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Painted Cast Iron State Seal of Massachusetts
Located in Nantucket, MA
Architectural ornament, cast iron in the half round with a scrolled cartouche headed by a raised
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Celestial Sea Cast Iron Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
China was the earliest known civilization to make cast iron. It first appeared thousands of years
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Cast-iron Carousel Ornament of a Woman in a Turban
By Herschell Spillman
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted cast-iron mask of a woman wearing a red turban with a star and crescent moon. Typical of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Belgian Pitch Pine Apothecary Cabinet with Enamel Shields, 1900s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
pine with cast iron art nouveau style handles and enamel name plates for the contents. The cabinet has
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Cast Iron Tennis Signs, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Cast iron tennis signs, circa 1880.
Rusted iron signs originally used in a Victorian park.
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Signs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Elephant Pull Toy, Cast Iron, USA, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage elephant pull toy. Cast Iron. Early 20th century. USA.
Offered by Bruce Hughes.
When
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
Gilt Cast Iron Bulls Head Sculpture
Located in Washington, DC
A gilt cast iron bulls head sculpture.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Signs
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Butcher
s Shop Signs
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of 19th century American cast iron butcher's shop plaques each depicting a cow
Category
Antique 19th Century American Signs
Materials
Iron
Large Cast Iron Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage large cast iron shooting gallery target with original paint surface and shotgun bullet hole.
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Mechanical Coin Bank with Americana Eagle Umbrella Piggy
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
19TH C. CAST IRON MANNEQUIN BOOTS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: $895
19TH C. CAST IRON MANNEQUIN BOOTS WITH ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT.
Category
Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Chinese Low Cast Iron Tub
Located in Chicago, IL
profile. Made of cast iron, the 19th century tub draws on China’s thousand-years-old tradition of iron
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron
Barnacle Eye
Rooster Windmill Weight
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderful example of a late 19th century 'Barnacle Eye' rooster windmill weight manufactured by the Elgin Wind Power & Pump Co. of Elgin, IL. Presented on a custom museum mount.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Iron
Nice Midsize Antique Cast Iron Carnival Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Manhasset, NY
A very nice freestanding antique cast iron shooting gallery target with its original patriotic red
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Vintage 1920s American Rustic Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
1920 Cast Iron Wall Plaque, Union Iron Works, Erie, PA
Located in Surrey, BC
Cast iron wall plaque, in original paint, depicting the 'Union Iron Works Co.' of Erie, PA. This
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Antique Wood and Cast Iron Shoe Stretchers c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
Antique wooden cobbler's shoe stretchers with cast iron handles. All work properly. They
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Carnival Midway Shooting Gallery Monkey Target Original Park Paint
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic carnival midway monkey or gorilla target. Perfect original multi-color park paint.
Category
Vintage 1920s Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Cast Iron Double Footmen Doorstop by Hubley Anne Fish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting cast iron double footmen in service as a doorstop with the original paint now worn to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Clown Shooting Gallery Target Original Paint Surface
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Rarely seen red nose cast iron clown carnival shooting gallery target. Layers of fantastic original
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Griswold Cast Iron Lamb Chocolate Mold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large cast iron Griswold chocolate two-piece mold. The condition is very good. It is signed no
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Primitives
Materials
Iron
19thc Cast Iron Folky Cat Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY 19THC ORIGINAL TRACES OF PAINT CAT PENNY BANK.THE FORM IS FANTASTIC AND CONDITION IS GOOD.
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Antique 19th Century American Toys
Materials
Iron
Antique Belgian Gilt cast -iron sign
Located in New York, NY
A fine Antique Belgian Gilt cast - Iron Purveyor's sign.
cast as the Belgian coat of arms
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Monumental Sculpture Cast Iron Painted Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This black painted cast iron dog sculpture is in amazing condition and is a very heavy piece of art
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Seahorse
Starfish Coastal Doorstop Bookend UK
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Cast Iron Polychrome Door Stopper or Large Bookend adorned with Seahorse and Starfish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Victorian Cast Iron Door Stop
Located in London, GB
Victorian cast iron door stop/porter in the form of a recumbent lion.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Carnival Midway Cast Iron Spinning Disc and Rabbit Shooting Gallery Target
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large-scale carnival midway cast iron spinning disk and knock over rabbit shooting gallery target
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Andirons in Cast Iron, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of andirons in cast iron representing bulls, joined by volutes. The logs are placed on a
Category
Vintage 1970s Antiquities
Materials
Iron
$1,421 / set
19th Century Firedogs, "Turc" Oriental Andirons, Cast Iron, 33 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of iron andirons with the bust of a turkish man.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Hubley Cast Iron Terrier Bulldog Doorstop, circa 1950
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Cast iron door stop in the form of a terrier bulldog, circa 1950 and attributed to the Hubley
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Decpatch Oven Co. Cast Iron Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Decpatch Oven Co. from Minneapolis ,Minn. was a gift for buying a pot belly stove.Amazing condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Signs
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Butchers Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
and rosettes. Original Gilded finish. Cast Iron. France, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Signs
Materials
Iron
Antique Architectural Cast Iron Recumbent Lion Doorstop, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique architectural doorstop features black painted cast iron passive recumbent lion, circa 1890
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters "Firemen
s Insurance Co" Cast Iron Sign Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters "Firemen's Insurance Co" Cast Iron Sign Plaque. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Signs
Materials
Iron
Large Heavy Cast Iron Early RailRoad Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Substantial cast iron railroad WATER sign. Very graphic and visual sign.
