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Architectural Rosewood Desk
By Glenn of California
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Architectural desk, Rosewood case, black laminate writing surface, cast iron
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
Classic Antique Industrial Tilt Swivel Desk / Task Chair, Curtiss-Wright Corp
By Sikes Chair Company, Curtiss Aircraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Antique American Industrial Tilt Swivel desk / task chair. attributed to the Sikes Chair
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Jewelers Workbench Desk Drafting Table w/ Swivel Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
swivel/adjustable height stool with cast iron hardware, 10 drawers (writing to interior of drawers, a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Iron
Rare 1870
s Vintage Industrial Utility Adjustable Table Desk by Lambie
Sargent
Located in Lafayette, IN
and mix of classic, industrial revolution materials... This piece would make a beautiful desk for the
Category
Antique 1870s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Iron
Large and Rare, Hand Carved Antique Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and beautiful, hand-crafted antique double sided desk.
Everyone knows about first
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Outstanding Gothic Revival Desk w. Quality Carved Church Window Panels
Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival desk with an amazing presence and patina.
If you like Gothic Revival
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Desks
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Arts
Crafts Mission 5 Drawer Desk #500 By L&JG Stickley Brothers C1910
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous desk in quarter sawn oak with mortise and tenon construction, all pegged by L&JG Stickley
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Iron
Vintage American Drafting Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage WEM drafting table with original wood top and cast iron base having adjustable height and
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Adjustable Desk /Table Base
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast iron adjustable desk base.
Overall dimensions: 39 1/2" x 20".
Height adjusts from 27" - 36".
Category
20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Engine Bearing, English, Cast Iron, Bronze, Desk, Paperweight, Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique engine bearing with waxed finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desktop
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Mercedes Superba Typewriter
Located in Vienna, AT
Heavy cast iron construction in wooden box still in working condition made by Mercedes
Category
Vintage 1930s German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron, Steel
Fabien Barrero Carsenat Season II Centerpiece
By Fabien Barrero Carsenat
Located in Paris, FR
Season II Centerpiece made in cast iron by the french designer Fabien Barrero - Carsenat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Antique Terrestrial Table Library World Globe by George F. Cram Co., circa 1920
By George F. Cram
Located in Big Flats, NY
surmounting cast iron base, circa 1920
***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO-CONTACT
Category
20th Century American More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Desk Lamp Vintage Industrial Cast Iron
Steel Adjustable Task Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Table Task Lamp, Cast iron and steel American adjustable desk light - vintage Industrial. Base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Iron
Cast Iron Pig Desk Accessory or Decorative Folk Art Statue
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast iron pig statue or doorstop. This heavy and adorable pig statue is in very good original
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cast Stone, Iron
1800s Bollard Paperweight Victorian Machinist Factory Office Salesman Promotion
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pair of ephemera tools, relics from the Midwests' past on your desk. Company markings
Category
Antique 1890s American Industrial Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Letter Holder by Bradley
Hubbard Co., circa 1890
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Incline Village, NV
Brass-plated cast iron letter holder portraying a hunt scene with a deer and hunting dogs on each
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Singer Sewing Machinists Chair, English, circa 1930
By Singer
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
, practical and comfortable.
Made from cast iron, steel and maple veneered plywood. All original parts and
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Goose Neck Desk Lamp With Cast Iron Base
Located in San Carlos, CA
-neck desk lamp featuring a cast base and a metal helmet-style shade. A true vintage treasure, this lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Antique Cast Iron French Pastry Cafe Bistro Dining Table Console Desk Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 29" tall cast iron Industrial table base. Item features a sturdy cast iron frame, cross
Category
Early 20th Century European Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage French Bistro Cast Iron Pastry Table Base Dining Console Pedestal Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early to mid-20th century French bistro cast iron pastry table base (no top). Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Serving Tables
Materials
Iron
Large Desk Top Model of a Cast Iron Signal Cannon
Located in Cheshire, GB
Desktop model of a cannon having cast-iron barrel on later oak carriage with working wheels
Category
Early 20th Century British Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Steel and Cast Iron Library Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, library desk lamp features an ornate cast iron base and stem with a brushed
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Vintage French 1920s Art Deco Cast Iron Frosted Glass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French 1930s, Art deco, frosted glass, cast desk light / table lamp
2,5 meter black cotton wire
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot
Son of London
Located in San Diego, CA
Victorian industrial cast iron drafting table or desk by J. Foot & Son of London, circa late 1800s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Dining Table Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Glass Adjustable Conference Desk Base
Located in Oakville, CT
Stunning vintage industrial cast iron adjustable conference kitchen dining table desk base. The
Category
20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Wood Drafting Table/Desk c.1950
By Anco Bilt
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A fully adjustable industrial wooden drafting table with a cast iron ledge, cast iron knobs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Restored, Vintage, Cast, Lighthouse Desk Lamp
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
True vintage. Heavy cast, vintage light house desk lamp. has original paint.
