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Cast Iron Bamboo Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Located in Brussels , BE
Hallway coat rack shaped like a bamboo tree mae of cast-iron. Made in France in early 20th century.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bamboo Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Cast Iron Bamboo Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
H 81.89 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Cast Iron Bamboo Motif Hallway Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
A free standing antique French patinated cast iron coat rack or hallway tree featuring a sculptural
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Gilt Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Clothing Valet Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Gilt cast iron faux bamboo form valet with all the necessary racks for your daily clothes
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Wall Hooks Hangers on New Black Wooden Support
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique cast iron faux bamboo coat rack or hangers coming from an authentic original late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Iron Bench
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency, faux bamboo cast iron bench. The bench has the original fabric with a white
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Iron Bench
Faux Bamboo Iron Bench
H 27.25 in W 47.25 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Cast Iron Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo cast iron glass top coffee table.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese outdoor cast iron garden lantern with gold finch and bamboo design. Round gold finch
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Fire Screen Hollywood Regency Iron and Gold Leaf Faux Bamboo Mid 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Panel fire screen iron forged with wild faux bamboo. This beautiful and elegant spark saver or
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Bamboos High Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
. Wiring 14W bulb, 220Volt and switch included, lamp holder type E27, bulb not included. On casted iron
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Bamboos High Floor Lamp
Bamboos High Floor Lamp
H 68.9 in Dm 7.88 in
Floor Lamp Bamboos Medium
Located in Paris, FR
. Wiring 14W bulb, 220Volt and switch included, lamp Holder type E27, bulb not included. On casted iron
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Floor Lamp Bamboos Medium
Floor Lamp Bamboos Medium
H 51.19 in Dm 7.88 in
Bamboo Vanity table Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lovely bamboo vanity mirror with cast iron decorative frame , standing on three solid legs with
Category

20th Century European Bohemian Table Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Bamboo Vanity table Mirror
Bamboo Vanity table Mirror
H 25.5 in W 17 in D 7 in
Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Panda and Bamboo" lighting lanterns. A rare themed pair of heavy quality, hand cast iron lanterns
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
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H 11 in W 5 in D 5 in
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door. Bird and bamboo
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Iron

English Faux Bamboo Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Hastings, GB
Fabulous, fully stamped faux bamboo café table in cast iron, finished to replicate the look of
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

English Faux Bamboo Table, Early 20th Century
English Faux Bamboo Table, Early 20th Century
H 27.96 in W 42.13 in D 27.96 in
Bamboo
Located in PARIS, FR
, cast iron, cement and steel.  His artistic research, in fact, is characterized by his experimentation
Category

2010s Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Other Medium

Bamboo
H 82.68 in W 7.88 in
Rarest Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp n°2081 - Austria 1960's
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Vienna. The lamp was made of cast iron and metal with brass details, textured glass and a bamboo stem
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Golden Metal Bamboo Umbrella Stand Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
golden metal. The handle features a bamboo stick with scratches and a small dent. Through the cast
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
the sides show cast iron x-supports with medallion detail. Brass finished caps applied at the knees
Category

Vintage 1950s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Burl

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model BB2/20A, Globe Bamboo Stand
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, enameled cast iron. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of each base 'Made in Japan'. All original
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Austrian Midcentury Brass Bamboo Umbrella Stand
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base blackened with vertical bamboo rods and brass upper triangular part. Made in Austria
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Steel

Austrian Midcentury Brass Bamboo Umbrella Stand
Austrian Midcentury Brass Bamboo Umbrella Stand
H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
English Green Marble Faux Bamboo Café Table, Early 20th C
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely beautiful cast iron faux bamboo café table, painted to replicate the look of matured
Category

Vintage 1910s English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

20th Renaissance Revival Style Pair of White Garden Chairs in Faux Bamboo
Located in Miami, FL
A Renaissance Revival style figural garden armchair offers cast iron construction with scroll and
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

English Green Marble Top Faux Bamboo Café Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely beautiful cast iron faux bamboo café table, painted to replicate the look of matured
Category

Vintage 1910s English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari S2 on BB3 Base, Ozeki, 1951 Floor Lamp Bamboo Metal Paper
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by Ozeki
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures, Model 41S Globes, Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1955). Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron. Cast
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Papercord

