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Dolphin Andirons

Large Iron North Wind and Dolphin Andirons
Large Iron North Wind and Dolphin Andirons

Large Iron North Wind and Dolphin Andirons

$975

H 26 in W 13.5 in D 26 in

Large Iron North Wind and Dolphin Andirons

Located in Tarrytown, NY

From a celebrities Southampton, NY oceanfront estate. Large iron, north wind and dolphin andirons

Category

1990s Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Edgar Brandt Style Bronze Poseidon Dolphin Andirons
French Edgar Brandt Style Bronze Poseidon Dolphin Andirons

French Edgar Brandt Style Bronze Poseidon Dolphin Andirons

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Westport, CT

Edgar Brandt style antique French bronze Poseidon dolphin andirons, with twisted iron log arms.

Category

Early 20th Century French Classical Greek Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Dolphin Andirons
Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Dolphin Andirons

Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Dolphin Andirons

$3,400 / set

H 15 in W 10.5 in D 23 in

Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Dolphin Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of solid brass and irons Dolphins andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C 1880
Pair of American Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C 1880

Pair of American Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American polished brass dolphin andirons with rectangular step back molded plinths

Category

Antique 1880s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Colonial Williamsburg Serpentine Fender with Dolphin Andirons
Colonial Williamsburg Serpentine Fender with Dolphin Andirons

Colonial Williamsburg Serpentine Fender with Dolphin Andirons

$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 58 in D 22 in

Colonial Williamsburg Serpentine Fender with Dolphin Andirons

By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1

Located in Asheville, NC

Serpentine shaped pierced work, polished brass fire fender, pair of andirons with left and right

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Brass Flame Finial Acanthus Foliage & Dolphin Andirons, C. 1820
Pair of French Brass Flame Finial Acanthus Foliage & Dolphin Andirons, C. 1820

Pair of French Brass Flame Finial Acanthus Foliage & Dolphin Andirons, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French brass flame finial andirons with tapered ringed acanthus foliage columns, flanking

Category

Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Louis XIV Bronze & Wrought Iron Dolphin Andirons, France, Late 17th C
Pair of Louis XIV Bronze & Wrought Iron Dolphin Andirons, France, Late 17th C

Pair of Louis XIV Bronze & Wrought Iron Dolphin Andirons, France, Late 17th C

$3,018Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 14.57 in W 7.49 in D 22.05 in

Pair of Louis XIV Bronze & Wrought Iron Dolphin Andirons, France, Late 17th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

double bar. This rare pair of andirons, which has survived the centuries, is decorated with dolphins

Category

Antique Late 17th Century European Louis XIV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Pair of French Brass Cherub & Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C. 1820
Pair of French Brass Cherub & Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C. 1820

Pair of French Brass Cherub & Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French brass decorative andirons with flanking cherubs holding scrolls, intertwined banded

Category

Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Pair Dolphin and Sailing Ship American Andirons

$5,875 / set

H 32.5 in W 11 in D 22 in

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

Collector Craftsmanship Dolphin sculpture Brass / Wrought Iron Andirons
Collector Craftsmanship Dolphin sculpture Brass / Wrought Iron Andirons

Collector Craftsmanship Dolphin sculpture Brass / Wrought Iron Andirons

Located in Tarry Town, NY

graceful form of a dolphin, each andiron features a solid brass dolphin sculpture perched atop a sturdy

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Brass Nautical Style Anchor Andirons with Dolphins
Mid Century Brass Nautical Style Anchor Andirons with Dolphins

Mid Century Brass Nautical Style Anchor Andirons with Dolphins

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

dolphins at the base and rope all represented in excellent castings.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Brass Intertwined Dolphin & Ship Andirons. Circa 1840
Pair of American Brass Intertwined Dolphin & Ship Andirons. Circa 1840

Pair of American Brass Intertwined Dolphin & Ship Andirons. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass andirons with perched flanking ships, intertwined dolphins, matching finial

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Bradley & Hubbard cast iron dolphin form andirons, c. 1900
Pair of Bradley & Hubbard cast iron dolphin form andirons, c. 1900

Pair of Bradley & Hubbard cast iron dolphin form andirons, c. 1900

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of cast iron dolphin form andirons on iron log rests. The andirons are facing and the log

