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Cast Iron Relief “The Troll and the Princess” by Christian Eriksson, Sweden
Cast Iron Relief “The Troll and the Princess” by Christian Eriksson, Sweden

Cast Iron Relief “The Troll and the Princess” by Christian Eriksson, Sweden

By Christian Eriksson

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Christian Eriksson Cast Iron Relief “The Troll and the Princess” – Swedish Arts & Crafts

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

By Anna Petrus, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful, energetic motif of a lion with a

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Iron

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Anna Petrus

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful motif of grapes on a vine. Anna

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Iron

Antique Relief Fire Back, English Cast Iron Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1880
Antique Relief Fire Back, English Cast Iron Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1880

Antique Relief Fire Back, English Cast Iron Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1880

$1,833Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in

Antique Relief Fire Back, English Cast Iron Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron relief fireplace reflector, dating

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century, Victorian Cast-iron Tiled Combination Fireplace
19th Century, Victorian Cast-iron Tiled Combination Fireplace

19th Century, Victorian Cast-iron Tiled Combination Fireplace

Located in London, GB

finish. Notably suitable for a smaller chimney breast. its cast iron relief has finley detailed floral

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

1920's Cast Iron Native American Side Profile Plaque In Original Paint
1920's Cast Iron Native American Side Profile Plaque In Original Paint

1920's Cast Iron Native American Side Profile Plaque In Original Paint

Located in Lancaster, PA

A powerful and well-rendered 1920's cast iron relief plaque featuring a Native American man in side

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, C.1890
Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, C.1890

Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Victorian, C.1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron relief fireplace reflector with Fox

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Late Victorian
Heavy Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Late Victorian

Heavy Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Late Victorian

$1,243Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.08 in W 21.46 in D 1.38 in

Heavy Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Fireplace Reflector, Late Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a heavy antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron relief fireplace reflector

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Urn with Intricate Relief Work, 1900
Antique French Cast Iron Urn with Intricate Relief Work, 1900

Antique French Cast Iron Urn with Intricate Relief Work, 1900

$2,396Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.3 in W 11.7 in D 11.7 in

Antique French Cast Iron Urn with Intricate Relief Work, 1900

Located in High Point, NC

Unveil the grandeur of the 1900s with this authentic French cast iron urn, a classic decorative

Category

20th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Relief Fire Back, English, Cast Iron, Decorative, Fireplace, Victorian
Antique Relief Fire Back, English, Cast Iron, Decorative, Fireplace, Victorian

Antique Relief Fire Back, English, Cast Iron, Decorative, Fireplace, Victorian

$916Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.87 in W 19.89 in D 1.19 in

Antique Relief Fire Back, English, Cast Iron, Decorative, Fireplace, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique relief fire back. An English, cast iron decorative fireplace back, dating to the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Spanish Cast Iron Fireback w/ Relief Heraldry Coat of Arms
Mid-19th Century Spanish Cast Iron Fireback w/ Relief Heraldry Coat of Arms

Mid-19th Century Spanish Cast Iron Fireback w/ Relief Heraldry Coat of Arms

Located in Marbella, ES

1850s Spanish cast iron fireback with relief heraldry coat of arms with crown and fleur-de-lys

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Mortar from USA
Cast Iron Mortar from USA

Cast Iron Mortar from USA

$3,600

H 9 in Dm 10.5 in

Cast Iron Mortar from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque
Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque

Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque

$600 / item

H 3 in W 7.25 in D 0.13 in

Gerhard Marcks 'Europa And The Bull' cast iron plaque

By Gerhard Marcks

Located in Sharon, CT

Cast iron low relief sculpture of 'Europa and the Bull' by The Bauhaus Sculptor Gerhard Marcks

Category

Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireback Figural Foundry Worker Depiction
19th Century Cast Iron Fireback Figural Foundry Worker Depiction

19th Century Cast Iron Fireback Figural Foundry Worker Depiction

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare antique cast iron fireback depicting foundry workers. Item features heavy cast iron

Category

Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Table (3580)
1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Table (3580)

1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Table (3580)

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Bistro Dining Table (3580). Classic very

