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Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well cast antique Scottish cast iron fireplace insert probably by Carron of Falkirk. A framed and
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish George III Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk arched cast iron fireplace
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Roundels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of Victorian cast iron decorative roundels. Dating back to circa 1850, these roundels were
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Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Decorative Art

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Metal, Iron

Renaissance Manor Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Bronze Hooded Fire Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
side vents in the Renaissance manor, supported on four cast iron wheels, the front bar posts with fire
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Large Renaissance Manner Antique Cast Iron and Bronze Hooded Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Victorian cast iron & bronze "Nautilus" log grate made in the Nineteen century by The
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Postmodern PAF Studio Gordon Floor Lamp by Barbaglia and Colombo, 1980s
By PAF Studio, Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in San Francisco, CA
-diameter cast iron with a plastic bottom cover marked in mold with manufacturer, model, designers, and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

French Articulated Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This French arm is beautiful cast iron with an original patina. The end of the arm has an angle
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

French Articulated Street Lamp
French Articulated Street Lamp
H 12 in W 46 in D 20 in
Robert Sonneman Style Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp with Black Cone Shade, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Bainbridge, NY
) with white interior, shade switch, atop a heavy, sturdy circular (10" D) black cast iron base. Fixed
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Iron

Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table
Located in Forney, TX
divided top fitted with a later pair of glass panels over decorative cast iron burner hot plates, flanking
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Console Tables

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Metal, Iron

Original Leroy C. Doane Brass Desk Lamp, circa 1931
By Walter Von Nessen, Kem Weber, Leroy C. Doane, Miller Lighting Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, original Pink glass diffuser finial to top, switch to 7D weighted Cast Iron base. Ceramic standard socket
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Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Corner Caryatids. The single-light tapered square cast-bronze body surmounted with allegorical corner
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Antique Early 1900s English British Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Gold Wood Double Paneled Beveled Mirror, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome mirror with strong lines and lovely beveled glass. This style would work well in a variety of settings.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Color Carved Wood Panelled Mirror circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome carved wood paneled mirror. If you like these mirrors, this one will not disappoint.
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Antique 1880s French Wall Mirrors

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Wood

19th Century Late Victorian Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A medium sized 19th century late Victorian lightly veined Arabescato marble corbel fireplace surround. A rounded shelf with a secondary shelf supporting, sits above an unadorned frie...
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile Victorian manner arched cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a raised arched border, the three barred fire bars, with original curved ash pan door, dec...
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Double-Slip Georgian Bullseye in Italian Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
Large Double-Slip Georgian Style Fireplace Surround in finest quality Italian Carrara Marble. Size: Depth: 8” – 20.3 cm External Height: 42 3/4” – 108.5 cm External Width: 58” –...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

19th Century Victorian Style Arched Highlighted Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and grand 19th century Arched Victorian style highlighted cast iron Fireplace insert, a large and generous back plate in graphite finished iron hosts a highlighted tramline c...
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th Century St Annes Marble Arched Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple and striking late 19th century St Annes marble fireplace surround, a beveled top shelf rests above a central tapered keystone with a raised tablet of Belgian black marble, f...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel
Located in Washington, DC
A 18th century painted boiserie panel.
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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel
18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel
H 41.5 in W 48.5 in D 2 in
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a raised mould arched border, and a central cartouche, a set of carved three barred fire bars, with ...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron and Brass Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fine antique Victorian cast iron and brass fire basket, a tall arch fireback encompassing a rainbow panel, supported by scalloped side panels connecting to a pillared four bar fron...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

20th Century Georgian Style Cast Iron Rococo Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A period 20th century cast iron fire grate in the ornate 18th century English Georgian Rococo style of Thomas Chippendale. The tall "C" scrolled densely hatched cast iron back compli...
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Vintage 1920s English Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Edwardian Art Nouveau Combination Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
Large and unusual antique cast iron Edwardian Art Nouveau combination fireplace with a finely cast panel to the frieze, with what is believe to be a representation of the Horses of t...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian manner cast iron tiled fireplace insert. A graphite outer plate with polished central cast hood and bars with ash pan door, a lovely set of tube li...
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel
Located in Nashville, TN
Possibly late 18th century but most likely 19th century painted arched painted panel. Either a panel intended for a trumeau or to be inset into wall boiserie as a trumeau. The upper ...
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Antique 1830s French Louis XVI Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Ryan & Smith Mackintosh, Art Deco Style Carrara Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Made from beautifully veined Italian Carrara marble, the fireplace features strong, clean and bold geometric lines, all typical of the 1920s Art Deco style.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Art Deco Fireplaces and Man...

