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Vintage Hammered Brass Cauldron
Vintage Hammered Brass Cauldron

Vintage Hammered Brass Cauldron

$795

H 12.5 in W 18.75 in D 15 in

Vintage Hammered Brass Cauldron

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

-hammering techniques. Grounded by three sturdy tripod feet and crowned with a heavy, hand-wrought iron swing

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Mid-20th Century British Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1950's Black Wrought Iron Horseshoe Door Knocker
1950's Black Wrought Iron Horseshoe Door Knocker

1950's Black Wrought Iron Horseshoe Door Knocker

$650Sale Price|23% Off

H 9 in W 5 in D 1.25 in

1950's Black Wrought Iron Horseshoe Door Knocker

Located in New York, NY

1950's black painted hand wrought iron horseshoe shape door knocker. Swings from iron knot at top

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Mid-20th Century American Rancho Monterey Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century French Copper Pot with Iron Swing Handle
Early 20th Century French Copper Pot with Iron Swing Handle

Early 20th Century French Copper Pot with Iron Swing Handle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

French early 20th century copper pot with iron swing handle. Hand raised copper, tin lined

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Jars

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Swing Out Seat Kitchen Dining Table Set
Swing Out Seat Kitchen Dining Table Set

Swing Out Seat Kitchen Dining Table Set

$6,000 / item

H 29.5 in W 72 in D 30 in

Swing Out Seat Kitchen Dining Table Set

By Tim Byrne

Located in Oakville, CT

: suspended swing out kitchen stool, space saving stool, wrought iron stool, swing stools, kitchen island

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe

$475 / item

H 10.75 in W 24 in D 12 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

, space saving stool, wrought iron stool, swing stools, kitchen island stool, floating seat, floating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Raw Oak
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Raw Oak

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Raw Oak

$475 / item

H 11 in W 24 in D 24 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Raw Oak

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

kitchen stool, space saving stool, wrought iron stool, swing stools, kitchen island stool, floating seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder

$450 / item

H 10.75 in W 24 in D 12 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder

Located in Oakville, CT

Stool, Wrought Iron Stool, Swing Stools, Kitchen Island Stool, Floating Seat, Floating Stool, Vintage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Finished Oak
The Original Swing-Out Seat with Finished Oak

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Finished Oak

$500 / item

H 11 in W 24 in D 24 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Finished Oak

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

is also known as, or has been called: suspended swing out kitchen stool, space saving stool, wrought

Category

2010s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

18th Century Danish Oak Kitchen Cupboard
18th Century Danish Oak Kitchen Cupboard

18th Century Danish Oak Kitchen Cupboard

$2,400

H 24 in W 19 in D 12.5 in

18th Century Danish Oak Kitchen Cupboard

Located in Chicago, IL

serve—and it has, for centuries. A single door, hung on hand-wrought iron hinges, swings open to reveal

Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Country Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Rare Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Swing of Gustave Eiffel's School
Rare Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Swing of Gustave Eiffel's School

Rare Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Swing of Gustave Eiffel's School

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

This wonderful French wrought iron swing dates from the beginning of the 20th century and has been

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Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Antique Arts & Crafts 12’ Wrought Iron Church Boom & Hammered Cross Plate C1920
Antique Arts & Crafts 12’ Wrought Iron Church Boom & Hammered Cross Plate C1920

Antique Arts & Crafts 12’ Wrought Iron Church Boom & Hammered Cross Plate C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts church boom offers hammer cross mounting plate with wrought iron swing

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th c. English Brass Hand Hammered Log Bin
18th c. English Brass Hand Hammered Log Bin

18th c. English Brass Hand Hammered Log Bin

Located in Greenwich, CT

An 18th century English brass log bin with finely wrought iron swing handle having riveted handle

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Italian Neoclassic Provincial Pine and Walnut Kitchen Table
Large Italian Neoclassic Provincial Pine and Walnut Kitchen Table

Large Italian Neoclassic Provincial Pine and Walnut Kitchen Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

deep drawers, one locking, with two original wrought iron swing supports, raised on four tapering

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Victorian Wrought Iron Oscar Bach Demilune Marble Top Console Cabinet
French Victorian Wrought Iron Oscar Bach Demilune Marble Top Console Cabinet

French Victorian Wrought Iron Oscar Bach Demilune Marble Top Console Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Victorian wrought iron Oscar bach Demilune marble top console cabinet. Item features a hand

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century European Cheese Vat
Large 19th Century European Cheese Vat

Large 19th Century European Cheese Vat

Located in Forney, TX

-forged wrought iron rat tail swing handle - arc hanger, riveted to round copper and brass cauldron with

Category

Antique 19th Century European Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

19th Century Oak Dentil Cabinet by Harvard & Co
19th Century Oak Dentil Cabinet by Harvard & Co

19th Century Oak Dentil Cabinet by Harvard & Co

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H 71.07 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in

19th Century Oak Dentil Cabinet by Harvard & Co

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

wrought iron mechanism with swing-out trays. Above a set of graduated drawers with original brass and oak

Category

Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th C. Copper Bucket With Iron Handle
19th C. Copper Bucket With Iron Handle

19th C. Copper Bucket With Iron Handle

Located in New York, NY

Large handmade copper bucket with hand wrought iron swing handle. Dovetail construction, American