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Table (3493)
1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Table (3493)

1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Table (3493)

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Bistro Dining Table (3493). Classic very

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Table (3578)
1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Table (3578)

1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Table (3578)

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Bistro Dining Table (3578). Classic very

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Swedish Pot in Cast Iron with Volute-Shaped Handles
Swedish Pot in Cast Iron with Volute-Shaped Handles

Swedish Pot in Cast Iron with Volute-Shaped Handles

Located in Berlin, BE

Swedish pot in cast iron with volute-shaped handles. Relief decoration, volute-shaped handles

Category

Vintage 1920s Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880
Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880

Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880

Located in Paris, FR

Rare planter with base in brown enameled cast iron, decorated with palms in relief. This palm

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Piano Stool by Charles Parker Co.
19th Century Cast Iron Piano Stool by Charles Parker Co.

19th Century Cast Iron Piano Stool by Charles Parker Co.

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

features a solid cast iron central column with classical relief detailing, supported by three elegant

Category

Antique 1890s Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

1990s Pair of Tall Cast Iron Candlesticks with an Aged White Finish
1990s Pair of Tall Cast Iron Candlesticks with an Aged White Finish

1990s Pair of Tall Cast Iron Candlesticks with an Aged White Finish

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant pair of tall cast iron candelabras, decorated with classic reliefs and an aged white

Category

Late 20th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Fireback Adorned with an Egyptian-Inspired Low-Relief
Fireback Adorned with an Egyptian-Inspired Low-Relief

Fireback Adorned with an Egyptian-Inspired Low-Relief

$2,022

H 29.5 in W 35.38 in D 1.13 in

Fireback Adorned with an Egyptian-Inspired Low-Relief

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

inspired by an Egyptian low-relief decorating the lid of an ivory casket found when Tutankhamun’s tomb was

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

"SAAR, 1918-1935, " Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture of Nude Worker, Viktor Funk
"SAAR, 1918-1935, " Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture of Nude Worker, Viktor Funk

"SAAR, 1918-1935, " Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture of Nude Worker, Viktor Funk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

-- was cast in iron in 1935. The Saar was administered by the United Kingdom and France from 1920-1935

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Bronze Dish by Ulla Fogelklou-Skog, Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1940s
Art Deco Bronze Dish by Ulla Fogelklou-Skog, Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1940s

Art Deco Bronze Dish by Ulla Fogelklou-Skog, Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1940s

By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1, Ystad-Metall, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Tinos, Just Andersen

Located in Malmö, SE

the 1960s, creating designs that ranged from cast iron reliefs and bookends to decorative motifs

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Pocket watch stand, designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830 - Berlin Iron
Pocket watch stand, designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830 - Berlin Iron

Pocket watch stand, designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830 - Berlin Iron

Located in Berlin, DE

Designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830. Berlin cast iron, dark green patinated and reliefed. Front

Category

Antique 1830s German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Berlin Iron

Chinese Floral Apothecary Mortar, circa 1900
Chinese Floral Apothecary Mortar, circa 1900

Chinese Floral Apothecary Mortar, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This vintage mortar and pestle from Shanxi, China was cast in iron with a floral relief. It was

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design
Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design

Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design

Located in Beervelde, BE

designs that add elegance and historical charm. The original interior plates are made from cast iron and

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th Century Flemish Neo-Renaissance Fireplace in Belgian Petit Granit
19th Century Flemish Neo-Renaissance Fireplace in Belgian Petit Granit

19th Century Flemish Neo-Renaissance Fireplace in Belgian Petit Granit

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

center by a bronze dragon in haut-relief. The cast iron fireback depicts a salamander in flames that we

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Large Victorian Cast Iron  Recumbent Lion English, circa 1850 In Stock
Large Victorian Cast Iron  Recumbent Lion English, circa 1850 In Stock

Large Victorian Cast Iron Recumbent Lion English, circa 1850 In Stock

Located in New York, NY

Large Victorian finely cast iron relief figure of a recumbent lion English, circa 1850. Measures

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Statues

Materials

Iron

'The Last Supper' A Victorian plaque by Coalbrookedale in cast iron c.1878
'The Last Supper' A Victorian plaque by Coalbrookedale in cast iron c.1878

'The Last Supper' A Victorian plaque by Coalbrookedale in cast iron c.1878

By Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in Alton, GB

An English Victorian Coalbrookedale cast iron relief-cast plaque of The Last Supper, after Leonardo

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Cast iron low-relief "Le Printemps", 19th c.
Cast iron low-relief "Le Printemps", 19th c.

