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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
Faux Hand-Painted Wood and Iron Three-Drawer Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice faux painted wood and cast iron desk. Purchased in the late 20th century, according to the
Category
20th Century Unknown Desks
Vintage French Cast Iron Glass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French cast iron desk light.
Cast iron Base and arm with holophane glass shade.
Black cotton wire
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Cast Iron Glass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French 1950s cast iron desk light.
Cast iron Base and arm with holophane glass shade.
Black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel, black cast iron desk light / banker’s lamp
2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Vintage French 1950s Cast Iron Glass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French 1950s cast iron desk light.
Cast iron Base and arm with holophane glass shade.
Black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
20th Century Cast Iron Dining Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning table that was created from a iron tank in the 1950's. Superb as dining table or would
Category
Vintage 1950s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
J.L. Ross Elevating Drafting Table, Artist Drawing Table, or Podium. Cast Iron, and Old Growth
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Petrol Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Light by Horax
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Petrol enamel, black cast iron desk light / banker’s lamp by Horax
2,5 meter black cotton flex
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Antique American Industrial Oakwood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial oakwood and cast iron drafting table work desk. Item features cast iron
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron
Wood Workstation / Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron & Wood Workstation / Desk. Shelf Heights are set at 11", 30", and 48
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Iron, Steel
Antique American Industrial Oak Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial oakwood and cast iron drafting table work desk. Item features cast iron
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Maple And Cast Iron Schoolhouse Desk And Chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
CHARMING MAPLE AND CAST IRON SCHOOLHOUSE DESK AND CHAIR. VERY SCULPTURAL.
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks
Materials
Iron
large cast iron table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large cast iron work table with a machined surface and detachable legs.
Optional accessories
Category
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Swivel Desk Stools of Cast Iron
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of revolving desk stools made in Milan, circa 1940-50's. Made of cast iron, painted silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
$2,492 / set
Painted Cast Iron Door Stop
Located in South Salem, NY
Cast iron door stop with a flower basket design, circa 1880.
Category
Early 20th Century British Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Antique Wooden Adjustable Drafting Table Artist Desk Cast Iron Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique wooden adjustable drafting table artist desk cast iron hardware. Item features adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Banker Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline glass, cast iron desk light / banker’s lamp
2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Vintage American Cast Iron Tilt-Top Table
Located in Oakville, CT
, music Stand, writing desk). Cast iron with mahogany top and clawfoot base. Mahogany top measures 27" x
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Oak Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Work Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique oakwood and cast iron adjustable drafting work table desk. Item includes a maple top, cast
Category
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century Hostess Stand on Cast-Iron Base
Located in Surrey, BC
rest upon a nice 1900 cast iron base in original patina.
Make an ideal small hostess stand.
Category
Vintage 1910s Canadian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron and Maple Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage tall adjustable drafting table, cast iron and maple. Top can be tilted to lay flat to fully
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Cast Iron Magnifier and Loupe
By Bausch
Lomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An industrial age magnifying glass and loupe on a cast iron pedestal base with an adjustable arm.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Handsome vintage cast-iron hunting dog bookends
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of handsome cast-iron hunting dog bookends. These heavy molded cast-iron bookends
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Classical More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Paperweight in Cast Iron, Empire Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Paperweight in cast iron. Empire early 19th Century, with period decor elements.
Wear
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Tilt Top Pine and Cast Iron Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Tilt Top Pine and Cast Iron Table. Reclaimed wood
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th C Cast Iron Promotional Fly Matchstick Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C cast iron fly matchstick box. Original gold enamel painted wings and black body. Promotional
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Unusual Mid-20th Century Spanish Cast Iron and Leather Clad Writing Table
Located in Benington, Herts
An unusual mid-20th century Spanish cast iron and leather clad writing table.
Spanish, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Ink Flat Ink Press, c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A cast iron and wood ink flat press used for pamphlets or fabric design. The handle moves up
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
By A. Hoffman Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. Blackened cast iron and steel with wood top measuring 36" x
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Drafting Table Antique Ornate Vintage Industrial Tilt-Top Cast Iron and Wood
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial antique cast iron and wood ornate adjustable drafting, draftsman, architects
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Large Cast Iron Ink Flat Ink Press c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A cast iron and wood ink flat press used for pamphlets or fabric design. The handle moves up
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Double Lutrins in Cast Iron and Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double Lutrins in cast iron and wood from the beginning of the 20th century, very decorative.
H
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend. Circa Early 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Brass
Cast Iron Balance Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Cast iron shaft with brass base holding the scale and its arms which hold the arms of the x base
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch
Judy, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
Category
20th Century American More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing
A very good looking and decorative chair, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
housing made of walnut, the clocks face ist made of nickel-plated cast-iron. Battery-operated movement. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Iron
Decorated Cast Iron Scale for Babies Antique Measuring Instrument 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Scales for babies made of cast iron with depictions of flowers. The scale is equipped with a double
Category
Antique 1880s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Amish Man and Woman Couple Bookends, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cast iron Amish man and woman couple bookends - a pair. Item features nice small size
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Bradley
Hubbard Cast Iron Banjo Player Blinking Eye "John Bull" Clock, 1857
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
Bradley
Hubbard cast iron banjo player blinking eye "John Bull" clock, 1857
Category
Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Iron
Oakwood and Cast Iron Adjustable Small Drafting Table Attributed to Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage oakwood and cast iron adjustable small drafting table attributed to Hamilton. Listing
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
Vintage Industrial Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial desk made from antique paper cutting machine.
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Metal
$3,500
English Regency Cast Iron and Gilt Dolphin Book Press, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency cast iron and gilt flanking dolphin book press with adjustable bulbous turned
Category
Antique 1850s English Regency Desk Accessories
Rustic Writing or Kitchen Table Made from Reclaimed Wood and Cast Iron Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
heavy cast iron base is a great contrast to the aged wood top. The legs are positioned for the table to
Category
20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Art Deco Cast Iron Sheet Holder with Label Clip from the 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful Art Deco sheet holder from the 1920/1030s. Adjustable in height and grade. Holds sheets up to a size of 8 x 12" / 210 x 297mm. In excellent condition. Height appr 15...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Desk Accessories
Industrial Live Edge English Elm Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Live edge free-form desk made from English elm with butterfly ties atop two vintage cast iron
Category
2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Live Edge English Elm Desk
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Live edge free-form desk made from English elm with butterfly ties atop two vintage cast iron
Category
2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron and Brass Emerson Electric Oscillating Fan, c.1930
By Emerson Electric
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original Emerson cast iron and metal oscillating fan with brass plated blades tilting
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Brass
Diminutive Antique Oak Architects Desk / Drafting Table, Adjustable Top
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
, patina, cast iron footrest and hand pull. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century cast iron inkwell in the form of Sir John Fallstaff
Located in London, GB
An unusual late 19th century cast iron Inkwell, in the form of Sir John Fallstaff, the head lifting
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco pelican ash- or desk tray by Edgar Brandt.
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Art Deco pelican ash or desk tray in wrought and cast iron by Edgar Brandt.
This model is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Table pencil sharpener in black cast iron by Guhl&Harbeck, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
English Table pencil sharpener in cast iron by Guhl&Harbeck, early 1900s
Table pencil sharpener in
Category
Early 20th Century English Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original solid oak desk chair with cast iron mechanism and brass casters. This
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original solid oak desk chair with cast iron mechanism and brass casters. This
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
armchair with curved legs, cast iron mechanism and new antique brass casters. Glides very smoothly. This
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
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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.
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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, 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.
- Does cast-iron furniture rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2023Whether 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.
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