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Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Pair of Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s
Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Pair of Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s

Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Pair of Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Pair of Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s Set of 2 andirons entirely made of wrought iron. Typical design of the French Art Deco / Modernist era. ...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Cast Iron

Mid-20th Century Reclaimed French Wrought Iron Overdoor Arch, Seurre
Mid-20th Century Reclaimed French Wrought Iron Overdoor Arch, Seurre

Mid-20th Century Reclaimed French Wrought Iron Overdoor Arch, Seurre

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A reclaimed French wrought iron overdoor arch from Seurre in Burgundy, dating to the mid-20th century. Formed in a graceful demi-lune silhouette with radiating bars and restrained sc...

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1950s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of FRENCH Classic NEOCLASSICAL Iron & Bronze ANDIRONS, France 1950
A Pair of FRENCH Classic NEOCLASSICAL Iron & Bronze ANDIRONS, France 1950

A Pair of FRENCH Classic NEOCLASSICAL Iron & Bronze ANDIRONS, France 1950

Located in PARIS, FR

A beautiful and luxurious pair of andirons, French Classics, NeoClassical, Shabby-Chic, wrought iron structures with a classical architectural bronze decoration, to be attributed, F...

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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period andirons made of bronze and forged iron with a newly forged grate. The condition is good.   

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, by JP RICKAERT France 1970
A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, by JP RICKAERT France 1970

A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, by JP RICKAERT France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

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

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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel

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...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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

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

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Firedogs or Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III Period andirons made of wrought iron and brass. The andirons are in a good condition.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought 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 ...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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

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.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 19th Century
Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 19th Century

Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of andchers or andirons wrought iron and brass. Fire dogs in the style Grandy Fils 19th century. Good antique condition Shipping: 47 / 43 / 42!! cm 7 kg.     

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Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Art Deco Polished Brass Large Andirons ca' 1950's
Art Deco Polished Brass Large Andirons ca' 1950's

Art Deco Polished Brass Large Andirons ca' 1950's

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of large, heavy and well made Art Deco style andirons made by Wm. H. Jackson Co, NYC, ca' 1950's. Polished brass and wrought iron.

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Joigny French Wrought Iron Overdoor Panel with Sunburst Design
Joigny French Wrought Iron Overdoor Panel with Sunburst Design

Joigny French Wrought Iron Overdoor Panel with Sunburst Design

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A hand-forged wrought iron architectural overdoor panel from Joigny, France, formed in an elegant demi-lune silhouette with radiating bars and delicate scrolling ornament. The balanc...

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Early 20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1960, France.
Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1960, France.

Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1960, France.

Located in Brussels, BE

Very elegant fireplace grate, circa 1960, France. Wrought-iron bars, 2 decorative brass balls. Dimensions: 49 cm W, 39 cm D, 24 cm H. Good condition. All purchases are covered by our...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought 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

1920s Pair Wrought Iron Andirons / Fire Dogs With Brass Urns Made In France.
1920s Pair Wrought Iron Andirons / Fire Dogs With Brass Urns Made In France.

1920s Pair Wrought Iron Andirons / Fire Dogs With Brass Urns Made In France.

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A decorative pair of French fireplace andirons, or fire dogs, dating from around 1920. Each piece is constructed from blackened iron and finished with an ornamental brass finial. Th...

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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought 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

Arts & Crafts Samuel Yellin Style Wrought Iron And Brass Gargoyle Andirons
Arts & Crafts Samuel Yellin Style Wrought Iron And Brass Gargoyle Andirons

Arts & Crafts Samuel Yellin Style Wrought Iron And Brass Gargoyle Andirons

By Samuel Yellin

Located in New York, NY

Arts & Crafts Samuel Yellin Style Wrought Iron And Brass Gargoyle Andirons. Hand Forged. Good overall condition, ready to use.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought 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 ...

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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-20th Century Reclaimed French Wrought Iron Overdoor Arch, Saint Vallier
Mid-20th Century Reclaimed French Wrought Iron Overdoor Arch, Saint Vallier

Mid-20th Century Reclaimed French Wrought Iron Overdoor Arch, Saint Vallier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A reclaimed French wrought iron overdoor arch from Saint Vallier in Burgundy, dating to the mid-20th century. Formed in a graceful demi-lune silhouette with radiating bars and restra...

