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Cast Iron Goat

19th Century Spanish Cast Iron Painted Garden Urn Planter w/ Goat Heads
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish cast iron painted garden urn planter with goat heads.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Urns

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Iron

Pair of Iron 19th Century Goat Sculptures After P J Mene , French, circa 1850
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Central England, GB
sculpted by Pierre Jules Mene in 1844. These fine examples are cast to a high standard in iron. They show
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

19th Century French Bronze Goat Hoof Candlesticks Cast by Soyer et Ingé Fondeurs
Located in Haarlem, NL
Highly decorative pair of antique 19th century French hoof shaped candlesticks in cast bronze
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Candlesticks

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Bronze

Gino Sarfatti, Floor Lamp, Perspex, Cast Iron, Metal, Chrome Arteluce Italy 1973
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in High Point, NC
A rare floor lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1973. Features cast iron, lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome, Iron

Midcentury Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna Cast Iron the Thunder God Tor
By Olle Hermansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna made in cast iron. It can both be
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Fireback from the 18th Century Featuring a Love Playing with a Goat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very unusual and rare 18th century fireback, figuring a love playing with a goat..
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Cast Fire Inserts with Mintons Aesop's Fables Tiles
By Minton, John Moyr Smith, Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll in the style of. A rare pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire inserts, each
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Midcentury Swedish Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
-mounted, unlike the freestanding ones. A cast iron fireplace with a theme from the nordic mythology. We
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Swedish Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
-mounted, unlike the freestanding ones. A cast iron fireplace with a theme from the nordic mythology. We
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dayton, OH
his bronze sculptures in his own foundry. Career The Accolade by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1851)—iron
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Late 20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dayton, OH
Accolade by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1851)—iron version of unknown origin Mêne produced a number of animal
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Late 20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Fabric, Mahogany

Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling

Materials

Softwood

Large 18th or 19th Century Antique Iron Anduze Style Garden Vase / Planter / Urn
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and highly decorative, architectural cast iron vase. If you are a private collector or an interior designer with an eye for the rare and wonderful, then this very rare an...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th-19th century hand forged iron candleholder. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics. Southern France, Spain, 18th...
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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Candlesticks

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Iron

Borge Mogensen 'BMO488L' Table Bench in Oak, Oil & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Borge Mogensen 'BMO488L' table bench in oak, oil & wicker for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

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Wood, Oak, Wicker, Cane

Hand Casted Brass Candlestick Holder w/ Chinese Dragon, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
9" tall casted brass candle holder with Iron cast Chinese dragon wrapped around the candle stick. Circa 1920.
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Vintage 1920s Candle Stands

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Brass

Antique Large Bronze of Pan Dancing Musee de Naple, 1870s
Located in London, GB
This is a large French Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Pan the Roman fertility God of the forest issued by the "Musee de Naple" , circa 1870 in date. The sculpture features Pan danc...
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Antique 1870s French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Late 19th Century Wall-Mounted Statue of a Cast Iron Horse’s Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French late 19th century wall mounted statue of a cast iron horse's head. The statue displays an oblong back plate and lovely intricate detail throughout. All original ric...
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Poul Kjaerholm PK-80 Daybed or Bench for E Kold Christiansen
Located in Danville, CA
Incredible as-found Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed for E Kold Christiansen in original as found condition. Heavy patina and wear adding charm and uniqueness. Could be professionally res...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Salvadore Large Sofa Pierre Frey Fabric Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa designed by Laura Gonzalez with a triple armrest, completely upholstered with fabric by french Maison Pierre Frey. Featuring incredibly comfortable upholstery and soft structure...
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2010s French Other Canapes

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Cast Iron Campagna Form Garden Urn
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century American cast iron garden urn with a beautifully flared fluted classical campagna form and ringed lion masks at both sides. Great old surface and color from years and y...
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Urns

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Iron

Wonderful French Iron Garden Urn
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful French Iron Garden Urn. Very heavy 20" tall and 20" handle to handle. Nice old surface condition with some original paint.
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Early 20th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

Gajanan Upadhyay, Slipper Chairs, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare and possibly unique slipper chairs / lounge chairs. Produced for the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India. Design is attributed to Gajanan Upadhyay (1934-2021) , known as...
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Rattan, Teak

Pan Playing the Flutes to Dancing Goats
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical wonderfully detailed metal sculpture of Pan playing his flutes to 2 dancing goats. Mounted on a dyed alabaster base. The sculpture is likely bronze with nice green patina...
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster, Metal

Pan Playing the Flutes to Dancing Goats
Pan Playing the Flutes to Dancing Goats
H 6.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

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19th Century Pair of French Iron Male and Female Goats after P J Mane circa 1850
Located in GB
cast to a high standard in iron. They show remarkable detail to their features and particularly their
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Iron

French Art Nouveau Decorative Cast Iron Plaque signed Sergeff
By Sergeff
Located in San Francisco, CA
this chef d'oeuvre. It's massively heavy (about 58 pounds!), being of cast iron, and perhaps had
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique French Andirons with a Woman's Head, from the 19th Century
Located in Raalte, NL
Set French antique cast-iron fire-goats on which the logs are laid in the fireplace, both have a
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

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Iron

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size S)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art More Furniture and C...

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size XS)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size XL)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art More Furniture and C...

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size S)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art More Furniture and C...