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Stylized Dolphin or Fish Andirons
Pair of Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Stylized Dolphin or Fish Andirons

Pair of Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Stylized Dolphin or Fish Andirons

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique gilt bronze andirons are unsigned, but believed to have originated from Europe

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Polished Steel & Brass Dolphin Ship Andirons, Circa 1850
Pair of American Polished Steel & Brass Dolphin Ship Andirons, Circa 1850

Pair of American Polished Steel & Brass Dolphin Ship Andirons, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American polished steel and brass andirons with flanking oval ship medallion finials

Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Andirons with Dolphin and Putti
Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Andirons with Dolphin and Putti

Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Andirons with Dolphin and Putti

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

depicting dolphins and putties. A pair of Fleur-de-Lys topping the obelisks. The pair of andirons are in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair French 19th Century Bronze Figural Bronze Chenets, Andirons
Antique Pair French 19th Century Bronze Figural Bronze Chenets, Andirons

Antique Pair French 19th Century Bronze Figural Bronze Chenets, Andirons

$7,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 20 in

Antique Pair French 19th Century Bronze Figural Bronze Chenets, Andirons

Located in Stamford, CT

pair of andirons with dolphin fish as the base holding a urn with three winged griffons, birds maybe

Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of French Bronze chenets “Aux Dauphins” c. 1780, dolphin form andirons
Pair of French Bronze chenets “Aux Dauphins” c. 1780, dolphin form andirons

Pair of French Bronze chenets “Aux Dauphins” c. 1780, dolphin form andirons

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of French Bronze chenets “Aux Dauphins” c. 1780, dolphin form andirons. 14” h. x 7” w. x 21” d.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Rococo Revival Brass Andirons, Polished Finish, England, Circa 1850
Rococo Revival Brass Andirons, Polished Finish, England, Circa 1850

Rococo Revival Brass Andirons, Polished Finish, England, Circa 1850

Located in London, GB

A beautifully-made pair of brass English andirons, with gadrooned urns surmounted by flame-topped

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Brass, Iron

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1870's Bradley and Hubbard Dolphin Andirons
1870's Bradley and Hubbard Dolphin Andirons

1870's Bradley and Hubbard Dolphin Andirons

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H 14.25 in W 7.25 in D 18 in

1870's Bradley and Hubbard Dolphin Andirons

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful graphic cast iron dolphin form andirons , patent 1868. Stamped B&H on back.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Brass Fireplace Ornament Dolphin Chenet Andirons
Brass Fireplace Ornament Dolphin Chenet Andirons

Brass Fireplace Ornament Dolphin Chenet Andirons

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 6 in D 5.75 in

Brass Fireplace Ornament Dolphin Chenet Andirons

Located in Tulsa, OK

spiraling figural dolphins on pedestals. There are finials to tops of fluted rods. Great Chenets or Andirons

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 1920s Dolphin Andirons
Pair of 1920s Dolphin Andirons

Pair of 1920s Dolphin Andirons

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H 11.25 in W 10.5 in D 16 in

Pair of 1920s Dolphin Andirons

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

This is a unique pair of dolphin andirons, I've never seen this pattern before and think it was a

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Brass Intertwined Dolphin Andirons with Flame Finials. C. 1830
Pair of English Brass Intertwined Dolphin Andirons with Flame Finials. C. 1830

Pair of English Brass Intertwined Dolphin Andirons with Flame Finials. C. 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English brass intertwined dolphin andirons with flanking flame finials, matching urn finial

Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Brass Dolphin Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass Dolphin Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass Dolphin Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Brass Dolphin Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters. Fully formed dolphin figures on a stepped

Category

Vintage 1970s American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Tall Brass Dolphin Andirons
Pair Tall Brass Dolphin Andirons

Pair Tall Brass Dolphin Andirons

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H 25 in W 11 in D 21 in

Pair Tall Brass Dolphin Andirons

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of large brass dolphin motiff andirons.

