European Engraved Brass Andirons
$985 / set
European Engraved Brass Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. late 18th century - early 19th century European engraved brass Andirons.
Late 18th Century Antique Brass Andirons
Brass
$985 / set
European Engraved Brass Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. late 18th century - early 19th century European engraved brass Andirons.
Brass
$1,950 / set
American Classical Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Nicely detailed pair of American classical brass andirons with ringed shaft, balustrade turnings and standing on arched spurred legs and standing on ball feet.
Brass
$4,750 / set
Pair of Monumental Brass Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A monumental pair of double beehive brass andirons.
Brass
Pair of Classical Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classical style brass andirons. Original, clean ready to use condition.
Brass
$6,800 / set
Pair of Charleston Brass Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Charleston brass andirons with faceted finial ball top, bulbous centered column,matching finial log stops, and ending on square & scroll plinths.
$2,400 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of neoclassical style brass andirons with lions feet.
Brass, Iron
$350 / set
Pair of American Country Brass Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Country-style (19th Century) brass andirons with urn top. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Brass
$650Sale Price / set|31% Off
American Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of American Federal Style Brass Andirons. 19.5" H x 9" W x 19" D. Provenance: From a Connecticut Estate.
Brass
Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Brass Andirons
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of antique Arts & Crafts decorative brass andirons with beautiful patina.
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons, Circa 1920s Measures 7" in width fully open, 14" in width folded 13" in height.
Brass
Pair Antique English Victorian Brass Andirons, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Victorian brass Andirons, Circa 1880.
Brass
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
American Brass Andirons 'New York/ Philadelphia', circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass andirons (New York /Philadelphia), circa 1790.
Brass
$2,400 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Andirons
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful pair of French Napoleon III patinated solid brass andirons or fire dogs with with wrought iron frames to keep your logs elevated.
Brass
Pair of 1920s Brass Andirons With Engraved Motifs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Personalize a fireplace with this elegant pair of 1920s Brass Andirons Elegantly engraved motifs are accented with Urns that sit atop stately fluted tapered columns
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Pair Antique English Solid Brass Andirons, Circa 1850-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome Pair Antique English Solid Brass Andirons, Circa 1850-1870.
Brass
Pair Large Federal Beehive Ball Claw Brass Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large antique brass Federal style brass andirons with ball and claw feet and beehive motif.
Brass, Wrought Iron
$3,104Sale Price / set|20% Off
"Antique 18th Century Brass Andiron, Hand-Crafted with Polished Finish"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th Century Solid Brass Andirons
Brass, Iron, Metal
Pair Antique Early 19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique early 19th century wrought iron and brass andirons.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Leaf Form Cast Brass Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Leaf form Cast Brass Andirons, Circa 1920s Measures 9" in width fully open, 20" in depth and 18.5" in height.
Brass
19th Century English Regency Etched Brass Andirons, Elegant Design
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of brass andirons with scrolling etched designs. The flame finials over diamond squares above a vase form body held up by cabriole legs.
Brass
Pair Antique English Victorian Brass Andirons with Scrollwork Design, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Exceptional English Victorian brass andirons with Scrollwork Design, Circa 1890's.
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Solid Brass Andirons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous pair of neoclassical style brass andiron. Each withe acanthus leaf top on a triangular frame raised on splayed paw feet.
Brass, Iron
Pair Art & Craft Decorative Brass Andirons, circa 1900, England
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of decorative brass andirons, circa 1910, England Polished brass, wrought iron.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Brass Andirons Signed E. Smylie ( New York )
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with faceted finial tops, resting on turned bulbous legs, with matching faceted finial log stops.
Large Pair of 19th Century Classical Brass Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive large pair of Dutch influenced classical 19th century brass andirons or firedogs. Each with two circular brass finials being supported by mythical sea horses, a lio...
Brass
Pair of Elaborate Edwardian Column and Ball Brass Andirons
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous pair of elaborate Edwardian column and ball brass andirons with Corinthian capitals and swag festoon decoration, probably dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, in...
Brass, Iron
Massive Pair Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons Attributed to Samuel Yellin
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive pair of wrought iron and brass andirons are attributed to the famous American maker Samuel Yellin.