restored "fat-boy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Tudor Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Eugene Dietzgen Cast Iron and Wood Small Drafting Work Table Desk Tripod Base
By Dietzgen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cast iron and wood small drafting work table by Eugene Dietzgen. Item features cast iron
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Engine Bearing, Polished, English, Cast Iron, Paperweight, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique engine bearing with polished finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Vintage Belgian ERPE Desk Lamp
By Erpé
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage desk lamp was made and manufactured in Belgium. Model ERPE, the lamp is made from cast
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Antique Adjustable Wooden Desk Stool by Cook
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast iron and wood adjustable Cook Co. drafting stool. Seat measures 15" in diameter, base
Category
Antique 1890s American Industrial Stools
Materials
Iron
Enzo Mari Aggregato Desk Lamp
By Enzo Mari
Located in Dronten, NL
make this large desk lamp very versatile and easy to use.
A beautiful Industrial Design by one the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Emeralite "Bankers Desk Lamp"
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
shade. Most importantly, this is the original case glass shade. It is stabilized with a heavy iron
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Adjustable Desk Lamp by O.C. White
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable swing-arm desk lamp with a cast iron base and a turtle shade. Manufactured by O.C
Category
20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Stylized Modernist Industrial Articulated Machined Brass Desk Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Buffalo, NY
brass articulated standard, step cast iron deco base.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp by Erpe, 1950s
By Erpé
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Industrial table lamp manufactured by Erpe.
This flexible desk lamp is made from aluminum and
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Industrial Steel Cinema Editors Desk Console Entryway Table
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1920s. Vintage Industrial Newman Editing Table, All Steel Construction and Rivets, Webbed Joints, all classic early century details.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hungarian black enamel desk light
2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pul switch
Also available
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Art Deco Desk Lamp Bronze Goose Neck Made by Greist Model LFB
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
their most popular model in the 1940s. The lamp has a cast iron base.
The lamp has recently been
Category
Mid-20th Century American Steampunk Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Green Shade Banker
s Desk Lamp by Verdelite, ca. 1918
By Verdelite
Located in Petaluma, CA
We always on the lookout for these very desirable green shade banker's desk lamps. We believe that
Category
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Rare American Arts
Crafts Desk or Drafting Chair by The Davis Chair Company
By The Davis Chair Company
Located in Lisse, NL
American made, oak and cast iron Arts & Crafts chair with leather upholstery.
The maker of this
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Iron
1930s Swiss Bauhaus Articulated Desk or Table Lamp by Alfred Müller for AMBA
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
plated brass with cast iron base having original pull switch and vintage cloth covered cord. Height
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Nickel
Great Looking
Timeless
Bauhaus meets Amsterdam School Mantel / Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
handcrafted mantel or desk clock includes perfect packing and also worldwide shipping from our store to your
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique Banker
s Desk Lamp w/ Green Shade Signed Verdelite, ca. 1920
By Verdelite
Located in Petaluma, CA
Banker's lamps are some of the most popular, useful and beautiful choices for the desk. Several
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Marvelous Design
Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco Mantel Desk or Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and also practical in size Bauhaus style clock.
Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but never one as timeless and perfect...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Green Shade Banker
s Lamp for a Roll Top Desk Etc by Emeralite, Art Nouveau
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
lamps. This can be used for a piano, secretary desk, and maybe best of all for a roll top desk. You
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Marvelous Design
Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco Mantel Desk or Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and also practical in size Art Deco clock.
Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but never one as timeless and perfectly sy...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Timeless Design
Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco Mantel, Desk or Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and also practical in size Art Deco clock.
Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but never one as timeless and perfectly sy...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century English Ship
s Chair / Stool Authentic Period Nautical Example
Located in San Francisco, CA
a cast iron pivoting base and a leather button and tufted drop in cushion.
This chair rotates 180
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Materials
Iron
Petite Iron Desk Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Early cast iron desk lamp with petite Holophane shade. American C. 1910
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Antique Swivel Desk Cast Iron Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique metal base swivel desk chair with cast iron decorative base and vinyl upholstery. Height is
Category
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Fritz
Goeldel Architect
s Desk - Cast Iron
By Fritz
Goeldel
Located in Hudson, NY
cabinet. Other arm has an 11 inch cast iron disc to use for additional accessories. The top is pine
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Iron
Antique Decorative Cast Iron Base Desk or Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique cast iron base desk or console table with two drawers.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Victorian Cast Iron and Bone Desk Thermometer
Located in Salisbury, GB
Early Victorian cast iron and bone desk thermometer by T Buss of London.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century More Desk Accessories
Industrial Desk with Streamlined Cast Iron Base, circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
With a unusual cast iron base, made from three sections, this table has a hardworking, futuristic
Category
Vintage 1930s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Beaux Arts Cast Iron Conservatory Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This beautiful cast iron conservatory table has shell and scroll decorations on the legs, paw feet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron, Silver
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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, 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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