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Wrought Iron Lamp, 1940s
Wrought Iron Lamp, 1940s

Wrought Iron Lamp, 1940s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Wrought iron lamp, 1940s.     

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Small Wrought Iron Lamp with Pear Form Base
Small Wrought Iron Lamp with Pear Form Base

Small Wrought Iron Lamp with Pear Form Base

Located in NYC, NY

A wrought iron lamp with a organic form and leaf.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought iron lamp with a blue glass lampshade with clematis and spider webs
Wrought iron lamp with a blue glass lampshade with clematis and spider webs

Wrought iron lamp with a blue glass lampshade with clematis and spider webs

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Wrought iron lamp with a blue glass lampshade with clematis and spider webs. France, Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Important Bicéphalous Wrought Iron Lamp by Schneider, France, Art Deco, 1920's
Important Bicéphalous Wrought Iron Lamp by Schneider, France, Art Deco, 1920's

Important Bicéphalous Wrought Iron Lamp by Schneider, France, Art Deco, 1920's

By Verreries Schneider, Schneider, Charles Schneider

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important Bicéphalous Wrought Iron Lamp by Schneider, France, Art Deco, Circa 1920 Exceptional

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp
Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp

Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

ART DECO LAMP A very impressive and unusual Wrought iron table lamp produced in France in the 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A chic and rare mid-century modern table lamp in wrought iron, in the style of Glenn of California

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Schneider Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp
Schneider Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp

Schneider Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp

By Charles Schneider

Located in NANTES, FR

Art deco lamp around 1930. Foot in wrought iron, tulip in white glass paste speckled. Electrified

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

1930 Wrought iron lamp Esprit Muller
1930 Wrought iron lamp Esprit Muller

1930 Wrought iron lamp Esprit Muller

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The lamp rests on a round base in hammered black wrought iron on which is placed a rod like a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp, Floral Tulip Shade Signed Degué, France, Circa 1930
Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp, Floral Tulip Shade Signed Degué, France, Circa 1930

Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp, Floral Tulip Shade Signed Degué, France, Circa 1930

By David Gueron Degue, Degué, Verrerie D'Art Degué

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp – Floral Tulip Shade Signed Degué, France, circa 1930 Superb wrought

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Daum Nancy Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp
Daum Nancy Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp

Daum Nancy Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp

By Daum

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base with ginkgo biloba decoration, stamped A. Moyens

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought iron lamp by artist Donna handcrafted
Wrought iron lamp by artist Donna handcrafted

Wrought iron lamp by artist Donna handcrafted

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Table lamp by French artist Pierre Donna. Patinated and oxidized steel base designed and handmade

Category

2010s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Small hammered wrought iron lamp from the 1930s
Small hammered wrought iron lamp from the 1930s

Small hammered wrought iron lamp from the 1930s

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

French Art Deco table lamp from the 1930s. Patinated hammered wrought iron base, custom-made

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Single Wrought Iron Lamp with Red Glass Insets
Single Wrought Iron Lamp with Red Glass Insets

Single Wrought Iron Lamp with Red Glass Insets

Located in New York, NY

A single Danish circa 1950's iron lamp with red glass insets. Measurements: Total height: 49

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1970 Pair of wrought-iron lamps by Roche Bobois
1970 Pair of wrought-iron lamps by Roche Bobois

1970 Pair of wrought-iron lamps by Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Composed of a black wrought iron structure of rectangular shape decorated with a multitude of oval

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Lamp “Vine and Grape”, Muller Frères Lunéville, Art Deco, 1930's
Wrought Iron Lamp “Vine and Grape”, Muller Frères Lunéville, Art Deco, 1930's

Wrought Iron Lamp “Vine and Grape”, Muller Frères Lunéville, Art Deco, 1930's

By Muller Fres Luneville, Muller Frères, Muller

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Wrought Iron Lamp “Vine and Grape” – Muller Frères Lunéville – Art Deco, Circa 1930 A stunning

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Lamp by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Large Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Lamp by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

Large Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Lamp by Longobard, Italy, 1970s

By Longobard

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Large Mid-Century Modern lamp hammered glass and wrought iron, by the manufacture Longobard in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Lamp in Art Nouveau - Art Deco Style, Circa 1920
Wrought Iron Lamp in Art Nouveau - Art Deco Style, Circa 1920

Wrought Iron Lamp in Art Nouveau - Art Deco Style, Circa 1920

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

, dating from the 1920s, stands out for its remarkable wrought iron work. Materials: Wrought iron

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Two-headed wrought iron lamp by Muller, Art Deco, France, Circa 1920
Two-headed wrought iron lamp by Muller, Art Deco, France, Circa 1920

Two-headed wrought iron lamp by Muller, Art Deco, France, Circa 1920

By Muller Frères

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Two-headed lamp in wrought iron by Muller. Art Deco, France, Circa 1920. Floral theme. Wrought

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Lamp
Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Lamp

Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th/early 20th-century American Arts and Crafts hand-wrought iron oil lamp is an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought iron French lamp circa 1950
Wrought iron French lamp circa 1950

Wrought iron French lamp circa 1950

Located in PARIS, FR

Tall and elegant French wrought iron lamp circa 1950 Base alone is 80 cm height

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Original and Elegant Wrought Iron Lamp from the 1950s. in Green, Black and Gold.
Original and Elegant Wrought Iron Lamp from the 1950s. in Green, Black and Gold.

