$3,400 / set
Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast bronze fantasy fish form andirons. Nice original dark patina.
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. This is an impressive pair of andirons with dolphin fish as the base holding a urn with three winged gri...
Bronze, Iron
Pierre Emile LeGrain Art Deco Pair of Brass Fish Andirons
By Pierre-Emile Legrain
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A French Art Deco Pair of Abstract Stilized SwordFish Cast Brass Sculptural Andirons made by French Sculptor Pierre Emile Legrain designed and made in the 1930's.
Brass
Unavailable
H 22 in W 7 in D 19 in
Pair of Solid Brass French Andirons in the Manner of Pierre Legrain C. 1930s
By Pierre-Emile Legrain
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of French solid brass "Fish" andirons, the design attributed to Pierre-Emile Legrain from the 1930s.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique American Cast Iron Leaping Fish Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of early 20th century American leaping game fish andirons well modeled in cast iron of opposing figures and having an aged rustic patina.
Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Aquatic Fish Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron aquatic fish andirons jumping out of water with original dog legs.
Pair of wrought iron andirons circa 1960 France
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and wonderful pair of French wrought iron andirons circa 1960 fish, oak leaf, acorn decoration
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 13 in W 9 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Antique Black Cast Iron Leaping Trout Fish Andirons by Liberty Foy
Located in New York, NY
Amazing and unusual pair of black cast iron leaping trout fish andirons by Liberty Loy. Cast iron construction, black painted bodies, stamped at the rear "Liberty Foy".
Iron
Sold
H 13 in W 9 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Antique Black Cast Iron Leaping Trout Fish Andirons by Liberty Foy
Located in New York, NY
Amazing and unusual pair of black cast iron leaping trout fish andirons by Liberty Loy. Cast iron construction, black painted bodies, stamped at the rear "Liberty Foy".
Iron
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
The detailed cast bronze sculptures of the andirons depict figural and stylized dolphins or fish with large heads with gaping mouths that sit firmly on the floor with the tails point...
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 hold up an urn with a women and man on top.
Bronze, Iron
Pair Continental Dolphin Brass Andirons Chenets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair solid brass Dolphin (fish) fireplace neoclassic style andirons or chenets with iron/brass legs.
Metal, Brass
fish andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
pair cast iron leaping fish andirons
Iron
Pair of Fish Andirons
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Charming and charismatic these wonderful fish andirons are sure to enhance any fire! Detailed and interesting these fish andirons are filled with character.
Brass
Liberty Foundry Cast Iron Leaping Fish Andirons
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
The simplicity of these primitive andirons would enhance a cabin or contemporary space. Liberty Foundry stopped casting these in the 1920's.
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 chenets with supporting iron backs, Early 19th century.
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Andirons or Chenets - a Pair
Located in Raymondville, TX
A mid 20th century pair of Asian style andirons or chenets featuring bookmatched dragons seated atop bases etched with Chinese characters. Polished cast brass and hand forged iron. ...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique French Bronze Figural Sticks, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique French Bronze Figural Sticks circa 1890.
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Silvered Bronze Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
These andirons have been silvered, so they are slightly different than the traditional bronze d'ore ones our shop usually carries. They are handsome and will make a statement in any ...
Bronze, Silver
Ancient Egyptian Bronze and Gold Oxyrhynchus Fish, New Kingdom
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One of the finest known examples of the type, this superbly cast, and delicately gilded Oxyrhynchus fish is a masterpiece of the highest order. Naturalistically rendered with deeply ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$3,100
H 8.75 in W 16.25 in D 5.5 in
Pair Japanese Bronze Dragonfish, Shachihoko, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful pair of Japanese bronze sculptures of dragonfish, shachihoko, Taisho period, circa 1920, Japan. The pair of bronze shachihoko heavily cast with a good sense of motion. Th...
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 (Andirons). Each with a posing male figure holding a satyr shield next to decorative sp...
Bronze, Steel, Iron
$7,500
H 17.5 in W 10.75 in D 19.75 in
Pair of American Brass Intertwined Dolphin & Ship Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with perched flanking ships, intertwined dolphins, matching finial log stops , and resting on rectangular plinths. Mid -19th Century.
Brass, Wrought Iron
$6,500 / set
H 15 in W 10.25 in D 21.25 in
Pair of American Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished brass dolphin andirons with rectangular step back molded plinths, matching dolphin log stops, and retain the original rear iron support legs, Late 19th Century
Brass, Iron
$1,500 / set
H 7 in Dm 3 in
Pair, Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent or Koi Fish Candleholders Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical bronze Koi fish or sea serpent figurative candlesticks, candleholders. These Asian inspired sculptural curved candlesticks feature a fish-like creature mounted o...
Bronze
French Edgar Brandt Style Bronze Poseidon Dolphin Andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Westport, CT
Edgar Brandt style antique French bronze Poseidon dolphin andirons, with twisted iron log arms.
Bronze, Iron
$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 chenet topped with a cherub standing on a stand flanked by styrs and royal goat-heads...
Bronze
$2,693 / set
H 25.99 in W 11.42 in D 22.05 in
Pair Of Louis XIV Style Bronze And Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze andirons, Louis XIV style, decorated with women's heads, flowers and grotesques Wear from use, patina wear Period 19th century Height 66cm 29 x 56cm
Bronze
$1,250 / 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
Mid-Century Modern Brass Koi Fish Sculptures, Asian Art, 1950s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large Asian heavy cast brass koi fish sculptors newly mounted on black lacquered wood and metal bases. Each fish is finely crafted and sightly different in size. The bases ar...
Brass
Pair of Renaissance Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cast with cherubs and acanthus. Wrought iron legs.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$4,200 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Chenets, Patinated & Gilt Figures
Located in El Monte, CA
A fine opposing 19th century French pair of Louis XV style patinated and dore bronze figural chenets. A patinated male and female figure in reclining position surmounted on beautifu...
Bronze
Life Size Antique Bronze Carousel Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent antique carousel horse sculpture, all original. All dimensions are below. This is a large and heavy sculpture. The weight is approximately 210 pounds. Now, more than ever...
Bronze
$10,195 / set
H 22.45 in W 16.54 in D 8.27 in
Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This clock set is designed in the Egyptian Revival style, which was in vogue in Europe and America in the 19th century. The fashion was kick-started by Emperor Napoleon I’s campaign ...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$120,332
H 162.21 in W 88.98 in D 30.71 in
19th Century Regency Oak Fireplace Inspired by Versailles, France
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antique oak wood fireplace inspired by the fireplace in the Hercules Salon in Versailles Palace. This antique Regence style fireplace was made out of carved oak wood in the late 19th...
Oak
$7,400 / set
H 12.75 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
Antique French Gold Bronze & Patinated Bronze Lion & Serpent Andirons Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze and patinated bronze Lion & Serpent Andirons, Circa 1860.
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 topped with a male figure one with a helmet and the other with a beard. The bases h...
Bronze
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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