Cast Iron Andirons from Edouard Schenck, France, 1950s, Set of 2

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Striking pair of French cast iron andirons designed by Edouard Schenck in the 1950s. Each piece is conceived as a … Read more Striking pair of French cast iron andirons designed by Edouard Schenck in the 1950s. Each piece is conceived as a highly stylized mythical creature or dragon, with an elongated body, expressive head, curved tail and sculptural legs terminating in distinctive claw-like feet. The dark patinated cast iron enhances the expressive modeling and handcrafted character of the pieces. Their elongated silhouettes and fantastical zoomorphic forms give them a strong sculptural presence, combining functionality with the imaginative decorative vocabulary of mid-20th-century French design. Designed to support logs within a fireplace, the pair also works beautifully as a decorative sculptural ensemble. Style : Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Zoomorphic Key Features : Designed by Edouard Schenck France, 1950s Pair of fireplace andirons Cast iron construction Dark patinated finish Stylized dragon or mythical creature forms Elongated sculptural bodies Expressive heads and curved tails Claw-like feet Functional and highly decorative Vintage condition consistent with age and use Keywords : Edouard Schenck andirons, Schenck fireplace andirons, French andirons, cast iron andirons, 1950s andirons, dragon andirons, zoomorphic andirons, mythical creature andirons, French fireplace accessories, vintage fireplace andirons, Brutalist andirons, mid century fireplace decor, sculptural andirons, cast iron fireplace dogs, French fireplace dogs, dragon fireplace dogs, decorative fireplace accessories, 1950s French design, sculptural cast iron, vintage French fireplace decor. See less