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German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
German Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms flanked bij lions.  
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Fireback with a Landsknecht, Gothic, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
The landsknechts were mercenary soldiers who were an important military force through 15th and 16th century, Europe.    
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic 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 an unknown coat of arms. It is in a good
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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 consisting of two eagles and a crown. The
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique German Coat of Arms Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does
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Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Louis XV Nünckirchen Fireback / Backsplash
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 Early 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century, German Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century German Louis XIV fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast
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Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century German Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback has a
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

German Fireback with the Allegory of Salvation, Gothic, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Gothic German fireback with The Allegory of Salvation.  
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th-18th 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.
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Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

German Jezus and a Samaritan Woman at the Jacobian Well Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
well. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made
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20th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century German David and Goliath Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century German Gothic fireback with David and Goliath. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Pillar Cabinet, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
High Biedermeier pillar cabinet from southern Germany around 1825. Cherry wood veneered on softwood
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Materials

Iron

Green Cast Aluminum Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial hanging lamp cast aluminum and clear glass Weight: 1.19 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique German Figural Owl Desk Bell Original Glass Eyes D.R.G.M.
Located in Toledo, OH
Rare German figural owl desk bell with original glass eyes. Marked on the bottom D.R.G.M. #192197
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Antique Early 1900s German Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

16th-17th Century German Jacobian Well Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th-17th century German Gothic fireback with Jezus and a Samaritan woman at the Jacobian well.  
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Gray Cast Aluminum Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Wall Lamp Scone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall or ceiling lamp cast aluminum, clear glass For use inside Weight: 2.75 kg
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Industrial Cast Aluminium Wall Light with Red Glass from Eow, 1970s
By EOW GDR
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial wall light made in Germany by EOW during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, a
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Exceptional Three-Flamed Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass anodized, perforated metal sheet and tube, the lamp needs 3 x E27 / E
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

German Mahogany Brass Nautical Binnacle, Maker Kreuziger Hamburg 11 Circa 1870
By Georg Hechelmann Hamburg
Located in Charleston, SC
mounted and has painted cast iron port and starboard navigator balls that are adjustable on cast brass
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Antique 1870s German Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Black Medical Metal Mirror Cast Base Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black Medical desk light Black metal, metal mirror and cast base Including dent in back shade
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cosack Rare Telescope Wall Lamp by Cosack Leuchten, Germany, 1950s
By Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
(Jaguar green) sculptural cast iron base and sculptural sheet metal lampshade with beautiful polished
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal

Berlin Iron Long Necklace, Georgian Era
Located in Stamford, CT
wealthy and asked for support by means of turning their gold over for iron jewelry. German
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German Chain Necklaces

Green Enamel German Bauhaus Bankers lamp model 2268 by Jacobus, 1920/30s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green Enamel German Bauhaus Bankers lamp model 2268 by Jacobus, 1920/30s 2,5 meter black cotton
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Style Carrara Marble Dining Table, Germany, 1970
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Madrid, ES
Tulip-inspired base made of white lacquered casted iron in Germany, circa 1970. The rounded
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Mid Century Industrial Iron Aluminum Conical Pendant Rust Appliqué VEB GDR
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A mid century industrial rusty iron & aluminum ceiling pendant with glass cover by VEB of Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Iron

American 20th Century "German Shepherd" Doorstop
Located in Charleston, SC
American 20th Century Cast Iron "German Shepherd"doorstop
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Early 20th Century American Doors and Gates

Singer Work Chair
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent ply
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

17th Century Jezus Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century German fireback with Jezus. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown
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Antique 17th Century German Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Decoration Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century German Victorian fireback with various decorations. The fireback is made of cast iron
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century Fireback Picturing Flora
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Flora, goddess of spring and flowers We always have 500+ antique firebacks in stock in all styles and dimensions that can be ordered on line. See our website for our current stock...
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Antique 18th Century German Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Man and Woman Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century German fireback with a man and a woman. Cast at the Lauffacher Foundry.
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Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. The
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Fireback Picturing Flora
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Flora, goddess of spring and flowers. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Renaissance Fireback/Backsplash depicting Elisha the Widow’s Oil, 16th-17th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
cast iron. Origin: Germany. The fireback is in good condition and does not have cracks.
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Antique Early 17th Century German Renaissance Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Judgement of Paris Fireback, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
back with some additional cast iron, also to fill some original casting holes. Also the back has been
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Elisha the Widow’s Oil, 20th Century, Victorian Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German fireback in victorian style depiting Elisha & the Widow’s Oil. The fireback
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20th Century German Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century Dutch Pro Patria Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
closeness of the Netherlands. The fireback is probably cast in Germany where iron ore is found and which
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Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Iron

18th Century Fireback with Arms of France
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century German fireback with arms of France.
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Year Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback in which the year of production, 1696, is cast. The fireback is from the Louis XIV
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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Judgment of Solomon Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
making a ruling. The date of production, 1664, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is from the
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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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 1000...
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Coat of Arms Fireback of the Schmittburg-Orsbeck Alliance, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Fireback with the coat of arms of the alliance of Orsbeck and Schenk of Schmittburg. Described by P. Palasi ('Plaques de cheminées héraldiques'; item 183), who indicates that only 3 ...
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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks. ...
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp from Horax, 1930s
By Horax
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage green enamel bauhaus table lamp made by Horax in Germany during the 1930s. Cast iron base
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Bakelite Desk Lamp from Nolta Lux, 1930s
By Nolta-Lux
Located in Kojetice, CZ
gooseneck and cast iron base with original switch. Socket for E 27 lightbulbs .Diameter of the shade is 17
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Grey Explosion-Proof Factory Bunker Cage Lamp from EOW, 1960s
By EOW GDR
Located in Kojetice, CZ
mines - Made of cast iron and explosion-proof glass - Porcelain socket requires E 27 lightbulbs
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Bünte und Remmler Desk Lamp 1930s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Nijmegen, NL
cast iron base marked with BUR and an enamel shade. It is rewired and restored.
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Vintage Enamel Industrial Factory Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial lamp. Black enamel shade. White interior cast iron top. Weight: 2.2 kg / 4.9 lb All
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Industrial Workshop Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel interior, a cast iron base with original switch and arm with two adjustable joints. Original
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Gray Vintage Industrial Metal Mirror Wooden Tripod Floor Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial spotlight on wooden tripod. Adjustable height and angle. Metal spot with clear glass and metal mirror inside. Measures: Total height as shown in picture 190 cm....
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial 1930s Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s black enamel factory light. Cast iron top. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Metal Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large industrial wall light. Cast aluminium, cast iron, brass shade and clear glass Weight
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Green Metal Vintage Industrial Frosted Glass Wall Light Scone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast aluminium Industrial wall light frosted glass cast iron wall piece: 4 holes to secure
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Amazing Huge Nautical Copper Brass Cargo Pendant Lights
Located in Hopewell, NJ
bracket is heavy cast iron finished in black. Wired for US, wiring is fairly new, has regular porcelain
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Vintage 1960s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Silver Aluminum Vintage Industrial Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Medical wall light by Hanau . sollux Aluminum body with wooden ring. Cast iron wall mount
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.