Pair of American Late Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cannon shape with finials and scrolled feet.
Antique 1830s American American Classical Andirons
Brass
Pair of American Late Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cannon shape with finials and scrolled feet.
Brass
Pair of Antique John Bailey Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique pair of brass Federal style double lemon top andirons by John Bailey of New York City circa 1800.
Brass
$9,500 / set
H 19 in W 13.5 in D 26.5 in
Pair of American Federal Brass Flanking Urn Finial Engraved Andirons Phil C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass andirons with flanking urn finials, matching urn finial log stops, engraved swags on skirt, and resting on banded double spur legs with ball and claw f...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$9,800 / set
H 19 in W 15 in D 21.5 in
Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Shield Engraved Andirons. Phil. C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass andirons with shield engraved urn finials, shield engraved plinths, incised checkering lines, engraved swags on skirt, and resting on banded spur legs ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Etched Brass Federal Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of federal andirons in polished brass with decorative urn and leaf etching to front faces, having turned finials and spurred knees to legs with well-formed ball and eagle talo...
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American Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of American Federal Style Brass Andirons. 19.5" H x 9" W x 19" D.
Brass
Pair Of Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Ball top with cylindrical support. Curved legs and ball feet. Fire dogs with brass ball finials. Newly polished.
Brass, 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
Antique American Double Lemon Top Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a classic and classy pair of antique brass andirons in the Federal double lemon style.
Brass
Pair 19th Century American Federal Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair 19th Century American Federal polished Cast Brass and forged Iron Andirons.
Brass, Iron
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24 in W 10.5 in D 24.75 in
Pair Antique Federal Brass & Wrought Iron Lemon Top Andirons C1810
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Antique Federal Brass & Wrought Iron Lemon Top Andirons C1810 Measures- 24"H x 10.5"W x 24.75"D
Brass, Wrought Iron
$895 / set
H 26 in W 9 in D 17 in
Antique American Federal Pointed Finial Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Pointed Finial Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair.
Brass
$850 / set
H 25.5 in W 12.5 in D 8.75 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 engrave...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$850 / set
H 20 in W 11 in D 32 in
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 Tall Solid Brass Harvin Co. Federal Style Andirons
By Harvin Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Federal style andirons made from high quality cast brass pieces assembled.
Brass, Iron
A Pair of Federal Knife Blade Andirons with Brass Details
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of early 19th century American knife blade andirons with cast brass urn finials and desirable brass collar below the shaft, standing on arched legs and penny feet. Circa 1800
Brass, Iron
$2,995 / set
H 21 in W 13.5 in D 21.5 in
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.
Brass, Iron
$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 Large Federal Beehive Ball Claw Brass Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large antique brass Federal style brass andirons with ball and claw feet and beehive motif.
Brass, Wrought Iron
$750 / set
H 25.25 in W 12.5 in D 8.75 in
Vintage Brass Urn & Marble Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brass Urn & Marble Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons - a Pair.
Marble, Brass
$1,000 / set
H 29 in W 13 in D 25 in
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
$750 / set
H 20 in W 7.5 in D 28 in
19th C. American Federal Brass Cannonball Andirons with Aged Patina - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. American Federal Brass Cannonball Andirons with Aged Patina - a Pair.
Brass
$450Sale Price|52% Off
H 20 in W 5 in D 20 in
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Brass Andirons by Puritan
Located in Astoria, NY
Federal style brass and steel andirons marked "Puritan" the brass uprights of typical finial topped turned form on two legs, with hinged steel log support.
Brass
$795 / set
H 25 in W 12 in D 21.5 in
Antique Federal Brass Spiral Twist Finial Branch Leg Ball & Claw Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal Brass Spiral Twist Finial Branch Leg Ball & Claw Andirons - a Pair.
Brass, Iron
$1,200 / set
H 23 in W 13 in D 20 in
Mid 20th Century Harvin Company Federal Style Brass Andirons with Claw Feet
By Harvin Company
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid 20th century harvin company federal style brass andirons with claw feet. Heavy duty brass and iron fireplace dogs.
