$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
Brass, Wrought Iron
$12,000
H 32.5 in W 11 in D 22 in
Pair of American Polished Steel & Brass Dolphin Ship Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel and brass andirons with flanking oval ship medallion finials
Brass, Steel
$1,475
H 18.25 in W 15.38 in D 14.75 in
Early Vintage Pair of Brass Spanish Treasure Ship Andirons, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Pair of Brass Spanish Treasure Ship Andirons, circa 1920s, cast brass image of the
Brass
Pair Dolphin and Sailing Ship American Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
ship medallions. The log supports have been restored. Considering their age, most probably the andirons
Iron
Wrought Iron Twist Andirons - France 1960s
Located in New York, NY
"Ferronnerie" wrought iron twist andirons - France 1960s. In good vintage condition. These andirons
Wrought Iron
Large Iron North Wind and Dolphin Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
. These andirons can be shipped UPS.
Iron
$1,850 / set
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 14.18 in
Kappa Inspired Contemporary Stainless Steel Andirons - France 1970s
By Kappa
Located in New York, NY
vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an
Stainless Steel
$3,600 / set
H 16.1 in W 9.8 in D 24.8 in
Important Twisted "Torsadé" Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1960s
By Brandt
Located in New York, NY
andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to LIC NY facility.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Iron & Brass Modernist Andirons - France 1980s
Located in New York, NY
condition. Oxydation and patina on all metal surfaces. These andirons will ship from France and can be
Steel, Brass
Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1960s
Located in New York, NY
andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY facility. Price
Wrought Iron
Pair of Modernist Polished Steel Andirons - France 1960s
Located in New York, NY
andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY facility. Price
Steel
Modernist Solid Steel Monoxyle Andirons - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
into both contemporary and more classic interiors. These andirons will ship from France and can be
Steel
$2,200 / set
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Compact Minimalist Steel Discs Andirons - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY USA
Steel
$3,200 / set
H 10.63 in W 1.97 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Modernist Chrome Andirons - Jean-Charles Créations - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY USA
Chrome
$1,700 / set
H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 14.97 in
Twisted "Fer Forgé" Wrought Iron Andirons with Rings - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY USA
Wrought Iron
Pair of Brutalist "Zig-Zag" Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970s
By Charles Piguet
Located in New York, NY
condition. C These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY
Wrought Iron
Pair of Chic Wrought Iron Andirons with Rings - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an
Wrought Iron
$3,200
H 11.23 in W 3.35 in D 16.74 in
Jean-Paul Créations Brutalist Stainless Steel Andirons, France, 1970s
By Jean Paul Creations
Located in New York, NY
-Paul Créations, France these andirons will ship from France price does not include shipping nor
Wrought Iron
$1,900 / set
H 18.1 in W 8.7 in D 15.4 in
Pair of "Martelé" Wrought Iron Andirons with Rings - France 1970s
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
the vertical uprights. In fair vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be
Wrought Iron
$2,400
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Constructivist Distressed Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
partially polished or fully sanded (at extra charge). These andirons will ship from France and can be
Wrought Iron
$3,600
H 17.33 in W 6.89 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Big Size Wrought Iron Brutalist Andirons w. Hoops - France 1960s
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
. Timeless design. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate
Wrought Iron
$2,400 / set
H 15 in W 5.6 in D 17.8 in
Pair of Minimalist Wrought Iron Andirons with Polished Brass Hoop Handles - 1970
Located in New York, NY
balls. In fair vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either
Wrought Iron, Brass
Pair of English Ship Medallion Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass and wrought iron ship medallion andirons with bulbous centered column
Brass, Wrought Iron
Hand Wrought Iron Ship and Anchor Andirons, circa 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique hand wrought iron ship and anchor Andirons, circa 1910, hand hammered and embossed schooner
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 17.5 in W 12 in D 18 in
Antique Nautical Figural Ship Anchor Brass Fireplace Andirons w/ Patina - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Nautical Figural Ship Anchor Brass and Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons with Desirable Patina
Brass
Pair of Brutalist Steel Andirons, France, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to a LIC NY location.
Steel
Pair of Brutalist Steel Andirons, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of minimalist cast steel andirons whith square motif buckle on the fron side. These andirons
Steel
Sold
H 18.1 in W 7.9 in D 14.2 in
Important Pair of Brutalist "Martelé" Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
fair vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tall Brutalist "Martelé" Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
fair vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 15.4 in W 6.3 in D 12.2 in
Pair of Minimalist Patinated Bronze Andirons with Etched Motif, France, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
the center. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to France or to a LIC NY location.
