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Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Ormolu Chenets, circa 1880
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Ormolu Chenets, circa 1880

Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Ormolu Chenets, circa 1880

By Maison Millet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze ormolu chenets, circa 1880, attributed to Maison Millet

Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Barbedienne Brass Louis XVI Style Chenets Antique Andirons, 19th Century
Pair of Barbedienne Brass Louis XVI Style Chenets Antique Andirons, 19th Century

Pair of Barbedienne Brass Louis XVI Style Chenets Antique Andirons, 19th Century

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An incredibly intricate and finely cast pair of chenets by the firm of Ferdinand Barbedienne, these

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chenets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Brass Fireplace Urn, Scroll and Foliate Chenets
Antique French Louis XIV Brass Fireplace Urn, Scroll and Foliate Chenets

Antique French Louis XIV Brass Fireplace Urn, Scroll and Foliate Chenets

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Louis XIV brass andirons feature urn form finials over Corinthian column-form base with flanking scrollwork and abbreviated firedogs, circa 1890. ***DELIVERY NOTICE –...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Chenets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Gilt Bronze Chenets or Andirons
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Gilt Bronze Chenets or Andirons

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Gilt Bronze Chenets or Andirons

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of Chenets or andirons, bronze and gilt bronze. Typical neoclassical style urns with floral

Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Victorian Steel Copper Fireplace Andirons, Chenets or Fire Dogs
Antique Pair of Victorian Steel Copper Fireplace Andirons, Chenets or Fire Dogs

Antique Pair of Victorian Steel Copper Fireplace Andirons, Chenets or Fire Dogs

Located in Dublin, Ireland

steel and polished copper fire dogs, chenets or andirons of unusually large proportions, mid-19th

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Chenets

Materials

Brass, Steel, Copper

Stunning Pair of Early Louis XVI French Bronze Chenets with Recumbent Sphinx
Stunning Pair of Early Louis XVI French Bronze Chenets with Recumbent Sphinx

Stunning Pair of Early Louis XVI French Bronze Chenets with Recumbent Sphinx

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chenets with recumbent sphinx’s A rare and beautiful decorative pair, I’ve never seen them in the

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1840s French Louis XVI Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XIII-Style Iron and Brass Chenets
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XIII-Style Iron and Brass Chenets

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XIII-Style Iron and Brass Chenets

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This handsome pair of Louis XIII-style iron and brass chenets, or andirons, circa 1800, are from

Category

Early 1800s French Louis XIII Antique Chenets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of French Bronze and Wrought Iron Fleur De Lys Chenets, Circa 1920s
Pair of French Bronze and Wrought Iron Fleur De Lys Chenets, Circa 1920s

Pair of French Bronze and Wrought Iron Fleur De Lys Chenets, Circa 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

of ancient cultures as far away as India and Egypt. This pair of French chenets features bronze fleur

Category

1920s French Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Substantial Heavily Cast Brass Antique Chenets in the Baroque Style
Pair of Substantial Heavily Cast Brass Antique Chenets in the Baroque Style

Pair of Substantial Heavily Cast Brass Antique Chenets in the Baroque Style

Located in London, GB

A pair of 19th century brass andirons in the French Baroque style, of fluted baluster urn shape, raised on heavy monopodic scrolled feet. The short back bars mounted by a pair of dec...

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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Baroque Revival Antique Chenets

Pair 19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets in Louis XVI Style
Pair 19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets in Louis XVI Style

Pair 19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets in Louis XVI Style

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century French ormolu bronze andirons in the Louis XVI style with patinated bronze figures of standing putti (cherubs).

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Lions after Boizot for Chenets in the Salon De La Paix, Versail
Pair of Bronze Lions after Boizot for Chenets in the Salon De La Paix, Versail

Pair of Bronze Lions after Boizot for Chenets in the Salon De La Paix, Versail

By Louis-Simon Boizot

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of bronze lions after Boizot for chenets in the Salon de la Paix, Versailles, 1786. These

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Chenets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair andirons
Pair andirons

Pair andirons

Sold|$3,500

Pair andirons

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pair of Louis XIV silver plated iron chenets

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chenets

pr of large 19th c Dolphin andirons
pr of large 19th c Dolphin andirons

pr of large 19th c Dolphin andirons

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c French dolphin chenets. bronze dore beautiful detail

Category

19th Century French Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Andirons
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Andirons

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Andirons

Located in Denton, TX

Pair of antique Louis XV style chenets in bronze with foliate detail.

Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons, Chenets, circa 1870

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons, Chenets, circa 1870

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of  vintage iron dog lamps with shades
Pair of  vintage iron dog lamps with shades

Pair of vintage iron dog lamps with shades

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of French Chenets modified into lamps on custom gilt bases with new shades

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron

Antique Bronze Andirons-Late 1800s
Antique Bronze Andirons-Late 1800s

Antique Bronze Andirons-Late 1800s

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of antique French bronze chenets have a patinated verdigris finish to them. There is a

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19th Century French Antique Chenets

Fireplace Brass Fender
Fireplace Brass Fender

Fireplace Brass Fender

Located in Winter Park, FL

Stunning brass and marble fireplace fender. A pair of matching chenets available. More

Category

19th Century Antique Chenets

Pair of Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons
Pair of Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons

Pair of Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons

Located in Pembroke, MA

Pair of large Louis XV style andirons (chenets) with finely sculpted rococo details such as scrolls

Category

19th Century French Antique Chenets

Materials

Ormolu

French Iron and Bronze Fire Fender
French Iron and Bronze Fire Fender

French Iron and Bronze Fire Fender

Located in Pembroke, MA

French iron and bronze fire fender, consisting of central piece and two chenets, adjustable

Category

19th Century French Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Large French Rococo Style Brass Fireplace Fender
Large French Rococo Style Brass Fireplace Fender

Large French Rococo Style Brass Fireplace Fender

Located in London, GB

An ornate Rococo style brass fender, the linking bar flanked by tall decorative chenets with fire

Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Chenets

Materials

Brass

Impressive Antique English Cast Brass Elephant Garnitures
Impressive Antique English Cast Brass Elephant Garnitures

Impressive Antique English Cast Brass Elephant Garnitures

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large and impressive antique English cast brass garnitures or chenets depicting elephants in an

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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Chenets

Antique Gothic Style Andirons from France
Antique Gothic Style Andirons from France

Antique Gothic Style Andirons from France

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1800 These majestic antique French chenets or andirons are in the Gothic style. They have

Category

19th Century French Gothic Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons
Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons

Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of American Federal Brass Andirons or Chenets, each with "Sallea Antiques, Inc. / New Canaan

Category

Early 20th Century Federal Antique Chenets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Bronze Camels with Obelisks
Pair of Bronze Camels with Obelisks

Pair of Bronze Camels with Obelisks

Located in Pembroke, MA

onyx obelisks. Camels probably originally from 19th century fireplace chenets, remounted on new marble

Category

19th Century French Antique Chenets

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Bronze

French Cast Iron Planter
French Cast Iron Planter

French Cast Iron Planter

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century, French cast iron planter resting on four chenets. Good detailed casting with

Category

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron

Napoleon III Bronze and Iron Andirons, France, circa 1860
Napoleon III Bronze and Iron Andirons, France, circa 1860

Napoleon III Bronze and Iron Andirons, France, circa 1860

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Feather Headdress' form finials on foliate acanthus chenet front standards connecting iron log holders

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons
Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons

Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons

Located in Stamford, CT

A handsome pair of small scale French Rococo style bronze chenets, the base depicting a male face

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze, Iron

English Regency Cast Iron Gilt Fireplace Monkey Andirons
English Regency Cast Iron Gilt Fireplace Monkey Andirons

English Regency Cast Iron Gilt Fireplace Monkey Andirons

Located in Astoria, NY

English Regency pair of black cast iron and partially gilt fireplace andiron chenets in the shape

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Scroll Andirons
Art Nouveau Scroll Andirons

Art Nouveau Scroll Andirons

Located in Atlanta, GA

designs to playful figural dog and cat chenets. Please also note that most of the andirons offered in the

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Chenets

Materials

Metal

Very Large Heavy Pair of French Iron Andirons
Very Large Heavy Pair of French Iron Andirons

Very Large Heavy Pair of French Iron Andirons

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

, they will need to be set in very the largest of fireplaces The andirons often known as Chenets come

Category

Early 19th Century Gothic Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Satyr Heads Andirons / Lamps
Late 18th Century Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Satyr Heads Andirons / Lamps

Late 18th Century Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Satyr Heads Andirons / Lamps

Located in Berlin, DE

remodel them into table lamps, which is crowned with the motif of a flame. The Fireplace Chenets were

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chenets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Period Gothic Andirons from France, 15th Century
Pair of Period Gothic Andirons from France, 15th Century

Pair of Period Gothic Andirons from France, 15th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

These fabulous antique chenets or andirons are from the French Gothic period, sometime around the

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Gothic Revival Andirons
French 19th Century Gothic Revival Andirons

French 19th Century Gothic Revival Andirons

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A sculptural pair of French 19th century cast iron fireplace andirons–or chenets–guardians of the

Category

19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large French Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
Large French Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons

Large French Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

to be set in the largest of fireplaces The Andirons often known as Chenets come from Brittany, they

Category

Early 19th Century Gothic Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron

Stylized Brass Andirons -circa 1920's
Stylized Brass Andirons -circa 1920's

Stylized Brass Andirons -circa 1920's

Located in Atlanta, GA

designs to playful figural dog and cat chenets. Please also note that most of the andirons offered in the

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Chenets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Andirons by Bouhon Freres, Paris 19th Century
Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Andirons by Bouhon Freres, Paris 19th Century

Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Andirons by Bouhon Freres, Paris 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

accessories such as chenets and firescreens. Their bronzes depicted striking subjets and were of a very high

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Chenets

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

19th Century French Cast Iron Fire Dogs
19th Century French Cast Iron Fire Dogs

19th Century French Cast Iron Fire Dogs

Located in High Point, NC

, crafted with ornate detail that reflects the grandeur of the period. Known as "chenets" in French, they

Category

19th Century French Antique Chenets

Materials

Iron

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Antique Chenets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique chenets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chenets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. Antique chenets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Rococo and Louis XV antique chenets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique chenets over the years, but those made by F. Barbedienne Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Chenets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,520, while they’re typically $461 on the low end and $15,500 highest priced.

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