$8,561 / set
1930's Tall Bronze double snakes andirons
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1930's " double snakes " solid bronze andirons Art Deco France
Bronze
Antique Arts and Crafts Style Hand-Forged Serpentine / Snake Form Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Crafts-style serpentine andirons (ca. early 20th Century, USA). Composed of sinuous snake heads fused to slender uprights supported by scroll-accented arched bases, all atta...
Iron
Pair of French Empire Andirons done in gilt brass, featuring snakes and ram head
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of very rare French Empire andirons or chenets, completely done in brass. They feature carefully and precisely sculpted snakes in motion, as well...
Brass
$2,609Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of wrought iron andirons with Snakes in the style of Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of very nice and ineteresting andirons are made of wrought iron. This is the "Snakes" model.
Wrought Iron
Snake Andirons
Located in Summerland, CA
circa 1830 Iron, hand forged. In original condition.
Iron
Big Iron Andirons, France circa 1940
By Edouard Schenck
Located in Munich, DE
Pair of very big Art Deco Snake hand-forged iron andirons, attr. to Edouard Schenck, France circa 1940.
Iron
Distinctive Pair of Forged Antique Folk Art Snake Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of antique Folk Art snake andirons with inset glass eyes. They were blacksmith made of hand-hammered wrought iron.
Iron
Distinctive Pair of Forged Antique Folk Art Snake Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of antique Folk Art snake andirons with inset glass eyes. They were blacksmith made of hand-hammered wrought iron.
Iron
Hand-Wrought Black Iron Snake Andirons
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage pair of hand-wrought black iron snake form andirons.
Wrought Iron
Edouard Schenck Style Snake Head Wrought Iron Andirons
By Edouard Schenck
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding pair of French wrought iron andirons in the manner of Edouard Schenck, early 20th Century. Dynamic form, with stylized carved snakeheads. No visible maker's mark. Measur...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Brass Urn Top Andirons, American, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of brass urn top andirons, American, first half of the 20th century, each with urn finial above a ring turned tapering columnar standard with unusual tool rests on the front, on...
Brass
Snake Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Interesting and wonderful hand forged andirons in the shape of snakes.
Iron
Mid 19th Century Snake Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical snake andirons from the Southern U.S., circa 1850
Wrought Iron
Fantastic pair of andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Huge and unusual pair of 1930's solid bronze snakes andirons.
Two 1930s Bronze Andirons Decorated with Snakes
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Two 1930s patinated bronze andirons, decorated with two affronted snakes. Attributed to Edgar Brandt.
Bronze
Unique and Sculptural set of brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each piece has a higly sculptural and feminine formed handle and rest into a very organic snake tongued form cradle. Andirons no longer available
Brass
Iron Snake Andirons
Located in New Haven, CT
Unusual pair of iron snake andirons. A similar pair is published in Ricco Maresca, American Primitive, circa 1920.
Iron
Unusual Pair of Mid-Century Snake Design Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Most unusual. The brass snakes are detachable from the branch form iron stands.
Brass, 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
Late 18th Century Bronze & Wrought Iron Hand Forged Andirons
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th century bronze & wrought iron hand forged andirons. Beautiful fireplace dogs with intricate scrolled floral bronze top. rare 30" depth. united states, 1770-1790. Measure:...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$2,400 / set
H 26 in W 13 in D 15 in
Pair of Antique Renaissance Revival Brass Andirons, Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
These tall and well modelled fire dogs add a decorative accent in summer and a useful complement to your winter fires.
Brass, Iron
$1,657 / set
H 13.59 in W 2.76 in D 6.89 in
Pair of French Handcrafted Brass Snake Door Pull Handles, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking pair of handcrafted brass door pull handles in the form of sculptural snakes, France, circa 1960s. Each handle features a highly detailed snake with a sinuous body, texture...
Brass
$914
H 31.5 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in
Single Anglo Indian Brass Cobra Snake Wall Scone Candleholder 1960s Mid-century
Located in London, GB
A spectacular single vintage bronze cobra snake wall scone / candlestick. Its sinuous, serpentine body curves in an S "wavy" pattern evoking a slithering cobra snake. The tail tapers...