Brass, Iron
$1,195 / set
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Pair Mid-20th Century Federal Style Canon Ball Brass Fireplace Low Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-20th Century Federal Style Canon Ball Brass Fireplace Andirons Please inquire about the Matching Fireplace Fender and fire place tools set available in our inventory in...
Brass
$395 / set
H 18.5 in W 10 in D 21 in
The Harvin Co Brass Federal Branch Leg Ball and Claw Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Harvin Co Brass Federal Style Branch Leg Ball and Claw Fireplace Andirons - a Pair.
Brass, Iron
Pair Of 18th Century Boston Federal Bell Metal Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Lemon top with ball and claw feet and brass urn form log stops.
Brass
American Classical Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Nicely detailed pair of American classical brass andirons with ringed shaft, balustrade turnings and standing on arched spurred legs and standing on ball feet. Circa 1825.
Brass
American Brass Lemon Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American Federal period andirons with lemon finials on ring turned column base and standing on spurred legs ending in hoof feet. American circa 1820.
Brass, 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 Brass George Washington Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage pair of brass George Washington Andirons, likely mid 20th century, cast brass shallow full length figure of George Washington standing atop a plinth with drape and star. I do...
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Pair Of American Brass Steeple Top Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Steeple top newly polished. Ball feet.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century Federal Brass and Iron Andirrons
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Early 20th Century Federal Brass and Iron Andirrons. Measuring 8" in width, 18" in width and 21.5" in height. Recently repolished
Brass, Iron
$2,310 / set
H 16.5 in W 10 in D 21 in
Pair Louis XV Style Antique Brass and Iron Andirons, Circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Louis XV Style Antique Brass and Iron Andirons, Circa 1880s. Measures 10" in width, 21" in depth and 16.5" in height.
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Classical Style Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American Classical style andirons having double knob urn finials over Doric column shafts, standing on plinth support over pair of scrolled and spurred legs ending in ba...
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Pair of American Double Lemon Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American double lemon andirons, having beaded bands around both lemon finials, with turned collars over octagonal shafts, standing on arched legs with spurred knees and ...
Iron, Brass
$495 / set
H 19.5 in W 9 in D 18 in
Antique English Federal Brass Branch Leg Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Federal Brass Branch Leg Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair.
Brass
Regency Brass Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of American Federal c. 1800 Solid Brass Andirons. The andiron are of classical form but are detailed with an unusual Corinthian Column capitol located just bel...
Brass, Iron
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. The angled legs with flat feet, the back brass bars a...
Brass
Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons.
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of fine brass and wrought iron andirons, each with urn form finial on classical Tuscan column with partly fluted base raised on arched legs. Rich patina. OFFERED AT THIS 50% ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 25.5 in W 11.5 in D 25 in
American Federal Philadelphia Brass Andirons Faceted Acorn Top
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Philadelphia cast brass faceted acorn top large andirons.
Brass, Wrought Iron
American Federal Knife Blade Andirons
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A ca. 1790 pair of wrought iron andirons on “penny” feet, with brass urn shaped finials and decorative brass transitional pieces just above the legs.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 25.25 in W 10 in D 25.5 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Federal Style Turned Brass Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century Federal style turned brass andirons.
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Pair of 19th-20th Century American Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century American Federal style brass andirons.
Brass
American Federal Brass Ball and Steeple Top New York Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period brass ball and steeple top andirons.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 20 in W 12 in D 17 in
American Federal Brass Lemon Top Andirons with Cabriole Legs and Slipper Feet
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal cast brass seamed 20 inch high lemon top andirons with slipper feet and iron log holders.
Brass, Iron
Pair 18th Century Brass Andirons
Located in Bedford, NY
TALL FEDERAL STYLE BRASS ANDIRONS. CAST, HAND CHASED FLUTES WITH TURNINGS
Brass
Unavailable
H 20 in W 9 in D 16 in
Blackened Wrought Iron Knife Blade Andirons with Brass Urn Finials, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0535 A pair of antique 18th century style wrought iron andirons with full round brass urn form finials and brass details atop blackened iron knife blade bodies. Dimensions, per p...
