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Clear Striped Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Arm Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial wall lamp.
White porcelain, brass and cast iron
Clear striped glass.
2
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts cast iron four leg table oil lamp
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. An Arts and Crafts cast iron four leg table oil lamp.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
French Cast Iron Wall Light in Style of Jean Prouvé, Mid-20th Century
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French cast iron, wall work light in style of Jean Prouve
Iron arm and base, brass bulb holder
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
609
Table Lamp in White Aluminum and Cast Iron
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamp, model ‘609’, enameled aluminum, bakelite, cast iron, steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Steel
Cast Iron Industrial Clear Glass Wall Lamps Sconces by Grimmeisen, Paris, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial Sconces, cast iron wall light by Ch.
G. Grimmeisen, Paris, France
Rust
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Danish Mid Century Sculptural Table Lamp in Cast Iron Produced in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish early mid century sculptural / free form table lamp in cast iron produced in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Rust Cast Iron Industrial Clear Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Industria Rotterdam
By Industria Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall or ceiling lamp made by ‘Industria Rotterdam’
cast iron, clear glass
Weight: 2.78
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
French Black Dark Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory wall light
black / dark blue enamel, white interior
Diameter cast iron wall piece
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
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 bumpy frosted glass
The glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights by Benjamin USA
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial Factory wall lamp by Benjamin USA
Cast iron frame with white enamel shade
Diameter wall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1980s Japanese Kokosha Industrial Cast Iron Sconce Brass Cage and Glass Shade
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial 1980s Japanese cast iron wall sconce with a brass cage and glass shade
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Beige Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights by Mapalec Amiens
By Mapelec
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall or ceiling lamp made by Mapelec, Amiens, France
Brown / Beige cast iron, clear
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
French Black Dark Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconce Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory wall light
black / dark blue enamel, white type, white interior
diameter cast iron
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
French Art Déco chandelier Pressed Glass and Cast Iron by Pierre Gilles 1925
By Pierre Gilles
Located in Salzburg, AT
skillfully executed.
The floral elements consist of stylized flowers and fruits.
The iron support frame is
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$2,753 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Petrol Green Enamel Cast Iron Clear Glass Streetlight by Sammode
By Sammode
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Green Vintage Enamel and cast iron streetlight by Sammode, France
Cast iron arm, enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Enamel
1900
s Antique Bradley
Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Louisville, KY
early 1900's, this Mission style lamp is made of heavy cast iron and beautiful mottled green slag glass
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dark Brown Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights by Reluma
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgian Factory Wall Light by Reluma, Belgium
Dark brown enamel, white interior
diameter cast
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Danish Modern 1950s Adjustable Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and New Shade
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
base of cast iron.
The new white pleated lamp shade is adjustable
The minimum height of the lamp is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
White Opaline Vintage Mid Century Cast Iron Brass Sconces Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass industrial wall light.
Brass top.
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Sconce Wall Light by Benjamin USA
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
American factory wall light by Benjamin USA
Green enamel, white interior
diameter cast iron
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1970
s Japanese Black Cast Iron Circular Wall Light Hexagon Cage
Reeded Glass
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage industrial cast iron circular bulkhead wall lighting with a hexagonal target cage and
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Large Neo Gothic Style Cast Iron Two Arms Wall Sconce
Located in Plainview, NY
ending in a candelabra light with a custom made French style shade. The iron cast sconce features
Category
Late 20th Century Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$1,250 Sale Price
28% Off
French Antique Cast Iron Foliate Chandelier, 19th Century Electric Hanging Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French cast iron chandelier features beautiful foliate arms & a fantastic floral decoration at
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Sconces with Original Paint, Newly Wired with Custom Backplate
Located in Houston, TX
These sconces have a beautiful patina. Custom back plates have been made to match the antique painted finish. There are two pair available. They have been wired for the US. These sco...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Early Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron
Glass Wall Lamp from Italy Murano
Located in Mortsel, BE
pieces in stock. With their cast iron frame and Murano glass diffusers, they make for a very unique piece
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,729 / item
Pair of Cast Iron and Glass Sconces, Art Deco Style, England, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron and glass sconces. Art Deco style, England, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brass
Handcrafted Cast Iron Floor Lamp on Tripod Base 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Mid-Century Modern handcrafted floor lamp in burgundy, brown iron and brass detail on a tripod
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Iron
Reggiani Floor Lamp Four Lights Chrome and Cast Iron, Italian, 1970
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Milano, IT
Reggiani floor lamp four lights chrome and cast iron, Italian, 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel, Other
Pair of Antique French Polychromed Wrought and Cast Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fabulous pair of French cast and wrought iron polychromed wall sconces. Each with an oval back
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Casella Bronze Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamps
By Casella Lighting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite labeled pair of bronzed pharmacy task floor lamps made by Casella Lighting, California
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Iron
Pair of Ornate Reclaimed Cast Iron Wall Sconces Candelabra Gold Finish
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Pair of Ornate Reclaimed Cast iron Wall Sconces Candelabra with Gold Finish. Each has three candle
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as bras de lumière (“arm of light”), this pair of French cast iron sconces from the 1800’s
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
Davide Moretto “Cappuccetto Rosso” Floor Lamp in Cast Iron with Red Shade, Italy
By Davide Moretto
Located in Vicenza, IT
for Little Red Riding Hood) features a solid cast-iron articulated frame and a vivid red conical shade
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of blue Murano glass table lamp and silvered cast iron base, Italy, 1970
s
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
In the style of the work of Lorenzo Burchiellaro, the base is a heavy cast iron silvered that has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
$2,848 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Grey Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Oval Wall Sconces Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wall lamp scone, cast iron, Holophane glass clear. Also for use outdoors.
