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Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Orig. Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass colored eyes perched on scrolled
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Antique 1890s American American Empire Andirons

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Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron perched owl andirons with original glass eyes and rear dog legs. Boston
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Antique 1890s American American Empire Andirons

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Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron and Painted Dachshund Fire Place Andirons, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron dachshund fire place andirons with painted eyes, mouth, and curled tails
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Antique 1870s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cat Andirons with glass Eyes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Cat Andirons with glass eyes - Watermill Location
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of  Cat  Andirons with glass Eyes
Pair of  Cat  Andirons with glass Eyes
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Arts and Craft Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes.
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Amerian Early 20th century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes-Hampton Location
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

1930's Cast Iron Owl Form Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes
Located in Astoria, NY
Owl andirons from the 1930's. Complete with amber glass eyes, each owl figure is perched on a
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20th Century American Andirons

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass eyes perched on tree limbs and
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Antique 1890s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Rare Sprites Andirons
By Raymond Subes
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
sprite andirons with glass eyes
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Vintage 1970s French Andirons

Materials

Steel

Rare Sprites Andirons
Rare Sprites Andirons
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 14.97 in
Pair of American Owl Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif. Boston
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Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Pair of American Owl Andirons
Pair of American Owl Andirons
H 14.75 in W 9 in D 18 in
Distinctive Pair of Forged Antique Folk Art Snake Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of antique Folk Art snake andirons with inset glass eyes. They were blacksmith made
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Andirons

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Iron

Distinctive Pair of Forged Antique Folk Art Snake Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of antique Folk Art snake andirons with inset glass eyes. They were blacksmith made
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Andirons

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Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons. Boston, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif
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20th Century American Andirons

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons, Boston, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Andirons

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Cast Iron Cat Andirons with Green Glass Eyes
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage cast iron andirons in the shape of seated black cats. Each has green glass eyes
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th C Large Cast Iron Glass Eyes Owl Andirons Fireplace, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C Large 21" cast iron glass eyes owl fireplace andirons - a Pair. Item features glass
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20th Century North American Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Rare Iron Duck Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Hand-painted rare duck andirons with glass Eyes-Hampton location.
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

1930s Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of andirons (circa 1930s) is composed of cast iron owls on arched branch uprights fitted
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Andirons

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of andirons (circa 1930s, USA) composed of cast iron owls on arched branch uprights fitted to
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Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Andirons

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Iron

Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes. Great detailing in the
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Andirons

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Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of 19th century American made cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Yellow Glass Eyes
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Cast Iron Owl Andirons With Yellow Glass Eyes, Circa 1900 The pair of cast iron
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Andirons

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of early 20th century andirons is composed of cast iron owls on arched branch uprights
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Vintage 1910s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Early 20th Century, American Pair of
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes. C1910 arts & crafts period in excellent
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Vintage 1910s American Adirondack Andirons

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Blue Glass Eyes Figural Cat Door Stop Andiron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cast iron blue glass eyes figural cat door stop andiron. Item features glass eyes
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Andirons

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Cat Andirons with Original Glass Eyes, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron perched cat andirons on scrolled decorative plinths with the original bluish
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Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare and visually striking pair of cast iron owl andirons dates to circa 1900 and originates
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons Fire Dog Amber Glass Eyes Halloween
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique cast iron owl shaped fireplace andirons with orignal amber glass eyes. Measure: 13".  
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Early 20th Century Victorian Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons w/ Original Glass Eyes, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique American cast iron owl andirons with the original amber yellow and black glass eyes
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Antique Late 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, American circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of cast iron owl andirons from the United States, dating to the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century Cast Iron Cat Andirons with Green Glass Eyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of late 19th century cast iron cat andirons with light, translucent green glass eyes. The
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original amber glass eyes perched on tree limbs
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Antique 1890s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Brass Owl Andirons with Orig. Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass owl andirons with the original flanking amber colored glass eyes, flanking
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Salvaged Caste Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes Wall Hangings
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century American made cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes. These two very
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Mounted Objects

