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Pair of andirons with brass finials, France, 1930
Pair of andirons with brass finials, France, 1930

Pair of andirons with brass finials, France, 1930

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of andirons with brass finials, France, 1930s, featuring an elegant and timeless design. These pieces are distinguished by their turned brass heads, with their slender and balan...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pr. Early American Brass Andirons in the style of William Hunneman
Pr. Early American Brass Andirons in the style of William Hunneman

Pr. Early American Brass Andirons in the style of William Hunneman

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th c. antique brass andirons, in the style of William Hunneman. The andirons have considerable patination, please see images. We believe they are English in origin, howev...

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19th Century British American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

2 Antique Georgian Wrought Iron Brass Hearthware Fire Dogs Andirons 15'
2 Antique Georgian Wrought Iron Brass Hearthware Fire Dogs Andirons 15'

2 Antique Georgian Wrought Iron Brass Hearthware Fire Dogs Andirons 15'

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of late 18th / early 19th century antique wrought iron and brass andirons / fire dogs featuring Colonial or Georgian styling with bow legs and a lovely dark patina. Dimensions:...

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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons period made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Large 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel

Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Large Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs

Large 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Pair of Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs
Antique Pair of Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs

Antique Pair of Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs

Located in Lisse, NL

Can you imagine these firebucks in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides? These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons were made to stand in your firep...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century
Antique French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century

Antique French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Gothic style fire dogs made of cast iron. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. This type of andirons are also called cupdogs. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

1930’s Horse Andirons in Brass and Aluminum
1930’s Horse Andirons in Brass and Aluminum

1930’s Horse Andirons in Brass and Aluminum

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful pair of Horse Andirons made of brass heads on aluminum columns with brass bases. The andirons date from the 1930’s and are most likely American. The iron backs detach and...

Category

1930s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Brass Rectangular Andirons
Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Brass Rectangular Andirons

Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Brass Rectangular Andirons

Located in New York, NY

This ultra chic pair of custom andirons feature a minimalistic vertical rectangular front panel displayed in polished brass. They are fully customizable in terms of the dimensions an...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair of Federal Knife Blade Andirons with Brass Details
A Pair of Federal Knife Blade Andirons with Brass Details

A Pair of Federal Knife Blade Andirons with Brass Details

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of early 19th century American knife blade andirons with cast brass urn finials and desirable brass collar below the shaft, standing on arched legs and penny feet. Circa 1800

Category

Early 1800s American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Wrought Iron Andirons by Anonyme, France, Circa 1960, Animal Motif
Wrought Iron Andirons by Anonyme, France, Circa 1960, Animal Motif

Wrought Iron Andirons by Anonyme, France, Circa 1960, Animal Motif

Located in PARIS, FR

ANONYME Paire de chenets France, vers 1960 Fer forgé H : 24 cm / 12 cm / 38 cm Excellent état général. Quelques traces liées au temps et à l’usage. ANONYMOUS Pair of andirons Fran...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of English Regency Style Brass Cannonball Andirons
Pair of English Regency Style Brass Cannonball Andirons

Pair of English Regency Style Brass Cannonball Andirons

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome pair of English patinated brass andirons featuring large spherical cannonball finials. Made in the grand Regency taste each cannonball is supported by a pair a gracefully ar...

Category

20th Century English Regency Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Andiron 'The Fox' by Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna, Sweden, 1960s
Andiron 'The Fox' by Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna, Sweden, 1960s

Andiron 'The Fox' by Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna, Sweden, 1960s

By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A pair of sculptural andirons designed by Olle Hermansson and produced by Husqvarna, Sweden, mid 20th century. Expressive, zoomorphic forms in cast iron with a distinct graphic chara...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Provincial Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons with Brass Acorn F
French Provincial Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons with Brass Acorn F

French Provincial Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons with Brass Acorn F

Located in Lomita, CA

Revel in this distinguished pair of wrought iron and brass fireplace andirons displaying elegant French Provincial inspiration. Gracefully tapered uprights are crowned by warm brass ...

