Elegant Pair of 19th Century Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An elegant pair of 19th century brass andirons or fire dogs This very attractive pair of brass andirons, they they are Regency in style with a classical shield on the top and spla...
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Elegant Pair of 19th Century Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An elegant pair of 19th century brass andirons or fire dogs This very attractive pair of brass andirons, they have a classical look with tall urns on the top and attractive scroll...
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Pair Of Monumental Antique Iron And Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Wrought iron andirons in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. These monumental andirons are designed to hold logs and pots within a fireplace and feature decorative elements including...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Large French Rococo Brass Andirons or Chenets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of large French Rococo brass andirons or chenets This is a very large pair of french brass andirons, the ultimate in Chateau Chic They are made of cast brass in the shap...
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Pair of Massive Baroque Style Solid Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Triple lobed forms with ball finials, raised on scrolled legs. Curved footed arms at the back with finials and attached to long iron rods. Good patina.
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Pair of 20th Century Neoclassical Brass Andirons with Flame Finials
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of early 20th century Neoclassical brass Andirons with flame finials and column shaft and overly curved legs.
Brass
$2,200 / set
Pair of Small Dutch Brass Andirons, 17th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Busts of a queens on spreading mermaid legs, with turned vases on top.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Brass Andirons with Large Log Stops, Mid-19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of brass andirons with large log stops, mid-19th century.
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Pair of Large 19th Century Brass Andirons with Fleur di Lyes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large 19th century brass andirons with Fleur di Lyes.
Brass, Iron
Pair Of Italian Baroque Wrought Iron And Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Each with brass ball finials with wrought iron support with spiral twist and brass ball accents. Gothic trefoil arched base with scroll feet.
Brass, Wrought Iron
A Heavy and Attractive Pair of Victorian Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Heavy and Attractive Pair of Victorian Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs This very attractive pair of brass Andirons are 7” high, 8” long and 4” wide across the front, they are in exce...
Brass
$1,295 / set
Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic Pair of Antique Cat and Dog Andirons in original as found condition. Ca. early 20th c. hollow cast brass.
Brass
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Victorian Brass Andirons, Forged Design, Original Patina, Circa 1890
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890 England Quality fire dogs with subtle and elegant brass work showing their original patina and lustre with swirling finials.
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A Pair of Large French Baroque Brass Andirons or Chenets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large French Baroque Brass Andirons or Chenets This is a Large pair of French Brass Andirons, the ultimate in Chateau Chic They are very decorative and made in two tone ...
Brass
$1,638 / set
Pair of Monumental Gilt Brass Andirons
Located in Cheshire, GB
A striking and architecturally scaled pair of gilt brass andirons, executed in a bold neoclassical taste and notable for their sculptural presence and refined casting.
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Pair of Federal Cannonball Iron and Brass Andirons, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Early 19th Century Federal iron and Brass Large Cannon Ball Andirons. Measures 13.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 21" in height.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Chippendale Style Brass Andirons c 1900/1930's
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classical andirons, executed in the Chippendale style, probably made in the US, circa 1900/30's. The andirons are in very fine, clean ready to use condition, newly hand polis...
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Pair Of Silvered Brass Andirons Attributed To E.F. Caldwell
Located in Essex, MA
Each with shaped urn form finial and shaped support and scroll form legs. The wrought iron wood holder with conforming silvered brass logs stops.
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Pair of Antique Renaissance Revival Brass Andirons, Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
These tall and well modelled fire dogs add a decorative accent in summer and a useful complement to your winter fires.
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Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Late 19th Century Brass and iron Andirons with long Log Stops Measure 8" in width, 22" in depth and 22.5" in height.
Brass, Iron
$1,756Sale Price / set|19% Off
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.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Brass Andirons Set, Arts and Crafts Style, England, Circa 1880
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple classical andirons for fireplace, complete with brass fender: perfect, elegant, helpful.
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19th Century French Louis XIV Style Polished Brass Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XIV style andirons made of polished brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century
Located in valatie, NY
These exceptional andirons are made of forged iron and have cast brass finials and button mounts.
Brass, Iron
Large Impressive Brass Andirons/Firedogs/Chenets w/Lion Heads Ball & Claw Feet
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a large, heavy (about 48 lbs) impressive and well constructed pair of brass fireplace andirons, chenets or fire dogs with a well detailed lion head in the bottom front and se...
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Pair of Large French 18th Century Louis XIV Brass Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking pair of large-scale French 18th century Louis XIV brass andirons. Crowned with flickering flame finials, these larger than life andirons are not only bold and commanding, ...
$15,525Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Fire-gilt bronze chimneys "aux sphinges". Pedestal standing on a round base with open worked mascaron, tendrils, flowers and bows, on which lies the winged sphinx. Finely chiseled an...
Brass
$2,458
Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of andironsis made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Late Victorian Italian Brass Rococo Style Fireplace Andirons
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian brass andirons featuring two Rococo, late-Baroque-style designs in Classic asymmetrical patterns.
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Gothic Revival Brass Andirons Firedogs in the Style of Augustus Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of solid brass Aesthetic Movement andirons in the manner of Augustus Pugin.
Brass
$698Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair, Antique Decorative Fireside Tool Rests, French, Brass, Andiron, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative fireside tool rests. A French, brass andiron or fire dog, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Brass
$1,900 / set
Pair of Antique Brass Empire Style Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Classic pair of Empire style antique brass andirons with aged patina. Wonderfully handsome, will add style and character to any fireplace.
