How can you tell if wrought iron is an antique?

To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.

Antique Waffle Iron

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Late 18th Century French Medieval Antique Waffle Iron

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Religious Fer a Hosties Eucharist Host Iron Waffle Press

H 8.25 in W 30.25 in D 1 in

Monumental 6 Piece Louis XVI Bronze Fireplace Tools Stand and Tools Set

Located in Germantown, MD

stand out in your fireplace decor. Comes with a complimentary primitive cast iron fireplace waffle maker

Category

Late 19th Century American Louis XVI Antique Waffle Iron

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Monumental 6 Piece Louis XVI Bronze Fireplace Tools Stand and Tools Set

H 33.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

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Cast Iron Waffle Press with the Great Seal of the United States

Located in York County, PA

Cast iron waffle press with a 16-star variant image of the great seal of the United States, 1796

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Waffle Iron

Cast Iron Waffle Press with the Great Seal of the United States

H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 2 in

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Located in Soest, NL

toasting fork, a wrought iron poker, a wrought iron spatula, a wrought iron ladle, a wrought iron waffle

Category

19th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Waffle Iron

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

H 33.86 in W 29.14 in D 3.55 in

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Located in Soest, NL

poker, a wrought iron spatula, a wrought iron toasting fork, a wrought iron small shovel and a waffle

Category

19th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Waffle Iron

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

H 25.2 in W 19.3 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Dutch Wrought Iron Waffle Maker

Located in Raalte, NL

Late 19th century hand-forged Dutch waffle iron. The measurements are: Depth 16 cm/ 6.2 inch

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Waffle Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Dutch Wrought Iron Waffle Maker

H 31.4 in W 6.2 in D 6.2 in

Extremely Rare Royal Rochester Modernistic Coffee Service

By Royal Rochester

Located in Oakland, CA

cups with metal holders, waffle iron, chocolate service. Measurements: Coffee 15" T x 10" W

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Waffle Iron

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Royal Rochester Modernistic Coffee Service

H 15 in W 10 in D 10 in

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Questions About Antique Waffle Iron

How can you tell if wrought iron is an antique?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.