Wrought Iron
Pr. Early American Brass Andirons in the style of William Hunneman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th c. antique brass andirons, in the style of William Hunneman.
Brass, Iron
Antique American Double Lemon Top Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a classic and classy pair of antique brass andirons in the Federal double lemon style.
Brass
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons circa 1860 with Fire Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style brass andirons from the mid-19th century, with fire urns and swag motifs.
Brass
Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of late 19th century solid brass andirons with log stops on a cabriole leg to a pad foot.
Brass
Pair of English Brass Andirons with Classical Finials
Located in Middleburg, VA
A refined pair of mid-19th-century English brass andirons, radiating timeless Georgian elegance!
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century American Brass Andirons with Lion Face on Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Early 20th Century American Brass Andirons with Lion Face on Base United States, 1920-1940.
Brass
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Bronze Brass Andirons with Patina - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Bronze/Brass Andirons with Desirable Patina - a Pair. Circa Late19th Century.
Bronze, Iron
$2,250
Regency Brass Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
There is a brass hook in the front of the andirons which would have held a brass rod.
Brass, Iron
$895 / set
Pair Antique Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall brass baluster and lobed form andirons with ball finials.
Brass
Pair of French Brass Andirons (Fire Dogs), Early 20th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
A refined pair of French brass andirons dating to the early 20th century, sourced in southwest France.
Brass, Iron
$1,800 / set
Pair of Baroque Style Brass Andirons
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of Baroque style brass andirons. Measures: Height 22 1/2 inches. Excellent condition
Brass
Pair of Tapering Brass Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant 19th century English brass firedogs. The scrolled feet surmounted by tapering cylindrical columns and finials to top. Height: 755 mm 29 ¾" Width: 255 mm ...
Brass
Scrolled Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of andirons with turned brass balustrade shafts surmounted by brass balls with ringed midsections and topmost buttons, standing on scrolled iron legs with central rolled iron ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Black Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
An attractive pair of andirons featuring twist work black iron shafts on arched feet with looped arrow decorations beneath and striated brass ball tops, conforming spit supports, and...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Early Victorian Fireplace Brass Andirons. American, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely original surface to these pair of classical Victorian solid brass andirons, with bold vertical turned and bulbous design to the post; connected below to horizontal iron log su...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Brass Andirons Sphynges, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French brass andirons neoclassical with sphynges, circa 1880.
Brass
$1,995Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Brass Andirons, of Diminutive Proportions
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of Brass Andirons, of diminutive proportions Urn form, raised on scrolled base with Brass ball feet Tightened cleaned & polished.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Large Pair of Ornate Brass Andirons
Located in London, GB
A large pair of ornate brass firedogs. The feet surmounted by dragons, foliage and putti, with urns to central shaft. Classical figures to top. English, 19th century. Currently with ...
Brass
Monumental Polished Steel and Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of monumental and impressively scaled andirons with tall faceted polished steel shafts on substantial striated and decorated arched bases, having steel finials on back support...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Chippendale Revival Brass Andirons
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish and well-constructed pair of Chippendale Revival Andirons. These are early 20th century or possibly late 19th century vintage, both are in very fine original condition, ...
Brass
$645Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Brass Andirons Fire Tools
Located in London, GB
19th Century Brass Andirons Fire Tools. Decorative Antique Polished Brass Set Of 3 English Victorian Fire Tools.
Brass
Very Attractive Pair of Brass Andirons, Fire Tool Rests
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very attractive pair of brass andirons, fire tool rests. An elegant pair of 19th century andirons or fire dogs.
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Solid Brass Andirons, Monumental Design, 1890s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding pair of antique solid brass andirons. Very imposing solid brass Neoclassical andirons which will make any fireplace standout.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Brass Andirons, Fire Dogs or Chenets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French Brass Andirons, Fire Dogs or Chenets This is a beautifully shaped pair of Brass Andirons they have a slender twist over a globe set on small feet they are 15” high, 1...
