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Cast Iron Owl Garden Lantern, Japan, Mid 20th Century
Cast Iron Owl Garden Lantern, Japan, Mid 20th Century

Cast Iron Owl Garden Lantern, Japan, Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A delightful, whimsical and rare cast iron Japanese garden lantern in the shape of an owl, made in Japan c. 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

1950's Wrought Iron Owl Planter
1950's Wrought Iron Owl Planter

1950's Wrought Iron Owl Planter

Located in GB

A interesting hand-made owl shaped planter. Which houses a single plant pot.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style forged iron owl bookends in the style of Isamu Noguchi, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style forged iron owl bookends in the style of Isamu Noguchi, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture
Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture

Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese huge over size owl , 13 inches tall. Signed Japan on its base This handsome Japanese over sized iron "Owl" is a specia...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete
Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete

Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship- Only One complete with original door Japanese massive over size owl 14 inches tall 9 inches wide. This handsome Japanese o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Owl  Cast Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
Owl  Cast Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.

Owl Cast Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.

By Edouard Schenck

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice owl andirons, circa 1970, France. Fine and detailed metal work.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This pair of very unusual and decorative andirons showing an owl is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray

MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

A fun MCM Japanese patinated iron winking owl pen tray, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W X 8.25"D X .5"H.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Quirky Art Deco Owl Andirons, Cast Iron, Early 20th Century, UK
Quirky Art Deco Owl Andirons, Cast Iron, Early 20th Century, UK

Quirky Art Deco Owl Andirons, Cast Iron, Early 20th Century, UK

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Quirky model owl iron andirons with grate This is a very unusual pair, the owls are blacksmith made with yellow glass balls fitted in the eye sockets These are a Heavy pair of ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Modernist Cast Iron Fireback showing an Owl Signed Lucas by Foundery Stern
Modernist Cast Iron Fireback showing an Owl Signed Lucas by Foundery Stern

Modernist Cast Iron Fireback showing an Owl Signed Lucas by Foundery Stern

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and decorative modernist fireback showing an owl is made of cast iron. This is a French work signed by Lucas and stamped by Stern Circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of bookends made out of polychrome cast iron with owls, USA 1925.
Pair of bookends made out of polychrome cast iron with owls, USA 1925.

Pair of bookends made out of polychrome cast iron with owls, USA 1925.

Located in Milan, IT

It symbolizes the light of intellect and reason dispersing the darkness of ignorance.Cast Iron and Polychrome Finish The bookends are crafted from heavy sand-cast iron.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Iron

Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures

Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman. This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning bookends is in very good condition. The design is symbolic and meaningful and the ...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of 4 Salvaged Antique Ornately Cast Iron Claw Tub Feet with Owl Decoration
Set of 4 Salvaged Antique Ornately Cast Iron Claw Tub Feet with Owl Decoration

Set of 4 Salvaged Antique Ornately Cast Iron Claw Tub Feet with Owl Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The legs are ornately cast in iron with remnants of a brass toned patina, and are decorated with an owl surrounded by scrolled leaves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Some...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s
French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s

French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

There is a great deal of rawness and authenticity to this 1930s French owl decoy. It is carved in wood and nail - upholstered with some kind of animal leather. Its eyes and beak is m...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston
Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston

Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston

By Howe

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of early 20th century cast figural Owl Andirons by Howe manufacturing of Boston Mass. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear all original glass eyes and a per...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain
Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain

Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-992 Rare tall Japanese owl garden candle lantern supplied with antique chain for hanging.

Category

Mid-20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

“Desert Owl” Abstract Sculpture by noted Palm Spring Artist Anwar Fonseca
“Desert Owl” Abstract Sculpture by noted Palm Spring Artist Anwar Fonseca

“Desert Owl” Abstract Sculpture by noted Palm Spring Artist Anwar Fonseca

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful abstract sculpture by the noted Palm Springs artist Anwar Fonseca. Mr Fonseca’s art has been featured regionally and this evocative work is titled “Desert Owl.” It is la...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture
Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture

Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture

By Albert Leon Wilson

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract owl/bird sculpture/belt buckle by New York artist Albert Leon Wilson. Wilson was born in 1920 in Jamaica, New Yo...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of 6 Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Set of 6 Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs

Set of 6 Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century. Brand New hardwood plywood seats. Disregard seat pics with multiple color fabric. Many layers of paint on these bea...

Category

Antique 1890s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Large Modernist Cast Iron Fireback by Foundery Stern, circa 1970
Large Modernist Cast Iron Fireback by Foundery Stern, circa 1970

Large Modernist Cast Iron Fireback by Foundery Stern, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and decorative large modernist fireback is made of cast iron. It shows an owl. This is a French work Signed by Lucas and Stamped by Stern Circa 1970 Additional Inform...

Category

20th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Owl, Late 19th Century
Cast Iron Owl, Late 19th Century

Cast Iron Owl, Late 19th Century

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H 10 in W 18 in D 4.25 in

Cast Iron Owl, Late 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An architectural element, this fierce cast iron owl was used as a deterrent on a building to ward off birds such as pigeons.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire

By Howes Company 1

Located in Billerica, MA

Cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes through which the fire glows, late 19th century, (1890).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Owl Form Sculpture
Brutalist Owl Form Sculpture

Brutalist Owl Form Sculpture

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H 13.25 in W 9 in D 5 in

Brutalist Owl Form Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Handmade Brutalist torch cut brass sculpture depicting an owl, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Pair of Owl Cast Andirons
Pair of Owl Cast Andirons

Pair of Owl Cast Andirons

Unavailable

H 14 in W 8.5 in D 1 in

Pair of Owl Cast Andirons

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Whimsical pair of vintage solid cast iron andirons with owl motif.

