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Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Minton Tiled Insert, English 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert, designed by Thomas Jeckyll (1827-1881) for
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Antique Late 19th Century British Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Rococo Fireplace Insert in the Louis XV Manner French, 19th century.
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo Fireplace Insert in the Louis XV Manner An Antique Decorative cast iron Rococo
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Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

19th Century Large Victorian Arched Carrara Marble Chimney Piece
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
with its original arched cast iron fireplace insert and marble fender, date circa 1860.
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Early Victorian Statuary White Marble Fire Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
gallery. Pictured with an original arched cast iron fireplace insert, sold separately.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Pair of Machine Age Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamps in the Style of Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
black acrylic disc that nicely echoes diffuser. Stands on a cast iron base insert marked in mold
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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Louis XV-Rococo Fireplace, Late 19th Century
Located in Gembloux, BE
century. Including a decorative insert in cast-iron, if you like. Otherwise; Status Aparte has always
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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Large 19th Century Victorian Gothic Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
fire. Above this is a Gothic arched canopy with applied cast iron detail in the spandrels. This pattern
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Antique 1870s Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Period Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A detailed and well carved statuary marble Fireplace Surround and cast iron insert, showing good
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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

19th Century Victorian Style Polished Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and versatile fully polished 19th century Victorian style Cast Iron insert with a set of
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Vintage 1920s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Late Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace and Cast Iron Insert
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian Carrara marble chimneypiece and cast iron insert, circa 1890, the flat fronted
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Period Victorian Style Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Period Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert, a large cast back panel hosting an arch
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Very Exclusive Antique Marble Fireplace with Custom Made Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
-made cast iron insert is also beautiful. All details are clearly visible in the steel and are an
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Period Marble Fireplace Surround and Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A period light marble corbel fireplace surround complete with its cast iron London arch insert
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Period Marble Corbel Fireplace and Cast Iron Insert Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fine marble period corbel fireplace surround complete with its original London arch cast iron
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Carved Oak Art Nouveau Antique Fireplace Mantel and Integral Cast Iron Insert
Located in London, GB
decorative cast iron hooded insert set between two red tiled panels beneath the centred embossed copper
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Nouveau Fireplaces and ...

Materials

Oak

Period Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple arched period style cast iron insert cast by the Stovax foundry, complete with all
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple late 19th century cast iron insert with its original hand glazed orange tiles. A small
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian Statuary Marble Fireplace with Iron Insert
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian Statuary marble fireplace with cast iron insert, c.1850, the central keystone
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Carrara marble fireplace from the 19th century in style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful Carrara marble mantelpiece with cast iron insert from the 19th century in the style of
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Antique 19th Century French Other Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Industrial Factory Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial factory lamp shade and cast iron insert clear glass. Two pieces available. The lamps
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Vintage 1950s Czech More Lighting

Louis XV style fireplace in Rouge Royal marble with an asymmetrical shell
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This fireplace is sold with a modern cast iron insert adapted to this fireplace but without any
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

A rare Statuario marble mantelpiece
Located in Baambrugge, NL
iron insert.
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

1878 Large Neoclassical Carved Walnut Mantel and Overmantel from Brussels
Located in New York, NY
, overmantel and three-piece figural cast iron inserts. These items can be viewed at our 302 Bowery location in
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Antique 1870s Belgian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Cararra White Mable Louis XVI "Demilune" Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
cast iron insert. Opening measurements : 32.9 x 39.4 inch (height x width) Insert measurements
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Louis XVI Style Mantle Surround of Carrara Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful Carrara marble fireplace with cast iron insert. This fireplace dates from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Other Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Beautiful Antique White Carrara Marble Fireplace from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
. Richly decorated with 'trois scallops' in the middle of the front and on the legs! The cast iron insert
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th c. French Louis XV Style White Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
ventilation ports. Shown with original and well decorated cast iron insert. Opening measurements : 23.6 x
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
iron insert. Opening fireplace: 83 x 94 (height x width) in cm. Opening Insert: 63 x 59 (height x
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Carrara Marble Fireplace in the Style of Louis XV from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
fireplace has a beautiful fitting cast iron insert, which makes the fireplace complete and special! This
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Fireplace of Arabescato Marble from the 19th Century in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
elements such as acanthus leaves and a rosette in the middle. Also equipped with a beautiful cast iron
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th Century English Rouge Marble Fire Surround with Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
with a reproduction cast iron insert, either for a gas fire or solid fuel. It will require a new gas
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Clam Shell Desk Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
brass base with cast iron insert - Barley twist stem - Takes B22 fitting bulbs - On/Off switch on
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mantel Piece in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
. This fireplace still has the original cast iron insert, a beautiful part of this fireplace. The front
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Clam Shell Desk Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
brass base with cast iron insert - Barley twist stem - Takes B22 fitting bulbs - On/Off switch on
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Wood Fireplace Mantel 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
beautiful in shape and also has beautiful details in the wood. The cast iron insert also fits perfectly with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Imposing Walnut Trumeau French 19th Century Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
columns on plinths above large footblocks. The original cast iron insert features a further large
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Manor Veined Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
corbels and shells, finishing on to plain foot blocks. Shown with its original cast iron insert available
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Vintage 1960s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Substantial Antique, 19th Century Victorian Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
, finishing with a moulded foot block. A large fireplace that will work well with a log burner, or cast iron
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

White Statuary Marble Gothic Revival Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
cast iron and brass-mounted insert. The shaped moulded shelf rests above triple columns which frame the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Antique Victorian cast iron fireplace insert, with a decorative arch section, complete with bars
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron French fireplace insert/contracoeur panel. Having inner and outer stung
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireplace in Carara Marble, Louis XVI Style, 19th Century, Paris, France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
comes with its original cast iron insert and marble floor. The total fireplace package! Opening
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Victorian Style Carrara Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
' high x 40' wide. (Width is adjustable in or out). Cast iron insert shown is available separately.
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Period White Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround in the Regency Revival Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
cast iron insert available separately.
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Vintage 1930s British Regency Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron fireplace insert. The shaped returns with finely cast rosette pattern, with
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Early 20th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron fireplace insert. The shaped returns with finely cast rosette pattern, with
Category

Early 20th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Finely Carved Louis XVI Chimneypiece in Breche Marble
Located in London, GB
below. Panelled outgrounds. Accompanied by original cast iron decorative insert. Late 18th century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
iron insert, and Verde Antico marble hearth available separately on listing No: LU3296111789071
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Victorian Style Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian style cast iron arched insert with highlighted rims and polished ash pan door and fire
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique French Empire 19th Century Marble Fireplace Mantel Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
, French, 1810 Fire opening size: 1000mm high x 970mm wide. Shown with a cast Iron hob grate from
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Antique 1810s French Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A small Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, a highlighted raised rope detail
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple Victorian style cast iron arched fireplace insert of good proportions. The highlighted
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. This Antique Cast - Iron Original Fireplace Has Been
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Striking Campan Marble Louis XVI FIreplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
; from striking green to deep purple, this one has it all. The original cast iron insert gives it an
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th Century Georgian Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
) Each leg width 235mm     The large Cast Iron insert is available separately
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Antique 1840s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century cast iron fireplace insert also known as a Victorian arched hob grate. English made
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Fine Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in NYC, NY
Fine 19th century English fire insert in cast iron, with raised decoration. Imprint of the maker on
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Antique 19th Century English 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 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.