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Ornate 19th Century English Cast Iron Railing
Ornate 19th Century English Cast Iron Railing

Ornate 19th Century English Cast Iron Railing

By George Wright

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An ornate 19th century English cast iron decorative railing by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Vanity Widow Bench in Faux Gilt Finish c 1940/1960's
Wrought Iron Vanity Widow Bench in Faux Gilt Finish c 1940/1960's

Wrought Iron Vanity Widow Bench in Faux Gilt Finish c 1940/1960's

Located in New York, NY

The frame is constructed of opposing U shapes with decorative cast iron rosettes, and gutsy cross member elements.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Late 19th Century Wrought Fire Basket in the Regency Form
English Late 19th Century Wrought Fire Basket in the Regency Form

English Late 19th Century Wrought Fire Basket in the Regency Form

Located in London, GB

The bow-fronted fire basket set over a solid steel spheres with turned standards with baluster finials uppermost. A decorative cast-iron fire back. Restored. Circa 1890

Category

Antique 1890s Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Steel

Antique English Brass and Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Antique English Brass and Wrought Iron Fire Grate

Antique English Brass and Wrought Iron Fire Grate

Located in London, GB

The decorative cast iron fireback with geometric design and domed top.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Mid‑Century Bamboo Drinks Cabinet On Cast‑Iron Legs
French Mid‑Century Bamboo Drinks Cabinet On Cast‑Iron Legs

French Mid‑Century Bamboo Drinks Cabinet On Cast‑Iron Legs

Located in London, GB

Inside is an open compartment for bottles and glassware. To the front are decorative cast‑iron strapwork brackets and a round escutcheon with original working lock and key.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Cast Iron

19th Century Iron Saddle Stand by J W Fiske NY
19th Century Iron Saddle Stand by J W Fiske NY

19th Century Iron Saddle Stand by J W Fiske NY

Located in High Point, NC

Fiske & Company of New York City was the most prominent American manufacturer of decorative cast iron and cast zinc in the second half of the nineteenth century.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Brackets

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree (Model No. 30) by Corneau Frères
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree (Model No. 30) by Corneau Frères

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Hall Tree (Model No. 30) by Corneau Frères

By Alfred Corneau

Located in London, Park Royal

The Corneau foundry, established in the mid‑19th century, became one of the foremost producers of decorative cast iron in France, exhibiting at international fairs and supplying orna...

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Wall Panel
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Wall Panel

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Wall Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A high-quality sculptural and unusual cast iron decorative wall panel, brilliantly crafted with a bold and design synonymous with Victorian style.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Roundels
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Roundels

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 traditionally used as decorative air vents.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Antique Cast Iron Fireback with Mythological Scene
Large Antique Cast Iron Fireback with Mythological Scene

Large Antique Cast Iron Fireback with Mythological Scene

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Dimensions: 98 x 98 cm (38.6 x 38.6 in) Weight: 94 kg (207 lbs) This rare and large fireback is a superb example of early European craftsmanship, sought after by collectors and int...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Vintage 20th Century English Cast Iron Table
Vintage 20th Century English Cast Iron Table

Vintage 20th Century English Cast Iron Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

A distinctive vintage 20th-century table, combining an original Singer sewing machine base with a substantial wooden top to create an attractive piece of industrial-inspired furnitur...

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

Fine Antique Picture Frame in Gilt Bronze, Art Nouveau Style
Fine Antique Picture Frame in Gilt Bronze, Art Nouveau Style

Fine Antique Picture Frame in Gilt Bronze, Art Nouveau Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The frame rests on a decorative cast iron scroll leg. This elegant frame has a sculptural presence and would make a wonderful accent to a shelf or mantlepiece.

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Materials

Cast Iron, Bronze

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand

Located in Victoria, BC

The company was active from the 18th century to the early 20th century and produced a variety of iron products, including decorative cast iron pieces such as hall stands.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

C Dresser for Colebrookdale Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Garden Canopy Seat Ends
C Dresser for Colebrookdale Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Garden Canopy Seat Ends

C Dresser for Colebrookdale Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Garden Canopy Seat Ends

By Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in London, GB

Water plant benches were originally available to buy with a wooden slatted back like this one here or with a decorative cast iron back like the one in the period image shown here.

Category

Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Fur...

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace with Arched Opening
Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace with Arched Opening

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace with Arched Opening

Located in Nottingham, GB

The combination of the traditional arch form and decorative relief creates a strong visual presence reminiscent of elaborate Victorian cast iron fireplace designs.

