Queen's Head Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of small andirons in turned brass with shaped disk top and larger center finial over
Antique Late 17th Century English Queen Anne Andirons
Brass, Iron
Queen's Head Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of small andirons in turned brass with shaped disk top and larger center finial over
Brass, Iron
Small Antique Iron Andirons
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique wrought iron andirons, also known as firedogs, used to support logs in an open fireplace
Wrought Iron
Small Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars. All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44") (including the beams). Measu...
Steel
Small Pair of Andirons in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of English polished wrought iron firedogs in the Gothic style. 20th century. (Back bars could be extended if required). Measures: Height: 395 mm 15 ½" Width: 230 mm 9" De...
Iron
Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons. The andirons are made of cast iron and are in a
Iron
Pair of Small Dutch Brass Andirons, 17th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Busts of a queens on spreading mermaid legs, with turned vases on top.
Brass, Iron
$850
H 17 in W 29 in D 20 in
Antique French Louis XV Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons & Fender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons & Fender
Brass
$350 / set
H 13 in W 6 in D 16 in
Vintage French Rococo Style Small Brass Bronze Acanthus Leaf Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo Style Small Brass Bronze Acanthus Leaf Andirons - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
Bronze
19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Dore Urn Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore urn and festoon andirons with small urn
Bronze, Iron
$2,195 / set
H 19 in W 10 in D 17 in
18th c Brass American Chippendale Lemon Drop Top Andiron Firedog Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
This graceful pair of American brass andiron/ firedogs feature smaller belted "lemon drop" finials
Metal, Brass
Small Wrought Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Small wrought iron firedogs. Antique design Measures: Height: 405 mm 16" Width: 205 mm 8 " Depth
Iron
$2,849
H 9.65 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
A Pair of ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of beautiful and sensual ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC andirons, thin and small but massive
Wrought Iron
$9,800 / set
H 20 in W 16.5 in D 5 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style '19th Century' Bronze Doré Urn and Festoon Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style '19th Century' bronze doré urn and festoon andirons with small urn
Bronze
Small Art Nouveau Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
An petite polished wrought iron Art Nouveau firegrate. The shaped feet surmounted by square burning area. Early 20th century. Width At Front: 475 mm 18 ¾" Width At Back: 455 m...
Steel, Iron
19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of small wrought iron fire dog andirons with decorative brass finials.
Iron
Pair of Georgian Steel Tool Rests
By Robert Adam
Located in Greenwich, CT
hearth, these could also serve as andirons in very small fireplaces.
Steel
18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Chenets from France
Located in Dallas, TX
, these relatively small French cooking andirons will add an element of authenticity and history to any
Iron, Wrought Iron
George III Brass and Cast and Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
figural andirons standing on small brass footblocks, English, circa 1810.
Small Urn Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze urns on iron plinths, with iron dog
1920s Small Wrought Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 1900s set of andirons with beautifully intricate ironwork.
Set of Small Art Nouveau Andirons
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of petite nickel andirons, a great addition as a decorative item to your home and fireplace.
Metal
Unavailable
Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Northfield, IL
Small scale andirons with wonderful detail
Brass
Jean Michel Wilmotte Window Andirons
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
Very disappointed that he couldn't find small contemporary andirons, Jean Michel Wilmotte designed
Steel
Pair of Brass Antique Andirons
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Nice looking small classic pair of brass andirons
Brass
American Art Deco Skyscraper Andirons
By Cutter Manufacturing Company
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These American art deco machine age andirons were made ca 1939 by the Cutter Manufacturing Company
Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Petite Art Nouveau Andirons
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of small Hollywood glamour andirons, these are vintage pieces of art nouvaeu design with
Antique Pair of Small Scale Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of andirons with original finish, circa 1910. Measures: 11.75" H x 11" W x 21.5" D.
Unique Pair of Black-a-Moors, Male and Female Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
into small stands, tables, or andirons. They are often portrayed in pairs. Andrea Brustolon (1662–1732
Wood
Pair of andirons by Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of small andirons by Jacques Adnet (1901-1984). Spheres over slightly trapezoidal base.
Iron
Sold
H 13.39 in W 8.86 in D 14.18 in
Beautiful Small French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. The tops of
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 10 in W 10 in D 18 in
Antique French Rococo Style Small Bronze Acanthus Scroll Chenet Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Style Small Bronze Acanthus Scroll Chenet Andirons - Pair. Item features c
Brass, Iron
Pair of Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Small matched pair of Goddess andirons.
