Arts and Crafts Andirons
ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
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Style: Arts and Crafts
Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes. Great detailing in the castings, heavy duty. In excellent vintage condi...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Stylish Pair of Arts and Crafts Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual pair of polished steel Arts and Crafts andirons, the pointed finials over "cobra neck" bodies, standing on arched legs ending in penny feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Andirons and Tool Set
Located in St. Louis, MO
Heavy and well made handwrought Arts & Crafts andirons with matching tool set. Older repaint. Nice vintage condition. Tools 46" H x 20" W 10.75" D.
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts Gothic Cast Iron Spiral Scrollwork Fireplace Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Gothic cast iron spiral scrollwork fireplace andirons, a pair. Item features swing out arm/pot holders, ornate scrolling frame, spiral form body, cast iron cons...
Category
19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Cast Iron Figural Andirons Santa Claus by Virginia Metal Crafters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron Santa Claus andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters c1950. Excellent castings, very detailed with Santa having toys and presents ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Liberty & Co. Copper & Wrought Iron Fire-Screen Depicting Galleon & Dragon Sail
By John Pearson, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co., attributed to John Pearson or John Williams.
An Arts & Crafts copper and wrought iron fire-screen, with cold rivetted construction to the edges and a hand-hammered ga...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Arts and Craft Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Arts and Crafts Andiron with Brass Filigree Top and Wrought Iron Bases
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Arts and Crafts style andirons, having brass filigree tops, with fine chased detailing, on elegant wrought iron bases. The andirons are in very fine, original, clean and...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
American Arts and Crafts Fireplace Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
American Arts and Crafts wrought iron and bronze fire place andirons and screen with castles and griffins.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Five Mile Town by John Williams, Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Copper Fire Screen
Located in London, GB
Five mile town, Ireland, made by John Williams.
In the style of Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts copper and wrought iron fire screen with wonderful whiplash style iron and brass work t...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass, Copper
Fireplace ore for multiple options with Doors in Iron and Brass circa 1920
Located in Verviers, BE
iron and brass circa 1920
iron and brass and terminating on decorative scrolled stylized Doors
We prefer to sell our items in 'uncleaned' condition so that the new owner
still h...
Category
1920s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Arts & Crafts Style Andirons in the Style of Ernest Gimson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking pair of Arts and Crafts style andirons in the style of 19th century designer and architect, Ernest Gimson. These antique fire dogs once resided at Warter Priory, Pocklingt...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Thornton & Downer Pair of Arts & Crafts Cotswold School handmade steel fire dogs
Located in London, GB
Thornton and Downer attributed. A pair of Arts and Crafts Cotswold School hand-made steel fire dogs with scroll tops and fine decorative chasing.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Steel
A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and bronze fire dogs with pyramid style finials
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and bronze fire dogs with pyramid finials and decorative with copper flower heads to the tops, and copper flower decoration to the bases applied to a...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Pair Of Large And Impressive Arts and Crafts Gilt Bronze Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Attributable to Tiffany but unmarked. Each with flat top with gadrooned cap over dentilling and straight column with molded arches and leaf decoration. The arched base with central c...
Category
1880s American Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Arts & Crafts Style Tulip Design Medallion Cast Iron Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arts & Crafts style Tulip medallion hand forged cast iron andirons in the style of Earnest Gimson
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
A Tall Pair of Brass Arts & Crafts Andirons Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A tall pair of brass Arts & Crafts andirons fire dogs with large bulbous segmented finials set on V-shaped plinth feet. The brass is mounted on wrought-iron standard.
Height of rear ...
Category
1860s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Spanish Mission Style Andirons, C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hand wrought iron forged andirons. Lots of meticulously crafted scroll work with size that make a statement. 30 inches tall by 14 ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Fireplace Screen
Located in Essex, MA
Of heavy gage wrought iron with central figure of a standing deer, with curved top with carrying handles, enclosed sides and scrolled feet.
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Other
1930's Large Arts And Crafts Hammered Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large hammered iron arts and crafts andirons, in vintage condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Andirons in the Style of Ernest Gimson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of outstanding, Arts & Crafts, hand-forged, nickel-plated iron andirons with bronze blossom motifs in the style of Earnest Gimson, Cotwold School.
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Bronze, 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 or...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Iron andirons with tapering pedestal form supports with square tops. Artistically designed flat rings are attached on the centers and hooks for a poker near the bases. Raised on outc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Andirons with Twisted Wrought Iron Bodies, Scroll Feet and Pot Hook Arms c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0588
A pair of antique andirons in blackened wrought iron with delicate basket twist bodies and scroll feet. Retaining their original pivoting pot hooks. ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Bronze Pierced Heart Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of blacksmith-made andirons featuring drop finials with pierced heart decoration, wide arched legs and turned iron shafts surmounted by bronze acorn finials. English, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Handwrought Andirons, circa 1890-1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Arts & Crafts handwrought andirons, circa 1890-1910
Dimensions 13.25" wide x 8.5" deep x 24" high.
Pleases see the final image for arm height.
Very good antique cond...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Rustic A Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Substantial pair of architectural andirons of capital A form. Made of solid stock iron, in aged rust patina. Quirky and sophisticated design, one of a kind item.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tree-of-Life Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of English Arts & Crafts andirons having pierced brass filigree finials and bosses and applied pierced brass mounts reminiscent of the tree of life.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Massive Cast Iron Andirons in the Arts and Crafts Manner American
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive Pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Andirons with silvered canon ball atop square column. Traces of old copper and silver paint. American, Circa ...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
C R Ashbee An early pair of Arts & Crafts hand wrought iron & copper fire dogs.