Category

20th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Cast Iron

Good Quality English Hob Grate
Good Quality English Hob Grate

Good Quality English Hob Grate

Located in London, GB

A decorative cast iron hob grate. The front panel featuring musical instruments, scrollwork and birds with brass fret to centre.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Egyptian Revival Cast Iron Andirons Firedogs Fireplace Accessory Sphinx
Antique Egyptian Revival Cast Iron Andirons Firedogs Fireplace Accessory Sphinx

Antique Egyptian Revival Cast Iron Andirons Firedogs Fireplace Accessory Sphinx

Located in Greven, DE

Their use remained widespread throughout the 19th century, when they were often produced in decorative cast iron, as demonstrated by this example.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Egyptian Revival Fireplace Tools and ...

Materials

Iron, Cast Iron

Pair of cast iron garden vases, Fonderie d'art du Val d'Osne, France circa 1850
Pair of cast iron garden vases, Fonderie d'art du Val d'Osne, France circa 1850

Pair of cast iron garden vases, Fonderie d'art du Val d'Osne, France circa 1850

Located in Paris, FR

The workshops, created in 1836 by Jean-Pierre-Victor André to manufacture street furniture and decorative cast iron, quickly became the largest producer of art cast iron in France un...

Category

Antique 1850s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Firegrate with an Egyptian Influence
English 19th Century Firegrate with an Egyptian Influence

English 19th Century Firegrate with an Egyptian Influence

Located in London, GB

Large shaped, decorative cast iron fireback. An impressive piece.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Walnut Dining Table
18th Century Spanish Walnut Dining Table

18th Century Spanish Walnut Dining Table

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Supported by traditional Spanish decorative cast iron scolloped stretchers. Amazing patina and grain showing all the original wear, commensurate with age.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Cast Iron Tripod base with telescoping post WIEN Cast Iron
Cast Iron Tripod base with telescoping post WIEN Cast Iron

Cast Iron Tripod base with telescoping post WIEN Cast Iron

Located in Ljubljana, SI

This substantial stand features a heavy cast-iron three-legged base, tall vertical metal post.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Cast Iron

Vintage 20th Century English Cast Iron Sewing Machine Base Table
Vintage 20th Century English Cast Iron Sewing Machine Base Table

Vintage 20th Century English Cast Iron Sewing Machine Base Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

The decorative cast iron base retains the instantly recognisable Singer detailing associated with the company's historic sewing machines.

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

Cast Iron Mercury Statue
Cast Iron Mercury Statue

Cast Iron Mercury Statue

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Representation of Mercury in cast iron on a wooden base: Mercury (Roman God) or Hermes (Greek God), the messenger god of the other gods is recognizable here thanks to the caduceus he...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate
19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate

19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate

Located in London, GB

The steel firedogs of fluted bulbous form, with brass enbellishments. Decorative cast iron shaped fireback behind. Width At Front: 1085 mm 42 ¾" Width At Back: 635 mm 25...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Decorative Heavy Cast Iron Japanese Candle holders Pierced Metal
Pair of Antique Decorative Heavy Cast Iron Japanese Candle holders Pierced Metal

Pair of Antique Decorative Heavy Cast Iron Japanese Candle holders Pierced Metal

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique cast iron pair of candle holders original patina and finish in black enamel , pierced metal stamped Japan on the bottom.

Category

20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Cast Iron

A Brass and Steel Firegrate
A Brass and Steel Firegrate

A Brass and Steel Firegrate

Located in London, GB

Decorative cast iron back behind. English, 20th century.

Category

20th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel

Polished Brass & Steel Firegrate
Polished Brass & Steel Firegrate

Polished Brass & Steel Firegrate

Located in London, GB

Decorative cast iron back behind. English, 20th century.

Category

20th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass & Steel Firegrate
Polished Brass & Steel Firegrate

Polished Brass & Steel Firegrate

Located in London, GB

Decorative cast iron back behind. English, 20th century.

Category

20th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Brass

Polished Steel Firegrate in the Neo-Gothic Style
Polished Steel Firegrate in the Neo-Gothic Style

Polished Steel Firegrate in the Neo-Gothic Style

Located in London, GB

The horseshoe feet surmounted by straight shafts and acorn finials. Decorative cast iron back behind. English, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

A Brass and Polished Steel French Firegrate
A Brass and Polished Steel French Firegrate

A Brass and Polished Steel French Firegrate

Located in London, GB

The scrolled feet and fret with brass adornments, surmounted by bowed front bats and flamed brass finials. Decorative cast iron fireback behind. Width At Front: 512 mm 20 ⅛" ...

