$8,750 / set
H 32 in W 7 in D 26 in
Pair of Gilt-Bronze Fire Place Figural Bronze Andirons depicting Pan and Nymph
Located in Tarzana, CA
A pair of late 19th century gilt bronze fireplace figural bronze andirons designed by Ernest
Bronze, Iron
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23 in W 7.5 in D 15 in
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
Bronze
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 16 in D 20 in
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. This is an impressive
Bronze, Iron
$15,000
H 31.5 in W 13.5 in D 28 in
Pair of American Bronze Figural and Ball Top Flame Finial Andirons, N.Y. C. 1880
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bronze and brass ball top andirons with hand chased beading, bossing, foliage, and
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair Italian Bronze Chenets in Renaissance Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of figural bronze andirons depicting a variety of mythological figures, including cupids
Bronze
Pair of Renaissance Bronze Figure Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) bronze andirons with a classical figure holding
Bronze
$9,000 / set
H 26.5 in W 11 in D 24 in
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
Bronze
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 41 in W 17 in D 12 in
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
Bronze
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
$10,000 / set
H 24 in W 20 in D 20 in
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
Bronze
$13,999 / set
H 22.25 in W 12 in D 13 in
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
Bronze
$6,500
H 35 in W 14 in D 27 in
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
Bronze
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
Ormolu
$9,200 / set
H 41 in W 22 in D 8 in
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
Bronze
$8,450 / set
H 37.25 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
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
Bronze
$4,250Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 19 in W 8.25 in D 24 in
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
Bronze, Steel, Iron
$9,500
H 14 in W 14.25 in D 6.5 in
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
Brass, Bronze, 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
Gold Plate, Bronze
$12,450
H 16.5 in W 49 in D 7.5 in
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
Bronze
$9,850 / set
H 41 in W 52 in D 11 in
Group of 6 Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Komodo Dragon Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons), Gilt-Bronze Figural Fire-Tools and Metal Fire-Screen. The tall
Bronze
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
Metal, Bronze
$2,250
H 19 in W 12 in D 11.5 in
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 featured
Bronze, Iron
$1,443Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 11.03 in D 9.06 in
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
Bronze
$2,895Sale Price|31% Off
H 10.75 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Early 19th century Louis XV gilt bronze figural Chenets Andirons. The scrolled and
Bronze
$2,800 / set
H 21 in W 14 in D 22 in
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
A French Ormolu 3-piece chenets with Melusine figures
Located in Tarzana, CA
A fine 19th century French gilt bronze figural 3-piece chenets (andirons). Each vase-shaped chenet
Bronze
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
Ormolu
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
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
Continental gilt bronze chenets, 19th Century. The pair of chenets/ andirons depict busts of figural Victorian
Bronze
Cast Bronze Figural Relief Andirons
Located in Aurora, OR
These very special andirons have a wealth of interesting imagery cast into their surface
Bronze, 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 Large 19th Century Italian Figural Andirons
Located in Cleveland, OH
A pair of fine large Italian 19th century Renaissance style bronze figural andirons depicting
Bronze
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
Bronze
Bronze Figural Andirons with Lions & Mythical Creatures
Located in Milford, NH
A large pair of andirons with lions and gargoyles.
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Pair of Louis XV Ormolu Andirons, depicting a seated gallant with a guitar and his companion, each
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Bronze Figural Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful bronze andirons with classical mythological figures and creatures.
Pair of Bronze Figural Art Nouveau Fireplace Chenet Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Important pair of bronze figural Art Nouveau fireplace chenet andirons Stock number: MF11.
Sold
H 15 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Urn and Flame Form Fireplace Andirons
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of antique French Empire andirons offer cast bronze in urn form with drape, flame, and
Bronze
French Empire Style Figural Chenet Andirons
Located in New York, NY
French 19th century Empire style two-tone patinated and gilt bronze chenets (andirons).
Bronze
Pair of Egyptian Revival Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Egyptian Revival Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural And Irons. Stock Number: MF4
Sold
H 20 in W 14 in D 7 in
Fine Pair Figural French Louis XV Style Bronze Cenets Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bronze. Figural detail. Measures: 20" H X 14 1/4" W X 7 1/4" D.
Bronze
Sold
H 12.5 in W 8.75 in D 16 in
Pair of French Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Child & Goat Masked Andirons, C. 1725
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Regency gilt bronze andirons with flanking figural male and female child seated
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Style Nude Figural Female Andirons Firedogs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Art Deco style high polished bronze andiron set with a Nude female flapper emerges from an
Bronze
19th Century French Dore Bronze Figural Chenets
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of graceful yet powerful French Dore bronze chenets featuring the mythological figures the
Sold
H 43 in W 23 in D 22 in
Monumental Pair Italian Bronze Cherub Satyrs Jenny Lind Figure Andirion, C1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly monumental pair of bronze andirons or fire dogs. They are from the 1900s era and in
Bronze
Pair of Two-Toned Bronze Figural Fireplace Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two-toned bronze figural fireplace chenets Stock number: MF6.
