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Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Cast Iron, Storage Trunk, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and cast iron storage trunk, dating to the mid
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 24.22 in W 32.29 in D 22.45 in
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes.
Regency, circa 1820
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 17.72 in W 28.75 in D 14.57 in
Antique White Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantle Complete, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
(precisely Liguria) complete with original marble threshold (Black cast iron chest not included) and in good
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 43.71 in W 55.52 in D 15.75 in
An English Charles II Style Armada Chest, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Collection.
Description:
The flat-topped chest bound in iron, with iron strap work punctuated by studs to
Category
Antique 18th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Romweber Spanish Baroque Pine Commodes Chest of Drawers
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional pair of Spanish Baroque style commodes, dressers or chests of drawers of solid pine
Category
1990s American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
A Good Sized Antique Oak Silver/Campaign Chest
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Good Sized Victorian Oak Silver/Campaign Chest with cast iron strapping , a smart attractive
Category
Antique 1890s British Campaign Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Jim Rose Legacy Collection - Chest of Drawers, Solid Cast Iron Miniature
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite miniature chest of drawers is inspired by Shaker furniture. Made from solid cast
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Meiji Two-Part Japanese Tansu in Cypress & Kiriwood from the Yamagata Prefecture
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part Japanese tansu chest in cypress and kiriwood, the upper part with oxblood stained
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 43 in W 56.25 in D 17.5 in
Early 20th c. Distressed Metal Chest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique distressed metal chest with cast iron handles and wooden straps. Original metal
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Iron
Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
slope. Chest has the original cast iron handles.. The chest is constructed from beautiful single board
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brutalist, antique Spanish Chest
Located in Schellebelle, BE
1750,
rustic and monumental chest, very simpel design with 2 doors,
original cast iron connections
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Cupboards
Materials
Chestnut
Huge Entryway Chest Bench & Coat Rack in Carved Oak, Art Nouveau, Italy, 1900s
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
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Removable furniture made up of two parts:
- Upper part: large beveled mirror, 2 cast iron hooks, sculpted
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
H 97.64 in W 64.57 in D 21.66 in
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver, Iron
H 36.75 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
Late 18th Century Hand Painted Bavarian Dowry Chest Dated 1767
Located in Miami, FL
hand painted dowry chest with cast iron handles, escutcheon and interior hinges. The front of the chest
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Antique Early 19C Swedish Hand Painted Pine Coffer Folk Art Blanket Dowry Chest
Located in Portland, OR
cartouche with corresponding decoration. The sides of the chest have the original cast iron carrying handles
Category
Antique 1820s Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
H 29 in W 34 in D 21.25 in
Pennsylvania Polychrome-Painted Poplar Dower Chest
Located in New Hope, PA
, sunbursts and stylized tulips and retains its original brass and cast-iron hardware. An outstanding example
Category
Antique 1780s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Iron
Floral Art Nouveau Hall Chest Bench with Coat Racks in Carved Oak, circa 1900
Located in L'Etang, FR
Nouveau / Liberty, Italy, circa 1900.
In 2 parts:
-Upper part: huge beveled mirror, 2 cast iron hooks
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Benches
Materials
Iron
H 97.64 in W 64.57 in D 21.66 in
Antique Wood and Cast Iron Primitive Industrial Trunk Blanket Chest Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique wood and cast iron primitive industrial trunk blanket storage chest. Item features heavy
Category
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 21 in W 38 in D 22 in
Pair of Important Chests With Berlin Cast Iron Details
Located in New York, NY
Berlin cast iron intricate designs and four caryatids on the front of each chest. Resting on four
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
20th Century Tansu Chest
Located in New York, NY
This case piece is a Tansu chest from Japan. It is pinewood with patinated metal and cast iron
Category
20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron, Metal
Large Carved Oak Coffer or Chest, Probably 18th Century
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully carved oak coffer or chest with lift top, front carved panel featuring a relief
Category
Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Circa 19th century Swedish painted blue folk style decorated marriage chest
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned circa 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest.In the original mid-blue
Category
Antique 1840s Swedish Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 53.55 in D 24.02 in
1860s Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers from France, circa 1860, in brightly finished oak. Three drawers sport original
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Iron
1920s French Wooden Chest on Cast Iron Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
with iron bars. Robust cast iron rollers and swiveling wheels suggest its heavy duty capabilities while
Category
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu (Mizuya Dōko)
Located in Pasadena, TX
be dated back to the late 1860's. With cast iron pulls on 8 drawers, this tansu also features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Italian Serpentine-Front Pine Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Italian serpentine-front pine commode, robust, large-scale three-drawer commode constructed in stripped pine. Hand carved curvaceous serpentine-front and drawers. Construction includ...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Iron
18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French walnut commode with four drawers. Scalloped apron and gilt brass rococo pulls and escutcheons. Beautiful patina. Sturdy, stable. Locks non-functional.