Category

20th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cast Iron Eagle Bullseye Sculpture
Cast Iron Eagle Bullseye Sculpture

Cast Iron Eagle Bullseye Sculpture

Located in Long Island City, NY

Cast iron eagle bullseye sculpture mounted on a black metal frame.

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Cast Iron

Antique George III Style Fire Grate
Antique George III Style Fire Grate

Antique George III Style Fire Grate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique George III style fire grate reclaimed from a house in London. Featuring a decoratively cast iron back plate with shaped bars, urn finials and pierced steel apron.

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel, Iron, Metal

French Double Garden Bench
French Double Garden Bench

French Double Garden Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rare antique French garden bench is made of three components: Wood planking for double seating, front and back, as well as sides, decorative cast iron braces and stone block bases. T...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

Pair Of Cast Iron Horseheads
Pair Of Cast Iron Horseheads

Pair Of Cast Iron Horseheads

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of early 20th C caast iron horseheads on plinths. 1920 Internal ref: C

Category

20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Iron

Cast Iron English Umbrella Stand
Cast Iron English Umbrella Stand

Cast Iron English Umbrella Stand

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's English iron umbrella stand depicting Hercules with serpent. Measurements: Height: 33" Width: 21" Depth: 16"

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bent Sørensen Cast Iron Sculpture
Bent Sørensen Cast Iron Sculpture

Bent Sørensen Cast Iron Sculpture

By Bent Sørensen

Located in New York, NY

Abstract cast iron sculpture by Bent Sørensen with a rich rusted tone consistent with age. Denmark, circa 1960's. Bent Sørensen is best known as a sculptor but started out as a pain...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Victorian Iron Lamppost, Copper Street Lantern This is a Victorian Copper Stre
Victorian Iron Lamppost, Copper Street Lantern This is a Victorian Copper Stre

Victorian Iron Lamppost, Copper Street Lantern This is a Victorian Copper Stre

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Iron Lamppost, Copper Street Lantern This is a Victorian Copper Street Light Lantern, it comes with a very decorative cast iron post, the wiring has been removed to allow...

Category

Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Pig Bank
Vintage Cast Iron Pig Bank

Vintage Cast Iron Pig Bank

$300Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Cast Iron Pig Bank

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical vintage cast iron pig bank, circa 1930s. The bank is in good vintage condition and measures 5"W x 10"D x 5.5"H. #2242.

Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom
Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom

Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom Beautiful cast Iron of late 19th century Early 20th C. black cat of hand painted door stop decorative gif...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Brass & Steel Rococo Firegrate
Brass & Steel Rococo Firegrate

Brass & Steel Rococo Firegrate

Located in London, GB

Decorative cast iron back behind. Modern. Sizes Width At Front: 572 mm 22 1/2 in Width At Back: 485 mm 19 1/8 in Height: 745 mm 29 3/8 in Depth: 370 mm 14 5...

Category

Late 20th Century Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Brass

Traditional Brass Wall Lantern with Ornate Cast Iron Bracket
Traditional Brass Wall Lantern with Ornate Cast Iron Bracket

Traditional Brass Wall Lantern with Ornate Cast Iron Bracket

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome traditional brass wall lantern with decorative cast iron mounting bracket, combining classic architectural styling with substantial construction suitable for exterior or i...

Category

Late 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Beautiful Pair of Cast Iron Door Stopper Stands Decorative Item, 20th Century
Beautiful Pair of Cast Iron Door Stopper Stands Decorative Item, 20th Century

Beautiful Pair of Cast Iron Door Stopper Stands Decorative Item, 20th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 20th century door stoppers and decoration accessories, made of heavy metal, probably bronze or iron. Nice addition to your House or just to display them in your room. Found a...

Category

20th Century German Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form
Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form

Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form

Located in Houston, TX

Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form. Offered is an extremely rare cast iron sculpture in the form of a hat from Argentina that dates to the 1920's. Most often, hat forms were made of...

Category

Vintage 1920s Argentine Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Brass and Steel Firegrate in the Georgian Manner
A Brass and Steel Firegrate in the Georgian Manner

A Brass and Steel Firegrate in the Georgian Manner

Located in London, GB

The tapering legs surmounted by brass finials, the burning area with bowed steel front bars, flanked by sidewings with urn finials above. Decorative cast iron back behind. 19th centu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Steel Firebasket in the Georgian Style
English Steel Firebasket in the Georgian Style

English Steel Firebasket in the Georgian Style

Located in London, GB

The square uprights surmounted by turned finials, the pressed steel fret surmounted by shaped front bars. Decorative cast iron fireback behind (could be removed if preferred plain.)

