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Federal Style Andirons

Pair of Tall Solid Brass Harvin Co. Federal Style Andirons
Pair of Tall Solid Brass Harvin Co. Federal Style Andirons

Pair of Tall Solid Brass Harvin Co. Federal Style Andirons

By Harvin Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Federal style andirons made from high quality cast brass pieces assembled. Tall

Category

Vintage 1950s American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Nickel Plated Bronze Federal Style Andirons by Jackson
Pair of Nickel Plated Bronze Federal Style Andirons by Jackson

Pair of Nickel Plated Bronze Federal Style Andirons by Jackson

By William H. Jackson Co.

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of Nickel Plated Bronze Federal Style Andirons by Wm.H. Jackson 32 E. 57th St. N.Y. Pat.Dec

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Brass Urn & Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons
Brass Urn & Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons

Brass Urn & Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Federal-style fireplace andirons. Each andiron features a beautifully detailed engraved finial, perched

Category

20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Brass Urn / Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons
Brass Urn / Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons

Brass Urn / Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Federal-style fireplace andirons. Each andiron features a beautifully detailed eagle sculpture finial

Category

20th Century North American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Federal Style Brass Andirons
Pair Of Federal Style Brass Andirons

Pair Of Federal Style Brass Andirons

$675 / set

H 18 in W 12.5 in D 21.88 in

Pair Of Federal Style Brass Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

Ball top with cylindrical support. Curved legs and ball feet. Fire dogs with brass ball finials. Newly polished.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair
Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair

Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair

$450Sale Price|52% Off

H 20 in W 5 in D 20 in

Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Federal style brass and steel andirons marked "Puritan" the brass uprights of typical finial topped

Category

Mid-20th Century Andirons

Materials

Brass

Antique American Double Lemon Top Federal Style Brass Andirons
Antique American Double Lemon Top Federal Style Brass Andirons

Antique American Double Lemon Top Federal Style Brass Andirons

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a classic and classy pair of antique brass andirons in the Federal double lemon style. They

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Urn & Marble Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Vintage Brass Urn & Marble Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Vintage Brass Urn & Marble Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Brass Urn & Marble Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late

Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid 20th Century Harvin Company Federal Style Brass Andirons with Claw Feet
Mid 20th Century Harvin Company Federal Style Brass Andirons with Claw Feet

Mid 20th Century Harvin Company Federal Style Brass Andirons with Claw Feet

By Harvin Company

Located in Middleburg, VA

Mid 20th century harvin company federal style brass andirons with claw feet. Heavy duty brass and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Mid-20th Century Federal Style Canon Ball Brass Fireplace Low Andirons
Pair Mid-20th Century Federal Style Canon Ball Brass Fireplace Low Andirons

Pair Mid-20th Century Federal Style Canon Ball Brass Fireplace Low Andirons

$836Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 12.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in

Pair Mid-20th Century Federal Style Canon Ball Brass Fireplace Low Andirons

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Mid-20th Century Federal Style Canon Ball Brass Fireplace Andirons Please inquire about

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair Large Federal Beehive Ball Claw Brass Andirons
Pair Large Federal Beehive Ball Claw Brass Andirons

Pair Large Federal Beehive Ball Claw Brass Andirons

$1,300 / set

H 17 in W 13 in D 22 in

Pair Large Federal Beehive Ball Claw Brass Andirons

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of large antique brass Federal style brass andirons with ball and claw feet and beehive motif

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique John Bailey Federal Brass Andirons
Pair of Antique John Bailey Federal Brass Andirons

Pair of Antique John Bailey Federal Brass Andirons

$2,850

H 23.5 in W 11.75 in D 21 in

Pair of Antique John Bailey Federal Brass Andirons

Located in Sandwich, MA

Antique pair of brass Federal style double lemon top andirons by John Bailey of New York City circa

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Classical Style Andirons
Pair of American Classical Style Andirons

Pair of American Classical Style Andirons

$2,950 / set

H 25 in W 12.5 in D 20 in

Pair of American Classical Style Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good pair of American Classical style andirons having double knob urn finials over Doric column