Original and Elegant Wrought Iron Lamp from the 1950s. in Green, Black and Gold.

Located in Mexico, DF

Wrought iron floor lamp with intricated hand-forged forms on a base with four sturdy legs. Keeps

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

1930's Wrought iron and molded glass shade table lamp
1930's Wrought iron and molded glass shade table lamp

1930's Wrought iron and molded glass shade table lamp

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1930's Wrought iron lamp and molded glass shade France

Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Pair of Red Wrought Iron Lamps and Brass Decorations
1970s Pair of Red Wrought Iron Lamps and Brass Decorations

1970s Pair of Red Wrought Iron Lamps and Brass Decorations

Located in Marbella, ES

Elegant pair of wrought iron hanging lamps in vibrant red, adorned with ornamental details of

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Custom Made Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Lambskin Lantern Shade
Custom Made Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Lambskin Lantern Shade

Custom Made Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Lambskin Lantern Shade

Located in San Diego, CA

Custom made wrought iron floor lamp with a round Lambskin lantern shade, circa 1970s. The wrought

Category

Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamp France c1950
Mid Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamp France c1950

Mid Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamp France c1950

Located in Trensacq, FR

Vintage mid-century wrought iron floor lamp France c1950 French, Artisan crafted, hand-forged, tall

Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Two-Light Lamps
Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Two-Light Lamps

Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Two-Light Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of hand-forged wrought iron lamps in the Spanish Revival taste, dating to the early

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mistletoe Boule de Gui Art Deco table lamps Edgar Brandt and Daum 1925
Pair of Mistletoe Boule de Gui Art Deco table lamps Edgar Brandt and Daum 1925

Pair of Mistletoe Boule de Gui Art Deco table lamps Edgar Brandt and Daum 1925

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of Mistletoe or Boule de Gui Art Deco table lamps by Edgar Brandt and Daum. Wrought iron lamp

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptional wrought iron lamp base. We believe this was probably a custom crafted gas newel post

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco lamp by Henri Fournet
Art Deco lamp by Henri Fournet

Art Deco lamp by Henri Fournet

By Henri Fournet

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, signed "Le fer

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Lamps Vintage One Signed Schneider Pair Of
French Art Deco Lamps Vintage One Signed Schneider Pair Of

French Art Deco Lamps Vintage One Signed Schneider Pair Of

By Charles Schneider

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of small french art deco glass and wrought iron lamps were purchased in Paris over 25

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Edgar Brandt Et Daum Nancy Art Deco Lamp
Edgar Brandt Et Daum Nancy Art Deco Lamp

Edgar Brandt Et Daum Nancy Art Deco Lamp

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Edgar Brandt wrought iron lamp decorated with ginko biloba. Signed E Brandt on the support of the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 English wrought iron tripod base floor lamp. Can be electrified. Measurements

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Bird Lamp
Wrought Iron Bird Lamp

Wrought Iron Bird Lamp

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice wrought iron bird lamp Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought iron neoclassical floor lamp
Wrought iron neoclassical floor lamp

Wrought iron neoclassical floor lamp

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Wrought iron neoclassical floor lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant Italian wrought iron floor lamp. Measures: Height:62" - 157 cm. Width: 56 cm. Depth: 44

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron "Rooster" Lamp
Wrought Iron "Rooster" Lamp

Wrought Iron "Rooster" Lamp

By Raymond Subes

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice wrought iron rooster lamp 1940s France No shade provided Dimensions given without

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Revival wrought iron floor torchieres. On top feature five lights. Measures: Height 178 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Antique Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Antique Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's English wrought iron floor lamp with 4 lights. Measurements: Height: 67" Width: 23

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Wrought Iron Table Lamp

Wrought Iron Table Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wrought iron table lamp. Measures: Width 30 cm. Depth 30 cm. Height 88 cm. The lamp shade is

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Wrought iron floor lamp, France
Wrought iron floor lamp, France

Wrought iron floor lamp, France

Located in Dallas, TX

Single gilt wrought iron and crystal floor lamp, France 1940s. The floor lamp is made of gilt

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
French Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

French Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

The wrought iron columnar support simulating rope, resting on the scrolling feet; fitted with two

