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.
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.
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.
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.
Iron
Vintage French Baroque Style Brass Figural Andirons with Dragon Griffins - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Baroque Style Brass Figural Andirons with Dragon Griffins - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Brass
Pair of Italian D'ore Figural Andirons "Apollo & Mars" 'Early 20th Century'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of Italian d'ore figural andirons, Early 20th Century Apollo and Mars standing figures supported by two winged female forms Dimensions 41" H x 22" W x 8" D.
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Figural Andirons, English, Fire Dog, Fireplace Rests, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage figural andirons. An English, cast iron fire dog in the manner of the Carron Foundry, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Iron
$4,800 / set
Cast Iron Figural Andirons, circa 1870, American
Located in Charleston, SC
Cast iron American figural andirons, circa 1870.
Iron
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.
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.
Iron
Early 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Figural Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French Baroque Revival Gilt Bronze Figural Andirons with Winged Cherub Motifs. An exceptional pair of ornate gilt bronze andirons featuring elaborate Baroque Revival decorat...
Metal, Bronze
$1,430Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Of Antique Figural Andirons, French Bronze, Fireside, Country House, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique figural andirons. A French, bronze decorative fireside tool rest with female form in country house taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1850.
Bronze
Mid Century Cast Iron Figural Andirons Santa Claus by Virginia Metal Crafters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron Santa Claus andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters c1950. Excellent castings, very detailed with Santa having toys and presents on his body. In very good condi...
Iron
Pair French Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Putti Figural Andirons / Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) neoclassical Roman Bacchus themed gilt bronze andirons (chenets) in the French Louis XVI style, depicting seated cherubs holding clusters of grapes. E...
Bronze
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique French Second Empire Figural Bronze Andirons with Dolphin Finials 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of French Empire figural andirons offer cast bronze construction with dolphin finials over reeded columns with acanthus and dolphin bases, 19th century Measures- 23''...
Bronze
$5,200 / set
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Cupid Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian (19th Century) gilt bronze draped cupid figural andirons (chenets) on base. (PRICED AS Pair)
Ormolu
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 29 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire". France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Iron
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire". France, 1880-1900. Solid iron in good condition according to its age. Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Iron
Rare Pair of Medieval Sand Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of rare and ancient weathered sand-cast iron figural andirons with finials in the shape of almond eyed faces with tight widows'-peak headcoverings coming to a point in the mid...
Iron
English Country Style Figural Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Country-style painted wrought iron fireplace andirons with 17th century-style figures. (priced as set).
Metal, Iron
Pair Large Antique Figural Putti Cherub Figural Gilt Bronze Andirons / Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) finely sculpted and cast bronze andirons (chenets) in the neoclassical style with gilt bronze patina depicting cherubs. Each 26 1/2 inches tall, 11 in...
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston
By Howe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of early 20th century cast figural Owl Andirons by Howe manufacturing of Boston Mass.
Iron
Pair of Antique Cast Metal Figural Soldier Fireplace Andirons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The fronts of the andirons are cast figural soldiers in full regalia and are supported by metal stands.
Metal
Vintage Renaissance Brass Figural Soldier Warrior Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Renaissance Style Brass Figural Soldier Warrior Fireplace Andirons - a Pair.
Brass, Iron
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Neoclassical Figural Cast & Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
These antique andirons feature a neoclassical design with figural elements, likely representing mythological or classical figures.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19 Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cherub Motif Figural and
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19 century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze cherub motif figural andirons / chenets.
Bronze
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Antique French 19th Century Bronze Figural Chenets, Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of antique French 19th Century Baroque style bronze figural chenets ( Andirons ). Each chenet topped with a male figure one with a helmet and the other with a beard.
Bronze
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Pair French 19th Century Bronze Figural Bronze Chenets, Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique pair of figural bronze andirons of a Man and Woman from Paris France.
Bronze, Iron
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair. Item features remarkable cast bronze detail with flame and torch accents, floral drapes, central ...
Bronze, Cast Iron
Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century figural cherub motif Louis XV style Ormolu bronze andirons.
Bronze
$750Sale Price / set|74% Off
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.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c.
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c.
Wrought Iron
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair. Item featured is a larger impressive size, stunning patina and casting, very rare antique andirons, ...
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron Ribbon Decorated Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron parcel Ebonized and Ribbon Decorated Andirons Measures 7.5" in width, 25.5" in depth and 16.5" tall.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Italian Brass Neoclassical Figural Tiered Urn Finial Andirons, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass neoclassical figural tiered beaded urn finial andirons resting on decorative fluted triangular bases, Early 19th Century.
Brass, Iron
Pair of English Brass Melon and Figural Cherub Medallion Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass three-tiered andirons with fluted finials, turned bulbous centered melon columns resting on squared plinths, matching finial log stops, flanking figural cherubs...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Ornate French Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets or Andirons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
These very large and substantial pair of figural patinated and gilt bronze chenets are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in circa 1850 in the Louis XVI style.
