.
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron & Steel Turtle Tables / End Side Tables
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of Cast Iron & Steel Turtle Tables / End Side Tables. 28" x 23 3/4" x 21 1/2".
Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

Vintage Turtle Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Original Vintage Industrial Turtle Printers Table
Category

20th Century American Tables

Materials

Iron, Metal

Vintage Turtle Table
Vintage Turtle Table
H 37 in W 24 in D 28.5 in
American Made Cast Iron & Steel Industrial Stationary Printers Letterpress Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Original American made cast iron and steel industrial stationary printers letterpress table. This
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Industrial Rolling Bar Cart Steel and Iron Printer's Turtle Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic vintage steel and cast iron printer's turtle table, rolling bar cart. Top measures 28 1/2
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel, Iron

Cast Resin Tortoise Shell On Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A very sculptural faux tortoise (or turtle) shell, mounted on a tall black wrought iron stand
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Late 20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Gothic Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Coal Hod Garden Planter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a heavy and substantial 19th century, French cast iron fireplace coal hod, in
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Coal Hod Black Garden Planter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a heavy and substantial 19th century, French cast iron fireplace coal hod, in
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Authentic Vintage Industrial Cast Iron and Steel Letterpress Table/ Rolling Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
Original American made cast iron and steel industrial printers' letterpress table / cart. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Industrial, Turtle Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Turtle Table made with wood and cast iron. An original vintage piece made here
Category

20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Industrial, Turtle Table
Vintage Industrial, Turtle Table
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 22.63 in
Vintage Industrial Turtle Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial Turtle Table with a cast iron table top.
Category

20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron, Metal

Vintage Industrial Turtle Table
Vintage Industrial Turtle Table
H 38.5 in W 28.75 in D 22.25 in
Vintage Industrial Wooden Turtle Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wooden framed turtle table with metal top and cast iron wheels.
Category

20th Century American Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Turtle Print Table, Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast iron and steel Industrial style factory letterpress turtle table on 4" double castors
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron, Steel

Vintage Wood & Metal Turtle Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wooden framed turtle table with metal top and cast iron wheels. Similar
Category

20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron, Metal

Vintage Wood & Metal Turtle Table
Vintage Wood & Metal Turtle Table
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Vintage Industrial Turtle Tables
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of Vintage Industrial Turtle Tables with Cast Iron Tops. Singles and other styles available.
Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Vintage Industrial Turtle Tables
Pair of Vintage Industrial Turtle Tables
H 36.5 in W 28.5 in D 24 in
Authentic Vintage Industrial 'Turtle' Table / Rolling Cart on Double Casters
Located in Oakville, CT
Original American made cast iron and steel Industrial printers' letterpress table / Cart. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Metal Turtle Table on Casters
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable Metal Table with Cast Iron Wheels 24" x 30 1/2" x 36 1/4" - 37 1/2" High
Category

20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel, Iron

Untitled, Steel, Iron Bella Feldman Brutalist Sculpture
By Bella Feldman
Located in Surfside, FL
turtles with human features. The small-scale sculptures were displayed in large clusters, their multitude
Category

20th Century Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Steel

Vintage Industrial Island / Bar Rolling Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Printer's Turtle Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 30 1/2" x 37 1/2" high Materials: Cast Iron
Category

Early 20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Printer's Table / Island
Located in Oakville, CT
Printer's Turtle table Overall Dimensions: 25 1/2" x 30 1/2" x 36 1/2" high.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Printer's Table / Island
Printer's Table / Island
H 36.5 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in
Scholar's Collection of Scroll Weights
Located in Chicago, IL
8. cast iron scale weight with a ram motif, Ming Period 9. brass seal with frog and turtle motif
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scholar's Objects

Cast Iron Turtle, Counter Top Hotel Bell, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This turtle was used on hotel counter tops to be rung and attract the attention of a staff member
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Turtle Pet Dish Spittoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A copper over cast iron turtle with a unique mechanical head, that stepped on, opens the back
Category

Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Primitives

Materials

Copper, Iron

Mechanical Turtle Pet Dish Spittoon
Mechanical Turtle Pet Dish Spittoon
H 3.5 in W 14 in D 11 in
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Figural Turtle Trinket Stash Box Made in Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage cast iron figural turtle trinket/stash box dating from the 1950's. Made in Japan
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Turtle Tables
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pair of steel turtle tables with cast iron wheels, made in the US.
Category

20th Century American Machine Age Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

Turtle Tables
Turtle Tables
H 38 in W 29 in D 24 in
Lithographer's Turtle Lift Table by Hamilton Manufacturing Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rolling lithographer's cart or table in patinated steel and cast iron with steel casters and
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Aluminum Turtle Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century cast aluminum turtle or tortoise sculpture with a determined expression and an
Category

20th Century American British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Work Table / Island
Located in Oakville, CT
This is a painter's turtle table with a new oak top. Perfect for small kitchen island or store
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Work Table / Island
Work Table / Island
H 38 in W 32 in D 26 in
Adjustable Desk Lamp by O.C. White
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable swing-arm desk lamp with a cast iron base and a turtle shade. Manufactured by O.C
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20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Adjustable Desk Lamp by O.C. White
Adjustable Desk Lamp by O.C. White
H 27 in W 24 in D 5.5 in
Renaissance Style Fountain Model Presented at the 1851 World Fair
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
beautiful decor of reeds was sculpted inhabited by a heron, a turtle and a duck. They support a second basin
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Fountains

Materials

Stone, Iron

Vintage Turtle Stepping Stones
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Pair of wonderful cast iron stepping stones in sea turtle motifs. Worn and weathered nicely.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Vintage Turtle Stepping Stones
Vintage Turtle Stepping Stones
H 1 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Incredible Maple and Oak Machinist's Turtle Table, circa 1895
Located in Portland, OR
machine shop to transport tools and materials. The sturdy cast iron casters, reinforced with cast iron leg
Category

Antique 1890s Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Cast Iron Turtle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cast iron turtle available at 1stDibs. A cast iron turtle — often made from iron, metal and steel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a cast iron turtle — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron turtle, designed in the Industrial or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Cast Iron Turtle?

A cast iron turtle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $10,500.
Questions About Cast Iron Turtle
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.