1920s Handmade Dragon Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s handmade iron and tin dragon andirons.
Vintage 1920s Andirons
Iron, Tin
1920s Handmade Dragon Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s handmade iron and tin dragon andirons.
Iron, Tin
$2,355Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 11.42 in D 17.72 in
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1900.
Wrought Iron
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s Beautiful Hand Craftmanship.
Wrought Iron
Dramatic English Antique Iron Winged Dragon Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic pair of English antique hand forged iron winged dragon andirons having impressive details and claw feet.
Iron
$871
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 15.75 in
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian wrought iron dragon andirons, 1920s Fireplace set - Antique Measures : 20x40cm H:42cm Pair of wrought iron andirons in the shape of dragon bodies and ring handles.
Iron
$3,828 / set
H 17.33 in W 7.09 in D 21.66 in
Sculptural Wrought Iron Pair Of Dragons Andirons, circa 1960, France.
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Brussels, BE
Impressive pair of dragon andirons, circa 1960, France. Blackened wrought iron.
Wrought Iron
1950's Italian Gothic Dragon Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of large 1960's Italian Gothic Dragons andirons, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, amazing craftsmanship and details.
Iron
Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th century Andirons with wonderful detail and impressive size Pair of dragons at the top and towards the bottom, original surface.
Wrought Iron
$6,600 / set
H 12 in W 32 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c.
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c.
Wrought Iron
$1,501
H 15 in W 31 in D 18 in
Gothic Inglenook Grate Set on Dragon Andirons These are heavy Iron Andirons
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Inglenook Grate Set on Dragon Andirons These are heavy Iron Andirons with claw feet and brass faces, they come with a good grate suitable for both coal or logs which sits n...
Iron
Pair of French Baroque Style French Dragon Andirons
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of highly decorative French gilt-bronze andirons or chenets, with attached iron bars (circa 1870), in the form of fanciful dragons, with foliate berry, acanthus leaves and oth...
Ormolu, Iron, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Andirons or Chenets - a Pair
Located in Raymondville, TX
A mid 20th century pair of Asian style andirons or chenets featuring bookmatched dragons seated atop bases etched with Chinese characters.
Brass, Iron
$3,063 / set
H 25 in W 11.4 in D 15 in
Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Located in Lisse, NL
These beautifully and all handcrafted, large and fire-gilt bronze andirons are made to stand in your fireplace as in image number one, but then facing straight forward.
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Iron
$1,500 / set
H 12.2 in W 7.5 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Vintage Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons from France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Uniquely French, these wrought iron "fire dragons" are great as decor in your fireplace, with or without the burning flames. With today's eclectic and layered interiors, the Gothic d...
Wrought Iron
$1,825 / set
H 13.3 in W 8.5 in D 23 in
Antique Pair of Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs
Located in Lisse, NL
These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons were made to stand in your fireplace as in our images.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of andirons representing dragons are made of wrought iron.
Wrought Iron
Bradley & Hubbard Solid Brass Dragon Fireplace Andirons
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1886 solid brass and iron andirons by Bradley & Hubbard, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the brass due to age and use, the brass was lightly hand po...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Hand-Wrought Andirons with Bronze Dragons
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of hand-wrought andirons with polished bronze dragons.
Bronze, Iron
Pair 1970s Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Sculpture Fireplace Andirons
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic pair of Brutalist Italian hand-forged andirons in the form of gothic, mystical dragons. Nice original patina.
Wrought Iron
$795 / set
H 18 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Vintage French Baroque Style Brass Figural Andirons with Dragon Griffins - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Baroque Style Brass Figural Andirons with Dragon Griffins - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Brass
$4,800 / set
H 20.75 in W 12.5 in D 22 in
Pair of English Brass Dragon Finial Andirons with Scrolled Leg & Paw Feet C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass flanking dragon finial andirons with decorative foliage plinths, original rear wrought iron spiral dog legs, and resting on scrolled foliage legs with lions paw...