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique French Hammered Brass Pot Jardiniere Planter with Iron Handle
Antique French Hammered Brass Pot Jardiniere Planter with Iron Handle

Antique French Hammered Brass Pot Jardiniere Planter with Iron Handle

Located in Pearland, TX

with a wrought iron swing handle. This Fine jardiniere is well made and heavy with a lovely patina and

Category

Early 20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Large Copper Bucket
Large Copper Bucket

Large Copper Bucket

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H 16 in Dm 22.5 in

Large Copper Bucket

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary copper bucket with wrought iron swing handle. The pail is hand riveted while the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Primitive Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Wonderful French Wrought Iron Copper Gilt Tole Bird Bath Planter Swing Stand
Wonderful French Wrought Iron Copper Gilt Tole Bird Bath Planter Swing Stand

Wonderful French Wrought Iron Copper Gilt Tole Bird Bath Planter Swing Stand

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful French wrought iron copper gilt tole bird bath planter swing stand. The planter is 14" D

Category

Vintage 1940s French Rococo Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wrought Iron, Copper

A pair of black wrought iron swing arm floor lamps
A pair of black wrought iron swing arm floor lamps

A pair of black wrought iron swing arm floor lamps

Located in New York, NY

TF1770 A pair of black wrought iron adjustable height bridge-arm floor lamps having

Category

Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

English Victorian Copper Riveted Coal Bucket with Iron Swing Handle
English Victorian Copper Riveted Coal Bucket with Iron Swing Handle

English Victorian Copper Riveted Coal Bucket with Iron Swing Handle

Located in Wells, ME

English Victorian copper riveted coal bucket with hand wrought iron swing handle. This bucket was

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

French Mid 19th Century Brass Cauldron with Swing Iron Handle
French Mid 19th Century Brass Cauldron with Swing Iron Handle

French Mid 19th Century Brass Cauldron with Swing Iron Handle

Located in Wells, ME

French mid 19th century brass dovetailed 17 inch cauldron with wrought iron swing handle. As is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

French Copper Cauldron with Iron Swing Handle and Makers Name
French Copper Cauldron with Iron Swing Handle and Makers Name

French Copper Cauldron with Iron Swing Handle and Makers Name

Located in Wells, ME

wrought iron swing handle. There is a makers mark on the brass handle carrier "Duro". These large French

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

French Mid-19th Century Brass Dovetailed Cauldron with Iron Swing Handle
French Mid-19th Century Brass Dovetailed Cauldron with Iron Swing Handle

French Mid-19th Century Brass Dovetailed Cauldron with Iron Swing Handle

Located in Wells, ME

French mid-19th century brass dovetailed large 18 Inch cauldron with wrought iron swing handle

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Fireplace Tools and Ch...

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Continental Mid 19th Century Brass Cauldron with Iron Swing Handle
Continental Mid 19th Century Brass Cauldron with Iron Swing Handle

Continental Mid 19th Century Brass Cauldron with Iron Swing Handle

Located in Wells, ME

French or Flemish brass with copper banding 18 inch dovetailed cauldron with hand wrought iron

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

French Early 19th Century Copper Dovetailed Fish Poacher with Iron Swing Handle
French Early 19th Century Copper Dovetailed Fish Poacher with Iron Swing Handle

French Early 19th Century Copper Dovetailed Fish Poacher with Iron Swing Handle

Located in Wells, ME

heavy gauge and of dovetailed construction. The wrought iron swing handle has had a professional repair

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Country Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Dutch Mid 19th Century Oval Brass Cooking Cauldron with Wrought Iron Handle
Dutch Mid 19th Century Oval Brass Cooking Cauldron with Wrought Iron Handle

Dutch Mid 19th Century Oval Brass Cooking Cauldron with Wrought Iron Handle

Located in Wells, ME

Dutch mid 19th century heavy quality oval brass cooking cauldron with swing wrought iron handle

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Continental Mid 19th Century Brass Cauldron with Wrought Iron Handle
Continental Mid 19th Century Brass Cauldron with Wrought Iron Handle

Continental Mid 19th Century Brass Cauldron with Wrought Iron Handle

Located in Wells, ME

French or Flemish mid 19th century large brass cauldron with hand wrought iron swing handle. This

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Fireplace Tools and Ch...

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

French Mid 19th Century Large Copper Cauldron with Swing Handle and Iron Banding
French Mid 19th Century Large Copper Cauldron with Swing Handle and Iron Banding

French Mid 19th Century Large Copper Cauldron with Swing Handle and Iron Banding

Located in Wells, ME

French mid 19th century large copper cauldron with wrought iron swing handle, brass handle carrier

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper, Iron

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By Örsjö Industri AB

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By Munna Design Studio

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Wrought Iron Swing For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wrought iron swing available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and wood, every wrought iron swing was constructed with great care. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage wrought iron swing now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wrought iron swing, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right wrought iron swing, those designed in Victorian, industrial and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made wrought iron swing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Get Back, Inc., Arthur Umanoff and Raymond Subes are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wrought Iron Swing?

A wrought iron swing can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,209, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
Questions About Wrought Iron Swing
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, wrought iron is not stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 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 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 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.