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Medici Cast Iron

19th Century Diminutive French Cast Iron Teal Medici Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
A mid-19th Century cast iron French Medici Urn in a beautifully worn teal paint, with flashes of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Urns

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Medici Urn Planters – Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A classic pair of early 20th century French cast iron Medici urns featuring beautifully aged
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Early 20th Century Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Medici Urn Planters – Pair
Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Medici Urn Planters – Pair
$2,195 / set
H 16.75 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in
Pair of Cast Iron Medici Planters - Late 19th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
pair of low cast iron Medici vases, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, features a
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Antique 19th Century Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Pair of Four French Mid 19th Century Cast Iron Vases De Medicis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and fine quality set of four French mid 19th century cast iron Vases de Medicis. Each
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Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Iron

Pair of Turn of the Century French Medici Urn Cast Iron Planters with Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French turn of the century cast iron Medici urn planters from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Urns

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Iron

(6) Six MEDICI VASES IN CAST IRON 1850/1900 H: 60cm
Located in Madrid, ES
(6) Six MEDICI VASES IN CAST IRON 20th Century HEIGHT 60 cm DIAMETER 33 cm WIDTH 33 cm WEIGHT 15
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

(6) Six MEDICI VASES IN CAST IRON 1850/1900 H: 60cm
Located in Madrid, ES
(6) Six MEDICI VASES IN CAST IRON 19/20th Century HEIGHT 60 cm DIAMETER 33 cm WIDTH 33 cm WEIGHT
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Suite of Four Diminutive French Blue Painted Cast Iron Medici Vases, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to the 1800s, this set of four small painted cast iron vases
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Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th c. Pair of English Painted Cast Iron Medici or Borghese Urns
Located in Wichita, KS
A spectacular pair of painted cast iron urns after the Medici and Borghese models attributed to the
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Antique 19th Century English Urns

Materials

Iron

19th c. Pair of English Painted Cast Iron Medici or Borghese Urns
19th c. Pair of English Painted Cast Iron Medici or Borghese Urns
$16,500 / set
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Medici Urns with Original Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptural elements. These stately cast iron planters will bring enduring French charm and classical balance
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Urns

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Iron

Monumental Bronze Iron Venus De Medici Statue
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A, near life-size, 19th century French cast iron statue depicting the Venus de Medici. This statue
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Iron

Monumental Bronze Iron Venus De Medici Statue
Monumental Bronze Iron Venus De Medici Statue
$19,286
H 69.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of French Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French green painted cast iron Medicis style garden urn planters with green painted
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Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Pair of French Cast Iron Garden Urns
Pair of French Cast Iron Garden Urns
$1,500 / set
H 14 in Dm 11 in
Pair of 20th Century French Green Cast iron Urns
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful pair of green painted French Medici style cast iron urns, early 20th century. Classic
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Early 20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Pair of 20th Century French Green Cast iron Urns
Pair of 20th Century French Green Cast iron Urns
$1,500 / set
H 13.25 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Ongar, GB
A gorgeous pair of early 19th century cast iron Medici urns from the south of France. These would
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns
$3,470 / set
H 22.45 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

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Antique Cast Iron Medicis Vase
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Antique cast iron medicis vase. Multiple layer of old paint and good patina. This item remains in
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Early 20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Antique Cast Iron Medicis Vase
Antique Cast Iron Medicis Vase
H 20.87 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Medici Urn
Located in Culver City, CA
Antique 19th century French cast iron Medici urn with residual gray paint.
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Antique 1880s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Medici Urns
Located in Woodbury, CT
The size, age, and classical form of these 19th century French cast iron Medici urns is what makes
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

19th Century Pair of Cast Iron Medici Urns Cast by Durenne-Founder in AIX
By Antoine Durenne Foundry
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of cast iron Medici urns cast by Durenne Founder in AIX Aix de Provence, circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tall Cast Iron Medici Urns on Pedestals with French Republic Medallions
Located in Woodbury, CT
very successful marriage of them. The urns, which are made of cast iron, with everted lobed rims and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Medici Urns in Old Painted Surface
Located in Woodbury, CT
cast into the iron on the bases and the paint is all original. In wonderful condition, they have no
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Medici Vase in Cast Iron on Rectangular Base Painted in Sheet Metal, France XIX
Located in Paris, FR
Medicis vase in cast iron on rectangular base, painted in sheet metal - exceptional composition
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Vases

Medici Urns 18th Century
Located in Sidmouth, GB
A fabulous pair of cast iron 18th century Medici urns. with a dramatic grey patina. With a dramatic
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Antique Late 18th Century French Other Urns

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Iron

Medici Urns 18th Century
Medici Urns 18th Century
H 24.02 in Dm 18.12 in
Pair of English Medici Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
A large pair of English cast-iron, Medici urns.
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Antique 19th Century English Vases

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Pair of Antique Stone Pillars with Low-Walls, Vase and Iron Ornaments
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
elegant pillars is topped by a lovely antique cast iron Medicis vase. This set features two side wrought
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Pair Of Cast Iron Medici Vases green patina
Located in PARIS, FR
Crafted in cast iron with an exquisite aged green patina, this exceptional pair of Médicis vases
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Antique 19th Century French Other Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century, Three French Cast Iron Empire Medici
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice trio of French cast iron Empire Medici. Come from a big Mansion in the Beaujolais (South
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Cast iron Medici Vase on base - Garden decoration
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Cast iron Medici Vase on base - Garden decoration Garden Antique - Decoration Measures : Ø50cm
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20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

19th Century Diminutive French Cast Iron Medici Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
A mid-19th Century cast iron French Medici Urn in a beautifully worn red paint, with flashes of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Painted Cast Iron Medici Urns
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Medici urns made of cast iron and featuring their original paint and patina.
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of Medici shaped vases in white cast iron
Located in PARIS, FR
This exquisite pair of 19th-century French Medici vases in white cast iron embodies the enduring
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Urns

