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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

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dog Andirons
Located in Northport, MI
A pair of late 19th century Victorian cast iron andirons featuring seated dog finials atop scrolled
Category

Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dog Andirons
Located in Northport, MI
A striking pair of antique wrought iron andirons in the Arts & Crafts style, featuring tall tapered
Category

Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

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

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