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Italian Mid-Century Industrial Wooden and Cast Iron Stool by Singer, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Industrial wooden and cast iron stool by Singer, 1920s Stool with round seat in
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Vintage 1920s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

French Napoleon III Cast Iron and Painted Sleigh Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entirely constructed of cast iron, the frame of "sleigh" form with the head taller than the foot
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Daybeds

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Gilt Piano Bench Vanity Stool Paw Feet Upholstered
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian vanity seat or piano bench with a gilded iron trestle base, paw feet and an
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Daybed or Sleigh Bed
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 19th century French Napoleon III period daybed features a cast iron frame detailed with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Mahogany English Nautical Captains Swivel Chair with Cast Iron Base, 1880s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
mahogany on an original cast iron base. The tufted round seat is upholstered with green velvet. In good
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Napoleon III Side Hand made Garden Chairs Furniture Cast Iron Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
patio cast iron metal chairs with traces of old paint. You find similar style in the Victorian garden
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Art Deco 1939 Kenneth Lynch Sons World s Fair NYC Double Cast Iron Moses Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco 1939 Kenneth Lynch & Sons World's Fair NYC double cast iron Moses Bench. Item features
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

White Painted Cast Iron Grape Leaf Four-Piece Garden Seating Set, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Cast Iron Grape & Leaf Four-Piece Garden Seating Set; Settee, Arm Chair, Side Chair and Center Table
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20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Cevedra Sheldon Walnut, Cane Cast Iron Rolling Chaise Lounge Chair, C. 1876
By Marks Adjustable Chair Company, Cavedra B. Sheldon
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Adjustable Folding Chair Company of New York. Late 19th Century. Constructed with Black Cast Iron base, frame
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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of four Midcentury rustic cast iron garden chairs in white.
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Four elegant garden armchairs Very nice set of elegant garden chairs. The garden chairs are probably of French manufacture. They have a very nice elegant back with classy armrests...
Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Maple and Cast Iron Folding Station Bench, Seat "BUFFALO NEW YORK"
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage, antique cast iron and maple flip up, folding waiting room, park / train or bus station
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Early 20th Century Victorian Benches

Dutch Pair of Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, stained beech, cast iron, The Netherlands, 1970s. Rustic pair of Dutch
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Dutch Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, cast iron, The Netherlands, 1970s. Rustic pair of Dutch dining
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Garden Armchairs with Root Style Base
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Victorian iron garden armchairs. Unique root and vine style legs. Recently sand blasted and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Pierre Guariche, Set of Three "Tonneau" Cast Aluminum Chairs, circa 1950-1959
By Pierre Guariche
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Designer and architect Pierre Guariche was an important voice in the modernist movement of post-war France. Guariche studied under René Gabriel at the École Nationale Supérieure des ...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six "Lovö" Dining Chairs, Pine, Cast Iron, Fabric, 1932
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in High Point, NC
1930:s. Executed in pine and fortified by cast iron, giving the chairs a near Brutalist expression
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Medart Iron Bronze Pommel Horse
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Louis, Missouri. Large cast iron frame with adjustable features for use in a gymnasium. The body is
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20th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Neoclassical Style Bronzed Iron and Wood Garden Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Vintage neoclassical style garden bench featuring a cast iron base with a bronzed or gilt finish
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20th Century American Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Wrought Iron Figural Bench with Faces and Twisted Stretcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian wrought iron figural bench with faces and twisted stretcher. Item features
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

1920s Gilt Iron and Bronze Savonarola Chair Attributed to Oscar Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic 1920s Bach/Segman style hand-forged wrought gilt iron Savonarola chair with beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Karl Friedrich Schinkel Inspired Iron Garden Bench in the Neoclassical Style
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
cast iron with angels in relief along back rail, rams heads on armrest, wooden-plank seat, and resting
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

Bausch Lomb Machine Age Adjusting Cushioned Black Iron Rolling Stool, C. 1930s
By Bausch Lomb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Rounded Black vinyl cushion. Cast iron base. With independent swivel casters. Measure: Seat diameter 13 D
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Stools

Materials

Iron

19th Century Hand Forged Wrought Iron and Bronze Faldistorio Campaign Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century wrought iron and brass Faldistorio armchair was handcrafted during the waning years of
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Set of Three Counter Height Steel Iron Spring Stools by Restoration Hardware
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-grade steel spring base and a solid cast iron seat. The construction leads them to be roughly 80 lbs
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Early 2000s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Triangular Benches Brass Iron Attributed to Robs Johns Gibbons C1955
By Robs Johns Gibbons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous high quality and unique pair of Triangular Benches in iron, brass and upholstery. Heavy
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 3 Mid-Century American Black Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 American Mid-Century Industrial bar stools with cast patinated metal bases, tapered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron, Metal

Rare Set of 4 Pierre Guariche Tulip Tulipe Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 4 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Rare Set of 8 Pierre Guariche Tulip Tulipe Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 8 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast aluminium "Tulip" chair by Pierre Guariche. Made in France, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast iron & wood theater seats. Overall Dimensions: 43 1/4" x 21" x 32 1/4" high Seat
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Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Two Side G.M. Hammer London No.120 Bench with Adjustable Backrest
By Hammer
Located in Haarlem, NL
Imagine this pretty cast iron bench in a conservatory, your hallway or the garden. This Hammer
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique White Garden Bench
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Beautiful old park bench, circa 1900 (Düsseldorfer Hofgarten) with cast-iron feet. In the turmoil
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Iron