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Iron

Pair Early 20th Century Cast Iron Owl with Glass Eyes Andirons by Howe Boston
By Howe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron owl andirons with glass eyes. In original condition with replaced fire
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American cast iron owl andirons. Owls w/ original glass eyes. Signed on inside back of owls
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cat Andirons with Green Glass Eyes*
Located in Stamford, CT
Cat Andirons with Green Glass Eyes
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Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cat Andirons with Green Glass Eyes
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of unusual and charming white painted cast iron cat-form andirons, with green glass eyes
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Mid-20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Glass

Pair of Cat Andirons with Green Glass Eyes
Pair of Cat Andirons with Green Glass Eyes
H 16.88 in W 7 in D 14.75 in
Wonderful Pair Of Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Wainscott, NY
A Perfect Pair of Andirons for the home to watch over you. Cast Iron made by the Rostand
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

PAIR OF EARLY 20thC IRON OWL ANDIRONS WITH GLASS EYES
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF EARLY 20thC IRON OWL ANDIRONS WITH GLASS EYES AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
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20th Century Andirons

Pair of Solid Brass Dog Andirons with Clear Glass Eyes
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of solid brass andirons in form of French Bull or Boston Terriers with original clear glass
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Mid-20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cast Iron Black Cat Andirons with Yellow Glass Eyes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron black cat andirons with yellow glass eyes. Rarely seen. Most often found in the
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Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

cat andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
pair cast iron cat andirons emerald green glass eyes to catch the flames
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Vintage 1930s American Andirons

Materials

Iron

cat andirons
cat andirons
H 17 in W 7 in D 15 in
Dogs Andirons
Located in North Egremont, MA
Cast iron dog andirons with glass eyes, made in USA, Howes. Great size and casting
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Dogs Andirons
Dogs Andirons
H 17 in W 5.5 in D 15 in
Large Pair Owl Andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
pair of large owl andirons with original glass reflective eyes owls perched on a branch
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Large Pair Owl Andirons
Large Pair Owl Andirons
H 21 in W 21 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Antique Owl Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very old owl andirons with glass eyes. These andirons are quite heavy and have amazing character.
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Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Pair of Antique Owl Andirons
Pair of Antique Owl Andirons
H 14 in W 9 in D 15 in
Pair 19th C. Dragon Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Pair Spanish Dragon Form Andirons with Inset Brass Eyes
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Andirons

Pair 19th C. Dragon Andirons
Pair 19th C. Dragon Andirons
H 24.5 in W 15.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Bronze Owl Andirons
Located in Summerland, CA
C.1930s Whimsical hand cast Bronze owl andirons. One has red glass eyes, the other has amber glass.
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Vintage 1930s American Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Bronze Owl Andirons
Pair of Bronze Owl Andirons
H 15 in W 9 in D 21 in
Pair of Victorian Owl Figure Andirons
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of cast iron "Owl" andirons with original eyes. Minor restoration visible on back side. left
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Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American owl fire dogs stamped Bright Eyes
Located in Vancouver, BC
An original pair of early 20thC iron owl andirons, the owls with glass (marble) eyes, intended to
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20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Located in Billerica, MA
Cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes through which the fire glows. These were around the
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Amber Eyes, circa 1900
By Howes Company 1
Located in Billerica, MA
Cast iron owl form andirons with amber glass eyes through which the fire glows. These were likely
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20th Century North American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, Late 19th Century Westport, Ma
Located in Billerica, MA
Cast iron owl andirons with glass eyes, late 19th century. Westport, Ma. No chips or cracks in
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900
By Howes Company 1
Located in Billerica, MA
Cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes through which the fire glows were made by the Howes
Category

20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900
H 14.75 in W 9.25 in D 17.5 in
Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900
By Howes Company 1
Located in Billerica, MA
Cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes through which the fire glows were made by the Howes
Category

20th Century American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900
Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900
H 14.75 in W 9.25 in D 17.5 in
A Set of Iron Owl Andirons and Fireplace Tools
Located in Mississauga, ON
A late 19th century pair of iron Owl Form Andirons with glass eyes and a complete set of matching
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Andirons Eyes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of andirons eyes available for sale. Each of these unique andirons eyes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. Andirons eyes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Andirons eyes made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many andirons eyes are appealing in their simplicity, but Howes Company produced popular andirons eyes that are worth a look.

How Much are Andirons Eyes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,338, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $5,800 highest priced.

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.