Brass
Victorian Brass Andirons, 19th Century Fire Dogs, Antique Pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian brass andirons or fire dogs This very attractive pair of brass Andirons are 6.5” high, 8.5” long and 3.5” wide across the front, they are in excellent but ob...
Brass
Heavy Pair of Victorian Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A heavy pair of Victorian brass andirons or fire dogs This very attractive pair of brass Andirons is 9” high, 9” long and 3” wide across the front, they are in excellent but obv...
Brass
Sturdy Pair of Victorian Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A sturdy pair of Victorian brass andirons or fire dogs This very attractive pair of brass Andirons is 10” high, 8” long and 6” wide across the front, they are in excellent but o...
Brass
Sturdy Pair of Victorian Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A sturdy pair of Victorian brass andirons or fire dogs This very attractive pair of brass Andirons is 7” high, 8” long and 4” wide across the front, they are in excellent but ob...
Brass
$4,800 / set
Pair of Neo-Classic Large Brass Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic-style andirons with a large brass ball top over a steel double scroll design base.
Brass, Steel
Pair of 19th Century English Brass Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century English brass firedogs. The shaped feet, surmounted by hexagonal shafts and finials above. Shaped backbars. Height: 533 mm 21" Width: 305 mm 12" D...
Brass
Brass Andirons
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair- Ornate Cast Brass Andirons with Pad Feet and Finials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Finely cast antique brass andirons
Antique Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large Brass Andirons - firedogs with male figures
Pair Cast Brass Andirons
Located in Nashville, TN
Cast brass andirons with balls and corinthian capitals on top.
Brass
Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of English early 19th century brass andirons with ball finials.
Brass
Pair 18th Century Brass Andirons
Located in Bedford, NY
TALL FEDERAL STYLE BRASS ANDIRONS. CAST, HAND CHASED FLUTES WITH TURNINGS
Brass
Pair of Antique Brass Andirons
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful pair of antique brass andirons with flame motif at top and lions face in the center of the bottom.
Brass
Dramatic Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Woodbury, CT
Pair of double ball brass andirons. the bases having a central lion mask, flanked by a pair of hippocampus.
Brass, Iron
Antique Brass Andirons with Ball Tops
Located in Bedford, NY
ANTIQUE BALL TOP , HEXIGON COLUMNS.... BRASS ANDIRONS..CAST BRASS LEGS
Brass
American Empire Period Brass Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
American Empire period brass andirons with spurred cabriole legs and ball feet; hand wrot iron log holders.
Brass
Pair Philadelphia Chippendale Brass Andirons
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine pair of Chippendale brass andirons with arched, double spurred cabriole legs with double collar and vigorous sculpted claw and ball feet, supporting a plinth with scalloped...
Brass, Iron
Pair of 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Brass Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century neoclassical brass andirons.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Urn Shaped Brass Andirons
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of 19th century urn shaped brass andirons.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Louis XV-Style Figural Brass Andirons
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of late 19th century figural brass andirons Dimensions: 19" H x 12" W x 3" D
Brass
Pair of Palazzo Scaled 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Palazzo scaled 19th century solid brass andirons in an exaggerated baluster form.
Brass
Unavailable
H 25.25 in W 10 in D 25.5 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Federal Style Turned Brass Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century Federal style turned brass andirons.
Brass
Pair of 19th-20th Century American Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century American Federal style brass andirons.
Brass
Brass Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very fine pr.brass lemon top ball & claw andirons, with engraved eagles on columns.
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.25 in W 11.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brass Andirons with Flame Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of early 20th century neoclassical brass andirons with flame finials, column shaft.
Brass
Pair of 19th-20th Century Brass Andirons with Birds and Roll Bar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century brass andirons with birds and roll bar.
Brass
ANTIQUE PAIR OF BRONZE BRASS ANDIRONS WITH LION HEAD, CLAW FEET
Located in New York, NY
ANTIQUE PAIR OF BRONZE BRASS ANDIRONS WITH LION HEAD, CLAW FEET AND ROCOCO STYLE LEAVES AND DECORATIONS.
Unavailable
H 38.25 in W 13 in D 26.75 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Large Scale American Brass Andirons with Ball Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century large scale American brass andirons with ball finials.