Weight 5.50 kg / 12.1
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
Midcentury Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Cast Iron Asea Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
fabric shade and the lamp in cast iron and brass.
Good vintage condition with signs of wear
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Gebrüder Cosack Adjustable Green Brass and Cast Iron Table Lamp 1950s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury adjustable green brass with aluminium shade and cast iron base. This marvelous
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury Figural Cast Iron Canon and Leather Book Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Canada in approximately 1965 in the period midcentury style. The lamp features a figural cast iron canon
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Opaline glass chromed steel
cast iron Space Age lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970’
By Kaiser
Located in Delft, NL
Opaline glass chromed steel & cast iron Space Age lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970’s
Dimensions: 27cm
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th Century Cast Iron And Porcelain Pulley Pendant Lamp Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This is a beautiful, refinished pulley light fixture.
The antique cast iron pulley, featuring deep
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Brass
Cast Iron French Sconce Silver Color with Red Candles 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sconce in Wrought Iron metal. IT IS
French manufactured.Silvered color.
Arts & Crafts Light Gothic.
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul Kiss, Genet&Michon, Large Art Deco Chandelier, Cast Iron, Molded Glass 1925
By Genet
Michon, Paul Kiss
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful Circular Art Deco chandelier, in Patinated Cast Iron attributed to Paul Kiss, and Pressed
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern.
Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
White Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial set of three Pendant Lights
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960 . We offer this White Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial set of three Pendant Lights.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Midcentury Modern Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Cast Iron Asea Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
with a fabric shade and the lamp in cast iron and brass.
Good vintage condition with signs of wear
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table lamp - Mother
Baby Elephant - Cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
cast . A whimsical functional sculptural table lamp of elephants strolling along with their trunks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
English Regency Period "Gothick" Bronze and Iron Lantern, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Large circa 1810 English Regency period "Gothick" bronze and iron lantern of hexagonal form having
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Gray Cast Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Flush Mounts by Industria Rotterdam
By Industria Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industria Rotterdam industrial cage light
Gray cast iron with clear glass
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Industrial Flush Mount
Materials
Iron
Rare Arts
Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron
Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
-forged iron lantern, antique glass pendant, rustic antique lighting, collectible European lantern.
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Isamu Noguchi Early Akari BB3 Bamboo
Iron Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sharon, CT
Early BB3 floor lamp. Cast iron base marked with white paint by hand: Made in Japan.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Industrial Cast Aluminium Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
factories where was a danger of gas or dust explosion. It features a cast aluminium body, a clear glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Deco Uranium Glass
Iron Bridge Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th-century bridge-style floor lamp of decorative cast iron and yellow-green uranium
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
$1,150 Sale Price
52% Off
Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade
By Officina Ciani
Located in London, GB
Italian lighting manufacturer Officina Ciani when Andrew and his company were there exclusive distributors
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1920 beaux arts cast plaster theatre lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A great set of three large cast plaster chandeliers salvaged from a theatre in Victoria , BC
Category
Vintage 1920s Canadian Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$2,595 / item
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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, 2024The 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.
- What are cast iron columns?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cast 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.
- Who invented cast iron?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
- When were cast iron beds made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
- Does cast-iron furniture rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Cast 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, 2022Cast 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.
- Are cast iron columns hollow?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2022A 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, 2021Cast 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, 2022Cast 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.
- How do I hang a cast iron bell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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.
- Do cast iron tables rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- Do cast iron Firebacks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, 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
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, 2023To 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, 2023Whether 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.
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