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German Napoleon III Style Man Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German Napoleon III style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a
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20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

German Napoleon III Style Bacchus Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks.  
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20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Louis XV Style Horse Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century German Louis XV style fireback with a horse. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Louis XV Style Bacchus Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks.  
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Fireback with a coat of arms consisting of two eagles and a crown. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 10...
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Neo-Gothic Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century German fireback with a neo-gothic decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron
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Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Napoleon III Style Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have
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20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century German Pomona Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century German fireback with the goddess Pomona. Goddess of fruitful abundance. We have a
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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Louis XV Style Horse Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century German Louis XV style fireback with a horse. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Gothic Style Adam and Eve Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Gothic style German fireback with Adam and Eve. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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20th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century German Gothic Religious Theme Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Victorian Flower Basket Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks, but has
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Victorian Flower Basket Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks, but has
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

20th Century German Religious Theme Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Gothic style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast
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20th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Victorian Rural Scene Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century German Victorian period fireback with a rural scene. The fireback is made of cast
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large 16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 16th century German gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Louis XV Style "Rural Scene Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German Louis XV fireback with a rural scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Louis XV Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique German Judgement of Solomon Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition, no cracks.
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Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition, no cracks.
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
German Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. 20th century. The fireback is made of cast
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

20th Century German Mercury Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century German 'Mercury' fireback/backplash. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a
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20th Century German Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Neoclassical Flower Basket Fireback, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback has a crack on the top but can still be
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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

Materials

Iron

16th Century German Gothic Apostle James Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century German Gothic fireback with Apostle James, pillars and other decorations. This very
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Louis XV Nünckirchen Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
foundry at Neunkirchen in Germany which operated since 1593. The date of production, 1729, is also cast in
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Neoclassical Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century German Neoclassical style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. It is in a good
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20th Century German Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th-19th Century German Pomona Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century German fireback with the goddess Pomona. Goddess of fruitful abundance. She is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Louis XV Flower Basket Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century German Louis XV fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th-17th Century German Gothic Religious Theme Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th-17th Century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron
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Antique Early 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th-17th Century German Gothic Religious Theme Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th-17th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron
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Antique Early 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Sheet Holder with Label Clip from the 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful Art Deco sheet holder from the 1920/1030s. Adjustable in height and grade. Holds sheets up to a size of 8 x 12" / 210 x 297mm. In excellent condition. Height appr 15...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Desk Accessories

18th Century German Louis XV Flower Basket Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century German Louis XV period fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German Louis XIV style fireback with a Coat of Arms. The fireback is made of cast
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Napoleon III Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks.  
Category

20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Napoleon III Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks.
Category

20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Louis XV Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century German Louis XV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast
Category

20th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Category

20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Category

20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Louis XV Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Category

20th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique German Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. It is in a
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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

Materials

Iron

Antique German Mary of Kevelaer Fireback, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
". The date of production, 1730, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Victorian Period Flower Basket Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
made of cast iron and has a black color. The fireback is in good condition, with no cracks.
Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique German Mary of Kevelaer Fireback, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition
Category

Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique German Judgement of Solomon Fireback, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century German Louis XIV period fireback with a Judgement of Solomon. A Solomon Judgment is in
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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Louis XV Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The
Category

Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Louis XV Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The
Category

Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Louis XV Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century German Louis XV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German Louis XIV style fireback with a Coat of Arms. The fireback is made of cast
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century, German Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition, no cracks.
Category

Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Napoleon III Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition, no cracks.
Category

Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique German Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Napoleon III Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.  
Category

Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

16th - 17th Century German Gothic Religious Theme Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not
Category

Antique Early 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

20th Century German Napoleon III Style The Pub Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German Napoleon III style fireback with a pub scene. The fireback is made of cast
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20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Small German Neo-Gothic Venus Fire Back, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
fertility. The fire back is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter patina. The fire back is in a good
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20th Century German Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique German Renaissance Adoration of the Magi Fireback, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
of the Magi. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique German Judgement of Solomon Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century German Louis XIV period fireback with a Judgement of Solomon. A Solomon Judgment is in
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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German Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic German cast iron available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and glass, every German cast iron was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a German cast iron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A German cast iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Victorian and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German cast iron over the years, but those crafted by Glashütte Limburg, VEB Leuchten and Bünte und Remmler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Cast Iron?

Prices for a German cast iron can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $69 and can go as high as $103,635, while the average can fetch as much as $950.
Questions About German Cast Iron
  • 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 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 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

    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.