Large Early 19th Century Black Cast-Iron Baronial Andirons
By Carron
Located in London, GB
A pair of blackened cast-iron Wrythen Eagle andirons with scrollwork. Originally from a mansion in Southern Scotland.
Iron
Antique Eagle Andirons, Metal, Federal Style, America, Circa 1880-1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of federal andirons featuring eagles with their wings outstretched and heads turned towards the side.
Metal
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Andirons with Eagles
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of late 19th century andirons made from brass with art nouveau style elements and eagles.
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century Federal Style Andirons with Eagles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of early 20th century federal style andirons with eagles.
Unavailable
H 26.5 in W 9 in D 18.5 in
Pair of 20th Century Brass Fluted Column Andirons with Eagle Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century brass fluted column andirons with eagle finials.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 24 in W 26.25 in D 6 in
Pair of Chenets or Andirons with a Decorative Eagle Finial Top, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of 19th century chenets or andirons with a decorative eagle finial top and a brass fender.
Brass, Iron
Brass Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very fine pr.brass lemon top ball & claw andirons, with engraved eagles on columns.
Brass
Pair of American Brass Eagle Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with perched eagles on top of ball finials, reeded Corinthian plinths, and terminating on scrolled foliage legs with ball feet and original finial log...
Pair of American Brass Eagle Andirons, Signed NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with perched eagles on top of ball finials, reeded Corinthian column plinths and terminating on scrolled foliage legs with ball feet and original fini...
Fine 17th c. Steel Cut Double Eagle Imperial Russian Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare and fine pair of 17th c. steel cut baroque andirons,Imperial Russian circa 1690, having fluted dome onion finials, double headed imperial eagle with crown and cross, and fine et...
Steel
Sold
H 25 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
A Pair of Signed French Ormolu Double Eagle Andirons w/ Faux Malachite Globes
Located in New York, NY
A Unique, Rare, and signed Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Double Eagle Andirons with Faux Hand-Enameled Bronze Malachite Globes Enhanced with Ormolu Stars.
Bronze
Pair of Federal Style Brass Eagle Andirons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Federal style heavy brass andirons with eagle tops surmounted on brass cannonballs and supported on ball and claw feet.
Brass
Pair of Cast Brass Federal Style Eagle Andirons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
This pair of elegant andirons feature two sculptural eagles on each andiron.
Brass, Iron
Antique American Eagle Cast Brass Andirons
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique cast brass American Eagle andirons. Great patina and can be polished if desired.
Pair American 20th Century Brass Eagle Head and Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of American 20th century cast iron andirons with brass eagle head finials on centered columns.
Iron
Sold
H 19 in W 9.75 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Late 18th/Early 19th Century Brass Eagle Andirons by Messenger & Phipson
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF LATE 18th/EARLY 19thC BRASS EAGLE ANDIRONS BY MESSENGER & PHIPSON
Heavy Bronze Eagle Andirons
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Heavy duty bronze andirons featuring eagle on shield with Latin inscription.
Bronze, Iron
Northwest Eagle and Bear Totem Andirons
Located in Oakland, CA
A palyful set of totem andirons with the eagle and bear motif. wonderful age and patina.
Iron
Sold
H 27.17 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in
Fireplace Screen Bronze or Brass Eagle-Sparks, Spain, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
FireSceen ,original, ANDIRONS EAGLE SHAPE IN ANOTHER AD. Spark saver or protective screen for fireplaces in the shape of a winged eagle.
Bronze, Brass
$1,500 / set
H 15.25 in W 14 in D 9 in
2 Antique Georgian Wrought Iron Brass Hearthware Fire Dogs Andirons 15'
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 18th / early 19th century antique wrought iron and brass andirons / fire dogs featuring Colonial or Georgian styling with bow legs and a lovely dark patina. Dimensions:...
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of small wrought iron fire dog andirons with decorative brass finials.
Iron
$2,750 / set
H 19.25 in W 13 in D 21.75 in
Pair American Late Neoclassic Brass & Iron Andirons, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having circular finely cast brass sections atop splayed legs terminating in ball claw and ball feet, the rear sections of wrought iron
Brass
$1,344 / set
H 12.6 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Victorian Gothic Fire Dogs or Andirons in the Shape of Griffins
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century pair of zoomorphic Griffin Fire Dogs or Andirons. Made from cast Iron and with copper stomach inserts, these unusual and rare pieces are indicative of the Victoria...
Iron, Copper
$868Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the period Louis XV, wrought iron. This pair of andirons, which was made in the 18th century are a typical decoration of its period "the Classical period" curved ...
Wrought Iron
Monumental Pair of Forged Iron Spanish Revival Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand forged heavy gauge andirons with iron strapping and heraldic shields and battle axes. Generously sized at 18.5" wide, 23" deep and 27" high. Fine old patina with traces of black...
Steel
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.
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Italian Brass Figural Andirons, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass andirons with faceted ball tops, figural finial faces, turned bulbous plinths, matching finial log stops, and terminating on scrolled feet. Early 19th Century
Pair of Large Neoclassical Andirons in Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Large Neoclassical Andirons in Patinated Brass. Europe, mid to late 19th century. A large and imposing pair of andirons or fire dogs in patinated brass and wrought iron. Fea...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Large Late 19th Century Wrought Andirons
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a pair of large rod iron andirons from the late 19th century. They are connected by a removable rod iron chain. The hand crafted iron work has amazing details. The scale is v...
