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Vintage French Cast Iron Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron chair from France, produced circa 1960. A richly decorated garden chair with white and
Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Cast Iron Chair
Vintage French Cast Iron Chair
H 36.6 in W 15.6 in D 17.7 in
Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4133, very decorative pair of cast iron chairs, having tall backs with pierced foliage design
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Chairs
Pair of Decorative Cast Iron Chairs
H 38.98 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Victorian English Cast Iron Chairs and Original Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of English Victorian chairs made of cast iron and cotton. The chairs have a
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works, Robert Wood (American)
Located in Carmel, NY
Perfect for your garden and fantastic garden parties all summer long. Heavy cast iron neoclassic
Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Cast Iron & Bronze Accent Chair
By Chen Chen & Kai Williams
Located in New York, NY
Earthy and grounded cast iron chair with striking Kintsugi-inspired bronze "vein" detail by Chen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Cast Iron / Leather Chair 'Adjustable'
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Cast iron / leather chair w/ a unusual adjustable back ( Nail Head Trim
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron / Leather Chair 'Adjustable'
Cast Iron / Leather Chair 'Adjustable'
H 40 in W 21.25 in D 17.5 in
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair, circa 1890. Here we present a rare
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Cast Iron Garden Chair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
craftsmanship and enduring charm. Crafted from cast iron, these garden chairs boast intricate detailing and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Cast Iron Garden Chair
19th Century Antique Cast Iron Garden Chair
H 32.68 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Foliate Leaf Pattern White Garden Chair, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Heavy Cast Iron Foliate Leaf Pattern White Garden Chairs, a Pair. Item
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Studio Made Handcrafted Solid WALNUT + Cast Iron Tractor Seat STOOL / CHAIR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
iron tractor seat. This one of a kind chair is superbly crafted and the tractor seat is contoured for
Category

Vintage 1970s Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Regency Period Cast Iron Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A Regency period cast iron rocking chair, having a rectangular back, with wrought iron scrolls to
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set 6 Regency Modern Iron and cast aluminum Dining Chairs, Garden
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 6 Regency Modern Iron and cast aluminum Dining Chairs,,,Garden Stunning contrast,, White frames
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Wrought Cast Iron Spine Sauveur Arras Scrolling Garden Side Chair. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1950s Cast Iron Club Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Wilton, CT
These chairs represent an outstanding design for Saltorini by designer Maurizio Tempestini. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in GB
a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing A very good looking and decorative chair, the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Richard McCarthy Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice lot of 6 vintage Richard McCarthy cast iron out door chairs. Width of
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Dutch Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, cast iron, The Netherlands, 1970s. Rustic set of six Dutch dining
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century H.C. Andersen Rocking Chair in Polished Cast Iron
Located in Kastrup, DK
H.C. Andersen rocking chair in polished cast iron, Denmark, 1850-1870. Reupholstered with fabric
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair 19thC English Cast Iron Pitch Pine Benches
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 Pair 19thC English Cast Iron Pitch pine Benches with London makers stamp (‘G.M & Hammer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Stainless Steel Iron Puffy Chair by Anadora Lupo
By Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
Build process Technique: cast iron, welded stainless steel. 100% hand crafted from zero by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron

Cast Aluminum Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Cast aluminum frame sits on four iron legs. Great
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Classic Antique Industrial Tilt Swivel Desk / Task Chair, Curtiss-Wright Corp
By Curtiss Aircraft, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Antique American Industrial Tilt Swivel desk / task chair. attributed to the Sikes Chair
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sedia Con Wreath Antique Iron Chair by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Sedia con Wreath Antique iron chair by Yukiko Nagai Dimensions: D44 x W43 x H89 cm Material
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Cement, Marble, Stone, Iron

Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Chairs, Wrought Iron + Rattan, Organic Modern Set of 4
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Set of 4 wrought iron and rattan side or dining chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast aluminium "Tulip" chair by Pierre Guariche. Made in France, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
H 28 in W 18 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century English Garden Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Early 20th century English garden chairs. Made of cast iron with some paint loss. We have three
Category

Vintage 1910s English Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Pierre Guariche Variant Tulip Cast Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
A rare variant Pierre Guariche cast aluminium Tulip / Tulipe chair, dating from the 1950s. In good
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A chic, exceedingly unusual pair of hand-painted, hollow, cast iron armchairs with hand-punched
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
H 42.75 in W 27.25 in D 20 in
Antique Folding Children's Buggy Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, children's chair for a buggy or early automobile features a cast iron frame with folding
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

6 Italian Mid-Century Graceful Iron Chairs Taupe Colored Lacquer Vintage Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
6 delicate and light-footed midcentury designed chairs. Cast iron in shiny metallic brown-taupe
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

1920s Vintage Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
This antique dentist chair, enameled cast iron, steel and leather was made in the USA during the
Category

Early 20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Set of 6 Pierre Guariche Tulip (Tulipe) Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in London, GB
seat metal. Natural imperfections to the cast metal give these chairs wonderful character. Fast
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

