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Antique Belgium Wood Trunk with Cast Iron, 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
with cast iron hardware for lock access. Measurement of small box: 2" H x 3.5" W x 18" H.
Category

Antique 1890s Belgian British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XV Style Cast Iron Jardiniere
Located in Forney, TX
A French Victorian cast iron garden planter box jardinière from the late 19th / early 20th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse hand painted with
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Phone Box
Located in Surrey, BC
Heavy cast iron Northern Electric phone box, circa 1920. Brass handle and bake-lite phone. Found in
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Original Post Box, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful and original post box from the Netherlands. Signed with "Post Posterijen" and with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Federal Style Coal Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine antique coal box with good form and fine proportions. Well turned brass urns and pierced
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Painted Pine Army Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
A World War II era pine dovetailed army box with cast iron carrying handle and lockable hasp. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Industrial Italian Aluminium Pendant Lamp from Fael Luce, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
aluminium lampshade and an iron top with cast aluminium box. The lamp is fully functional and features a new
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Dozny Wall | Black Enamel Industrial Lamp (4x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
iron wall box and metal pipe. Pipe available in 15, 20 and 25 cm distance from wall. Weight 3 kg.
Category

20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Large Industrial Black Enamel Pendant Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. - Black enamel shade with white interior. - Iron top with cast aluminium box. - New E 27 fitting and
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Antique French Delachanal Paris Mailbox in Original Paint, circa 1918
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
cast iron boxes. The new mail box had a pressed steel pyramid roof and simple straight sides and canted
Category

Vintage 1910s French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Model Bank Money Box
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good antique Victorian cast iron money box modelled as a Bank building dating from the 19th
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Patented Fireproof Strongbox Treasure Jewelry Chest Safe Box
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Old heavy iron lockable lidded box. Eastlake style handle castings.
Category

Antique 1880s American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels
Located in Haarlem, NL
19th century. Rectangular strongbox of sheet iron with cast and wrought iron reinforced edges and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

20th Century Edwardian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century Edwardian cast iron safe, primarily used for the transport of document
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th C. German Neurenberg Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels
Located in Haarlem, NL
wheels from the first half of the 19th century. Rectangular strongbox of sheet iron with cast and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Figural Turtle Trinket Stash Box Made in Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage cast iron figural turtle trinket/stash box dating from the 1950's. Made in Japan
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Duck in Bronze Gold Lidded Decoy Secret Stash Box, Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Cast Iron Duck Fabulous antique Cast Iron Duck in Bronze Gold Verdigris. Lidded Duck Decoy Box
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Maple Cast Iron Dazey Butter Churner
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century maple & cast iron dazey butter churner Measures: 10" wide x 10" deep x 25.5" high
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Victorian Antique Style Cast Iron Standing Pedestal Postal Locking Mailbox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victorian Antique Style Cast Iron Estate Standing Pedestal Postal Mailbox. Item featured includes
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Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key
By Bauche
Located in Verviers, BE
Victorian French cast iron bound strong box by Bauche Brevete With combination lock and original
Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Red Painted Cast Iron Mailbox with Relief Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique iron mailbox was forged in England, circa 1880. The mail holder features high reliefs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Hailing from Gueux, in the northeast of France, this incombustible cast iron safe was constructed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Jar by Carl Elmberg, Nafveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s
By Svenskt Tenn, Anna Petrus, Carl Elmberg, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful cast iron jar with amazing patina. Designed by Carl Elmberg and made by Näfveqvarn Bruk
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Crane Foundry Co C.H. Crane Ship Strongbox Safe with Lions
By Crane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Crane Foundry Co C.H. Crane Ship Strongbox Safe with Lions. Item features a very
Category

Antique Early 1900s Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1870, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Bauche Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, circa 1870
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique incombustible cast iron safe is from Northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). Inside, it
Category

Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe Dated 1865 with Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
region of France, dated 1865. Made in cast iron with original gun barrel finish, this safe has the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe Dated 1865 with Key and Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
region of France, dated 1865. Made in cast iron with gun barrel finish, this safe has its original key
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique German Cast Iron Novelty Go-To-Bed Match Striker, Cat
Located in Bath, GB
wonderful little glass eyes. Beautifully cast, the lid opens to reveal a chamber where non-safety matches
Category

Antique 1880s German Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted circa 1880 in cast iron with gun barrel finish and finished on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted circa 1880 in cast iron with gun barrel finish and finished on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Mailbox, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A very nice antique mailbox from the 19th century. Mentioned that is made in Liege, Belgium.
Category

Antique 1840s Belgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fireplace Grate Box
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Cast iron fire grate with highly decorated scroll end supports, some repairs have been done and
Category

20th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique American Cast Iron Frog Box Match Holder
Located in Forney, TX
Antique American cast iron fireplace match safe (or use as a trinket table box - outdoor spare key
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Carl Elmberg Lidded Jar produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden 1920’s
By Carl Elmberg, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and exquisite lidded jar in cast iron designed by Swedish sculptor Carl Elmberg and produced
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Iron

Pair of Petite Cast Iron L Orangerie Planter Boxes
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of lovely French black painted cast iron planter boxes with a twig and foliage design.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron French Louis XV Style Ribbon Swag Rectangular Garden Planter Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron French Louis XV Style Ribbon and Swag Rectangular Outdoor Garden Planter Box. Item
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Square French Industrial Style Garden Planter Box, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large cast iron 20" square French Industrial style outdoor garden planter boxes - a pair. Item
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Footed Planter
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Cast iron footed planter box with fluted trim, centre relief medallion with garland, swirled feet
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche, c.1870
By Bauche
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century Victorian cast iron safe made by Bauche during the reign of Napoleon III
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Pair Viennese Art Nouveau Cast-Iron Flower Boxes, Circa 1900, Attr. Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pair of Viennese Art Nouveau wall flower boxes, made of cast-iron, dated around 1900
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Pair Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Planters Boxes in Lacquered White
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter boxes in lacquered white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Planters and Ja...

Materials

Steel, Iron

Over Sized Iron Versailles Style Planter Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant pair of large vintage square iron box planters, painted black with Classic X form design
Category

Late 20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Painted Cast Iron Baseball Boy Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small 19th century American cast iron piggy bank or money box. This sweet bank has a baseball
Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

1920s Original Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight with Bob-Tail and Original Base
Located in New York, NY
1920s antique cast iron horse windmill weight from the Midwest. Still mounted on the original cast
Category

Vintage 1920s American Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Original Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight with Bob-Tail and Original Base, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
. Mounted on the original cast iron weight box cover. Made by Dempster Vaneless Windmills. This can be seen
Category

Vintage 1920s American Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Robert Welch Brutalist Black Iron Taper Candelabra in Original Box, Signed
By Robert Welch
Located in Melbourne, AU
A small CD 55 candelabra in blackened cast iron. Carries eight fine taper (7mm) candles. Comes in
Category

Vintage 1960s British Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large Original Old Origami Crane Box Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we have seen Rare Origami Crane design in the form of a hinged box for incense or treasures
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Original Mint & Boxed Set Two Rabbits Fine quality hand cast garden rabbits with unique red
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Fine Old Studio "Spotted Deer" Vessel, Signed and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese large extremely finely detailed cast iron vessel with wonderful relief band designs of beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

American Rotary Boxed Decorative Painted Nautical Foghorn, New York, Circa 1899
Located in Charleston, SC
American Rotary nautical foghorn with a decorative painted rope pine case, exposed corner dovetailing, original leather strap, brass side crank, and original brass trumped horn. Fog ...
Category

Antique 1890s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

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Cast Iron Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron box for your home. Each cast iron box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. There are 57 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron box you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cast iron box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right cast iron box, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made cast iron box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bauche, Carl Auböck and Carl Elmberg are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cast Iron Box?

The average selling price for a cast iron box at 1stDibs is $1,833, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $34,766 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Box
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    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
    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 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 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.