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Best Answer: The electric iron was invented in 1882 by Henry W. Seeley, a New York inventor Seeley patented his electric flatiron on June 6, 1882 (patent no. 259,054).
Answer by Lisamc57. Confidence votes 5.1K. Madam C.J. Walker invented the flat iron which was originally called the hair straightener but now is called the flat iron. Madam C.J. Walker invented the flat iron which was originally called the hair straightener but now is called the flat iron.