Mid 19th Century Cast Iron Figural Nude, Cherub and Lions Head Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid 19th century cast iron figural nude, cherub and lions head andirons Outstanding cast iron andirons with 20th century log arms attached The andirons depict the upper body of...
Iron
Polished Nickel Andirons with Lion's Head, Regency Revival, UK, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish polished nickel andirons with lion's head with ring front details and tapering spire with blackened iron backs.
Nickel
Large Impressive Brass Andirons/Firedogs/Chenets w/Lion Heads Ball & Claw Feet
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a large, heavy (about 48 lbs) impressive and well constructed pair of brass fireplace andirons, chenets or fire dogs with a well detailed lion head in the bottom front and se...
Brass
$2,377Sale Price / set|35% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lions Head Fireplace Andirons
Located in Firenze, IT
Impressive pair of French Louis XV style finely chiseled gilt bronze andirons. These Rocaille ormolu chenets are extremely decorative each depicting a lion’s head crafted in relief s...
Wrought Iron, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,550 / set
1920s Solid Cast Brass Lion Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Solid Cast Brass Lion Andirons Detailed lion head with a ring in its mouth Features detailed sea serpent or mythological dolphin legs cast with realistic scales with ball and c...
Brass
Antique Empire Brass Cast Iron Lion Head Spiral Twist Paw Feet Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Brass Lion Head Spiral Twist Paw Feet Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair.
Brass, Iron
19th Century Georgian Gilt Bronze Fire Fender with Lion's Head Design
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century Georgian gilt bronze fire fender with lions head and swag sides united by parallel bars.
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$4,500 / set
Outstanding Set of French Gothic Andirons
Located in Round Top, TX
One of the set has the image of Saint George on horseback, the image of Joseph holding the Baby Jesus, a winged angel - all atop lions head feet. The second andiron is decorated with...
Iron
$1,503 / set
Pair Regency Andirons Brass Firedogs Lions Head
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of Regency bass firedogs Crafted from brass with cast iron support Feature balls to the uprights, alongside lions heads and horses intricately cast at the bottom Bough...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Baroque Gilt Bronze Andirons with Lion Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
The lower section is centered by a prominent lion's head framed by scrolling foliage and decorative garlands, symbolizing strength and nobility.
Bronze
An Pair of Brass Georgian Style Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of polished brass Georgian style Andirons, beautifully detailed scrolled design, paw feet with lion head medallions.
Brass
1800s Pr. Brass Steeple Finial Andirons- Lion Heads-Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Grand Scale English 28" high pair solid brass double large ball and multi tiered Steeple Finial top andirons with ringed lion heads and lion paw and ball foot Base-iron lo...
Brass
ANTIQUE PAIR OF BRONZE BRASS ANDIRONS WITH LION HEAD, CLAW FEET
Located in New York, NY
ANTIQUE PAIR OF BRONZE BRASS ANDIRONS WITH LION HEAD, CLAW FEET AND ROCOCO STYLE LEAVES AND DECORATIONS.
Unavailable
H 35 in W 38 in D 23 in
English Arts and Crafts Fireplace Set Lion Motif with Screen, Andirons and Tools
Located in Wells, ME
It includes fireplace screen, pair of lion headed andirons, tool holder with lion head and three original tools: a brush, poker and shovel.
Wrought Iron
French Empire Steel and Bronze Dore Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking pair of French silvered steel and bronze dore Empire andirons with lions head finials mounted on columns set on snake form feet.
Steel, Bronze
Pair Of Late 19th Century Brass Lion's Head Andirons
Located in Bradenton, FL
Great looking pair of late 19th century Lion's Head Andirons. Each features ornate designs on upper round shaped orbs and stunning brass lion's head crests in the bottom center.
Brass
Continental Baroque Wrought Iron Lion Head Andirons
Located in Astoria, NY
Continental 18th century pair of wrought iron andirons with finely detailed lion heads. The pair was made in Europe during the 18th century and is in great antique condition with age...
