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Mid-19th Century Black Cast Iron Ram / Sheep Doorstop
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage cast iron or wrought iron doorstop of a ram or sheep. It’s in great shape and holds doors
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Terrier Dog Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast iron Hubley terrier door stop. Original paint.
Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Hubley Boston Terrier Statue Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hubley cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop. Heavy and handsome, the Hubley doorstops hailing from
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early Hubley Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Pearland, TX
An original early 20th-Century Hubley hand painted heavy cast iron Boston Terrier dog door stop
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron 1930’s Cat Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Cast Iron Cat Door Stop. Just cleaned and oiled the cat up! Overall very original with old
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Cast Iron Flying Pig
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a charming vintage cast iron flying pig sculpture, a whimsical and distinctive piece
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19th c. Monumental Cast Iron Lion Wall Mount
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large British cast iron lion wall mount.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop c.1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop. Hand painted. CREATOR Hubley
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Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Scottish Terrier Cast Iron Doorstop Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Doorstop Sculpture of a Scottish Terrier from England. This charming terrier has many
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Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Parrot Wall Mount
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vibrantly colored cast iron wall mount iron parrot with original paint. Perfect on a coffee table
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Model of a Recumbent Black Labrador
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., cast iron model of a black labrador lying down, unsigned. This is a characterful model of
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Figural Cast Iron Bulldog Pug Doorstop, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural doorstop offers cast iron construction in bulldog or pug form, c1900 Measures
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Horse "Hunter" Door Stop, circa 1949
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful depiction of the horse, Hunter, a black stallion. Signed VA.Metalcrafters, 1949.
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Olle Hermansson Husqvarna Cast Iron Rooster Sculpture, Sweden 1960s
By Olle Hermansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish sculptor, Olle Hermansson is primarily known for his cast iron sculptures and fire screens
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Cast Iron Stylized Bull Sculpture in Worn Finish
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast iron sculpture with very nice proportions of unknown origins. Worn paint and finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage C1950 Cast Iron Frog Door Stop Original Paint
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous vintage c1950 cast iron frog door stop attributed to Hubley manufacturing. Ooks like the
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Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Sculpture of a Bulldog Doorstop
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique cast iron sculpture of a bulldog.
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Wedge Door Stop with Rabbit Figure, English Circa 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative door stop with a rabbit figure, all in cast iron and dating to the mid
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Hubley 1930s Cast Iron Standing Black Scottie Dog Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Hubley cast iron doorstop in the form of a Scottie dog, mold No. 305, in production circa
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Cast Iron Hitching Post Horse Heads
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Beautifully styled horse heads with bit rings still present, hitch post but could be wall mounted. One ear tip missing.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early English Cast Iron Pointer Setter Dog Door Stop
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English 1930's cast iron door stop of a pointer setter dog with original paint. This sculpture has
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early Black Cast Iron French Bulldog Statue Money Bank
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black Hubley cast iron French Bulldog Money Bank or Doorstop. Heavy, compact, muscular and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

French Vintage Cast Iron Unicorn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous, heavy, cast iron unicorn from France. Custom-made. This unicorn was once used as a door
Category

Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Antique Cast Iron Horse Doorstop
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Cast Iron doorstop depicting a strutting stallion. The base has a scrolled earthern form
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Animal Sculptures

Cast Iron Dog Sculpture, 20th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage cast iron dog sculpture from the mid-1900s, made in Italy. Good size, suitable for
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original cast iron Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in
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Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original hand painted cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Nice patina throughout
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Could also be used as an
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Could also be used as an
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Rooster Door Stop Sculpture with Original Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Cast Iron Sculpture of Rooster Door Stop with Original Paint Patina is key with this doorstop
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Coin Bank by Hubley, circa 1910
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier coin bank. This is the smallest version of
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

American Eagle Cast Iron Doorstop
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a cast-iron gilt eagle doorstop. The eagle is depicted with wings spread, perched on a rock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Cast Iron Turtle, Counter Top Hotel Bell, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This turtle was used on hotel counter tops to be rung and attract the attention of a staff member. Just tap the turtle on the head to produce this nicely pitched bell sound. The turt...
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair Large Cast Iron Horse Bookends/Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Large pair of finely detailed iron horse sculptures/bookends.
Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Iron T’ang Horse Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of antique Chinese cast iron T’ang horse sculptures, circa 1900. Modeled after an
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Hubley Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop, circa 1930s
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Hubley cast iron Boston terrier doorstop, circa 1930s.
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Hubley Cast Iron German Shepard Doorstop, circa 1930s
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Hubley cast iron German Shepard doorstop, circa 1930s.
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post
Located in Essex, MA
Stamped Milinaire Frere, Paris.
Category

Antique 1890s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Small Modernist Cast Iron Cat Sculpture by Taxco of Mexico
By Taxco
Located in San Diego, CA
Small modernist cast iron cat sculpture by Taxco of Mexico, circa 1970s. The piece measures 4"W x
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Hubley Cast Iron Boston Terrier Bank or Doorstop, circa 1930-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
Right facing Hubley cast iron Boston terrier bank or doorstop, circa 1930-1940.
Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1890s Antique French Black Cast Iron Folk Art Sculpture Rooster
Located in New York, NY
An antique pair of French blacksmith made hand cast iron birds with black paint. Beautifully
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair Estate French Cast Iron Hunting Dog Statues
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair exceptionally large Estate French cast iron hunting dog statues.
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Enameled Chicken Figurine, Decor or Doorstop, Vintage, England.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cast iron enameled chicken figurine can be used as a doorstop or as a decor piece. The piece is
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Late 20th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Gilt Cast Iron Foo Dog Statues
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of 17th Century Chinese gilt cast iron foo dog statues Foo Dogs are lions that are placed for
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Doorstop, Figure of a Cat
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Petaluma, CA
Cast iron doorstops are one of the most adored collectibles produced here in the U.S.A for several
Category

Vintage 1930s American Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Substantial Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Sculpture or Doorstop, circa 1930
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage cast iron Boston Terrier dog sculpture or doorstop, circa 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast iron Horse Wind Mil Weight on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original cast iron horse windmill weight with custom cast iron mount.This is made by the New
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Charming Old Cast Iron Terrier Doorstop
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming old cast iron doorstop depicting the unmistakable form and posture of an alert and
Category

20th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures

19th Century Qing Chinese Cast Iron Foo Dogs Lions Incense Burners
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Chinese cast iron foo dogs lions incense burners. Late Qing Dynasty. Whimsical packed
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Very Unusual Black Cast Iron Boston Terrier by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Scotty Dog by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original hand painted cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

20th Century American Cast Iron Dachshund Dog Door Stop
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant long body Dachshund dog made of cast iron and light gray painted. Used as door stop.
Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Large Vintage Cast Iron Black and White Piggy Money Bank Cow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Vintage cast iron black and white piggy money bank cow.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron animals for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and paint, all cast iron animals available were constructed with great care. Cast iron animals have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron animals are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Victorian and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Hubley Manufacturing Company, Olle Hermansson and Alfred Dunhill each produced beautiful cast iron animals that are worth considering.

How Much are Cast Iron Animals?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $900, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $42,469 highest priced.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cast Iron Animals
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.