A Pair of English Regency Patinated and Ormolu Rams Head Andirons
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of English Regency Period Patinated and Ormolu Rams Head Andirons. Each is beautifully patinated with a dark patina and further accented with ormolu fittings.
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Andirons done in gilt brass, featuring snakes and ram head
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of very rare French Empire andirons or chenets, completely done in brass. They feature carefully and precisely sculpted snakes in motion, as well...
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Figural Rams Head Cast Iron Set of Fireplace Andirons, circa 1930s
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful art deco cast iron andirons figural rams heads signed Olympic Log Master.
Iron
17th c. Ram's Head Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th c. Ram's Head Andirons - Fire dogs. Wrought iron with spit hooks.
Wrought Iron
Unusual Wrought Iron "Ram's Head" Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful and quirky wrought iron "ram's head" andirons, the finials with stylized ram's horns over hanging ring, the shaft with two spit supports, standing on chevron etched arched ...
Wrought Iron
17th c. Ram's Head Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
A monumental pair of 17th century blacksmith-made ram's head andirons of exceptional quality, heavy gauge, and having a strong, stylized sculptural form on deep period cross-hatched ...
Wrought Iron
Ram’s head andirons by Olympic Log Master
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ram’s head andirons signed Olympic Log Master with patent information.
Steel
A Monumental Pair of 18th c. Blacksmith-made Ram's Head Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A monumental pair of 18th century blacksmith-made ram's head andirons of exceptional quality, heavy gauge, and having a strong, stylized sculptural form on deep period cross-hatched ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Ram's Head Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine pair of large English 18th century blacksmith-made wrought iron andirons with distinctive "ram's head' tops over tall etched tall shafts with spit supports on arched feet.
Wrought Iron
Olympic Log Master “Ram’s Head” Andirons
By Luc, France
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and bold 1930s examples of andirons. Ram’s head form created in iron marked “Olympic Log Master” on side.
Iron
English 18th c. Blacksmith-Made Rams Head Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of English 18th century blacksmith-made andirons in black wrought iron having "rams head" tops, ringed spit support and chevron etchings to shafts and arched feet
Wrought Iron
Ram's Head Polished Steel Fanciful Pair of Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of artisan-made late 18thC/early 19th C English andirons with interesting abstract ram's horn design and ring finials.
Vintage Wrought Iron Ram's Head Fireplace Set, Folk Art, USA, 1960s
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Hand Wrought Iron Ram's Head Fireplace Andirons and 5 piece tool set.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Ram's Head Andirons
Located in SouthPort, CT
Pair of ram's head andirons by Olympic Log Master, c. 1940's, signed.
Iron
Bronze Rams Head Andirons - Peter Kilham
Located in SouthPort, CT
Pair of rams head andirons in bronze by Peter Kilham.
Bronze
Rams Head Andirons signed Olympic Log Master
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Rams Head Andirons signed Olympic Log Master
Iron
Olympic Log Master "Ram's Head" Andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
Bold 1930s examples of andirons. Ram's head form created in iron Marked "Olympic Log Master" on side Wonderful form.
Pair of Brass Neoclassical Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's pair of andirons with rams head motif. 27.75" H x 11.5" W x 22.5" D
Pair of Brass Neoclassical Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's pair of andirons with rams head motif. 27.75" H x 11.5" W x 22.5" D
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI style gilded bronze andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Louis XVI style gilded bronze andirons Double Ram's head mount on each urn .Classical Louis XVI design .
Bronze
$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
$1,056 / set
H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andchers or andirons wrought iron and brass. Fire dogs in the style Grandy Fils 19th century. Good antique condition Shipping: 47 / 43 / 42!! cm 7 kg.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Brass Figural Andirons, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass andirons with faceted ball tops, figural finial faces, turned bulbous plinths, matching finial log stops, and terminating on scrolled feet. Early 19th Century
Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of antique French gilt and patinated figural lion form 19th century chenets. In the Rococo style, with full figure lions. Finely sculpted raised lions resting on Rococo shield f...
Gold Plate, Bronze
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
$1,250 / set
H 25 in W 13 in D 7 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Chenets / Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of late 19th century French Baroque bronze chenets / andirons Beautifully decorated with dolphin and putti. A fleur-de-lys sits on top of the obelisks. These are in very g...
