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19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century cast iron fireplace insert. A lovely proportioned original antique victorian arched
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Victorian Manner Horse Shoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming Victorian style horse shoe cast iron Fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Variated Bardigilo Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
circa 1840 Shown with a 19th century cast iron insert available separately on our 1st dibs listings
Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th Century Scottish Splayed Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple 19th century Scottish splayed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a
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Antique 1870s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Arch Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A mid-Victorian antique cast iron arched fireplace surround hob grate insert, excellent quality
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th Century Victorian manner Cast Iron Fireplace insert. A large back plate with wide
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Polished Cast Iron Panelled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian style highlighted and polished cast iron fireplace insert with a pair of well-cast side
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Vintage 1960s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A small Scottish 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert, with a raised border and
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Complete Victorian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A complete Victorian manner cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a raised and
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Vintage 1980s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An attractive 19th century Scottish cast Iron fireplace insert with attractive thistle design tiles
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully refurbished 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert cast by the Carron foundry in
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and simple cast iron 19th century arched fireplace insert with raised moulding and a three
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A decorative and versatile 19th Century Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert. A highly ornate
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Scottish 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert from the world renowned Carron of
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian style London arch cast iron fireplace insert. A large outer
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Vintage 1970s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large 19th century Victorian cast iron tiled fireplace insert showing high quality casting. A
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple and well cast 19th century style arched fireplace insert. A raised rope border with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
Original 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Recently salvaged fom a central
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Victorian cast-iron fireplace insert with blackened finish. Simply detailed pattern
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert. Original Victorian English Made Fireplace Insert
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert Original Cast Iron Fireplace Recently Salvaged From A
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Georgian Style Hob Grate Blackened Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
Georgian Style Hob Grate Blackened Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert. With Greek Key Pattern & Fluted
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. A fine example of English Victoriana. Made in
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century, Victorian Manner Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A pleasing 19th century Victorian manner cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a
Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Victorian Manner Carron Arch Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large cast iron arched fireplace insert in the Victorian manner from the Carron foundry. A
Category

Vintage 1960s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A pretty and detailed Antique Victorian Horseshoe cast Iron fireplace insert, cast in Falkirk
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast-Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th century cast-iron tiled fireplace insert. With 12 original hand decorated tiles. Blackened
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An antique Victorian 19th century cast iron tiled fireplace insert, a central Patrea to the hood
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully restored Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron arched fireplace insert. A generous
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A medium sized 19th century Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert by the notable foundry
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Antique 1840s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Polished Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian style polished cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer
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Vintage 1970s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large 19th century Victorian style arched cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer frame with
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Vintage 1930s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Fireplace Insert in the Victorian Style
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and wide Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert of good proportions, a polished outer
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Vintage 1940s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Style Victorian Arch Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian style slow arched cast iron fireplace insert. A slow arched
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Vintage 1920s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Scottish 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert of good form. A generous outer plate, with a
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th century Scottish Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert, a generous out plate, a
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Antique Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert in the shape of a horseshoe, an
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Regency Acanthus Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An early 19th century Regency cast iron fireplace insert of excellent quality. Convex interior
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Antique 1820s English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very well cast 19th century mid-Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert from the world famous
Category

Antique 1850s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Victorian Style Polished Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile and attractive Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert. An outer plate with splayed
Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Carron Cast Iron Arched Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An unusually large mid-19th century Victorian cast iron arched insert from Carron of Falkirk. A
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century French Cast Iron Foliate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A mid-19th century French cast iron foliate fireplace insert with a centralised urn and swags
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare Scottish highly decorative early 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert. A large outer
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Antique 1830s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Larger than most, this impressive fireplace insert grate is solid and sturdy - the surface shows
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An early Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert with an arched opening, showing high
Category

Antique 1850s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Original Edwardian Cast Iron and Brass, Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A generous and fine example of an Original Edwardian cast iron and brass, tiled fireplace insert. A
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Three Piece Cast Iron Fireplace Fireback Insert Set
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century three section cast iron fireback set. Embossed floret pattern. This can be seen
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20th Century American Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast-Iron Fireplace Tiled Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Victorian cast-iron fireplace tiled insert. A good classic Victorian antique
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century cast iron tiled fireplace insert. Complete with fire back, flap, front bars
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Small Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A neat and small antique Victorian 19th century arched cast iron fireplace Insert, with an
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A 19th Century Scottish Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Scottish 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with hand painted original tiles. A
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Rococo Style Cast Iron Register Insert Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very large early 19th century Rococo manner polished cast iron register insert fireplace grate. A
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Antique 1840s English Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron And Brass Register Grate Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple but elegant cast iron and brass antique Georgian register grate, fireplace insert with a
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Large 19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large cast iron 19th Century Victorian manner fireplace insert. A substantial back plate that’s
Category

Vintage 1980s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk arched cast iron fireplace
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Black Cast Iron Fireplace Insert, Ornate Rossette, Foliage Beading
Located in New York, NY
Antique cast iron fireplace summer cover insert with protruding rosette design with a beaded border
Category

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

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Slow Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully high lighted and polished cast iron 19th century style Victorian slow arch fireplace insert
Category

Vintage 1940s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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 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 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 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

    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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether 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.