Category

20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair Louis XV Style Antique Brass and Iron Andirons, Circa 1880s
Pair Louis XV Style Antique Brass and Iron Andirons, Circa 1880s

Pair Louis XV Style Antique Brass and Iron Andirons, Circa 1880s

$1,617Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 16.5 in W 10 in D 21 in

Pair Louis XV Style Antique Brass and Iron Andirons, Circa 1880s

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Louis XV Style Antique Brass and Iron Andirons, Circa 1880s. Measures 10" in width, 21" in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Pair of Early 20th Century Federal Style Andirons with Eagles
Pair of Early 20th Century Federal Style Andirons with Eagles

Pair of Early 20th Century Federal Style Andirons with Eagles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of early 20th century federal style andirons with eagles.

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Pair of 19th-20th Century Federal Style Turned Brass Andirons
Pair of 19th-20th Century Federal Style Turned Brass Andirons

Pair of 19th-20th Century Federal Style Turned Brass Andirons

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th-20th century Federal style turned brass andirons.

Category

Early 20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th-20th Century American Federal Style Brass Andirons
Pair of 19th-20th Century American Federal Style Brass Andirons

Pair of 19th-20th Century American Federal Style Brass Andirons

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th-20th century American Federal style brass andirons.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair  18th  Century  Brass  Andirons
Pair  18th  Century  Brass  Andirons

Pair 18th Century Brass Andirons

Unavailable

H 26 in W 20 in

Pair 18th Century Brass Andirons

Located in Bedford, NY

TALL FEDERAL STYLE BRASS ANDIRONS. CAST, HAND CHASED FLUTES WITH TURNINGS

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Andirons

Materials

Brass

20th Century Federal Style Andirons, Firedogs
20th Century Federal Style Andirons, Firedogs

20th Century Federal Style Andirons, Firedogs

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H 22.84 in W 9.45 in D 16.54 in

20th Century Federal Style Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

20th Century Federal Style Andirons, Firedogs

Category

20th Century British Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Pair of Federal Style Andirons
Large Pair of Federal Style Andirons

Large Pair of Federal Style Andirons

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H 37.75 in W 15.5 in D 29 in

Large Pair of Federal Style Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good pair of brass and wrought iron Federal style andirons of impressive scale, the brass urn

Category

Vintage 1920s American Federal Andirons

Pair of Old American Cast Brass Federal Style Andirons
Pair of Old American Cast Brass Federal Style Andirons

Pair of Old American Cast Brass Federal Style Andirons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of fabulous quality old American cast brass Federal style andirons; heavy cast brass

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Brass Federal Style Andirons
Pair of English Brass Federal Style Andirons

Pair of English Brass Federal Style Andirons

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of English Federal Brass turned and faceted andirons.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass 1930s Federal Style Andirons
Pair of Brass 1930s Federal Style Andirons

Pair of Brass 1930s Federal Style Andirons

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H 26.5 in W 10 in D 20 in

Pair of Brass 1930s Federal Style Andirons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of 1930s, Federal style, brass and cast iron andirons.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Federal Style Brass Andirons
Federal Style Brass Andirons

Federal Style Brass Andirons

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H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

Federal Style Brass Andirons

Located in Astoria, NY

Federal style brass andirons in the colonial taste with urn-shaped finials above a turned shaft on

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Federal Style Brass Andiron, Pair
Neoclassical Federal Style Brass Andiron, Pair

Neoclassical Federal Style Brass Andiron, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Neoclassical Federal style pair of brass andirons with urn finial detail. Dealer: S138XX

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Federal Style Polished Nickel Andirons
Pair of Federal Style Polished Nickel Andirons

Pair of Federal Style Polished Nickel Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Federal style polished nickel andirons with a tall column center. Visit Quotientnyc.com to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Andirons

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Federal Style Brass Branch Foot Gold Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Vintage Federal Style Brass Branch Foot Gold Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Vintage Federal Style Brass Branch Foot Gold Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Federal Style Brass Branch Foot Gold Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Style Turned Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Antique Federal Style Turned Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Antique Federal Style Turned Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Federal Style Turned Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique American Federal Style Wrought and Cast Brass Fireplace Andirons
Pair of Antique American Federal Style Wrought and Cast Brass Fireplace Andirons