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1930s French Provincial Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

1940s Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - Jacques Adnet Style - France
1940s Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - Jacques Adnet Style - France

1940s Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - Jacques Adnet Style - France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

1940s Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - Jacques Adnet Style - France Very elegant pair of andirons made of wrought iron and brass. Typical design of the French Modernist ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons
Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons

Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Add a touch of history and elegance to your fireplace with this pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these andirons...

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Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass and Cast Iron Andirons, France, 1970s
Pair of Brass and Cast Iron Andirons, France, 1970s

Pair of Brass and Cast Iron Andirons, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Elegant pair of French andirons featuring polished brass fronts with spherical finials and sturdy cast iron log supports. Their minimalist geometric design reflects the refined aesth...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Cast Iron

Pair of Gilt Bronze Regency Firedogs, Attributed To Thomas Hope. England Ca 1803
Pair of Gilt Bronze Regency Firedogs, Attributed To Thomas Hope. England Ca 1803

Pair of Gilt Bronze Regency Firedogs, Attributed To Thomas Hope. England Ca 1803

By Thomas Hope

Located in Incline Village, NV

These firedogs (as they were referred to), while not really serving any utility, would have been used as decoration to enhance the visual aesthetics of the hearth, by being placed one to each side of the fireplace opening. I have attached 20 images to this listing. The last image shows how they would have been used in a fireplace setting. These highly ornate pair of gilt bronze firedogs are quite important and were, more than likely, the design of Thomas Hope (1769-1831), who created elaborate and innovative decorations whose features were influenced by his extensive travel through the Near East, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and Europe, over a ten year period. He was the foremost interior designer during the Regency period and developed luxurious surroundings for his two lavish London residences during the early 19th century. They were decorated with items of his own design, along with those he had accumulated and collected during his travels. He introduced to the British aristocracy the term "interior design". In terms of collecting, and the acquisition of fine art...

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

A Huge MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1970
A Huge MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1970

A Huge MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

An important, wide, high, pair of andirons, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Brutalist, to be attributed, massive wrought iron structures strongly characterized by their "ring heads" ...

Category

1970s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Art Deco Period Iron Brass Andirons France 1930
Pair French Art Deco Period Iron Brass Andirons France 1930

Pair French Art Deco Period Iron Brass Andirons France 1930

Located in New York, NY

A pair of handsome modern Art Deco period andirons from France circa 1930. Each piece is made of heavy cast iron and defined by the powerful line of patinated brass seen on each andi...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Cast iron andirons, France, 1960
Pair of Cast iron andirons, France, 1960

Pair of Cast iron andirons, France, 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of cast iron andirons, France, 1960s, with a simple and authentic design. These robust pieces feature a clean, forged metal structure, with a vertical stem topped by a rounded f...

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1960s French Industrial Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Spanish Wrought Iron Scrolled Spiral Fireplace Andirons Firedogs 26"
Antique Spanish Wrought Iron Scrolled Spiral Fireplace Andirons Firedogs 26"

Antique Spanish Wrought Iron Scrolled Spiral Fireplace Andirons Firedogs 26"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Spanish Revival painted wrought iron andirons / firedogs featuring scrolled bases, twisted mid section and studded spiral tops. Dimensions: 13" x 23.5" x 26" (width x Depth ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

American Brass Lemon Top Andirons
American Brass Lemon Top Andirons

American Brass Lemon Top Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good pair of American Federal period andirons with lemon finials on ring turned column base and standing on spurred legs ending in hoof feet. American circa 1820.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair of ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960
A Pair of ART-DECO BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960

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, square wrought iron structures morphing into enrolled heads remembering a plant o...