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th c. Bronze and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tall dark bronze and wrought iron 18th century andirons featuring dragon head spit supports on hand-forged wrought iron shafts with chiselled punchwork decoration and a central lozen...
Bronze, Iron
$23,850 / set
H 9 in W 14 in D 8 in
Exceptional and Rare Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unusual Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period, circa 1750. Each chenet is executed in the finest quality dore bronze, cast and chased in high relief,...
Ormolu
$9,850 / set
H 41 in W 52 in D 11 in
Group of 6 Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Komodo Dragon Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Group of Six Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Gilt and Ebonized Bronze and Gilt-Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons), Gilt-Bronze Figural Fire-Tools and Metal Fire-Screen.
Bronze
Antique Iron & Brass Dragons Fireplace Andirons, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a pair of antique iron & brass dragons fireplace andirons. Approximate measurements in inches 25" high 9...
Brass, Iron
1970s Pair of Wrought Iron Dragon-shaped Fireplace Andirons
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of two fireplace andirons made of wrought iron, representing detailed figures of dragons with stylized wings and expressive heads.
Iron
$3,055 / set
H 15.95 in W 36.03 in D 27.96 in
Antique Dragon Motif Fireplace Set, English, Fire Basket, Andirons, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Dragon motif fireplace set. An English, estate-made cast and wrought iron fire basket and andirons ensemble, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,355 / set
H 11.82 in W 25.6 in D 7.09 in
1970s Pair of Andirons with Dragon Decorations and Forged Iron Legs
Located in Marbella, ES
This pair of andirons features an intricate design with dragon motifs, crafted to add a touch of mythical elegance to any fireplace.
Iron
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
Spectacular Pair of Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Dragon Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous pair of French medieval style hand wrought andirons. This pair has a wonderful large scale presence.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Dragon Face Aesthetic Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair late 19th century dragon face aesthetic andirons with polished iron finish.
Iron
Unusual Pair of Dragon Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A nice and unusual pair of Dragon form hand made wrought iron andirons circa 1910
Wrought Iron
Spanish Dragon Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Iron
Fabulously Dramatic Pair of Fire-Breathing Dragon Andirons
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of Fire-Breathing Dragon Andirons, hand-wrought iron in the Arts and Crafts style, circa 1930’s, in the manner of Samuel Yellin, New Hope, PA, (and found in Bucks County, PA), w...
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H 28.75 in W 12 in D 25.75 in
Pair of English Polished Steel & Brass Flanking Dragon Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel and brass flanking dragon andirons with circular , oval, & faceted medallions , hand chase fret work, matching log stops, and terminating on scroll legs.
Brass, Steel
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H 31.5 in W 9 in D 17 in
Pair of 19th Century Monumental Neoclassical Dore Bronze Winged Dragon Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of monumental doré bronze winged dragon andirons. A simply stunning pair of solid doré (Gilt) bronze andirons.
Pair of Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron andirons featuring dragon heads. Dimensions 6.5" width x 18.5" depth x 20.25" height.
Wrought Iron
Pair of English Polished Steel Dragon Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel and brass andirons with fluted ball finial tops, squared centered columns intertwined by fighting brass dragons, terminating on scrolled decorative leg...
Sculptural Wrought Iron Pair Of Dragons Andirons, circa 1910.
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of sculptural Arts and Crafts andirons, circa 1910, United States. Wrought iron. Dimensions: 57 cm D, 18 cm W, 29 cm H. Good condition. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Pr...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Dragon Andirons Attributed to Edouard Schenck
By Edouard Schenck
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wrought iron ironwork andirons representing two dragons. Shape directly beaten on the anvil.
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H 10.63 in W 6.7 in D 21.66 in
Sculptural Wrought Iron Pair Of Dragons Andirons, circa 1910, United States.
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of sculptural Arts and Crafts andirons, circa 1910, United States. Wrought iron. Dimensions: 55 cm D, 17 cm W, 27 cm H. Good condition. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Pr...
Wrought Iron
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H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 20.87 in
Sculptural Wrought Iron Pair Of Dragons Andirons, circa 1910, United States.