Wrought Iron, Brass
Unavailable
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 24 in
Antique Brass Hunneman Andirons with Tapered Bodies and Ball Finials, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
AFP0561 A pair of andirons in their original aged brass and blackened iron finish, after a pattern by the Boston maker William Hunneman having tapered bodies topped with ball finials...
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons or Chenets, each with "Sallea Antiques, Inc. / New Canaan, Connecticut" label. 19.5" H x 9" W x 17.5" D.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Each with ball tops and cylindrical columnar support, cabriole legs and pad feet.
Brass
Pair of Late Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Bee hive form with two curved legs and ball feet. Newly polished.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique American Period Federal Brass Andirons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous pair of early American Federal period brass andirons.
Brass
American Brass Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of American Federal brass andirons with turned standards and ball tops raised on arched iron supports ending in penny feet.
Brass, Iron
Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Astoria, NY
Federal style brass andirons in the colonial taste with urn-shaped finials above a turned shaft on two cabriole legs terminating in stylized lions' feet.
Brass
Pair of English Brass Federal Style Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of English Federal Brass turned and faceted andirons.
Brass
Pair of Brass 1930s Federal Style Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1930s, Federal style, brass and cast iron andirons.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Federal Brass Lemon Top Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Double lemon top with scroll legs, ball feet.
Brass
Pair Of Federal Brass Double Lemon Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Double lemon top newly polished . Wrought iron dogs.
Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Federal Style Brass Andiron, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Federal style pair of brass andirons with urn finial detail.
Brass
Pair of Federal Solid Brass Andirons
Located in Winter Park, FL
A classical pair of Andirons in perfect condition.
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Pair of 19th Century American Federal Polished Brass Andirons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of elegant antique 19th century federal style polished brass andirons, firedogs.
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. These andirons, with ...
Brass, Iron
Antique Federal Brass & Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Federal fireplace andirons offer brass balustrade columns with oversized ball finials over cabriole legs and wrought iron firedogs, 19th century.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Federal Period Finial Form Brass Andirons
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of American Federal Period finial form brass andirons, both showing turned finial capitals on sectional columns rising from double spurred and hipped supports, both retaining ...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Classical Federal Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of American classical Federal andirons, having urn finials over Doric column shafts standing on square plinths with scalloped base, over shaped legs having spurred knees an...
Brass, Iron
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H 23.5 in W 10.25 in D 20 in
Oversized Antique Federal Baluster Brass & Wrought Iron Andirons Circa 1800
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of large Federal fireplace andirons offer brass and wrought iron construction with balustrade columns raised on scroll form cabriole legs terminating in ball feet, c18...
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century Federal Style Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century Federal Style Andirons, Firedogs
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 18.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Vintage Federal Style Brass Branch Foot Gold Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Federal Style Brass Branch Foot Gold Fireplace Andirons - a Pair.
Brass
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H 18 in W 13 in D 18.25 in
Antique Federal Style Turned Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal Style Turned Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair.
Brass, Iron
Early 19th c. Federal Lemon Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of early 19th century American Federal period brass andirons with elongated spired lemon finials over having hexagonal shafts and standing on elegant arched spurred legs wi...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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H 22.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Antique American Federal Style Wrought and Cast Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of fabulous quality antique American Federal style large size wrought and heavy cast brass fireplace andirons.
Brass
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H 17.5 in W 12.75 in D 20 in
Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball & Claw Feet C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass flanking urn finial fire place andirons, with engraved double row beading, squared matching plinths, and resting on banded double spur legs with ball a...
