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Pair Art & Craft Decorative Brass Andirons, circa 1900, England
Pair Art & Craft Decorative Brass Andirons, circa 1900, England

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. Dimensions: 19 cm D, 16 cm W, 22 cm H. Good original condition. All purchases are covered by our ...

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Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French 18th Century Forged Iron Andirons
French 18th Century Forged Iron Andirons

French 18th Century Forged Iron Andirons

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A towering pair of 18th century French forged, wrought iron andiron-chenets to watch over the hearth. They include a small basket at the top for warming, the rim impressed with a geo...

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18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's
Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's

Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Bronze & Cast Iron modernist screen with a smoked securit glass

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes
Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes

Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of Folk Art Quality Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes and lightly articulated feathers. They are perched on arched twisted tree branches with long iron bars on the back. Dim...

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984) Minimilist Andirons
Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984) Minimilist Andirons

Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984) Minimilist Andirons

By Jacques Adnet

Located in CA, CA

A pair of Minimalist Andirons by Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984). With their simple, modern shape, clean lines and dark matte finish, these sculptural forms strike a balance between Adnet...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Pair of ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960
A Pair of ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960

A Pair of ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of beautiful and sensual ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC andirons, thin and small but massive, square wrought iron structures morphing into enrolled heads remembering a plant o...

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Victorian 4 Piece Fire Tools Set
English Victorian 4 Piece Fire Tools Set

English Victorian 4 Piece Fire Tools Set

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style 4 piece brass fireplace tool set having a circular base with ball finial tops

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel

Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel

Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Pair of Hand Forged Iron Andirons
French Pair of Hand Forged Iron Andirons

French Pair of Hand Forged Iron Andirons

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A charming pair of French hand-forged, wrought iron fireplace andirons–or chenets–made in the 19th century. Somewhat Gothic in style, they have a reddish brown patina from oxidation ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1950
A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1950

A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1950

Located in PARIS, FR

A strong and singular pair of andirons, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Brutalist, to be attributed, massive wrought iron structures strongly characterised by their "ring heads" and ...

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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

A BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1970
A BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1970

A BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

A simple and strong, pair of andirons, Neoclassical, Brutalist, to be attributed, massive wrought iron structures with interesting "twirl" effect, strongly caracterised by their "Fle...

Category

1970s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Forged French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century Period
Hand Forged French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century Period

Hand Forged French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th Century French Gothic Period andirons made of hand forged wrought iron. With cups to keep drinks or soup warm. Also with spit hooks at different heights for grilling food. The ...

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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs
Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs

Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

17th century andirons with oil lamp application / holder. (restored) Weight: 56 lbs / 25 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and firep...

Category

17th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Iron and Brass Andirons Attributed to Donald Deskey- A Pair
1950s Iron and Brass Andirons Attributed to Donald Deskey- A Pair

1950s Iron and Brass Andirons Attributed to Donald Deskey- A Pair

By Donald Deskey, Bennett Co.

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Striking pair of Andirons attributed to Donald Deskey. Great form and scale. Very commanding design. Will be dissembled lightly for shipping purposes unless told otherwise by buyer....

Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century

Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of andirons of the period Louis XV, wrought iron. This pair of andirons, which was made in the 18th century are a typical decoration of its period "the Classical period" curved ...

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Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Compact Minimalist Steel Discs Andirons - France 1970s
Pair of Compact Minimalist Steel Discs Andirons - France 1970s

Pair of Compact Minimalist Steel Discs Andirons - France 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of petite compact minimalist steel discs andirons - France 1970s. In good vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an ...

Category

1970s French Minimalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Greyhound Andirons ~ a pair
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Greyhound Andirons ~ a pair

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Greyhound Andirons ~ a pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of black cast iron figural stylized greyhound andirons. Made in USA, circa 1940. Unsigned but attributed to the Nashville Tennessee Chrome Plating Co. Dimensions: 18" H ...

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1940s Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Italian wrought iron dragon andirons, 1920s Fireplace set - Antique Measures : 20x40cm H:42cm Pair of wrought iron andirons in the shape of dragon bodies and ring handles. The drago...

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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron

Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage
Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage

Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exceptionally rare pair of 1884 copper-plated lion andirons designed by Arthur Osborne for the Boston firm of Wellington & Burrage Household Art Rooms. While Osborne is more known...

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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair of Hand-Wrought Iron Serpent Andirons, Early 20th Century
Pair of Hand-Wrought Iron Serpent Andirons, Early 20th Century

Pair of Hand-Wrought Iron Serpent Andirons, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

They stopped us mid-stride—the way only true originals can. This pair of early–mid 20th century hand-wrought iron andirons—possibly French, possibly American—feel less like hearth to...

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Early 20th Century American Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Louis XV style andirons made of wrought iron. The patina of the andirons is brown. Upon request it can be made black. The condition is good.   

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of BRUTALIST MODERNIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960
A Pair of BRUTALIST MODERNIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960

A Pair of BRUTALIST MODERNIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of powerful BRUTALIST MODERNIST andirons, massive wrought iron structures, 2 arch decorative structures enhancing a massive ring on each piece, to be attributed, France 1960.

Category

1960s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Renaissance Revival Bronze Andirons
Pair Of Renaissance Revival Bronze Andirons

Pair Of Renaissance Revival Bronze Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

19th century copies of renaissance examples each with lions over cartouches and bracket legs with winged caryatids. The design of these is very reminiscent of Jacque I Androuet du C...

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1870s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Andirons by Donald Deskey, Brass & Iron, USA, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Andirons by Donald Deskey, Brass & Iron, USA, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Andirons by Donald Deskey, Brass & Iron, USA, 1950s

By Donald Deskey

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of mid century andirons in mirror image crafted from brass and black iron, attributed to Donald Deskey. Brass has a beautiful golden patina.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1950, France.
Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1950, France.

Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1950, France.

By Jean Royère

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant mid-century fireplace grate, circa 1950, France. Wrought-iron bars finished with decorative brass balls. Dimensions: 50 cm W, 35 cm D, 23 cm H. All purchases are covered by o...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston
Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston

Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston

By Howe

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of early 20th century cast figural Owl Andirons by Howe manufacturing of Boston Mass. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear all or...

Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style
Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style

Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of late 19th century French andirons, in France called ‘Chenets’. Richley decorated with scrolls on the front fries. Standing on fluting columns with a flower garland and with...

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century
Antique French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century

Antique French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Gothic style fire dogs made of cast iron. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. This type of andirons are also called cupdogs. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron perched owl andirons with original glass eyes and rear dog legs. Boston, MA, Late 19th century.

Category

1890s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century George Washington Cast Andirons- A pair
19th Century George Washington Cast Andirons- A pair

19th Century George Washington Cast Andirons- A pair

Located in Cordova, SC

These exquisite George Washington andirons, dating back to the late 1800s or early 1900s, are a testament to American craftsmanship during a pivotal era. Cast in sand iron, they feat...

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1830s Unknown American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Andirons, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1900
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Andirons, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1900

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Andirons, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Pair of Art Nouveau Andirons by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, circa 1900. Exceptional pair of French Art Nouveau andirons by Louis Majorelle, created in Nancy, France, circa 1900. Crafted...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950
Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950

Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950

Located in CA, CA

A beautiful pair of Italian wrought Iron andirons in the form of horses.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brocade

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.

Category

17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They have a natural brown patina. Upon reques...

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Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Andiron with Brass Filigree Top and Wrought Iron Bases
Arts and Crafts Andiron with Brass Filigree Top and Wrought Iron Bases

Arts and Crafts Andiron with Brass Filigree Top and Wrought Iron Bases

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Arts and Crafts style andirons, having brass filigree tops, with fine chased detailing, on elegant wrought iron bases. The andirons are in very fine, original, clean and...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820

English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English cast bronze fire place fender with decorative scrolled acanthus motif, upper flanking griffons with lower centered wind god flanked by finial urns, pierced bulbous floral gal...

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1820s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt bronze and silver plated bronze chenets, each surmounted by a triton blowing a seashell Horn, resting on a pierced roca...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron  ANDIRONS, France 1930
A Pair of ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron  ANDIRONS, France 1930

A Pair of ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1930

Located in PARIS, FR

A superb pair of sensual + historical... Art Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, massive and thin wrought iron andirons, to be attributed, France 1930.

Category

1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Firedogs
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Firedogs

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III period andirons, firedogs, made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good...

Category

Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Brass Figural Pierced & Chased Folding Fan Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820
French Brass Figural Pierced & Chased Folding Fan Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820

French Brass Figural Pierced & Chased Folding Fan Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

French brass figural fire place screen with dancing woman playing tambourine, central flame urn finial with lambs tongue plinth, eight flanking pierced chased folding fans, decorativ...

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1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully forged and carved. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.  

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Casteren, NL

This is a beautiful pair of wrought iron French firedogs forged, circa 1860. These andirons are perfectly suited for a large fireplace. They stand upon a tripod with forward arched...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th c. Bronze and Iron Andirons
18th c. Bronze and Iron Andirons

18th c. Bronze and Iron Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

Tall dark bronze and wrought iron 18th century andirons featuring dragon head spit supports on hand-forged wrought iron shafts with chiselled punchwork decoration and a central lozen...

Category

1750s English Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of 1950s French Andirons – Black Cast Iron with Brass Finials
Pair of 1950s French Andirons – Black Cast Iron with Brass Finials

Pair of 1950s French Andirons – Black Cast Iron with Brass Finials

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of 1950s French Andirons – Black Cast Iron with Brass Finials Description: This elegant pair of French andirons was crafted in the 1950s, combining the strength of black cast i...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of MCM Brass and Iron Sculptural Andirons, circa 1960
Pair of MCM Brass and Iron Sculptural Andirons, circa 1960

Pair of MCM Brass and Iron Sculptural Andirons, circa 1960

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A pair of mid-century modern andirons, rare for two reasons: they are different from each other, and their design is artistic and sculptural. In the last photo, you can see how we fo...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of English Adam Brass Corinthian Andirons
Pair of English Adam Brass Corinthian Andirons

Pair of English Adam Brass Corinthian Andirons

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Adam-style (19/20th Century) brass andirons with column design and Corinthian capital surmounted with urn with flame finial. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century British Adam Style Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Decorative Steel and Brass Andirons, circa 1960, France.
Mid-Century Decorative Steel and Brass Andirons, circa 1960, France.

Mid-Century Decorative Steel and Brass Andirons, circa 1960, France.

By Gilbert Poillerat, Jacques Adnet

Located in Brussels, BE

Very chic pair of midcentury decorative andirons, circa 1960, France. Polished brass sphere, brushed steel, brushed brass, wrought iron. Dimensions: 29 cm H, 38 cm D, 16 cm W. Good o...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

A Pair of BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1970
A Pair of BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1970

A Pair of BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

A very massive, heavy and strong, Modernist, Neoclassical, Brutalist, pair of andirons, to be attributed. Massive geometric wrought iron structures holding thick iron spheres on thei...

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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 18th century French Gothic period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fit for use in the fireplace.

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Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chenets with Musical Putti
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chenets with Musical Putti

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chenets with Musical Putti

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant pair of antique bronze chenets embodies the playful refinement of the Louis XV style. Each fireside ornament features a beautifully modeled...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Antique and Vintage Andirons

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.