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of sculptural Arts and Crafts andirons, circa 1910, United States. Wrought iron. Dimensions: 53 cm D, 19 cm W, 29 cm H. Good condition. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Pr...
Wrought Iron
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H 38.5 in W 21.75 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Large Scale Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Possibly by Samuel Yellin
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of large scale wrought iron dragon form andirons. Early 20th century possibly by renowned Philadelphia master blacksmith, Samuel Yellin.
Wrought Iron
Griffin/ Dragon Bronze Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very ornate dragon/ griffin andirons with a beautiful patina.
Bronze
Bronze Figural Andirons-Mythical with Lions/Dragons
Located in Stamford, CT
The most spectacular part of the andirons is the dragons gesticulating with their tongues.
Bronze
Pair of Asian Inspired Dragon Mid-Century Modern Brass Andirons
By Donald Deskey
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Chinese or Asian Style andirons in mirror image crafted from brass and black painted iron.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of 18th Century Italian Iron and Brass Andirons with Dragons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Pair of Iron Andirons with Dragons and Brass Finials, Italy 18th Century
Brass, Iron
Pair of Signed Bradley & Hubbard Andirons with Log Bar Dragon Form
Located in Milford, NH
Bradley & Hubbard dragon form andirons. Late 19th / early 20th century, signed “B & H 9533,” and includes log bar.
Iron
Circa 1890 Pair of French Hand-Forged Iron Dragon-Form Andirons
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular pair of dragon-form antique French hand-forged wrought iron fire dogs or andirons.
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th c. hand wrought andirons, depicting dragons. Back legs have been replaced on both pieces.
Fine Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Iron Foo Dog Dragons
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality pair of late 19th-early 20th century Chinese iron foo dog dragons. Each dragon dressed in a helmet and full armour, breathing fire.
Iron
Pair of Fireplace Andirons. Germany, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of dragon-shaped fireplace andirons, made of hand-forged iron and finished with a golden patina.
Wrought Iron
1950's Italian Dragons Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1950's Dragons Italian andirons, with beautiful craftsmanship in vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Iron
Sculptural Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful Arts & Crafts sculptural wrought iron andirons with a dragon motif. Great detail. Likely first half of the 20th century.
Iron
Bradley and Hubbard Dragon Andirons
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The "eyes" of the dragons have been lightened. In good condition.
Iron
Art Deco Hand-Painted Dragon Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco andirons with hand decorated tiles depicting fanciful dragons.
Brass
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H 15 in W 7.9 in D 20.1 in
Antique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Located in Lisse, NL
These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons are made to stand in your fireplace as in image number one, but then straight forward.
Wrought Iron
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H 1.4 in W 7.1 in D 19.3 in
Early 1900s Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs
Located in Lisse, NL
These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons were made to stand in your fireplace as in image number 2.
Wrought Iron
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H 12 in W 7 in D 24.5 in
Early 1900s Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs
Located in Lisse, NL
These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons were made to stand in your fireplace as in image number two.
Wrought Iron
English 1930s Polished Nickel Dragon Motif Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of polished nickel andirons with detailed chase work on metal and stylized dragons.
Nickel
Exceptional Pair of Arts & Crafts Iron Andirons with Dragon Tops
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts iron andirons with dragons adorning each ball top, with their tails winding around each post.
Iron
Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Detailed Cast Iron Dragon Andirons with Rings
Iron Dragon Andirons Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand forged iron dragon andirons. Substantial weight featuring a coiled tail, charmingly detailed hands, and spiral hooked nose.
Iron
Hand Forged Dragon Andirons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A pair of incredible hand-forged iron dragon andirons. These were not cast from a mold but entirely hand-formed and hand-chiseled by a master blacksmith.
Iron
Pair of Hand Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
This is a very rare and wonderfully executed pair of winged hand wrought dragon andirons from Munich, Germany.
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of impressive wrought iron dragon andirons with original wrought iron chain.
