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19th Century French Painter s Display Easel
Located in Winter Park, FL
beechwood with cast iron crank and gear mechanism. Tripod legs with adjustable extensions. Sturdy and well
Category

Antique 19th Century French Easels

Materials

Iron

A Rare Gueridon Centre Table from the French Restoration Period
Located in London, GB
Made in cast iron with turned stem and tripod base draped in gilded acanthus leaves and finishing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Revival Center Tables

Materials

Iron

early 20th Century Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1900's Draughting Table with Breadboard Top on tripod Cast Iron base. Complete with Height and
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Turn of the Century French Metal Bottle Dryer
Located in High Point, NC
A metal bottle dryer from France, circa 1900. A cast iron stand on tripod feet supports a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Iron, Steel

Franklin Terrestrial Table Globe by Nims Co, New York
By H.B. Nims Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
cast iron base, the cartouche reading “The Franklin Terrestrial Globe, 12 inches in diameter containing
Category

Antique 19th Century American Globes

Materials

Iron

A 15-inch terrestrial floor globe by Nims Co
By H.B. Nims Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
’, all raised on an ornate tripod cast iron stand decorated with acanthus leaves and triple petal feet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Globes

Materials

Brass

Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
with black leather (new leather condition). The base of the tripod is cast iron. This chair is very
Category

Antique 1890s French British Colonial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

W. G. Grace Pub Table
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A very good quality Victorian cast iron pub table. The round tripod table has an oak top and three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Tables

Antique Cast Iron Tripod Side Table Étagère Animal Legs
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant and versatile cast iron tripod side table doubles as an étagère. It features finely
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Antique 1860s German Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Tripod Two, Tier Etagere, Circa 1880
By Zimmerman Workshop
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A cast metal tripod  Two -tier etagere attributed to Zimmermann of Hanau, circa 1880. Cast
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Antique Late 19th Century German Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Round Brass Tops Cast Iron Tripod Bases End Side Tables
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of decorative cast iron bases round brass tops end side lamp tables.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Oak Music Stand on Adjustable Iron Rod with Tripod Base by Imperial
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Oak music stand on adjustable iron rod with cast iron tripod base. American, 19th century
Category

20th Century American Music Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
on a desirable rusted appearance, standing on a decorative painted cast iron tripod base.  Ideal for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Eugene Dietzgen Cast Iron and Wood Small Drafting Work Table Desk Tripod Base
By Dietzgen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cast iron and wood small drafting work table by Eugene Dietzgen. Item features cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Cultured Marble and Cast-Iron Bistro Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
standard, the whole raised on a “foliate-and-scroll” cast iron tripodal base.
Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Circa 1900 Edwardian Black Iron and Black Vitrolite Glass Tripod Table
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring an Black Cast Iron tripod base with original vintage round, rounded edge one inch Black Vitrolite
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Center Tables

Materials

Iron

French Gueridon Bistro Table - Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handsome French gueridon bistro table, travertine top with brass rim on a decorative cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century French Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Iron

Vintage Marble Top Iron Base Bistro Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage marble top, heavy cast iron tripodal base bistro table. Seats two. A charming addition
Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Vintage French Beaux Arts Style Cast Iron Marble Top Bistro Dining Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
is 23.38 Diameter and is supported by an impressive cast iron tripodal base. The base is decorated
Category

Vintage 1940s French Beaux Arts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Clockwork Rotisserie Spit Jack
Located in Birmingham, AL
four claw feet with brass handle, a winding key, cast iron tripod spit Stand with 8 spit hooks, and a
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Antique 1840s French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Cast Iron Bistro Pub Side Table with Painted Metal Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
time in outdoor French cafes. Its heavy cast iron tripod base features escargot feet that transform
Category

Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th C. American Folding Bookstand
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century American bookstand resting upon a thin, unadorned cast iron tripod stand with a
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Cast Iron Base by Jules Lebegue
By J. Lebegue Cie
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century terrestrial globe features its original cast iron tripod base with claw feet
Category

Antique 19th Century French Globes

Materials

Iron

Jo Hammerborg Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Floor Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Norwalk, CT
and cast iron tripod base. Featuring rosewood body with steel rings.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rosewood

Celestial Globe Con Tripode, USA, 1900
By Rand McNally Co.
Located in Milan, IT
American paper mâché celestial globe, wooden horizon circle, cast iron tripod. Showing the
Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

French Iron Garden Table with Marble Top, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
to the central spiraling pillar. The pillar connects to a cast iron tripod base detailed with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Rare 1920s Jigsaw Globe on Metal Tripod
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
in spelter metal. The globe rests on a cast iron tripod stand with metal rod down the center and
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Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Globes

Materials

Metal

Terrestrial Globe G.thomas Editor Paris
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Terrestrial globe G. Thomas editor Paris of the end of the 19th century Elegant cast iron
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes

Materials

Iron

Rare and Original 1800s Childs Wire Mannequin
Located in Peekskill, NY
. The base is an interesting and ornate cast iron tripod with 2 rods for the legs. The top has a nice
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Ocean liner saloon chair for P O
Located in London, GB
Company). Cast iron tripod base with Lion's heads. Drop in seat pad. This can be re-upholstered if
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Rotisserie Spit
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
jack raised on four claw feet with a handle, a winding key, cast iron tripod spit Stand with 7 spit
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Cast Stone, Iron

