$3,200 / set
Huge Antique Iron Cannonball Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of very large gutsy antique black iron cannonball andirons. Circa 1910 24” H x 14” W x 22” D
Iron
French Empire Style Putty Cherub Large Brass Cannonball Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Style Putty Cherub Large Brass Cannonball Andirons - a Pair. Items features heavy brass forms, large round cannonballs, figural cherub faces, cast iron support, brass f...
Brass
19th C. American Federal Brass Cannonball Andirons with Aged Patina - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Federal Brass Cannonball Andirons with Aged Patina - a Pair. Item features desirable aged patina to brass, large cannonball forms, cast iron supports, very nice antique item.
Brass
French Empire Renaissance Brass Lion Coat of Arms Cannonball Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Renaissance Style Brass Lion Coat of Arms Large Cannonball Andirons with Cast Iron Supports - a Pair.
Brass, 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 Andirons. These antique andirons feature classic cannonball finials and robust bras...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Quality Pair Antique Brass Cannonball Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With cannonball tops on ring shaped supports mounted on scrolled legs with ball feet. The curved back long iron stand with ball finials. Dimensions: H. 21", W. 12 3/4", Depth 19" C...
Brass, Iron
Pair of English Regency Style Brass Cannonball Andirons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of English patinated brass andirons featuring large spherical cannonball finials.
Metal, Brass, Iron
$1,650 / set
Pair Antique Brass Cannonball Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bold form distinguish this pair of Antique Andirons. Large heavy andirons with cannonball tops mounted on thick square supports.
Brass
Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Cannonball Andirons Fireplace Fire Dogs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Georgian brass and iron andirons / fire dogs featuring cannonball tops on turned baluster pillars with ornate delicate scrolled feet.
Brass, Iron
Classic Pair of Cast Brass Cannonball Designed Vintage Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classically elegant brass pair of brass cannonball style andirons having pretty curved side legs and ball feet.
Brass
Vintage Beethoven Face French Rococo Brass Cannonball Fireplace Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "Beethoven" French Rococo Brass Cannonball Fireplace Andirons - Pair. Item featured is marked, "GF" with ornate cast bronze/brass faces to base, and large cannonball bodies.
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Set of Grand Antique Brass Columnar Andirons with Cannonball Finial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted and elegantly designed, this set of Grand Antique Brass Columnar Andirons with Cannonball Finial will add a touch of sophistication to your fireplace.
Brass
Antique English Federal Brass Cannonball Fireplace Andirons With Patina - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Federal Brass Cannonball Fireplace Andirons With Patina - a Pair.
Brass, Iron
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 twist stems supported by ornate scroll work feet with blind gilt metal crests, toget...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Federal Cannonball Iron and Brass Andirons, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Early 19th Century Federal iron and Brass Large Cannon Ball Andirons. Measures 13.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 21" in height.
Brass, Iron
Antique Federal Faceted Brass Cannonball Branch Foot Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal Faceted Brass Cannonball Branch Foot Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair.
Brass
$1,800 / set
Pair of Dutch Baroque Style Iron Brass Andirons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair Dutch Baroque style andirons crafted from patinated brass and iron. The large andirons feature round cannonball spheres having an etched gun metal finish topped with...
Brass, Iron
Colonial Cast Iron Cannonball Andirons
Located in Austin, TX
Early 20th century, Colonial style, cast iron cannonball andirons. Replacement log supports have been added to the back.
Iron
Large Brass Cannonball Andirons
Located in Culver City, CA
A nice pair of unusually large aged brass andiorns thought to be from the mid 20th century. The design has a solid classical look with a simplicity that would work well in a variety ...
Brass
Pair American Federal Cannonball Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming small pair of period Federal Cannonball Andirons. The andirons are in overall very good condition, with restoration to the iron log supports.
Brass, Iron
Classic Large Arts & Crafts Cannonball Andirons
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Large wrought iron cannonball andirons in very fine original condition, ready to use.
