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Amazing Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
cast iron interior.
It is in a lovely condition and ready to be installed.
The opening
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Contemporary Cast Iron Bicycle Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century cast iron sculpture of a bicycle racer on a solid cast iron rectangular base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised floral design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron "When Pigs Fly" Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage cast iron "When Pigs Fly" bank, circa 1940s. The piece is in well worn condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Fancy Torchères/Candlesticks in Gilded Cast Iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy torchères/candlesticks in gilded cast iron
Spiral-shaped body, made of iron. With a wide
Category
20th Century French Torchères
Materials
Iron
$1,415 Sale Price
20% Off
A Polished brass Firegrate in the Georgian Manner
Located in London, GB
matching urn finials above. Decorative cast iron back behind. English, 20th century.
Width At Front: 706
Category
20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Heavy Antique Chemist
s Mortar, English, Cast Iron, Decorative Planter, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique chemist's mortar. An English, cast iron decorative planter pot, dating to
Category
Antique 1750s British Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Original Painted Cast Iron Cow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted cast iron cow figure is in good as found condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Cast Iron Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cast iron wall art featuring a variety of symbols and shapes. This art would make a great
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
A great Victorian casted iron candle stick, Germany
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Grouping of Cast Iron Miniature Buildings
Located in Norwalk, CT
Including monumental miniatures book.
Category
20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Iron
$1,250 / set
A Pair of Cast Iron Urns
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A pair of painted cast iron neoclassical urns with fluted bodies, swag decoration and domed lids
Category
Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
$1,466
Vintage Boston Terrier / Bulldog Cast Iron Doorstop
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage Boston Terrier / Bulldog cast iron doorstop, circa 1940s. The doorstop measures
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Swedish Decorative "J.
C.G. Bolinder" Cast Iron Urns
By J.
C.G. Bolinder
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique cast iron urns from Sweden made during the late 19th century, around 1870. The garden urns
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Urns
Materials
Iron
Large Decorative German Vintage Hand Painted Cast Iron Milk Can Barrel Vase 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, decorative one-of-a-kind piece of a large hand-painted vintage cast iron milk barrel
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Iron
Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920
Very large and sculptural nutcracker
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large antique distressed cast iron garden urn.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Urns
Materials
Iron
$1,895 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Cast Iron Bust of Young Woman
Located in London, GB
A charming and beautiful antique cast iron bust depicting a young woman with grapes in her hair
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Busts
Materials
Iron
Miniature Cast Iron Boston Terrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun miniature cast iron Boston Terrier is in original paint and in fine condition.Very rare to
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic Farm Work Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Substantial dining table having two decorative cast iron pedestal bases, which support a large
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
Period Regency Brass
Steel Register Grate
Located in London, GB
scroll and leaf capitals with bullseye end panel above, the pierced brass fret with decorative cast iron
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Dogs
By Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of 19th Century cast iron dogs with black finish and natural areas of rust.
From the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$7,066 / set
1985 Italy Cast Iron Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Cast Iron Throne
By Urano Palma
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Heavy Vintage Decorative Planter, French, Cast Iron, Jardiniere, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy vintage decorative planter. A French, enamelled cast iron jardiniere in Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Cow Doorstop with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron Cow doorstop in pasture. This cow doorstop has amazing wear to the iron and paint. Great
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Cast Iron Warwick Vases
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very finely cast pair of cast iron models of the renowned Warwick Vase circa 1870. While the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Bacchus Doorstop
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Cast Iron Bacchus Doorstop
Antique Bacchus Cast-Iron Doorstop he is Bearded and has
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Urns
Materials
Iron
Swedish Modern Art Deco Cast Iron Box by Husqvarna, Sweden, 1930s
By Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant cast iron box manufactured by Husqvarna, Sweden, during the 1930s. The lid is decorated
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Outdoor Figure of a Holy Man Statue
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor cast iron statue of a religious leader wearing a long robe with a removable staff (SIGNED
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Green Painted Rooster Sculpture Door Stop
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very sturdy cast iron sculpture of a rooster. Could be used on a console or kitchen counter as a
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Door Stop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Ongar, GB
A charming vintage cast iron door stop in the form of a Boston terrier dog. These weee original
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Outdoor Urns
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Victorian black painted cast iron outdoor urns with scalloped round edge raised on
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Urns
Materials
Iron
$7,500 / set
Pair of 19 Century Cast Iron Urns
Located in London, Park Royal
19th French century cast iron urns. Scrolled decorative handles.
