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Andirons For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Onyx Marble Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Onyx Marble Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

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 ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of French Louis Philippe Period Ormolu, Onyx And Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis Philippe period Ormolu, Onyx and Wrought Iron andirons. The pair are raised on tripod shaped bases with three pawed supports decorated by...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Onyx, Wrought Iron, Ormolu

Pair Antique Early 19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique early 19th century wrought iron and brass andirons.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

English Regency Brass Fire Fender with Artistic Wire Work Gallery, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency brass fire fender with artistic wire work gallery, original flanking tool holders, lower fluted banding with decorative shell & foliage motif, and resting on the orig...
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1810s English Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Of 19th Century Bronze Chenets
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A decorative pair of French chenets modelled with a couple seated on scrolling acanthus, the male playing the flute. Mid 19th century
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Large Early 19th Century Black Cast-Iron Baronial Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of blackened cast-iron Wrythen Eagle andirons with scrollwork. Originally from a mansion in Southern Scotland. Possibly manufactured by The Carron...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets / Bookends
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in New York, NY
A cute pair of late 19th century gilt and Patina bronze chenets / bookends Depicting a dog and cat perched on a pillow, sitting on a bronze base.  This...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Napoleon III "Chenets" Andirons, circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Napoleon III "Chenets" Andirons, circa 1885.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze andirons. Each andiron is raised by three handsome paw feet and stunning richly chase...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Figural Lion Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century French gold bronze figural lion andirons.
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in New York, NY
An interesting pair of late 19th century gilt bronze chenets Each depicting Bacchus, wrapped in grape vines, flanked by a cherub and standing on a bronze base.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique English Victorian Brass Andirons with Scrollwork Design, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Exceptional English Victorian brass andirons with Scrollwork Design, Circa 1890's.
Category

19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

A Neoclassical pair of Antique Signed Louis XVI Dore Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A Neoclassical pair of Antique French signed Louis XVI style Dore Bronze Fireplace Chenets. The finials of the urns are stylized flames, with the swags and portraits combining to cre...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons period made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Brass and Artistic Wire Work Ball Finial Fire Place Fender, circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and artistic wire work fire place fender with three flanking ball finials. Early 19th Century.
Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair of American Brass and Cast Iron Horse Head Wagon Wheel Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass and cast iron horse head wagon wheel andirons with flanking ball finial log stops, mid 19th century.
Category

1850s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Andirons Dogs Fireplace in Bronze and Forged Iron Antique
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*Very special piece, possibly unique. A jewel Fireplace Andirons dogs, fire dogs The back is made of wro...
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19th Century Spanish Other Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thomas Jeckyll attri., A Pair of Anglo-Japanese Brass Fire Dogs with love birds
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll, attributed, probably made by Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A pair of Anglo-Japanese brass fire dogs with stylized love birds to the circular tops.
Category

Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Fireplace Chenets
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this elegant pair of neoclassical antique chenets. Crafted in France, circa 1840, each andiron features exquisite ornate deco...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'oré and Cobalt Chenets, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'oré and Cobalt Chenets, Circa 1880-1890.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An adorable true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, after a model by Caffieri and signed H. Vian. Each high quality andiron is raised by ...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of Andirons In Bronze And Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze and wrought iron andirons, in the style of the 17th Century 19th century period good condition Height 57 cm 53 x 28 cm
Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique pair of classic American brass and iron lemon-top andirons create a beautiful silhouette in front of a cozy fireplace. These are from the latter part of the 19th century,...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Brass Rail and Pleasing Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass rail and pleasing wire work fire place screen, Early 19th century.
Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

French Bronze Leaf Fireplace Victorian Fire Dog Andirons Petite Apartment Floral
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Petite Fireplace Andiron. France, c.1880-1910. Presented unpolished and as-found. Both stamped; Made in France. Bronze. And also signed in the iron; 8IM. W 10 x H 9.5 x D 12.5 in
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique andirons depicting Hessian soldiers in a cast iron construction. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is located in...
Category

19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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...
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1880s American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Neoclassical Federal Style Brass Andiron, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Federal style pair of brass andirons with urn finial detail. Dealer: S138XX
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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. Hea...
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Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Located in Lisse, NL
Imagine these in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides. These beautifully and all handcrafted, large and fire-gilt bronze andirons are made to stand in your fireplace ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Bronze

American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Goose Neck Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron and brass ball top goose neck andirons with decorative spiral rings, tapered plinths, matching log stops and terminating on stylized penny feet, Early 19th Cent...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair. Item featured is a larger impressive size, stunning patina and casting, very rare antique andirons, ...
Category

19th Century Renaissance Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of andirons
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron “Landiers” Andirons with Fleur de Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this elegant pair of antique wrought iron andirons with matching cross bar. Forged in France, circa 1820, and standing on three feet, the andirons called “L...
Category

Early 19th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Bronze Antique Anders
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of antique andirons made of gilt bronze decorated with large acanthus leaves. Dimensions 12 width x 37 length x 19 height. LP29
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wrought Iron and Brass Georgian Style Andirons
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with these exquisite late 19th-century antique brass andirons, a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. As you gaze upon these regal fireplace guardia...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron perched owl andirons with original glass eyes and rear dog legs. Boston, MA, Late 19th century.
Category

1890s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Cannonball Andirons Fireplace Fire Dogs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Georgian brass and iron andirons / fire dogs featuring cannonball tops on turned baluster pillars with ornate delicate scrolled ...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair of Blacksmith-Made Scrollwork Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of blacksmith-made iron scrollwork andirons having scrolled tops over strapwork shafts featuring brass diamond lozenges mid-shaft with scrolled spit supports and standing on s...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early Victorian Fireplace Brass Andirons. American, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely original surface to these pair of classical Victorian solid brass andirons, with bold vertical turned and bulbous design to the post; connected below to horizontal iron log su...
Category

1850s American Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Andirons in Bronze With Putti Bacchanalia
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XV style andirons, chenets in an old gilt bronze finish with patina from age. They are very fine quality and a nice larger size. They both have a putti with...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Polished Steel and Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of monumental and impressively scaled andirons with tall faceted polished steel shafts on substantial striated and decorated arched bases, having steel finials on back support...
Category

1890s English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Pair of Tall Gilded Age Bronze Shield Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of tall and impressive gilded age fire dogs in heavy wrought iron featuring bronze shields with flying ribbon surmounts on twisted shafts surmounted by bronze ball finials, th...
Category

1890s American Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Black Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
An attractive pair of andirons featuring twist work black iron shafts on arched feet with looped arrow decorations beneath and striated brass ball tops, conforming spit supports, and...
Category

1880s English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Antique British Victorian Brass "Fire Dogs" or Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique British Victorian Brass "Fire Dogs" or Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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

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

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 ...
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19th Century British Tudor 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

Edgar Brandt Leaping Stag Andirons, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Edgar Brandt (French, 1880-1960) Pair of Leaping Stag Andirons, iron and steel, apparently unsigned. Dealer: S138XX
Category

Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel, Iron

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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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