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One Mid-Century Cast Iron and Oak Swivel School Desk by American Seating Co
By American Seating
Located in Omaha, NE
seat and backrest, ergonomically contoured for comfort. -Sturdy cast iron “T-base” supports, providing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique engine bearing with graphite finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Figural Cast Iron Canon and Leather Book Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Canada in approximately 1965 in the period midcentury style. The lamp features a figural cast iron canon
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Cast Iron Metal Oscillating Table Fan
By Manning Bowman
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern industrial cast iron metal table or desk fan By Manning Bowman USA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Iron

Small Early 20th Century Iron Cannon Desk Accessory with Eagle-Head Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Miniature American Civil Style Iron Cannon on wheels with Eagle-head decoration.
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Custom Gilt Metal Iron Base Console Table, Desk, or Ding Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
height, this can also be a desk or dining table. Search terms: Industrial console table, classical or
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian French Neoclassical Gold 2 Light Slag Glass Cast Iron Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian cast iron library, desk or parlor lamp featuring slag glass filigree
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Green Enamel 3-Arm Iron Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 3 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK Adjustable in
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Adjustable Vintage Industrial Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
, Steel & Cast Iron
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Industrial Oak Wood Typesetter Desk With Swing-Out Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
built-in, height adjustable, swivel swing-out seat and cast iron footrest. The beautifully aged oak desk
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian Burgundy Metal Brass 1950s Desk/Table Lamp
By Cesare Lacca, Lumi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table lamp was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from painted metal, cast iron
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Brass

Industrial Grey Enamel Gooseneck Desk Lamp from Siemens, 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel shade with white enamel interior, a cast iron clamp base and iron gooseneck. The original socket
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Petrol Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Light by Erpe
By Erpé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgian petrol green enamel desk light by Erpe, Belgique 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Stephan Copeland Set of Two Desk, Table "Tango" Lamps for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Copeland
Located in Antwerp, BE
the shade green (satin polymer alloy). Base is painted cast iron, diameter 24 cm for stability.       
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Brass, Double Knuckle Desk/ Draftman s Lamp, by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
be adjusted by just loosening the wing nuts in the 2 areas. The shade also swivels. It has an iron
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass Double Knuckle Desk/Draftman s Lamp by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
swivels. It has an iron weight so that at any angle it won't tip over. Our measurements were made with the
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Piano Lamp or Desk Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
and manufactured in 1950s, Germany. Executed in solid and perforated brass and cast iron, the desk
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Marvelous Design Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
price for this rare and all handcrafted mantel or desk clock includes perfect packing and also worldwide
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Iron

Green 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK Adjustable in
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

J.J. Pieter Oud Style Black Architects Desk Lamp by Viktoria Lampe, c. 1930
By J.J. Pieter Oud, Viktoria Lampe
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pieter Oud. Featuring adjustable black enameled steel shade and column with sturdy black cast Iron base
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Steel

Rare Minilux Desk Light or Table Lamp by Rosemarie Rico Baltensweiler 1960s
By Rosemarie Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG
Located in Munich, DE
, aluminum and cast iron, the desk light / table lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb socket
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Rare Minilux Desk Light or Table Lamp by Rosemarie Rico Baltensweiler 1960s
By Rosemarie Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG
Located in Munich, DE
, aluminum and cast iron, the desk light / table lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb socket
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Aluminum, Steel

Adjustable Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Desk Light by Gebrüder Cosack 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Munich, DE
aluminum, nickel-plated metal rod and in black wrinkle painted cast iron base, the desk light is executed
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Silvered Golf Figure By Zwick
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'. A very nice golf trophy, desk piece. Cast iron golf sign sold separately. Dimensions: Height 24
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Spelter

Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
desk. Made of cast iron and glass. Marked with a number and letters. Found at an estate sale in
Category

Early 20th Century French Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Industrial Desk Lamp, Cast Iron and Steel Adjustable
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Table task lamp, cast iron and steel American adjustable desk light, vintage Industrial. Base
Category

2010s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Industrial Desk Lamp - Cast Iron and Steel Adjustable
Located in Oakville, CT
Table task lamp, cast iron and steel American adjustable desk light, vintage Industrial. Base
Category

2010s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Cast Iron Deceased Bird Paperweight
Located in Richmond, CA
Cast iron deceased bird paperweight with remnant gilt finish. Back is stamped DB with the number 64.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Origin Made Cast Hammer in Lacquered Cast Iron
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Porto, 13
so that it can stand on its own. This one-off piece comes in solid cast iron with a pebbled texture
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Base Tilt Top Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original American Tilt top table with decorative cast iron base. Wooden top 41.75" by 29.75".
Category

Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

1940 Cast Iron Drafting Table with Extra Large Surface
Located in Hudson, NY
Very large surface cast iron drafting table with solid oak footrest on bottom. Top has been
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Four 1950s Patinated Cast Iron Antique Obelisks
By G. None
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four 1950s patinated cast iron obelisks on neoclassical bases standing on cast iron balls. Patina a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Drafting Table Cast Iron Tripod Leg Anderson Industrial Table Brooklyn
By Anderson
Located in East Hampton, NY
The drafting table is antique cast iron tripod leg with wood tilt top. Adjustable height and angle
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Machine Base Champion Shoe Manufacturing Co. St. Louis
Located in Newtown, CT
Champion shoe Manufacturing cast iron machine base. 36.5" high x 28" wide and 25" deep. Ready for
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Kyuzo Paperweight in Blue Cast Iron by Visibility
By Visibility Studio
Located in New York, NY
comprised of four desk and home accessories. Driven by materiality, these objects provide divisions of space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Kyuzo Paperweight in Blackened Cast Iron by Visibility
By Visibility Studio
Located in New York, NY
comprised of four desk and home accessories. Driven by material-ity, these objects provide divisions of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Original Early 20th Century Weight Scale with Cast Iron and Gilded Brass
Located in Valencia, Spain
Original weight scale with cast iron base and gilded brass plates.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Other More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Figural Cast Iron Key Wind Clock Statue-Colonial Period Style-Great Gift
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Makes a Unique Charming Gift! A very charming cast iron dapper early American Colonial polychromed
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Desk Chair by Roux-Spitz Adjustable Swivel Rosewood Beige French Modernist
By Michel Roux-Spitz
Located in Ettlingen, DE
Rare office chair, desk chair, armchair by the important French designer Michel Roux-Spitz Glossy
Category

20th Century French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Stylex Beige Leather Adjustable Back Office Chair 8 Available
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Swing by Stylex leather chair. Mid Pivot Syncro Saddle Serena - 8 chairs available. Elegant and durable, soft and cool to the touch, these are the top quality leather office/conferen...
Category

Early 2000s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Arm Industrial Chrome Table / Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Adjustable chrome table lamp with cast iron base.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1920s School Desk and Lectern
By Kooijmans
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wood and black cast-iron, nice patina. The seat flips up. Ink wells differ from desk to desk. The
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Machine Age Children s Furniture

Materials

Iron

Stacklab, Jupiter Desk with Solid Domestic Hardwood
By STACKLAB
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Jupiter desk pairs STACKLAB’s signature solid-bronze Jupiter leg castings with domestic
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Iron

Vintage Louis Poulsen It Desk ‘Architect’ Light, Denmark, 1972s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Enschede, NL
Vintage, industrial and large desk or floor lamp, often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Tall Desk Lamp in Satin Nickel
By Juniper, Peter Bristol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its thin profile is contemporary, while brass details and tubing combined with a cast iron base
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Tall Desk Lamp in Black Oxide
By Juniper, Peter Bristol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its thin profile is contemporary, while brass details and tubing combined with a cast iron base
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Tall Desk Lamp in Satin Brass
By Juniper, Peter Bristol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its thin profile is contemporary, while brass details and tubing combined with a cast iron base
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Short Desk Lamp in Satin Nickel
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s thin profile is contemporary, while brass details and tubing combined with a cast iron base
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Short Desk Lamp in Black Oxide
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s thin profile is contemporary, while brass details and tubing combined with a cast iron base
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Short Desk Lamp in Satin Brass
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s thin profile is contemporary, while brass details and tubing combined with a cast iron base
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Unusual Adirondack, Rustic Cast and Welded Faux Bark Cast Iron Desk Lamp
By Thomas Molesworth
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual adirondack. Rustic cast and welded tree branch cast iron desk lamp, superior quality
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Adirondack Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

White Opaline Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
American goose neck desk light. Flexible arm with Opaline glass shade. Cast iron base. Black
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Green Metal American Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial work light with green metal shade. Including plug and switch in bulb holder shade Weight: 1.30 kg / 2.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suit...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

1892 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dual Postal Letter Inkwell Ink Stand Desk Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1892 cast iron desk set / ink caddy featuring letter holder, pen tray and two glass
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cast iron desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every cast iron desk was constructed with great care. There are 215 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron desk you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cast iron desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cast iron desk bearing Industrial, Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cast iron desk over the years, but those crafted by Erpe, Get Back, Inc. and Emeralite are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Desk?

The average selling price for a cast iron desk at 1stDibs is $1,150, while they’re typically $64 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Desk
  • 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 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

    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 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 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 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.