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Salterini Pair of Curved Wrought Iron Garden Patio Benches
Salterini Pair of Curved Wrought Iron Garden Patio Benches

Salterini Pair of Curved Wrought Iron Garden Patio Benches

By Salterini

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage 1960s pair of Salterini black wrought iron curved garden or patio benches with a weathered

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern curved wrought iron 'Homecrest' outdoor settee
Mid Century Modern curved wrought iron 'Homecrest' outdoor settee

Mid Century Modern curved wrought iron 'Homecrest' outdoor settee

By Homecrest

Located in Asheville, NC

Vintage Mid Century 2 person sofa by ‘Homecrest’ in great condition. Recently powder-coated in gloss black enamel. 52.5”W x 28.5”D x 28”H x 14” Seat H

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Ebony Spanish Console Table with Curved Wrought Iron Stretchers
Antique Ebony Spanish Console Table with Curved Wrought Iron Stretchers

Antique Ebony Spanish Console Table with Curved Wrought Iron Stretchers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

stretchers, and each side is linked to the underside of the table by a beautiful hand made wrought-iron

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Doors with Curved Wrought Iron Panels
Pair of 19th Century French Doors with Curved Wrought Iron Panels

Pair of 19th Century French Doors with Curved Wrought Iron Panels

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of stunning stripped 19th century French doors with wrought iron, featuring bold molded detail

Category

Antique 19th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Salterini Curved Wrought Iron and Mesh Patio or Outdoor Garden Benches
Pair of Salterini Curved Wrought Iron and Mesh Patio or Outdoor Garden Benches

Pair of Salterini Curved Wrought Iron and Mesh Patio or Outdoor Garden Benches

By Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Pair of curved garden ,patio or pool benches by Salterini. Lovely wrought iron benches with metal

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arts And Crafts Wrought Iron Log Holder
Arts And Crafts Wrought Iron Log Holder

Arts And Crafts Wrought Iron Log Holder

Located in Essex, MA

Painted black and in restored clean condition. Sheet metal tray with curved wrought iron and twist

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Georgian Style Burnished Steel and Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Antique Georgian Style Burnished Steel and Wrought Iron Fire Grate

Antique Georgian Style Burnished Steel and Wrought Iron Fire Grate

Located in London, GB

buttons, surmounted by shaped front bars. The curved wrought iron wings flanking engraved front panels

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French Mid-Century / Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Gilbert Poillerat
Large French Mid-Century / Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Gilbert Poillerat

Large French Mid-Century / Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Gilbert Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

by a curved wrought iron tripod base. Shade is for demonstration only. Additional References: Edgar

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Milo Baughman Orange Tufted Vinyl Upholstery and Iron Scoop Lounge / Side Chair
Milo Baughman Orange Tufted Vinyl Upholstery and Iron Scoop Lounge / Side Chair

Milo Baughman Orange Tufted Vinyl Upholstery and Iron Scoop Lounge / Side Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Queens, NY

four curved wrought iron legs ending in small circular feet. (MILO BAUGHMAN) Scuffing to upholstery.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Dining Room Walnut Table with Solomonic Legs, 20th Century
Dining Room Walnut Table with Solomonic Legs, 20th Century

Dining Room Walnut Table with Solomonic Legs, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

with curved wrought iron fasteners, following Baroque models" Size: 219 x 96 x 82.5 cms.  

Category

20th Century European Baroque Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Curved Garden Patio Poolside Bench by Salterini 3 available
Curved Garden Patio Poolside Bench by Salterini 3 available

Curved Garden Patio Poolside Bench by Salterini 3 available

By Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Curved wrought iron and metal mesh bench(s) by Salterini, three available. The benches feature U

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Late 18th Century Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Pair of Italian Late 18th Century Giltwood Mirrored Sconces

Pair of Italian Late 18th Century Giltwood Mirrored Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

detailed floral and foliate designs with the two curved wrought iron arms branching out from an exceptional

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Wrought Iron  Curved Sofa Garden Set
1950s Wrought Iron  Curved Sofa Garden Set

1950s Wrought Iron Curved Sofa Garden Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Wrought Iron outdoor set. Leaf and vine pattern. Three piece couch, round coffee table, pair

Category

Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Antique Wrought Iron Andirons with Curved Legs
19th Century Antique Wrought Iron Andirons with Curved Legs

19th Century Antique Wrought Iron Andirons with Curved Legs

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Fireplace set - Antique 19th Pair of antique wrought iron andirons, a lovely model with inwardly

Category

Antique 19th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Stirrups, Curved Base, Original Patina, 1850
Antique Wrought Iron Stirrups, Curved Base, Original Patina, 1850

Antique Wrought Iron Stirrups, Curved Base, Original Patina, 1850

Located in Marbella, ES

An interesting pair of antique stirrups made of wrought iron, with a robust and functional design

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th century English wrought iron garden chair with curved back
19th century English wrought iron garden chair with curved back

19th century English wrought iron garden chair with curved back

Located in London, GB

This lovely model, English circa 1830s. Simple lines give this a smart understated look that could easily work for an interior with an upholstered squab cushion. Repainted at some po...