Cast iron low-relief "Le Printemps", 19th c.

Unavailable

H 70.48 in W 36.23 in D 1.97 in

Cast iron low-relief "Le Printemps", 19th c.

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This antique big cast iron low-relief was realized in the late 19th century. Titled "Le Printemps

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Panelling

Materials

Iron

Cast Bronze Figural Relief Andirons
Cast Bronze Figural Relief Andirons

Cast Bronze Figural Relief Andirons

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 6 in D 22.5 in

Cast Bronze Figural Relief Andirons

Located in Aurora, OR

These very special andirons have a wealth of interesting imagery cast into their surface

Category

Antique 19th Century Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Cast Iron Tripod Pedestal
Cast Iron Tripod Pedestal

Cast Iron Tripod Pedestal

Unavailable

H 46.07 in Dm 10.24 in

Cast Iron Tripod Pedestal

Located in Paris, FR

with a flower encircled by a relief in cast iron, itself surrounded by a second circle with rays

Category

Early 20th Century Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Floral Flower Motif Bas-Relief
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Floral Flower Motif Bas-Relief

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Floral Flower Motif Bas-Relief

Located in Monterey, CA

This Japanese Tetsubin has a Floral Motif in Bas-Relief with Bronze Lid and Hollow Fukurobari Iron

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Furnace Door
Furnace Door

Furnace Door

Unavailable

H 13 in W 12 in D 35,826 in

Furnace Door

Located in New York, NY

A small furnace door made of cast iron, humorously embellished with a relief image of the dollar

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Cast Iron Relief by Olof Hult Depicting Artemis and Her Nymphs, 1920s
Cast Iron Relief by Olof Hult Depicting Artemis and Her Nymphs, 1920s

Cast Iron Relief by Olof Hult Depicting Artemis and Her Nymphs, 1920s

By Olof Hult

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This exquisite cast iron relief was designed by the renowned Swedish architect and designer Olof

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

By Anna Petrus, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful motif of an ibex on its hind legs

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gilt Iron Wrestlers from the Police Gazette Building NYC
Pair of Gilt Iron Wrestlers from the Police Gazette Building NYC

Pair of Gilt Iron Wrestlers from the Police Gazette Building NYC

Located in New York, NY

Outstanding cast iron relief of a pair of wrestlers locked in a bearhug, from the National Police

Category

Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Cast iron bas relief
Cast iron bas relief

Cast iron bas relief

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H 43 in W 23 in

Cast iron bas relief

Located in New Orleans, LA

A cast iron bas relief, bundled sheaf of wheat

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

c.1880 French Cast Iron Horse Relief
c.1880 French Cast Iron Horse Relief

c.1880 French Cast Iron Horse Relief

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H 5 in W 5 in D 4 in

c.1880 French Cast Iron Horse Relief

Located in Highwood, IL

Original antique cast iron horse decoration with great detail from a blacksmiths shop .

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Bull Steer Cow Relief
19th Century Cast Iron Bull Steer Cow Relief

19th Century Cast Iron Bull Steer Cow Relief

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great cast iron industrial relief of a bull or steer in a corn field.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Abstract Wall Relief in Cast Iron, France, 1960’s
Abstract Wall Relief in Cast Iron, France, 1960’s

Abstract Wall Relief in Cast Iron, France, 1960’s

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H 24.02 in W 22.45 in D 1.19 in

Abstract Wall Relief in Cast Iron, France, 1960’s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Stunning abstract wall relief, France, 1960's. The artwork is made from cast iron with beautiful

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Egyptian Revival Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Bas Relief Placque
Egyptian Revival Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Bas Relief Placque

Egyptian Revival Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Bas Relief Placque