Wrought Iron
French Empire Steel and Bronze Dore Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking pair of French silvered steel and bronze dore Empire andirons with lions head finials mounted on columns set on snake form feet.
Steel, Bronze
Sold
H 29 in W 15 in D 7 in
Grand 19th Century Bronze French Baroque Andirons with Pegasus Winged Horses
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of impressive and grand 19th century bronze French Baroque andirons feature lions' heads and with Pegasus Winged Horses as the main design motif, with talon and ball feet, ...
Sold
H 33.5 in W 13.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Monumental American Brass Floral Andirons, NY Circa 1906 Signed Jackson
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of monumental American brass floral andirons with lions head motif and original log stops.
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 21 in W 9.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Old Reprod, Heavy Solid Cast Brass Federal Style "Lion's Head" Andirons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of heavy solid cast brass Federal style continental lion's head andirons with cast iron returns (some wear noted and as illustrated).
French Lions Brass Brutalist Fireplace Andirons Chenets c. 1960s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Chic pair of French brutalist lion head andirons with large golden manes. Lot of details so have a close look.
Brass
Pair of English Brass Cannonball Andirons with Lion Heads
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of luxurious heavy brass cannonball andirons with intricate lion head details.
Brass
Pair of 1950s Regency Style Andirons with Stylized Lion Heads
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of large-scale polished nickel andirons with a large sphere center and stylized lion heads.
Nickel
Sold
H 21.5 in W 9 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Brass Lion Head Cannon Ball Claw Fireplace Andirons Firedogs 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage circa 1970's iron and brass firedogs / andirons featuring simplified ball and claw feet, lion's head with ring in it's mouth on the base, supporting a substantial cannonball ...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 27 in W 10.75 in D 23.5 in
1920s Pair of Gilded French Figural Ornate Bronze Lion Head and Shield Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1920s French figural andirons with shield and lion head detail in gilded bronze.
Bronze
Sold
H 15.5 in W 54 in D 7 in
French Louis XVI Neoclassical Urn Lion Head Brass Fireplace Chenets & Fender Set
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic set of Louis XVI style chenets with the connecting fender that have wonderful neoclassical style elements including swag and acanthus leaf decorations, a protecti...
Bronze
English Regency Style Nickel Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish polished nickel andirons with lion's head with ring front details and tapering spire with blackened iron backs.
Nickel
19th Century Victorian Brass Fire Dogs, Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century Victorian polished brass lion head fire dogs andirons fine detail and good casting.
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Lion Head Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of aged brass lion head andirons. Beautiful patina. These andirons are quite shallow/petite & would be perfect in a small fireplace.
Cast Iron Lion Head Andirons
Located in New York, NY
With unusual, rectangular log supports.
Iron
Large Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Wainscott, NY
Heavy Pair of Large Brass Andirons with Lions Heads
$22,547
H 25 in W 13 in D 4 in
Pair of 18th Century Rococo Gilt Bronze Andirons, Firedogs, Ormolu Chenets
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An exceptional pair of 18th century English Rococo gilt bronze andirons or fire dogs. The bold shape of these andirons relate to designs of Thomas Johnson (1714–1778), one of Lond...
Bronze
Pair of Polish Baroque Style Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Montreal, QC
These Polish candlesticks are in the Baroque taste, vigorously modelled and boldly conceived. They were originally Sabbath candlesticks but they might well be used for secular purpo...
Silver Plate
$750 / set
H 11.88 in W 9.88 in D 17.75 in
Circa 1860-80 Pair of French Baroque Revival Cast Brass Andirons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860-80 pair of French Baroque Revival Andirons. Cast brass or bronze with iron logs rest. Raised on scrolled legs with leaves centered by a cartouche below urn finials. 11.88"...
Brass, Bronze, Iron
$508 / set
H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 14.57 in
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Polished Brass Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XIV style andirons made of polished brass and wrought iron. The condition is good. The andirons are fit for use in the fireplace.
