Cast Iron Garden Chairs Victorian. At the time cast iron was less expensive to make and favored over the more costly wrought iron garden furniture popular in the early to mid 1800s. The ability to manufacture lighter items led to the popularity of cast iron for furniture and garden decoration during the 19th century of which the coalbrookdale company was the leading exponent.
A passion for gardens during the victorian era created a demand for cast iron outdoor furniture and lawn ornaments during the mid to late 1800s. 16ʺw 15ʺd 31 5ʺh olathe ks outdoor seating outdoor chairs 19th century cast iron fern pattern chairs a pair 2 500 2 800. Estimate 2 000 3 000.
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Height 86 cm provenance. Early 20th century french victorian cast iron garden chair by atlanta stove works 385. The ability to manufacture lighter items led to the popularity of cast iron for furniture and garden decoration during the 19th century of which the coalbrookdale company was the leading exponent. Dished top depicting fanciful faux greek cavorting maidens.