Pino Castagna 'Cannetto' Murano Glass Bamboo Sculpture
By Pino Castagna, Berengo Studio
Located in Southampton, NY
, iron, wood, cast metal Italy, c 1990-2000 Design: Pino Castagna (born 1932) - Italian sculptor and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Cculpture, Model BB2/20A Globe w Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, enameled cast iron. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of each base 'Made in Japan'. All original
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Iron and Brass Catch All Shelf Magazine Rack
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
bathroom etc. The shelves are iron of semi circular form, the handle is faux bamboo, in solid cast brass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Bamboo Brass Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp No 2081 Karla Kalmar c 1960 Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna. The lamp was made of cast iron and metal with brass details, textured glass and a bamboo stem. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Aesthetic Period Japonisme Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Hall Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
) faux bamboo furnishings and even pieces in that style made in cast iron became popular and many hall
Category

Antique 1890s French Japonisme Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Poetic Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp, model BB3-33S. Cast iron base with bamboo stem and a
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
H 66.93 in W 29.14 in D 9.85 in
Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Located in Dallas, TX
Japan, in the Showa Era, this cast 2 piece sculpture is made of iron/steel which has been bronze
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Old Tea Ceremony Pot Chagama "Trellice and Flowers" Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a wonderful relief band and design of summer time bamboo trellices
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Isamu Noguchi Akari S1 on BB3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by Ozeki
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Bistro Tables
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Nice pair of early 20th C French faux bamboo cast iron bistro tables with fossil stone tops. 1920
Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari 31NW on Single Stem Base T3, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
rims Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2 on Bb3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari L2 on Bb3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
Isamu Noguchi Akari L2 on Bb3 Base, Ozeki, 1951
H 67.33 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10DT, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in black lacquered metal & plate base in cast iron and black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 34N / T Stand, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
& bamboo rims. Plate base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem Handmade form realized by Ozeki
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Pair of Akari S2 on Single Stem Base T3, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem Hand-made form
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 30D on T Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
in black lacquered metal & plate base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem. Hand-made form
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Pair of Akari 30F on Single Stem Base T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
& bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33X on T Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
black lacquered metal & plate base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem Hand-made form realized
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 40F on Single Stem Base T1, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
rims Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures Model T1-V2 c. 1977
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron and steel
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Pair of Akari S1 on Single Stem Base T2, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem Hand-made form
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Akari V2 on Single Stem Base T2 by Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem handmade form
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Rare Old Pair Tall Trellis Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
of interwoven or intersecting pieces of wood, bamboo or metal that is normally made to support and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi. Akari K1 on BB1 base. Early Japanese edition. Ozeki, Japan. 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
metal & pebble base in cast iron and bamboo stem Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk

Thomas Jeckyll. A Pair of Anglo Japanese Side Tables inset with Sunflower Tiles.
By Thomas Jeckyll, Barnard Bishop & Barnard
Located in London, GB
Barnard Bishop & Barnard who Thomas Jeckyll designed Anglo-Japanese decorative cast iron furniture and
Category

Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Metal Brass Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1950 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s Italy. While the cast iron base supports the umbrella stand for a safe standing, the body from
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp c. 1840 19th Century
Located in London, GB
orange and red, profusely decorated with birds and flowers. The rim has a cast ormolu bamboo-moulded
Category

Antique 1840s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
of mahogany and revolves on a solid cast iron base It has inlaid boxwood lines to the top and bottom
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Salzburg, AT
materials: Bamboo, pith, willow, cast iron, etc. Our challenge was to take advantage of the manufacturer's
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany c.1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900. It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid cast iron base, has inlaid
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany, 19th C
Located in London, GB
, revolves on a solid cast iron base, has inlaid boxwood lines to the top and bottom, the top with elaborate
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century Victorian Gothic Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
fire. Above this is a Gothic arched canopy with applied cast iron detail in the spandrels. This pattern
Category

Antique 1870s Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Cast Iron Table with Mahogany Top
Located in Middleburg, VA
cast faux bamboo iron legs and a warm mahogany top. It is a great side table or small breakfast table.
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tables

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Coat Stand & Umbrella Stand Bamboo Style, circa 1890
Located in Roubaix, FR
Art Nouveau polished cast iron coat rack with umbrella stand and it's original mirror. Very fine
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

1920 Floor Lamp, Bamboo on Brown Lacquered Brass and Cast Iron Base
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vejle, DK
Unknown design: Floor lamp. Bamboo on brown lacquered brass and cast iron base. Fitted with yellow
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Cast Iron Bamboo For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of cast iron bamboo available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and bamboo. There are 44 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of cast iron bamboo you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of cast iron bamboo bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Isamu Noguchi, Akari and Drexel each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of cast iron bamboo that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Iron Bamboo?

Prices for a piece of cast iron bamboo start at $54 and top out at $8,300 with the average selling for $1,605.
Questions About Cast Iron Bamboo
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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

    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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.