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful Wooden & Iron Chandelier with 16 Arms – Unique Red Finish
Beautiful Wooden & Iron Chandelier with 16 Arms – Unique Red Finish

Beautiful Wooden & Iron Chandelier with 16 Arms – Unique Red Finish

Located in Antwerp, BE

wrought iron arms. This chandelier is designed in a rustic, classic style with Baroque influences

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Spanish Colonial Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern with bell-curved lid
Spanish Colonial Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern with bell-curved lid

Spanish Colonial Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern with bell-curved lid

By Britt Jewett

Located in Santa Paula, CA

Clear Glass. Hand-forged in heavy gauge wrought iron. All lanterns go through a metalizing process, a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Large Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Curved Firescreen w Woven Mint Wire Mesh
Antique Large Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Curved Firescreen w Woven Mint Wire Mesh

Antique Large Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Curved Firescreen w Woven Mint Wire Mesh

Located in Lisse, NL

. This hand-crafted wrought iron firescreen, made in the early 1900s, is one of those pieces. Its gentle

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

1930's French Art Deco Console Table in Wrought Iron with Curved Marble Top
1930's French Art Deco Console Table in Wrought Iron with Curved Marble Top

1930's French Art Deco Console Table in Wrought Iron with Curved Marble Top

Located in Ulm, DE

Console table Marble top on chromed balls Wrought iron foot and base, black lacquered Original

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Wrought Iron

Sculptural Wrought Iron Bouquet Wine Rack
Sculptural Wrought Iron Bouquet Wine Rack

Sculptural Wrought Iron Bouquet Wine Rack

Located in Brooklyn, NY

/display elevated on 5 gracefully curved legs, hand-crafted wrought iron construction, original finish, and

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Antique French Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier

Antique French Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

illumination to your favorite room! Meticulously fashioned from gracefully curved and scrolled wrought iron

Category

Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Poilerat Art Deco  Iron and Brass Curved Panel Screen
Poilerat Art Deco  Iron and Brass Curved Panel Screen

Poilerat Art Deco Iron and Brass Curved Panel Screen

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Deco Gilbert Poillerat screen. A hand wrought iron two part screen with gracious sinuous

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Walnut Table with Wrought Iron Parts, Spain, 17th Century
Walnut Table with Wrought Iron Parts, Spain, 17th Century

Walnut Table with Wrought Iron Parts, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Walnut table with wrought iron parts, Spain, 17th century. Walnut table with rectangular top that

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Antique Industrial Cast Iron Wheel with Curved Spoke Design
1940s Antique Industrial Cast Iron Wheel with Curved Spoke Design

1940s Antique Industrial Cast Iron Wheel with Curved Spoke Design

Located in Marbella, ES

Impressive antique industrial wheel made of cast iron, notable for its intricate curved spoke

Category

Mid-20th Century European Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Three Salterini Curved Iron and Mesh Outdoor Benches
Set of Three Salterini Curved Iron and Mesh Outdoor Benches

Set of Three Salterini Curved Iron and Mesh Outdoor Benches

By Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Set of three curved garden ,patio or pool benches by Salterini. Lovely wrought iron benches with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960 Pair of wrought iron wall sconces Maison Bataillard
1960 Pair of wrought iron wall sconces Maison Bataillard

1960 Pair of wrought iron wall sconces Maison Bataillard

By Maison Bataillard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

wave In the hollow of the wave, two small plates curved forward support small black wrought iron rods

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Black Wrought Iron Company Sign Pastry Shop Austria, circa 1950
Black Wrought Iron Company Sign Pastry Shop Austria, circa 1950

Black Wrought Iron Company Sign Pastry Shop Austria, circa 1950

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage curved lettering made of black wrought iron designed and made for a

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Set Of Four Victorian Wrought Iron & Wood Garden Seats c.1890
19th Century Set Of Four Victorian Wrought Iron & Wood Garden Seats c.1890

19th Century Set Of Four Victorian Wrought Iron & Wood Garden Seats c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

adding a warm, natural contrast to the sturdy ironwork. The elegant curves of the wrought iron frames