1930s Detroit Machinist Vintage Industrial Floor Lamp Monumental NYC Loft Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
a very heavy Deco-inspired cast iron tripod stand, complete with castors, which can be removed to
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

French 19th Century Bistro Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
cast iron tripodal pedestal base with feet ornamented with dolphin fish. A most-handsome side or
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble

Mechanical Rotisserie Spit, 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
jack raised on four claw feet with a handle, a winding key, cast iron tripod spit Stand with 6 spit
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Frank Ligtelijn Globe 2000 Floor Lamp RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1960
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
reflector. Standing on a chromed metal rod and cast iron tripod base. The sphere is adjustable for up or
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

19th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Iron Stand Signed J. Lebegue Cie
By J. Lebegue Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
piece sits on a green painted cast iron tripod base decorated with paw feet and masks figures. The stem
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Globes

Materials

Iron

1920s Large Adjustable Camera Stand by Ansco- AGFA Company Binghampton, NY
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size unusual adjustable photographers camera stand by Ansco on a cast iron tripod base with
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Campbell–Stokes Sphere ( Sunshine Recorder )
Located in London, GB
mounted in a heavy cast iron tripod base. The Campbell–Stokes recorder is a type of sunshine recorder
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Vintage Cast Iron Articulating Tripod Base Drafting Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage American drafting table with cast iron articulating tripod base, having Industrial knobs
Category

Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Green Ornate Plant Stand Tripod Pedestal Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian cast iron green ornate plant stand tripod pedestal table. Item features heavy
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Oak Articulating Tripod Base Drafting Table , TILT / SWIVEL
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table with Iron Base.. Adjustable height from 30 inches tall to 38
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Garden Table with Marble Top and Decorative Tripod Base
Located in Pembroke, MA
This French cast iron garden table has an old green painted finish and features a highly decorate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Vtg Cast Iron Hoof Foot French Regency Style Black Slate Top Tripod Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage cast iron hoof foot French Regency style black slate top tripod side table. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century European Regency Side Tables

Materials

Slate, Iron

Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Tripod cast iron metal Candleholder Germany 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sculptural candleholder Origin: Germany Material: cast iron Decade: 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

1950s Japanese Black Cast Iron Three Footed Tripod Bowl Vessel Planter Ikebana
By Isamu Noguchi, Bonniers
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A cast iron three footed tripod bowl from Japan circa 1950s. similar to Isamu Noguchis designs for
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Scientific Physiological Instruments for Sound and Light
Located in Haarlem, NL
on heavy cast iron tripods. The cone has a glass stand, the rest has metal stands. The rotating
Category

Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Quartz, Iron

1900s L ecole Art Co. New York Industrial Iron Adjustable Tripod Artist Easel
Located in Thiensville, WI
Extremely rare antique early 1900s L'ecole Art Co. cast iron artist's easel. Adjustable height, 3
Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Easels

Materials

Metal, Iron

1960s French Cast Iron Brasserie Table with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
A cast-iron table from 1960s France with an elegant bistro aesthetic. The profile of the cast iron
Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Victorian 9 Arm 12 Pot Garden Plant Stand Pedestal Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
holders, cast iron construction, tripod pedestal base, very nice antique item, quality craftsmanship
Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard Modernist Tripod Iron Candle or Incense Holder Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Jens Quistgaard tripod cast iron candle or incense holder by Dansk. The modernist design looks
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Base Wood Top Drafting Table - Art Easel or Hostess Stand
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique American Industrial age gold painted adjustable tripod cast Iron base drafting table, art
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Scalloped Brass Tripod Side Table, 1940s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A mid-century modern tripod form brass, iron and glass round side table circa 1945. It features a
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Neoclassical French Iron and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
black glass tray with a brass gallery and a tripod cast iron base. We love the stability of this fixture
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Oscar Bach Style Moorish Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
iron Stand with circular tripod cast iron base.
Category

Early 20th Century American Moorish Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Terrestrial globe, Merzbach Falk, , Belgium, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century globe signed Merzbach & Falk, 1882 in Brussels. This globe has a cast-iron frame
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Christopher Columbus Centennial Cane Holder in Carved Ebonized Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
cast iron handles on tripod foot, each terminating with stylized lion heads; a commemorate masterpiece
Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

ARTS AND CRAFTS GUERIDON or PLANT STAND, Brass gallery, ca.1870
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
spindled brass gallery, supported on a three armed cast iron section, with tripod brass legs This item
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Gueridon

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Cast Iron Tripod For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast iron tripod you’re looking for. Each cast iron tripod for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cast iron tripod — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A cast iron tripod made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cast iron tripod over the years, but those crafted by Dietzgen, Digsmed and Jean-Michel Frank are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Tripod?

Prices for a cast iron tripod can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $44,433, while the average can fetch as much as $1,499.
Questions About Cast Iron Tripod
  • 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 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.