Bronze
$2,699 / set
H 25.99 in W 11.42 in D 22.05 in
Pair Of Louis XIV Style Bronze And Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze andirons, Louis XIV style, decorated with women's heads, flowers and grotesques Wear from use, patina wear Period 19th century Height 66cm 29 x 56cm
Bronze
A Pair of Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets
Located in Norwood, NJ
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze Chenets/Andirons. Fine quality pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style French chenets. Doré and patinated bronze. Fine casting. Found...
Gold Plate, Bronze
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
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Andirons
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful pair of French Napoleon III patinated solid brass andirons or fire dogs with with wrought iron frames to keep your logs elevated. Note lovely large spiral balls and carved...
Brass
$2,350 / set
H 19 in W 18 in D 7 in
Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style French Gilt Bronze Chenets, Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
This stylish pair of chenets, also known as andirons or firedogs, have been beautifully cast in the Louis XVI style. Featuring Neoclassical style motifs all over, they are elegant pi...
Bronze
$1,876
H 16 in W 11 in D 21 in
Pair of 19th C. Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Andirons W. Matching Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th century baroque style Gilt Bronze Andirons / Chenets with matching fender set. 5 pieces as pictured. Good antique condition , shows patina. Fender is 36" in width and 5....
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Renaissance Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cast with cherubs and acanthus. Wrought iron legs.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets from the Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style Chenets from the late 19th century. Made in bronze and iron. Wear consistent with age and use.
Bronze, Iron
$1,436 / set
H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Andirons in Gilded Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Louis XVI style andirons in gilt bronze, gilding worn
Bronze
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
Located in Austin, TX
A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...
Marble
19th Century Italian Marble Well Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare 19th c. Italian Marble Well Head signed by Professor Polizi, Firenze, Italy
Marble
$77,500
H 70 in W 22 in D 22 in
A 19th C. French Ormolu Mounted & Rouge Marble Figural Cupid Jardiniere, ROBERT
By Robert Freres, Susse Freres
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Exceptionally High Quality 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted and Rouge Marble Jardiniere, attributed to ROBERT FRÈRES. The urn is of baluster form with ormolu saty...
Marble, Ormolu
$3,377
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
1920s Tan Leather Club Chair Attributed To Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1920s Swedish club chair, attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. This refined piece showcases Schulz’s characteristic balance of comfort and craftsmanship, wrapped i...
Leather, Beech
$5,435
H 16.93 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Ea...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940's France
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Art Deco wardrobe armoire, made in France circa 1940s, is crafted from rich Macassar wood and finished in a polished high-gloss that highlights its luxurious grain. Bol...
Brass
$2,067
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
French Lounge Chair With Sheep Leather And Velvet In The Manner Of Louis Chambry
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant early 20th century French lounge chair, executed in the spirit of Louis Chambry, combining sculptural form with rich, tactile materials. The chair is upholstered in original...
Leather, Velvet, Oak, Pine
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,970Sale Price|40% Off
H 50 in W 52 in D 34 in
19th Century Antique Oak Haberdashery Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th century haberdashery cabinet is crafted from solid oak, showcasing a rich, warm patina that highlights its timeless appeal and fine craftsmanship. The cabinet features...
Glass, Oak
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
Sold|$21,900 / set
H 64.5 in W 21 in D 50.5 in
Pair of Large Carved Stone Stags on Pedestals from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional pair of large stone stags on pedestals has been made from huge blocks of Italian limestone. The details and proportion of the stonework, executed by a master stone c...
Stone, Limestone
19th Century American Victorian Steamer Trunk with Leather & Brass
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (late 1800s) steamer trunk with a brown leather exterior with brass closures and rivets with 5 interior drawers and a leather handle on either side (name on side \...
Brass
$5,457
H 36.23 in W 70.87 in D 21.26 in
Vintage British Maple & Oak Haberdashery Cabinet or Shop Counter, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage maple haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1930s and was made in England. It features a solid wooden frame with brass handles, a glass / chrome casing and drawers in...
Glass
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The early 19th century desk chair with ram's head arms and turned legs, is attributable to Jacob Desmalter and dates to circa 1805.
Mahogany
$8,358
H 40.16 in W 45.28 in D 8.67 in
Art Deco Fireplace Surround in Polished Belgian Marble, Early 1900s
Located in Beervelde, BE
Art Deco period fireplace surround from Belgian Hotel particulier in Brussels. It is from the early 20th century in a Belgian marble. Measurements: 115 cm Exterior Width 45,28 Inch 1...
Marble
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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