This Traditional Material Is Making a Major Comeback in Home Decor

Marlen Komar
Marlen Komar
Marlen is a writer first, vintage hoarder second, and donut fiend third. If you have a passion for finding the best taco joints in Chicago or want to talk about Doris Day movies, then she thinks an afternoon coffee date is in order.
published Mar 22, 2022
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Iron decor items are having their moment right now, ranging from candlestick sconces to cast iron sculptures to primitive candelabras. These 19th-century-inspired accessories can either be moody, timeless, quirky, or regal, depending on how you incorporate them into your space. 

Because wrought and cast iron are now free from any design rules — you don’t need to have a darkly lit castle to pull them off — it’s easier than ever to experiment with them. Iron accents have been popping up on TikTok and Instagram design accounts over the last few months as people toy around with the unique patinas and silhouettes. Mallory Fletchall from the popular home design blog Reserve Home has a pair of wavy wrought iron candlesticks, giving the old classic a new twist. Vintage Instagram stores like Studio Collective and Vessel Vintage carry carefully-curated wrought iron pieces that you can get creative with.

If you want to embrace the wrought iron and cast iron trend, here are seven accents to work into your home.

Wrought Iron Wavy Candleholder
$79

Iron has an old-world feel, and that is especially true for candleholders. When you combine dark iron and flames, you’re thrown into a historic image of hearth and home. But combining old iron with a modern shape like a squiggle makes it feel both timeless and trendy.

$79 at Etsy
Five-Arm Candleholder
$119

Turn your dining room into a majestic hall with the help of this five-arm candleholder, which looks like something you would find in a medieval castle. It’s got a mid-century monastery vibe that will have you shunning electricity in favor of candles.

$119 at Garmentory
Faux Cast Iron Sculpture
$149

Just because iron is currently a design trend doesn’t mean people want to be dragging heavy iron accents from room to room. CB2 has a statement-making faux cast iron sculpture that stands nearly two feet tall. Made from a mixture of iron and cast aluminum, it has similar tonal variations to real cast iron.

$149 at CB2
Asymmetrical Candelabra
$115

Swap out the traditional candelabra on your coffee table for this Picasso-inspired version. Supported by a triangular base, the arms jut out in angles and curves, creating a modern and unexpected silhouette.

$115 at Finnish Design Shop
Enchanted Candleholder
$108

Are you looking for something a little more earthy? Do you want an iron candlestick holder that has natural shapes and a fluid form? Then take a peek at this holder, which has a swirly base that'll remind you of enchanted vines.

$108 at Urban Forge
Primitive Iron Candelabra
$102

If you want a pair of primitive candlestick holders that look like they were forged by the village blacksmith down the road, you can’t go wrong with this tall and rustic candelabra.

$102 at Iron Accents

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