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Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons

Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Pair of cast iron George Washington Andirons: Measures: 9" x 20" x 16" Weighs: 30 LBS.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique French Andirons, Cast Iron, Man with Turban, 19th Century
Antique French Andirons, Cast Iron, Man with Turban, 19th Century

Antique French Andirons, Cast Iron, Man with Turban, 19th Century

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Antique French Andirons, a man with a turban and a nice beard. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.

Category

Antique 19th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Empire Cast Iron & Brass Andirons - Napoleon III Style, France Late 19th century
Empire Cast Iron & Brass Andirons - Napoleon III Style, France Late 19th century

Empire Cast Iron & Brass Andirons - Napoleon III Style, France Late 19th century

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Empire Cast Iron & Brass Andirons - Napoleon III Style, France Late 19th century Elegant pair of French andirons entirely made of black cast iron and brass, late 19th century.

Category

Antique 1890s French Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron, Cast Iron

19th Century Antique English Cast Iron Lion Fireplace Andirons  Pair  Victoria
19th Century Antique English Cast Iron Lion Fireplace Andirons  Pair  Victoria

19th Century Antique English Cast Iron Lion Fireplace Andirons Pair Victoria

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An impressive pair of 19th-century English cast iron lion andirons, featuring beautifully sculpted reclining lions with richly detailed flowing manes and expressive faces.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Cast Iron

Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Duck Bust Andirons, USA, Vintage Pair
Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Duck Bust Andirons, USA, Vintage Pair

Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Duck Bust Andirons, USA, Vintage Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of cast iron duck bust andirons, feature a full-body silhouette of standing ducks with sleek, curved necks, prominent bills and sturdy split-foot arched bases.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Cast Iron

Regal Pair of Black Cast Iron Crown Motife Andirons
Regal Pair of Black Cast Iron Crown Motife Andirons

Regal Pair of Black Cast Iron Crown Motife Andirons

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A handsome pair of black cast iron English 19th century andirons having regal crowns at the tops.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Horse Head Andirons, Cast Iron Base, USA
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Horse Head Andirons, Cast Iron Base, USA

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Horse Head Andirons, Cast Iron Base, USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bronze horse head andirons with a conical cast iron base. Dimensions 6.25" width x 17" depth x 13.5" height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of Brass and Cast-Iron Musical Note Andirons
Pair of Brass and Cast-Iron Musical Note Andirons

Pair of Brass and Cast-Iron Musical Note Andirons

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of brass and cast-iron musical note andirons, tenn. Chrome Plate Co.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Brass and Cast Iron Musical Note Andirons
Pair of Brass and Cast Iron Musical Note Andirons

Pair of Brass and Cast Iron Musical Note Andirons

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of brass and cast iron musical note andirons engraved Tenn. Chrome Plate Co.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron George Washington Campaign Andirons, Circa 1840
Pair of American Cast Iron George Washington Campaign Andirons, Circa 1840

Pair of American Cast Iron George Washington Campaign Andirons, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron George Washington andirons with GW campaigning in Military attire erected on decorative star plinths with step back feet, Mid-19th century.

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century
French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A pair of 19th century French firedogs or andirons in cast iron stamped Val d´Osne. The andirons appear in their unbeatable old patina making the "Zoauve" soldier and the "Grenadier"...

Category

Antique 19th Century French British Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III
Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III

Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of antique chenets or firedogs cast with a head and shoulders bust of a military Generals, with a straight, pyramidal billet bar. With their relatively small scale they could ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960
Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960

Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960

By English Bellows, Donald Deskey

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Vintage Original Donald Deskey Pair Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons. Featuring a heavy balanced cast iron framework, curved J shape design in flat bar Black Iron strapping,...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century

French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

20th-century French Napoleon III Style fire grate. Made of cast iron andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.

Category

20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Modernist Cast Iron Fire Dogs Andirons, France 1930s
Art Deco Modernist Cast Iron Fire Dogs Andirons, France 1930s

Art Deco Modernist Cast Iron Fire Dogs Andirons, France 1930s

By Edgar Brandt, Jacques Adnet

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

These modernist cast iron fire dogs were designed and manufactured in France in the 1930s. The fire dogs are traditional fireplace accessories designed to hold firewood in place, en...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bradley & Hubbard cast iron dolphin form andirons, c. 1900
Pair of Bradley & Hubbard cast iron dolphin form andirons, c. 1900

Pair of Bradley & Hubbard cast iron dolphin form andirons, c. 1900

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of cast iron dolphin-form andirons by Bradley & Hubbard, manufactured in Meriden, Connecticut around 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast & Wrought Iron Horse Andirons with Horseshoe Legs, C. 1850
Pair of American Cast & Wrought Iron Horse Andirons with Horseshoe Legs, C. 1850

Pair of American Cast & Wrought Iron Horse Andirons with Horseshoe Legs, C. 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast and wrought iron flanking reared horse andirons with decorative horseshoe back legs, Mid-19th century.

Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

"Pair of Vintage English Brass and Cast-Iron Horse Head Andirons, C. 1940"
"Pair of Vintage English Brass and Cast-Iron Horse Head Andirons, C. 1940"

"Pair of Vintage English Brass and Cast-Iron Horse Head Andirons, C. 1940"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Vintage English Equestrian Brass and cast-Iron Horse Heads Andirons and Hoof Andiron Supported by Bronze Hoof Base

Category

Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Pair of Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s
Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Pair of Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s

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. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Cast Iron

Mid Century Black Cast Iron Music Note Andirons by Tennessee Chrome
Mid Century Black Cast Iron Music Note Andirons by Tennessee Chrome

Mid Century Black Cast Iron Music Note Andirons by Tennessee Chrome

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of mid century black cast iron music note motif fireplace andirons by Tennessee Chrome Plate of Nashville.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840

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.

Category

Antique 1840s American Andirons

Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century
Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century

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.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair Of Unusual Andirons ca' 1920's Cast Iron Brass Rings
A Pair Of Unusual Andirons ca' 1920's Cast Iron Brass Rings

A Pair Of Unusual Andirons ca' 1920's Cast Iron Brass Rings

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of unusual andirons, ca' 1920's. Arts and Crafts style with brass knockers. Stamped 1940 on the back.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass and Cast Iron Horse Head Wagon Wheel Andirons, Circa 1850
Pair of American Brass and Cast Iron Horse Head Wagon Wheel Andirons, Circa 1850

Pair of American Brass and Cast Iron Horse Head Wagon Wheel Andirons, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass and cast iron horse head wagon wheel andirons with flanking ball finial log stops, mid 19th century.

Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century George Washington Cast Andirons- A pair
19th Century George Washington Cast Andirons- A pair

19th Century George Washington Cast Andirons- A pair

Located in Cordova, SC

Cast in sand iron, they feature a stately structural form with lavish, ornate early Victorian styling.

Category

Antique 1830s Unknown American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Antique Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Pair Of Antique Iron George Washington Figural Andirons

Pair Of Antique Iron George Washington Figural Andirons

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of antique George Washington figural andirons (also known as fire dogs) made of cast iron.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Dutch Baroque Style Iron Brass Andirons
Pair of Dutch Baroque Style Iron Brass Andirons

Pair of Dutch Baroque Style Iron Brass Andirons

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive pair Dutch Baroque style andirons crafted from patinated brass and iron. The large andirons feature round cannonball spheres having an etched gun metal finish topped with...

Category

20th Century English Baroque Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Of Artistic Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
Pair Of Artistic Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.

Pair Of Artistic Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.

By Lynn Chadwick

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of graphic and minimalist andirons, circa 1970, France. This pair can be presented in two different positions, for two unusual geometric compositions. Wrought iron. A very nice ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Andiron in Wrought Iron mod "Dragon" 1940's
Pair of Andiron in Wrought Iron mod "Dragon" 1940's

Pair of Andiron in Wrought Iron mod "Dragon" 1940's

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Brussels, BE

This beautiful and unusual pair of andirons depicting dragons is made of wrought iron. They are of French origin. Circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Art Deco Period Iron Brass Andirons France 1930
Pair French Art Deco Period Iron Brass Andirons France 1930

Pair French Art Deco Period Iron Brass Andirons France 1930

Located in New York, NY

A pair of handsome modern Art Deco period andirons from France circa 1930. Each piece is made of heavy cast iron and defined by the powerful line of patinated brass seen on each andi...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid 19th Century Hand Forged Iron & Brass Tall Andirons
Mid 19th Century Hand Forged Iron & Brass Tall Andirons

Mid 19th Century Hand Forged Iron & Brass Tall Andirons

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of Mid 19th century iron with cast brass mushroom top finials. Great patina and age related wear. Tall, 29 h and deep 20.5 they have a commanding presence with a great...

Category

Antique 1860s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare wrought iron andirons with boar's head, French late 19th century.
Rare wrought iron andirons with boar's head, French late 19th century.

Rare wrought iron andirons with boar's head, French late 19th century.

