Cast Iron Seats
of the World
The digital companion to Book VI — 2,588 catalogued antique seats drawn from the named, custom and plain chapters, with more than 3,200 photographs including real-world member photos, and instant AI photo-identification. A members-only resource of the Cast Iron Seat Collectors Association.
About the Association
Our History
Established in 1973, CISCA has provided education through friendships to collectors and enthusiasts for over 50 years. Our commitment to authenticity and to educating collectors on antique cast iron seats and farm primitives has made us a trusted name.
Our Meets
Our annual Summer Meet moves throughout the U.S.A. and Canada — come learn about cast iron farm primitives and other antique cast iron, and meet fellow collectors.
Our Newsletter
A quarterly newsletter for paid members highlighting our members and upcoming events featuring antique cast iron seats and other farm primitives.
Our Auctions
Since 2018 we've provided sales as a service to paid premium members of 5+ years — no buyer's premium, everything sold live, lots inspected and bought the same weekend.
Our Podcast
Stories from the world of cast iron collecting — listen on Spotify. Tap to open.
Find us on Facebook
Follow the association for news, finds, and event photos. Tap to open our page.
The Members' Seat Book
Full Catalog A–Z
Named, custom and plain seats from Book VI with photos, origin, Book V cross-references, rarity ratings, collector notes and the Old Plain Seat plates — searchable in seconds.
Instant Photo ID
Point your phone at a seat in the wild. Its casting pattern is matched against every photograph in the book instantly, then verified by a neural network — no setup, no waiting.
Become a Member
Tell us a little about yourself and your interest in cast iron seats. Your message goes straight to the association, and we'll reply by email to get you set up.
Cast Iron Seat Collectors Association
13236 64th Avenue, Blue Grass, Iowa 52726, United States
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Member Sign In
Account created — awaiting approval
Thanks for signing up! An association admin has been notified and will verify your membership. You'll have full access to the catalog and photo identification as soon as you're approved — usually within a day or two.
Questions? Reach us from the Home page.
Identify a Seat by Photo
Point your camera at a cast iron seat. Its casting pattern is matched against every photo in the book instantly — then a neural network double-checks the details. Nothing to set up.
My Collection
Your personal database of the seats you own. Add details and a photo — it's saved to your member account.
Member Approvals
New sign-ups appear here. Approving grants access to the Catalog and Identify pages. You also get an email whenever someone signs up.