American Brass Banded Ball Top Andirons with Matching Tools, J. Hunneman C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Stamped by maker John Hunneman, Boston. Andirons have original matching Tools included with the set.
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. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear all original glass eyes and a per...
Iron
Pair of American Lemon Top Andirons Boston, Howes Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, The S.M. Howes Company
Pair of American Brass Lemon Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
All original. Boston, Late 18th Century.
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 American Brass Ball Top and Spur Andirons. Boston, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, Late 18th Century.
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs, Boston, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, mass. Andirons retain the original step back wrought iron dog legs.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons, Stamped J. Molineux Boston, C 1800
By Molineaux & Webb
Located in Charleston, SC
Stamped John Molineux, Boston, MA. Early 19th Century.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, MA, Late 19th century.
Iron
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
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 andirons have diminutive brass log stops of the same form.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Boston cast brass andirons, 1815-25
Located in Chicago, IL
Boston, circa 1815-25.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Boston double lemon top andirons, c. 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
American, Boston, circa 1790.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Boston cast brass lemon top andirons, 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cast brass half beehive fluted lemon top andirons on turned pedestal & arched spurred legs with slipper feet.
Brass, Steel
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 Cast Iron Owl Andirons. Boston, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, Early 20th Century
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons. Boston, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Boston, Mid 19th Century
Pair of Boston bell metal lemon top andirons, c. 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
The arched legs with spurs rest on refined slipper feet, peened to a forged iron log rest. American, Boston, circa 1790.
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 plinths, matching scaled log stops, scalloped skirts and terminating on spur legs with b...
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, Boston, Early 20th century.
Iron
Sold
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 Chicago, IL
Boston, circa 1790. Dimensions: 22-1/2" D x 12-1/2” W x 20" H (andirons)
Brass, 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.
Brass, Iron
Sold
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
Boston, MA late 19th century.
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
Boston, late 19th century. Dog legs depth can be adjusted if desired.
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
Boston, Ma. Early 19th century.
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
Boston, Late 19th century. Dog legs depth can be adjusted if desired.
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
Boston, MA. Late 19th century.
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 dogs. Glass eyes reflect the fire when lit. Glass eyes are perfect. Can be parcel po...
Iron
Pair of Boston Andirons
Located in Woodbury, CT
This sophisticated pair of Boston area Brass Andirons are the perfect useful accompaniment to your welcoming fireplace.
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 finish.
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 Eastern shore cities during the late 18th century, it is the bell-metal, or red br...
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 ball tops, Boston Region, circa 1790-1810.
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 cast brass period andirons are seamed as is proper for their age.
Brass
Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese huge over size owl with large ear feathers , 13 inches tall. Signed Japan on its base Please view our video This hands...
Iron
$1,200 / set
H 11.25 in W 6.25 in D 8 in
Owl Shaped Ceramic Corner Brackets, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
A irresistible pair of early to mid twentieth century ceramic wall brackets in the shape of owls, from France. Each owl perches on a painted brick column and supports a shelf which i...
Ceramic
Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Ball top with scrolled legs and brass ball feet. Newly polished.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of vintage brutalist style owl bookends circa 1970s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 9"W x 4"D x 7.5"H. The are marked "Hampton, VA" on ...
Brass
$8,500
H 20.5 in W 10.5 in D 22 in
Pair of American Acorn Andirons With Pierced Galleries, Phil. Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American acorn top andirons with turned faceted plinths, brass pierced galleries, finial log stops, and terminating on double spur legs with ball feet. Philadelphia, Circa 1800
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s. Early 20th century, Bergmann Bronze Sculpture. An Austrian cold painted bronze model of an Owl. The body naturalisticall...
Bronze
Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Owl With Glass Eyes, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
A delightful decorative carved wood owl. This finely hand carved Black Forest owl sculpture demonstrates incredible workmanship and attention to detail, along with his/her beautiful...
Wood
Folk Art Standing Owl Wooden Carved Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Folk Art wooden carved standing owlSculpture. It has bone around the eyes. Small chip on the base. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage st...