Brass, Iron
$850 / set
Brass and Iron Engine-Turned Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome pair of early 19th century brass andirons or log rests with ball finials over finely etched "engine-turned" shafts, and having original cast iron log supports.
Brass, Iron
$1,931Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Flame Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style flame andirons is made of brass and iron. This is a Frenchw work, circa 1920.
Brass
$435Sale Price / set|42% Off
Late 19th Century Brass Andirons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A smartly styled pair of andirons, brass, late 19th century, Louis XVI style, torchieres with flame finials. 20" h., 8 1/2" d.
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Pair of American Brass Intertwined Dolphin & Ship Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with perched flanking ships, intertwined dolphins, matching finial log stops , and resting on rectangular plinths.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Weathered Antique Andirons with Swirly Finials
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of antique brass andirons with weathered patina and lovely swirly finials.
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Pair of Italian Brass Figural Andirons, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass andirons with faceted ball tops, figural finial faces, turned bulbous plinths, matching finial log stops, and terminating on scrolled feet.
Vintage Neoclassical Style Polished Brass with Gadrooned Finials andiron, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Style Intricate Polished Brass Andiron, Featured Gadrooned Finials and Stand on Trefoil Detailed Legs, in Good Condition Dimensions: 22" W X 12" D X 20.5" H
Metal, Brass, Iron
Pair of American Brass Finial Andirons. Philadelphia, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with urn top finials, Corinthian fluted columns, squared plinths, double spurred legs and terminating on ball and claw feet.
$1,350 / set
Antique Brass Fireplace Andirons by Bennett
By Bennett Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique brass andirons by Bennett Co., 1920's. Elegant andirons Chippendale in style with a nod to Art Deco reflective of their period.
Brass, Iron
$5,500 / set
Pair of American Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with urn top finial, urn finial log stop, and hand chased acorn & oak leaf motif
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, spit hooks, and terminating on penny feet.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Beehive Fireplace Andirons Firedogs 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 18th / early 19th century antique wrought iron and brass andirons / fire dogs featuring Colonial or Georgian styling with bow legs and a beehive shaped finial.
Brass, Iron
A Pair of Brass Ball Andirons on Cannon Barrel Shafts
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of brass andirons with ball tops over turned tapering shafts shaped like cannon barrels, standing on arched feet with knee and foot spurs, with small ball supports below, and ...
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Pair of American Polished Steel & Brass Dolphin Ship Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel and brass andirons with flanking oval ship medallion finials resting on a floral motif, flanking intertwined dolphins, and terminating on decorative s...
Brass, Steel
2 Antique Georgian Wrought Iron Brass Hearthware Fire Dogs Andirons 15'
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 18th / early 19th century antique wrought iron and brass andirons / fire dogs featuring Colonial or Georgian styling with bow legs and a lovely dark patina.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron and Brass Acanthus Andirons, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron and brass andirons with acorn and urn top final, chased acanthus tapered plinths, matching log stops, spit hooks, and terminating on stylized clover feet.
Pair of American Brass Ball Top and Spur Andirons. Boston, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with ball tops, turned bulbous faceted plinths, matching ball finial log stops, double spur legs, and terminating on stylized penny feet.
Pair of American Federal Brass Flanking Urn Finial Engraved Andirons Phil C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass andirons with flanking urn finials, matching urn finial log stops, engraved swags on skirt, and resting on banded double spur legs with ball and claw f...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Brass Louis XIV Style Andirons
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of 19th Century Brass Louis XIV Style Andirons. Decorative brass andirons of Baroque style, the pierced scrolled base, centering a female mask, surmounted by a conforming pierce...
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Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Shield Engraved Andirons. Phil. C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass andirons with shield engraved urn finials, shield engraved plinths, incised checkering lines, engraved swags on skirt, and resting on banded spur legs ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Chippendale Revival Andirons with Beehive Tops
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of brass andirons, early 20th century Chippendale style andirons.
Brass, Iron
18th c Brass American Chippendale Lemon Drop Top Andiron Firedog Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
This graceful pair of American brass andiron/ firedogs feature smaller belted "lemon drop" finials over a larger belted "lemon drop" above a multi tiered standard with splayed cabrio...
Metal, Brass
Pair of American Monumental Brass Ball Finial Ionic Capital Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Monumental brass andirons with flanking ball finials, Ionic capitals, tapered decorative medallion plinths, spit hooks, matching squared tapered log stops, original ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$3,600 / set
Pair of William and Mary Style Andirons
Located in Asheville, NC
These elegant brass Andirons were created in the style of William and Mary.
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19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Andirons & Bar - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Andirons & Bar. Item features an ornate pair of cast brass andirons with flame finials, mounted with lion heads and drop rings, acan...
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Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Urn Final Andirons with Penny Feet, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass andirons with flanking urn finials, decorative scroll work, squared circular plinths with spit hooks, matching scrolled legs, and resting on t...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,795 / set
Antique American Empire Andirons, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of American Empire brass andirons circa 1830. Columns are cast to give the look of turned balusters with large urn finials.
Brass, Iron
$2,810 / set
Impressive Set of Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb set of 19th century brass andirons. This impressive French set has deep wrought iron legs and perfect casted and very decorative brass fronts.
Wrought Iron, Brass
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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