Category

1960s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984) Minimilist Fire Place Andirons
Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984) Minimilist Fire Place Andirons

Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984) Minimilist Fire Place Andirons

By Jacques Adnet

Located in CA, CA

A pair of Minimalist Andirons by Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984). With their simple, modern shape, clean lines and dark matte finish, these sculptural forms strike a balance between Adnet...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

English Regency Brass Fire Fender with Artistic Wire Work Gallery, Circa 1815
English Regency Brass Fire Fender with Artistic Wire Work Gallery, Circa 1815

English Regency Brass Fire Fender with Artistic Wire Work Gallery, Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency brass fire fender with artistic wire work gallery, original flanking tool holders, lower fluted banding with decorative shell & foliage motif, and resting on the orig...

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Arts and Crafts Andiron with Brass Filigree Top and Wrought Iron Bases
Arts and Crafts Andiron with Brass Filigree Top and Wrought Iron Bases

Arts and Crafts Andiron with Brass Filigree Top and Wrought Iron Bases

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Arts and Crafts style andirons, having brass filigree tops, with fine chased detailing, on elegant wrought iron bases. The andirons are in very fine, original, clean and...

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Andirons Bronze Attibuted Pierre Legrain
French Art Deco Andirons Bronze Attibuted Pierre Legrain

French Art Deco Andirons Bronze Attibuted Pierre Legrain

Located in New York, NY

A pair of stylized bronze flame aged bronze andirons attributed to Pierre Legrain. Attached to iron backs. An similar example sold at Sotheby’s sale 3944.

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron Ribbon Decorated  Andirons
Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron Ribbon Decorated  Andirons

Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron Ribbon Decorated Andirons

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron parcel Ebonized and Ribbon Decorated Andirons Measures 7.5" in width, 25.5" in depth and 16.5" tall.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1950
A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1950

A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1950

Located in PARIS, FR

A strong and singular pair of andirons, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Brutalist, to be attributed, massive wrought iron structures strongly characterised by their "ring heads" and ...

Category

1950s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Andirons, English, Wrought Iron, Fire Dog, Blacksmith, Victorian
Pair of Antique Andirons, English, Wrought Iron, Fire Dog, Blacksmith, Victorian

Pair of Antique Andirons, English, Wrought Iron, Fire Dog, Blacksmith, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique andirons. An English, blacksmith made wrought iron fire dog, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Charming pair of estate made fireplace andiro...

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage
Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage

Aesthetic Period Iron Lion Andirons by Arthur Osborne for Wellington & Burrage

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exceptionally rare pair of 1884 copper-plated lion andirons designed by Arthur Osborne for the Boston firm of Wellington & Burrage Household Art Rooms. While Osborne is more known...

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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Brass Caliber Andirons
Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Brass Caliber Andirons

Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Brass Caliber Andirons

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural and sophisticated pair of andirons were custom fabricated by artisans in New York State. Offering a vaguely figurative form, these brass andirons are composed of a bi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early Pair of Chippendale Andirons
Early Pair of Chippendale Andirons

Early Pair of Chippendale Andirons

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

Nice early pair of American Chippendale andirons. Both show the expected wear, normal and consistent with age.

Category

19th Century American Chippendale Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A POSTMODERN SPACE-AGE Wrough Iron & Steel ANDIRONS by JEAN PAUL, France 1970
A POSTMODERN SPACE-AGE Wrough Iron & Steel ANDIRONS by JEAN PAUL, France 1970

A POSTMODERN SPACE-AGE Wrough Iron & Steel ANDIRONS by JEAN PAUL, France 1970

By Jacques Charles, Maison Charles

Located in PARIS, FR

A spectacular and elegant "single" andiron, Neoclassical, Postmodern, Shabby-Chic, Space-Age, Seventies, formed by a wrought iron grid with an incredible stainless steel front sculpt...

Category

1970s French Space Age Vintage Andirons

Materials

Stainless Steel, Wrought Iron

Large 17th Century French Andirons, Cupdogs
Large 17th Century French Andirons, Cupdogs

Large 17th Century French Andirons, Cupdogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century andirons made of cast iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment in the house. T...

Category

17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dog Andirons
Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dog Andirons

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dog Andirons

Located in Northport, MI

A pair of late 19th century Victorian cast iron andirons featuring seated dog finials atop scrolled bases. The figures are well modeled with expressive detail, resting on ornate foli...