Very nice patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Urns
Materials
Iron
$3,015 / set
Russian Cast Iron Komsomol Dedicated Sculptural Signed Statue
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual Russian cast iron figure of a man in uniform standing on a rock signed
Category
20th Century Russian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Vases
Materials
Iron
Imposing Antique Georgian Style Brass Firegrate with Griffins
Foliage
Located in London, GB
, the shaped iron front bars flanked by engraved side panels. Decorative cast iron back with figure to
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Michael Schilkin, Bear, Cast-iron wall sculpture, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Michael Schilkin
Bear
A cast-iron wall low relief sculpture of a walking bear.
Signed lower
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
A SUPERB 19th CENTURY CAST IRON ROYAL COAT OF ARMS
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A mid 19th century cast iron coat of arms with the most fabulous original polychrome and gilded
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This evocative 19th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture captures the profound emotion and exquisite
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Gerhard Marcks
Europa And The Bull
cast iron plaque
By Gerhard Marcks
Located in Sharon, CT
Cast iron low relief sculpture of 'Europa and the Bull' by The Bauhaus Sculptor Gerhard Marcks
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19Thc Cast Iron Lion Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc cast iron door stop of a big brave lion is in fine as found condition.
Category
Antique 1870s American Adirondack Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare cast iron and wrought iron horse head halter holder, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique halter door. Wrought iron bar ending with an elegant sculpted cast iron horse’s head
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Garden Statues, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of small 19th century Italian cast iron garden statues, or figurines representing the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Lion Decorations, Circa 1940
s
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully detailed cast iron lion decorations from England. They are finished in black
Category
Vintage 1940s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Circa 1870 Pair of English Cast Iron Lion Doorstops
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of cast iron doorstops - lions rampant with shields. Well modelled. A true facing pair
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$650 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Cast-Iron Eagle Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a cast-iron figural eagle doorstop, circa early 20th century. The eagle is depicted with
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Iron
19th French Cast Iron Urn
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Heavy 19th French Louis XV cast iron urn with patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Urns
Materials
Iron
English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, cast iron unicorn with a custom attached base stand. Great detail can be seen in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Basket of Flowers Cast Iron Doorstop
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century cast iron basket of flowers doorstop, Anglo-American. Worn soft old enamel paint
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1940s Painted Cast Iron Metal Sculpture of Boston Terrier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s painted cast iron metal sculpture of Boston Terrier Dog is nicely patinated adding depth to
Category
Vintage 1940s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Brown Figure Door Stop Musician Violinist
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Brown Figure Door Stop Musician Violinist
Continental
Cast Iron
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Cast Iron Tower Clock Face
Located in Ongar, GB
A stunning large 19th century French tower clock face made from iron which has old weathered paint
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Chinese Cast Iron Longevity Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Ceiling Rose Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian style cast iron English ceiling rose wall panel.
Dating to circa 1850, this
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Val D
Osne Cast Iron Sculpture on Stone Pedestal
By Val D
Osne Foundry
Located in Astoria, NY
French Cast Iron Sculpture on Stone Pedestal, cast by Val D'Osne Foundry, Paris, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised floral design, this vintage mortar was once used in a traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
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Decorative Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the decorative cast iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each decorative cast iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Find 1616 options for an antique or vintage decorative cast iron now, or shop our selection of 36 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a decorative cast iron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each decorative cast iron bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one decorative cast iron that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hubley Manufacturing Company, Jens Harald Quistgaard and Dansk Designs produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for a decorative cast iron at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $23 on the low end and $274,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Decorative Cast Iron
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
- What are cast iron columns?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cast 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.
- Who invented cast iron?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
- Does cast-iron furniture rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cast 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, 2023Cast 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.
- When were cast iron beds made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
- Are cast iron columns hollow?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether 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, 2023Yes, 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.
- Do cast iron tables rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- Do cast iron Firebacks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, 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.
- How do I hang a cast iron bell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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 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, 2022Cast 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2021Cast 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
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, 2022Yes, 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, 2023Whether 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.
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