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Vintage Fireplace Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Basket, Andirons, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
attractive vintage fireplace with a distinctive fire basket, and a graceful pair of sitting lion fire dogs
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Vintage Fireplace Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Basket, Andirons, Mid Century
Vintage Fireplace Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Basket, Andirons, Mid Century

Vintage Fireplace Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Basket, Andirons, Mid Century

H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Victorian Brass Fire Dogs, Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century Victorian polished brass lion head fire dogs andirons fine detail and good
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Brass Fire Dogs, Andirons
19th Century Victorian Brass Fire Dogs, Andirons

19th Century Victorian Brass Fire Dogs, Andirons

H 17 in W 9.5 in D 10 in
19th French Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs, Andirons with tools
Located in Delft, NL
19th French Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs, Andirons with tools A fireplace set with 2 lions as
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Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th French Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs, Andirons with tools
19th French Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs, Andirons with tools

19th French Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs, Andirons with tools

H 14.77 in W 8.86 in D 7.09 in

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Irish 19th Century Set of Brass Fire Irons and Dogs with Lions Masque
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
Set of 19th century fire irons and dogs with lions mask.    
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Irish 19th Century Set of Brass Fire Irons and Dogs with Lions Masque
Irish 19th Century Set of Brass Fire Irons and Dogs with Lions Masque

Irish 19th Century Set of Brass Fire Irons and Dogs with Lions Masque

H 27.17 in W 5.52 in D 1.38 in
Irish 19th Century Set of Brass Fire Irons and Dogs with Lions Masque
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
Set of 19th century fire irons and dogs with lions mask.  
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Irish 19th Century Set of Brass Fire Irons and Dogs with Lions Masque
Irish 19th Century Set of Brass Fire Irons and Dogs with Lions Masque

Irish 19th Century Set of Brass Fire Irons and Dogs with Lions Masque

H 27.17 in W 5.52 in D 1.38 in
19th Century Brass Lion Fire Dogs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of 19th century brass fire dogs of rampant lions above armorial shields and
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Lion Fire Dogs
19th Century Brass Lion Fire Dogs

19th Century Brass Lion Fire Dogs

H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in
Pair of 19th Century Brass Lion Fire Dogs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French brass fire dogs, depicting seated lions.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Brass Lion Fire Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Brass Lion Fire Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Brass Lion Fire Dogs

H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Pair of 19th Century Lion Fire Dogs/ Chenets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of 19th century bronze chenets, depicting rampant lions resting on Rococo
Category

Antique 1870s Andirons

Pair of 19th Century Lion Fire Dogs/ Chenets
Pair of 19th Century Lion Fire Dogs/ Chenets

Pair of 19th Century Lion Fire Dogs/ Chenets

H 23 in W 16 in D 7 in
19th Century Cast Iron French Fire Dogs Andirons Country House
Located in Southampton, GB
Amazing pair of French, 19th century Fire Dogs depicting Lion heads holding a bone. These would
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron French Fire Dogs Andirons Country House
19th Century Cast Iron French Fire Dogs Andirons Country House

19th Century Cast Iron French Fire Dogs Andirons Country House

H 11.8 in W 7.9 in D 21.3 in
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs of Rampant Lions Resting on Shield
By Alfred Stevens
Located in St. Louis, MO
A wonderful pair of cast iron andirons or fire dogs, painted black and modeled as rampant lions
Category

Antique 1890s English Beaux Arts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs of Rampant Lions Resting on Shield
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs of Rampant Lions Resting on Shield

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs of Rampant Lions Resting on Shield

H 14 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs Modeled as Lions after Artist Alfred Stevens
By Alfred Stevens
Located in St. Louis, MO
A wonderful pair of cast iron andirons or fire dogs modeled as lions standing on an integral plinth
Category

Antique 1890s English Beaux Arts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs Modeled as Lions after Artist Alfred Stevens
Pair of Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs Modeled as Lions after Artist Alfred Stevens

Pair of Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs Modeled as Lions after Artist Alfred Stevens

H 15 in W 7.13 in D 12 in
Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of vintage mid-century Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs in ceramic with a primarily turquoise
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair
Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair

Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair

H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 6 in
Staffordshire pottery basket of flowers Little Lion Dogs, c. 1860.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A rare pair of Staffordshire pottery Basket of Flowers Little Lion Dogs, c. 1860. Both dogs seated
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire pottery basket of flowers Little Lion Dogs, c. 1860.
Staffordshire pottery basket of flowers Little Lion Dogs, c. 1860.

Staffordshire pottery basket of flowers Little Lion Dogs, c. 1860.

H 9.45 in W 6.89 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs in the Form of Lions
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of Fine quality late 19th century cast iron fire dogs in the form of lions. This pair of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs in the Form of Lions
Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs in the Form of Lions

Pair of Fine Quality Late 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs in the Form of Lions

H 14.5 in W 9.25 in D 7.5 in
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Lion Fire Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of lion fire dogs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique lion fire dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. Lion fire dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Lion Fire Dogs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,032, while they’re typically $1,659 on the low end and $6,483 highest priced.
Questions About Lion Fire Dogs
  • What are fire dogs used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A firedog, or andiron, is a pair of bracket supports used in an open fireplace on which to place logs. They allow air to circulate under the logs to facilitate efficient burning and to prevent excess smoke. On 1stDibs, find a collection of firedogs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What is a fire dog used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fire dogs are used for holding logs in a fireplace. You will sometimes see them referred to as andirons. Most fire dogs feature metal construction. Designs range from very simple brackets to elaborate decorations with ornate bases and finials. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage fire dogs.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.