Pair of American Wrought Iron Scrolled Finial Andirons with Cross Bar, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron flanking scrolled finial andirons with centered spiraled columns, scrolled plinths, decorative spiraled scrolled cross bar, and resting on matching scro...
Wrought Iron
$1,250 / set
Tall Pair of Scrolled Andirons
Located in Seattle, WA
Large pair of andirons with cross bar.
Wrought Iron
$3,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair Wrought Iron Canonball Andirons and Set of Fireplace Tools
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Wrought Iron Large Andirons with Cross Bar, with a Set of 3 Fireplace Tools.
Iron, Wrought Iron
$950Sale Price / set|51% Off
Gorgeous Pair of Scrolled Iron Andirons and Cross Bar
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of extremely well made solid iron scroll andirons with matching cross bar.
Iron
$2,200 / set
Massive Pr. of Hand Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Massive Pair of Hand Forged Early 20th Century Andirons with Removable Cross Bar -Hampton Location
Brass Plated Hand-Wrought Iron Andirons and Fireplace Fender
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass-plated wrought iron fireplace set consisting of andirons with removable cross bar and fire fender.
Iron
Hand Wrought Andirons with Cross Bar
Located in Woodstock, NY
American iron andirons with shamrock motif and original cross bar with barley twist design.
Iron
Hand Forged 19th Century Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Late nineteenth century, circa 1890, magnificent hand forged andirons with cross bar and tops to warm brandy.
Iron
Antique 1920s Bronze and Wrought Iron Pair of Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's andirons with original cross bar.
Iron
Sold
H 31 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron “Landiers” Andirons with Fleur de Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this elegant pair of antique wrought iron andirons with matching cross bar. Forged in France, circa 1820, and standing on three feet, the andirons called “L...
Wrought Iron
1910 Arts & Crafts Hand Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Set of 1910 Arts & Crafts brass and wrought iron andirons with a cross bar. This can be seen at our 2420 Broadway location on the upper west side in Manhattan.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Iron and Brass Andirons with Cross Bar
Located in Oaks, PA
Iron and Brass Andirons with Cross Bar, with roundel brass medallions
Brass, Iron
Monumental Brass Andirons with Cross Bar
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of exceptional polished brass andirons. Late 19th century barley twist posts and ball finials.
Brass
Hand Forged 19th Century Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century magnificent hand forged andirons with cross bar and tops to warm brandy.
Pair of large andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of monumental hand forged andirons with cross bar in the late Victorian style.
Iron
Italianate Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Heavy hand wrought andirons with great details and original cross-bar.
Iron
$896 / set
H 13.19 in W 6.89 in D 14.57 in
Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Pair of Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Pair of Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s Set of 2 andirons entirely made of wrought iron. Typical design of the French Art Deco / Modernist era. ...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Cast Iron
$950 / set
H 20.13 in W 14.5 in D 25.25 in
Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons. Modernist Curled Form with Sphere Top c1940's
Located in Highwood, IL
Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons. Modernist style with a curled form and sphere tops. hard to pinpoint when they were made, but they seem to have a bit of that French 40's style about...
Iron
19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of small wrought iron fire dog andirons with decorative brass finials.
Iron
$2,750
H 28.5 in W 14 in D 23 in
Pair Antique Andirons Wrought Iron Birdcage Finial and Penny Feet Circa 1860
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair hand forged andirons mid 19th century. Bird cage finials spiral plinths and terminating on hand hammered penny feet .
Iron
$1,995 / set
H 35 in W 13.5 in D 24.5 in
A Substantial Pair of Wrought Iron and Bronze Andirons c. 19th century France.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial and monumental pair of nineteenth century French wrought iron and bronze andirons. Having stylized floral finials over bronze mounted column form post with stylized lea...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$3,800
H 16 in W 13.25 in D 14.75 in
Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Diminutive Andirons , C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass ball top diminutive andirons with centered spiral columns, scrolled plinths with spit hooks, original chased dog legs, and resting on decorati...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by pressing ...
Wrought Iron
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 14 in D 35.5 in
Large Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons
By Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons - Iron, and steel, hand chased decoration, swinging pot holder arms. These impressive and irons are in good original condition...
