$9,800
H 13.25 in W 9 in D 25.75 in
American Brass Banded Ball Top Andirons with Matching Tools, J. Hunneman C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Hunneman, Boston. Andirons have original matching Tools included with the set. Tong & Shovel 34 Tall
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
Iron
Pair of Boston cast brass lemon top andirons, 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast brass half beehive fluted lemon top andirons on turned pedestal & arched spurred legs
Brass, Steel
Pair of American Lemon Top Andirons Boston, Howes Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bell brass lemon top andirons with turned rounded squared plinths, matching finial
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
Pair of American Brass Lemon Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass lemon top andirons with turned bulbous plinths, matching log stops, and
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
$2,200 / set
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 Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast bell metal brass lemon top andirons with matching fire tools. The andirons feature
Brass, Iron
$15,000
H 22 in W 15.5 in D 27 in
Pair of American Brass Ball Top and Spur Andirons. Boston, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with ball tops, turned bulbous faceted plinths, matching ball
$6,500
H 21 in W 11.25 in D 26.5 in
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs, Boston, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
on spur legs with ball feet, Mid-19th century. Boston, mass. Andirons retain the original step back
Brass, Wrought Iron
$9,500 / set
H 16.75 in W 11 in D 23.5 in
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons, Stamped J. Molineux Boston, C 1800
By Molineaux & Webb
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass ball banded finial andirons with ringed turned faceted plinths, supporting
Brass, Wrought Iron
$5,800 / set
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
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass colored eyes perched on scrolled
Iron
$5,800 / set
H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron perched owl andirons with original glass eyes and rear dog legs. Boston
Iron
$8,500
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 24 in
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
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
Metal, Brass
Pair of Boston cast brass andirons, 1815-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of generously proportioned American cast brass beehive andirons with arched spur legs on ball
Brass, Iron
Pair of Boston double lemon top andirons, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American cast brass double lemon top andirons on pillar plinth with arched, spurred legs on
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons. Boston, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons. Boston, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass ball top andirons with bulbous turned plinths, double ball log stops, and
Pair of Boston bell metal lemon top andirons, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American cast bell metal brass lemon top andirons. The fire dog balusters are cast in three
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
Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold
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
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. The column
Brass, Iron
Sold
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
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass eyes perched on tree limbs and
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
Pair of brass banded flanking ball finial andirons with faceted ringed plinths, scalloped skirts
Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold
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
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original amber glass eyes perched on tree limbs
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
Pair of American brass owl andirons with the original flanking amber colored glass eyes, flanking
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
Iron
Pair of Boston Andirons
Located in Woodbury, CT
This sophisticated pair of Boston area Brass Andirons are the perfect useful accompaniment to your
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, 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
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
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
Brass
19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is lovely Japanese Imari vase, hand painted in traditional Imari colors of cobalt and bittersweet. The vase is topped by a deep bell-shaped top with a finial in the form of a do...
Porcelain
$1,820Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 13 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Cast Stone Planters
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of early 20th century cast stone painters with Greek key motif
Cast Stone
$1,685 / item
H 129.93 in W 74.81 in D 0.12 in
Linen Set of Tablecloth and 16 Napkins with Macramè by Once Milano
By Once Milano
Located in Milan, IT
A superb addition to a traditional or classic dining room, this set of tablecloth and 16 napkins will add a sophisticated accent to a table for everyday meals or special occasions. H...
Textile
$28,000
H 76 in W 45 in D 22 in
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest with Orig. Claw & Ball Feet NY 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American New York Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice, articulated carved circular fret work, ten graduated drawers with the original period ...
Brass
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.25 in W 76.75 in D 32 in
French Giltwood Canapé Attributed to Georges Jacob
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare and exceptional piece. This large and beautiful sofa is a fine example of the work of famed menuisier Georges Jacob (6 July 1739 – 5 July 1814), who was one of the two most prom...
Velvet, Giltwood
$4,500 / set
H 18.5 in W 8.75 in D 18.5 in
Pair of American Brass Lemon on Lemon Finial Andirons with Ball Feet, NYC, 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass lemon on lemon banded finial andirons with circular plinths, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on spur legs with ball feet. New York Early 19th ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$6,500
H 20.75 in W 9 in D 19 in
Pair of American Brass Double Lemon Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet. C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and wrought iron lemon on lemon andirons with double lines of beading , circular turned round plinths, and terminating on spur legs with ball feet. Early 19th ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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
Pair of English Adam Brass Corinthian Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Adam-style (19/20th Century) brass andirons with column design and Corinthian capital surmounted with urn with flame finial. (PRICED AS PAIR).
Iron, 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.
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