Wrought Iron
French 'Dragon' Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully handwrought andirons with dragon motif and ornate chain.
Brass Dragon Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Brass Andirons
Pair of Hand-Forged Dragon Andirons
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Pair of hand-forged iron dragon andirons. France, early 20th century. Removeable 34 inch length of chain to connect the andirons.
Pair 19th C. Dragon Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Pair Spanish Dragon Form Andirons with Inset Brass Eyes
Fine wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
Large scale hand wrought andrions with curule feet and dragon head motif.
Wrought Iron
Winged Dragon Andirons
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Fantastic pair fierce beasts rendered in solid brass. Master workmanship.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Dragon Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of black patina wrought iron dragon figure andirons.
Hand Forged Dragon Andirons in the Style of Oscar Bach
Located in North Hollywood, CA
German born Oscar Bach, who immigrated to New York and created the finest forged iron in the country in the 1920's is most likely responsible for these magnificent beasts. By the lat...
Iron
Pair of Dragon Cast Iron Andirons
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of cast iron "dragon" andirons.
Iron
Andirons and tool set
Located in Pasadena, CA
Animated Dragon Andirons. One of a kind andiron and matching tool set.
Iron
Gothic Style Dragon Anirons
Located in Summerland, CA
Wonderful pair of iron dragon andirons. Silhouettes of nicely stylized dragons from 1900s
Wrought Iron
set of Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Full dragon Andirons. Great for the home that needs low maintenance pets.
Bronze and Iron Dragonhead Andirons
Located in Summerland, CA
Pair of stylized bronze and iron dragon andirons. Main structure is iron, the head and the acanthus is bronze.
Bronze, Iron
Pair Dragon Form Andirons (GMD#2092)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 17th Century Pair Spanish Dragon Form Andirons
Pair 19th C. Dragon Head Andirons (GMD#2000)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair 19th C. Spanish Andirons with Dragon Heads
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H 48 in W 14.25 in D 31 in
Pair of French Wrought Iron and Gilt Gothic Revival Andirons with Dragons
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Featuring four dragons, two at the base in wrought iron, and to gilt-bronze dragons surmounting the top, these very large andirons date to the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Bronze Andirons; Prov: Potter Palmer Castle
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Pair of Italian Patinated Bronze Dragon Chenets/Andirons; Prov: Palmer Castle, Chicago IL by descent.
Bronze
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons with Fireplace Tools and Jamb Hooks
Located in Essex, MA
The andirons have stylized dragon or horse (?) heads, with open mouths, each holding a ring, and lively manes.
Wrought Iron
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H 11.8 in W 1.9 in D 21.6 in
Samuel Yellin Style Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons or Chenets, Early 1900s
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Raalte, NL
Set of two beautiful French wrought iron Dragon andirons or chenets in the style of Samuel Yellin and made in the early 1900s.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,767
H 20 in W 15.3 in D 9.4 in
Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming 1930s French Art Deco full-size bed frame, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from solid wrought iron, it features painted geometric designs that culminate in an elega...
Wrought Iron
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Low Console, Iron, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted iron and black-painted wood low console designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. *discoloration throughout and scratches to paint, wear on corners of wood Mounts ...
Iron
$2,980
H 29.14 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Spanish Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools Stand in Wrought Iron with Dragon Motif
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Spanish hand forged iron four-piece fireplace tools set stand with scrolls ornamentation, dragon motif and original gold leaf gilt finishing. Spain, 1920s-1930s. This sculpt...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very rare if not unique cabinet designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the "Caesar" series. Circa 1933. Stained birch. Rich decorated hand carved flamed birch doors panels. Original fin...
Birch
Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Art Deco wrought iron fire screen, 1920s.
Wrought Iron
$34,115
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$12,900
H 18 in Dm 31.5 in
French Midcentury / Art Deco Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Rene Drouet, 1940
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco / Mid-century Modern cocktail table in the Modern Neoclassical spirit by iconic French designer, Rene Drouet, France, circa 1940. The subtle a...
Wrought Iron
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
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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