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Set of Cast Iron Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Italian circa 1920s cast iron light fixtures with foliage motif and six interior
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Viking Longboat Ship Cast Iron Chandelier with Horse Head and Shields
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and unusual cast iron eight light chandelier in the shape of a Viking longboat or ship
Category

Mid-20th Century Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Brass

Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial wall light made in Poland during the 1960s. It features a cast iron body, a clear glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light, 1960s
Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light, 1960s
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Blue Enamel Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Blue enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Blue Enamel Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Blue Enamel Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 17.72 in
Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s.It features a cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
factories where was a danger of gas or dust explosion. It features a cast iron body, a clear glass cover an
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Metal American Industrial Cast Iron Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
American goose neck desk light. Flexible arm with metal shade. Cast iron base. Black cotton wire
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Enormous Industrial Belgian 6-Light Cast Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Enormous industrial Belgian 6-Light cast iron chandelier, with metal shades. Impressive scale and
Category

20th Century Belgian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Gas Light Candelabras
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Monumental gilded cast iron glass light candelabras, each with five arms having scrolling
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Grey Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
cast iron top, clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs and new wire. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgian industrial wall lamp Grey enamel, white inside Cast iron arm Diameter cast iron wall piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Blue enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Anthracite Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Anthracite enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel, cast iron parts and wall piece Adjustable industrial wall light Diameter wall mount
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable industrial wall light Black enamel, cast iron parts and wall piece Measure: diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging lamp black enamel white interior cast iron top Weight 5.60 kg / 12.3 lb Priced
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial French Cast Iron Wall or Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial wall light made in France during the 1950s. Embossed TH brand .It features a cast iron
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a grey enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a frosted glass cover. The porcelain socket requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Petrol Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall light Petrol colored enamel shade, white interior cast iron arm diameter cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall light White enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate Siameter cast iron wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

White Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light , 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a white enamel shade with white enamel interior and a grey cast iron top. New porcelain socket
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Cast Iron Wall Light Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Black enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate diameter cast iron wall piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial White Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a white enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a blue enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a grey enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a blue enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a blue enamel shade, white enamel interior and a cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
cast iron body and a milk glass cover. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

White Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a white enamel shade, white enamel interior and grey cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
cast iron body, a clear glass cover and a steel grid.The porcelain socket requires E 27 light bulbs
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Green Cast Iron Italian Vintage Industrial Ship Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green gray Italian cast iron ship light. 2x E27 / E26 Note : Heavy metal! Weight: 21.00 kg
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Black enamel. White interior. Diameter cast iron wall piece: 12 cm, three
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. White enamel. White interior. Diameter cast iron wall piece: 12 cm, three
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Black enamel. White interior. Diameter cast iron wall piece: 12 cm, three
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
cast iron body, a milk glass cover and a steel grid.The porcelain socket requires E 27 lightbulbs. New
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Gray Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Holophane Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial hanging lamp. Grey cast iron. Striped glass. Weight 7.3 kg / 16.1 lb Priced per
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
cast iron body, a milk glass cover and a steel grid.The porcelain socket requires E 27 light bulbs. New
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel shade with a white enamel interior, a cast iron top, and a frosted glass cover. The porcelain
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a glass cover. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel shade with a white enamel interior, a cast iron top, and a frosted glass cover. The porcelain
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with a white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a frosted glass cover. The porcelain socket requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with a white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top, and a striped glass cover. The porcelain socket
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with a white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top, and a clear glass cover. The porcelain socket
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial lamp. Cast iron with clear glass. Weight: 8.0 kg / 17.6 lb Priced per individual
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a glass cover. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top and a glass cover. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top and a milk glass cover. The porcelain socket requires
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel shade, white enamel interior, cast iron top and clear glass cover Porcelain socket for E 27
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Light Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Classic European factory lamp / big size Industrial lamp. Light gray enamel with white interior
Category

20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Brown Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory lamp Brown enamel with cast iron top white interior Weight: 4.90 kg / 10.8 lb
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Clear Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel with cast iron top clear glass, iron cage Weight: 9.00 kg / 19.8 lb Priced per
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Scone Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory wall light Black enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Frosted Glass Pendant Light
By Siemens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original Siemens factory pendant very rare early model black enamel white interior cast iron top
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
with white enamel interior, a cast iron top,a frosted glass cover and iron grid. The porcelain socket
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

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Cast Iron Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cast iron light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each cast iron light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. There are 300 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron light you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cast iron light, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cast iron light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one cast iron light that is appealing in its simplicity, but 360volt, Elektrosvit and Holophane produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cast Iron Light?

The average selling price for a cast iron light at 1stDibs is $518, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $18,600 for the 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 Cast Iron Light
  • 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.

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