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Pair of Late 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Seats
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Pair of late 19th century cast iron garden seats with reconditioned hardwood slats Measure: 22" W
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Late Victorian Patio and Ga...

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Rococo Revival Style Garden Seats
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of white painted Rococo Revival style cast iron garden chairs by John McLean with grape-and
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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Seats
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
To the 'Renaissance Scroll' pattern. Another example stamped 'Navillus' is in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Cast Iron Buddha Statue, China Ming Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Statue of Guanyin in lacquered and gilded cast iron, represented seated in dhyanasana, hands in
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Cast Metal Italian Window Seat
Located in Bournemouth, GB
A decorative cast metal designer Italian window seat Circa 20th Century
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Vintage 1960s Italian Stools

Materials

Iron

"Resbridger" Cast Iron Dog Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Resbridger" cast iron dog sculpture in seat position with visible weathering throughout. Standing
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20th Century Other Statues

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Garden Seat of a Twig and Foliage Design
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 19th century cast iron garden seat of a twig and foliage design.
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Antique 1860s English Patio and Garden Furniture

Wood Cast Iron Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted turquoise colored wood seat with beautiful patina. The aged cast iron frame resembles tree
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Early 20th Century French Benches

A Pair Of Cast Iron Boot Scrapers
Located in New York, NY
the more attractive pieces of cast iron furniture called ‘fern’ seats. During this period all cast
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Antique 19th Century English Doors and Gates

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Iron

Two 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Seats of a Twig and Foliage Design
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 19th century cast iron garden seat of a twig and foliage design.
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Antique 1860s English Patio and Garden Furniture

French Wood Bench with Cast Iron Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wood Bench with Cast Iron Base Seat H: 17"
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20th Century French Benches

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Iron

Folke Bensow, "Näfvequarn" Cast Iron and European Oak Bench, 1920s
By Folke Bensow
Located in Berlin, DE
Folke Bensow, park bench, cast iron, replaced European oak seat. Composed by Architect Folke
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron and Leather Bar Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
Imbued with an unmistakable heirloom feel, these vintage bar stools have elaborately cast iron
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Mid-20th Century American Other Stools

Materials

Iron

A Set of Four Neoclassical Inspired Cast Iron Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Four Neoclassical Inspired Cast Iron Armchairs with Lattice Seats Finished in Citrus
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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Iron

1900 s American Cast Iron Ice Cream Parlor Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing 1900's American Ice Cream table with swing out chairs with oak wood seats and cast iron
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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century English Cast Iron Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome pair of English cast iron chairs, circa 1881, with beautiful patterns in the cast
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs

"Tete a Tete" Seat
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
being able to gaze into their eyes! The S-shaped seat is made from cast iron, and the intricate
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Garden Seat
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A two-seat garden bench. Ornate cast iron end supports with timber seat, wonderful color. Old
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

English Seat, c1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely English seat with cast iron side panels in a tree branch motif. Late 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Chairs by Folke Bensow for the Näfveqvarns Bruk
By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Modern Classicism Trädgårdsmöbeln N:2 chairs in painted cast iron with lacquered wood
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs

Val d Osne Foundry Garden Seat Bench France c1870
Located in Stamford, CT
A cast-iron garden seat in Gothic style, with pierced seat, tracery on back and apron, and
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Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Garden Armchair in Iron
Located in Paris, FR
VERY UNUSUAL MODEL OF HIGHBACK GARDEN ARMCHAIR; STRUCTURE IN CAST IRON AND BACK AND SEATS MADE WITH
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20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Iron Painted Whippet Dog Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Regal pair of cast iron Whippet dogs, seated at attention. Fitted as table lamps with 3-way socket
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20th Century Table Lamps

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Iron

Rustic Wood Iron Bench
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
cast iron base with split log seat
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Bill Lishman Rocker
Located in Miami, FL
Great Free Form Rocking Chair With A Cast-Iron Tractor Seat And Backrest.Only 300 Pieces Ever
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Chairs

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Iron

Barcelona Theatre Chair
Located in New York, NY
Original Theatre char from Barcelona Ca. 1930.Heavy cast iron base with leather upholstery seat.
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20th Century Spanish Armchairs

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Iron, Steel

Set of eight French folding chairs Ca 1940
Located in New York, NY
A set of French folding chairs Ca. 1940 Four with arms, four side, cast iron with wood
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Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

1920 Spalding Rowing Machine, Sporting Equipment
By Spalding
Located in Hudson, NY
Labeled. Working. Excellent vintage condition. Very heavy construction, with cast iron, pine wood
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Bandstand Bench Produced by Walter Macfarlane Co. Glasgow
Located in Manchester, GB
as sit on the main seat. The cast iron is in excellent condition and has been stripped and primed
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Early 20th Century Scottish Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Unique French Tripod Stool, circa 1950
Located in Wilnis, UT
oak wood with cast iron supports. The round seat has a perforated hole in the middle, all together
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