Bronze
Pair of American Bronze Figural and Ball Top Flame Finial Andirons, N.Y. C. 1880
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
The andirons have a stylized centered scrolled foliage urn resting on a squared gadrooned plinth, matching flame finial log stops, and terminating on the original flanking scrolled l...
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair French 19th Century Baroque Style Patinated Bronze Cherub Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 19th-20th century baroque style patinated bronze figural chenets (Andirons). Each chenet topped with a cherub standing on a stand flanked by styrs and royal goat-heads...
Bronze
$4,250Sale Price / set|34% Off
Pair French 19th Century Baroque Revival Style Steel and Bronze Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French 19th century Baroque Revival style steel and patinated bronze figural chenets (Andirons). Each with a posing male figure holding a satyr shield next to decorative sp...
Bronze, Steel, Iron
$6,450Sale Price|48% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons with Putti, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted figural chenets. The ornately decorated andirons, each with a figure of a resting Putto (Children) holding a tor...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Figural Fireplace Chenets, French, Great Exhibition, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique figural fireplace chenets. A French, cast iron fire wood hearth rest, dating to the Great Exhibition period, circa 1850. Fascinating Sphinx-inspired form, ...
Cast Iron
Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of antique French gilt and patinated figural lion form 19th century chenets. In the Rococo style, with full figure lions. Finely sculpted raised lions resting on Rococo shield f...
Gold Plate, Bronze
20th Century Empire Sryle Cast Brass Figural Chenets, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 20th Century Empire Sryle Cast Brass Figural Chenets. Measure 8" in width, 8" in depth and 18" in height.
Brass
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Hessian Soldier Figural Cast Iron Sculptures (No back legs included.)
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of Hessian Soldier Andirons. The cast iron is retaining an exceptional polychromed surface.
Iron
Pair of English Victorian Style Flame and Urn Finial and Greyhound Figure Andiro
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of English Victorian andirons with gilt metal ends featuring an urn and flame finial on one corner and a figure of a greyhound dog on the other coner above a series of turned s...
Iron
Pair of French Brass Flanking Figural Musical & Foliage Scrolled Chenets, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass flanking figural musical and foliage scrolled free standing fire place chenets, Early 19th Century.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Bronze and Brass Mythological Figural Floral Chenets, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze and brass mythological figural scrolled floral and step back rocky plinth chenets with supporting iron backs, Early 19th century.
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Waynesboro George Washington Figural fire log with Grate, Circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable pair of late 19th century American figural andirons depicting George Washington, complete with their original iron grate.
Metal
Whimsical Cast Iron kinetic Figural Folk Art Toy with Knight and Dragon Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly decorative and whimsical cast iron figural andiron, featuring a dramatic narrative scene of a medieval knight poised in combat with a stylized dragon.
Iron
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet Set with Playful Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural Chenet (andiron) and Fender Suite. The impressive fender surmounted on each end by a figure of playful battlin...
Bronze
Group of 6 Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Komodo Dragon Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Group of Six Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Gilt and Ebonized Bronze and Gilt-Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons), Gilt-Bronze Figural Fire-Tools and Metal Fire-Screen.
Bronze
George III Brass and Cast and Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
The grate is supported to the front by a pair of tall draped figural andirons standing on small brass footblocks, English, circa 1810.
Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers Pair Stoneware Grotesque Andirons
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This pair of unrecorded figural andirons, are amongst the most unusual pieces of Martinware and are believed to have been completed as a private commission during the mid-1870s.
Stoneware
$425Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Figural French Andirons for Fireplace.
Located in Houston, TX
Assorted pairs of figural iron fireplace andirons from France, circa 1800s.
Iron
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Enthroned Figure, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful pair of andirons with throned figure. France, late 19th century.
Brass, Iron
Mid 19th Century Cast Iron Figural Nude, Cherub and Lions Head Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid 19th century cast iron figural nude, cherub and lions head andirons Outstanding cast iron andirons with 20th century log arms attached The andirons depict the upper body of...
Iron
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons with Guardians
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons with Guardians This is a Heavy pair of Antique Andirons, they are made in iron, and stand on an upward curving foot each has a female figure Th...
Iron
Pair of Figural Andirons in Polished Steel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of figural andirons in polished steel.
Steel
Pair of Rare & Large Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Figural Andirons, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rare & Large Antique French Louis XVI gilt bronze figural Andirons of fine quality embellished with reclining sphinxes, 19th Century.
Ormolu
Pair of Large 19th Century Italian Figural Andirons
Located in Cleveland, OH
A pair of fine large Italian 19th century Renaissance style bronze figural andirons depicting Jupiter with an eagle at his feet and Juno with a peacock, in the manner of Alessandro V...
