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American Cast Iron Boot Scraper in the Form of a Cat, Household Patent Co.
Located in Downingtown, PA
American cast iron boot scraper in the form of a cat, Household Patent Co. Norristown, PA, circa
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Boar Bronze Iron Chenet Andirons / Fireplace Decoration
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
chenets, cast with the figure of a boar head. Boar Bronze & Iron Chenet Andirons. Perfect for any
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pal Kepenyes, Hedgehog, Brutalist Iron and Bronze Sculpture
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
Brutalist iron and bronze sculpture by Pal Kepenyes. Signed on base. A sculptor from Hungary who
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Brutalist Animal Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

Italian 20th Century Turkey Sculpture wrought iron Masterwork after Mazzucotelli
By Alessandro Mazzucotelli
Located in Milano, MI
back to the early 20th century. This rare statue is a must-have for any iron animal sculptures
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Miyazawa Kanae Iron Japanese Mid-Century Fighting Bull Market Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No damages, in original finish. W 10 5/8 x D 3.75 x H 8 3/8 in.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Elegant Huge Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Gilt and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
space with this very unusual treasure from Japan. This is a superb and attractive solid and finely cast
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Japanese Blue and Gilt Art Deco Tiger Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of a tiger purposely designed in an art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Tripod Side Table Étagère Animal Legs
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant and versatile cast iron tripod side table doubles as an étagère. It features finely
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Antique 1860s German Victorian Side Tables

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Iron

Adorable Pair of Squirrel Sculptures with Beautiful Verdigris Patina
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Enchanting pair of cast iron squirrel tabletop sculptures in a striking shade of turquoise.
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Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

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Iron

19th Century American Dachshund Boot Scraper
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical late 19th century American cast iron dachshund boot scraper with an open mouth and
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Massive Tiger Striped Sculpture, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
cast by expert Japanese craftsmen it possesses wonderful surface stripes and an original old brown
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Horse Head Hitching Posts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of horse head hitching posts. Superb pair antique painted cast iron hitching posts with horse
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bronze Plated Pirate Doorstop, C.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original cast steel bronze plated pirate doorstop. This piece has retained its original
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Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Ariadne on the Panther by Johann Heinrich von Dannecker
By Johann Heinrich von Dannecker 1
Located in Stamford, CT
. Cast in iron with a bronze finish, Berlin circa 1840. In 1803, he made a first terracotta model of
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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Berlin Iron

Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Rooster as Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna
By Husqvarna, Olle Hermansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in Nordic mythology. The rooster "Gullinkambe" (golden comb
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Frog Bookends
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Pair of charming cast iron bookends that will add an imaginative moment to a library bookshelf
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Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Dog Sculpture Decorative Object Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
century. Dog is cast iron with a cold-painted grey hue and an intentionally weathered surface. A great
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Chinese Horse Sculpture, Tang Ming Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage horse sculpture made in metal with beautiful unrestored vintage patina. The colors are very unique. A must have item. Great decorative piece. D...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Art Deco ‘Attacking Panther’ Large Authentic Sculpture by D.H.Chiparus, 1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Sofia, BG
in cast iron art with antique green hammered patina with bronze highlights - on base in solid black
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Early Alfred Dunhill Floor Standing Ashtray, Smoking Stand, Dunhill
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Alfred Dunhill floor standing ashtray in as found uncleaned condition. On the plunger knob it states " Alfred Dunhill London New York", on the bottom of the plate it states " P...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Lion Door Marker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English brass 19th century lion door marker, now on a removable museum mount. Perfect for an interior or exterior door.
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Danish Midcentury White Agate Dog Ashtray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Danish midcentury white agate dog ashtray. The marble ashtray has a green painted metal dog and a signed brass plaques dated 1948.  
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Silver, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Farm Animals Silhouette Door Stops, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming set of three farmhouse country cast iron door stops or garden art in the form of a ram
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Statues

Materials

Iron

Antique Heavy Cast Iron Buck Deer Stag Animal Head Shield Hunt Plaque
Located in Dayton, OH
Heavy vintage cast iron wall hanging plaque in the shape of a shield with a rounded top, mounted
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Early 20th Century Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Jian Sword with a Double-Edged Metal Blade and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, brass, copper, wood, animal skin, zinc Technique: forged, hammered
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Zinc, Brass, Metal, Iron, Copper