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Brussels, BE

French wrought iron andirons with boar heads, late 19th century. In very good condition, extraordinary casting quality of the boar heads. Very imposing size. A very rare item.

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Cast Bronze Baroque Style Antique Fire Andirons
Set of Cast Bronze Baroque Style Antique Fire Andirons

Set of Cast Bronze Baroque Style Antique Fire Andirons

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large set of cast bronze baroque style antique fire andirons circa 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Baroque Andirons

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A decorative Victorian cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usable as...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usabl...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons
19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons

19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons

Located in Lomita, CA

An antique pair of classic American brass and iron lemon-top andirons create a beautiful silhouette in front of a cozy fireplace. These are from the latter part of the 19th century,...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Imposing Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs
Imposing Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs

Imposing Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs

Located in London, GB

A very large pair of polished cast iron firedogs. The scrolled feet with masks to centre surmounted by gadrooned uprights and turned tops above. English, 19th century. Measures: Hei...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Andirons

Materials

Iron

1940s Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - Jacques Adnet Style - France
1940s Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - Jacques Adnet Style - France

1940s Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - Jacques Adnet Style - France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

1940s Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - Jacques Adnet Style - France Very elegant pair of andirons made of wrought iron and brass. Typical design of the French Modernist ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

American Wrought iron and Brass Urn Finial Andirons.  Circa 1780
American Wrought iron and Brass Urn Finial Andirons.  Circa 1780

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. Late 18th Century. Center plinths wer...

Category

Antique 1780s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usabl...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Ironandirons, French, circa 1940
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Ironandirons, French, circa 1940

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Ironandirons, French, circa 1940

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This pair of andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage
Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage

Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exceptionally rare pair of 1884 copper-plated lion andirons designed by Arthur Osborne for the Boston firm of Wellington & Burrage Household Art Rooms. While Osborne is more known...

Category

Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Andirons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, e...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair 19th Century American Federal Brass and Iron  Andirons
Pair 19th Century American Federal Brass and Iron  Andirons

Pair 19th Century American Federal Brass and Iron Andirons

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair 19th Century American Federal polished Cast Brass and forged Iron Andirons. Measure 8.5" in width, 15" in depth and 15" in Height

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron Shield Andirons with Decorative Crossbar, C. 1820
Pair of American Wrought Iron Shield Andirons with Decorative Crossbar, C. 1820

Pair of American Wrought Iron Shield Andirons with Decorative Crossbar, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American wrought iron spiral ball finial andirons with flanking medallion shields supporting hanging finial chains, scrolled spit hooks, decorative centered spiral crossbar, ...

Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Urn Finial Andirons . Circa 1780
Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Urn Finial Andirons . Circa 1780

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 ...

Category

Antique 1780s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII
17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII

17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Very heavy and large French cast iron fireback. Displaying five coats of arms and the date; 1622.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons

Materials

Iron

Limited Edition Georgian Cast-Iron Fire Dogs by Gibilaro Designs
Limited Edition Georgian Cast-Iron Fire Dogs by Gibilaro Designs

Limited Edition Georgian Cast-Iron Fire Dogs by Gibilaro Designs

By Gibilaro Designs

Located in London, GB

Limited Edition English cast-iron fire dogs. This elegant English design is part of a limited edition series reproduced at Gibilaro Design. The standards with urn finials, rear log-s...

Category

2010s English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Brass & Wrought Iron Flanking Medallion Griffon Andirons C 1830
Pair of English Brass & Wrought Iron Flanking Medallion Griffon Andirons C 1830

Pair of English Brass & Wrought Iron Flanking Medallion Griffon Andirons C 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English brass & wrought iron flanking medallion and griffon fire place andirons, early 19th century.

Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Limited Edition Georgian Cast-Iron Fire Dogs by Gibilaro Designs
Limited Edition Georgian Cast-Iron Fire Dogs by Gibilaro Designs

Limited Edition Georgian Cast-Iron Fire Dogs by Gibilaro Designs

By Gibilaro Designs

Located in London, GB

Limited Edition English cast-iron fire dogs. This handsome English early 18th-century design is part of a limited edition series reproduced by Gibilaro Design. The turned standards w...

Category

2010s English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Andirons For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cast iron andirons available for sale. The range of distinct cast iron andirons — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. There are 1408 antique and vintage cast iron andirons for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Cast iron andirons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron andirons are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, neoclassical and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Cast iron andirons have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Donald Deskey, Bradley & Hubbard and Bennett Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Cast Iron Andirons?

Prices for cast iron andirons can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cast iron andirons begin at $10 and can go as high as $46,852, while the average can fetch as much as $1,352.

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.