Category

Antique 19th Century British Other Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Curved Lid Chest
Curved Lid Chest

Curved Lid Chest

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

: 106 cm Depth : 42 cm Softwood Wrought iron, nails, hasp lock This fine chest or travel case

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Important Brutalist Sculptural Dragon Lamp in Wrought Iron, France, 1970's
Important Brutalist Sculptural Dragon Lamp in Wrought Iron, France, 1970's

Important Brutalist Sculptural Dragon Lamp in Wrought Iron, France, 1970's

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

out for its bold silhouette and exceptional craftsmanship. Every curve of the wrought iron seems to

Category

Late 20th Century French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs  C
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs  C

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs C

By Russell Woodard

Located in Wilmington, DE

-Century Modern Woodard Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs(circa 1970's). Features enameled and woven wrought

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Modern Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered
Vintage Modern Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered

Vintage Modern Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered

By Milo Baughman, John Mascheroni

Located in Raleigh, NC

Beautifully restored vintage curved sofa in new striated boucle upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 20th Century Italian Carved Wood And Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Pair of 20th Century Italian Carved Wood And Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of 20th Century Italian Carved Wood And Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Located in High Point, NC

the wrought iron arms curve outward to support candle-style lights, offering both symmetry and

Category

20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Vintage Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Holly Hunt Velvet
Vintage Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Holly Hunt Velvet

Vintage Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Holly Hunt Velvet

By Milo Baughman, John Mascheroni

Located in Raleigh, NC

Sweeping curved silhouette defines this John Mascheroni style sofa, showcasing the dramatic arc

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall Curved Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson, Pair
Tall Curved Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson, Pair

Tall Curved Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson, Pair

By Tomlinson

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of 1960's Tomlinson Pavane Assemblage Walnut lounge chairs featuring elegant curved forms of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French, Mesh Iron Lounge Chaises, 1940s
Pair of French, Mesh Iron Lounge Chaises, 1940s

Pair of French, Mesh Iron Lounge Chaises, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

delicate curved lines and the solid wrought iron make them a highly unique design that will last the ages

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Colonial Hand-Forged Wall Sconce with Curved Details
Spanish Colonial Hand-Forged Wall Sconce with Curved Details

Spanish Colonial Hand-Forged Wall Sconce with Curved Details

By Britt Jewett

Located in Santa Paula, CA

details. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gives this wrought iron fixture a softer look

Category

2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Curved Rattan Bar with Three Stools by Rauol Guys, 1950s France
Curved Rattan Bar with Three Stools by Rauol Guys, 1950s France

Curved Rattan Bar with Three Stools by Rauol Guys, 1950s France

Located in Stamford, CT

A spectacular South of France rattan bar and three stools, all with glamorous black wrought iron

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Baroque Occassional Side Table with Iron Stretcher
Spanish Baroque Occassional Side Table with Iron Stretcher

Spanish Baroque Occassional Side Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in Lomita, CA

with a curved or decorative wrought-iron mounted stretcher. It is from the late 19th century, according

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Circular Iron Pavilion with Aged Patina
Circular Iron Pavilion with Aged Patina

Circular Iron Pavilion with Aged Patina

Located in Marbella, ES

base and handcrafted wrought iron details demonstrate meticulous workmanship, making it an ideal piece

Category

2010s Spanish Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Stone Topped Dining Table with Blue Trestle Iron Base, France mid 20th c
Stone Topped Dining Table with Blue Trestle Iron Base, France mid 20th c

Stone Topped Dining Table with Blue Trestle Iron Base, France mid 20th c

Located in South Salem, NY

With a smoothed pebbled stone top and gracefully curved, blue-painted wrought iron trestle base

Category

Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron & Green Painted Wooden Loop Park Bench with X Legs, Pair
Edwardian Cast Iron & Green Painted Wooden Loop Park Bench with X Legs, Pair

Edwardian Cast Iron & Green Painted Wooden Loop Park Bench with X Legs, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of charming Edwardian era garden benches featuring curved black wrought iron frames and

Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Patinated Pawn Brokers Trade Sign
Vintage Boho Patinated Pawn Brokers Trade Sign

Vintage Boho Patinated Pawn Brokers Trade Sign

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

orbs suspended from a dramatically curved, scroll-adorned wrought iron armature. The copper spheres

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Victorian Style Outdoor Settee
Vintage Victorian Style Outdoor Settee

Vintage Victorian Style Outdoor Settee

Located in Pasadena, TX

Victorian-Style Wrought Iron Curved Garden Bench Charming petite wrought iron garden bench with

Category

Mid-20th Century European Rustic Loveseats

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Spanish Fratino Single Plank Top Monumental Lyre Base Dining Table
19th Century Spanish Fratino Single Plank Top Monumental Lyre Base Dining Table

19th Century Spanish Fratino Single Plank Top Monumental Lyre Base Dining Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

base, bridged with curved sculptural wrought iron stretchers. The single plank top is in remarkable

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Woodard Style Patio Settee
Mid Century Woodard Style Patio Settee

Mid Century Woodard Style Patio Settee

By Russell Woodard

Located in Pasadena, TX

Mid century woodard style patio settee Wrought iron curved settee with delicate floral motif.    