Rare Child s Bench, Animal Kingdom, American, mid 20th century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small size child's bench with cast iron animal kingdom scene across the back. Wooden seat and frame
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Vintage 1940s American Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Pooch
Located in Seattle, WA
Heavily distressed cast iron Boston Terrier with remnants of gray and white paint. The dog and the
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Vintage 1920s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Dog Doorstop
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Early 20th century cast iron dog doorstop with painted eyes and nails. Wonderful form and patina.
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Snail Sculpture
Located in Providence, RI
Cast iron snail. Origins unknown, but may be Japanese. Decorative object, but could be used as a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Frog
Located in Damariscotta, ME
This frog which is poised to leap, is cast iron in black paint and has minimal rust. It is a good
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Vintage 1940s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bulldog
Located in Hudson, NY
full bodied casting of a bulldog - in original painted surface
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Great Cast Iron Dog
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
a cast iron dog probably late 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Lion
Located in Highland Park, IL
A large cast iron lion.
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20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast-iron squirrel doorstop
Located in Hudson, NY
Cast-iron off-white painted squirrel doorstop
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Lion Doorstop
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century cast iron doorstop in the form of a recumbent lion.
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Antique 19th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Gilded Cast Iron Eagle
Located in Damariscotta, ME
This cast iron eagle with outstretched wings is decorated with gliding on the underside, and paint
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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Carnival Lion
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great looking cast iron crowned lion in yellow with a red crown. Mounted on a later custom iron
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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Lion Head Building Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderfully whimsical cast iron lion head originally designed to hide the bolts connecting a
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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Patinated Cast Iron Modernist Bull Sculpture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage cast iron modernist bull sculpture with wonderful dark patina in a modernist form. Kicking
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fox Doorstop
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A cast iron fox head doorstop. English 1880s. He stands against the door nose up, chin to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Recumbent Lion
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in New York, NY
This flat-back, cast iron lion in the style of Edwin Henry Landseer, survives from the late
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Standing Dog
Located in Summerland, CA
Iron with traces original polychrome. Half mold of standing bird dog. Custom metal base.
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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Paper Weight
Located in Essex, MA
A small painted cast iron Boston Terrier figural paperweight, the alert dog, standing with head
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Wallis Cast Iron Bear
Located in New York, NY
Made for the Wallis Tractor Co. and later J. I. Case Plow Works. The bear was mounted on the front of early tractors on a rod in the front and used to sight the plowing. Mounted on ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Lion Sign
Located in New York, NY
Unusual stylized lion with flanges on 2 legs for attachment. Probably used as a carnival or arcade sign. The flanges are the type used on signs. Nice original painted surface. Mounte...
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Midcentury Cast Iron Bull Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern metal bull sculpture, circa 1960's.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Door Stop Lions
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A pair of decorative 19th century cast iron reclining lions after the magnigicent original bronze
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Hubley Borzoi Cast Iron Doorstop
Located in Stamford, CT
Cast iron doorstop of a Borzoi
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Iron Cast Black and White Boston Dog
Located in Brussels, BE
Iron cast black and white Boston dog.
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Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Bird Ornaments
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Decorative cast iron bird ornaments.
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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Door Knocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cast iron doorknocker with a lion's face. Great character and strength to the lion face and
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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Butcher s Trade Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast iron cow in profile. Painted black. Lifelike features. Hole in back horn and on a small
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Painted Cast Iron Horse Doorstop
Located in Essex, MA
A painted heavy cast iron doorstop in the form of a horse, made by Hubley of Lancaster
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Dog Hitching Post
Located in New York, NY
to hold the horse. It is hollow cast iron with an iron ring hanging below the mouth. I've never seen
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

English Mid-19th Century Cast Brass Dolphin Doorstop on Cast Iron Plinth
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century cast brass dolphin doorstop on original cast iron plinth. This heavy
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

Carnival Ride Cast Iron Horse Head, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive and uncommon polished cast iron horse head from a circa 1930s carnival kiddie ride or
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Copy of a Tudor Style Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Round Top, TX
A 20th century copy of an English Tudor cast iron fireback depicting a lion in the center with the
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20th Century English 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 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 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

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.