Category

20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Man with Effort Cast Iron, 1976
Man with Effort Cast Iron, 1976

Man with Effort Cast Iron, 1976

Located in Marseille, FR

Man at the effort Expressionist cast iron dated and signed 1976 with a height of 28 cm for a width of 21 c and a depth of 10 cm. Additional information: Material: cast iron (iron...

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Rose Garden Bistro Set, Table and Two Chairs
American Cast Iron Rose Garden Bistro Set, Table and Two Chairs

American Cast Iron Rose Garden Bistro Set, Table and Two Chairs

Located in Omaha, NE

An exceptionally decorative cast iron garden set, comprising two matching chairs and a round table in a richly detailed rose and lattice pattern.

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cast Iron

Cast Iron Doorstop of “Mr. Punch & Toby”
Cast Iron Doorstop of “Mr. Punch & Toby”

Cast Iron Doorstop of “Mr. Punch & Toby”

Located in San Francisco, CA

This iconic item is a Victorian-era antique cast iron "Mr. Punch and Toby" doorstop. It depicts the famous character Mr. Punch from the historic British puppet show “Punch and Judy,”...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Iron

Large Pair Cast Iron Victorian Rococo Style Garden Urn Planters, late 20thC
Large Pair Cast Iron Victorian Rococo Style Garden Urn Planters, late 20thC

Large Pair Cast Iron Victorian Rococo Style Garden Urn Planters, late 20thC

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A striking large pair of cast iron garden urn planters in the Victorian Rococo manner, offering bold decorative presence and a beautifully aged surface.

Category

Late 20th Century Rococo Revival Urns

Materials

Cast Iron

Large Renaissance Manner Antique Cast Iron and Bronze Hooded Fire Basket Grate
Large Renaissance Manner Antique Cast Iron and Bronze Hooded Fire Basket Grate

Large Renaissance Manner Antique Cast Iron and Bronze Hooded Fire Basket Grate

Located in Edinburgh, GB

With large bronze capping and decorative finials, a decoratively cast iron canopy with a central cast stylised Sunflower to the centre, with bronze piped trim either side.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Talon
American Cast Iron Talon

American Cast Iron Talon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American red painted cast iron talon, 1900s.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Berlin Iron

Weathered Cast Iron Bust of Michelangelo's David
Weathered Cast Iron Bust of Michelangelo's David

Weathered Cast Iron Bust of Michelangelo's David

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Weathered Cast Iron Bust of Michelangelo's David A lovely piece for the garden, celebrating “David” The Bust is weather worn and has a rusty patina, it is otherwise in good condit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Iron

Cast Iron Rose Sculpture
Cast Iron Rose Sculpture

Cast Iron Rose Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast iron rose sculpture. Dimensions 9" width x 4.75" depth x 2" height. Condition Good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Polished brass Firegrate in the Georgian Manner
A Polished brass Firegrate in the Georgian Manner

A Polished brass Firegrate in the Georgian Manner

Located in London, GB

The tapering legs with larger matching urn finials above. Decorative cast iron back behind. English, 20th century.

Category

20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.

Category

20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Cast Iron Wall Plate by K.F. Schinkel, ''Berlin Iron'' by Buderus
Antique Art Cast Iron Wall Plate by K.F. Schinkel, ''Berlin Iron'' by Buderus

Antique Art Cast Iron Wall Plate by K.F. Schinkel, ''Berlin Iron'' by Buderus

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Andernach, DE

Luxurious art iron cast wall plate (Model 5001) based on a historical design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Made by Buderus Berlin, the folk saying calls those treasures ''Berlin Iron'...

Category

Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Cast Iron

Hubley Antique Cast Iron Penguin Doorstop
Hubley Antique Cast Iron Penguin Doorstop

Hubley Antique Cast Iron Penguin Doorstop

Located in Palm Beach, FL

High on the list of dying art forms in this charming antique Hubley art deco style penguin doorstop crafted in cast iron and retaining the original paint, now worn to perfection.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Bauche Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870
Heavy Antique Bauche Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870

Heavy Antique Bauche Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron safe from Northeastern France is heralded as being incombustible. Dating to circa 1870, the compact safe is from the renowned Bauche, which was an expert in fire-resis...

Category

Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Iron, Cast Iron

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Decorative Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the decorative cast iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each decorative cast iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Find 1616 options for an antique or vintage decorative cast iron now, or shop our selection of 36 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a decorative cast iron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each decorative cast iron bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one decorative cast iron that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hubley Manufacturing Company, Jens Harald Quistgaard and Dansk Designs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Decorative Cast Iron?

The average selling price for a decorative cast iron at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $23 on the low end and $274,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About Decorative Cast Iron

  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 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

    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 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

    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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.