Brass
Antique Brass Andirons
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great tall and narrow andirons with weighted backs and very shallow.
Brass
Unavailable
H 25.75 in W 12.5 in D 23.5 in
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Polished Brass Andirons With Fluted Columns
Located in New York, NY
AFP0632 A pair of antique brass andirons of superb quality, having fluted column shafts with ball finials set on rectangular plinths and cusped legs.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Double Lemon Brass Andirons
Located in Wainscott, NY
Handsome Pair of Brass Double Lemon Heavy Andirons
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 25.5 in W 11.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons with Tapered Fluted Columns, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0584 A pair of antique cast brass andirons having fluted tapered columns mounted with floral swags and ionic capitals, surmounted by urn finials.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 25 in W 13.5 in D 22 in
Important Pair Of Philadelphia Chippendale Brass Andirons Attributed To Daniel K
Located in Wells, ME
Important pair of Philadelphia Chippendale brass andirons attributed to Daniel King (1760-1770).
Brass
Stylish American Hand-Hammered Brass Andirons
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish American hand-hammered brass andirons.
Brass Andirons, Stimson of Boston
By J. Stimson, Boston 1
Located in Woodbury, CT
Stimson 26 Boston", this fully original and intact pair of ball-topped tier turned andirons have diminutive brass log stops of the same form.
Metal, Brass
Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons.
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of fine brass and wrought iron andirons, each with urn form finial on classical Tuscan column with partly fluted base raised on arched legs.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Large Iron and Brass Andiron Set
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
It literally takes one strong or two people to carry one of these andirons. They come with the original log basket and tools / stand .
Wrought Iron, Brass
Fantastical Large Pair of English Brass Andirons
Located in Cleveland, OH
With gadrooned spherical knop on ribbed baluster standard supported by a pair of exaggerated concentric scrolls and realistic bird claw legs Provenance: Roundwood Manor, Hunting V...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Nashville, TN
This pair of andirons are very heavy and large made of Iron and brass from the 19th century.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 25.5 in W 11.5 in D 25 in
American Federal Philadelphia Brass Andirons Faceted Acorn Top
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Philadelphia cast brass faceted acorn top large andirons. The motif of faceting is repeated in the stepped faceted column as well as on the acorns.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Monumental Pair of Brass Andirons with Fleur de Lys Motif
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of late 19th century to early 20th century impressive brass andirons with a fleur de lys motif and cherub faces at their bases.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Andirons with Eagles
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of late 19th century andirons made from brass with art nouveau style elements and eagles.
Brass
Unavailable
H 24 in W 13 in D 22 in
Pair of American 'New York' Diamond and Flame Brass Andirons, 1765
Located in Ambler, PA
Exceptional pair of American (New York) diamond and flame brass andirons, circa 1765. Very similar to the pair bought by DuPont in the 1929 Reifsnyder sale.
Brass
Pair of Brass Antique Andirons
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Nice looking small classic pair of brass andirons
Brass
Pair Brass 1900's Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique Brass Andirons with great lines
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 43.75 in D 33 in
Brass Andirons with Fluted Corinthian Columns and Urn Form Finials, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0591 A pair of antique cast brass paw-footed andirons set with fluted Corinthian column bodies surmounted by turned urn form finials.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
Large Brass Regency Style Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely , large pair of brass andirons. Heavy and shiny.
Brass, Iron
Pair Philadelphia Brass Andirons
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine matched pair of brass columnar form andirons, having urn form finials above tapered columns, set on arched and collared cabriole legs ending in large penny feet.
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 21 in W 11.25 in D 18.5 in
Pair of American Rose Brass Andirons with Claw and Ball Feet, Newport circa 1780
Located in Providence, RI
This is a substantial pair of the best Newport andirons in a rarely seen rose brass. (For color comparison, we include an image of this rose brass pair next to a smaller yellow brass...
Brass
Pair of French Brass Andirons
Located in Livingston, NJ
Pair of antique French andirons in solid brass. Very heavy solid brass that has been aged and patinaed naturally from age and use, see photos for detail.
Brass, Iron
19th Century Large Brass Andirons
Located in Middleburg, VA
Handsome pair of English Brass 19th Century Andirons with hexagonal finials.
