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A Decorative Late Georgian Cast Iron Insert
Located in London, GB
A decorative late Georgian cast iron insert. The frame with crosshatching throughout with lion
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Decorative Late Georgian Cast Iron Insert
A Decorative Late Georgian Cast Iron Insert
$8,647
H 41 in W 32.63 in D 12 in
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
of luxury to the fireplace. Enhanced with an added steel insert fireplace, this fireplace becomes a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A vibrant Edwardian cast iron insert with original attractive side tiles, complete with a polished
Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
$1,685
H 37.84 in W 37.33 in D 4.73 in
Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An early 19th century Victorian Scottish cast iron insert. A medium sized insert- Scottish in
Category

Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
$3,370
H 37.21 in W 33.08 in D 10.63 in
19th Century Cast Iron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality original Georgian hob grate cast iron insert made by the famous Carron foundry.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace
19th Century Cast Iron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace
$1,617 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 34 in D 13 in
Antique French Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Interior
Located in Baambrugge, NL
motifs. This fireplace comes complete with an antique cast iron insert, emphasizing its authenticity and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Industrial Factory Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial factory lamp shade and cast iron insert clear glass. Two pieces available. The lamps are
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Lighting
Industrial Factory Lighting
$378 Sale Price
36% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
Louis XV style mantel in onyx
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis XV style mantel in onyx This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and with
Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Onyx

Louis XV style mantel in onyx
Louis XV style mantel in onyx
$42,628
H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 19.3 in
Antique Fireplace Mantel - Breche Violetta - 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
original 19th-century cast-iron insert. One-of-a-kind
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Fireplace Mantel - Breche Violetta - 19th Century
Antique Fireplace Mantel - Breche Violetta - 19th Century
$24,783
H 45.28 in W 65.75 in D 16.54 in
Exceptional Napoleon III period mantel in veined Carrara marble
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
palmettes and arabesques. This fireplace is sold with a modern cast iron insert adapted to this fireplace
Category

Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Regency Style Bullseye Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
contemporary interiors. Price is for marble surround only, cast iron insert can be supplied if required.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Regence Style Fireplace in Breccia Nouvelle Marble
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
jambs very lightely curved. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert but without any
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble

Regence Style Fireplace in Breccia Nouvelle Marble
Regence Style Fireplace in Breccia Nouvelle Marble
$31,971
H 51.19 in W 74.41 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Statuary Marble Regency Style Carved Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
a cast iron insert, available separately.
Category

Vintage 1960s English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique cast iron fireplace insert. A distinctive Victorian fireplace insert with beautifully
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
$2,527
H 38 in W 41.74 in D 8.67 in
Antique Victorian Carved Statuary Marble Arched Chimneypiece
Located in Ware, GB
keystone. This very impressive piece can be purchased with its original cast iron insert with brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Scottish Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert. A medium sized insert displaying good clean
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
$1,617
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 3.15 in
Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Located in Ware, GB
This original William IV register grate is embellished with ornate acanthus detailing throughout the hood of the opening. A very grand piece, that has been fully restored in-house...
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
$5,257
H 37.01 in W 33.86 in D 13.39 in
Trumpet Torchiere, 1930
Located in Soquel, CA
split in the heavy brass rim which has not effect what so ever on the sturdiness. Cast iron insert
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Trumpet Torchiere, 1930
Trumpet Torchiere, 1930
$2,650
H 67 in W 10 in D 11.5 in
Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Victorian style cast iron arched fireplace insert with a central high relief cartouche, a
Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
$1,819
H 39.77 in W 39.77 in D 13 in
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A medium sized 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert, showing good quality casting
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
$1,550
H 35.83 in W 29.93 in D 10.63 in
Late 19th Century Scottish Fior Di Pesco Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
a polished cast iron insert available separately on our 1st dibs listings. The beautiful colours
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A late Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert with attractive bottle green side tiles. A
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
$1,954
H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 4.73 in
Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace Sculpted Out of Red Griotte
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
cartridges. Both sides of the fireplace are paneled. This fireplace is sold with a modern cast iron insert
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble

Flemish Neo-Renaissance Style Fireplace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
-lys are decorating the cast iron insert framed by a gilt bronze openwork frieze surmounted on its
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Fireplaces and Man...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Flemish Neo-Renaissance Style Fireplace
Flemish Neo-Renaissance Style Fireplace
$140,613
H 80.32 in W 83.86 in D 27.56 in
Regency Period Brass & Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality Regency period brass and cast iron fire insert, circa 1810. An original of the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Regency Period Brass & Cast Iron Fire Insert
Regency Period Brass & Cast Iron Fire Insert
$2,217
H 38.19 in W 21.26 in D 1.97 in
Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert
Located in London, GB
A fine quality cast iron contracoeur insert. The outer moulding with rope detailing with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert
Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert
$5,864
H 32.63 in W 41.88 in D 4.38 in
Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron Victorian fireplace insert. The outer frame with cast rope moulding, the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert
Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert
$4,098
H 38 in W 32.13 in D 15.38 in
19th Century Marble Fireplace Surround Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
Minor Staining Due To Age & Use. (Price Reflected) This Fireplace Would Look Good With A Cast Iron
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Late 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with its original tile set. A generous
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple Scottish 19th Century Victorian splayed cast iron fireplace insert by the renowned Carron
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well balanced and pleasing 19th Century English cast iron fireplace insert with colourful tiles
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Located in Ware, GB
This original William IV register grate is embellished with ornate acanthus detailing throughout the hood of the opening. A very grand piece, that has been fully restored in-house...
Category

Antique 19th Century European William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
$4,718
H 37.01 in W 33.86 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very pleasing 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate in the
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming mid 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with high
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
$1,819
H 35.83 in W 34.97 in D 9.45 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
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large French 19th Century Cast Iron fireplace insert. An outer flange border, with concave
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Victorian Manner Horseshoe Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and substantial cast iron Victorian manner horseshoe shaped insert. A generous back plate
Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming mid-Victorian 19th century cast iron splayed fireplace insert of good form. An outer rim
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert
$3,437
H 38.19 in W 36.07 in D 10.63 in
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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy
Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy
$1,617
H 32.01 in W 25.99 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert Recently Salvaged From A London Town House. Blackened
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace
Category

Antique 19th Century European High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and notable antique Georgian cast iron Hob Grate, showing good quality casting, English
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
$3,343
H 42.92 in W 37.8 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Victorian Firepalce. With
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
$1,294
H 36 in W 32 in D 9.75 in
19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare 19th century Georgian Triptych paneled cast iron fireplace set. A central paneled grate
Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
$3,774 / set
H 36.38 in W 37.6 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. With adjustable canopy hood, removable front bars
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
$1,073 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 30 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. A Fine Original English Made Victorian Fireplace
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
$2,426
H 38 in W 38 in D 9.75 in
19th Century Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A matching pair of 19th Century Victorian manner cast iron fireplace inserts. A generous outer
Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Manner Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th Century Victorian manner polished cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, a
Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Scottish medium sized 19th Century Victorian splayed cast iron fireplace insert. An attractive
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Thomas Elsley Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique cast iron fire insert circa 1900 made by Thomas Elsley, British manufacturers of cast
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Thomas Elsley Cast Iron Fire Insert
Antique Thomas Elsley Cast Iron Fire Insert
$3,700
H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 0.4 in
Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare antique Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert set with Minton
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A bold and flamboyant 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert by the renowned foundry
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Hob Grate Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Hob Grate fireplace insert by the renowned foundry
Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A small 19th century Georgian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert. An outer rim
Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
$3,181 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.03 in W 30.04 in D 10.63 in
Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare early Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, with an integral fire grate
Category

Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An early Victorian 19th century Scottish Carron of Falkirk 1840 cast iron fireplace insert. A
Category

Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Inserts For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cast iron inserts available for sale. The range of distinct cast iron inserts — often made from iron, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Cast iron inserts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of cast iron inserts to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau cast iron inserts are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made cast iron inserts over the years, but those made by Thomas Jeckyll, Carron and John Moyr Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Cast Iron Inserts?

Prices for cast iron inserts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cast iron inserts begin at $295 and can go as high as $57,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,259.

Finding the Right Fireplaces-mantels for You

While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.

Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.

Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.

“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.

Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.

Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Cast Iron Inserts
  • 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 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 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.