Brass, Wrought Iron
$850 / set
H 12 in W 5 in D 5 in
Antique Silver Plated Warsaw Imperial Russia 12" Candlestick Holders - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Silver Plated Warsaw Imperial Russia 12" Baroque Style Candlestick Holders - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 5" W x 5" D.
Silver Plate
$3,416
H 4.53 in W 4.77 in D 4.77 in
Antique Pair of Elkington & Co. Sterling Silver Candlesticks, London 1905
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine pair of antique English sterling silver candlesticks by the celebrated Elkington & Co. Ltd, hallmarked in London for 1905. Dating to the Edwardian period, the pair represents ...
Sterling Silver
Cast Iron Figural Andirons, circa 1870, American
Located in Charleston, SC
Cast iron American figural andirons, circa 1870.
Iron
$1,650 / set
H 13.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Fireplace Fire Place Chenets Andirons
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French gilt bronze cherub putti fireplace fire place Chenets andirons. Measures: 12" W x 13.5 " H x 6 " D.
Bronze
$7,400Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 17.63 in W 36.25 in D 13.5 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Fireplace Chenets or Urn Andirons
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite French Louis XVI gilded bronze andirons or chenets with centered urn having festoons (flowers, foliage and fruit) through each side with a flame finial tops. This pair of ...
Bronze
$2,750 / set
H 14 in W 12 in D 7 in
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Fireplace Fire Place Chenets Andirons
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French gilt bronze cherub putti fireplace fire place chenets andirons playing musical instruments. Measures: 14" W x 12" W x 7" D.
Bronze
Pair of Massive Baroque Style Solid Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Triple lobed forms with ball finials, raised on scrolled legs. Curved footed arms at the back with finials and attached to long iron rods. Good patina.
Brass
French Edgar Brandt Style Bronze Poseidon Dolphin Andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Westport, CT
Edgar Brandt style antique French bronze Poseidon dolphin andirons, with twisted iron log arms.
Bronze, Iron
1940s Art Deco Polished Nickel Andirons with Fluted Finials
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco polished nickel andirons with fluted finial tops on ionic capital forms.
Nickel
$975 / set
H 22.5 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Vintage Baroque Style Cast Bronze Candlesticks with Cherub Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Baroque style cast bronze candlesticks from the mid-20th century, with cherubs, tripod bases and lion paw feet. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-w...
Bronze
20th Century Brass Cherub Fire Dogs, Andirons
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
Rare pair of Limited Edition 20th century brass cherub fire dogs, Andirons Lost waxed casting with fine detail example of George II style. Dimensions: Overall Height 27.5" Base Widt...
Brass
$6,000
H 22.25 in W 9.75 in D 10 in
Pair of English Polished Steel and Nickel Silver Andirons. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel and nickel silver andirons with a urn top finial, twisted centered column, adjustable spit hooks, and terminating on scrolled brass monogrammed plinth...
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
$19,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model '9000', in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa model '9000', in teddy fabric re-upholstery, Italy 1970s. This model is marked by showing infinite possibilities to customize its use accordi...
Fabric, Beech
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$776Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 85 in D 36 in
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidere...
Leather
Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slightly distressed French Provincial paneled doors for a cabinet this striking pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring character in creating a cupboard for storage,...
Wood
$23,800
H 17 in W 47.5 in D 35.5 in
Large Rectangular "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and impressively sized "Chan" coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, circa 1970s. Acid etched and patinated polychromed bronze and pewter. Table top decorated w...
Copper, Pewter
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
Upholstery
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$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
Early Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Early Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for the exquisite home. * A fan-shaped metal vase with vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D20...
Metal
On Hold|$4,571 / set
H 13 in Dm 17.33 in
Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive pair of large Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s, featuring sculptural layers of flame-cut brass reminiscent of an artichoke....
Brass
On Hold|$34,162
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$513
H 16.54 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in
Painting of a boat scene, oil on panel, signed, France, early 20th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-century French painting, oil on panel, depicting a lively riverside scene. The composition features a village with southern-style architecture, bordered by calm waters whe...
Wood, Paint
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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