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
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Andirons
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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
$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
$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
$1,400 / set
H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Blue Green Glass Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of andirons (circa 1920s/30s, USA) composed of cast iron owls on arched branch uprights fitted
Iron
Owl Cast Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
By Edouard Schenck
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice owl andirons, circa 1970, France. Fine and detailed metal work. Cast and wrought iron
Iron
Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Folk Art Quality Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes and lightly articulated feathers
Iron
Quirky Art Deco Owl Andirons, Cast Iron, Early 20th Century, UK
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Quirky model owl iron andirons with grate This is a very unusual pair, the owls are blacksmith
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E. CLAVIER, Andirons with Owls, 1867 World's Fair
By E. Clavier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This bronze andiron bar was presented at the 1867 Paris Exhibition in Paris and was crafted by the
Bronze
$2,522Sale 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, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th cent. Owl andirons
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very nice quality pair of 19th century cast brass owl andirons circa 1880, probably English
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire
By Howes Company 1
Located in Billerica, MA
Cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes through which the fire glows, late 19th century, (1890
Iron
Pair of Owl Cast Andirons
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Whimsical pair of vintage solid cast iron andirons with owl motif.
Iron
Set of Owl Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Black Painted Owl Andirons
Metal
Pair of American Owl Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif. Boston
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Arts and Craft Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes.
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Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Amerian Early 20th century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes-Hampton Location
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
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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
Iron
Pair of Mid 19th Century English Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of mid 19th century Arts & Crafts cast iron owl andirons. Each molded as owls on bracket
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
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass eyes perched on tree limbs and
Iron
Pair of Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique American cast iron owl andirons, circa 1900.
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice pair of owl iron andirons with original paint. Well made and heavy! Shows just the right
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American Early 20th Century Bronzed Cast Iron Owl Andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
These fun and decorative andirons were made in America, circa 1915-1920. Made from iron that was
Iron
Pair of Owl Andiron Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of andirons, each having nickel plated finish, shaped as an owl with realistic
Berlin Iron
A Pair of Bronze & Wrought Owl Fire Andirons Rests
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts & Crafts bronze & wrought owl andiron rests. Bronze oval plaques depicting owls
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1930's Cast Iron Owl Form Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes
Located in Astoria, NY
Owl andirons from the 1930's. Complete with amber glass eyes, each owl figure is perched on a
Iron
Mid-Century Owl Cast Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
By Edouard Schenck
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice owl andirons, circa 1960, France. Fine and detailed metal work. Cast and wrought iron
Iron
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H 21.5 in W 11 in D 22 in
Antique 19th C Large Cast Iron Glass Eyes Owl Andirons Fireplace, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C Large 21" cast iron glass eyes owl fireplace andirons - a Pair. Item features glass
Iron
Pair of English Owl Form Cast Andirons
Located in Bellport, NY
An imposing pair of cast iron tall andirons. Owls perched on a branch,and appearing to be staring
Iron
French Art Deco Cast Iron Sculptural Owl Fireplace Andirons, 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These unusual sculptural owl fire dogs were designed and manufactured in France during the Art Deco
Iron
A Pair of American Arts & Crafts Style Bronze Andirons with Owls
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American Arts & Crafts style bronze andirons with owls encircled by acanthus leaves and
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Art Nouveau Sculptural Andirons by, Henry Linder
Located in Englewood, NJ
decorated with butterfly and one male child decorated with an owl. both andirons are signed, "Linder
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Pair of iron andirons, representing an owl. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of iron andirons, representing an owl. French work realized in the 1950s. Dimensions: H 34 x
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19th Century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of 19th century American made cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes.
Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes. C1910 arts & crafts period in excellent
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Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes. Great detailing in the
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American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Yellow Glass Eyes
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Cast Iron Owl Andirons With Yellow Glass Eyes, Circa 1900 The pair of cast iron
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H 15.25 in W 9 in D 18 in
Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons w/ Original Glass Eyes, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique American cast iron owl andirons with the original amber yellow and black glass eyes
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
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original amber glass eyes perched on tree limbs
Iron
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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
Pair of Owl Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of American cast iron own andirons with original amber colored glass eyes. The owl dogs are
Iron
Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American cast iron owl andirons. Owls w/ original glass eyes. Signed on inside back of owls
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, American circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of cast iron owl andirons from the United States, dating to the early 20th century
Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare and visually striking pair of cast iron owl andirons dates to circa 1900 and originates
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of andirons (circa 1930s, USA) composed of cast iron owls on arched branch uprights fitted to
Iron
1930s Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of andirons (circa 1930s) is composed of cast iron owls on arched branch uprights fitted
Iron
Pair Of Arts And Crafts Bronze Owl Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Standing owls on branch and leaf form base. Iron log supports. Brown patina.
Bronze, Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of early 20th century andirons is composed of cast iron owls on arched branch uprights
Iron
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H 21 in W 11 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Salvaged Caste Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes Wall Hangings
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century American made cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes. These two very
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Pair of Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Early 20th Century, American Pair of
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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
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H 13 in W 13 in D 8 in
Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons Fire Dog Amber Glass Eyes Halloween
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique cast iron owl shaped fireplace andirons with orignal amber glass eyes. Measure: 13".
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique antique pair of cast iron andirons in the form of an owl with glass eyes. They are
Iron
An important Belgian pair of fireplace andirons with owls.
Located in Milan, IT
A very nice pair of fireplace andirons representing a tree trunk, over which are two big owls with
Iron, Bronze
Art Deco Owl Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic pair of owl andirons
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Pair of Owl Andirons
Located in Wainscott, NY
Pair of Heavy Iron Owl Andirons
Large Pair Owl Andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
pair of large owl andirons with original glass reflective eyes owls perched on a branch
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Pair of Antique Owl Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very old owl andirons with glass eyes. These andirons are quite heavy and have amazing character.
Pair of Bronze Owl Andirons
Located in Summerland, CA
C.1930s Whimsical hand cast Bronze owl andirons. One has red glass eyes, the other has amber glass.
Bronze, Iron
Owl Andirons
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Gorgeous owl andirons. Dark copperish colored metal. The eyes are incredible. The feathers are
Metal
Pair of Late 19th Century Owl Andirons
By Howes Company 1
Located in Hudson, NY
American furniture or Folk Art, cast iron owl andirons. The owls measure 14" tall, 9" wide at the
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PAIR OF EARLY 20thC IRON OWL ANDIRONS WITH GLASS EYES
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF EARLY 20thC IRON OWL ANDIRONS WITH GLASS EYES AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
Owl Andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
wonderfully stylized owls in cast iron "P" insignia lower front
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Pair of Commanding Arts and Crafts Owl Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
commanding, cast iron owl andirons perfectly exemplify the influence of nature's flora and fauna over the
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Tall Cast Iron Owl Andirons
By S.M. Howes Company
Located in Damariscotta, ME
This pair of figural cast iron andirons is the less common, taller version of the owl form. They
Iron
Fabulous Pair of Bronze Owl Andirons
Located in Chicago, IL
These are beautifully cast forms with inset glass eyes. The attention to detail is quite fine. Marked Swisher Soules, Decatur, Ill Pat Pend.
Bronze, Iron
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$230,098Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$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 scalloped skirts, banded double spur legs, and resting on the original ball feet, Boston,...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$151,923
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, 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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