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Pair 19th Century American Federal Brass and Iron  Andirons
Pair 19th Century American Federal Brass and Iron  Andirons

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons
19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Country Brass Andirons
Pair of American Country Brass Andirons

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)

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Andirons

Materials

Brass

American Classical Brass Andirons
American Classical Brass Andirons

American Classical Brass Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

Nicely detailed pair of American classical brass andirons with ringed shaft, balustrade turnings

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons
Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Andirons
Pair of American Andirons

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Antique American Empire Andirons, a Pair
Antique American Empire Andirons, a Pair

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Brass Lemon Top Andirons
American Brass Lemon Top Andirons

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Anchor Andirons
Pair of American Cast Iron Anchor Andirons

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Other Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Dolphin and Sailing Ship American Andirons
Pair Dolphin and Sailing Ship American Andirons

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Country Washington Iron Andirons
Pair of American Country Washington Iron Andirons

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Berlin Iron

19th Century George Washington Cast Andirons- A pair
19th Century George Washington Cast Andirons- A pair

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

Category

Antique 1830s Unknown American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Double Lemon Andirons
Pair of American Double Lemon Andirons

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Large Cannonball Top Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Pair of Large Cannonball Top Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Pair of American Country Brass Urn Andirons
Pair of American Country Brass Urn Andirons

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)

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Gun Metal Benjamin Franklin Andirons
Pair of 19th Century Gun Metal Benjamin Franklin Andirons

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

Category

Antique 1880s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops
Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops

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

Category

Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops
Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Hand Forged Iron & Brass Tall Andirons
Mid 19th Century Hand Forged Iron & Brass Tall Andirons

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

Category

Antique 1860s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Brass Monumental Empire Andirons
Pair of American Brass Monumental Empire Andirons

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Mission Monumental Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of American Mission Monumental Wrought Iron Andirons

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Mission Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Bronze Fluted Ball Top and Flame Andirons, Circa 1840
Pair of American Bronze Fluted Ball Top and Flame Andirons, Circa 1840

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Andirons

Antique American Double Lemon Top Federal Style Brass Andirons
Antique American Double Lemon Top Federal Style Brass Andirons

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Acorn Top Andirons.  Philadelphia,  Circa 1800
Pair of American Acorn Top Andirons.  Philadelphia,  Circa 1800

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons
Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons

Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Solid cast bronze fantasy fish form andirons. Nice original dark patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bradley and Hubbard American Country Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Bradley and Hubbard American Country Wrought Iron Andirons

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Andirons Signed E. Smylie  ( New York )
Pair of American Brass Andirons Signed E. Smylie  ( New York )

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Pair of American cast brass and forged iron steeple top andirons, c. 1812-15
Pair of American cast brass and forged iron steeple top andirons, c. 1812-15

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Country Brass Finial Andirons
Pair of Country Brass Finial Andirons

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Andirons

Materials

Brass

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons & Fender - 3pc Set
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons & Fender - 3pc Set

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Mission Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of Federal Knife Blade Andirons with Brass Details
A Pair of Federal Knife Blade Andirons with Brass Details

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Hessian Soldier Figural Cast Iron Sculptures (No back legs included.)
Antique Hessian Soldier Figural Cast Iron Sculptures (No back legs included.)

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880
19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880

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

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Figural Andirons, circa 1870, American
Cast Iron Figural Andirons, circa 1870, American

Cast Iron Figural Andirons, circa 1870, American

Located in Charleston, SC

Cast iron American figural andirons, circa 1870.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Vintage 19th Century Brass Cannonball Andirons - Set of 2
Vintage 19th Century Brass Cannonball Andirons - Set of 2

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Paw Foot with Urn Top American Andirons
Pair of Paw Foot with Urn Top American Andirons

Pair of Paw Foot with Urn Top American Andirons

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of paw foot with urn top American andirons.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Large American Aesthetic Movement Brass Andirons Nautical Sailor’s Knot Motif
Large American Aesthetic Movement Brass Andirons Nautical Sailor’s Knot Motif

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Man...

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Probably American Brass Urn Andirons
Pair of 19th Century Probably American Brass Urn Andirons

Pair of 19th Century Probably American Brass Urn Andirons

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th century probably American brass urn andirons.

Category

Antique 19th Century Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 19th-20th Century American Federal Style Brass Andirons
Pair of 19th-20th Century American Federal Style Brass Andirons

Pair of 19th-20th Century American Federal Style Brass Andirons

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th-20th century American Federal style brass andirons.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

American Early 19th Century Knife Blade Wrought Iron Andirons with Brass Finials
American Early 19th Century Knife Blade Wrought Iron Andirons with Brass Finials

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Pair of Iron Dog/Dragon Andirons 19th Century Folk Art
American Pair of Iron Dog/Dragon Andirons 19th Century Folk Art

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

American Empire Period Brass Andirons
American Empire Period Brass Andirons

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass

Hessian Soldier Andirons, circa Early 19th Century
Hessian Soldier Andirons, circa Early 19th Century

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th c. Black American Folk Art Andirons
Pair of 19th c. Black American Folk Art Andirons

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons.
Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons.

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Pair of Brass/Iron Andirons
American Pair of Brass/Iron Andirons

American Pair of Brass/Iron Andirons

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Andirons with Twist Loop Tops, Scroll Feet
American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Andirons with Twist Loop Tops, Scroll Feet

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brass Andirons, Stimson of Boston
Brass Andirons, Stimson of Boston

Brass Andirons, Stimson of Boston

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Antique Petite Andirons (GMD#2908)
Pair Antique Petite Andirons (GMD#2908)

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

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American 19th Century Andirons For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of American 19th century andirons for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique American 19th century andirons was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. American 19th century andirons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. American 19th century andirons bearing Neoclassical or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many American 19th century andirons are appealing in their simplicity, but R. Wittingham, Bradley & Hubbard and Howes Company produced popular American 19th century andirons that are worth a look.

How Much are American 19th Century Andirons?

American 19th century andirons can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.

Finding the Right Andirons for You

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.

Questions About American 19th Century Andirons
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.