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What is the purpose of andirons?
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The purpose of andirons, which are also referred to as fire dogs, is that they are bracket supports used to hold logs in fireplaces. The purpose of andirons is to allow air to circulate firewood, reducing smoke and resulting in a better burn. Shop vintage andirons on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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French Empire Bronze Drape & Tassel Cannonball Chenet Small Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire bronze drape & tassel cannonball chenet small andirons, a pair. Item features
Category
20th Century French Empire Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Small Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars.
All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44") (including the beams). Measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons
Materials
Steel
Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons. The andirons are made of cast iron and are in a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons
Materials
Iron
Small Pair of Andirons in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of English polished wrought iron firedogs in the Gothic style. 20th century. (Back bars could be extended if required).
Measures: Height: 395 mm 15 ½"
Width: 230 mm 9"
De...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Small Dutch Brass Andirons, 17th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Busts of a queens on spreading mermaid legs, with turned vases on top.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Renaissance Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Petite Small French Style Brass Andirons Fire Dogs w/ Bell Flower & Fruit
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an exceptionally sweet pair of very small cast brass andirons. The plinth consists of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Andirons
Materials
Brass