Bronze
Edgar Brandt Element Decorative Wrought Iron Snake Art Deco
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Edgar Brandt Serpent art deco. in wrought iron. Remarkable work of hammering of the wrought iron for this decorative snake dating from the years 1925. Stamped at the end of the tail...
Wrought Iron
Bronze and Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rennaisance style bronze and hand-forged iron andirons with great patina.
Bronze
$368 / set
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Vintage Small Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival
Located in Toronto, CA
A rare and captivating pair of vintage brass cobra snake candle holders in a smaller, highly sought-after scale. Crafted in the 1970s, these sculptural pieces feature finely hand-etc...
Brass
$3,410 / set
H 13.39 in W 3.55 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver-inlaid brass Art Deco serpent candle holders Continental, c.1920 Height 32/34cm, width 9cm, depth 30cm Dating to the time of the Art Deco period in the first quar...
Silver, Brass
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
Beautiful Tough Wrought Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons 17th century. Weight: 9 lbs / 4 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by pressing ...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Pair of Anglo Indian Brass Snake or Cobra Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Snake charmer's pair of mid century Anglo Indian candlepower cobra wall sconces crafted in brass with etched floral and geometric designs.
Brass
17th-18th Century Gothic Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Brass Figural Andirons, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass andirons with faceted ball tops, figural finial faces, turned bulbous plinths, matching finial log stops, and terminating on scrolled feet. Early 19th Century
Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Andirons and Tool Set
Located in St. Louis, MO
Heavy and well made handwrought Arts & Crafts andirons with matching tool set. Older repaint. Nice vintage condition. Tools 46" H x 20" W 10.75" D.
Wrought Iron
$2,701Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.95 in W 9.85 in D 15.95 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a very fine French work by famous designer and iron maker Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Wrought Iron
Set of Neoclassic English Copper Lantern Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve English circa vintage indoor/outdoor copper sconces with frosted glass panels and interior lights. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 18" Width: 11" Depth: 6.5"
Copper
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
Located in Austin, TX
A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...
Marble
$350
H 17.5 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
Vintage Koch & Lowy Chrome Adjustable Task / Table Lamp with Articulating Shade
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Koch & Lowy Chrome stage or spotlight-style task/table lamp (ca. 1970s, USA). Featuring a geometric-form articulating shade with lucite on/off dial offering full height a...
Metal, Chrome
1940s Italian Nightstands
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of Italian nightstands, circa 1940s Cerused oak with floating glass shelf, single door opens for storage. Great angular legs and scale Original finish - professional...
Oak
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug Featuring an Adamesque central medallion set against a warm caramel ground, the composition is elegantly anchored by swa...
Wool
19th Century Italian Marble Well Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare 19th c. Italian Marble Well Head signed by Professor Polizi, Firenze, Italy
Marble
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...
Wood
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Wool, Beech
$3,359
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
1920s Tan Leather Club Chair Attributed To Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1920s Swedish club chair, attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. This refined piece showcases Schulz’s characteristic balance of comfort and craftsmanship, wrapped i...
Leather, Beech
$2,060
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
French Lounge Chair With Sheep Leather And Velvet In The Manner Of Louis Chambry
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant early 20th century French lounge chair, executed in the spirit of Louis Chambry, combining sculptural form with rich, tactile materials. The chair is upholstered in original...
Leather, Velvet, Oak, Pine
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940's France
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Art Deco wardrobe armoire, made in France circa 1940s, is crafted from rich Macassar wood and finished in a polished high-gloss that highlights its luxurious grain. Bol...
Brass
LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR is a classic mid century modern lantern design made to order. Crafted from brass and glass, t...
Brass
Edgar Brandt Rare Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror, 1932
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Edgar Brandt, mirror dated 12/1932 on the back of the mirror. Remarkable wrought iron work. Stamped E Brandt on the upper decoration. Note a small chip on the glass clearly visibl...
Wrought Iron
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
Bronze, Ormolu
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
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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