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20th French Cast Iron Garden Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
in France in the 20th Century, the chairs are made of cast iron in order to be able to withstand all
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Wood Park Bench – Vintage Outdoor Seating
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique French park bench is a beautifully aged piece featuring a sturdy cast iron base with
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Swedish Bench by Folke Bensow in Cast Iron Pine for Näfveqvarns Bruk, 1920s
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century "Sneckan" bench in cast iron and pine wood by Folke Bensow produced
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Rare Original Industrial Singer Cast Iron Fully Stamped Square Base Stool Worker
By Singer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Singer workers cast iron stool specially
Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Au Petit Parisien "Lion" Cast Iron Ottoman with Tufted Leather Top
By Au Petit Parisien
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary French "Lion" Cast Iron Ottoman with button tufted leather top by Au Petit Parisien
Category

Early 2000s French Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron armchair after a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Mid-19th Century
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of cast iron garden chair after a design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) for the Roman
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set Of 6 Industrial Cast Iron "Singer" Tripod Machine Stools (1 left)
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Baambrugge, NL
With original paint and original round wooden seat. All with spiral adjusting system, 2 or 3 with the Singer name on the foot (1 left).
Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Bar Stool Made by Cook
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wood and cast iron adjustable drafting, draftsman stool, bar stool. Seat
Category

20th Century North American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of benches with cast iron frames and brown leather seats - c. 1970 - Spain
Located in Madrid, España
Pair of benches with cast iron frames and brown leather seats - c. 1970 - Spain Dimensions: 65 x
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Benches

Materials

Iron

Suite of 3-Bar Stools in Steel and Leather, 1920, Cast Iron and Steel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 3-bar stools in steel and leather, 1920, cast iron and steel Measures: Seat height 84cm
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Iron

Suite of 3-Bar Stools in Steel and Leather, 1920, Cast Iron and Steel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 3-bar stools in steel and leather, 1920, cast iron and steel Measures: Seat height 84cm
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Iron

Suite of Four Cast Iron Vintage Singer Bar Stools Brown Leather Seat Pads 4
By Singer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four vintage style Singer cast iron brown
Category

20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Swivel Desk Chair Cast Iron Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Early 20th century swivel desk chair / music chair, probably France. The oak chair with a cast iron
Category

Vintage 1920s Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960s Bar Stool with Cast Iron Base and Leather Seat, set with 7 bar stools.
Located in Oirlo, LI
stylish stools have a sturdy cast iron base, a luxurious black leather seat and a handy metal footrest
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing A very good looking and decorative chair, the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brutalist Cast Metal Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
are completely hand made. They feauture a sturdy cast metal frame with bent armrests and ormolu
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Unique Pair of Large Wrought and Cast Iron Chairs Made from an Antique Bed
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A unique pair of large wrought and cast iron chairs with recently upholstered faux leather cushions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rococo Revival Cast Iron "Rose Garden Bench" Made by Kramer Bros Foundry
Located in New York, NY
Painted cast iron garden bench made by Kramer Bros Foundry. This style is called a "Rose Garden
Category

Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival Sofas

Pair of Italian Swivel Desk Stools of Cast Iron
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of revolving desk stools made in Milan, circa 1940-50's. Made of cast iron, painted silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Vintage American Wrought/Cast Metal Bench, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, ON
A most magnificent and detailed hallway bench in painted wrought iron with solid cast metal details
Category

Vintage 1920s American Benches

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Pine and Iron Train Depot Bench, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Pine and iron train depot bench, England, circa 1890 Elegant cast iron base with slatted pine
Category

Antique 1890s English Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Style Molla Style Dolphin Cast Aluminum Patio Settee Chairs 3 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Neoclassical style Molla style Dolphin cast Aluminum Patio settee & chairs 3 Pcs. Item features (2
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Iron

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Iron Bar Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French painted and gilt iron barstool with swivel base. Newly upholstered in almond leather
Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Iron

"Tonneau" Cast Aluminum Chairs by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible set of cast aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Sculpted and curved aluminum seat with
Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Iron Garden Chairs by Karl Friedrich Schinkel
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of garden armchairs, of cast iron, in Neoclassical taste, each backsplat inset with floral
Category

Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four French Iron Bistro Stools with Upholstered Seats
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Made at the turn of the 20th century, this set of four cast iron bistro stools comes from France
Category

Early 20th Century French Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Deco Polychromed Figural Wrought Iron Boudoir Chair with Bird
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco boudoir vanity chair offers wrought iron frame with diamond form back having
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brown Interwoven Lattice Leather Accent Stools with Iron X-Frame Legs- A Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of Brown Interwoven Lattice Leather Accent Stools on Iron Base, blends elegance and
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century American Red Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools
Located in Queens, NY
22 mid-century American bar stools with cast metal and black painted bases with decorative leaf
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Cast Aluminum Chairs by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Cast aluminum frame sits on four iron legs
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Cast Aluminum Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Cast aluminum frame sits on four iron legs. Great
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

French Neoclassical Maison Jansen Iron and Bronze Folding Garden or Side Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's French neoclassical Maison Jansen style lyre backed folding iron side chair with bronze swan
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Chairs, Wrought Iron + Rattan, Organic Modern Set of 4
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Set of 4 wrought iron and rattan side or dining chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Antique Industrial Spring Back Singer Machinists Factory Chair
By Singer
Located in London, GB
chair is constructed with a heavy cast iron frame and retains its original wooden seat and back, showing
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Singer Work Chair
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent ply
Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Garden Bench by John Finch Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Authentic English cast iron garden bench showing wooden slats with old painted finish. BTB made by
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Parisian Faux Bois Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical turn-of-the-20th century French cast iron garden bench from a Paris park, with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Benches

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Stools, Set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Nicely worn cast iron industrial stools. The stools have turnable seat mounted on a cast iron
Category

Vintage 1950s Latvian Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique English Edwardian Slatted Garden Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique English Edwardian wooden slatted curved back bench with decorative cast iron sides and lion
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Benches

Materials

Iron

Early 20th C. Singer Sewing Machine Stool C.1930
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Singer sewing machine stool. A well crafted piece with a cast iron base and
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Two Large French 19th Century Napoleon III Garden Benches / Settees
Located in New York, NY
frame of cast iron and supporting a solid wood and upholstered seat and back support. One piece is shown
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Bausch Lomb Optometrist Stool c.1930
By Bausch Lomb
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An adjustable, Bausch & Lomb Optometrist stool on cast iron base with casters. Original
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Industrial Factory Stool by Singer, 1930s
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial chair was designed by Singer. It features a cast iron frame with a wooden seat. It
Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Early Claw Foot Simanco Singer Factory Stool, C.1900
By Singer
Located in London, GB
A very rare and early cast iron industrial machinist stools by Singer. c.1900 The earliest known
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Distressed Blue Velvet Cinema Seats
Located in London, GB
Late of Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London. A pair of distressed velvet cinema seats with highly ornate supports and dark stained pine base.
Category

Vintage 1930s English Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Early Claw Foot Simanco Singer Factory Stool, C.1900
By Singer
Located in London, GB
A rare and early cast iron industrial machinist stools by Singer. c.1900 A bit of an odd-ball
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Custom Industrial Leather Pommel Horse Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom, leather pommel horse bench with laminate maple handles and cast iron industrial legs is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Stool by Singer
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial chair was designed by Singer. It features a cast iron base with a wooden seat. It
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Stool by Singer
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial chair was designed by Singer. It features a cast iron base with a wooden seat. It
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Stool by Singer
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial chair was designed by Singer. It features a cast iron base with a wooden seat. It
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Stool by Singer
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial chair was designed by Singer. It features a cast iron base with a wooden seat. It
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Stool by Singer
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial chair was designed by Singer. It features a cast iron base with a wooden seat. It
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Singer Work Chair
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent ply
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

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

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

Vintage Antique Industrial Singer Factory Machinists Swivel Chair, c.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
ergonomic than the cast iron stool Singer were so famous for. In wonderful original condition with formed
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Fern Benches
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Harkening back from the Age of Innocence of the Edwardian Era, these benches will add a layer of sophistication to any garden space. Original castings with a fresh coat of black pain...
Category

Antique 1890s North American Edwardian Benches

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 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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.