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What do andirons do?
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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.
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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
Wrought Iron Spiked Posts and Chained Dog Andirons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of massive wrought iron andirons with chained dogs on spiked tripod base posts.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Andirons
Materials
Wrought 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
Pair of 19th Century English Dog Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century English wrought iron andirons in the form of mastiff dog figures reclining
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic Pair of Antique Cat and Dog Andirons in original as found condition. Ca. early 20th c
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Andirons
Materials
Brass