Category

Vintage 1950s Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Continental Dolphin Andirons
Pair of Continental Dolphin Andirons

Pair of Continental Dolphin Andirons

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H 34 in W 15.5 in D 29 in

Pair of Continental Dolphin Andirons

Located in Westwood, NJ

Pair of bold Continental polished steel and wrought iron dolphin and trident motif andirons.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Andirons

Materials

Metal

19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons
19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons

19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons

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H 16 in W 11 in L 16 in

19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of 19th century cast iron dolphin-form andirons, scrolled form on a plinth base. Most likely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons
19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons

19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons

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H 16 in W 11 in D 21 in

19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of 19th century cast iron dolphin-form andirons, scrolled form on a plinth base. Most likely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Dolphin Andirons
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Dolphin Andirons

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Dolphin Andirons

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H 20.5 in W 7.75 in D 15.75 in

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Dolphin Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Early 19th Century Neoclassical Andirons with Interlocking Dolphin Motif A finely cast pair

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Brass

pr of large 19th c Dolphin andirons
pr of large 19th c Dolphin andirons

pr of large 19th c Dolphin andirons

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c French dolphin chenets. bronze dore beautiful detail

Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Brass Dolphin Andirons, Circa 1870
Pair of American Brass Dolphin Andirons, Circa 1870

Pair of American Brass Dolphin Andirons, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass andirons with flame finial tops, flanking intertwined dolphins, matching log

Category

Antique 1870s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Stunning Pair of Large 20th Century Iron and Steel Baroque Dolphin Andirons
Stunning Pair of Large 20th Century Iron and Steel Baroque Dolphin Andirons

Stunning Pair of Large 20th Century Iron and Steel Baroque Dolphin Andirons

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a great pair of Baroque style andirons that are detailed with entwined dolphins

Category

Early 20th Century European Baroque Andirons

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

17th Century Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs with Dolphins
17th Century Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs with Dolphins

17th Century Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs with Dolphins

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century Louis XIV andirons made of bronze and wrought iron. The dolphins are symbol for the

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

17th Century Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs with Dolphins
17th Century Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs with Dolphins

17th Century Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs with Dolphins

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century Louis XIV andirons made of bronze.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Vintage French Empire Dolphin Head Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Vintage French Empire Dolphin Head Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Vintage French Empire Dolphin Head Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Style Dolphin Head Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Louis XV Style Andirons, circa 1850
Louis XV Style Andirons, circa 1850

Louis XV Style Andirons, circa 1850

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H 19.6 in W 10 in D 7 in

Louis XV Style Andirons, circa 1850

Located in San Marino, CA

Louis XV style andirons depicting dolphins, heavily detailed.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Gold Dolphin Andirons Bookends
Gold Dolphin Andirons Bookends

Gold Dolphin Andirons Bookends

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H 15 in W 8.75 in D 4 in

Gold Dolphin Andirons Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of gilt dolphin andirons or bookends. The pieces are spectacular to look at and are the

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Gold

Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dolphin Andirons
Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dolphin Andirons

Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dolphin Andirons

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H 14.75 in W 10.5 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dolphin Andirons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful pair of Antique solid brass Dolphin andirons. Beautifully chased brass dolphins with nice

Category

Antique 19th Century English Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C 1880
Pair of American Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C 1880

Pair of American Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American polished brass dolphin andirons with rectangular step back molded plinths

Category

Antique 1880s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Dolphin Andirons, Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1886-1900
Dolphin Andirons, Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1886-1900

Dolphin Andirons, Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1886-1900

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Bradley & Hubbard Dolphin andirons, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1886-1900. The pair of cast

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Whimsical Castiron Dolphin Shaped Andirons
Pair of American Whimsical Castiron Dolphin Shaped Andirons

Pair of American Whimsical Castiron Dolphin Shaped Andirons

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of whimsical castiron dolphin shaped andirons. United-States.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Pair Antique Neoclassical Figural Bronze Andirons with Urns & Dolphin, c1900
Pair Antique Neoclassical Figural Bronze Andirons with Urns & Dolphin, c1900

Pair Antique Neoclassical Figural Bronze Andirons with Urns & Dolphin, c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of antique Neoclassical polished bronze andirons featuring ebonized highlights, figural

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Brass and Iron Dolphin Fire Place Andirons, Circa 1850
Pair of American Brass and Iron Dolphin Fire Place Andirons, Circa 1850

Pair of American Brass and Iron Dolphin Fire Place Andirons, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass decorative dolphin fire place andirons with flanking heads, scrolled

Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Brass Figures Of Cherubs Riding Dolphins
Pair Brass Figures Of Cherubs Riding Dolphins

