Sculptural Andirons
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Andirons
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Andirons
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Nickel, Iron
Vintage 1970s European Andirons
Bronze, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Andirons
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Andirons
Brass, Metal, Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Iron, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Andirons
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Bronze, Iron
2010s American Post-Modern Andirons
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Minimalist Andirons
Metal
Early 20th Century Gothic Andirons
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Art Deco Andirons
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Andirons
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Iron, Nickel
Antique Early 1900s Rococo Andirons
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Andirons
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Steel, Chrome
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
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Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
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Bronze
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Cane, Bentwood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Porcelain, Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Desks
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Nickel
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Andirons
Bronze
Antique 1820s Italian Classical Greek Andirons
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Andirons
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Andirons
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Andirons
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Andirons
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1940s French Andirons
Early 20th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Andirons
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Andirons
20th Century American Andirons
Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Andirons
Iron, Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Andirons
Steel
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Andirons
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Andirons
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimne...
Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Andirons
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Andirons
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1930s American Andirons
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Andirons
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s American Andirons
Nickel, Iron, Brass
Vintage 1930s American Andirons
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Andirons
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Andirons
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Andirons
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Andirons
Vintage 1960s American Andirons
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Andirons
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s American Andirons
Nickel
Vintage 1940s American Andirons
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Baroque Andirons
Bronze
2010s American Andirons
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Gothic Andirons
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s American Andirons
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Andirons
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Copper, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Andirons
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Andirons
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Andirons
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Andirons
Iron, Brass
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Vintage 1940s American Andirons
Iron, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Copper, Iron
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Andirons
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Andirons
Iron, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Andirons
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Brass, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Andirons
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Baroque Andirons
Steel, Wrought Iron
Sculptural Andirons For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Sculptural Andirons?
Finding the Right andirons for You
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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