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What do andirons do?

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What do andirons do?
Andirons, or firedogs, are a pair of horizontal iron bars that support wood in an open fireplace. Andirons stand on short legs and have a vertical, decorative guard bar at the front to prevent logs from rolling off. Browse an assortment of antique and modern andirons on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Cast Iron Dog Andirons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of heavy cast iron dog andirons in a seated pose in a black finish .
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1950's "dog" andirons by Edouard Schenck
By Edouard Schenck
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's "dog" andirons by Edouard Schenck France
Category

Vintage 1950s European Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of "Dog" Andirons, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of cast iron fire dogs, literally.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Andirons

Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Beehive Fire Dog Andirons 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique brass Chippendale / Georgian / Colonial style andirons / fire dogs - beehive shaped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Fireplace Log Holder Andirons Dog 1920s
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful set of two dog andirons in solid green painted iron. They were used in a film of Pedro
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Iron

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