Pair of American Nickel Silver and Bronze Medallion Andirons. 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nickel silver, polished steel, and bronze tulip medallion andirons with dog legs
Pair of American Nickel Silver and Bronze Medallion Andirons. 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nickel silver, polished steel, and bronze tulip medallion andirons with dog legs
$1,575Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair 19th Century American Federal Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair 19th Century American Federal polished Cast Brass and forged Iron Andirons. Measure 8.5" in
Brass, Iron
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique pair of classic American brass and iron lemon-top andirons create a beautiful
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Nickel Silver and Bronze Medallion Andirons. 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nickel silver, polished steel, and bronze tulip medallion andirons with dog legs
$350 / set
Pair of American Country Brass Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Country-style (19th Century) brass andirons with urn top. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Brass
$1,950 / set
American Classical Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Nicely detailed pair of American classical brass andirons with ringed shaft, balustrade turnings
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of history and elegance to your fireplace with this pair of 19th Century Hessian
Iron
$5,500 / set
Pair of American Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with urn top finial, urn finial log stop, and hand chased acorn
19th C. American Federal Brass Cannonball Andirons with Aged Patina - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. American Federal Brass Cannonball Andirons with Aged Patina - a Pair. Item features
Brass
$1,795 / set
Antique American Empire Andirons, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of American Empire brass andirons circa 1830. Columns are cast to give the look of turned
Brass, Iron
American Brass Lemon Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American Federal period andirons with lemon finials on ring turned column base and
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Anchor Andirons
Located in Highland, IN
Striking pair of American cast iron anchor andirons connected by anchoring chain. Original log
Iron
$5,875 / set
Pair Dolphin and Sailing Ship American Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of large c. 1850 cast iron andirons. The andiron shaft is composed of a
Iron
Pair of American Country Washington Iron Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Country-style (19/20th Century) iron andiron in the form of George Washington
Berlin Iron
$1,824Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century George Washington Cast Andirons- A pair
Located in Cordova, SC
These exquisite George Washington andirons, dating back to the late 1800s or early 1900s, are a
Iron
$2,900 / set
Pair of American Double Lemon Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American double lemon andirons, having beaded bands around both lemon finials, with
Iron, Brass
Pair of Large Cannonball Top Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of large Cannonball top wrought iron Andirons 19th century with cannonball tops on central
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid
Antique American Federal Pointed Finial Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Pointed Finial Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Item features solid
Brass
$1,250 / set
Pair of American Country Brass Urn Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Country-style (19th Century) brass andirons with urn top. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Gun Metal Benjamin Franklin Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of 19th century Benjamin Franklin andirons of exceptional quality and detail, made of the
Bronze
$1,396Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Late 19th Century Brass and iron Andirons with long Log Stops Measure 8" in width, 22" in
Brass, Iron
Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of late 19th century solid brass andirons with log stops on a cabriole leg to a pad foot. Cast
Brass
Mid 19th Century Hand Forged Iron & Brass Tall Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid 19th century iron with cast brass mushroom top finials. Great patina and age
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Brass Monumental Empire Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass monumental Empire andirons with scrolled legs and original matching log
Brass
Pair of American Mission Monumental Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mission-style (19/20th Century) monumental wrought iron andirons with basket tops
Wrought Iron
Pair of American Bronze Fluted Ball Top and Flame Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bronze and brass andirons with flame finial tops over fluted balls, centered
Antique American Double Lemon Top Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a classic and classy pair of antique brass andirons in the Federal double lemon style. They
Brass
Pair of American Acorn Top Andirons. Philadelphia, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American acorn top andirons with turned faceted plinths, terminating on double spur legs
$3,400 / set
Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast bronze fantasy fish form andirons. Nice original dark patina.
Bronze
Pair of Bradley and Hubbard American Country Wrought Iron Andirons
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Country (19th Century) wrought iron andirons with sunburst and face design
Wrought Iron
Pair of American Brass Andirons Signed E. Smylie ( New York )
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with faceted finial tops, resting on turned bulbous legs, with
Pair of American Elongated Lemon Top Andirons, New York, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American elongated lemon top andirons with turned bulbous plinths and terminating on double
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of American cast brass and forged iron steeple top andirons, c. 1812-15
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast brass and forged iron steeple top andirons. Note the use of a forged iron leg with
Brass, Iron
$2,150 / set
Pair of Country Brass Finial Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Country-style (19th Century) brass andirons with finial top and octagonal center
Brass
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons & Fender - 3pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction, very nice antique item, quality American craftsmanship. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements
Wrought Iron
A Pair of Federal Knife Blade Andirons with Brass Details
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of early 19th century American knife blade andirons with cast brass urn finials and
Brass, Iron
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Hessian Soldier Figural Cast Iron Sculptures (No back legs included.)
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American. c.1900-1920. Pair of Hessian Soldier Andirons. The cast iron is retaining an exceptional
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare 19th century cast iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880, thought to be an image of the
Iron
$4,800 / set
Cast Iron Figural Andirons, circa 1870, American
Located in Charleston, SC
Cast iron American figural andirons, circa 1870.
Iron
Vintage 19th Century Brass Cannonball Andirons - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add historic charm to your fireplace with the American style Vintage 19th Century Brass Cannonball
Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Paw Foot with Urn Top American Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of paw foot with urn top American andirons.
