How can you tell if wrought iron is an antique?

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

Antique Iron Basket

Victorian Fire Basket

Cast Iron Bowls

Iron Bands

Wood Bucket

Hand Painted Coal Buckets

Chinese Wood Bowls

Paint Bucket

19th Century French Basket

Category

1880s English Other Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

19th Century Brass Cast-Iron Panther Fire Grate

$6,415

Pair of American Mission Monumental Wrought Iron Andirons

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mission-style (19/20th Century) monumental wrought iron andirons with basket tops

Category

19th Century American Mission Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Mission Monumental Wrought Iron Andirons

$9,500 / set

Victorian Cast Iron Fire Grate with Lion Paws

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

, this Victorian cast iron fire basket has stood the test of time. Finished in a black graphite polish.

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Copper, Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Fire Grate with Lion Paws

$3,941

Pair of 18th/19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons

Located in Forney, TX

Antique French hand forged wrought iron andiron pair, basket style tops, fleur-de-lis lower finial

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th/19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons

$1,100 / set

Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate in the Gothic Revival Manner

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

arches and rounded ball finials, this cast iron fire basket is a stylish feature for fireplaces

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Metal

Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate in the Gothic Revival Manner

$4,078

Mid 19th Century Polished Wrought Iron Firegrate with Scrolled Legs

Located in London, GB

A mid 19th century polished wrought iron firegrate with scrolled legs, vertical front bars, square

Category

19th Century English Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid 19th Century Polished Wrought Iron Firegrate with Scrolled Legs

$8,328

A Large late 18th Century English Wrought Iron Fire Grate

Located in London, GB

A large wrought iron fire basket/dog grate from the late 18th century George III period. Black lead

Category

1780s English George III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Large late 18th Century English Wrought Iron Fire Grate

$5,220

English Edwardian Adam Style Polished Steel and Iron Fire Grate, circa 1905

Located in Kinderhook, NY

style of rectangular form with cast iron fireback having original earthenware insulator, basket with

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Steel, Iron

English Edwardian Adam Style Polished Steel and Iron Fire Grate, circa 1905

$3,000

English Late Victorian Three Tier Iron and Wire Garden Plant Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

iron frame decorated with wire basket borders. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with an aged patina

Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wire

English Late Victorian Three Tier Iron and Wire Garden Plant Stand

$2,800

Substantial Early 19th Century Regency Brass and Steel Fire Grate Basket

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A magnificently wide and substantially elegant early 19th century Regency brass, iron and steel

Category

1820s English Greco Roman Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Brass, Steel

Substantial Early 19th Century Regency Brass and Steel Fire Grate Basket

$13,708 Sale Price

20% Off

Large and Stately Antique Cast Iron Baroque Style Fireplace Grate, circa 1840

Located in London, GB

A very large and rare heavy cast iron Baroque style fire basket with Greek influences, the square

Category

Mid-19th Century English Baroque Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron

Large and Stately Antique Cast Iron Baroque Style Fireplace Grate, circa 1840

$25,498

English Large Victorian White Wire and Metal Two Tier Iron Garden Plant Stand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

features an iron frame decorated with wire basket borders and 4 scrolled feet with a unique round 2 tier

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wire

English Large Victorian White Wire and Metal Two Tier Iron Garden Plant Stand

$975

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$504

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$469

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$469

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$469

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$528

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$469

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$469

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$469

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III period fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$457

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III period fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$528

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III period fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$516

19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

fire basket is made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$469

19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

fire basket is made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$469

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$469

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th - 20th century French Neo-gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$587

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$587

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$457

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$528

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$766

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$564

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$528

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$564

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$564

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$564

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron, wrought iron and polished

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$647

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century, Victorian Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket made of cast iron. The basket is in a good

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron

French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century, Victorian Period

$682

Large 18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century French neoclassical fireplace basket - fire basket made of cast iron, brass and

Category

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Large 18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$1,158

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$682

Fire Grate / Fireplace Grate

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

17th century Dutch wrought iron fireplace basket. Great looking and very decorative piece

Category

17th Century Dutch Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fire Grate / Fireplace Grate

$3,147

Large Dutch Victorian Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 19th century Dutch Victorian fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket

Category

19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Dutch Victorian Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$2,226

Dutch Victorian Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century Dutch Victorian fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought and cast iron. The

Category

19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron

Dutch Victorian Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$3,414

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

$920

Antique French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate, 18th-19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron

Category

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate, 18th-19th Century

$1,989

17th-18th Century French Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is

Category

Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$1,514

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron. The

Category

19th Century Dutch Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$920 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron. The basket

Category

18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

$801 / set

Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of brass and wrought iron

Category

17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century

$801

Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron

Category

17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century

$1,039

Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron

Category

17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century

$920

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron and brass. The

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$587 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of brass and wrought iron

Category

18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

$801 / set

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron and

Category

19th Century Dutch Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$1,062 / set

Fireplace Grate / Fire Grate

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

18th century Dutch wrought iron fireplace basket. Great looking and very decorative piece

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fireplace Grate / Fire Grate

$2,270

Art Nouveau Antique Style Fire Grate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

basket has stood the test of time. Constructed from wrought and cast iron, the tall back is highlighted

Category

Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Iron, Metal

Art Nouveau Antique Style Fire Grate

$7,231

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

iron and brass. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Iron Basket

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$564

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Antique Iron Basket For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique iron basket you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every antique iron basket was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique iron basket, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique iron basket, designed in the Victorian, Neoclassical or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique iron basket has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bradley Hubbard, Thomas Elsley and William Arthur Benson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Iron Basket?

Prices for an antique iron basket can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $160 and can go as high as $36,053, while the average can fetch as much as $957.

Questions About Antique Iron Basket

How can you tell if wrought iron is an antique?
1 Answer
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.