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Reclaimed English Fire Grate with Brass Detailing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
iron torch legs surmounted by flaming brass finials. Shaped cast iron back.
Category

Early 20th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Oversized Fireplace Tools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine cast iron fireplace tools; bronze finials
Category

Vintage 1930s American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Antique Georgian Style Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant Georgian style fire grate made of cast iron. The grate has urn finials, scrolled legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Metal

Vintage French Empire Dolphin Head Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dolphin heads, cast bronze forms, ornate finial, cast iron supports, very nice pair. Circa late 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

An English Nickel Steel Fire Grate with Phoenix
Located in London, GB
surrounding foliage. Fine engraving to fret, break legs and urn finials. Shaped cast-iron fire back. Height
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Iron, Nickel

English George III Inlaid Satinwood Antique Bookcase Cabinet on Stand circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
either side by cast iron vasiform finials. The single drawer is crisply hand-dovetailed in the typical
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Iron

French Staircase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French Staircase with handcarved Finials and cast iron.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Stairs

Adam Style Brass Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
. The pierced fret surmounted by plain cast iron front bars with finials above. Plain cast iron back
Category

Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

Polished Steel Firegrate in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
cast iron back behind. English, 19th century. Width At Front: 835 mm 32 ⅞" Width At Back: 440 mm
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel English Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A polished steel fire grate with decorative cast iron fireback. The large front finials atop
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Large 19th century Polished steel fire grate
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
, beaded and surmounted by classical urn finials. The cast iron fireback with urn and swag decoration with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Very Fine Quality Brass Steel Register Grate
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality brass and steel register grate. The bowl shaped cast iron burning area with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

Arts and Crafts Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in High Peak, GB
decorative finials, cast iron base and removable drip tray. This antique umbrella stand retains its original
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cast Iron Finial Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Acorn form cast iron finials with leafy tops and bases, mounted as table lamps on square stone
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century European Cast Iron Finials with Beautiful Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of European cast iron finials from the 19th century. This pair of antique European finials
Category

Antique 19th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Distressed Bauman Dress Form Mannequin with Cast Iron Base, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
metal skirt and cast iron base. Brass plated cast iron finial and brass plated arm plates. Original
Category

Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron Garden Pedestal
Located in Winter Park, FL
base with tôle top and decorative cast iron finials. 35"H x 22"W x 22"D. Top: 16" Diameter Weight: 25
Category

Antique 19th Century European Beaux Arts Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Tôle

Antique Cast Iron Horse Head Finial Lamp
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Black-painted cast iron horse head hitching post finial lamp, American, late 19th-early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Architectural Pineapple Finials, Pair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of late 19th-early 20th century cast iron pineapple finials. Great original layers of white
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Brass Finial and Cast Iron 48" Fireplace Fender Surround
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Brass Finial and Cast Iron 47.5" Fireplace Fender Surround. Circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Federal Branch Leg Urn Finial Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Brass Federal Branch Leg Urn Finial Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair. Circa 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Brass Steel Queen Size Bed Frame with Brass Finials
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian cast iron brass and steel queen size bed frame with brass finials. Item features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid to Late Victorian Cast Iron Gates with Fluer De Lys Finials
Located in London, GB
A good quality pair of mid to late Victorian decorative cast iron gates with ball and hat finials
Category

Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

1905 Pair of Cast Iron Lantern Sconces with Spike Finials and Textured Glass
Located in New York, NY
1905 pair of cast iron lantern sconces with textured glass with simple details and spiked finials
Category

Vintage 1910s American Tudor Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

19C. Garden Candle Lantern, Cranberry Thumbprint Glass Cast Iron Bird Finial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cranberry glass globe, and a painted cast iron bird finial. The bird shows beautiful detail from every
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair 17th Century French Baroque Iron Flaming Urn Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Two wonderful Baroque iron fragments, urns with flames that were once finials, likely architectural
Category

Antique Early 17th Century French Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

French Banner Weathervane Finial
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Highly intricate iron weathervane finial, highly decorative. France Early 20th Century.
Category

Early 20th Century French Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

A Wrought Cast-Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A wrought and cast-iron fire basket with obelisk finials set on sturdy square column and plinth
Category

