Skip to main content

Cast Iron Plinth

to
19
99
46
88
60
27
14
13
13
6
6
6
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Sort By
English 19th Century Pair of Cast Brass Dog Doorstops with Iron Plinth
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century facing pair of cast brass dog doorstops on rectangular cast iron plinths. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rare Polished Cast Iron Tazza Urn on Plinth
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have married this exceptional handled tazza urn to a conforming stepped and tiered cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century American Urns

Materials

Iron

Rare Fiske Cast Iron Statement Urn on Plinth
By J.W. Fiske Company
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have married this exceptional handled tazza urn to a conforming stepped and tiered cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Masked Urns on Tall Plinths
Located in Woodbury, CT
These are an outstanding pair of cast iron campana-form urns with plain everted rims, quarter-lobed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Cast iron Urn on Plinth
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
French Art Deco cast iron urn on plinth Original, French, Art Deco, cast iron urn on plinth is a
Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Urns on Plinth
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Pair of cast iron urns on plinth This pair of cast iron urns are a two-piece (Urn on Plinth bases
Category

Vintage 1960s Other Urns

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Garden Urn on Plinth
Located in Middleburg, VA
Wonderful large Victorian English Cast Iron Garden Urn with scalloped edge on decorative cast
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Large French Cast Iron Bull on Plinth
Located in Denver, CO
and muscles, taut. He stands on a cast iron base in the form of a mound of earth. This very large
Category

Early 20th Century French Statues

Materials

Iron

Rampant Lion Bookends on Marble Plinths in Cast Iron
Located in Quechee, VT
solid cast iron with a bronze wash. Since they weigh nine pounds each, they are practical and useful and
Category

20th Century American Gothic Revival Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Urns on Plinth Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage Neoclassical style cast iron urns on plinth bases. Urns 15"Dia x 19"H Plinth 10
Category

Vintage 1950s Urns

Materials

Iron

Estate-Sized Pair of Cast Iron Tazza Urns on Plinths
Located in Woodbury, CT
This grand pair of cast iron tazza-form urns mimics the classic 19th C form in all respects. With
Category

20th Century English Urns

Materials

Iron

Classical Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Campana Urns on Original Plinths
Located in Woodbury, CT
It's unusual these days to be able to find a good pair of 19th century cast iron campana urns with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Urns

Materials

Iron

Crusty Painted Cast Iron Garden Urn on Plinth
Located in Essex, MA
A well patinated, neoclassical urn on plinth with wonderful old, crusty painted surface. Height
Category

Antique 19th Century American Urns

Pair of English 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urns on Stone Plinths
By Handyside Foundry
Located in Shustoke, GB
A wonderfully decorative pair of large 19th century cast iron garden urns on composition stone
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Urns

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Mastiff
Located in New York, NY
A charming anamalier cast iron recumbant Mastiff on plinth base with traces of original surface
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Art Nouveau Art Deco Bridge Floor Standard Lamp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
is a heavy, decorative cast iron plinth, with a fluted, vertical bronze/brass column that have 4
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Restored Victorian cast iron fireplace surround
Located in Manchester, GB
A restored Victorian cast iron fireplace surround. Complex moulded plinths support deep legs with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Rococo style cast iron urns on plinths in a white painted, weathered finish, circa late
Category

Late 20th Century Rococo Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urns, Pair of Planters
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Cast iron Pair On plinths Practical and beautiful Dimensions: Height: 39” inches / 100cm
Category

Vintage 1920s French Baroque Urns

Materials

Iron

Large Late 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large late 19th century American cast iron garden urn on a plinth base.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Large Late 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large late 19th century American cast iron garden urn on a plinth base.    
Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Large Late 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large late 19th century American cast iron garden urn on a plinth base.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Double Handle Urn on Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 19th century cast iron urn on plinth base with double handles. Please note of wear consistent
Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Eagle Cast Iron Garden Pedestal Garden Sculpture Very Large
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
overlooking Bishop's Nose and Hope Rock. Antique Eagle Garden Sculpture On Plinth Cast Iron Practical
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Statues

Materials

Iron

Fabulous Large Antique Cast Iron Garden Urns Pair Planters Pedestals No.2
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Garden urns Cast iron Pair On plinths Practical and beautiful  Dimensions: Height 37” inches
Category

Vintage 1980s British Victorian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Bust of Michelangelo s "David"
Located in Richmond, VA
An impressive classical bust of "David" in cast iron raised on a plinth with natural weathered
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Iron

Pair of Finely Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Wainscott, NY
Pair of Finely Cast Iron Garden Urns on plinths, Old Silver painted finish, Decorative Handles, One
Category

Antique 19th Century American Urns

Pair of petite cast iron urns on pedestals marked Fiske
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Actually a pretty difficult to find pair of 19th century cast iron urns on original plinth bases
Category

Antique 19th Century American Urns

Materials

Iron

Iron horse head
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century cast iron horse head on plinth.
Category

20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Regency Urn Fireplace Grate
Located in London, GB
Regency cast iron urn grate on plinth. Wrought looped serpents flank the fire bars, with egg and
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Jadeite Glass and Iridescent Pulled Feather Shade Bridge Floor Lamp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
iron lower leg plinths. First, a large Plinth with a stepped base and another smaller plinth above, and
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Rare Cast Iron Bust of Charles X, France, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
chased bust with gilt detailing on his sash and epaulettes. On a cast iron plinth, France, 19th century.  
Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Pair of Cast Iron Urns on Plinths
Located in Lake Success, NY
Pair of cast iron urns on plinths.
Category

Early 20th Century Urns

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Tang Horse Sculptures in Aged Verdigris over Brass, on Plinths
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Cast Iron Tang Horse Sculptures in Aged Verdigris over Brass, on Plinths (Pair Available but priced
Category

20th Century Unknown Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Cast Iron Plinth", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Cast Iron Plinth For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cast iron plinth available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and paint, every cast iron plinth was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the cast iron plinth you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron plinth, designed in the Neoclassical, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. J.L. Mott Ironworks, Kramer Brothers and Val D'Osne Foundry each produced at least one beautiful cast iron plinth that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Plinth?

Prices for a cast iron plinth can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $585 and can go as high as $59,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,460.
Questions About Cast Iron Plinth
  • 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 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 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

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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
    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 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.