Brass
Large American Aesthetic Movement Brass Andirons Nautical Sailor’s Knot Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-century American Aesthetic Movement brass fireplace andirons, distinguished by their bold nautical
Brass, Iron
Unavailable|$2,650
Pair of 19th Century Probably American Brass Urn Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century probably American brass urn andirons.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable|$3,450 / set
Pair of 19th-20th Century American Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century American Federal style brass andirons.
Brass
Unavailable|$825 / set
American Early 19th Century Knife Blade Wrought Iron Andirons with Brass Finials
Located in Wells, ME
American hand wrought iron knife blade andirons with cast brass finials on a square brass platform
Brass, Iron
Unavailable|$1,200 / set
American Pair of Iron Dog/Dragon Andirons 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Woodbridge, CT
American, Folk Art iron pair of figural dog/dragon andirons with central decorated ring, circa 1880
Iron
Unavailable|$1,500 / set
American Empire Period Brass Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
American Empire period brass andirons with spurred cabriole legs and ball feet; hand wrot iron log
Brass
Unavailable|$550 / set
Hessian Soldier Andirons, circa Early 19th Century
Located in Billerica, MA
Hessian soldier andirons, circa early 19th century. Provenance: Vermont estate. 20” H x 9” W x 18
Iron
Unavailable|$3,650 / set
Pair of 19th-20th Century Large Scale American Brass Andirons with Ball Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century large scale American brass andirons with ball finials.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,850 / set
Pair of 19th c. Black American Folk Art Andirons
Located in Savannah, GA
Highly collectible pair of cast iron andirons made after the publication of Uncle Tom's cabin which
Unavailable|$475
Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons.
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of fine brass and wrought iron andirons, each with urn form finial on classical Tuscan column
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$1,600 / set
American Pair of Brass/Iron Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of American brass and iron andirons with octagonal-shaped lemon top and finial, pedestal and
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$1,750 / set
American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Andirons with Twist Loop Tops, Scroll Feet
Located in Wells, ME
American Arts and Crafts Period wrought iron pair of andions. These 24 1/2 inch high hand wrought
Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$2,750 / set
Brass Andirons, Stimson of Boston
By J. Stimson, Boston 1
Located in Woodbury, CT
andirons have diminutive brass log stops of the same form. Stimson was among our country's three leading
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$300 / set
Pair Antique Petite Andirons (GMD#2908)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair late 18th/Early 19th Century American Andirons (Showroom Closing/Liquidation, Now on final
Iron
Unavailable|$1,250
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire
By Howes Company 1
Located in Billerica, MA
Cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes through which the fire glows, late 19th century, (1890
Iron
A set of antique or vintage andirons is a staple accessory, part of the fireplace tools you’ll want to collect for keeping a neat and elegant fireplace in your home.
Using andirons in a fireplace elevates the fire, ensuring more air can get to the logs thus keeping a fire burning longer. Andirons also encourage ventilation and may also prevent smoke from working its way into your living room or bedroom.
Think of these accessories as part of an upright metal support system to optimize your fire. Antique andirons are basically u-shaped brackets with a curved end that come in pairs and are largely quite simple in structure, but the design of this household necessity has improved over time. Outwardly decorative andirons have become available since their debut because one should never underestimate the style quotient of an attractive hearth.
Andirons, which earned the nickname “firedogs” given their similarity in form to a pair of upright canines, are believed to be the oldest fireplace furnishings. They have been used broadly since at least the late Iron Age. Before iron became the material of choice, stone andirons did a suitable job of balancing the logs in a fire and adding a sense of symmetry to the hearth. Fire baskets, like the combination of andirons and a grate, afforded an opportunity to layer logs in a fire rather than delicately stacking them on andirons.
Today, andirons can be found in bronze and brass, too, which contrast wonderfully with a mantel carved from dark marble, for example, and add dimension to what might otherwise be a subdued space. And while people aren’t cooking in the fireplace anymore, andirons’ spit hooks offered an opportunity to roast meat or rest the pokers that you typically would’ve kept fireside.
During the Renaissance, andirons became especially ornate and even figurative, taking on human forms as well as marine life such as dolphins. Art Deco–era andirons are particularly exquisite. While the accessories are frequently characterized by rich geometric angles and sculptural curves, attributes that we know of most Art Deco furniture, artisans of the period also looked to what was by then a long tradition of designing andirons in the shape of animals and reptiles.
Adding fashionable antique or vintage andirons will not only improve the quality of a fire but can also elevate your space as well as the fireside experience. Find modern andirons, Art Nouveau andirons and other varieties today on 1stDibs.
As the days grow colder, the desire to gather around the fire grows stronger. Take a peek at these well-appointed rooms featuring extraordinary sculptural and historic hearths.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
The exceptionally crafted mantel was saved despite the home’s regrettable demise.
The Qing dynasty beasts honored the dead and warned off malicious spirits.
The dramatic piece transforms a daily scrub into an act of communion with the elements.
Anne and Will Massie apply the lessons of the past to create alfresco pieces as timeless as the traditions that inspire them.
Eating meals alfresco is one of the great pleasures of warm weather, and a beautifully appointed space only heightens the experience. Get inspired by these delectable dining areas as you think about creating your own outdoor oasis.
Through potted plants, garden furniture, nature-inspired art and architectural apertures, designers are bringing the outside in.