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mirror Credenza
Vintage Mirror Credenza

Vintage Mirror Credenza

$6,148Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Mirror Credenza

Located in Hellerup, DK

mirror glass on the top, front and sides. Handpainted floral decorations on a wrought iron curved base

Category

Vintage 1950s French Credenzas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Donald Deskey Style Nickel Plated Andirons
Donald Deskey Style Nickel Plated Andirons

Donald Deskey Style Nickel Plated Andirons

By Donald Deskey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

curved front design with a center circular disc. Each andiron sits a a curved front footing with wrought

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Nickel

Italian Walnut Fratino Dining Table With Lyre Legs, 18th Century
Italian Walnut Fratino Dining Table With Lyre Legs, 18th Century

Italian Walnut Fratino Dining Table With Lyre Legs, 18th Century

Located in Viterbo, VT

hand-carved in an ogee shape. As an additional support curved hand-wrought iron stretchers were added

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair
Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair

Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

wrought iron cage forms that rise from darkened bronze bulbous form bases. The wrought iron has curved

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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Curved Wrought Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic curved wrought iron available at 1stDibs. Each curved wrought iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect curved wrought iron — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A curved wrought iron made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard and Frederick Weinberg each produced at least one beautiful curved wrought iron that is worth considering.

How Much is a Curved Wrought Iron?

The average selling price for a curved wrought iron at 1stDibs is $2,123, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $5,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Curved Wrought Iron
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Wrought iron is a highly refined iron alloy that is tough, malleable, corrosion resistant and easily welded. It is no longer produced on a commercial scale. Many items, including garden furniture, referred to today as wrought iron are actually made of mild steel. They are called wrought iron because they resemble objects that in the past were “wrought” by hand, rather than cast.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern wrought iron furniture is often made out of a type of carbon steel called mild steel that artisans work by hand. Vintage and antique wrought iron pieces are usually a genuine iron alloy. On 1stDibs, find a range of wrought iron furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, homes are significantly safer with wrought iron doors. Because of their durability, they are a good option to protect your home. In unsavory weather conditions, wrought iron entries can protect your home from the damage caused by debris and objects, and they are strong enough to deter burglars. Find a variety of wrought iron doors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, wrought iron is not stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if wrought iron is Woodard, examine its frame closely. Authentic pieces usually have the Woodard name embossed right onto the metal. Instead of embossing, some pieces display the brand name on a metal tag. For assistance with identifying a piece of wrought iron furniture, seek the help of a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. Explore an assortment of Woodard wrought iron furniture 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Wipe the surface with a sponge or cloth soaked in a solution of water and dish soap, then rinse with pure water and allow to dry.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between wrought iron and steel railings lies in the materials used to produce them. Wrought iron is made entirely from iron, while steel combines iron and carbon. Shop a selection of decorative railings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, vintage wrought iron may be worth something. Collectors often seek pieces from notable makers like Russell Woodward, Salterini and Meadowcraft. In addition to the maker, the style, type, age and condition will also contribute to the potential value of a wrought iron piece. For assistance with the valuation process, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Shop a range of vintage wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, many experts state that wrought iron patio furniture is good. The metal is durable enough to withstand the effects of weather exposure and remains sturdy even with frequent wear. In addition, wrought iron is relatively easy to clean and maintain. Many people also love the appearance of the metal. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of wrought iron patio furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJuly 30, 2024
    One way to tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage is to look for markings that indicate who produced it. Markings may appear on the underside, back and legs of wrought iron tables and chairs. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer if you can't find markings or have difficulty dating a piece.

    Walter Lamb’s adventurous works and those of other mid-century designers noted for their seminal outdoor furniture — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard, Maurizio Tempestini for John B. Salterini and Richard Schultz for Knoll — is often found among the offerings of 1stDibs dealers.

    In colder regions, wrought iron, which can be left outdoors all year round, was the material of choice in outdoor furniture designs for the Atomic Age.

    Shop a variety of vintage wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.