19thc Cast Iron Hessian Soldiers Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original old surface Hessian Andirons. Great patina and great condition.
Antique 1870s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Iron
19thc Cast Iron Hessian Soldiers Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original old surface Hessian Andirons. Great patina and great condition.
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of history and elegance to your fireplace with this pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these andirons...
Iron
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Hessian Soldier Figural Cast Iron Sculptures (No back legs included.)
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American. c.1900-1920. Pair of Hessian Soldier Andirons. The cast iron is retaining an exceptional polychromed surface.
Iron
$1,050 / set
1940s Hessian Soldiers Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1940s Hessian soldiers cast iron andirons.
Iron
Pair of Hessian Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fine pair of cast iron Hessian Andirons. Superior form and condition. Makes a impactful fireplace statement.
Iron
Hessian Andirons with Rare Blue Painted Coats, Early 1800s
Located in Billerica, MA
Hessian soldier andirons, early 1800s. Provenance: Upstate New York.
Iron
Hessian Soldier Andirons, circa Early 19th Century
Located in Billerica, MA
Hessian soldier andirons, circa early 19th century.
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldier Form Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Concord, MA
Pair of Hessian Soldier form cast iron andirons. Popular in the 19th century, this pair is unpainted with a nice surface.
Iron
Unavailable
H 20 in W 9 in D 16 in
Hessian Soldier Andirons circa 1890 Provenance, New Hampshire Estate
Located in Billerica, MA
Hessian soldier andirons, circa 1890. Provenance: New Hampshire Estate. 20” H x 9” W x 16” D.
Iron
19thc Original Painted Hessian Soldiers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted Hessian Andirons. Great patina and great wear. Wonderful original color to the body of the Hessian soldiers.
Iron
Hessian Soldier Cast Iron Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Hessian soldier cast iron Andirons.
Iron
Pair of Hessian Soldier Figural Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Antique pair of wrought iron hessian soldier figural andirons. Excellent condition.
Iron
Pair of Rare Hessian Soldier Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th Century pair of painted figural andirons of cast iron in the form of Hessian soldiers.
Iron
Pair Hessian Soldier Andirons, American, circa 1880
Located in NYC, NY
Pair of andirons in the shape of marching Hessian soldiers holding their sabers.
Iron
Americana Hessian Soldier Andirons in Painted Cast Iron
Located in Astoria, NY
Americana Hessian soldier andiron pair in painted cast iron.
Iron
A Pair of Andirons /Firedogs in the form of Hessian Soldiers
Located in NYC, NY
An early edition of these andirons that originated in 1785 when Hessian soldiers or mercenaries were so despised that this symbol of them burning in the fire became very popular.
Iron
1920s Colonial Revival Hessian Soldier Andiron Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Colonial revival Hessian soldier andiron now mounted as a lamp, c.1920.
Metal, Enamel
Sold
H 16.5 in W 9.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Antique American Hessian Soldier Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of antique American cast iron fireplace andirons, figural Hessian soldier form by Virginia Metalcrafters.
Iron
Sold
H 16.5 in W 9.25 in D 17.5 in
Antique Harvin 1019 Cast Iron Hessian Soldier Fireplace Andiron Firedogs & Poker
By Harvin Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Harvin Company cast iron firedogs / andirons, design number 1019 in the shape of 18th century style Hessian soldiers with removable supports.
Iron
Sold
H 19.5 in W 9 in D 17.5 in
Rare Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldier Bronze Andirons, American Circa 1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare pair of 19th century Hessian Soldier andirons richly cast in thick gauge bronze, finely modelled and weighing approximately 14 pounds each, (without their forged iron supports...
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Iron Hessian Soldier Andirons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of painted iron Hessian soldier andirons featuring colorful uniforms and hats.
Iron
Pair of Hessian Soldier Fireplace Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Matched pair of cast iron Hessian Fireplace Andirons. Each depicting a marching soldier in uniform, standing in semi-profile, gripping a sword.
Iron
Hessian Andirons
Located in Summerland, CA
American New England All original
Iron
Early 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century Hessian soldiers andirons.
1840's Rare Hessian Soldier Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of cast iron patented andirons replicating German Prussian Soldiers from the Revolutionary War. Made by Virginia Metal and stamped on the back. Vivid original colors and sha...
Iron
Pair of American Painted Hessian Figure Andirons
Located in Millbrook, NY
Great pair of American early 19th century cast-iron Hessian Figural Andirons. Original paint.
Victorian Cast Iron Painted Hessian Soldier Fireplace Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
VICTORIAN CAST IRON PAINTED HESSIAN SOLDIER FIREPLACE ANDIRONS
Iron
1800's Cast Iron Hand Painted Hessian Soldier Andirons
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare cast iron Hessian soldiers figurines andirons. Hand painted.
Iron
Sold
H 16.5 in W 9.25 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Hessian Soldier Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of wrought iron andirons in the form of Hessian soldiers. American, circa late 1930s.
Wrought Iron
Hessian Soldier Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Hessian soldier andirons.
Bronze Hessian Solder Andirons
Located in Wainscott, NY
Pair of Handsome Hessian Soldier Andirons, Very Heavy, Nice Surface
Set of Hessian Soldier Andirons with Matching Fire Tools and Stand
Located in New York City, NY
Set of polychrome Hessian soldier andirons with two matching fire tools and stand.
Pair of Iron Hessian Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iron hessian andirons.
Hessian Soldier Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clever andirons of coattail clad soldiers.
Pair of Hessian Soldier Figural Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fireplace cast iron andirons in Classic Hessian soldier Silhouette.