Wrought Iron
$8,900
H 29.75 in W 9.75 in D 27 in
Pair of English Brass Ball Top and Wrought Iron Chased Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass ball top and wrought iron hand chased andirons with centered spiral twisted columns, matching spiral brass urn finial spit hooks, and terminating on the origina...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$7,500
H 30 in W 15.5 in D 27 in
Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Melon Top Andirons, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English wrought iron and brass melon top andirons with hand chased finials, flanking spit hooks, matching ball log stops, and terminating on decorative scrolled stylized legs...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$3,581
H 23.63 in W 12.21 in D 25.4 in
Pair of Tall English Gothic Style Wrought Iron Antique Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall Gothic style wrought iron andirons. The florally etched standards, topped by a pair of wolf heads holding rings in their mouths above stylized shields, are supported...
Wrought Iron
Monumental Pair of Forged Iron Spanish Revival Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand forged heavy gauge andirons with iron strapping and heraldic shields and battle axes. Generously sized at 18.5" wide, 23" deep and 27" high. Fine old patina with traces of black...
Steel
$1,684 / set
H 13.59 in W 9.26 in D 19.1 in
Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, Gothic Style, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of forged andirons were made in France in 18th century, in the gothic style. They have a very nice color of time. The decoration on the bottom with the star is very fine an...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of large 18th century style wrought iron andirons.
Wrought Iron
$9,500
H 38.75 in W 12 in D 26 in
Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Urn Finial Andirons . Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron andirons with brass urn finial tops, scrolled decorative spit hook , and terminating on penny feet. Columns of andirons were originally used for axle's ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Ring Finial and Vine Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron andirons with a circular ring finial, intertwined vine, twisted center column on ringed squared plinth, decorative scroll work, and terminating on original...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$9,496 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,994
H 13.8 in W 16.7 in D 11 in
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
12 Foot Dunbar Sofa Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Twelve feet long! Custom made Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. This was reupholstered 10 years ago and has seen very little use since. We have refinished the base since these ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,775 / set
H 32.68 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Wall Sconce by Sofar, Bronze and Glass, French Design, New
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Bronze Art Deco sconce with nickel finish and glass rode.
Bronze
"For Rachel" Tray
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
'For Rachel' tray in cream Hand-sculpted ceramic tray with hand made rectangle shaped elements. This large sized tray is finished with a bespoke cream glaze that reveals the natural...
Ceramic
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in Dm 21 in
Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Candle Stand Pedestal Table Tripod Base
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive late 18th century candlestand. Made from mahogany with an oval form top over a baluster turned center support leading to a tripod base with cabriole and blocked...
Mahogany
$1,600Sale Price|33% Off
H 22 in Dm 22.5 in
Italian Ceramic Flowers and Bronze 8 Light Chandelier 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1554 Italian colorful ceramic flowers and bronze 8 light chandeliers Take 25 watt candelabra based bulbs Supplied with 3 feet chain and canopy
Bronze
Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France
By Goyard
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Early 1910s very rare Goyard wardrobe trunk handmade in France. This was the biggest trunk that was ever made by Goyard. The trunk is in very good condition with nice patina. Perfect...
Brass
$1,500Sale Price|54% Off
H 26 in W 24 in D 16 in
Walnut with Chrome Art Deco Moderne Cabinet Style of Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco Moderne cabinet in the style of Donald Deskey . Three drawer Walnut cabinet with asymetrically placed horizontal chrome drawer pulls . Ever useful and easily placed smaller...
Chrome
Wonderful Large Regency Patinated Brass Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Regency Style Patinated Brass And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With 3 Rewired Candelabra Sockets
Brass
$1,758 / set
H 13.3 in W 8.5 in D 23 in
Antique Pair of Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs
Located in Lisse, NL
Can you imagine these firebucks in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides? These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons were made to stand in your firep...
Wrought Iron
Large 18th C Blue and White Spanish Lebrillo Bowl
Located in Hastings, GB
A large Lebrillo bowl, made in Granada, Spain in the late 18th century. Hand decorated using blue paints, most likely formed using a variety of ground minerals and other natural item...
Ceramic
Ed Wiener Modernist Sterling Silver Cuff / Bracelet New York 1950's .925
By Ed Wiener
Located in Buffalo, NY
A cuff bracelet designed by Ed Wiener (1918-1991). This rare sculptural modernist piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist in New York city, circa 1950's. This b...
Sterling Silver
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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