Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Hairband
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, woman nicely dressed with a hairband made of spikes - very decorative.
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
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Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Hairband
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, woman nicely dressed with a hairband made of spikes - very decorative.
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Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Necklace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a woman wearing a beautiful necklace and a hairband.
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French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons / Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons / firedogs, 19th century. This pair is in really nice condition.
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Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Beaded Veil
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, showing a woman wearing a veil decorated with beads.
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Antique French Renaissance Large Figural Bronze Man & Woman Bust Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Bronze Man and Woman Bust Andirons - a Pair. Item features a large impressive size, stunning patina and casting, very rare antique an...
Bronze, Cast Iron
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Flower and Bun in Her Hair
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, showing a woman with flowers and a bun in her hair.
Iron
$306Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Napoléon III Wrought Iron Andirons Bust Woman Braids France, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
Each andiron represent a bust of woman with braids precise and beautifully crafted.
Brass, Iron
French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons or firedogs, 19th century They are in good condition.
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Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid 19th Century
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid 19th Century
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Pair French 19th Century Bronze Figural Bronze Chenets, Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique pair of figural bronze andirons of a Man and Woman from Paris France. This is an impressive pair of andirons with dolphin fish as the base holding a urn with three winged gri...
Bronze, Iron
$1,347Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons representing an Italian Woman
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of cast iron. These represent a woman and bearing the word "Italienne".
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Pair of 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Andirons with Lion & Woman Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace hearth with this intricate pair of antique chenets. Crafted in France circa 1860, and built of bronze, each ornate andiron features heavy detailing, including a ...
Bronze
French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons or firedogs, 19th century The are in good condition.
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H 6.6 in W 2.7 in D 15.7 in
Pair of Antique French Andirons with a Woman's Head, from the 19th Century
Located in Raalte, NL
Set French antique cast-iron fire-goats on which the logs are laid in the fireplace, both have a woman's head at the front for decoration, both are in good but used condition. Origin...
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Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Grape Headdress
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, woman wearing a grape headdress - very decorative.
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French 'Alsacian Woman' Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French Napoleon III 'Alsacian woman' andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina.
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French 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fire dogs with the bust of a woman, made of cast iron.
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French Victorian 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Victorian andirons with the head of woman. The andirons are made of cast iron.
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19th Century French 'Alsacian Woman' Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III 'Alsacian woman' andirons made of cast iron and wrought iron.
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French 'woman' fire dogs made of cast iron.
Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The andirons are in a go...
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French Napoleon III Style 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of cast iron.
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French Napoleon III Style 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of cast iron.
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19th Century French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons made of cast iron.
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French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The andirons are in a good condition.
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French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The andirons are in a good condition.
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French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The andirons are in a good condition.
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French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 13.98 in
French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, Late 19th or Early 20th Cent.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The andirons are...
Iron
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H 15.5 in W 15 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Pair of Dore Bronze Chenets Andirons Signed Bird with Man and Woman
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century pair of dore bronze chenets andirons signed bird with man and woman. A spectacular pair of dore bronze chenets or andirons each depicting a long tailed bird with seated ...
Bronze
French 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fire dogs with the bust of a woman, made of cast iron.
Iron
French Victorian 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Victorian andirons with the head of a woman. The andirons are made of cast iron.
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Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Hat
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a woman wearing a head and a flower on her chest.
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Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, The Genteel Lady
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, showing a dignified woman with great earrings.
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French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons or firedogs, 19th century Pair of andirons in good original condition.
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French Woman Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French andirons with the buste of a woman.
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A pair of sculptural andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of "man and woman" french andirons!
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H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 13.78 in
French Vintage Pair of 19th C Cast Iron Figurative face/Bust Fire Dogs
By Napoléon III
Located in SITTINGBOURNE, Kent
French vintage pair of 19th C. Victorian andirons with the head of woman. The andirons are in very good condition, made of cast iron.
Iron
Antique Napoleon III Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III andirons made of brass and cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
Brass
$425Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 7.5 in W 3.75 in D 14.75 in
Pair of Figural French Andirons for Fireplace.
Located in Houston, TX
Assorted pairs of figural iron fireplace andirons from France, circa 1800s. Price is for one pair of your choice. Measurement listed is for the pair in image 1. Pair in image 2 measu...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Empire Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons, Firedogs. The condition is good.
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Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique Napoleon III cast iron Andirons / Firedogs. The pair is in good condition.
Brass
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Nuns
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, showing nuns. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French firedogs made of wrought iron and brass. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volumetric) weight. You can contact us to find out the...
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Fire dogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition.
Wrought Iron
Set of Decorative Mermaid Andirons
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very decorative set, superbly casted and executed. A lovely set of andirons showing two sea mermaids. Great set, can be used in a real gas or wood fire.
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English Arts & Crafts Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful English Arts & Crafts andirons made of cast iron. The condition is good.
Iron
18th Century French Andirons - Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful and decorative andirons with female front. Louis XV period. Made of cast iron. They are in a good condition.
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Andirons / Fire Dogs, French Sphinxes
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French andirons, Sphinxes with a bottom edge. Weight: 12 lbs / 5 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Andirons / Fire Dogs, Older Ladies with a Hat
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French andirons, older ladies with a hat! Or maybe a farmer's wife. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and...
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Antique French Sphinx Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice looking andirons with a Sphinx. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by pr...
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Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Township of Hayange
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a sphinx marked with the township of Hayange in the French province of Moselle. Marked with XXIV (number 24). Weight: 18 lbs / 8 kg. Upon request they can be ...
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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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