Antique Victorian Era Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
By George Wright
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, e...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
"Fire Deer" Andirons by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Extremely rare pair of handmade wrought iron "Fire deer" Andirons in Fine original vintage condition. "Fire Deer" andirons appeared in a sales pamphlet, “Russel Wright’s Circus,” ...
Iron
RUSSELL WRIGHT
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pair of Andirons, unmarked
Iron
Playful Animal Wrought Iron Andirons
By Russel Wright
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of wrought iron andirons/log holders. Playful dog forms, heavy and nicely hand made.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Russell Wright Andirons
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of bronze andirons. By Russell Wright, American, 1930s.
A Pair of Abstract Andirons signed Russel Wright 1930
By Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Abstract Modernist Andirons signed Russell Wright 1930
Pair of Iron Andirons by Russell Wright, American 1930s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of iron andirons modeled as horned animals. They are designed by Russell Wright, American, 1930s.
Antique Victorian Wrought Iron Garden Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian style wrought iron garden gate, decorated with an elaborate repeating, timeless scrollwork design. This beautiful traditionally-made side gate will work in sett...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
$6,980
H 35 in W 47 in D 5.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Balustrade, Window Guard
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period wrought iron Balustrade ~ Window Guard is a stunning work of the metalsmith's art! Hand-crafted during the middle of the 19th century, it feat...
Wrought Iron
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.75 in W 14 in D 0.75 in
Early 20th Century Antique French Art Nouveau Iron Panel from Paris France
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful early 20th century antique French Art Nouveau iron panel purchased from the markets in Paris France. This is a wonderful iron panel in great condition brought over from Par...
Iron
$1,400
H 24 in W 130.5 in D 0.5 in
19th C. Victorian Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Widows Walk Fence Garden Element
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Unusually long Victorian Widows Walk fence fragment, made in the USA, circa 1880’s, constructed of cast iron. Perfect to repurpose as a decorative garden element, lawn element or wh...
Iron
An Antique Wrought Iron Gate Overthrow
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A finely made 19th century wrought iron overthrow finished in black paint. Dating from circa 1880, this beautiful antique gate overthrow has stood the test of time, beautifully detai...
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Victorian cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usable as...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Ornate 19th Century English Cast Iron Railing
By George Wright
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An ornate 19th century English cast iron decorative railing by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar panels we have available for sale, each usa...
Iron
$9,450Sale Price|24% Off
H 17 in W 99 in D 8 in
French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Wrought Iron Balcony Railing Panel - Gate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Wrought Iron Balcony Railing Panel (or Gate Section). A superb example of late-19th-century French wrought-iron craftsmanship, this elegant ho...
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Empire Iron and Bronze Railing with Scroll Design
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) iron and bronze trimmed railing with scroll design and eagle center (by repute from Napoleon III library) (Related items: 031616, 042367).
Bronze, Iron
Antique Wrought Iron Decorative Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique wrought iron decorative Panel is substantially constructed. One of five we have in stock that have all been shot blasted and primed ready to use. The symmetrical patter...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Reclaimed 19th Century Cast Iron Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usabl...
Iron
$1,440Sale Price / item|41% Off
H 35 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Rare Salvaged 1877 Queen Victoria Coronation British Raj Wrought Iron Railing
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare salvaged young Queen Victoria Coronation Railings circa 1877 depicting crown and braid profile. These were balcony facade railings from an old British India Government Building ...
Wrought Iron
Antique Wrought Iron Decorative Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique wrought iron decorative Panel is substantially constructed. One of five we have in stock that have all been shot blasted and primed ready to use. The symmetrical patter...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Pedestrian Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Victorian cast iron pedestrian gate with a light rust finish. This 19th century gate showcases an alternative looking style of the Victorian era, with its wavy elements, and ...
Iron
Antique Victorian Style Cast Metal Decorative Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian style cast metal decorative panel depicting scrolling foliage and a mask to the centre with a characterful lightly weathered black finish. A decorative antique ...
Metal
Decorative Antique English Cast Iron Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative antique English cast iron railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usable as indi...
Metal, Iron
$13,391
H 52.37 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
1930s Art Deco Cabinet Dresser in Burl Walnut by Crafts Cantu
By Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exquisite refined Art Deco cabinet dresser by Crafts Cantu in walnut and burl walnut applied in excellent condition all original components, polished with wax Measures cm: H 133 W...
