American Brass Banded Ball Top Andirons with Matching Tools, J. Hunneman C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Stamped by maker John Hunneman, Boston. Andirons have original matching Tools included with the set.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston
By Howe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of early 20th century cast figural Owl Andirons by Howe manufacturing of Boston Mass. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear all original glass eyes and a per...
Iron
Pair of American Lemon Top Andirons Boston, Howes Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, The S.M. Howes Company
Pair of American Brass Lemon Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
All original. Boston, Late 18th Century.
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass ball top andirons with turned bulbous ring plinths, matching log stops, and original wrought iron dog legs, Early 19th century.
Pair of American Brass Ball Top and Spur Andirons. Boston, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, Late 18th Century.
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs, Boston, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, mass. Andirons retain the original step back wrought iron dog legs.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons, Stamped J. Molineux Boston, C 1800
By Molineaux & Webb
Located in Charleston, SC
Stamped John Molineux, Boston, MA. Early 19th Century.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, MA, Late 19th century.
Iron
Pair American Brass Ball Finial Andirons w/ Spur Legs & Ball Feet, Boston C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass banded ball finial andirons with flanking faceted plinths, serpentine scalloped skirts, banded double spur legs, and resting on the original ball feet, Boston,...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Brass Andirons, Stimson of Boston
By J. Stimson, Boston 1
Located in Woodbury, CT
Each stamped "J. Stimson 26 Boston", this fully original and intact pair of ball-topped tier turned andirons have diminutive brass log stops of the same form.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Boston cast brass andirons, 1815-25
Located in Chicago, IL
Boston, circa 1815-25.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Boston double lemon top andirons, c. 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
American, Boston, circa 1790.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Boston cast brass lemon top andirons, 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cast brass half beehive fluted lemon top andirons on turned pedestal & arched spurred legs with slipper feet.
Brass, Steel
Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons. Boston, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, Early 20th Century
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons. Boston, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, Mid 19th Century
Pair of Boston bell metal lemon top andirons, c. 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
The arched legs with spurs rest on refined slipper feet, peened to a forged iron log rest. American, Boston, circa 1790.
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass ball top andirons with decorative chased rings, faceted turned bulbous plinths, matching scaled log stops, scalloped skirts and terminating on spur legs with b...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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H 14.75 in W 9.5 in D 16.5 in
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, Boston, Early 20th century.
Iron
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H 20 in W 12.5 in D 22.5 in
Boston bell metal lemon top andirons with matching fire tools, c. 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
Boston, circa 1790. Dimensions: 22-1/2" D x 12-1/2” W x 20" H (andirons)
Brass, Iron
Pair of Brass Ball Top Andirons-Foundry Mark of B. A. Co., Boston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of solid brass ball top andirons. The ball top sits upon a baluster turned column.
Brass, Iron
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H 15 in W 9.25 in D 16 in
Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Orig. Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, MA late 19th century.
Iron
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H 15 in W 9 in D 17 in
Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, late 19th century. Dog legs depth can be adjusted if desired.
Iron
Sold
H 20 in W 13.25 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, Boston, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, Ma. Early 19th century.
Brass, Wrought Iron
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H 14.5 in W 9 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, Late 19th century. Dog legs depth can be adjusted if desired.
Iron
Sold
H 13.25 in W 8 in D 17.5 in
Pair of American Brass Owl Andirons with Orig. Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, MA. Late 19th century.
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 15 in W 9.25 in D 23.75 in
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 dogs. Glass eyes reflect the fire when lit. Glass eyes are perfect. Can be parcel po...
Iron
Pair of Boston Andirons
Located in Woodbury, CT
This sophisticated pair of Boston area Brass Andirons are the perfect useful accompaniment to your welcoming fireplace.
Brass
Stately Pair of Early Boston Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very traditional brass andirons with great scale. Georgeous patina or could be cleaned to a bright brass finish.