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Carrara Marble

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming Victorian style polished and graphite waxed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a raised framed band, a high relief cast hood showing a swag with cent...
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Vintage 1940s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 40.08 in W 40.08 in D 3.94 in

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cast Iron Canopy Back Vented Dog Grate Fire Basket
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Reclaimed early 20th century Edwardian cast iron canopy back vented dog grate fire basket. Canopy
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Cast Iron Art Nouveau Stove Door Piece on Base
Located in New York, NY
Graphic stove vent door with elaborate scroll work designs in relief. Making a face. Mounted over
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Mounted Objects

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Iron

Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Yellow from Siena Marble with Half-Columns
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with its original cast iron insert and with its three squares marble floor. This fireplace is a pair
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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Siena Marble

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century Victorian cast iron vented window converted into a mirror, decorated with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

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Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Round Grate Cover Guard Register Architectural
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian cast iron grate. 22" round with 20" insert. Features an ornate pierced design
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Early 20th Century Victorian Architectural Elements

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Iron

Pair of American Brass and Wrought Iron Hanging Gasolier Lanterns, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass and wrought iron hanging gasolier lanterns with centered bulbous iron
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Lanterns

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Brass, Iron

Industrial Iron and Bronze Work Light
Located in Bainbridge, NY
to end of Shade 28"L) Bronze Casting details and vented Steel shade. On heavy Cast Iron base
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Iron, Steel, Bronze

19th Century Mid-Victorian Brass Canopied Dog Grate in the Regency Style
Located in Manchester, GB
rings in their mouths and on clawed feet. The decorative cast brass domed canopy vents out of a reeded
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Brass

Sougland-Aisne Stored Heat Cook Stove
By Sougland-Aisne
Located in New Orleans, LA
a vent. Set upon pierced cast-iron feet, this cook stove also features a chimney flue, fuel storage
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Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

Sougland-Aisne Stored Heat Cook Stove
Sougland-Aisne Stored Heat Cook Stove
H 56.25 in W 59 in D 31.25 in
Sougland-Aisne Stored Heat Cook Stove
By Sougland-Aisne
Located in New Orleans, LA
a vent. Set upon pierced cast-iron feet, this cook stove also features a chimney flue, fuel storage
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Sougland-Aisne Stored Heat Cook Stove
Sougland-Aisne Stored Heat Cook Stove
H 56.25 in W 59 in D 31.25 in
Articulating Industrial Floor Lamp With Copper Shade
Located in Bainbridge, NY
also adjusts (shown in photograph at 66"H). Sits on heavy Cast Iron base. The vented Copper Shade
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Iron, Steel, Copper

Steel and Brass Industrial Arched Shade Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
Inspired by early vented industrial shades… Eren Berg Studios introduces it’s retro yet futuristic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron

1800s Thomson Enclosed Arc Lamp, Wired for Standard Bulb
Located in Peekskill, NY
street lamps. It is made up from milk glass, copper, brass and cast iron. The patina is just right with a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Small Nicely Detailed Brass and Porcelain Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
this type of lamp. The shade is baked on porcelain... blue/black over white. The body is cast-iron and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Industrial Lockers by August Blodner, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial lockers by August Blodner, circa 1920s - Vented pressed steel doors - Cast iron
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Vintage 1920s German Industrial Cupboards

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Steel

Industrial Lockers by August Blodner, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Lockers by August Blodner, circa 1920s - Vented pressed steel doors - Cast iron
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Vintage 1920s German Industrial Cupboards

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Steel

Industrial Lockers by August Blodner, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial lockers by August Blodner, circa 1920s - Vented pressed steel doors - Cast iron
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Vintage 1920s German Industrial Cupboards

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Steel

French Articulated Street Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
These French arms are beautiful cast iron with an original patina. The end of the arm has an angle
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

French Articulated Street Lamps
French Articulated Street Lamps
H 20 in W 46 in D 12 in
Large Elaborate Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
desk or wall mount. It has 2 different signed cast iron articulating joints, as well as a long signed
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Antique Louis XV Fireplace, Richly Carved White Marble, 1700 Paris 'France'
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
add a touch of luxury and great value to your hearth, sold with a black cast iron counter-heart but
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Antique 1750s French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