By Peerless

Located in Petaluma, CA

the workmanship. The handsome Egyptian gentleman is done in a deep relief and is beautifully cast

Category

Antique 19th Century American Egyptian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19TH Century Cast Iron Lamp Post Base heavy decorative floral relief
Late 19TH Century Cast Iron Lamp Post Base heavy decorative floral relief

Late 19TH Century Cast Iron Lamp Post Base heavy decorative floral relief

Located in Buffalo, NY

Late 19TH Century Cast Iron Lamp Post Base heavy decorative floral relief ..Wonderful design,, 4

Category

Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Black Painted Cast Iron Wall Mailbox with Relief Decor
19th Century English Black Painted Cast Iron Wall Mailbox with Relief Decor

19th Century English Black Painted Cast Iron Wall Mailbox with Relief Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique iron mailbox was forged in England, circa 1880. The wall mail holder features high

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Italian Fireplace Cast Iron Fireback w/ Fleur-de-Lys Relief Pattern
Italian Fireplace Cast Iron Fireback w/ Fleur-de-Lys Relief Pattern

Italian Fireplace Cast Iron Fireback w/ Fleur-de-Lys Relief Pattern

Located in Marbella, ES

Italian fireplace cast iron fireback with fleur-de-lys relief pattern.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Relief Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Decorative Panel, Victorian, C.1850
Antique Relief Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Decorative Panel, Victorian, C.1850

Antique Relief Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Decorative Panel, Victorian, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique relief fire back. An English, cast iron decorative hearth panel, dating to the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

20th Century Chinese Cast Iron Urn
20th Century Chinese Cast Iron Urn

20th Century Chinese Cast Iron Urn

Located in Chicago, IL

A 20th century Chinese cast iron urn with heavy relief depicting flowers, with three Fu dog feet

Category

20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Iron

20th Century Chinese Cast Iron Urn
20th Century Chinese Cast Iron Urn

20th Century Chinese Cast Iron Urn

Located in Chicago, IL

A 20th century Chinese cast iron urn with heavy relief depicting flowering lotus and birds.

Category

20th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19thC Cast Stone & Shell with Bas Relief Tall Jardineres Planters
Pair of 19thC Cast Stone & Shell with Bas Relief Tall Jardineres Planters

Pair of 19thC Cast Stone & Shell with Bas Relief Tall Jardineres Planters

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of cast stone & shell tall Jardineres with females lounging cast in the stone. From

Category

Antique 1890s American American Classical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone, Iron

Mills Double Upright Slot Machine
Mills Double Upright Slot Machine

Mills Double Upright Slot Machine

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H 69 in W 53.25 in D 17.5 in

Mills Double Upright Slot Machine

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Cast iron reliefs of Admiral Dewey, the "I Will" woman and composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart also adorn

Category

20th Century American Other Games

Materials

Other

1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Bistro Dining Table (3579)
1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Bistro Dining Table (3579)

1920's Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Bistro Dining Table (3579)

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Original French Intricate Relief Cast Base Bistro Dining Table (3579). Classic very

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace, Georgian, 1800
Large Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace, Georgian, 1800

Large Antique Decorative Fire Back, English Cast Iron, Fireplace, Georgian, 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron fireplace reflector with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850
Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850

Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron hearth panel, dating to the mid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Urns with Handles, circa 1840
Pair of Cast Iron Urns with Handles, circa 1840

Pair of Cast Iron Urns with Handles, circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of cast iron urns with figural relief pattern around center of urn with campaign form handles.

Category

Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Urns

Art Deco Cast Iron jar by Carl Elmberg, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s
Art Deco Cast Iron jar by Carl Elmberg, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s

Art Deco Cast Iron jar by Carl Elmberg, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Carl Elmberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant tobacco jar by Carl Elmberg, made in cast iron. Heavy quality. Relief decor of a running

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Jars

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Antique Wrought and Cast Iron Console Pier Table w/ Marble Top
Art Nouveau Antique Wrought and Cast Iron Console Pier Table w/ Marble Top