Grain Drill Bench, circa 1920
Located in Evergreen, CO
product. The cast iron sides bear the Massey-Harris maker's mark. Massey-Harris Co. manufactured farm
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Early 20th Century Canadian Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Green Industrial Bench, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage bench from the 1950s.It features a green cast iron legs and a solid wooden seat. The weight
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Spanish Savonarola Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous and highly stylish pair of handcrafted Spanish Savonarola iron chairs with hand-tooled
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Folke Bensow Park Bench No. 1 in Black, Sweden, 1920s
By Folke Bensow
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow, Sweden, 1920s. The benches are painted cast iron and pine wood - painted black. The
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Factory Stool by Singer
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
wooden seat with a cast iron base.. It has been fully restored and is in a good vintage condition.
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique Adjustable Wooden Desk Stool by Cook
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast iron and wood adjustable Cook Co. drafting stool. Seat measures 15" in diameter, base
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Antique 1890s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Original Swing Out Seat, Made in USA, Bar or Arm Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
The Industrial cast iron and wood swing-out seat / swing arm bar stool from dept. 87 is causing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Rare Eight Spring Antique Industrial Stool
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique, turn of the century cast iron dental stool, adjustable height, from approximate 22"-34
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron, Steel

Pair of Folke Bensow Park Bench No. 1 in Black, Sweden, 1920s
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow, Sweden, 1920s. The benches are painted cast iron and wood (black). The benches has
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Folke Bensow Park Bench No. 1 in Black, Sweden, 1920s
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow, Sweden, 1920s. The benches are painted cast iron and wood (black). The benches has
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique 1930s Bausch Lomb Optical Blue Industrial Medical Adjustable Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
adjustable height, cast iron base, wooden seat with black vinyl upholstery, rolling casters, blue finish
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Original Swing Out Seat // Made in USA // Get Back Dept 87 // Bar // Arm Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
"The Original Swing out Seat" The Industrial cast iron and wood swing-out seat from Get Back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Stools

Materials

Iron

Classic Set of Four Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Chair Swivel, Early Knoll Labels
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
, dry-rot etc. minor soiling. Original fiberglass tops age appropriate wear. Original enameled cast iron
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Antique New Britain Machine Co. Connecticut Factory Adjustable Stool with Back
By New Britain Machine Company
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic antique wood and cast iron adjustable factory stool with back made by The New Britain
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Victorian Reversible Train Station Bench
Located in New York, NY
Reversible bench originally from a train station, having a reversible backrest, to wait for trains coming and going in opposite directions. This inventive form follows function appli...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Antique Industrial 4-Legged Simanco Singer Factory Stool, c.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
Iconic Singer sewing stool. c.1930 Originally, these stools lined factory floors, and were adapted over time to make them more comfortable for workers. In wonderful condition with...
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Rare American Arts Crafts Desk or Drafting Chair by The Davis Chair Company
By The Davis Chair Company
Located in Lisse, NL
American made, oak and cast iron Arts & Crafts chair with leather upholstery. The maker of this
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron and Pine Garden Bench, 1940 s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1940's. The bench has a cast iron base with a pine seating. Original paint.
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Original Industrial Singer Stool, Height Adjustable, circa 1930
By Singer
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare workshop stool of the sewing machine company Singer. Carefully and professionally restored. Height adjustable from 43.5 to 63 cm. Perfect as stool or small side table.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mixed Upholstery Eero Saarinen Tulip Swivel Stools by Knoll Studio
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
quality of a Knoll piece. Cast iron base, making them super weighty and stable. High quality bearings
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian Savonarole Chair in Red Velvet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Decorative brass finials contrast the hand forged iron frames beautifully. The bottom and arm cushion
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

1970s Set of Six High Quality Heavy Brass and Wooden German Bar / Yacht Stools
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely stunning and beautiful set of six German ( high quality ) swivel bar / yacht stools consisting five stools with back-rests and one stool ( for the bar tender ) with-out ba...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Restored Fire Engine Seat circa 1920 s
Located in Milford, NH
1920s with replaced leather seating and a cushion which velcros to a wooden seat frame, and restored
Category

Early 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Arts Crafts Bentwood Webbing Seat Stool by Thonet, Kohn or Fishel
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and practical to use, early 20th century stool. Former owners have taken extremely good care of this Arts & Crafts stool, because, apart from some minor wear to the fe...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Bar / Drafting Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Heywood wakefield oak drafting stool. Overall Dimensions: 18" x 17" x 42" - 46". Seat height adjusts: 26" - 30".
Category

Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of cast iron seating on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. If you’re shopping for a piece of cast iron seating, we have 351 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of cast iron seating — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of cast iron seating made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Pierre Guariche, Folke Bensow and J.M. Szymanski each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of cast iron seating that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Seating?

Prices for a piece of cast iron seating start at $199 and top out at $39,500 with the average selling for $2,312.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Cast Iron Seating
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.