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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
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Late 19th Century Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andchers or andirons wrought iron and brass. Fire dogs in the style Grandy Fils 18th
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Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
$1,787 / set
H 9.45 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Louis XV Siren Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andchers or andirons wrought iron and golden bronze. Fire dogs in the style said
Category

Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Wrought Iron Fiddlehead Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of blacksmith made fiddle head andirons in wrought iron, having notched neck and standing
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Mid-18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Fiddlehead Andirons
Wrought Iron Fiddlehead Andirons
$2,900
H 17.5 in W 10 in D 19 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of large 18th century style wrought iron andirons.
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19th Century English Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
$1,650 Sale Price
41% Off
H 29.5 in W 13.5 in D 22 in
Wrought Iron Andirons from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good and expressive pair of blackened handcrafted wrought iron andirons having a scrolling and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Andirons from USA
Wrought Iron Andirons from USA
$3,800 / set
H 22 in W 20 in D 14 in
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons, with openwork twist finial and twist support on
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons, Pair
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons, Pair
$750 Sale Price / set
46% Off
H 24.25 in W 10 in D 17.5 in
Mizner Wrought Iron Andirons Circa 1890
By Addison Mizner
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of wrought iron andirons circa 1890, removed from a Mizner estate in Palm Beach, FL
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Late 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Mizner Wrought Iron Andirons Circa 1890
Mizner Wrought Iron Andirons Circa 1890
$5,800
H 37 in W 16.5 in D 31 in
Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique late 18th century wrought iron andirons. These wrought iron firedogs are perfect
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Early 18th Century French Georgian Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Andirons
$1,708
H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 21.26 in
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s Beautiful Hand Craftmanship.
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1920s Italian Gothic Revival Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s
$2,999 / set
H 14.57 in W 8.86 in D 14.57 in
Bold Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold pair of 19th c wrought iron andirons with ribbed rectangular finials over squared shafts with
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19th Century English Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bold Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Bold Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
$4,900 / set
H 32 in W 11 in D 27 in
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1900.
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Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1900
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1900
$2,399 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 18.12 in W 11.42 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French hammered iron andirons with foliage motif. Measurements: Height: 28.5" Width of
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1920s French Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
$6,200 / set
H 28 in W 12 in D 19 in
Pair 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 18th century wrought iron andirons were just as functional as they were decorative back in the
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Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
$898 / set
H 19 in W 6 in D 24 in
Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th century Andirons with wonderful detail and impressive size Pair of dragons at the top
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Early 20th Century American Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
$2,900
H 40 in W 17.5 in D 40 in
Pair of 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome pair of 18th century wrought iron fire dogs. Expertly handcrafted in wrought iron, these
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Late 18th Century French Jacobean Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
$1,625
H 16.93 in W 13 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of wrought iron firedogs. The scrolled feet surmounted by tapering shafts and ball finials
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19th Century English Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
$4,204
H 26.38 in W 11.63 in D 28.38 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Basket Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of bold and masculine patinated wrought iron andirons with basket and ring tops over arched
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19th Century English Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Basket Top Andirons
Pair of Wrought Iron Basket Top Andirons
$3,900 / set
H 21 in W 12 in D 15 in
Wrought Iron and Bronze Pierced Heart Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of blacksmith-made andirons featuring drop finials with pierced heart decoration, wide
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron and Bronze Pierced Heart Andirons
Wrought Iron and Bronze Pierced Heart Andirons
$2,900
H 19.5 in W 9.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Wrought Iron English Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A distinctive pair of 19th Century wrought iron English andirons. The tall, black andirons have a
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19th Century Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron English Andirons, 19th Century
Pair of Wrought Iron English Andirons, 19th Century
$2,160 / set
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Dog Head Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Possibly by Samuel Yellin. Heavy and well wrought with dog head finial with ring, bracket legs with
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Late 19th Century American Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Dog Head Andirons
Pair of Wrought Iron Dog Head Andirons
$5,800 / set
H 29.75 in W 9.25 in D 30 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of andiron is made of wrought Iron. This is a French work. Circa 18th Century.
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1780s French Gothic Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 18th Century
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 18th Century
$2,339 / set
H 15.56 in W 10.24 in D 20.48 in
Tall Pair of French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of tall 19th century French hand-forged andirons.
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall Pair of French Wrought Iron Andirons
Tall Pair of French Wrought Iron Andirons
$1,850 / set
H 31.25 in W 12.5 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons. France, 18th century
Located in Munster, NRW
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons. France, 18th century A pair of tall andirons, or firedogs
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons. France, 18th century
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons. France, 18th century
$1,439 / set
H 29.73 in W 8.67 in D 22.84 in
Antique Gothic Grotesque Mask Scrolling Wrought Iron Andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large and fanciful Victorian Gothic Revival style wrought iron andirons, each with a
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Early 20th Century Gothic Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Reclaimed Georgian Style Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of reclaimed Georgian style wrought iron andirons. These early 20th century fire dogs
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Reclaimed Georgian Style Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Reclaimed Georgian Style Wrought Iron Andirons
$1,625
H 31.11 in W 9.06 in D 21.26 in
Collector Craftsmanship Dolphin sculpture Brass / Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
wrought iron andirons, crafted in Italy in the early 20th century. Designed as a beautiful tribute to the
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Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Collector Craftsmanship Dolphin sculpture Brass / Wrought Iron Andirons
Collector Craftsmanship Dolphin sculpture Brass / Wrought Iron Andirons
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 15 in W 10 in D 21 in
Pair of American Mission Monumental Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mission-style (19/20th Century) monumental wrought iron andirons with basket tops
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19th Century American Mission Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