Wrought Iron
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 Iron back inserts. The andirons measure 21" inches high x 19" inches deep x 8" inc...
Brass
$8,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron and Brass Acanthus Andirons, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron and brass andirons with acorn and urn top final, chased acanthus tapered plinths, matching log stops, spit hooks, and terminating on stylized clover feet...
19th Century English Victorian Brass Andirons with Fluted Design
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Georgian style brass fluted andirons with finial tops
Brass
$850 / set
H 20 in W 10 in D 17.5 in
Brass Urn / Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of classic American elegance to your hearth with this striking pair of 20th-century Federal-style fireplace andirons. Each andiron features a beautifully detailed eagle s...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Brass Andirons with Large Log Stops, Mid-19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of brass andirons with large log stops, mid-19th century.
Brass
$4,342 / set
H 28.35 in W 11.03 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Very Fine Work, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of wrought iron andirons is made of worked iron oak leaves, twisted iron pieces. This is a very fine work. Amazing quality. These andirons are French and have bee...
Wrought Iron
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair express...
Leather, Beech
$2,200
H 8 in W 15 in D 8.25 in
19th Century English Pine Box Hand-Painted as a Georgian Country House
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th C. English pine box hand-painted as a Georgian country house, the dovetailed front with sash windows hung with curtains, potted plants, and a pedimented doorcase with fanlight...
Iron
$3,115Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 14.97 in
Primitive Antique 1740 Spanish 18th Century Three Legged Bench or Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super rare 18th century Spanish primitive three legged bench which can be used as a coffee table. This has to be one of the olde...
Wood
$2,742 / set
H 8.67 in W 18.12 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Pastel Green Colored Velvet Pillows with Antique Metallic Embroidery
Located in Salzburg, AT
A pair of down-filled pillows fabricated with a 18th century raised gold metallic embroidery of a cross-bordered with antique gold metallic gallon on pale French green-grey velvet. H...
Gold, Metallic Thread
$16,500
H 31 in W 23 in D 1 in
"Nodding Bacchus", 1820-Vintage NeoClassical Painting w/ Nude Male, Denmark Attr
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant example of Neoclassical painting from the 1820s or 30s, this depiction of a fully nude Bacchus figure, his head encircled by a wreath woven with grapes and grapevines, hi...
Paint
English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Bed with Carved Finial Posts
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)
Walnut
$10,971Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an exceptional Spanish Renaissance bargueño, crafted in the mid 19th century, from solid chestnut wood. This masterpiece, with its warm brown color, exudes timeless ...
Brass
19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish sideboard, crafted in pine. The piece features two drawers over three door configuration and has been given a newer professionally applied layered antique white ...
Brass
$20,000
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
English Regency Nautical Burl Walnut Inlaid Ship's Tea Caddy w/ Orig. Feet, 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Nautical sarcophagus form hinged burl walnut inlaid ship's tea caddy with flanking ringed wood side handles, ebony string inlays, fitted interior lidded tea compartme...
Foil
Grand Tour: Roman ruins, cast marble
Located in MILL, NL
Giant decorative architectural models of the Roman ruins of the Temple of Castor and Pollux and the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, modelled on ancient originals, Rome, Italy. Mid-20...
Other
$28,000
H 95 in W 81 in D 43 in
English Chippendale Painted & Gilt Stenciling Marriage Bed with Orig. Silk, 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale hand painted and gilded marriage bed with original silk and bell flower coverings, central gilt carved shell cornice, flanking gilt carved acanthus corners, folia...
Gesso, Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$15,000
H 44.25 in W 44.25 in D 22.63 in
Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY CYLINDER DESK Maryland, probably Baltimore or Annapolis circa 1800-10 44 1/4" H x 22 5/8" D x 44 1/4" W 30 5/8" knee clearance with writing surface ...
Brass
$15,000
H 69 in W 48 in D 3 in
French Palladian Painted & Gilt Trumeau Mirror with Floral Medallions, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
French Palladian painted and gilt trumeau mirror with a fluted carved cornice and flanking floral medallions. Early 19th Century. Mirror retains the original silvered glass & wood ba...
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint
$85,000
H 18.75 in Dm 10 in
A Large Greek Geometric Pottery Amphora, Geometric Period, 725 BC to 700 BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautifully executed form, of generous proportion, from the geometric period, this sumptuous amphora displays a number of the most iconic stylistic elements of the era. A dotted r...
Terracotta
A Pair of White Marble Carved Sphinxes
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of white marble sphinxes having archaic Greek classical forms of human female heads with open mouths, wearing headbands over long plaited hair on muscular seated lion bodies ...
Marble
$25,000
H 26 in W 22 in D 2 in
Pair of English Nobel Figural Man & Woman Oval Oil on Canvas Portraits, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Nobel figural oil on canvas oval portraits of male posing with hunting canine companions and female sitting in garden posing with flowers and lamb. Paintings have bee...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
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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