Bronze
Sold
H 9.06 in W 8.08 in D 20.08 in
Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons in style Edgard Brandt - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of "Ferronerie" andirons in the style of Brandt made of solid wrought iron. Thes andirons
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 15 in W 5.3 in D 16.9 in
Pair "Martelé" Wrought Iron Andirons with Polished End Handles - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
end rods. In fair vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 11.03 in W 8.08 in D 16.15 in
Pair of "Graphite" Minimalist Andirons in the style of Adnet - France 1980's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to a LIC NY location. Price
Wrought Iron
19THC ORIGINAL NAUTICAL SHIP & ANCOR IRON ANDIRONS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY & VERY UNUSUAL ANDIRONS NAUTICAL 19THC CAST IRON SHIP & ANCOR ANDIRONS.THIS WONDERFUL
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Ship and Anchor Andirons, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Pair of Cast Iron Ship and Anchor Andirons, circa 1920, cast iron anchor with embossed
Iron
Pair of Ship and Anchor Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Bradley and Hubbard cast iron Ship and Anchor Andirons. Meridan, Ct.
Iron
Sold
H 19 in W 11 in D 7 in
Antique Cast Iron Black Nautical Clipper Ship Anchor Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Black Nautical Clipper Ship Anchor Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa early 20th
Iron
Brutalist "Martelé" Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY facility. Price
Wrought Iron
Pair of Graphic Brutalist Steel Andirons, France, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist and modernist steel andirons. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned
Steel
Pair of Patinated Bronze Modernist Andirons, France 1970's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist cast bronze andirons in the style of Jacques Adnet these andirons will ship from
Bronze, Steel
Sold
H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 13.39 in
Steel & Bronze Modernist Andirons in the Style of Adnet - France 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
parts of the andirons. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to
Bronze, Steel
Sold
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 15.75 in
Drop Shaped Stainless Steel Andirons by Jean-Paul Créations, France, 1970s
By Jean-Paul Creations
Located in New York, NY
, France. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to a NY location
Stainless Steel, Iron
Sold
H 11.4 in W 7.1 in D 14.2 in
Modernist Iron & Brass Andirons with Patinated Brass Ball Heads - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
vintage condition. Oxydation and patina on all surfaces. These andirons will ship from France and can be
Wrought Iron, Brass
Sold
H 9.45 in W 6.7 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Minimalist Oxydated Steel Andirons w. Cutaway End - France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
polished to remove some or a large portion of the oxydation. These andirons will ship from France and can
Steel
Sold
H 13.39 in W 7.09 in D 11.82 in
Minimalist "Fer Battu" Wrought Iron Andirons in style of Adnet - France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1940's or 1950's. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to a NY
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 21.66 in
Big Size Modernist Stainless Steel Andirons in the style of Adnet - France 1970s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Graphic pair of minimalist stainless steel andirons in the style of Adnet or Xavier Féal. These
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 9.85 in W 10.24 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Brass and Iron Modernist Andirons in the Style of Adnet, France, 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Adnet. These andirons whill ship from France and can be returned to either France or to a LIC NY
Brass, Wrought Iron
"Off-Set" Patinated Steel and Brass Andirons - France 1980s
Located in New York, NY
good vintage condition. France 1980's. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to
Brass, Steel
Tall Ship Fireplace Andiron Set Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a Brass Tall Ship Fireplace Andiron Set with poker, shovel, broom, and tong
Brass
US Navy Brass Ship Anchor Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very heavy polished brass US Navy maritime anchor andirons.
Brass
PAIR OF EARLY 20thC IRON ANDIRONS WITH SAILING SHIP FINIALS
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF EARLY 20thC IRON ANDIRONS WITH SAILING SHIP FINIALS
Commanding Pair of Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautifully scaled pair of cast iron andirons. *We ship internationally*
Iron
Nautical Motif Andirons by Bradley and Hubbard
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of early 20th c. American cast iron nautical motif andirons. Sturdy cast iron andirons with
Iron
Pair of 20th Century Brass Clipper Ship Andirons
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of early 20th century brass clipper ship andirons.
Brass
Pair of Modernist Andirons, France, 1970s
By Kappa
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist design Great vintage condition These andirons will ship from France Price does not
Cut Steel
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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