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
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17th Century French Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful Tough Wrought Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Beautiful Tough Wrought Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
$950 / set
H 18.51 in W 8.08 in D 14.38 in
Andirons in Wrought iron the heart "Crémaillere" French XIX
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Brussels, BE
French andiron in wrought iron from 19 century with Heart, and rack system "crémaillere". in
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons or Firedogs
$1,199 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Arts and Crafts andirons with open wrought iron twist work bodies and scrolled supports
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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Andirons
$7,900 / set
H 30 in W 16 in D 22 in
Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rack and pinions andirons are made of forged wrought iron. They are French, from 19th century.
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1880s French Gothic Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
$1,151 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 14.18 in W 6.7 in D 20.28 in
Pair of 18th/19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Forney, TX
Antique French hand forged wrought iron andiron pair, basket style tops, fleur-de-lis lower finial
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Early 19th Century Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th/19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of 18th/19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons
$1,100 / set
H 29.5 in W 13 in D 25 in
Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Andirons and Tool Set
Located in St. Louis, MO
Heavy and well made handwrought Arts & Crafts andirons with matching tool set. Older repaint. Nice
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Andirons and Tool Set
Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Andirons and Tool Set
$1,850 / set
H 24 in W 13.5 in D 26 in
Late 18th Century Bronze & Wrought Iron Hand Forged Andirons
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th century bronze & wrought iron hand forged andirons. Beautiful fireplace dogs with
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Late 18th Century American Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Arts And Crafts Three Piece Wrought Iron Andirons Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, early 20th century, Arts And Crafts, hand-wrought iron, andiron set is comprised of two
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
These andirons would work well in any setting. While purchased in France, they could easily be
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Late 18th Century French Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Samuel Yellin Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Andirons
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-style wrought iron andirons with an upper and lower spike & basket
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19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Renaissance Revival Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
With melon form finial and wrought iron support with crossbar and arched legs and clover decoration.
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Renaissance Revival Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair Of Renaissance Revival Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
$1,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 13.75 in D 22 in
Samuel Yellin Style, Italian Renaissance, Andirons, Black Wrought Iron, 1920s
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Monumental Samuel Yellin Style Wrought Iron Andirons, Italian Renaissance, Late 19th early
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1910s Renaissance Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Pair of 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant pair of French hand-wrought iron fireplace andirons, made in the 18th century if not
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18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Iron

French Pair of 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
French Pair of 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
$1,295 / set
H 30 in W 11.5 in D 21.75 in
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.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Spiked Posts and Chained Dog Andirons from Sweden
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of massive wrought iron andirons with chained dogs on spiked tripod base posts.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Andirons In Bronze And Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze and wrought iron andirons, in the style of the 17th Century 19th century period
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Andirons In Bronze And Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Pair Of Andirons In Bronze And Wrought Iron, 19th Century
$1,919 / set
H 22.45 in W 20.87 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Bradley and Hubbard American Country Wrought Iron Andirons
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Country (19th Century) wrought iron andirons with sunburst and face design
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Revival Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

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Wrought Iron

A Pair of Large and Substantial Wrought Iron Tulip Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of large and substantial Art and Crafts andirons in wrought iron with polished finials in
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Very Fine Work, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of wrought iron andirons is made of worked iron oak leaves, twisted iron pieces
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Very Fine Work, French, 19th Century
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Very Fine Work, French, 19th Century
$3,647 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 11.03 in D 19.69 in
Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0567 A pair of tall wrought iron andirons with drop-ring pendants, delicate penny feet, and
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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons with Double Bars, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Gothic wrought Iron andirons has iron shells used as a bar holders. They are French
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1880s French Gothic Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons with Double Bars, French, 19th Century
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons with Double Bars, French, 19th Century
$1,391 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 19.89 in W 8.47 in D 18.71 in
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons & Fender - 3pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons & Fender - 3pc Set. Item features 2
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Late 19th Century Unknown Mission Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Twisted Wrought Iron Andirons with Finials, French, circa 1920
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wrought iron andirons is made of a twisted central part with ribbons on the base and a
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic Blackened Wrought Iron Andirons, with Spade Shaped Finials, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0525 A pair of antique blackened wrought iron andirons with delicate spade shaped finials. Circa
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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

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Wrought Iron, Iron

American Wrought iron and Brass Urn Finial Andirons. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and brass andirons with urn top finials, scrolled circular squared plinths
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with figural horned devils and fireplace tools.
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
$750 Sale Price / set
74% Off
H 27 in W 36 in D 9 in
Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons, French, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron with a brass decoration on the front. This
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Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Large Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand Wrought Black Iron Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Aesthetic Movement Hand Wrought Black Iron Andirons 28” Tall By 22” deep and 16” wide. Each
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons Wrought Iron

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Wrought Iron

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Antique Andirons Wrought Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique andirons wrought iron for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every antique andirons wrought iron was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique andirons wrought iron — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique andirons wrought iron, designed in the Louis XV, Arts and Crafts or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique andirons wrought iron over the years, but those crafted by Bradley & Hubbard, Louis Majorelle and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Andirons Wrought Iron?

The average selling price for an antique andirons wrought iron at 1stDibs is $1,352, while they’re typically $176 on the low end and $34,750 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Andirons for You

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.

Questions About Antique Andirons Wrought Iron
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.