Bronze
Graphic Figural Andirons
Located in Hadley, MA
Fabulous dinosaur/bird head forged andirons, late 18th -early 19th Century, found in Maine. Whimsical design with boldly raked dogs, displaying split forged, curled “scales”, which a...
Iron
Bronze Figural Andirons Renaissance Style, 19th Century
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
A pair of classical figures, Caesar Augustus and Spartakus nude, both supported by a pair dolphins in ornate base. Measures: 12.5 in W x 16 D x 26 H.
Bronze
Pair of Monumental Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Two figural andirons support a cross piece with circular ends and can be moved to accommodate fireplace width, circa 1940s Each Andiron is 30" D x 17" W x 18.25" H and the connecti...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Louis XV-Style Figural Brass Andirons
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of late 19th century figural brass andirons Dimensions: 19" H x 12" W x 3" D
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Figural Rams Head Cast Iron Set of Fireplace Andirons, circa 1930s
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful art deco cast iron andirons figural rams heads signed Olympic Log Master.
Iron
SQUIRREL ANDIRONS
Located in York, ME
WHIMSICAL,CAST IRON FIGURAL SQUIRREL ANDIRONS.POSITIONED ON BRANCHES , FEASTING ON ACORNS
Iron
Unavailable
Brass Feline Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Figural cat andirons in solid brass. Cast iron backs and supports.
Brass, Iron
Exuberant Floral Andirons
Located in Damariscotta, ME
These figural, wrought-iron andirons have an elaborate floral, foliate and spiral tendril design, with a sturdy scrolled iron base.
Rare Pair of Banjo Player Andirons
Located in Litchfield, CT
Cast iron painted black Condition: Finely cast, replaced dogs This pair of figural form andirons of two gentlemen,perhaps African-American, playing banjos are quite stylized and wh...
19th Century Pair of Continental Bronze and Iron Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair Continental Bronze and Iron Andirons, with figural finials, ending on inverted fleur de lis motif and scrolled arms.
Bronze, Iron
American Pair of Iron Dog/Dragon Andirons 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Woodbridge, CT
American, Folk Art iron pair of figural dog/dragon andirons with central decorated ring, circa 1880.
Iron
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A very Fine pair of French Rococo gilt bronze chenets featuring a little girl and a little boy seated amid the imaginative foliage, shell and floral forms that make up the fire guard...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 15 in W 13 in D 7 in
Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze Chenets Figural Women, 19th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
The pair of chenets/ andirons depict busts of figural Victorian women.
Bronze
Figural Gilt Brass Chenets with Center Rail Fireplace Fender
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming early 20th C chenets with winged female heads and center rail.
Brass
Cast Bronze Figural Relief Andirons
Located in Aurora, OR
These very special andirons have a wealth of interesting imagery cast into their surface. Beautifully individualized, the left and right pieces have subtle differences in the appeara...
Bronze, Iron
1800s Figural Pair of Gilt Iron Andirons 'American Lady Liberty'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Distinctive figural Victorian andirons- antique Lady Liberty This is an antique pair of gilt cast iron andirons in the form of the American Lady Liberty with the freedom torch in he...
Iron
Unavailable
H 13 in W 10.16 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Napoléon III Ormolu Chenets or Andirons with Fender, circa 1870
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of French 19th century Egyptian revival figural chenets or andirons in the form of Chimeras together with extending fender.
Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of Hessian Soldier Figural Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Antique pair of wrought iron hessian soldier figural andirons. Excellent condition. Each andiron measure 20 inches tall X 9 inches width.
Iron
Chinese Figural Andirons
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lovely pair of Chinese silhouette andirons in the form of men walking with umbrellas
Iron
Antique Figural Andirons
Located in Houston, TX
Various assorted. Price is per pair.
Iron
Sold
H 13.08 in W 5.52 in D 13.39 in
Nails Shaped into a Surreal Bull Figure Andirons in Wrought Iron, Italy 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Beautifully crafted Nails shaped into a Surreal Bull figure andirons in wrought iron, Italy 1950s.
Wrought Iron
Bronze Figural Andirons with Lions & Mythical Creatures
Located in Milford, NH
A large pair of andirons with lions and gargoyles.
Bronze, Iron
Bronze Figural Andirons-Mythical with Lions/Dragons
Located in Stamford, CT
This pair of bronze andirons have a majestic stately presence with intricate bronze detail throughout. First we have a lion on the top of each piece. King of the castle protecting y...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Bronze Figural Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful bronze andirons with classical mythological figures and creatures.
Pair of Art Deco Fox Head Figural Andirons
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of Art Deco English brass fox head andirons. Well detailed faces and black wrought iron stands.
Brass, Iron
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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