Category

Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Gothic Revival Foliage Fireplace Andirons in Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Foliage Fireplace Andirons in Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Foliage Fireplace Andirons in Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand Forged Italian Fireplace Andirons / Fire Dogs Italy, 1940s. This pair of andirons were entirely made by hand with scroll ending feet, scrolled top and foliage decorative details...

Category

20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron

Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's
Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's

Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Bronze & Cast Iron modernist screen with a smoked securit glass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Liberty & Co. Copper & Wrought Iron Fire-Screen Depicting Galleon & Dragon Sail
Liberty & Co. Copper & Wrought Iron Fire-Screen Depicting Galleon & Dragon Sail

Liberty & Co. Copper & Wrought Iron Fire-Screen Depicting Galleon & Dragon Sail

By John Pearson, Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co., attributed to John Pearson or John Williams. An Arts & Crafts copper and wrought iron fire-screen, with cold rivetted construction to the edges and a hand-hammered ga...

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Hand-Forged Folk Art Andirons
Hand-Forged Folk Art Andirons

Hand-Forged Folk Art Andirons

Located in Portland, OR

Incredible pair of artist-made andirons. Wrought iron forms are minimalist yet striking. Well executed by a skilled craftsman, they are a bit whimsical and could work in a variety of...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Bronze Andirons - a Pair
Art Nouveau Bronze Andirons - a Pair

Art Nouveau Bronze Andirons - a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of art nouveau period bronze andirons. Large C-scrolls are each adorned with a five-pointed flower and blades of grass at the base. Dimensions per andiron.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Jacques Adnet, Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, 1930s
Jacques Adnet, Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, 1930s

Jacques Adnet, Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, 1930s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This pair of andirons, designed by Jacques Adnet in France during the 1930s, exemplifies the transition from traditional Art Deco to early French Modernism. The structure features a ...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Etched Brass Federal Andirons
Etched Brass Federal Andirons

Etched Brass Federal Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of federal andirons in polished brass with decorative urn and leaf etching to front faces, having turned finials and spurred knees to legs with well-formed ball and eagle talo...

Category

1880s American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Quality Pair Antique Brass Cannonball Andirons
Quality Pair Antique Brass Cannonball Andirons

Quality Pair Antique Brass Cannonball Andirons

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With cannonball tops on ring shaped supports mounted on scrolled legs with ball feet. The curved back long iron stand with ball finials. Dimensions: H. 21", W. 12 3/4", Depth 19" C...

Category

19th Century Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Antique Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A decorative Victorian cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usable as...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Intricate 19th Century Brass Fireplace Fender
Intricate 19th Century Brass Fireplace Fender

Intricate 19th Century Brass Fireplace Fender

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional ornate brass fireplace fender, in excellent, original, clean and ready to use condition. The fender features a brass rod structure with thick cast brass decorative foliat...

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

A BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1970
A BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1970

A BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

A simple and strong, pair of andirons, Neoclassical, Brutalist, to be attributed, massive wrought iron structures with interesting "twirl" effect, strongly caracterised by their "Fle...

Category

1970s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Antique Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Pair Of Antique Iron George Washington Figural Andirons

Pair Of Antique Iron George Washington Figural Andirons

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of antique George Washington figural andirons (also known as fire dogs) made of cast iron. These fireplace accessories depict the first U.S. President in military uniform, stand...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Constructivist Distressed Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970's
Pair of Constructivist Distressed Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970's

Pair of Constructivist Distressed Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970's

Located in New York, NY

Graphic constructivist wrought iron andirons with tappered end. In fair vintage condition. Can be partially polished or fully sanded (at extra charge). These andirons will ship from ...

Category

1970s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Huge Antique Iron Cannonball Andirons
Huge Antique Iron Cannonball Andirons

Huge Antique Iron Cannonball Andirons

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of very large gutsy antique black iron cannonball andirons. Circa 1910 24” H x 14” W x 22” D

Category

1910s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique and Vintage Andirons

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.