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Andirons For Sale
Striking Pair Gilt Metal French Rococo Greek Sphinx Fireplace Chenets Andirons
Located in Nottingham, GB
Striking Pair of Gilt Metal French Rococo Greek Sphinx Chenets Andirons
Good overall condition
Free international shipping.
Category
19th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Donald Deskey Andirons and Fireplace Tools by Bennett Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of modernist iron and brass Donald Deskey andirons and fireplace tools by the Bennett Co.
This set includes stand, shovel, brush, pocker and set of two andirons.
Fireplace tool...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
English Tudor Rose Wrought Iron and Brass Firescreen and Andirons Set
Located in High Wycombe, GB
English Tudor Rose Wrought Iron and Brass Firescreen and Andirons Set - 1700's
The rose is a common device in heraldry. It is often used both as a ...
Category
19th Century British Tudor Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Melchiorre Bega Andirons in black steel and nickel
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Melchiorre Bega 1950s fireplace andirons in steel and nickel
Never used.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fred Meyer Andirons Often Attributed to Donald Deskey, USA, 1950's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Fred Meyer Andirons Often Attributed to Donald Deskey, USA, 1950's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
1940s Modernist Jacques Adnet Style Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of Modernist andirons, circa the 1940s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these andirons seamlessly merge wrought iron and brass eleme...
Category
1940s French Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
American Wrought Iron Ball Top Freestanding Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron free standing fire screen with flanking ball finials, decorative scrolled centered panel with interior lined mesh, tapered supporting columns, and terminating o...
Category
1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Pair Of St Nicholas Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cast as figures of a standing Santa holding toys.
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair Antique English Solid Brass Andirons, Circa 1850-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome Pair Antique English Solid Brass Andirons, Circa 1850-1870.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Donald Deskey Pair of Andirons in Wrought Iron and Brass 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of andirons in wrought iron with polished brass fins by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's (signed “Bennett” on shanks). Deskey, a ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Andirons, France, 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Nickelled metal spiral-form andirons, featuring iron bases and bars.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Chrome
True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and monumental true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Renaissance st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, stamped by F. Barbedienne. Each andiron has an ...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
American puddle cast iron andirons with ring form finials, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Puddle cast iron andirons with ring form finials.
American, Massachusetts, circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Chic Flower Andirons in Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of loop andirons, brass with stylized flowers, American 1950's. These andirons would lend a touch of elegance to any fireplace. Dimensions are for each.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Of Large Andirons In Wrought Iron with Brass Orbs 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large andirons in wrought iron with brass orbs on top by Stover, American 1970's (signed “STOVER MFG. CO.” on base of andiron). Thes...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Elegant Flame Andirons in Polished Chrome 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of flame andirons in polished chrome, American 1960's. These andirons are very chic. The flames of a fire would reflect beautifully off the gently curving surfaces of the andir...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Chrome, Wrought Iron
Pair of Artisan Andirons in Polished Brass and Wrought-Iron 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and exceptional andirons in polished brass and wrought-iron, American 1970's. These andirons are beautifully made and would add a touch of elegance to any fireplace. ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Chinese Style Andirons in Hammered Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese style Modernist andirons in hammered brass, American 1950's. These andirons are very chic. Dimensions are for each.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Danny Alessandro Pair of Andirons in Polished Steel and Brass 1984
Located in New York, NY
"S Andirons" in polished steel and brass with wrought-iron posts by Danny Alessandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1984. These are meticulously crafted and very luxurious. D...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chrome Flame Form Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chrome and steel flame form andirons. Stylish combination of form with a function, in very good original condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Brass Shell Andirons, circa 1900, France.
By A. Schultz
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of neoclassical style shell-shaped andirons, circa 1900, France.
Brass and iron.
Good condition.
Dimensions: 42 cm D, 22 cm W, 22 cm H.
All purchases are covered by our Buy...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive pair of cast and chased gilt bronze andirons are of the finest quality. The triangular plinth bases with canted corners rest on lion paw feet, The andirons ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Paire de chenets en acier brossé par Jean-Paul Créations vers 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de chenets en acier brossé et métal chromé édition Jean-Paul Créations.
France, vers 1970.
Parfait état.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century Federal Brass and Iron Andirrons
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Early 20th Century Federal Brass and Iron Andirrons. Measuring 8" in width, 18" in width and 21.5" in height.
Recently repolished
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Circa 1950s Pair of Iron & Brass Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Iron & Brass Fireplace Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters, USA, circa 1950s. Italianate design with tulip motif brass panels on forged iron, raised on scrolled feet. Wisp of ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique Majestic Tall Brass and Wrought-iron Andirons
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of large majestic brass and wrought-iron andirons. Classic antique heavy fireplace accessory with brass accents. Finely crafted andirons will continue to age gracefully.
Category
19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Andirons and Complete Fireplace Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Andirons and Complete Fireplace Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for "Dimensione Fuoco", Italy, 1970s
The fireplace set consists of three different elements: a set of fireplace tools (wit...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Pair of Louis XV Ormolu Andirons, depicting a seated gallant with a guitar and his companion, each with a dog looking up and rocaille scrolling. with log rests (dimensions include th...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period andirons, also called cupdogs, with a newly forged grate. With a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. The condition is good.
Category
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze dOré & Patinated Bronze Louis XV Chenets (Andirons), 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent pair of French Louis XV bronze chenets (andirons) date back to the 19th century. They feature patinated bronze putti, also known as cherubs, that rest on beautiful a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period andirons made of bronze and forged iron with a newly forged grate. The condition is good.
