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Industrial White Grey Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. Fully
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Industria Rotterdam
By Industria Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and old factory lamp by Industria Rotterdam Grey enamel with gray cast iron top white interior
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

19th Century pair of French Cast Iron framed 8 light chandeliers
Located in Southall, GB
This pair of late 19th Century cast iron framed 8 light chandeliers, has foliate detailing on the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Moooi Brave New World Large Lamp in Oak Frame with Cast Iron Weight by Freshwest
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, translating the warm soul of oak wood in a mechanical way. Additional information: Materials: Oak, cast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Art Nouveau Green Cast Iron Opaline Glass Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Art Nouveau cast iron wall light Green cast iron, brass top and opaline glass Size wall
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Cast Iron Petal Urn Torchiere Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous and Unique, set of two vintage urn torchiere lamps made from a heavy cast iron and painted
Category

Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Grey Rusty Industrial Cast Iron Wall Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
cast iron body, a milk glass cover and a steel grid.The porcelain socket requires E27 / E26 light bulbs
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Black enamel shade, cast iron arm and wall plate diameter cast iron wall piece
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Brass

Midcentury Large Industrial German Copper, Brass, Cast Iron Gantry Pendant Lamp
By VEB
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
dome and bracket connect is cast brass and the hanging bracket itself is cast iron finished in black
Category

Vintage 1960s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Light Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Holophane Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial factory pendant. Grey enamel shade. Cast iron top. Holophane glass. Weight 6.0 kg
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

1 of 16 Limburg Geometric Glass and Cast Iron Outdoor/Indoor Flushmount Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
moist can occur. Limburg is a manufacturer of high-end lighting form Germany. The companies shows
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Porcelain Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, cast iron and opaline glass. White enamel shade
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Cast Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron and milk glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Overall Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Porcelain Cast Iron Clear Glass Factory Pendants
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, cast iron and clear glass. Blue enamel shade 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Goose-neck Wall Light Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light White enamel, white interior Diameter cast iron wall mount 10.5 cm / 4” Weight
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Pendant Cast Iron and Glass Ceiling, Hanging Light, Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
"Bulbus" Industrial vintage hanging, ceiling cast iron, steel and glass pendant light lamp shown
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Pendant Light by GAL, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel and cast iron Weight 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Double vintage brass and cast iron sconce wall lamp Brass top with opaline glass Diameter cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

British Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Clear Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory pendant. Green enamel white interior. Cast iron top. Clear glass. Weight: 3.80 kg / 8.4 lb
Category

20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Pair of Metal and Cast Iron Monkey and Palm Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
featuring cast iron monkeys in a familiar, taunting pose.
Category

20th Century Italian British Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

French Beige Brown Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights by Mapelec Amiens
By Mapelec
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial hanging lamp by Mapelec Amiens. 1977 Brown / Beige cast iron with clear glass
Category

Vintage 1970s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Gray Brown Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable industrial wall light Grey brown aged enamel, cast iron parts and wall piece Diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

French Beige Brown Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights by Mapelec Amiens
By Mapelec
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial hanging lamp by Mapelec Amiens. 1966 Brown / Beige cast iron with cage clear
Category

Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Greek Green Bastet Cat God Table Lamp Cast Iron Patinated 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century Greek Bastet Cat God Table Lamp Iron Patinated The heavy object in cast in iron, is
Category

Vintage 1940s Greek Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Foil, Iron

Rare Extra Large Revo Tipton Cast Iron Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant Lights
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
An extraordinary run of oversized large heavy duty cast iron flame proof pendants by Revo Electric
Category

Vintage 1940s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light Blue enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 12 cm, 3 holes to
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light Blue enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 12 cm, 3 holes to
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Porcelain Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, cast iron and opaline glass. Black enamel shade
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron, Brass Pendant Lights by GAL, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel and cast iron Weight 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Brass

Frosted Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Double vintage brass and cast iron sconce wall lamp Brass top with frosted glass Diameter cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Gray Cast Iron Frosted Cut Glass Sconce by Holophane, France
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Industrial wall / ceiling lamp by Holophane, France Grey cast iron with frosted cut glass
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

French Beige Brown Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights by Mapelec Amiens
By Mapelec
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial hanging lamp by Mapelec Amiens. 1966 Brown / Beige cast iron with cage clear
Category

Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
factory wall light black enamel, white interior Diameter cast iron wall piece: 12 cm, 3 holes
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconce Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory wall light Black enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Pendant Light by GAL, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare French factory pendant by GAL, France Black enamel and cast iron Weight 3.60 kg / 7.9 lb
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light Green enamel, white interior Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”. 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Frosted Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Arm Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall lamp. Brass and cast iron Frosted glass. Diameter cast iron wall piece 10.5 cm / 4
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Dutch Modern Yellow Cone Floor Lamp Black Cast Iron Base Adjustable 1980s
Located in Lisboa, PT
conical shade, both contrasted by a matte black bent arm and a heavy cast iron base. The design allows for
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Beige Brown Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Pendant Lamp by Mapelec Amiens
By Mapelec
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small French industrial hanging lamp by Mapelec Amiens. 1974 Brown / Beige cast iron with cage
Category

Vintage 1970s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French 1930s Cast Iron Pendant with Milk Glass Globe and Chain Surround
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1930s mounted decorative cast iron pendant with milk glass globe and chain surround.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light Green enamel, white interior Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”. 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Prismatic Blue Frosted Glass Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
shades with industrial cast iron fittings and brass holding screws. Reclaimed from an old industrial
Category

Vintage 1920s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light white enamel, white interior Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”. 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass and cast Iron Industrial wall light clear bubble glass globe Diameter cast iron wall piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light White enamel, white interior diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”. 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Clear Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Arm Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial wall lamp. White porcelain, brass and cast iron Clear glass. 2 conductors, no
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Gray Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall lamp Sconce made of cast iron with clear striped glass suitable for outdoor use Weight 7.0 kg
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass and cast iron industrial wall light clear texture glass globe Diameter cast iron wall piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Brass

Dutch White Opaline Glass Vintage Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron & Brass wall light White opaline glass globe Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Clear Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Arm Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial wall lamp. White porcelain, brass and cast iron Clear glass. 2 conductors, no
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Industrial Green Cast Iron Clear Glass Pendant Lamps by EEA, Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant from 1967 by EEA, France Green cast iron Clear glass with cage Heavy metal
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

White Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Pendant Light with Glass Cover, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
a white enamel shade, a white enamel interior, a grey cast iron top and a frosted glass cover New
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

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Cast Iron Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of cast iron lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of cast iron lighting — often made from metal, iron and glass — can elevate any home. There are 1511 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of cast iron lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 37 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of cast iron lighting — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of cast iron lighting bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of cast iron lighting over the years, but those crafted by Elektrosvit, 360volt and Industria Rotterdam are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Lighting?

Prices for a piece of cast iron lighting start at $48 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $678.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cast Iron Lighting
  • 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 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.