Walnut, Burl
$1,195Sale Price|70% Off
H 11.6 in W 8 in D 3.4 in
Impressive Tall Heavy Cut Vase, Antique Val Saint Lambert. Great Ruby Color
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and custom piece, possibly done for an exhibition, we have the pleasure of offering for sale this wonderful presentation vase. A Classic signature piece from the storied glas...
Cut Glass
$270,000
W 223 in L 367 in
The Verdant Empire: Late 19th Century Indian Agra Garden Masterpiece of Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
72173 Antique Indian Agra Rug with Tree of Life 18'07 x 30'07. The Verdant Empire: A Late 19th Century Indian Agra Garden Masterpiece of Splendor. Steeped in history and woven with t...
Wool
$5,000Sale Price / set|54% Off
H 31 in W 24 in D 24 in
1810s St.Pauls Estate Hedge Maze Entryway Urns with Lions Heads
Located in Hyattsville, MD
These Urns flanked a covered entry to a massive hedge maze, behind a Queen Annes County 1810s Mansard Mansion. Very Finely Casted, Rare Lions Head. Mansion is Still Standing and Vir...
Iron
$275,000 / set
H 96 in W 20 in D 20 in
Rare and Palatial Pair of Gilt Bronze and Malachite Seven Light Torcheres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare and Palatial Pair of Mid 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Six Light Torcheres The body of baluster form above a gilt bronze mounted circular and square base, the neck m...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Large Bronze Grand Tour Statue of Pan
Located in New York, NY
Standing figure of nude pan playing pipes. After the antique.
Bronze
$62,917
H 22.05 in Dm 12.21 in
20th Century Italian Silver Oak Leaves Vase. Chiselled, embossed and burnished
Located in VALENZA, IT
Wonderful big vase with shaped round body embossed, chiselled and engraved with oak leaves. On the body are soldered melting made acorns Above the handles are placed two children. Th...
Silver
$28,950Sale Price / set|61% Off
H 63 in W 31 in D 15 in L 63 in
Palatial Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-wood Carved Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important and palatial pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-wood carved six-light wall lights "Appliques" (Sconces), the six scrolled candle-arms emanating from a cente...
Wood
Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier The neck designed as a dragon flying through flames, lion masks leading into six perimeter lights. Details: Heigh...
Bronze, Ormolu
$27,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44 in W 23.5 in D 11.5 in
A Fine Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and impressive pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze two-light wall sconces, each lumière with a circular foliate backplate suspended by a ribbon tied o...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Cherubs on Marble Base
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A pair of cast bronze cherubs or putti standing contrapposto on a square red marble base, France, circa late 1800s. Note: These charming cherubic figures were probably used in combi...
Marble, Bronze
$98,450Sale Price|21% Off
H 55 in W 37 in D 30 in
Charming French 19th Century Carved Marble Whimsical Urn Fountain with Children
By Joseph Reynés I Gurgui
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine large, rare and charming, French, 19th century. Belle Époque carved white marble whimsical figural urn fountain depicting children (Putti) climbing on an urn with flowers...
Marble
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Fruit Triumph Centrepiece Vase
By Argenterie di Milano
Located in VALENZA, IT
This centerpiece was made in Milan - Italy, by the prestigious silverware "Argenterie di Milano di Fiorentini" towards the end of the 70s. The fruit, all made and modeled by hand obt...
Sterling Silver
$14,850
H 57 in W 57 in D 3.75 in
Italian Renaissance Revival Style 19th Century Carved Oak Figural Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Renaissance revival style 19th century carved oak figural mirror frame with a circular beveled mirror plate. The square shaped body with arrowhead corners, crowned with a car...
Mirror, Oak
18th Century Breccia Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Long Island City, NY
18th century Breccia marble column pedestal. With a white marble capital above an entastic column, resting on a square pedestal with a cavetto edge.
Breccia Marble
Pair of 19th C. Anglo-Irish Cut Crystal Mantle Vases W/ Square Bases
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a an early 19th c. pair of hand blown crystal vases with a combination of complex elements of decoration. They are composed of one piece of glass to look like the vases are r...
Crystal
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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