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Cast Iron Cauldron

Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Kitchen Pot Ice Bucket
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron cauldron with unmatching Lid from Galicia at the northern part of Spain, circa 1940s Made
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Pot / Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron kitchen cauldron with handles from Galicia, Spain, 1920s-1930s. Made in molded/cast iron
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Pot / Vessel
Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Pot / Vessel
H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 12.6 in
Collection of 4 Cast Iron Cauldrons or Buckets
Located in Sheffield, MA
A collection of 4 cast iron buckets or pots. Three have a handle and can be used for fireplace
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Cauldron or Kettle, Continental circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The seamed body of bellied form encircled by two bands of raised mouldings, rising to a flaring rim and retaining its original swing handle, the underside showing casting / foundry m...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Large Round Cast Iron Kettle Cauldron Pot Fire Pit 17"
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique round cast iron cauldron pot, very solid, heavy and in good condition, rust inside
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Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Pot or Cauldron on Three Lets with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A heavy, 20 Pound, cast iron Cauldron with fitted lid, on three feet with a handle. The piece is
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Iron

Spanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket or Wine Champagne Cooler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Folk Hand-Painted Ice Bucket Kitchen Pot Cauldron in Cast Iron Popular cast iron cauldron
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Barware

Materials

Iron

Pair of Ebonized Cast Iron Handled Cauldrons with Tripod Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of ebonized cast iron handled cauldrons with tripod feet, marked on base “40L, AO, Made
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Spanish Rustic Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel with Rusty Original Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Primitive Rustic Iron Cauldron from the northern part of Spain, 1920s Made in molded cast iron
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Plantation Cauldrons on Stand CT, C. 1851
By The Hayden Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and wrought iron plantation cauldrons with original scrolled handles fitted
Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

American Copper, Brass, and Wrought Iron Plantation Cauldron on Stand, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper and wrought iron plantation cauldron with brass ring mounts, original wrought iron
Category

Antique 1780s American American Colonial Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

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Huge Vintage Swiss Copper Chocolate Vat Cauldron, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
An enormous copper chocolate vat from Switzerland circa 1890 with the original iron handle. Made
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Cauldron Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of 19th century antique cauldron-style planters, crafted from durable cast iron and
Category

Antique 1860s Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Cast Iron Cauldron Pot Garden Planter Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
great effect. Made from cast iron it is heavy and sturdy with a wonderful patina naturally built up as
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Antique Late 19th Century English Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Antique Tibetan Hanging Cast Iron Cauldron Pot Hearthware Kettle
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Tibetan / Nepal cast iron hanging fireplace hearthware cauldron featuring rounded form with
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Cauldron or Kettle, Continental Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The seamed body of bellied form encircled with two bands of raised mouldings and rising to a flaring rim retaining its original swing handle, raised overall upon 3 peg-shaped feet. ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Spanish 1930s Cast Iron Kitchen Pots or Cauldrons
Located in Barcelona, ES
Collection of three cast iron cauldrons from Galicia in different sizes. Spain, circa 1930. Made in
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Large Patinated Iron Cauldron Wood Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large patinated iron cauldron wood holder. Great next to a fireplace.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

A Chinese Cast Iron Cauldron
Located in London, GB
An extremely heavy cast Iron Cauldron with ornate details of leaves, flowers and fish, with handles
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Fountains

Materials

Iron

A Chinese Cast Iron Cauldron
A Chinese Cast Iron Cauldron
H 17.72 in Dm 32.68 in
Large Cast Iron Log Holder Cauldron
Located in Wainscott, NY
Very Very Heavy Footed Iron Cauldron, Perfect for Firewood, Has movable bale handle, 3 feet on
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Large Old Cast Iron Witch Kettle or Cauldron, circa 1900
Located in Raalte, NL
Old and large cast iron witches cauldron or kettle with two ears and standing on three legs and is
Category

20th Century European Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century Copper Cauldron / Planter on Wrought Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
This large size 19th century hand-hammered copper cauldron cook pot with rich chocolate brown patina is paired with a heavy wrought iron tripod. Originally designed to sit directly a...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Copper, Iron

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Cast Iron Cauldron For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast iron cauldron you’re looking for. Frequently made of iron, metal and brass, every cast iron cauldron was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a cast iron cauldron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A cast iron cauldron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made cast iron cauldron has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by The Hayden Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cast Iron Cauldron?

The average selling price for a cast iron cauldron at 1stDibs is $1,524, while they’re typically $532 on the low end and $36,153 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Cauldron
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.