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What is a fire dog used for?
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Fire dogs are used for holding logs in a fireplace. You will sometimes see them referred to as andirons. Most fire dogs feature metal construction. Designs range from very simple brackets to elaborate decorations with ornate bases and finials. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage fire dogs.
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Shop for Iron Fire Dogs on 1stDibs
Pair of 1970s Swedish wrought iron fire dogs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of fire dogs, anonymous, Sweden, 1970s
Wrought iron.
H: 18 cm
L: 47 cm
W: 26 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,256 / set
Pair of Tall Antique Cast Iron Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of fire dogs. The shield baring bears on hind legs supported on tripod scrolled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique 19th Century Wrought Iron Fire Grate with Fire Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A freestanding antique wrought iron fire grate sat on fire dogs dating to the early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron, Metallic Thread
Beautiful Tough Wrought Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons 17th century.
Weight: 9 lbs / 4 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Category
Antique 17th Century French Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Cast Iron and Copper Andiron Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century polished cast iron with copper andiron - fire fogs. With Fleur De Lis motif
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chi...
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$325 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Josephine Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful cast iron andirons.
Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter
Category
Antique 19th Century Andirons
Materials
Iron
$274 Sale Price / set
20% Off