Art Nouveau Antique Wrought and Cast Iron Console Pier Table w/ Marble Top

Located in Shippensburg, PA

. Central to the design is the cast iron circular raised-relief pierced display of flowers and foliage. The

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Architectural Relief Push Pull Door Handles, Double Pair for Double Doors
Architectural Relief Push Pull Door Handles, Double Pair for Double Doors

Architectural Relief Push Pull Door Handles, Double Pair for Double Doors

Located in London, GB

Set of two large rectangular double door handles with subtitle abstract relief in cast iron

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

Grand Iron Bell Created During the Kangxi Period
Grand Iron Bell Created During the Kangxi Period

Grand Iron Bell Created During the Kangxi Period

Located in Chicago, IL

Very early Qing Dynasty cast iron town bell with relief characters denoting its use during the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Monumental Antique Fiske School Classical Garden Urns, Cherubs & Lions
Monumental Antique Fiske School Classical Garden Urns, Cherubs & Lions

Monumental Antique Fiske School Classical Garden Urns, Cherubs & Lions

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique set of monumental (large) garden urns in the manner of Fiske offer cast iron

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Monumental Fiske School Classical Garden Urns, Cherubs & Lions, 19th C
Antique Monumental Fiske School Classical Garden Urns, Cherubs & Lions, 19th C

Antique Monumental Fiske School Classical Garden Urns, Cherubs & Lions, 19th C

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique set of oversized (large) garden urns in the manner of Fiske offer cast iron construction

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Lights By Rech Circa 1920s
Industrial Factory Lights By Rech Circa 1920s

Industrial Factory Lights By Rech Circa 1920s

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H 20.48 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Industrial Factory Lights By Rech Circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

iron tops - Branded "Rech" in relief letters on each top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with 120cm

Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Antique Cast Iron Relief Charger from Germany, 19th Century
Antique Cast Iron Relief Charger from Germany, 19th Century

Antique Cast Iron Relief Charger from Germany, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron charger from Germany was hand-worked in the 1800s. The low-relief image, in this

Category

Antique 19th Century German Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

By Anna Petrus, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful, energetic motif of a lion with a

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Iron

Posing Naked Man Cast Iron Relief Wall Plaque by J. Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, 1956
Posing Naked Man Cast Iron Relief Wall Plaque by J. Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, 1956

Posing Naked Man Cast Iron Relief Wall Plaque by J. Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, 1956

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Modern interpretation of Classical Greek sculpting. This piece executed in red enameled cast iron

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Cast Iron Architectural Ornaments
Pair of Large Cast Iron Architectural Ornaments

Pair of Large Cast Iron Architectural Ornaments

Located in Montreal, QC

Impressive pair of French 19th century cast iron relief architectural ornaments in the form of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Cast Stone, Iron

Pair of French Cast Metal Reliefs / Plaques of Hunting Dogs, circa 1910
Pair of French Cast Metal Reliefs / Plaques of Hunting Dogs, circa 1910

Pair of French Cast Metal Reliefs / Plaques of Hunting Dogs, circa 1910

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Pair of framed cast iron reliefs / plaques depicting hunting dogs in outside landscape, circa 1910

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

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Large Chinese Cast Iron Urn with Heavy Relief
Large Chinese Cast Iron Urn with Heavy Relief

Large Chinese Cast Iron Urn with Heavy Relief

Located in Chicago, IL

China was the earliest known civilizations to work with cast iron, first appearing thousands of

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Metalwork

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Iron

Antique Large Cast Iron High Relief Garden Crucifix, circa 1900
Antique Large Cast Iron High Relief Garden Crucifix, circa 1900

Antique Large Cast Iron High Relief Garden Crucifix, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique and large cast iron crucifix offers cross with Jesus Christ with floral and foliate

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20th Century American Religious Items

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Floral Relief Pattern
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Floral Relief Pattern

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Floral Relief Pattern

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite vintage Japanese cast iron Tetsubin teapot showcases a beautifully embossed floral

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Tea Sets

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Iron

19th Century English Red Painted Cast Iron Mailbox with Relief Decor
19th Century English Red Painted Cast Iron Mailbox with Relief Decor