Mid-20th Century English Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Bronze and Wrought Iron Flanking Urn Finial Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze and wrought iron andirons with flanking brass urn finials, centered hammered
Category

Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique Sheffield Cast Iron and Brass Horse Equestrian Fireplace Andirons, Pair
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cast iron horse forms, small cast iron horse head finials, cast iron log supports, brass wagon wheel
Category

Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

1920s-1930s Howard Johnson s Roof Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very early roof finial with the baker, puppy and lad under a lantern in painted cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Cast Stone, Iron

A Pair of Cast Iron Brass Andirons
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of Cast Iron & Brass Andirons With nicely patinated brass ball finials & Hammered cast
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Finial Fire Place Fender Mantle Surround
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Brass Finial Fire Place Fender Mantle Surround.. Circa 19th Century. Measurements
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of English Victorian Ball Pier Finials
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair of English Victorian cast iron ball pier finials with roundels and spike top. Perfect for the
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rustic 19th Century French Metal Finial Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century cast iron architectural finials mounted as table or desk lamps with clip on linen
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Elegant 1950s French Fireplace Tool Set Black Cast Iron with Polished Brass
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant 1950s French Fireplace Tool Set – Black Cast Iron with Polished Brass Finials Description
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Trio of Arrows Weathervane Finial
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large 19th century wrought and cast iron weathervane finial, a trio of crossing arrows, wonderful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Weathervanes

Materials

Iron

American Serpentine Artistic Wire Work and Faceted Finial Fire Fender, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
iron supports, and the original three faceted finials, Philadelphia, Early 19th century.
Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with bulbous faceted brass finials, brass rail top
Category

Antique 1810s American American Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hart Son Peard, an English Aesthetic Movement Fire Grate with Dog Head Finials
By Hart Co., Birmingham 1
Located in London, GB
Revival fire grate with dog head finials with offset square collars below and incised decorative chevron
Category

Antique 1860s British Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Nickel Silver Copper Flame Finial Acanthus Andirons. C.1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian nickel silver over copper three-tiered flame finial acanthus andirons with
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Copper, Iron, Nickel

American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with flanking brass ball ringed finials, brass rail
Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball Claw Feet C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass flanking urn finial andirons with bulbous squared plinths, matching
Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, MA C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
ball finial faceted log stops, scalloped skirt, original rear iron dog legs, and terminating on banded
Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs Slipper Feet C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass banded flanking ball finial andirons with turned bulbous plinths, matching
Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Brass Ball Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass ball faceted ribbed finial and artistic wire work fire place screen, Early 19th
Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire

Wild Cat and Imp Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
detailed and patinated cast iron, the finial depicting the head of a wild cat, the foliate decorated arms
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Vintage Verdigris Wrought Iron Leaf Motif Round Fireplace Screen
Located in Lomita, CA
is Art Nouveau style wrought and cast iron American or European, circa 1940s-50s It features a palm
Category

Early 20th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Architectural Polished Wrought Iron Basket
Located in London, GB
. Square cast iron back. A quality copy of an earlier model. Larger size also available. N.B. May be
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Metalwork

Art Deco Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
finials, cast iron base gives piece weight which ensures placement. Professionally polished.
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

An English Steel And Brass Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
. Shaped cast iron back behind. 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cast Iron Finial Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
table lamp from cast iron finial, newly wired, priced individually
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Unusual Cast Iron Finial
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual cast iron finial in old, probably original paint. From a factory gate? Mounted on a custom
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Large 19th Century Cast Iron Finial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron finial or fountainhead
Category

Antique 19th Century American Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Finials
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of antique French cast iron finials. These are unique in form, with a naturally aged
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Decorative Cast Iron Finials obelisks
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Large pair of decorative rustic 19th century cast iron finials.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Architectural Elements

Unusual Pair of Cast Iron Finials
Located in Woodbury, CT
We love these finials for their unusual form and lovely old dark green paint and rusty surface
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Finial For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast iron finial you’re looking for. Each cast iron finial for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cast iron finial — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A cast iron finial is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Georgian and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Sterling Bronze Co. each produced at least one beautiful cast iron finial that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Finial?

Prices for a cast iron finial can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,000.
Questions About Cast Iron Finial
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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.