Category
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf
18th Century Serpentine-Front Danish Pine Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th century serpentine-front Danish pine commode with four drawers. Mid-18th century serpentine-front commode in two parts, supported by carved paw-feet in front and simple block fe...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Ranch Oak Dressers by A. Brandt Furniture Co. circa 1960s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of rustic, almost tansu style Ranch Oak three-drawer chests with cast iron handles by A
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Korean Tall Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Of a very fine traditional form, in dark stained wood, with dark patinated iron hardware. General
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Primitive Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antiqued Painted Country Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
. Each drawer and door, is adorned with cast iron teardrop pulls.
This chest doesn't just store; it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cast Iron Paper Press on Painted Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century cast iron paper press on painted stand is amazingly well preserved, and still
Category
Antique 1870s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Strongbox, English, Cast Iron, Safe, Deposit Case, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique strongbox. An English, cast iron safe deposit case, dating to the early
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 16.93 in W 28.15 in D 18.51 in
Victorian Gazebo Cast Iron Garden Pavillion Architectural Shade Bandstand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning large Victorian style cast iron gazebo
Perfect for the garden and to provide
Category
Vintage 1980s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
French Empire Period Walnut Chest/Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
Superb Empire period chest/trunk from Lyon, France, with ebonized half columns and finely cast
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Stunning & Quality Made Spanish Baroque Style, Carved Blanket Chest / Trunk
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Spanish trunk / chest with an amazing presence.
If you like great condition Baroque
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 20.5 in W 43.1 in D 20.2 in
19th Century German Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels
Located in Haarlem, NL
19th century.
Rectangular strongbox of sheet iron with cast and wrought iron reinforced edges and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Victorian Cast Iron Patented Fireproof Strongbox Treasure Jewelry Chest Safe Box
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Old heavy iron lockable lidded box. Eastlake style handle castings.
Category
Antique 1880s American Industrial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
H 7.38 in W 13.5 in D 9.25 in
19th C. German Neurenberg Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels
Located in Haarlem, NL
wheels from the first half of the 19th century.
Rectangular strongbox of sheet iron with cast and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
H 14.57 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in
19thC Wooden Travel Trunk Storage & Cocktail Table Crouch & Fitzgerald New York
By Crouch & Fitzgerald
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular wooden trunk with lots of storage and a great cocktail table. Made and sold by Crouch & Fitzgerald of Manhattan NY. Top is 34 x 19 and we have installed rubber bumpers at...
Category
Antique 1870s American Industrial Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 21.5 in W 35 in D 19.5 in
Davy Jones Pirate Treasure Chest Bookends Pair With Skull And Cross Bones Hats
Located in South Burlington, VT
Antique pair hand cast pirate treasure chest sculptural book ends, circa 1930
Skull and crossbones
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good cast mid-19th century iron chest with strap-work detail. The slightly arched top over a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Pair of Iron Cast Design Commodes with Alabaster
Located in Walkertshofen, Bavaria
Pair of designer commodes. Iron cast with alabaster surface. Can be illuminated.
Spain, 1980s.
Category
20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Alabaster, Iron
Oak Card Catalog Serving Table, Cast Iron Supports, France circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
Oak Card Catalog Serving Table, Cast Iron Supports, France circa 1890. This boldly scaled serving
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique French Painted Nine Drawer Louis XVI Style Chest, Architectural Detailin
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first!
A very unusual antique French Louis XVI style painted chest of drawers kitchen
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 35.25 in W 68.5 in D 28.75 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
- Who invented cast iron?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
- What are cast iron columns?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cast 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.
- Are cast iron columns hollow?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2022A 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, 2021Cast 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, 2022Cast 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.
- How do I hang a cast iron bell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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.
- Do cast iron tables rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- Do cast iron Firebacks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, 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.
- When were cast iron beds made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
- Does cast-iron furniture rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Cast 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, 2022Cast 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, 2023To 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, 2023Whether 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.