19th Century Swivel Ship Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blond mahogany with cast iron pedestal and coated canvas seat. To facilitate the use of this chair
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Antique 19th Century English Swivel Chairs

Singer Work Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Singer cast iron work chair with hardwood seat and sprung backrest. Height adjustable, original
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Vintage 1930s English Chairs

Four Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
4 dining chairs with arm shell and upholstered seat on a white enameled cast iron pedestal base
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Ornate Church Pews
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of rare cast iron pews, new hard wood seat, backrest and paint. Unusual and highly ornate
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Vintage 1970s English Benches

Double-Sided Park Bench
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A double sided cast iron garden seat. Excellent quality casting in a rare design, this type of
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Early 20th Century English Benches

Pair of Gold Coast Bar Stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair Gold Rush Period cast iron bar stools with wooden seats These could be upholstered or used
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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Materials

Metal

Red Singer Stool
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Singer cast iron stool with hardwood seat. Height adjustable, worn old red paint finish
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Vintage 1930s English Stools

Long Chapel Bench
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A long chapel house swing back bench. Cast iron supports with pitch pine seat with original
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Early 20th Century English Benches

Swing Back Chapel Bench
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Chapel benches. Cast iron supports with pitch pine seat and back rest. Untouched factory
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Coalbrookdale Rustic Pattern Bench
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Coalbrookdale Rustic pattern cast iron garden seat. English Circa 1870. This design, number
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Vintage 1960s Ercol Nest of Blonde "Pebble" Coffee Tables
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Original early 20th century singer sewing chair. Cast iron base and wooden seat and back which
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20th Century English Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Beech

Antique Industrial Empire Openwork Adjustable Barber s Chair, 1900s
Located in Warsaw, PL
cast iron. The seat and backrest have been upholstered in genuine leather in chocolate brown color. The
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Antique Early 1900s Empire Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Tandem Lab Desk
By E.H. Sheldon Co.
Located in Aurora, OR
. Made of solid maple and oak with brass hardware, the tandem swivel seats have cast iron arms. There are
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Maple, Oak

Edwardian Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
the chair an exceptional look. The chair stands on the four-legged base with a cast iron plate
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Cast Iron Seated Cat Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique cast iron seated cat doorstop seated on a stoop with an expressive face.
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Vintage 1930s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Seated Cat Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique cast iron seated cat doorstop seated on a stoop with an expressive face. Two are available
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Vintage 1930s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Victorian Velocipede
Located in Aurora, OR
frame. It also maintained the original wooden pedals with a decorative cast iron seat bracket.
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bicycle Seat Mold
Located in Round Top, TX
A very rare American cast iron bicycle seat mold from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Monumental 19th Century Cast Iron Squirrel Garden Bench / Seat
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
An impressive 19th century cast iron squirrel garden bench / seat of monumental proportions, by
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Antique 1870s Scottish Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Second Empire Period Cast Bronze X Frame Stool and Cast Iron Shaped Seat
Located in Wells, ME
French Second Empire period cast bronze X frame stool with shaped iron seat, original finish
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Stools

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Late 19th Century Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Stamped Seat Garden Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa late 19th century pair of Victorian style cast iron garden chairs in a white painted finish
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Large Victorian Cast Iron Gazebo Architectural Garden Seat Dome
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Massive cast iron Victorian style gazebo of an architectural importance. Stands in at nearly
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Architectural Elements

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Dining Table with Swing Out Seats
Located in Hudson, NY
An antique Industrial 1930s cast iron base dining table, with six cast iron and wood swing out
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Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Sets

Early 20th Century Decorative Hand Cast Iron Park Bench with Contoured Seats
Located in Houston, TX
gardens. The supports were hand cast in iron and the seats are made of teak wood and are easily
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Benches

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Cast Iron Side Chairs with Teak Slat Seats by Emil Hauser, New York
By Emil Hauser
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Set of three cast iron side chairs with Teak slat seats. A very rare design by an American foundry
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Vintage 1930s American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Heraldic Lion Doorstop
Located in Essex, MA
A generously proportioned , black painted cast iron door stop, the seated lion with its front
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Early 20th Century British Sculptures

Coalbrookdale Nastutium Bench
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Hungerford, GB
A 19th Coalbrookdale cast iron two-seat Nasturtium Pattern bench. This bench is well made and
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Seats For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron seats for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, all cast iron seats available were constructed with great care. Find 349 antique and vintage cast iron seats at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 43 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Cast iron seats have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron seats are generally popular furniture pieces, but industrial, Victorian and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many cast iron seats are appealing in their simplicity, but Get Back, Inc., Pepe Cortés and Folke Bensow produced popular cast iron seats that are worth a look.

How Much are Cast Iron Seats?

Cast iron seats can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,433, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $2,602,628.
Questions About Cast Iron Seats
  • 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 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

    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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether 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.