19C. Garden Candle Lantern, Cranberry Thumbprint Glass & Cast Iron Bird Finial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cranberry glass globe, and a painted cast iron bird finial. The bird shows beautiful detail from every
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Nouveau Antique French Stove
Located in Austin, TX
Antique stove from France made of cast iron and polychrome tole. This Art Nouveau period piece is
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Antique Early 1900s Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Art Nouveau Antique French Stove
Art Nouveau Antique French Stove
H 39 in W 37 in D 24.5 in
"Santa in A Race Car" Still Bank American, circa 1987
By Reynolds Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
in the manufacture of well made cast iron penny banks. You will not see them all over the place as
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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Toys

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Aluminum

German Industrial Lockers by Kuppersbusch, circa 1920s
By Kuppersbusch
Located in Gloucester, GB
iron numbers - 5 vented compartments - Each compartment has 2 hanging hooks and 2 shelves - Each
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Vintage 1920s German Industrial Cupboards

Materials

Steel

1930s Art Deco Cast Iron Wall Vent Cover
Located in New York, NY
1930s Art Deco cast iron wall vent cover features a center clover pattern with vertical lines on
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Signal Mortar Cannon
Located in Raalte, NL
Beautiful 18th Century French cast signal mortar gun with open vent field, it has some damage but
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Antique 18th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Stove Door with Hinged Heart
Located in New York, NY
A swing open stove door with a smaller vent door with a heart shape and a smaller slide open vent
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Primitives

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Iron

Stove Door Iron Heart
Located in New York, NY
This cast iron heart was made for an early Holland brand stove as a vent door. The curved vent
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Stove Door Iron  Heart
Stove Door Iron  Heart
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Heart of the Home Iron Stove Door
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron heart shaped stove door with center heart vent. The door is unusual in having raised
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Antique 1890s American Industrial Mounted Objects

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Iron

Heart of the Home Iron Stove Door
Heart of the Home Iron Stove Door
H 8 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
The Heart Of The Home Iron Stove Door
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron heart shaped early American stove door that hinged open from the top. The open center
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair Of American Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Copper Lanterns
Located in Southampton, NY
Impressive pair of American Arts & Crafts wrought iron & copper gate post lanterns. The vented
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns

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Wrought Iron, Iron, Copper

Large Portable Greenhouse Cart
Located in Woodbury, CT
vent the heat, antique wooden handles that allow you to wheel it around your estate, and a planked
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20th Century British Edwardian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Portable Greenhouse Cart
Large Portable Greenhouse Cart
H 38 in W 56 in D 27.5 in
The Heart Of The Home
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron heart shaped stove door. It has a small heart within the heart as a vent. Ht on base 12
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

The Heart Of The Home
The Heart Of The Home
H 8 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
The Heart of the Home
Located in New York, NY
Cast iron heart shaped door for an early wood or coal stove.Raised lettering on the heart with a
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

The Heart of the Home
The Heart of the Home
H 8.5 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
Louis XVI Style Rouge Royale Marble Mantel
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Louis XVI Style Rouge Royale Marble Mantel with Cast Iron Surround and Side Vents
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Louis XVI Style Rouge Royale Marble Mantel
Louis XVI Style Rouge Royale Marble Mantel
H 41.5 in W 49.5 in D 14.75 in
Antique Louis XIV style fireplace made out Red Griotte marble, 19th c.
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. The fireplace comes with its original cast iron insert.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century Louis XV Style Fireplace in Black Belgian Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. Air vents on each sides of the fireplace. The fireplace can be sold with a cast iron insert (see
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Belgian Black Marble

Heart of the Home Cast Iron Stove Door
Located in New York, NY
in designing a stove door with a vent shaped like a heart. The heart shaped iron form with top hinges
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Modern Danish Black Cast Iron Wood Stove and Fireplace by Morsø, Denmark
Located in Hudson, NY
fireplace company. Its design is unique, handsome and efficient. Venting can be top or back. Flu size is 8
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Heart of the Home Stove Door
Located in New York, NY
The cast iron stove door has a raised heart form that hinges upwards to look inside. Raised
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Heart of the Home Stove Door
Heart of the Home Stove Door
H 12 in W 18 in D 4 in
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Cast Iron Vent For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cast iron vent available at 1stDibs. Each cast iron vent for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a cast iron vent — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron vent is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, industrial and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cast iron vent over the years, but those crafted by Sougland-Aisne and Woodward Machine Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Vent?

The average selling price for a cast iron vent at 1stDibs is $3,580, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Vent
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.