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French Louis XIV Rouge Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine French Louis XIV chimneypiece in Rouge Campan marble with its original decorative cast iron
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XVI "Escargots" Fireplace Chimneypiece in Green Cipollino
Located in Campagnola Emilia, Reggio Emilia
cast iron insert is its original one. Perfect preservation, coming from a Haussmannian apartment in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century Louis XVI Red Griotte Marble Mantel with Gild Bronze Ornements
Located in Suresnes Cedex, FR
. This fireplace comes with an antique cast iron insert adapted to this fireplace but without the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Exceptional Louis XIV Style Fireplace in Grand Antique and Red Griotte Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
exceptional, rare and highly sought. This fireplace comes with its original silvered cast iron insert carved
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Exceptional antique Regence style fireplace from the Hotel Crillon, Paris
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
original cast iron insert.
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Antique 19th Century French Régence Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Beautiful antique Napoleon III period fireplace in Black from Belgium marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
fireplace has its original cast iron insert. The original marble floor is not available but we can make it
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
original Carrara marble fedner and William IV cast iron insert, both pieces are sold separately.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Carrara Marble

Regence Style Fireplace, Fleur de Pêcher Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
flutings decor. This fireplace is sold with an antique cast iron insert (adapted to this fireplace).
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in an Extraordinary Brescia Sanguine Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
France in the 19th century. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert. The original
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XIV style fireplace made out Red Griotte marble, 19th c.
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. The fireplace comes with its original cast iron insert.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XIV Style Fireplace, Incarnat Turquin Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
and the cast iron insert ornated with a lion head.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Original Georgian Dove Grey Marble Bullseye Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
fluted jambs and lintel. Please note the cast iron insert is sold separately - please enquire for
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Panazeau Marble with Gilded Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
, fluted legs. The fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and the three squares marble floor.
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Beautiful Louis XV Style Fireplace of Red Griotte Marble with Bronze Ornaments
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. This fireplace comes with a modern cast iron insert which has been adapted to fit this fireplace.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace in the Regency Manner, French circa 1850
Located in London, GB
frieze, jambs and panelled endblocks, with its original decorative cast iron insert, French circa 1850
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Arabescato Marble 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
curved as for the jambs. Ths fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert. The original marble
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
iron insert, adorned with a medallion sheltering putti warming around a campfire.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Semi Statuary Carrara Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with square rosettes. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert which is gilded. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Green Campan Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
jambs ,are also fluted and curved in its upper part. The fireplace comes with its original cast iron
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louis XVI Style Fireplace with Bronze Sculptures made of Arabescato Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and its original three squares marble floor.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Louis XVI style antique fireplace in Panazeau marble and bronze
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
bronze with putti. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and its original three
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Fireplace in Black Belgian Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. Air vents on each sides of the fireplace. The fireplace can be sold with a cast iron insert (see
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Antique Regence Style Fireplace in a Rare Breche Purple Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
original cast iron insert and with its marble floor which is broken but will be restored in our workshop.
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Antique 19th Century French Régence Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique 19th Century Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
supporting the shelf, circa 1870. Pictured with an original cast iron insert, sold separately. There
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Floral Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Campagnola Emilia, Reggio Emilia
sold with its original artistic cast iron insert, whose decorations draw inspiration from Barocco style
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Grand Victorian Ornately Carved Corbel Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
acanthus leaves. The surround is with an original Victorian arched cast iron insert with a large fire
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louis XVI Style Fireplace in White Carrara Marble with Carved Garland of Flowers
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
garland of realistic flowers. Both sides are paneled. This fireplace is sold with a modern cast iron
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Reclaimed Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
image gallery. Pictured with an original Victorian cast iron insert, sold separately.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

“Madame Du Barry” Louis XV Style Fireplace Made in Carrara Marble
By Maison et Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
iron insert (with gold leaf) highly ornated.
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2010s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Bi-Chromatic Louis XVI Style Mantel with Columns, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
the complete original cast iron insert and the original marble floor.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Simple Late 19th Century Victorian Fireplace Surround in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Manchester, GB
with an original mid Victorian cast iron insert, sold separately.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Georgian cast iron fireplace Insert. Fine cast detail complete with original fire
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace with Rounded Corner, Carrara Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with a modern cast iron insert but without any marble floor. This could be made to order.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th century Portor marble antique fireplace, Napoleon III style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
original cast iron insert is included . The most beautiful Portor is dark black with deep yellow veins
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Restored Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Restored Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Supplied with a new clay fire back and stool
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Antique 1860s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Original 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Original 19th century cast iron fireplace insert with decorative frame and canopy. When the canopy
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Antique 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert. Complete with replacement fireback and cast
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Napoleon III Period Fireplace in Black from Belgium Marble and Boulle Marquetry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
foliage and interlacing decor. This fireplace comes with an antique cast iron insert.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Copper

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Ornate antique 19th century Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert, circa 1860. Finished
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert
Located in Manchester, GB
A restored mid-Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert. Circa 1870. Finished with traditional
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Circa 1860. For detailed sizes please see
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Circa 1860. For detailed sizes please see
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert
Located in Manchester, GB
A good sized reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Circa 1860. The insert has the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Large reclaimed Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert, with angled bars and a good sized
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert
Located in Manchester, GB
A good sized reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Circa 1860. The insert has the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Late Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Reclaimed late Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with a large well shaped cast iron canopy
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Art Crafts Reclaimed Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
An ornate 19th century William IV cast iron register grate heavily cast with acanthus leaves and a
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Antique 1830s English William IV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. Complete with a set of original fireplaces tiles
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Restored Antique Aesthetic Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Restored antique Aesthetic cast iron fireplace insert, circa 1890. Complete with an original set of
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Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Iron

Substantial Antique Victorian Fire Surround in Arabescato Marble
Located in Manchester, GB
, its original cast iron insert with rare curved tiles. For detailed sizes please see the size
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Marble

Reclaimed Edwardian cast iron and tiled fireplace insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Reclaimed Edwardian cast iron fireplace insert with geometric pattern to the frame and ash tidy
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
19th century Victorian arched cast iron fire insert with bold ornate detail framing the arched and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
19th century Victorian arched cast iron fire insert with bold ornate detail framing the arched and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Small Antique Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Small antique Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert with decorative arched moulded frame
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique mid Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert
Located in Manchester, GB
A decorative antique mid Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. The stepped arched aperture is
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Late 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert, with decorative angled canopy and good fire
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Antique 1890s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique reclaimed late Victorian cast iron and tiled fireplace grate, complete with a set of
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Inserts For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cast iron inserts available for sale. The range of distinct cast iron inserts — often made from iron, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Cast iron inserts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of cast iron inserts to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau cast iron inserts are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made cast iron inserts over the years, but those made by Thomas Jeckyll, Carron and John Moyr Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Cast Iron Inserts?

Prices for cast iron inserts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cast iron inserts begin at $295 and can go as high as $57,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,259.

Finding the Right Fireplaces-mantels for You

While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.

Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.

Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.

“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.

Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.

Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Cast Iron Inserts
  • 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 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 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 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.