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Hessian Soldier Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century cast iron Hessian soldier andirons.
Iron
Pair of Large Art Deco Andirons
Located in Buchanan, NY
1920s American pair of patinated bronze andirons.
Bronze
Late 19thC Cast Iron Lawn Jockey in Old Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and most likely a 19th century representation of a lawn jockey in cast iron. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear, some separation at the seams where they joi...
Iron
1950's Stitched leather andirons by Jacques ADNET
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
The design, both understated and refined, perfectly illustrates Adnet's style, blending modern lines with classical influences. The balanced proportions and quality of execution le...
Metal
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid 19th Century
18th Century, Spanish Conquistador Carved Wood Figure
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Spanish Conquistador carved wood figure. 18th century Carved and painted wood Spanish Conquistador figure or sculpture. This beautifully carved antique Spanish figural ...
Wood
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid 19th Century
Cast Iron Figural Andirons, circa 1870, American
Located in Charleston, SC
Cast iron American figural andirons, circa 1870.
Iron
$907
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Hand carved wooden sculpture civil war soldier by Romer, Italy 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand carved wooden sculpture. It depicts a cartoon style civil war soldier. Made of 2 types of hardwood. The soldier wears a cap, a backpack and a musket rifle in one hand. The scu...
Teak
Pair Of St Nicholas Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cast as figures of a standing Santa holding toys.
Iron
$449Sale Price / set|11% Off
H 5.3 in W 3 in D 6.4 in
Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of antique chenets or firedogs cast with a head and shoulders bust of a military Generals, with a straight, pyramidal billet bar. With their relatively small scale they could ...
Wrought Iron
$5,500 / set
H 19.5 in W 8.75 in D 17.5 in
Pair of American Cast Iron George Washington Campaign Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron George Washington andirons with GW campaigning in Military attire erected on decorative star plinths with step back feet, Mid-19th century. Depth can be ad...
Iron
$1,650
H 73 in W 20 in D 19 in
Pair of Composite Life Size Polychrome Faux Wood British Royal Guard Soldiers
Located in Milford, NH
A great pair of life size polychrome hollow composite British Royal Guard soldiers on round bases with removable heads and a faux wood finish. The pair are probably English, dating t...
Other
Decorative Pair of 19th Century Andirons
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century brass and wrought iron andirons.
Brass, Iron
19th Century, French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century, French Napoleon III period fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
$695 / set
H 14.13 in W 6.5 in D 17 in L 14.13 in
Pair Of Antique Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of antique George Washington figural andirons (also known as fire dogs) made of cast iron. These fireplace accessories depict the first U.S. President in military uniform, stand...
Iron
Concrete Soldier Statue circa 1900 Chicago Area Garden
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Exceptional 6 ft. tall American Folk Art concrete soldier statue with original paint surface and inset glass 'gem.' Fantastic workmanship. Originally part of a garden estate in South...
Concrete
$339,171
H 5.91 in Dm 8.47 in
A Rare Minai Pottery Bowl Depicting Bahram Gur And Azada, Late 12TH Century
Located in London, GB
A rare Minai pottery bowl depicting Bahram Gur and Azada, late 12th/ early 13th Century of deep rounded form with slightly everted rim on a splayed foot, decorated overglaze in poly...
Ceramic
$6,037
H 20.08 in W 67.92 in D 17.72 in
ANTIQUE LUXURY RESTORED CLUB FENDER WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SEAT PADs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very important looking restored Victorian club fender with hand dyed Chesterfield tufted Whiskey brown ...
Metal
$2,350
H 10.5 in W 9 in
19th century English Victorian chickens in a barn scene with Rooster and Hens
Located in Woodbury, CT
This charming English Victorian painting by Arthur Jackson beautifully captures a rustic scene of chickens in a barn. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and vibrant use of c...
Oil, Board
$3,403
H 25.5 in W 30.25 in D 19.75 in
Model of a greenhouse, in the style of the “Serre de Jardin”, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Model of a greenhouse in glass and iron. The greenhouse has an iron base, rectangular in shape, with cut corners. The body of the greenhouse, made of iron and glass, is welded to the...
Iron
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
$807
H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...
Pine, Paint
Jindrich Halabala Round Stool in Decorative Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, st...
Fabric, Oak
$4,500 / set
H 21.5 in Dm 17 in
Pair of French Stone Fruit, Flowers and Médicis Vase Sculptures, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French stone sculptures from the early 20th century features two Médicis vases with gadroon decor on a square base. This exquisite pair of early 20th-century French ston...
Stone
$3,936Sale Price|32% Off
H 39.25 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode The solid wood body is painted in a textured, aged, distressed patina showing some of the gesso-painted base and original wood b...
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style console table with tapered legs. Applied carved embellishments top the legs and a lion medallion in the center of skirt each add to the romantic appeal of thi...
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Baroque Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century tall Danish Baroque secretary, crafted in oak. A newer professionally applied black painted finish is distressed throughout, revealing areas of the natural wood an...
Brass
Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Gustavian secrétaire desk / bureau crafted in oak and finished in a decorative light blue hue with an attractive patina. The piece is constructed in two sections, with an ...
Brass, Iron
$4,895
H 37.5 in W 53 in D 27 in
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French L...
Alpaca, Wood
French Ceramic Pitcher by Robert Picault, 1950s
By Robert Picault
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s ceramic pitcher by French ceramist Robert Picault, handmade in Vallauris—the picturesque seaside village in the South of France renowned for its pottery. The bulb-shaped form...
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
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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