Pair of Hollywood Regency Polished Nickel Cannonball Andirons
Located in New York, NY
A a stately pair of stylish Hollywood Regency Cannonball andirons with a rectangular column and disc center.
Nickel
Pair of Classic Early 20th Century Brass Cannonball Andirons
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Classical pair of early 20th century brass cannonball andirons. Very versatile to fit any space.
Brass
Massive Iron Cannonball Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Black wrought iron, big and masculine andirons, circa 1910
Iron
Mid Century Brass Cannonball Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century traditional style brass andirons with cannonball tops and iron backs. Brass retains an aged patina.
Brass, Iron
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H 24 in W 13.5 in D 11.75 in
Large Cast Iron Bronze Plated Arts & Crafts Cannonball Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of large cast iron Arts & Crafts cannonball andirons or fire dogs with bronze-plated hammered finish.
Bronze, Iron
Art Deco Polished Nickel Cannonball Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco meets Hollywood Regency pair of polished nickel andirons with cannonball tops and finials on blackened iron frames.
Nickel
Grand Scale Polished Nickel Cannonball Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stately large scale polished nickel andirons with engine turned centers and cannonball tops.
Iron, Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Double Cannonball Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of polished nickel andirons with stacked cannonball and fluted collar.
Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Polished Nickel Cannonball Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of stylish andirons with a cannonball top and tapering legs in a polished nickel finish.
Nickel
Pair Of Regency Style Nickle Andirons
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Regency Style Cannonball Andirons.
Iron
Pair of Art Deco Polished Nickel Andirons with Scrolled Base
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional stylish pair of Art Deco cannonball andirons with scrolled bases.
Nickel
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H 15 in W 10 in D 18 in
18thc American Chippendale Brass Cannonball Andiron Firedog Pair with Log Stops
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome pair of fine brass Early American Chippendale andirons feature multiple turnings topped with a cannon ball style crown. The graceful spurred legs terminate on slipper f...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Regency Style Cannonball Polished Nickel Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic, impressive scale of polished nickel andirons topped with a large traditional cannonball motif.
Nickel
Antique Cannonball Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons Fire Dogs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent set of hammered cast iron fireplace andirons.
Iron
Mid 20th Century French Empire Brass Cannonball Chenets Andirons, a Pair
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage pair of French Empire style chenets or andirons. Heavy brass featuring neoclassical lion heads and large cannonball toppers.
Brass
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H 18 in W 11.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique English Colonial Brass Cannonball Branch Leg Andirons w/ Patina - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Colonial Brass Cannonball Branch Leg Cast Iron Andirons w/ Patina - Near Pair (Slight variation in design with examples picture).
Brass, Iron
Chippendale Style Nickel Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of polished nickel andirons with cannonball finial, fluted body and stylized shell detail ending with claw/ball feet.
Iron, Nickel
Pair of Biedermeier Style Brass Andirons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Topped with large round cannonball finials. These andirons are constructed of thick brass with a high polish finish made in the Empire style.
Brass
Pair of Monumental English Brass Andirons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional pair of English andirons constructed of brass featuring large double cannonballs with flame finials.
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Brass Andirons / Chenets
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Regency style brass cannonball fireplace andirons or chenets. Dealer: S138XX
Brass
Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Large Cannonball Gothic Fireplace Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique wrought iron large cannonball Gothic fireplace andirons, circa mid-20th century.
Iron
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H 20.5 in W 24 in D 8 in
Brass Cannonball Spiral Turned Shaft Cast Iron Andirons Fireplace Tools, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique brass cannonball spiral turned shaft cast iron andirons fireplace tools - a pair.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Cannonball Andirons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Massive handcrafted pair of wrought iron cannonball andirons. Traditional style and very heavy with an aged patina on the iron.
Wrought Iron
Classic Brass Cannonball Andirons with Ball & Claw Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classically elegant pair of vintage brass cannonball andirons having curliecue legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
Brass, 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.
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