Pair of Antique American Federal Style Wrought and Cast Brass Fireplace Andirons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

fireplace andirons. These are 19th century antique copies of a Federal style 18th century design. There

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century American Federal Polished Brass Andirons
Pair of 19th Century American Federal Polished Brass Andirons

Pair of 19th Century American Federal Polished Brass Andirons

Located in West Hartford, CT

Pair of elegant antique 19th century federal style polished brass andirons, firedogs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Federal Style Torchiere Andirons Claw and Ball Feet, circa 1900
Antique Brass Federal Style Torchiere Andirons Claw and Ball Feet, circa 1900

Antique Brass Federal Style Torchiere Andirons Claw and Ball Feet, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique pair of Federal style brass andirons feature urn and flame finials above a torchiere body

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Federal Style Solid Cast Brass by Puritan Co. C1955
Pair of Federal Style Solid Cast Brass by Puritan Co. C1955

Pair of Federal Style Solid Cast Brass by Puritan Co. C1955

By Puritan Ironworks Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of sand cast brass andirons by the Puritan Ironworks co. Canon all style with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair
Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair

Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair

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H 25 in W 10 in D 18 in

Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

"Federal style brass andirons, a pair, of typical form with urn finials above tapering columnar

Category

20th Century American Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Pair of Old American Federal Style Cast Brass "Lemon-Top" Andirons
Pair of Old American Federal Style Cast Brass "Lemon-Top" Andirons

Pair of Old American Federal Style Cast Brass "Lemon-Top" Andirons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of fine quality Old American Federal style cast brass "Lemon-top" andirons with finely cast

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique American Large Federal Style Solid Brass Andirons, NY Attributed
Pair of Antique American Large Federal Style Solid Brass Andirons, NY Attributed

Pair of Antique American Large Federal Style Solid Brass Andirons, NY Attributed

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous pair of antique American large Federal style solid brass andirons, attributed to being New

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Harvin Solid Cast Brass Old Reprod. "Federal Style" Andirons
Pair of American Harvin Solid Cast Brass Old Reprod. "Federal Style" Andirons

Pair of American Harvin Solid Cast Brass Old Reprod. "Federal Style" Andirons

By Harvin Company

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of America's finest quality Harvin solid cast brass "Federal Style" andirons Maker: The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

19th Century Federal Style Brass Andirons
19th Century Federal Style Brass Andirons

19th Century Federal Style Brass Andirons

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H 22.5 in W 12.5 in D 27.25 in

19th Century Federal Style Brass Andirons

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large pair of brass and cast iron andirons. American, late 19th to early 20th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Federal Style Brass Eagle Andirons
Pair of Federal Style Brass Eagle Andirons

Pair of Federal Style Brass Eagle Andirons

Located in West Hartford, CT

Federal style heavy brass andirons with eagle tops surmounted on brass cannonballs and supported on

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cast Brass Federal Style Eagle Andirons
Pair of Cast Brass Federal Style Eagle Andirons

Pair of Cast Brass Federal Style Eagle Andirons

Located in Rio Vista, CA

This pair of elegant andirons feature two sculptural eagles on each andiron. One large finial and a

Category

20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Federal Philadelphia Style Brass Beehive Fireplace Andirons, circa 1850
American Federal Philadelphia Style Brass Beehive Fireplace Andirons, circa 1850

American Federal Philadelphia Style Brass Beehive Fireplace Andirons, circa 1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of American Federal Philadelphia style brass fireplace andirons offer brass beehive form with

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Federal Style Brass Andirons Signed Rostand,  American Circa 1890
Pair of Federal Style Brass Andirons Signed Rostand,  American Circa 1890

Pair of Federal Style Brass Andirons Signed Rostand, American Circa 1890

By Rostand

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome and signed pair of 19th century Federal style brass andirons by the Rostand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Impressive Large Scale Federal Style Brass Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet
Impressive Large Scale Federal Style Brass Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet

Impressive Large Scale Federal Style Brass Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant and tall pair of Federal style brass andirons, the flame top urn finials over slender