Brass, Iron
Pair of very tall Andirons.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of very tall English 17th century style steel & brass andirons.
Steel, Brass
Neoclassical Andirons
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of forged iron and turned brass andirons. period 19th century styling, in the classical taste.
Iron
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 7.55 in D 7.55 in
Pair Christopher Dresser Brass Aesthetic Movement Period Andirons
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair English Aesthetic Movement period brass andirons, attributed Christopher Dresser. Each with ring-turned horizontal bar resting on a bulbous body with tripod feet, stamped 57 and...
Brass
19th. C. Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Pair Of Rococo-Style Chenets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French 19th century Rococo-style chenets. Brass andirons with polished nickel finish. Imported from France by William Jackson of New York.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 21.5 in W 11.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Iron and Brass Andirons and Fireplace Tools
Located in Southampton, NY
Brass and iron andirons with lemon top. Flat iron scroll bass, brass scroll plaque.
Brass, Iron
Beehive Style Brass Antique Andirons
Located in Bedford, NY
BRASS TURNED BEEHIVE STYLE ANDIRONS...CAST LEGS IN FRONT..TURNED LEGS BEHIND WITH TURNED SECONDARY POSTS...
Brass
Art Deco Brass Dog Andirons
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco brass dog andirons. They were made in Nashville TN.
Brass, Iron
American Pair of Brass/Iron Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of American brass and iron andirons with octagonal-shaped lemon top and finial, pedestal and log stops, supported by ball and claw feet.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Exceptional Giant Brass Fireplace Screen with Andirons
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An exceptional, giant, American fire screen with brass ball-top andirons. Measures: Andirons: 35 H x 14 W.
Brass
Olde English Brass "Fire Dogs" -- Doggy Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid brass woofers on their decorated plinths. Stately.
Brass, Iron
Pair of English Brass Monumental Andirons, circa 1830
Located in Werkendam, NL
In our collection " Kitchenalia": Pair of English brass monumental andirons in beautiful antique patina, circa 1830, with turned bulbous decorative plinths over lions head, origin...
Brass, Iron
A set of antique or vintage andirons is a staple accessory, part of the fireplace tools you’ll want to collect for keeping a neat and elegant fireplace in your home.
Using andirons in a fireplace elevates the fire, ensuring more air can get to the logs thus keeping a fire burning longer. Andirons also encourage ventilation and may also prevent smoke from working its way into your living room or bedroom.
Think of these accessories as part of an upright metal support system to optimize your fire. Antique andirons are basically u-shaped brackets with a curved end that come in pairs and are largely quite simple in structure, but the design of this household necessity has improved over time. Outwardly decorative andirons have become available since their debut because one should never underestimate the style quotient of an attractive hearth.
Andirons, which earned the nickname “firedogs” given their similarity in form to a pair of upright canines, are believed to be the oldest fireplace furnishings. They have been used broadly since at least the late Iron Age. Before iron became the material of choice, stone andirons did a suitable job of balancing the logs in a fire and adding a sense of symmetry to the hearth. Fire baskets, like the combination of andirons and a grate, afforded an opportunity to layer logs in a fire rather than delicately stacking them on andirons.
Today, andirons can be found in bronze and brass, too, which contrast wonderfully with a mantel carved from dark marble, for example, and add dimension to what might otherwise be a subdued space. And while people aren’t cooking in the fireplace anymore, andirons’ spit hooks offered an opportunity to roast meat or rest the pokers that you typically would’ve kept fireside.
During the Renaissance, andirons became especially ornate and even figurative, taking on human forms as well as marine life such as dolphins. Art Deco–era andirons are particularly exquisite. While the accessories are frequently characterized by rich geometric angles and sculptural curves, attributes that we know of most Art Deco furniture, artisans of the period also looked to what was by then a long tradition of designing andirons in the shape of animals and reptiles.
Adding fashionable antique or vintage andirons will not only improve the quality of a fire but can also elevate your space as well as the fireside experience. Find modern andirons, Art Nouveau andirons and other varieties today on 1stDibs.
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