Brass, Wrought Iron
A Stately Pair of American Federal Brass Double-Lemon Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stately pair of American Federal brass double-lemon andirons; each capped by double-lemon orbs above a hexagonal mid-section raised on scrolled legs; log holder extensions shortened
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H 21.5 in W 11.75 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Antique Federal Brass and Wrought Iron Lemon Top Andirons C1810
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Federal Brass and Wrought Iron Lemon Top Andirons C1810 Measures - 21.5"H x 11.75"W x 21.5"D
Brass, Wrought Iron
Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of American Federal period brass andirons having canon ball finials with collar bands over ringed shafts and standing on spurred slipper feet, recently polished.
Brass, Iron
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H 28 in W 13 in D 28 in
Antique Brass Federal Style Torchiere Andirons Claw and Ball Feet, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique pair of Federal style brass andirons feature urn and flame finials above a torchiere body and arched legs accented at the knee and heel with scrolls and terminating in claw a...
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of early 19th century "Knifeblade" andirons having classical urn finials over flattened swelled bodies, standing on arched legs ending in penny feet.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Federal Style Solid Cast Brass by Puritan Co. C1955
By Puritan Ironworks Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of sand cast brass andirons by the Puritan Ironworks co. Canon all style with a pierced fleur de LIS. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. This item can b...
Brass, Iron
American Ferderal Andirons or Firedogs
By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Made ans signed by Sheffield, New York We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 1000 listings at 1stdibs. Amon...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
"Federal style brass andirons, a pair, of typical form with urn finials above tapering columnar supports, each on two pad feet."
Metal
Pair of Old American Cast Brass Federal Style Andirons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of fabulous quality old American cast brass Federal style andirons; heavy cast brass components with no cast iron returns (as made).
Brass
Pair of Old American Federal Style Cast Brass "Lemon-Top" Andirons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of fine quality Old American Federal style cast brass "Lemon-top" andirons with finely cast brass components and original iron returns (now rusted and as found from years of use.)
Brass
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H 22.5 in W 12 in D 27 in
Pair of Antique American Large Federal Style Solid Brass Andirons, NY Attributed
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous pair of antique American large Federal style solid brass andirons, attributed to being New York made.
Brass
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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. Item features spiral turned shaft, large cannonball finials, branch Queen Anne style legs, v...
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine pair of Federal andirons in brass with wrought Iron, American, circa 1800s 11" wide x 23" deep x 21 1/2" high
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Richard Wittingham Federal Andirons, c.1800
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Federal brass andirons by Richard Wittingham, New York, circa 1800.
Brass
19th Century Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large pair of brass and cast iron andirons. American, late 19th to early 20th century.
Brass
Antique Brass Fireplace Finial Andirons Classical Federal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Ornate brass fireplace finial Andirons classical Federal Elegance Set of brass andirons.
Brass, Iron
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. One large finial and a smaller eagle on the log rest arm. Supported by eagle ball and claw feet.
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Federal Period Finial Form Brass Andirons
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of American Federal Period finial form brass andirons, both showing turned finial capitals on sectional columns rising from double spurred and hipped supports, both retaining ...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Federal Form Brass Antique Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This pair of Federal form andirons are handsome and well-scaled.
Brass
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H 18 in W 9 in D 16 in
American Federal Philadelphia Style Brass Beehive Fireplace Andirons, circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of American Federal Philadelphia style brass fireplace andirons offer brass beehive form with faceted elements, iron firedogs and raised on scroll form feet, circa 1850 ***DEL...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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H 24.5 in W 13.5 in D 18 in
Antique Federal Brass Cannonball Cast Iron Fireplace Hearth Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal brass cannonball cast iron fireplace Hearth Andirons - a Pair.
Brass, Iron
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H 18.25 in W 10 in D 19 in
Pair of American Harvin Solid Cast Brass Old Reprod. "Federal Style" Andirons
By Harvin Company
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of America's finest quality Harvin solid cast brass "Federal Style" andirons Maker: The Harvin Company, Baltimore, MD Predecessor to Virginia Metalcrafters, Waynesboro, VA ...
Brass
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.