19th Century English Red Painted Cast Iron Mailbox with Relief Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique iron mailbox was forged in England, circa 1880. The mail holder features high reliefs

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Blue Enamel Cast Iron Cachepot
Blue Enamel Cast Iron Cachepot

Blue Enamel Cast Iron Cachepot

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Blue Enamel Cast Iron Cachepot

Located in South Salem, NY

Blue enamel cast iron cachepot with beautiful relief swag detail. Beautiful for an accent on a

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Early 20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Enamel, Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Hunt Plaque
19th Century Cast Iron Hunt Plaque

19th Century Cast Iron Hunt Plaque

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19th Century Cast Iron Hunt Plaque

Located in Rio Vista, CA

relief cast iron with a rich ash grey patinated finish. The hunter is wearing boots, long jacket, and hat

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Elk, Nature Scene Cast Iron Plaque by Bradley Hubbard Co., circa 1880
Elk, Nature Scene Cast Iron Plaque by Bradley Hubbard Co., circa 1880

Elk, Nature Scene Cast Iron Plaque by Bradley Hubbard Co., circa 1880

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Incline Village, NV

D.C. The elk plaque is made of cast iron, in high relief, and hand painted in dominant colors of

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Crane Foundry Co C.H. Crane Ship Strongbox Safe with Lions
Antique Cast Iron Crane Foundry Co C.H. Crane Ship Strongbox Safe with Lions

Antique Cast Iron Crane Foundry Co C.H. Crane Ship Strongbox Safe with Lions

By Crane

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Antique Early 1900s Regency Decorative Boxes

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Carl Elmberg, Cast Iron Jar, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden 1920s
Carl Elmberg, Cast Iron Jar, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden 1920s

Carl Elmberg, Cast Iron Jar, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden 1920s

By Carl Elmberg, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish Grace cast iron tobacco jar with relief hunting scenery. Designed by Carl Elmberg for

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Jars

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Iron

Carl Elmberg, Cast Iron Jar, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s
Carl Elmberg, Cast Iron Jar, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s

Carl Elmberg, Cast Iron Jar, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Carl Elmberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish Grace cast iron tobacco jar with relief hunting scenery. Designed by Carl Elmberg for

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Jars

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Iron

Jean Touret Brutalist Midcentury Cast Iron Fire Plate Fireback, France, 1950
Jean Touret Brutalist Midcentury Cast Iron Fire Plate Fireback, France, 1950

Jean Touret Brutalist Midcentury Cast Iron Fire Plate Fireback, France, 1950

By Jean Touret

Located in Vienna, AT

artisan 21" wide cast iron ornamental relief by the artist Jean Touret (1916-2004) He was famous for his

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

"Icarus and Daedalus, " Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture w/ Male Nudes, 1936 Sweden
"Icarus and Daedalus, " Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture w/ Male Nudes, 1936 Sweden

"Icarus and Daedalus, " Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture w/ Male Nudes, 1936 Sweden

By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sculpted by important Swedish artist, Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, and crisply cast in iron by Ystad

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Custom order: Two reliefs, Anna Petrus, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Custom order: Two reliefs, Anna Petrus, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

Custom order: Two reliefs, Anna Petrus, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

By Anna Petrus, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Two striking reliefs by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful motifs of an ibex on one of

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French Midcentury Enameled Iron Umbrella Stand
French Midcentury Enameled Iron Umbrella Stand

French Midcentury Enameled Iron Umbrella Stand

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French midcentury green enameled cast iron umbrella stand with relief of a dog beneath a stylized

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Mid-20th Century French Umbrella Stands

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Custom order: Three reliefs by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Custom order: Three reliefs by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

Custom order: Three reliefs by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Anna Petrus

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Three striking reliefs by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. One with an ibex, two with a beautiful

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

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Cast Iron Relief For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron relief for your home. Frequently made of iron, metal and bronze, every cast iron relief was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cast iron relief, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cast iron relief, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cast iron relief over the years, but those crafted by Peerless are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Relief?

Prices for a cast iron relief start at $362 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $2,139.
Questions About Cast Iron Relief
  • 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 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 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 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 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

    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.