Pair of Neoclassical Gilt and Silvered Bronze Figural Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical gilt and silvered bronze figural chenets. Stock number: MF17.
Figural Andiron Set
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Giacometti-inspired andiron set incorporating finely cast male and female bronze abstracted
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 24.5 in W 11 in D 22 in
Pair Antique Neoclassical Figural Bronze Andirons with Urns & Dolphin, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique Neoclassical polished bronze andirons featuring ebonized highlights, figural
Bronze
Pair Antique French 19th Century Bronze Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
An impressive pair of Antique French 19th Century Bronze Figural Andirons. Dolphin fish at base
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 41.5 in W 21 in D 6 in
Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Figural Bronze Firedog Andirons
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Italian Renaissance Revival hearth ware andirons. This large and impressive
Bronze
Sold
H 12.5 in W 3.25 in D 12 in
Pair of Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Stylized Dolphin or Fish Andirons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique gilt bronze andirons are unsigned, but believed to have originated from Europe
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Chenet Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Chenet Andirons. Stock Number: MF9
Sold
H 27 in W 10.75 in D 23.5 in
1920s Pair of Gilded French Figural Ornate Bronze Lion Head and Shield Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1920s French figural andirons with shield and lion head detail in gilded bronze. Priced as a pair
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and stunning pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze figural chenets or andirons made in the
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 11.75 in W 8.25 in D 16 in
French Bronze & Iron Seated Dogs Figural Firedogs, Andirons or Chenets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A heavy pair of French bronze and cast iron chenets also called andirons or firedogs, showing the
Bronze, Iron
Pair of 19th-20th Century Bronze Figural Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century bronze figural andirons.
Bronze
1940's Superb Horse Bronze Figure & Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Paris, ile de france
cast iron and bronze horse figure andirons
Bronze, Iron
Late 17th Century Figural Andirons
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of finely chased bronze figural andirons.
Bronze
Empire Style Bronze Figural Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze and steel empire style figural chenets.
Bronze, Steel
Monumental Figural Bronze Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Monumental Figural Bronze Andirons, Each one with standing lion holding a shield on base
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chinese Chippendale style gilt and patinated bronze andirons. Featuring figural exotic
Monumental Pair of French Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Large mirrored pair of French gilt bronze figural chenets or andirons featuring classicaly inspired
Bronze
Fireplace Andirons Sacher Dog Figure in Bronze and Forged Iron
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Fireplace Andirons dogs, Fire Dogs The back is made of wrought iron and the rest of bronze. Very
Iron, Brass
Set of 4 Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Rococo (17th/18th Century) green painted columns with gold swirl carved floral design and Corinthian capitals.
Wood
$845,000
H 101 in W 56 in D 20 in
Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality palatial French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted, satinwood, kingwood parquetry and Vernis Martin style paneling three-door raised Vitrine Display Cabinet attributed t...
Bronze
$99,905
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
$3,995
H 63.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice cabinets, referring to a ecclesiastic...
Oak
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Velvet, Wood
$25,950
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
$109,557
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
$1,300,999
H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 34.26 in
Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Louis XIV style centrepiece by Barnard & Sons English, 1850-53 Dimensions: height 63cm, width 132cm, depth 87cm. This magnificent centrepiece is wrought from s...
Silver
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$2,013,509
H 179.93 in W 90.95 in D 24.02 in
Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Located in the hall of a ballroom, this exceptional fireplace welcomed the 80 guests of Edward Julius Berwind's luxurious New York home in the Louis XV style. It attests to the true ...
Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
$150,000 / set
H 105 in W 136 in D 46 in
Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved antique items of large furnitur...
Marble, Bronze, Gold
Italian 18th century Giltwood and Oil on Canvas painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and exceptionally detailed Italian 18th century Giltwood and Oil on Canvas painting of Achilles at the Court of Lycomedes, in the manner of Pompeo Batoni. This impressi...
Giltwood
French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Suite Comprises of a Large Gentleman's Wardrobe, a Ladies Wardrobe, Super King Size Bed, Marble Top Commode and a Pair of Marble Top Bedside Cabinets. The Whole of the Suite Bei...
Marble
$1,900 / set
H 25 in W 13 in D 7 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Chenets / Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of late 19th century French Baroque bronze chenets / andirons Beautifully decorated with dolphin and putti. A fleur-de-lys sits on top of the obelisks. These are in very g...
Bronze
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...
Silver
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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