Pair Brass Figures Of Cherubs Riding Dolphins

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H 11.25 in W 18 in D 2.25 in

Pair Brass Figures Of Cherubs Riding Dolphins

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of cast brass double-sided table or shelf ornaments of cherubs riding dolphins. Could also be

Category

Vintage 1940s American Andirons

Materials

Brass

Notable Pair of Antique Dore Bronze Dolphin Form Chenets
Notable Pair of Antique Dore Bronze Dolphin Form Chenets

Notable Pair of Antique Dore Bronze Dolphin Form Chenets

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Magnificent pair of antique Chenets in Dolphin Form and contrasting red gold/ gold finish. Classic

Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French 19th Century Bronze Figural Andirons
Pair Antique French 19th Century Bronze Figural Andirons

Pair Antique French 19th Century Bronze Figural Andirons

Located in New York, NY

An impressive pair of Antique French 19th Century Bronze Figural Andirons. Dolphin fish at base

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair Continental Dolphin Brass Andirons Chenets
Pair Continental Dolphin Brass Andirons Chenets

Pair Continental Dolphin Brass Andirons Chenets

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair solid brass Dolphin (fish) fireplace neoclassic style andirons or chenets with iron/brass legs

Category

Vintage 1950s European Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Brass Dolphin Form Andirons
Pair of Midcentury Brass Dolphin Form Andirons

Pair of Midcentury Brass Dolphin Form Andirons

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Each of solid brass casting with iron log support.  

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and C...

Materials

Brass

Seahorse and Dolphins Andirons
Seahorse and Dolphins Andirons

Seahorse and Dolphins Andirons

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H 16.5 in W 10 in D 21.25 in

Seahorse and Dolphins Andirons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Seahorse and dolphins andirons 1930s in bronze and cast iron from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Dolphin Andirons
Pair of Dolphin Andirons

Pair of Dolphin Andirons

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H 17 in W 15 in

Pair of Dolphin Andirons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Silvered Metal Andirons

Category

Vintage 1960s French Andirons

Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons
Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons

Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons

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H 28 in W 12 in D 22 in

Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons

Located in Hudson, NY

an outstanding pair of antique cast iron andirons with beautiful dolphins spiralling around the

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dolphin Andirons
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dolphin Andirons

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dolphin Andirons

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H 16 in W 14.75 in D 18 in

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dolphin Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

A pair of unusual and beautifully designed neoclassical style dolphin-form andirons in bronze, the

Category

Antique 1880s American Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons
Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons

Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons

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H 28 in W 16 in D 34 in

Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Baroque style polished brass andirons with dolphins and acorn finials, circa early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Brass Anchor Andirons

Brass Anchor Andirons

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H 15.75 in W 9.5 in D 18.5 in

Brass Anchor Andirons

Located in Southampton, NY

A pair of solid brass anchor form andirons with dolphins, rope and shell motif and smaller anchor

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Andirons

Pair of American Reeded Brass Andirons Circa 1920
Pair of American Reeded Brass Andirons Circa 1920

Pair of American Reeded Brass Andirons Circa 1920

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Pair of American Reeded Brass Andirons with winged dolphin and foliate decoration on stylized paw

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass Dolphin-Form Andirons
Brass Dolphin-Form Andirons

Brass Dolphin-Form Andirons

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H 13.5 in W 7.25 in D 13.5 in

Brass Dolphin-Form Andirons

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish set of andiron by Bradley and Hubbard have been professionally polished and lacquered

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Fireplace Tools ...

Materials

Brass, Iron

Dolphin Andirons by Bradley and Hubbard
Dolphin Andirons by Bradley and Hubbard

Dolphin Andirons by Bradley and Hubbard

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H 14 in W 7 in D 16 in

Dolphin Andirons by Bradley and Hubbard

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in New York City, NY

Dolphin Andirons by Bradley and Hubbard from 1870

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

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Dolphin Andirons For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of dolphin andirons available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique dolphin andirons was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Dolphin andirons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Dolphin andirons are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many dolphin andirons are appealing in their simplicity, but Bradley & Hubbard, Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. and Virginia Metalcrafters produced popular dolphin andirons that are worth a look.

How Much are Dolphin Andirons?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,655, while they’re typically $415 on the low end and $12,000 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.