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size XS)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bell Set I by Elliot Bergman
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells with a machete. I’ve watched JCR cowbells being made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bell Set I by Elliot Bergman
Bell Set I by Elliot Bergman
H 4 in W 72 in D 11 in
S Bell by Elliot Bergman
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

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Bronze

S Bell by Elliot Bergman
S Bell by Elliot Bergman
H 1.875 in Dm 3.375 in
Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size M)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
wanted my Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

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Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size M)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
wanted my Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size S)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size L)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size XS)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size L)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size M)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size S)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size L)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bell / Bowl by Elliot Bergman (size M)
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
Casio keyboard so badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Pair Vintage Cast Iron Garden Chairs Floral Details, Cherubs & Goats "Autumn"
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage pair cast iron garden chairs. Center details of flowers and a goat cart with cherubs. 22
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs

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Iron

Rare Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Antique Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A rare and monumental cast iron Coalbrookdale antique fire grate with an elaborately scrolled
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Rare Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Antique Firegrate
Rare Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Antique Firegrate
H 28.75 in W 35.83 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Pair of French Cast iron Planters
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century pair of French cast iron planters in the original color, with side reliefs of Adam and
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Urns

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Iron

19th Century Pair of French Cast iron Planters
19th Century Pair of French Cast iron Planters
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Antique French 'Cupid and Goat' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Napoleon III fireback with a cupid pulling at a goat.  
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French 'Cupid and Goat' Fireback
Antique French 'Cupid and Goat' Fireback
H 21.07 in W 21.26 in D 0.83 in
Exceptional Pair of French Neoclassical Polished Cast Iron Side Tables
Located in New Haven, CT
This most unusual pair of neoclassical polished and patinated cast iron side tables date to the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables

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Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Gates from France
Located in Dallas, TX
reaching for a mountain goat at her side with the other hand. There is ornamentation of putti, urns of
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Early 20th Century French Doors and Gates

Midcentury Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna Cast Iron The Thunder God Tor
By Olle Hermansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna made in cast iron. It can both be
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Cast Iron armchair after a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Mid-19th Century
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of cast iron garden chair after a design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) for the Roman
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Goat Drawn Lady Driver American Toy by Harris Toy Company, circa 1903
By Harris Toy Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cast iron turn of the century American toy, this rare and hard to find version with a double goat
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Pair of French Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Child & Goat Masked Andirons, C. 1725
Located in Hollywood, SC
astride on goats with a shaped masked torchiere base and resting on scrolled acanthus berry feet with the
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Andirons

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Large Carved Limestone Sundial with Wrought Iron Armillary
Located in Dallas, TX
This large limestone sundial with wrought iron armillary sphere will make a grand statement in any
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2010s Italian Sundials

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Limestone, Wrought Iron

Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a cupid and a goat. The fireback is made of cast
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback, 19th Century
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback, 19th Century
H 21.26 in W 21.46 in D 0.6 in
Art Deco Swedish Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Sculpted cast iron, minor wear. Ca. 1955-60 Huskvarna, Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Cast Iron Goat in Original Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century original painted cast iron goat is in good condition with wear consistent
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

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Iron

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

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Iron

19th Century Irish Georgian over Door Transom Mirror
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
full Adam style, framed with iron and cast metal swags and goat’s heads.
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian More Mirrors

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Iron

Brutalist fireplace screen by Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna, Sweden, 1960s
By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
thunder, and his two goats. Hermansson was very interested in Nordic mythologi and much of his work is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Iron

Midcentury Swedish Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fireplace screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. A cast iron fireplace with a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Western Asiatc Luristan Bronze Dagger
Located in Dallas, TX
about 700 BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears and arrows were exchanged via trade
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Archaistic Metalwork

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Iron

Western Asiatc Luristan Bronze Dagger
Western Asiatc Luristan Bronze Dagger
H 14.2 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Cast Iron Goat Head on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron Goat Head on Stand 10" H x 7" Overall W
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

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Iron

Statue
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron Goat Head on Stand
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Early 20th Century Unknown Statues

Statue
Statue
H 10 in Dm 7 in
ARCADE GOAT TARGET
Located in New York, NY
cast iron with old worn paint
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20th Century American Carnival Art

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Iron

ARCADE GOAT TARGET
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Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare arcade target of a man in hat riding a goat. C.W. Parker was one of the earliest
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Iron

Bell Set II by Elliot Bergman
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
badly they went into the field and cut off a number of cold-forged iron goat bells with a machete. I’ve
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2010s American Outsider Art More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Bell Set II by Elliot Bergman
Bell Set II by Elliot Bergman
H 3 in W 48 in D 5 in
M Bell by Elliot Bergman
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
number of cold-forged iron goat bells with a machete. I’ve watched JCR cowbells being made by hand in the
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2010s American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

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Bronze

M Bell by Elliot Bergman
M Bell by Elliot Bergman
H 2 in Dm 9.5 in
S Bell by Elliot Bergman
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
number of cold-forged iron goat bells with a machete. I’ve watched JCR cowbells being made by hand in the
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2010s American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

S Bell by Elliot Bergman
S Bell by Elliot Bergman
H 2.125 in Dm 5.625 in
M Bell by Elliot Bergman
By Elliot Bergman
Located in Chicago, IL
number of cold-forged iron goat bells with a machete. I’ve watched JCR cowbells being made by hand in the
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2010s American Outsider Art Serving Bowls

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Bronze

M Bell by Elliot Bergman
M Bell by Elliot Bergman
H 1.875 in Dm 9.5 in
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Cast Iron Goat For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron goat for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and bronze, every cast iron goat was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron goat you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cast iron goat — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A cast iron goat, designed in the louis xv, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one cast iron goat that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti and John Moyr Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cast Iron Goat?

The average selling price for a cast iron goat at 1stDibs is $8,200, while they’re typically $428 on the low end and $27,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Goat
  • 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 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 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 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.