Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1950, France.
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century fireplace grate, circa 1950, France. Wrought-iron bars finished with decorative brass balls. Dimensions: 50 cm W, 35 cm D, 23 cm H. All purchases are covered by o...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Andirons by Jean Royere, circa 1950, France
By Jean Royère
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of andirons by Jean Royere obelisk shape in iron and brass-gilt ball very elegant and
Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Geometric Brass Andirons, Manner of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and graphic set of Mid-Century Modern andirons were realized in France, circa 1950
Brass, Iron
Jean Royère Style Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An excellent pair of cast iron Jean Royère style andirons. The andirons feature a patinated "Yoyo
Iron
Jean Royère Style Fire Dog with Log Holder, circa 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century wrought iron fireplace fire dog with log holder, with original patina. Log holder 22.5 W x 17.5 D x 13 H.
Whimsical Brass Loop Andirons
By Jean Royère
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical Brass Loop Andirons, in the manner of Jean Royere, circa 1950's. Hand polished and
Brass, Metal
Brutalist Hammered Andirons, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant pair of Andirons, worked in brutalist manner rendered by the hammered surface of the
Wrought Iron
Modernist Pair of Andirons
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated pair of andirons, black iron structure, with large brass ring decoration
Brass, Iron
Pair of French Brutalist Andirons, 1960s
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
Decorator Jean Royère.
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Large Andirons, circa 1950, France
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice large midcentury andirons composed of 3 bars. Wrought iron base and 3 elegant polished
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Pyramid shaped Andirons / Firedogs by JEAN ROYERE
Located in NYC, NY
Pair of wrought-iron andirons with patinated pyramid uprights and gold-painted details.
Metal
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H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
Cast Iron Log Holder With Two Brass Bowls in the Style of Royere France 1950.
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
. Attributed to Jean Royère, France around 1950.
Cast Stone, Brass
Large Pair of Chrome and Brass Andirons, circa 1960, France
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of elegant and large andirons, circa 1960, France. Chromed metal, brass and black wrought
Brass, Chrome, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Fireplace Grate, circa 1950, France
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century fireplace grate, circa 1950, France. Wrought-iron bars finished with decorative brass balls. Dimensions: 45 cm W, 33 cm D, 27 cm H. All purchases are covered by o...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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H 10.83 in W 9.65 in D 16.93 in
In the Style of Jean Royère, Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons
By Jean Royère
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
famous French designer Jean Royère, circa 1950.
Wrought Iron
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H 7.75 in W 27.5 in D 14.5 in
Architectural 1950s Andiron France the Style of Jean Royere, Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Architectural 1950s andiron France in the style of Jean Royere's ondulation lovely patina and shape
Wrought Iron
Jean Royère Style Fire Dog with Log Holder
By Jean Royère
Located in St. Louis, MO
. In the style of a Jean Royère, measures: 39.25 W x 17 D x 13-1/8 H. 3/4 x 3/4 thick cast metal
Iron
Whimsical Brass Loop Andirons
By Jean Royère
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical brass loop andirons, in the manner of Jean Royère, circa 1950s. Hand polished and
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Pair of Andirons, circa 1950, France.
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of andirons, circa 1950, France. Dimensions: 40 cm D, 6 cm W, 10 cm H. Very beautiful
Wrought Iron
Minimalist French Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1960
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist French brass and wrought iron andirons, circa 1960. These are simple and elegant
Brass, Wrought Iron
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H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 8.67 in
A Pair of MODERNIST & BRUTALIST ANDIRONS, JEAN ROYERE style, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
bases, openwork and airy by their flames, in the curvaceous spirit of Jean Royère, to be attributed
Wrought Iron
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H 1.58 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Fire Andirons Black and gold Color France 20th
By Jean Royère
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Fire Andirons Black and gold Color France 20th
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Black Iron Andirons, 1950s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Black Iron Andirons, 1950s, Jacques Adnet & Jean Royère Style
Brass, Wrought Iron
Jean Royere "Ondulation" Andirons
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great pair.
Pair andirons by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Jean Royère (1902-1981) studied the classics at Cambridge University, and initially worked as a
Iron, Brass
Jean Royere documented very large andiron in vintage condition
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, ile de france
Jean Royere documented very large andiron in vintage condition
Pair of Royere Attributed Andirons
By Jean Royère
Located in Newburgh, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron andirons attributed to Jean Royere.
Iron
1950s Andiron by Jean Royere
Located in Paris, ile de france
1950s andiron by Jean Royere with multiple curves in the front.
Metal
Pair andirons by Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Jean Royère (1902-1981) studied the classics at Cambridge University, and initially worked as a
Iron, Brass
Pair of Iron Andirons France circa 1950
By Jean Royère
Located in Munich, DE
very nice pair of heavy iron andirons in the manner of Jean Royère, France circa 1950. Perfect
Iron
Pair of Modern Andirons in the manner of Jean Royere
Located in Portland, OR
Handsome in their simplicity is this pair of andirons. The brass ribbon is in the manner of Jean
Iron, Brass
Andirons Attributed to Royere, Brass "Ondulation" Form
By Jean Royère
Located in Stamford, CT
Aged patinated brass, attached to heavy wrought iron supports.
Brass, Iron
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H 15.95 in W 16.74 in D 5.71 in
1950s-1960s Brass and Wrought Iron Pair of Andirons in the Style of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of andirons in the style of Jean Royère in wrought iron and brass surmounted by large spheres
Brass, Wrought Iron
1940s Fireplace Andirons
By Jean Royère
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of solid iron andirons from the, 1940s.
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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