Bone, Wood
$1,295
H 7.5 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron Owl bank with a turning head coin lever and glass eyes. Lot of the original paint still intact. Missing the lock on the underside, not visible when viewing upright...
Iron
$308
H 3.15 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Pair of 1970s Italian Owl Shaped Salt and Pepper Shakers with Glass Eyes
Located in Hamburg, DE
This charming pair of metal salt and pepper shakers, crafted around 1970 in Italy, features a delightful owl design, embodying the playful yet sophisticated decor trends of the era. ...
Metal
Pair of American Brass Finial Andirons. Philadelphia, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with urn top finials, Corinthian fluted columns, squared plinths, double spurred legs and terminating on ball and claw feet. Philadelphia, Circa 1870.
Figurative Carved Wood Owl Sculpture, Artist Unknown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Figurative Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Artist Unknown "in very nice vintage as found condition" "nice detail with expressive face"
Softwood
$8,000
H 13.39 in W 7.09 in D 7.49 in
Owl Ceramics design: Eduard Klablena , year: 1918, Austria, Style Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Eduard Klablena was born in Bučany in Slovakia in 1881. In 1895 he became a student at the studio of the chaser and sculptor Karl Waschmann, and in 1900 he started attending the Vien...
Ceramic
$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
$6,500
H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 21 in
Pair of American Brass Elongated Acorn Top Andirons, New York, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass elongated acorn top andirons with rare extra ball finials, turned ringed faceted plinths, and terminating on spur legs with ball feet, New York, Early 19th ce...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$8,900
H 29.75 in W 9.75 in D 27 in
Pair of English Brass Ball Top and Wrought Iron Chased Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass ball top and wrought iron hand chased andirons with centered spiral twisted columns, matching spiral brass urn finial spit hooks, and terminating on the origina...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$5,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Yellow 'Camargue' Swiveling Counter Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of yellow 'Camargue' swiveling counter stools by Design Frères. Practical swiveling and comfortable wide seat, footrest and backrest design.
Steel
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,750
H 34.25 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chairs in Floral Fabric and Skirts
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chairs in the style of Peter Hvidt. Very elegant with their distinct shape, precise lines and harmonious proportions. The size make them very ver...
Wool, Beech
English Cricket Clover Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and reclaimed oak 'Clover' table, the trefoil top above a triangular frieze and Cricket base, on three turned and block legs joined by board stretchers. Dimensions: 24.5"...
Wood
Regency Style Antiqued Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered console table restored with pollard oak, the rectangular three quarter gallery top with six turned finials atop each turn...
Wood
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Nickel
Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet or Wardrobe in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, solid oak, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed constr...
Oak
$8,590
H 79.93 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
Antique Folding Fire Screen in Patinated Brass 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Folding Fire Screen in Patinated Brass 19th Century. A early to mid 19th century antique folding fire screen in nicely patinated brass. Wonderful honest and original piece -...
Brass
$11,000
H 58.86 in W 42.52 in D 12.6 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Tall Cabinet in Carved Solid Oak
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, tall cabinet, oak, Italy, 1930s This exceptional cabinet, designed by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, is a distinguished example...
Oak
$8,750 / set
H 25.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950 A highly unique vanity table with elegant and graceful proportions. Hand-crafted from warm-toned...
Glass, Maple
$6,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 25 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair Mid Century Paul McCobb Irwin 2 drawer Nightstands Vitrolite Brass
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Beautiful Paul McCobb 1960s Production brass nightstands end tables with 2 drawers and brass frame with Rare Vitrolite white glass tops. Solid Brass knobs - Original Vintage ...
Brass
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18:
Oak
Flora Fireplace Screen in Aged Gold Iron, Customizable Design, USA
Located in Dallas, TX
The Flora Fireplace Screen embodies a refined elegance, balancing simplicity with a subtle touch of femininity. Its timeless design brings a sophisticated charm to the hearth, appeal...
Iron
$3,500 / set
H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Some...
Steel
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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