Iron
Hollywood Regency Polished Aluminum Column Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of small, Hollywood Regency, fireplace, andirons are polished aluminum in an architectural
Aluminum
Pair of Jan Barboglio Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
handmade and in excellent condition. The andirons have a small metal plaque with the Jan Barboglio stamp
Iron
Pair of Original English Arts & Crafts Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
/> ** Please note sizes are different. The measurements below are for the larger andiron. The smaller one is
Pair of Small Black Wrought Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of small black wrought iron firedogs. Could be polished if required. Measures: Height: 395
Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Firedogs - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
Small 20th Century andirons or firedogs sturdily built, with a simple, but elegant decorative
Wrought Iron
Pair of Small Polished Iron Andirons with Large Ball Mounts
Located in Buchanan, NY
An interesting pair of Art Deco style andirons made of polished iron with oversized decorative cast
Iron
Wrought Iron Lamp by Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, FR
apply his multiple talents to several objects: andirons, lamps, small interior screens, or figurines
Iron, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Wrought Iron Chandelier in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, FR
from the monumental to apply his multiple talents to various objects: andirons, lamps, small interior
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Black Iron Andirons, 1950s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Description: This elegant pair of small andirons from the 1950s perfectly exemplifies mid-century
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th C. Small French Andirons
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A decorative set of antique french andirons Height: 9.44 inch or 24 cm. Width: 6.29 inch or 16 cm
Iron
Small Napoleon III Style French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th - 20th century French Napoleon III style andirons. The andirons are made of brass and wrought
Brass, Iron
Pair of Small French Wrought Iron Modernist Andirons
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French 1930s small wrought iron modernist andirons.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 9.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Petite Small French Style Brass Andirons Fire Dogs w/ Bell Flower & Fruit
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an exceptionally sweet pair of very small cast brass andirons. The plinth consists of
Brass
Sold
H 8 in W 9.5 in D 13 in
Early 19th Century Hand-Forged Andirons with Lovely Patinated Turned Finial
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small rare pair of andirons, hand-forged iron, with patinated turned bronze finial.
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
A very beautiful pair of small torch andirons, Free Form, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, metal structures
Wrought Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, American circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of cast iron owl andirons from the United States, dating to the early 20th century
Iron
Pair of Small Empire Style Iron Andirons with Brass Finials
Located in Buchanan, NY
A pair of 19th century French fire andirons in the Empire style. The polished iron supports are
Brass, Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of brass and iron. One of the andirons
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 33.25 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
Hollywood Regency Stylized Tall Siamese Cat Brass Firetool Set - Japan
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in St. Louis, MO
brass cat front that matches the andirons and smaller brass cat handles for shovel, sweep also has log
Brass, Iron
1920s Pair Of Small Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's pair of andirons.
Small Classical Andirons
Located in New York, NY
With brass urns on iron columns.
Brass, Steel
smaller antique brass andirons
Located in Vancouver, BC
Attractive smaller antique English brass firedogs
Brass
Small Disc-Top Andirons
Located in New York, NY
With blackened patina.
Iron
Pair of Wonderful Small Scale Andirons
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a good marriage between brass and iron resulting in a sexy smaller set of andirons. I am
Iron, Brass
Vintage French Small Post Iron Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek, minimal andirons from France.
Pair of Small 18th Century Andiron
Located in New York, NY
Good for very small scale fireplace.
Iron
Pair of Small Scale Horse Andirons
Located in New York, NY
With very expressive faces.
Iron
Pair of Small 19th Century Andirons
Located in New York, NY
With nice blackened patina and very hand forged feel.
Iron
Small Scale 1920s Andirons with Copper Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920's copper finished andirons. Simple, timeless design.
Copper, Iron
Pair of Small Aesthetic Movement Period Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of small Aesthetic Movement period brass andirons, inspired by Japanese design, the pyramid
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Of Small Hand-forged Curved Andirons, Ball Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF SMALL HAND-FORGED CURVED ANDIRONS, BALL FINIAL AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
Pair of 19th-20th Century Small Georgian Style Brass Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century small Georgian style brass andirons.
Brass, Iron
George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
surface. These andirons are small scale with detachable iron supports. The George Washington figures could
Iron
Pair of brass & iron andirons
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of small scale andirons with brass finials and ratcheted backs.
Brass, Iron
Pair of Brass Urn-Shaped Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Small scale andirons.
Brass
Sold
H 16.5 in W 10.5 in L 16.5 in
Early Pair of Newport Fire Irons on Oversized Penny Feet, 18th Century
Located in Providence, RI
This is a charming, small-scale pair of Newport andirons, which are in fine condition and of a
Brass
Pair of Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of small-scale andirons with classic 1920s form. Measures: 17.25" H x 11" W x 18" D.
1950s Pair of Small Andirons
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of small andirons, circa 1950 Measures: H 19 cm DM 33 cm.
Iron
Art Nouveau or Secessionist Small Brass Andirons
Located in Houston, TX
Highly unusual pair of small brass Art Nouveau / Secessionist brass andirons.
Pair of 20th Century Small Iron Andirons with Flame and Scroll Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century small iron andirons with flame and scroll design.
Iron
Pine Tree Andirons
Located in North Egremont, MA
Fun and whimsical pair of pine tree andirons, small size with worn used surface.
$9,763
H 15.36 in W 34.26 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Rare Wrought Iron Fire Screen, circa 1960, Sweden
By Bertil Vallien
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful and rare Bertil Vallien wrought iron fire screen. Boda edition, circa 1960, Sweden. Rare piece on the market, very poetic and decorative object. Good original condition. He...
Wrought Iron
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,350 / item
H 14 in W 5.5 in D 16.75 in
Flecto Fireplace Andirons by Designer Muhly, Hand-Welded Steel
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a love for wood-burning fires and the timeless experience of tending to them and gathering fireside, the Austin-based Muhly designed a series of objects to bring artful d...
Steel
Pair of Modernist Polished Steel Andirons - France 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chic modernist andirons with polished steel finish. In fair vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY ...
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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