Brass, Steel
Federal Brass Andirons, Boston, late 18th century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Boston andirons with a double urn finial. Although this style of andiron was made in many Eastern shore cities during the late 18th century, it is the bell-metal, or red br...
Brass, Iron
American Federal Period Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston Region
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period brass ball top seamed andirons with spurred legs and spade feet, belted ball tops, Boston Region, circa 1790-1810.
Brass
American Federal Period Brass Ball Top Andirons from Boston Area
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period brass belted ball top andirons from the Boston, Massachusetts region. These cast brass period andirons are seamed as is proper for their age.
Brass
$390
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Owl Hand Carved Rosewood Sculpture, Antique, 1930s, 4.5" Wide
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-983 Japanese owl hand carved rosewood sculpture.
Hardwood
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's A decorative barn owl carving decoy Original paint with even wear. Mounted over a new iron stand. We have specialized in the sale ...
Wood
Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of vintage brutalist style owl bookends circa 1970s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 9"W x 4"D x 7.5"H. The are marked "Hampton, VA" on ...
Brass
Figurative Carved Wood Owl Sculpture, Artist Unknown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Figurative Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Artist Unknown "in very nice vintage as found condition" "nice detail with expressive face"
Softwood
$314
H 3.15 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Pair of 1970s Italian Owl Shaped Salt and Pepper Shakers with Glass Eyes
Located in Hamburg, DE
This charming pair of metal salt and pepper shakers, crafted around 1970 in Italy, features a delightful owl design, embodying the playful yet sophisticated decor trends of the era. ...
Metal
Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese huge over size owl with large ear feathers , 13 inches tall. Signed Japan on its base Please view our video This hands...
Iron
Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Ball top with scrolled legs and brass ball feet. Newly polished.
Brass, Iron
Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Owl Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage handcrafted terracotta owl sculpture captures the timeless appeal of rustic folk art through its expressive form and richly textured craftsmanship. Sculpted with oversiz...
Wood, Terracotta
Pair of American Brass Finial Andirons. Philadelphia, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with urn top finials, Corinthian fluted columns, squared plinths, double spurred legs and terminating on ball and claw feet. Philadelphia, Circa 1870.
Folk Art Standing Owl Wooden Carved Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Folk Art wooden carved standing owlSculpture. It has bone around the eyes. Small chip on the base. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage st...
Bone, Wood
$6,800 / set
H 20.5 in W 10.5 in D 19 in
Pair of American Brass Steeple Top Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet NY C 1800
By David Phillips
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass steeple / ball finial andirons with faceted plinths, double spur legs, and resting on ball feet. Pair have the original wrought iron rear legs stamped by maker...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s. Early 20th century, Bergmann Bronze Sculpture. An Austrian cold painted bronze model of an Owl. The body naturalisticall...
Bronze
$5,800 / set
H 12 in W 7 in D 24.25 in
Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Ball Finial Andirons, J. Hunneman C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass banded flanking ball finial andirons with circular ringed plinths, matching curvature banded log stops, and resting on the original wrought iron rear dog legs....
Brass, Wrought 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. Made in the grand Regency taste each cannonball is supported by a pair a gracefully ar...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Hand-Carved Oakwood Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco style hand-carved oakwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa the 1930s. This beautiful naturalistically carved dark brown wooden owl with glass eyes, sitting on a wooden base wi...
Wood, Oak
$3,800 / set
H 19.5 in W 10.25 in D 20 in
Pair of American Elongated Lemon Top Andirons, New York, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American elongated lemon top andirons with turned bulbous plinths and terminating on double spur legs with ball feet. Early 19th Century. NY
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rocco Drinks Table is an organic modern side table that merges sculptural artistry with functional design. Hand-forged in the U.S.A., its iron top features decorative markings, w...
Iron
$2,491Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 13.19 in W 7.09 in D 13.98 in
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of very unusual and decorative andirons showing an owl is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Iron, Wrought 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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