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Iron

19th Century Pair of Cast Iron Medici Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Médicis form . Cast iron . XIXth century
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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Early 20th century French Cast Iron Medicis Planters, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful pair of white cast iron Medicis vases dating from the beginning of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Medici Urns or Vases
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of painted cast iron vases in a good condition, France, circa 1870.           
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Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

A 19th C. Cast Iron Statue of Giuliano de Medici by Foundry Val d'Osne
By Michelangelo Buonarroti, Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A 19th c. cast iron statue of Giuliano de Medici, duke of Nemours, depicted as a Roman, marked 'Val
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Statues

Materials

Iron

Four Medicis Garden Urns
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of fourlarge Medicis footed deep green patinated cast iron garden urns with rope form border
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Antique 19th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Four Medicis Garden Urns
Four Medicis Garden Urns
H 39 in Dm 31 in
Large cast iron garden vase, France, circa 1820 / 1830
Located in Paris, FR
Important Medici garden vase in cast iron with clean lines. First half of the 19th century. In
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Antique 1820s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Early 20th century French Metal Medicis Jardiniere, 1900
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 20th century French Medicis or cast iron planter dating from the 1900s in good condition. Two
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20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century French Pair of Metal Medicis Vase, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice pair of old Medici vases in white cast iron dating from the 1900s. In their original
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Antique Early 1900s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

French Cast Iron Medici Vases Garden Planter Urn
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Beautiful cast iron Medici Vase/urn. Sourced in the south of France, this stunning vase has a
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Cast Iron Medici Urn Jardinieres, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical cast iron Medici garden urns or jardinieres painted in white. Each: 14.5" H x
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Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Renaissance Style French Medici Vase in Cast Iron
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Marne, France), an area famous for its cast iron, bronze, and copper foundries. The Medici vase is one
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Vases

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Antique French Cast Iron Medici Vases Garden Planter Urn
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Beautiful cast iron Medici Vase/urn from the late nineteenth/early twentieth century. Sourced in
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Medici Style Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French neoclassical Medici style cast iron garden urns. These Classic antique
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Urns
By Alfred Corneau
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair of lovely antique French cast iron Medici lobed urns in the style of Alfred Corneau. Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Urns
Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Urns
H 16 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
Two Pairs of 18th Century Painted French Medici Garden Urns
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
there. All of the urns are solid and sturdy. They are solid and heavy cast iron, the inside and rim
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Iron, Metal

Pair of French Campana Style Iron Garden Urns, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of French Medici or Campana style cast iron garden urns from the 1920s. These
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of 18th Century Cast Iron Medici Urns
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French mid-18th century pair of cast iron Medici urns with original French paint.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of White Cast Iron Medici Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of cast iron white Medici urns, ca. 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century French Urns

Lot Of Four Cast Iron Medicis Urns - 18th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Lot of four Medicis urns, 18th Century, each of campana form, the body with upturned scroll handles
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Urns

Materials

Iron

Magnificent Pair of Estate-Sized Early French Cast Iron Medici Urns
Located in Woodbury, CT
Truly magnificent, these classical cast iron Medici urns are French and date to around 1840. In
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Antique Cast Iron Garden Medici Urns Table Lamps
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of Country French Antique Cast Iron Medici Urns Turned into Table Lamps. Rusting painted
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Regency Cast Iron Door Porter in the Form of the Medici Lion, circa 1820-1830
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The heavy, tactile and wonderfully well-patinated cast iron door porter modelled as a Medici lion
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Antique 1820s English Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Wonderful 19th Century Stone Fountain with Cast-Iron Dolphins & Medicis Vases
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
cast iron Medici vases. This majestic wall-fountain is highlighted by two monolithic cast iron
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Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Large Pair of Cast-Iron Medicis Vases, Mid-20th Century, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A decorative pair of patinated cast-iron Medicis vases. French work mid-20th century, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Vases

Materials

Iron

Early 1900s French Grand Tour Cast Iron Medici Garden Urns IMO Fiske, a Pair
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Elloree, SC
A strikingly and severely patinated matching pair of faded black cast iron garden urns raised on
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Antique Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Medici Urns
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
A pair of 19th century Medici urns with a beautiful red patina. We love both the style and finish
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Medici Urns
19th Century Medici Urns
H 22.45 in Dm 16.54 in
19th Century Italian Medici Urns
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
A pair of 19th century Medici urns with a dramatic black and white patina. We love both the
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Medici Urns
19th Century Italian Medici Urns
H 21.26 in Dm 16.15 in
Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Rare pair of large cast iron Medici-form antique garden urns. Separate cast top ring, drainage
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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Cast Iron Medici Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of cast iron Italian urns, circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Medici Urns
Cast Iron Medici Urns
H 17 in W 18 in D 14 in
Pair of French Cast Iron "Medicis" Jardinieres, Late 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of late 1800s cast iron jardinieres called "Medicis" purchased in the Loire Region of France
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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Vintage Beautifully Distressed French Cast Iron Urn Medici Garden Vases
Located in Draper, UT
Heavy, charming classic French cast iron Medici form garden urn. Beautiful patina featuring
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

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Medici Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the medici cast iron you’re looking for. Frequently made of iron, metal and limestone, every medici cast iron was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a medici cast iron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A medici cast iron made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made medici cast iron over the years, but those crafted by Antoine Durenne Foundry and Val D'Osne Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Medici Cast Iron?

The average selling price for a medici cast iron at 1stDibs is $3,065, while they’re typically $344 on the low end and $21,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Medici 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    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
    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 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 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.