Category

20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Bradley & Hubbard Owl Doorstop, circa 1900
Bradley & Hubbard Owl Doorstop, circa 1900

Bradley & Hubbard Owl Doorstop, circa 1900

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H 15.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in

Bradley & Hubbard Owl Doorstop, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bradley & Hubbard best in kind cast iron large-scale owl doorstop showing great detail to the casting, exceptional and original age cracked painted surface, original condition, marke...

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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art More Folk Art

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner

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H 5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner

Located in Denton, TX

Rustic Cast iron owl with spotty gilt and bronze patina, also included the incense anchor to hold up the incense inside.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Arts and Craft Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes.

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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of  Cast  Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Pair of  Cast  Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of Amerian Early 20th century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes-Hampton Location

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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Pair of Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900
Pair of Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900

Pair of Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique American cast iron owl andirons, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons.  Boston, Circa 1900
Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons.  Boston, Circa 1900

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons. Boston, Circa 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif.

Category

20th Century American Andirons

Pair of Mid 19th Century English Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons
Pair of Mid 19th Century English Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons

Pair of Mid 19th Century English Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons

Located in Middleburg, VA

Pair of mid 19th century Arts & Crafts cast iron owl andirons. Each molded as owls on bracket feet Measure: 15.5" H, 9.5“ W, 16“ D.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Orig. Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Orig. Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Orig. Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass colored eyes perched on scrolled branches.

Category

Antique 1890s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Iron Owl Shaped Lamp
Iron Owl Shaped Lamp

Iron Owl Shaped Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A French, hammered iron sculptural table lamp shaped as an owl. Original patina.

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Whimsical Wrought Iron Owl, France, 1960
Whimsical Wrought Iron Owl, France, 1960

Whimsical Wrought Iron Owl, France, 1960

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H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 5.32 in

Whimsical Wrought Iron Owl, France, 1960

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

A wrought iron sculpture of an owl made in recycled iron tools or objects (like horse shoes, nails etc...).

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Paint
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Paint

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Paint

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice pair of owl iron andirons with original paint. Well made and heavy!

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Cast Iron 'OWL' Garden Bench in the Style of Dr C Dresser by Falkirk Ironworks
A Cast Iron 'OWL' Garden Bench in the Style of Dr C Dresser by Falkirk Ironworks

A Cast Iron 'OWL' Garden Bench in the Style of Dr C Dresser by Falkirk Ironworks

By Falkirk

Located in London, GB

Cast iron 'OWL' garden bench in the style of Christopher Dresser by Falkirk ironwork's, with fantastic double sided Owl's to each end, pierced qua trefoils with swirling floral detai...

Category

Antique 1870s European Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Early 20th Century Bronzed Cast Iron Owl Andirons
American Early 20th Century Bronzed Cast Iron Owl Andirons

American Early 20th Century Bronzed Cast Iron Owl Andirons

Located in Hudson, NY

Well cast with many details in the owl's body and wings the owls rest on bent twigs giving them space and lightness with the light being able to come thru the twigs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Andirons

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Isamu Noguchi Style Japanese Iron Owl Bookends
Mid-20th Century Isamu Noguchi Style Japanese Iron Owl Bookends

Mid-20th Century Isamu Noguchi Style Japanese Iron Owl Bookends

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Round Rock, TX

A handsome pair of Japanese iron bookends in the manner of Isamu Noguchi. These modernist owls have an applied patina that mimics age and provides a brutalist aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Iron

1930's Cast Iron Owl Form Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes
1930's Cast Iron Owl Form Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes

1930's Cast Iron Owl Form Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes

Located in Astoria, NY

Owl andirons from the 1930's. Complete with amber glass eyes, each owl figure is perched on a branch. Reduced from: $1,500

Category

20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

1970s Decorative Brutalist Raw Iron Welded Owl Sculpture
1970s Decorative Brutalist Raw Iron Welded Owl Sculpture

1970s Decorative Brutalist Raw Iron Welded Owl Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Interesting whimsical iron owl sculpture, handcrafted iron with orange painted eyes, circa 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

French Llghting Owl
French Llghting Owl

French Llghting Owl

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H 21 in W 9.5 in D 12 in

French Llghting Owl

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Hand hammered iron owl with lightened eyes and hinged door in the front.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Decorative Objects

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons, Boston, Circa 1900
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons, Boston, Circa 1900

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons, Boston, Circa 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif, Boston, Early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass eyes perched on tree limbs and branches.

Category

Antique 1890s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Owl Andirons
Pair of American Owl Andirons

Pair of American Owl Andirons

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H 14.75 in W 9 in D 18 in

Pair of American Owl Andirons

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Japanese Pair Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Pair Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Pair Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese pair (2) massive over size owl lighting lanterns, 13 inches tall. This handsome pair Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lanterns are a special find and authentic old ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Massive Antique over Sized "Owl" Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Pair Massive Antique over Sized "Owl" Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Pair Massive Antique over Sized "Owl" Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese pair (2) massive over size antique owl lighting lanterns, 13 inches tall This handsome pair Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lanterns are a special find and authent...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern
Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern

Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese massive over size hook nose owl, 12 inches tall. This handsome Japanese over sized iron "Owl" is a special find and an a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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Iron Owl For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the iron owl you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each iron owl for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer iron owl, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right iron owl, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Goberg, Falkirk and J. & E. Stevens Co. each produced at least one beautiful iron owl that is worth considering.

How Much is a Iron Owl?

The average selling price for an iron owl at 1stDibs is $1,100, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $9,949 for the highest priced.