Pair of Nickel Plated Bronze Federal Style Andirons by Jackson
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Nickel Plated Bronze Federal Style Andirons by Wm.H. Jackson 32 E. 57th St. N.Y. Pat.Dec.1908 with removable backs-Hampton location.
Iron, Nickel
Pr. Early American Brass Andirons in the style of William Hunneman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th c. antique brass andirons, in the style of William Hunneman. The andirons have considerable patination, please see images. We believe they are English in origin, howev...
Brass, Iron
Colonial Revival Brass Ball-Top Andirons by William H. Jackson
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Milford, NH
Colonial Revival brass ball-top andirons by William H. Jackson Co., NY. Patent date Dec. 8, 1908.
Brass, Iron
Sculptural Pair of Art Deco Andirons
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Spectacular pair of stacked sphere andirons in constructed of brushed nickel plated brass and cast iron base. Made by the Wm. H. Jackson of New York in the mid 1930s.
Nickel, Iron, Brass
Pair Iron / Brass Modernist Andirons
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality workmanship, elegant modern design. The cigar shaped ends are solid brass and cold be cleaned to shine if you prefer, of leave them in aged patina, as pictured.
Brass, Iron
Art Deco Andirions with brass spheres on iron columns
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Andirons made by Wm. H. Jackson Company, designed in the 1920's, brass sphere on iron column.
Brass, Iron
William H. Jackson Company Modernist Brass and Glass Andirons
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
Modernist pair of andirons made by the William H. Jackson Company in New York City.
Brass
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H 23 in W 10.25 in D 8 in
William H. Jackson Company Neoclassical French Empire Style Gilt Brass Andirons
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Neoclassical French Empire style gilt brass andirons by William H. Jackson Company, early 20th century.
Brass, Iron
H-Form Cast Iron Andirons and Fire Log Basket by William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
This is an original set of cast iron H-form andirons or chenets labelled Wm. H. Jackson Co. together with the original cast iron fire log basket. Late 1940s-early 1950s minimalist mo...
Wrought Iron
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H 23.5 in W 8 in D 21.5 in
Neoclassical Rams Urn Pair Silvered Bronze Andirons Set Wm. H. Jackson New York
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A handsome neoclassical rams and urn top pair of silvered bronze andirons set, by WM. H. Jackson, New York.
Bronze
Pair of Large Scale Brass William Jackson Andirons, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale brass William Jackson andirons, circa 1900
Brass
Pair of Large William Jackson Brass Andirons
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large William Jackson brass andirons, rare size.
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Neoclassical Andirons by William Jackson, Labeled
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century neoclassical andirons by William Jackson, labeled.
Brass
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H 27.5 in W 10.75 in D 26.75 in
Pair of Large American Iron Andirons in the Style of William Jackson, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large American iron andirons in the style of William Jackson, circa 1900.
Iron
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H 23.5 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Set of Four Early 20th Century Silvered Bronze Andirons by William Jackson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Early 20th Century Silvered Bronze Andirons by William Jackson.
Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 27.25 in W 13 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century William Jackson Brass and Iron Medallion Andirons, Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of early 20th century William Jackson brass and iron Medallion Andirons, signed.
Brass, Iron
William H Jackson Co. Gilded Andirons & Tool Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large-scale ornate set of andirons with beautiful brass detailing and curved scroll feet will stand out in any stately fireplace. Complete with gorgeous gilded brass and pewter set o...
Brass, Pewter
Pair of Antique Majestic Tall Brass and Wrought-iron Andirons
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of large majestic brass and wrought-iron andirons. Classic antique heavy fireplace accessory with brass accents. Finely crafted andirons will continue to age gracefully.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Antique English Victorian Brass Andirons, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Victorian brass Andirons, Circa 1880.
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 26 in W 13 in D 15 in
Pair of Antique Renaissance Revival Brass Andirons, Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
These tall and well modelled fire dogs add a decorative accent in summer and a useful complement to your winter fires.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique French Silvered Bronze Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
These andirons have been silvered, so they are slightly different than the traditional bronze d'ore ones our shop usually carries. They are handsome and will make a statement in any ...
Bronze, Silver
Pair of English Brass Andirons with Classical Finials
Located in Middleburg, VA
A refined pair of mid-19th-century English brass andirons, radiating timeless Georgian elegance! Each standard rises in a finely turned baluster form, crowned with a classical urn-fo...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Pair of American Brass Andirons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pair of brass andirons, American. Very heavy, fine quality with ball tops & conforming ball top log stops with spurred ball & claw feet in the Colonial Revival style...
Brass
$2,750 / set
H 19.25 in W 13 in D 21.75 in
Pair American Late Neoclassic Brass & Iron Andirons, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having circular finely cast brass sections atop splayed legs terminating in ball claw and ball feet, the rear sections of wrought iron
Brass
Pair of Brass and Cast Iron Andirons, France, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of French fireplace andirons dating from the 19th century, combining richly ornamented brass fronts with sturdy cast iron supports. Each andiron features an imposing spherical b...
Brass, Cast Iron
Pair of Charleston Brass Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Charleston brass andirons with faceted finial ball top, bulbous centered column,matching finial log stops, and ending on square & scroll plinths.
Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Brass Andirons
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of antique Arts & Crafts decorative brass andirons with beautiful patina.
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
$2,235 / set
H 20.87 in W 10.24 in D 18.31 in
Pair of Neo-Gothic Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neo-gothic andirons are made of bronze and wrought Iron. This is a French work from 19th century.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$1,040 / set
H 14 in W 5 in D 7.75 in
19th Century French Andirons, Brass and Wrought Iron, Provençal Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of 19th century French andirons, masterfully crafted in a combination of brass and hand-forged wrought iron, embodying the enduring elegance of Provençal hearth traditions. Th...
Brass, Iron
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
Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of late 19th century solid brass andirons with log stops on a cabriole leg to a pad foot. Cast Iron back inserts. The andirons measure 21" inches high x 19" inches deep x 8" inc...
Brass
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 19th Century Brass Louis XIV Style Andirons
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of 19th Century Brass Louis XIV Style Andirons. Decorative brass andirons of Baroque style, the pierced scrolled base, centering a female mask, surmounted by a conforming pierce...
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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