How can you tell if wrought iron is an antique?

To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.

Antique Sad Iron

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Collection of Twelve Antique Miniatures Sad Iron/Flat Cast Iron

$316Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.75 in W 3.8 in D 2 in

Collection of Twelve Antique Miniatures Sad Iron/Flat Cast Iron

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a collection of twelve antique miniatures sad irons/flat cast irons. Some of them are

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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass with Wood Handle Coal Flat Iron

$540

H 6.25 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Antique Brass with Wood Handle Coal Flat Iron

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a Sad Iron or Flat Iron that is heated with coal. Its made of a heavily etched brass and

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Late 19th Century American Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Brass

Bookends / Pair of Matching 19th Century Original Cream Painted Sad Irons

$716Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 6 in W 4 in D 4.5 in

Bookends / Pair of Matching 19th Century Original Cream Painted Sad Irons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folky pair of original cream painted cast iron sad irons are in good condition. They make a

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1880s American Adirondack Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

Collection of 8 Antique American Cloth Sad Irons, Rare & Collectibles, Set of 8

$643Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.94 in W 6.5 in D 3.35 in

Collection of 8 Antique American Cloth Sad Irons, Rare & Collectibles, Set of 8

Located in Bochum, NRW

A beautiful collection of eight antique clothes irons / sad irons. They are oval-shaped and

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

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Ten Sad Iron Trivets

Unavailable

H 11 in W 7 in D 1 in

Ten Sad Iron Trivets

Located in North Egremont, MA

A variety of designs and sizes of sad iron trivets, nice graphic collection showcasing Victorian

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Late 19th Century American Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

Collection of Sad Iron Trivets

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 0.75 in

Collection of Sad Iron Trivets

Located in North Egremont, MA

A group of 24 cast sad iron stands. This collection shows the wonderful diversity and interesting

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Late 19th Century American Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

Early & Unusual 19thc Sad Iron

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H 7 in W 7 in D 3.5 in

Early & Unusual 19thc Sad Iron

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC AND EARLY 19THC SAD IRON WITH ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HANDLE.THIS GREAT IRON OPENS UP WITH

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19th Century American Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

FOLKY 19THC CAST IRON/SAD IRON W/ROOSTER&WOOD HANDLE

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H 8 in W 9 in D 4 in

FOLKY 19THC CAST IRON/SAD IRON W/ROOSTER&WOOD HANDLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE & FOLKY 19THC CAST IRON & WOOD HANDLED SAD IRON W/IRON ROOSTER ON TOP THAT SERVES AS A LOCK ON

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19th Century Peruvian Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Laundry Stove with Five Sad Irons

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H 23.63 in W 13 in D 13 in

Antique French Cast Iron Laundry Stove with Five Sad Irons

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Antique French Cast Iron Laundry Stove with Five Sad Irons This early cast iron stove is crafted

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

3 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Sad Flat Press Laundry Cloth Irons Trivet

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H 5.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in

3 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Sad Flat Press Laundry Cloth Irons Trivet

Located in Dayton, OH

1991 California Set of three antique sad irons / flat irons, sized for pressing different items

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Pair of Pine Tree Cast Iron Andirons by Martin Industries

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H 19.5 in W 10.75 in D 18.75 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Pair of Pine Tree Cast Iron Andirons by Martin Industries

Located in Topeka, KS

also made cast hollowware, iron skillets, and “sad” irons. Whether you have a mountain home or a

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

Pair of Edwardian Oak and Leather ‘Tansad’ Folding Chairs

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H 31 in W 17.75 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Edwardian Oak and Leather ‘Tansad’ Folding Chairs

By Tan-Sad

Located in London, west Sussex

This fantastic Edwardian pair of ‘Tansad’ folding chairs was designed with iron fittings and bear

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Early 20th Century English Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron

Typist's Chair by Tan-Sad

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Typist's Chair by Tan-Sad

Located in Brambleton, VA

Tan-Sad Chair Co., a British office furniture manufacturer in London was one of the first to

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Early 20th Century British Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Iron, Steel

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,192 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 42 in W 10 in D 10 in

1970s James Mont Style Thick Brass Tall Standing Rotary Phone

By James Mont

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Asian aesthetics with Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles tall standing rotary phone made of thick and heavy brass in the style of James Mont . Working very well and clear soundi...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Brass

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

$264Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case. Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Brass

Georg Jensen Annual Spoons Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel, Set of 10

$1,418 / set

H 0.79 in W 1.19 in D 5.91 in

Georg Jensen Annual Spoons Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel, Set of 10

By Georg Jensen

Located in Bochum, NRW

Annual spoons 1980-1989 in original box, designed by Annelise Björner, edited by Georg Jensen. Annual spoons series began in 1971. Each spoon is crafted in sterling silver, then gold...

Category

1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, France Circa 1910

$2,234

H 7.37 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, France Circa 1910

By Daum

Located in Bochum, NRW

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, France circa 1910. Multilayered glass cameo vase with exquisite detailed decor of flowers and leaves etched in purple glass against a...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sad Iron

Materials

Glass

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Antique Sad Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sad iron available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every antique sad iron was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique sad iron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sad iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique sad iron has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Max Blondat are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Sad Iron?

The average selling price for an antique sad iron at 1stDibs is $3,977, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $19,850 for the highest priced.