Located in London, GB
C R Ashbee for The Guild of Handicraft, attributed. An early pair of hand-wrought iron fire dogs with inset copper hearts to the tops. Very fine blacksmiths work with hand-hammered f...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Arts & Crafts Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful English Arts & Crafts andirons made of cast iron. The condition is good.
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Arts and Crafts Mahogany 3-Fold Screen
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts and Crafts stained mahogany 3 fold fire screen with brass filigree bird and floral design.
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass
Ernest Gimson Style Large 1900's Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large 1900's art and crafts brass and iron andirons in the style of Ernest Gimson, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mission Arts & Crafts Wrought Cast Iron Long Fireplace Andirons & Base, 3pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts wrought cast iron long fireplace andirons and base - 3pc set. Item features 2 swing arms for pots, large iron drop ring...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Iron and Bronze Strapwork Sphere Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of Arts & Crafts period patinated iron and bronze andirons, having two hammered sphere finials mounted with strapwork twists with beaten bronze rivets over similarly mounte...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Large Pair of Hand Forged Iron Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large and Heavy duty hand forged iron andirons in the arts & crafts style. In excellent antique condition with just the right amount of wear, patina. 24 x 12w x 21h
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Brass and Cast Iron Musical Note Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of brass and cast iron musical note andirons engraved Tenn. Chrome Plate Co. Nashville. Andirons Measure 8.25" wide, 14.5" deep and 17.5" high. We polished the brass musical notes.
Category
1930s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Scrolling Wrought Iron & Brass Large Andiron Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Scrolling Wrought Iron & Brass Large Andiron Set. Item features scrolling iron work, solid brass finials and large substantial size. All three pieces so...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Brass Andirons
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of antique Arts & Crafts decorative brass andirons with beautiful patina.
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
M.H. Baillie Scott Attributed, a Hand Forged Iron Grate with Integrated Andirons
Located in London, GB
Attributed to M.H.Baillie Scott. A hand forged iron grate with integrated andirons. Scroll details to the top and to the front.
The grate measures 12" across at the very back, 10" a...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Classic Large Arts & Crafts Cannonball Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large wrought iron cannonball andirons in very fine original condition, ready to use. Period Arts & Crafts, Mission metalwork, fine craftsmanship a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Arts And Crafts Three Piece Wrought Iron Andirons Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, early 20th century, Arts And Crafts, hand-wrought iron, andiron set is comprised of two andirons and a crossbar at 38 inches wide. The set features twisted stems with scr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Massive Pair Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons Attributed to Samuel Yellin
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive pair of wrought iron and brass andirons are attributed to the famous American maker Samuel Yellin.
Category
Early 17th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Arts and Crafts andirons with open wrought iron twist work bodies and scrolled supports with finials, and pivoting spit supports, retaining original matching spit. Impressi...
Category
1890s American Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Exceptional Pair of Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exceptional pair of English andirons, possibly by Ernest Gimson having double blossom brass bosses applied to and iron backing, the shaft having...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Iron and Brass Top Andirons, circa 1930
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of iron and brass top andirons, circa 1930
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Pair wrought iron and brass top andirons and terminating on decorative scrolled stylized legs
Dimensions:
Height* 39 cm 15...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Metal, Brass
Whimsical Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual pair of English Arts & Crafts blackened steel andirons with stylized tulip finials and ornate overscale log supports.
Category
19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Steel
Early 1900s Hand Forged Iron Textured Andiron and Candleholder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Early 1900s hand forged andiron candleholder circular opening for light or candle placement.
Handcrafted
USA circa early 1900s late 1800s
Beautiful work hand hammered texture
origina...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass, Iron and Copper Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual with brass post and curved legs with copper and brass detail.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Monumental Pair of Forged Iron Spanish Revival Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand forged heavy gauge andirons with iron strapping and heraldic shields and battle axes. Generously sized at 18.5" wide, 23" deep and 27" high. Fine old p...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Steel
Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass Sunflower Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Arts & Crafts (Aesthetic Movement) large brass andirons with sunflower design over cone-form base. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair English Arts & Crafts-Style Hammered Bronze Andirons circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
A truly unusual and unique item. Heavy cast bronze andirons in the Arts & Crafts style. Unlike anything we have ever found in Europe. circa 1930s. Solidly and expertly made. Measure...
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Rustic Blackened Wrought Iron Andirons, with Spade Shaped Finials, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0525
A pair of antique blackened wrought iron andirons with delicate spade shaped finials. Circa 1920s.
Dimensions:
Overall: 11-1/2" H. x 10-1/2" W. x 15-1/2" D.
Category
1920s Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Large 1940's Solid Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1960's solid iron sea horse motif andirons, newly painted in good vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron
A Pair of English Foliated Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
The design for this pair of English andirons first originated in the late 17th century. The pierced ornamental brass discs are set one above the other and in contrast to the wrought ...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Bronze Obelisk Form Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Milford, NH
A nice pair of bronze obelisk form Arts & Crafts andirons with foliate relief decoration, reticulated ball finials, and great overall patina. The pair date to the early 20th century ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
A Pair of Large and Substantial Wrought Iron Tulip Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of large and substantial Art and Crafts andirons in wrought iron with polished finials in the form of stylized tulips over etch decorated shafts having large spit supports wit...
Category
1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Arts And Crafts andirons for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts andirons for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage andirons created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts andirons made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original andirons, popular names associated with this style include Charles Robert Ashbee, Howe, Liberty & Co., and Virginia Metalcrafters. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for andirons differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $16,500 while the average work can sell for $2,125.