Category
Early 20th Century American Signs
Materials
Iron
Wonderful American Cast Iron Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual highly decorative American cast iron frame topped by a bald eagle with outstretched
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Cast iron bas relief
Located in New Orleans, LA
A cast iron bas relief, bundled sheaf of wheat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art
$8,500
1880s Cast Iron Shield Salvaged from a Boston, MA Building
Located in New York, NY
Antique cast iron shield. This item can be viewed at our 149 Madison Avenue location in Manhattan.
Category
Antique 1880s American Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron Trade Sign
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French cast iron trade sign. This French polychrome iron trade sign depicts a strong
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Classical Greek Signs
Materials
Iron
Antique French Steer Sign from a Butch Shop in Cast Iron
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
patina is absolutely untouched, or just like you would expect to see a piece of cast iron, over 100 years
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Signs
Materials
Iron
Long 73" Antique Cast Iron Feeding Trough
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is an antique cast iron feeding trough. Has feet and a middle bar. Considering its age
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Rabbit Garden Ornament
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cast iron bunny was on someones front porch steps! She is in very good condition and has a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Primitives
Materials
Iron
19thC Heavy Cast Iron Frog Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky cast iron frog is in great condition and has original old painted & worn surface. It is
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Cat Boot Scraper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky and fun cast iron cat could be used as a door stop but was original for scrapping mud
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Original Painted Cast Iron Alligator
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun cast iron alligator has a cram painted belly and sage green painted torso. The condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Herschell-Spillman Iron Carousel Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great early American Carousel rounding board sheild made by the Herschell-Spillman Carousel Company. Great original park paint on original wood sheild.
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Cast Iron Bison Still Bank
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully modeled cast iron bison still bank that retains much of its original polychrome
Category
Early 20th Century American Toys
American Folk Art Cast Iron Foot
Located in Stamford, CT
podiatrist, ... a cast iron right foot, American, circa 1920's. Will make a unique vase or pen holder too.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Pair of cast iron decorative wall hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of cast iron wall hanging of vine and acorn.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
American Cast Iron Painted Coffee Grinder, Star Mill, Philadelphia, Circa 1885
By Star Mill
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron coffee grinder with the original blue and red paint. Grinder has the original
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
19TH C. CAST IRON STANDING INDIAN CHIEF BANK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. CAST IRON STANDING INDIAN CHIEF BANK. DRESSED WITH FULL HEAD DRESS. WONDERFUL WARM PATINA.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Toys
Materials
Iron
Lovely antique Victorian Kenrick cast iron doorstop
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Victorian Kenrick cast iron doorstop having a lovely cast iron doorstop with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Fantastic Late 19thc Horse
Ladder
s Cast Iron Toy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 19thc cast iron toy horses & ladders with the removable men and ladders.Great condition
Category
20th Century American Toys
Materials
Iron
Large antique Victorian quality cast iron pot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian quality cast iron pot having a shaped swing handle above a large circular
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork
Materials
Iron
French Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bistro Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Art Nouveau period, circa 1900, marble-top cast iron bistro table will be an exciting addition
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Bus Stop Sign Double Sided
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very graphic American heavy cast iron bus stop sign. Double sided with superb paint surface.
Category
Early 20th Century American Signs
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Cast Iron Verona Console
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Art Deco cast iron Verona console with marble top. We added the new marble top. Console measures
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Painted Cast Iron Money Box
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Charming late 19th century cast iron money box, original painted surface, losses to feet, mounted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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Cast Iron Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of cast iron art available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of cast iron art — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. There are 1719 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of cast iron art you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of cast iron art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of cast iron art, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hubley Manufacturing Company, Näfveqvarns Bruk and Folke Bensow each produced at least one beautiful piece of cast iron art that is worth considering.
How Much is a Cast Iron Art?
A piece of cast iron art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,436, while the lowest priced sells for $64 and the highest can go for as much as $198,000.
Questions About Cast Iron Art
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
- What are cast iron columns?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cast 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.
- Who invented cast iron?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
- When were cast iron beds made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
- Does cast-iron furniture rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Cast 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, 2022Cast 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.
- Are cast iron columns hollow?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether 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, 2023Yes, 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.
- Do cast iron tables rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- Do cast iron Firebacks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, 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.
- How do I hang a cast iron bell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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
To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cast 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2021Cast 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023To 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, 2023Whether 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.
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