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. Provenance: From a
Early 20th Century American Federal Andirons
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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. Provenance: From a
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Pair of American Late Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cannon shape with finials and scrolled feet.
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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. They
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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. Measure 8.5" in
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$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. Item features solid
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$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. Item features
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$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
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$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
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American Classical Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Nicely detailed pair of American classical brass andirons with ringed shaft, balustrade turnings
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$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
Federal-style fireplace andirons. Each andiron features a beautifully detailed eagle sculpture finial
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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
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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
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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
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Pair Of American Brass Steeple Top Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Steeple top newly polished. Ball feet.
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Regency Brass Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of American Federal c. 1800 Solid Brass Andirons. The andiron are of
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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
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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. The motif of faceting is
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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
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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.
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American Federal Brass Ball and Steeple Top New York Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period brass ball and steeple top andirons. The belted balls are surmounted by a
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Unavailable
H 21 in W 10 in D 18 in
Pair of American Federal Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Knife Blade Andirons
Located in Concord, MA
Antique pair of American Federal period knife blade andirons, circa 1770-1790s. The andirons are
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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
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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
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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
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Pair Of American Federal Bell Metal Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
With urn form tops and pair of ball and claw feet. Engraved swags through out. Wrought iron dogs.
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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.
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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
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Pair of Classical Federal Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of American classical Federal andirons, having urn finials over Doric column shafts
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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
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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
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
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Pair of American Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of large, American bell-metal andirons.
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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
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American Ferderal Andirons or Firedogs
By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
always have 300+ firebacks, 250+ pairs of andirons and 200+ sets of fireplace tools for sale at 1stdibs
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Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of American Federal period brass andirons having canon ball finials with collar bands over
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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
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Pair of Antique American Period Federal Brass Andirons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous pair of early American Federal period brass andirons.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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H 20.5 in W 10 in D 16.5 in
American Federal Philadelphia Style Brass Beehive Fireplace Andirons, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of American federal Philadelphia style brass fireplace andirons offer brass beehive form with
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H 20 in W 11.75 in D 21 in
Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball & Claw Feet C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass flanking urn finial andirons with bulbous squared plinths, matching
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Pair of Federal Form Brass Antique Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This pair of Federal form andirons are handsome and well-scaled. Mellow brass with a sculptural
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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. Details
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H 16 in W 9.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Beehive Brass Andirons, New England Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A handsome pair of American Federal Period beehive brass andirons, both showing turned and
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H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Federal Style Brass Andirons Signed Rostand, American Circa 1890
By Rostand
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome and signed pair of 19th century Federal style brass andirons by the Rostand
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American Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming brass fireplace andirons from the early 1800's.
American Federal Period Brass Andirons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A good quality pair of spire top andirons with ball feet. The treatment of the spire is a type less
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American Federal Period Brass Andirons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A pair of double lemon top brass andirons on ball feet. Note the double beaded bands on the two
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American Federal Period Brass Double Lemon Top Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period cast brass double lemon top andirons. These substantial andirons have
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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
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Pair of American Federal Period Brass Andirons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Molineux of Boston is pictured in "Early American Andirons" by Kauffman and Bowers page 102.
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American Federal Period Brass Left & Right Andirons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These have many of the characteristics typically found on andirons produced in New York. There are
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H 23.25 in W 9.75 in D 19.25 in
American Federal Period Brass Spire and Ball Andirons Signed R. Wittingham
By R. Wittingham
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period brass spire and belted ball top andirons, Impressed Signature: R
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Pair of American Federal Period Bell Metal Andirons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A beautiful pair of lemon top andirons with log stops. The metal composition is a bronze, commonly
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H 33.75 in W 15.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Large 19th Century or Earlier American Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large 19th century or earlier American Federal style brass andirons.
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H 22 in W 11 in D 18 in
American Federal Period Brass Double Lemon Top Andirons and Matching Firetools
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Chippendale brass double lemon top 22" andirons and a matching pair of firetools
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Impressive Pair of Federal Period Double Lemon Top Andirons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These early 19th century American Federal period andirons are the largest I have ever had and the
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Rare American Federal Period Brass Fire Place Set
Located in Great Barrington, MA
over 35 years that has acorn finials. Though scarce, the more common type of finial on American screens
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Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of American Federal style brass ball top andirons, the spherical tops over geometric square
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American Federal Belted Brass Ball Top Andirons 18th Century
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period cast brass belted ball top pair of andirons. These 15 inch high andirons
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Large Pair American Federal Period Brass Andirons With Tools
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A scarce pair of of 23" tall double lemon top andirons with matching shovel and tongs. Though not
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H 22.5 in W 11 in D 23.5 in
Rare Matching Set of Federal Steeple-Top Andirons, Tools and Wire-Work Fender
Located in Litchfield, CT
, some wear and imperfections The left and right steeple-top andirons with turned shafts, fender guards
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A Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of American Federal Style Brass Andirons
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American Federal Brass Belted Double Lemon Top Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal cast brass belted double lemon top andirons of New York origin. These andirons
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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
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Following the Revolutionary War, the American republic referenced the Roman Republic in its designs to celebrate its independence and declare itself a powerful new country. Imbued with neoclassical elements like those being promoted by architect Robert Adam in Great Britain, antique Federal-style furniture was the first distinctly American style in its melding of ancient influences, European aesthetics and national pride.
Dating roughly from 1790 to 1830, the style featured angular furniture with saber legs and smooth surfaces that contrasted with the curvy Rococo style that was previously in fashion. Eagles were common ornamental motifs on Federal-period furniture, as were cornucopia, lyres, garlands and scrolls, adding subtle flair to pieces characterized by clean lines, geometric symmetry, balanced shapes and a sense of grandeur.
Instead of sculptural carvings, authentic Federal-style furniture was adorned with inlays and patterned veneers that showcased the rich character of different grains and types of wood. As social life tended to be informal in the young country, furniture was often lightweight, so it could be easily rearranged in a drawing room or bedroom. Pieces like dining tables with drop leaves and sideboards became popular, replacing larger chests of drawers.
The Federal style varied by region: Artisans in Charleston, South Carolina, decorated chairs with carved backs, for instance, while those in Baltimore, Maryland, preferred painted details. Its major proponents included father-and-son cabinetmakers John and Thomas Seymour in Boston, Duncan Phyfe and Charles-Honoré Lannuier in New York and Samuel McIntire in Salem, Massachusetts.
Find antique Federal tables, mirrors, storage cabinets and other Federal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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.