Category

20th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Heavy Cast Brass Federal Style Reeded "Lemon Top" Fire Dogs or Andirons
Pair of Heavy Cast Brass Federal Style Reeded "Lemon Top" Fire Dogs or Andirons

Pair of Heavy Cast Brass Federal Style Reeded "Lemon Top" Fire Dogs or Andirons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of exceptional quality heavy cast brass federal style fire dogs or andirons, reeded "lemon top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of federal style Bronze  Andirons
Pair of federal style Bronze  Andirons

Pair of federal style Bronze Andirons

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H 38 in W 14 in D 18 in

Pair of federal style Bronze Andirons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fine pair of early 19th century brinxe andirons in the federal manner.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Bronze

PAIR OF UNUSUAL OVERSIZED FEDERAL STYLE BRASS BALL ANDIRONS
PAIR OF UNUSUAL OVERSIZED FEDERAL STYLE BRASS BALL ANDIRONS

PAIR OF UNUSUAL OVERSIZED FEDERAL STYLE BRASS BALL ANDIRONS

Located in Essex, MA

A pair of unusual, graphic large-scale Federal style brass ball andirons. Signed "Murdock Shaw

Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons

Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons

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H 20 in W 10 in D 21.5 in

Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

A pair of American Federal style brass ball top andirons, the spherical tops over geometric square

Category

Vintage 1920s American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century  Brass Andirons
19th Century  Brass Andirons

19th Century Brass Andirons

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H 22 in W 11 in D 19 in

19th Century Brass Andirons

Located in Bedford, NY

TURNED AND CAST FIREPLACE ANDIRONS - FEDERAL STYLE- ANTIQUED BRASS FINISH

Category

Antique 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass

A Pair of  Brass Andirons
A Pair of  Brass Andirons

A Pair of Brass Andirons

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H 26 in W 22.5 in

A Pair of Brass Andirons

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Pair of American Federal Style Brass Andirons

Category

20th Century American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

1960s Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair
1960s Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair

1960s Federal Style Brass Andirons, Pair

Located in Amherst, NH

Vintage 1960s pair of brass Federal style andirons. The andirons are for decoration only and do not

Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Brass Fireplace Andirons
Federal Style Brass Fireplace Andirons

Federal Style Brass Fireplace Andirons

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H 26 in W 9 in D 23 in

Federal Style Brass Fireplace Andirons

Located in Amherst, NH

Federal style brass fireplace andirons. Great column design with federal accents all over. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Large Federal Style Brass Andirons
Large Federal Style Brass Andirons

Large Federal Style Brass Andirons

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H 26.75 in W 14.25 in D 21 in

Large Federal Style Brass Andirons

Located in Hudson, NY

Large Federal style brass andirons.

Category

Vintage 1960s Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Federal Style 19th Century Brass Andirons
Federal Style 19th Century Brass Andirons

Federal Style 19th Century Brass Andirons

Located in Concord, MA

Fashioned after the Federal period andirons created in Philadelphia, these late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

18th-19th Century Federal Style Silvered Andirons, circa 1800s
18th-19th Century Federal Style Silvered Andirons, circa 1800s

18th-19th Century Federal Style Silvered Andirons, circa 1800s

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th-19th Century Federal Style Silvered Andirons, circa 1800s

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Iron, Silver Plate

Brass Federal Style Fireplace Andirons, Pair
Brass Federal Style Fireplace Andirons, Pair

Brass Federal Style Fireplace Andirons, Pair

Located in Amherst, NH

Vintage 1960s pair of Federal style brass fireplace andirons. They are tall and will hold a good

Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

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Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's French sang de boeuf lamps with wood bases. Measurements: Height of body: 16.5" Height to shade rest: 26" Diameter: 7".

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Federal Style Andirons For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of federal style andirons for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct federal style andirons — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. Federal style andirons have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Arts and Crafts federal style andirons are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made federal style andirons over the years, but those made by Harvin Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Federal Style Andirons?

Federal style andirons can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,258, while the lowest priced sells for $304 and the highest can go for as much as $6,900.

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.