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Finely Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Finely Wrought Iron Table Lamp

Finely Wrought Iron Table Lamp

$500Sale Price|20% Off

Finely Wrought Iron Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

An antique wrought iron table lamp with 4 legs and C-curves banded to the stem. With 2 sockets, a

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Unique dark brown Antique Wrought Iron French Art Nouveau lamp or chandelier
Unique dark brown Antique Wrought Iron French Art Nouveau lamp or chandelier

Unique dark brown Antique Wrought Iron French Art Nouveau lamp or chandelier

Located in Casteren, NL

This wrought iron lamp is a stunning example of craftsmanship and artisanal metalwork. The lamp

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Vista, CA

Turn-of-the-century (circa 1900) wrought iron double-light floor lamp with rawhide shades.

Category

Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pink Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Pink Wrought Iron Table Lamp

Pink Wrought Iron Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

A custom wrought iron table lamp in pink with a coolie shaped lampshade. Five curled pink iron

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in CA, CA

Simple French Art Deco wrought Iron Floor Lamp on a scrolled tripod base. Requires re-wiring

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Ground Lamp, 1890s
Antique Wrought Iron Ground Lamp, 1890s

Antique Wrought Iron Ground Lamp, 1890s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Masterfully executed wrought iron floor lamp, forged body with square profile of generous thickness

Category

Antique 1890s Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Wrought Iron and Tole Tall Floor Lamp , Italy
1950s Wrought Iron and Tole Tall Floor Lamp , Italy

1950s Wrought Iron and Tole Tall Floor Lamp , Italy

By The Marbro Lamp Company, Maison Charles

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Sculptural wrought iron and flower motif tole floor lamp made in Italy in the 50s . Solid well

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Artisanal Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
French Artisanal Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

French Artisanal Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Washington, DC

French artisanal wrought iron floor lamp. Wired for US and dimensions are with the shade on as

Category

Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Wrought Iron Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wrought iron lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wrought iron lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. Find 1052 antique and vintage wrought iron lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wrought iron lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Wrought iron lamps bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Wrought iron lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles Schneider, Daum and Muller Frères are consistently popular.

How Much are Wrought Iron Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $125,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Wrought Iron Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Wrought iron is a highly refined iron alloy that is tough, malleable, corrosion resistant and easily welded. It is no longer produced on a commercial scale. Many items, including garden furniture, referred to today as wrought iron are actually made of mild steel. They are called wrought iron because they resemble objects that in the past were “wrought” by hand, rather than cast.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To tell if wrought iron is Woodard, examine its frame closely. Authentic pieces usually have the Woodard name embossed right onto the metal. Instead of embossing, some pieces display the brand name on a metal tag. For assistance with identifying a piece of wrought iron furniture, seek the help of a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. Explore an assortment of Woodard wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, wrought iron is not stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern wrought iron furniture is often made out of a type of carbon steel called mild steel that artisans work by hand. Vintage and antique wrought iron pieces are usually a genuine iron alloy. On 1stDibs, find a range of wrought iron furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, homes are significantly safer with wrought iron doors. Because of their durability, they are a good option to protect your home. In unsavory weather conditions, wrought iron entries can protect your home from the damage caused by debris and objects, and they are strong enough to deter burglars. Find a variety of wrought iron doors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    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.
  • 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 ExpertJuly 30, 2024
    One way to tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage is to look for markings that indicate who produced it. Markings may appear on the underside, back and legs of wrought iron tables and chairs. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer if you can't find markings or have difficulty dating a piece.

    Walter Lamb’s adventurous works and those of other mid-century designers noted for their seminal outdoor furniture — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard, Maurizio Tempestini for John B. Salterini and Richard Schultz for Knoll — is often found among the offerings of 1stDibs dealers.

    In colder regions, wrought iron, which can be left outdoors all year round, was the material of choice in outdoor furniture designs for the Atomic Age.

    Shop a variety of vintage wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, many experts state that wrought iron patio furniture is good. The metal is durable enough to withstand the effects of weather exposure and remains sturdy even with frequent wear. In addition, wrought iron is relatively easy to clean and maintain. Many people also love the appearance of the metal. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of wrought iron patio furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Wipe the surface with a sponge or cloth soaked in a solution of water and dish soap, then rinse with pure water and allow to dry.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between wrought iron and steel railings lies in the materials used to produce them. Wrought iron is made entirely from iron, while steel combines iron and carbon. Shop a selection of decorative railings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, vintage wrought iron may be worth something. Collectors often seek pieces from notable makers like Russell Woodward, Salterini and Meadowcraft. In addition to the maker, the style, type, age and condition will also contribute to the potential value of a wrought iron piece. For assistance with the valuation process, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Shop a range of vintage wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.