19th C Country House Campaign Ox Blood Leather Iron Rocking Chair R.W. Winfield
By R.W. Winfield Birmingham
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, ShropshireSimilar models of cast iron rocking chairs are shown in Georg Himmelheber's Cast Iron Furniture, Philip
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Cast Iron Tripod Low Chair
By Tellurico
Located in New York, NY
This is a sculptural chair of cast iron that serves as statement anywhere in the home, or as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early Arras Orangery Chair
By Arras Foundry
Located in Faversham, GB
superb age-related wear throughout. The chair displays all its original cast iron lion paw feet and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early Arras Orangery Chair
Early Arras Orangery Chair
H 29.53 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Victorian Cast Iron Patio Chair An antique Victorian garden chair in cast iron with
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chair
Vintage Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chair
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Antique Cast Iron Gothic Garden Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Impressive English cast iron painted garden throne chair with high back and wonderful decorative
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Gothic Garden Chair
Antique Cast Iron Gothic Garden Chair
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Two Vintage Cast Iron Garden Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Two vintage cast iron garden chairs. Chairs are white painted with a fruit pattern. Chairs has some
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Revolving Ship Chair(s), England circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Revolving Ship Chair(s) England circa 1870 Mahogany seats on cast iron bases with three
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early Cast Iron Garden Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of early cast iron garden armchairs. Painted white finish with a decorative pattern.
Category

Vintage 1930s Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Height adjustable Industrial Working Sewing Chairs from Singer, England 1940
By Singer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of rare and well preserved Singer sewing machine work chairs, England circa 1940. Cast
Category

Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Four Modus Work Chairs by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972.
By Tecno Design Centre
Located in Roma, IT
Four Modus work chairs made by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972. H. 75-88.5 x 48-56.5 x 52-53.5 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Aesthetic Movement X-Frame Chair w. Hand Carved Monkey Finials
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvellous, early Arts & Crafts chair with human-like, monkey sculptures. I once learned that one
Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Dondolo Rose Antique Iron Rocking by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
chair for the garden, made out of cast-iron and mosaic. The entire seat recreates, with mosaic, a rose
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron

Set 6 Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Spring Back Factory Chairs Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
1920. - Cast iron construction, sprung backrests, height adjustable chunky seats, all feet marked
Category

Early 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Iron

20th Renaissance Revival Style Pair of White Garden Chairs in Faux Bamboo
Located in Miami, FL
A Renaissance Revival style figural garden armchair offers cast iron construction with scroll and
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
around the trim. Substantial cast iron swivel base adds gothic appeal to this midcentury side chair. A
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 26 in D 29 in
Michel Cadestin for Airborne White Fiberglass with Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Ferndale, MI
Michel Cadestin for Airborne of France " Karate " lounge chair with ottoman that can double as
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Caratos Dining Chairs in Sage-colored Velvet by Maxalto - Available Now
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Tulsa, OK
Caratos is a series of upholstered dining chairs by Maxalto, with a die-cast aluminum frame that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stal Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
: Wrought iron and leather With the quest to create the maximum minimal chair that sticks to both function
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Stal Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
Stal Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair, 'Pair'
By Verner Panton, Tom Dixon, Marzio Cecchi, Cappellini
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
sensual design. Cast Iron base.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair, 'Pair'
Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair, 'Pair'
H 40.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
Vintage Garden Cast Iron Settee and Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage garden cast iron settee and chair. Charming antique Victorian style 2-piece garden
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic sculpted brass chair by Misaya Dimensions: W 58 x L 54 x H 79 cm Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair by Misaya
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair by Misaya
H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Antique Vintage 1850 French Adjustable Dentist Chair
Located in Markington, GB
, fully adjustable, chair is in great vintage condition.  Very heavy cast iron! Measures: Seat
Category

Antique 1850s French Victorian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Geometric Design Lounge Chair in Fibreglass and Leather
Located in London, GB
fibreglass upholstered in fine black nappa leather . The chair is inserted on a cast iron plate to allow it
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high Seat
Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Theater Seats
Antique Theater Seats
H 32.25 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Rosewood Chairs
By Dominique
Located in Marseille, FR
Set of four 1930s Art Deco rosewood chairs. Seat covered with leather. Decorated with cast iron
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Rosewood Chairs
Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Rosewood Chairs
H 45.28 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair
By Urano Palma
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Seoul Olympic Games. With a work made of cast iron Palma’s creation for the Olympics was adored, and at
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair
Rare 1970s Urano Palma sculptural throne chair
H 47.45 in W 25.99 in D 21.07 in
Proportions of Stone Chair II by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Chair II by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm Materials: Raw iron
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Chairs

Materials

Stone, Steel

Proportions of Stone Chair II by Lee Sisan
Proportions of Stone Chair II by Lee Sisan
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Proportions of Stone Chair I by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Chair I by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm Materials: Raw iron
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Chairs

Materials

Stone, Steel

Proportions of Stone Chair I by Lee Sisan
Proportions of Stone Chair I by Lee Sisan
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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Cast Iron Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of cast iron chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, all cast iron chairs available were constructed with great care. Cast iron chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of cast iron chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial cast iron chairs are of considerable interest. Pierre Guariche, Homecrest and Knoll each produced beautiful cast iron chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Cast Iron Chairs?

Prices for cast iron chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cast iron chairs begin at $199 and can go as high as $39,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
Questions About Cast Iron Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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

    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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.