Category
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Unique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
Impressive, unique 18th century Dutch Georgian fire grate made of wrought iron and polished brass. The grate has a natural brown patina.
Category
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Solid Brass Hexagonal Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of very heavy polished solid brass andirons.
Category
1970s Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass
17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very heavy and large French cast iron fireback. Displaying five coats of arms and the date; 1622.
Category
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Group of 6 Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Komodo Dragon Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Group of Six Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Gilt and Ebonized Bronze and Gilt-Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons), Gilt-Bronze Figural Fire-Tools and Metal Fire-Screen. The tall orientalist flavor chenets, each surmounted with a figure of a Komodo dragon, the fire-tools comprising of tongs, a poker and a shovel, the large spark screen with decorative elements. The chenets stamped 'Belgium'. Circa: 1900.
Japonisme[a] is a French term that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art and design among a number of Western European artists in the nineteenth century following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858. Japonisme was first described by French art critic and collector Philippe Burty in 1872.
While the effects of the trend were likely most pronounced in the visual arts, they extended to architecture, landscaping and gardening, and clothing. Even the performing arts were affected; Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado is perhaps the best example.
From the 1860s, ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock prints, became a source of inspiration for many Western artists.These prints were created for the commercial market in Japan. Although a percentage of prints were brought to the West through Dutch trade merchants, it was not until the 1860s that ukiyo-e prints gained popularity in Europe. Western artists were intrigued by the original use of color and composition. Ukiyo-e prints featured dramatic foreshortening and asymmetrical compositions.
Japanese decorative arts...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Japonisme Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Baroque Brass Andirons with Face Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of heavy Baroque style brass ball andirons with urn form stem and a face decoration on the bases. Probably 19th century Continental in o...
Category
19th Century European Baroque Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Coppia di antiqui alari per camino bronzo
Located in Cantù, IT
Coppia di antiqui alari per camino bronzo.
Category
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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 Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud. A pair of Aesthetic Movement brass fire dogs.
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser for Benham and Froud stamped mark. A pair of Aesthetic Movement brass fire dogs with sunflower heads on elegant shaped necks.
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
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
Robbins and Co Henry Jeckyll attr. A pair of Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire dogs.
Located in London, GB
Robbins and Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll. A pair of Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire dogs. With registered design losenge mark to the foot. Price for the pair. Henry was the cousin of...
Category
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Andirons
Materials
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 Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Steel
Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dolphin Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of Antique solid brass Dolphin andirons. Beautifully chased brass dolphins with nice patina.
Category
19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron, Brass
Boston bell metal lemon top andirons with matching fire tools, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast bell metal brass lemon top andirons with matching fire tools.
The andirons feature oval lemon finials which sit on a Doric column with plinth, and the cast arched legs with spurs rest on finely formed slipper pad feet. The crossing between the feet is peened with a hand threaded iron rod which attaches to a fixed nut in the lemon finial at the upper end and is forged through to the forged iron log rest. The miniature lemon top log stop log rest is peened into the log rest 3" behind the fire dog.
The andirons are paired with matching fire tools, consisting of a forged iron shovel and forged iron fire tongs with bell metal lemon...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Belle Epoque bronze belle époque spark plugs XIX
Located in Cantù, IT
Belle Epoque bronze sparkler guards
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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 Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Samuel Yellin Style, Italian Renaissance, Andirons, Black Wrought Iron, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Monumental Samuel Yellin Style Wrought Iron Andirons, Italian Renaissance, Late 19th early 20th century
Palatial in Size are these finely cast pair of Arts and Crafts Gothic an...
Category
1910s Renaissance Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950's pair of cast iron andirons
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of flames andirons
FRance
1950's
Category
1950s French Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
Art Deco or Machine Age Donald Deskey Style Solid Brass Streamlined Andirons
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Donald Deskey style classic Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline design solid brass andirons. Very heavy and well made, with slight patina to brass. These also favor a Walter...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Bronze Adjustable Fender In The Manner Of Barbedienne, Late 19th Century
Located in Cantù, IT
French Bronze Adjustable Fender In The Manner Of Barbedienne, Late 19th Century
Category
1970s Vintage Andirons
Materials
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Brass Fire Screen with Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Art Nouveau solid cast brass fire screen with a beveled mirror glass along. The frame is very decorative ormolu with a carrying handle to the top.
Measurements: 29"h 31"w x 8...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Mid-Victorian Steel, Brass & Bronze Fire Tool Stands
Located in London, GB
Mid-Victorian steel, brass & bronze fire tool stands. Bulbous brass spheres sit on plinth with bronze central detail on paw feet. Restored.
Circa 1850
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique French Empire Style Flame Finial Brass and Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Flame Finial Brass and Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 20" H x 9" W x 16" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
A Pair of English Polished Steel Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of English 18th century polished steel andirons with circular discs on arched supports. Black iron log supports to rear. Losses to feet. Restored.
Circa 1790
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Andirons
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of American cast brass and forged iron steeple top andirons, 1812-15
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast brass and forged iron steeple top andirons. Note the use of a forged iron leg with penny feet, which is an hallmark of the conservative use of brass during the period of...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Arts & Crafts Pair of Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts & Crafts firedogs. The scrolled feet surmounted by gadrooned finials. English, early 20th century. (Blacked but could be polished if required.)
Height: 490 mm 1...
Category
20th Century English Andirons
Materials
Iron
Antique and Vintage Andirons
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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