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Early 20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought 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...

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought 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.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair Louis XVI Style Brass Fireplace Andirons Chenets
Pair Louis XVI Style Brass Fireplace Andirons Chenets

Pair Louis XVI Style Brass Fireplace Andirons Chenets

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This impressive pair of French bronze chenets, or fireplace andirons, dating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, represents an exceptionally decorative interpretatio...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900
Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900

Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of andirons of the made circa 1900 Wrought iron firedogs France Good condition Shipping: 52 / 28 / 44 cm 4 kg.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique Toucy Iron Fanlight Overdoor Panel, France
Antique Toucy Iron Fanlight Overdoor Panel, France

Antique Toucy Iron Fanlight Overdoor Panel, France

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique hand-forged wrought iron architectural overdoor panel from Toucy, France, formed in an elegant demi-lune silhouette with radiating bars and intricate scrolling ornament. T...

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1940s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.

Category

17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 18th century French Gothic period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fit for use in the fireplace.

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Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Yellow / Amber Blown Glass Eyes
Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Yellow / Amber Blown Glass Eyes

Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Yellow / Amber Blown Glass Eyes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of cast iron owl-form andirons on arched branch uprights fitted to billet bars (ca. 1930s, USA). The blown glass yellow/amber eyes, which emit a warm glow when placed in front o...

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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Andirons, France, Animal Motif, Zoomorphic, Mid-century, 1950 1960
Wrought Iron Andirons, France, Animal Motif, Zoomorphic, Mid-century, 1950 1960

Wrought Iron Andirons, France, Animal Motif, Zoomorphic, Mid-century, 1950 1960

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 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...

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Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons
Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons

Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

Ball top with scrolled legs and brass ball feet. Newly polished.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

French 17th Century Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
French 17th Century Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

French 17th Century Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.

Category

17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Italian Baroque Wrought Iron And Brass Andirons
Pair Of Italian Baroque Wrought Iron And Brass Andirons

Pair Of Italian Baroque Wrought Iron And Brass Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

Each with brass ball finials with wrought iron support with spiral twist and brass ball accents. Gothic trefoil arched base with scroll feet.

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1680s Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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...

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Mid-20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period French Andirons
Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period French Andirons

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 good condition. .

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

An ART-DECO MODERNIST Ebony & Copper DOCUMENT HOLDER, DUDOUYT Style, France 1930
An ART-DECO MODERNIST Ebony & Copper DOCUMENT HOLDER, DUDOUYT Style, France 1930

An ART-DECO MODERNIST Ebony & Copper DOCUMENT HOLDER, DUDOUYT Style, France 1930

Located in PARIS, FR

A large and rigorous rectangular Art Deco, Modernist, Constructivist document holder, in superb Macassar ebony: a rectangular base serving as a plinth for 2 document storage "racks" ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Copper

Samuel Marx Attributed Moderne Aluminum Andirons
Samuel Marx Attributed Moderne Aluminum Andirons

Samuel Marx Attributed Moderne Aluminum Andirons

By Samuel Marx

Located in Sharon, CT

In the manner of the Chicago Architect and Moderne Decor Master- Samuel Marx. A vertical rectangular shaft of aluminum horizontally punctured with a blackened solid copper cylinder. ...

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1930s American Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Mid-20th Century Reclaimed French Wrought Iron Overdoor Arch
Mid-20th Century Reclaimed French Wrought Iron Overdoor Arch

Mid-20th Century Reclaimed French Wrought Iron Overdoor Arch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A reclaimed French wrought iron overdoor arch dating to the mid-20th century, formed in a graceful demi-lune silhouette with radiating bars and restrained scrolling ornament. The bal...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Décalé" Asymmetrical Andirons - France 1970's
"Décalé" Asymmetrical Andirons - France 1970's

"Décalé" Asymmetrical Andirons - France 1970's

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1970's French steel architectural andirons featuring an asymmetrical shape.

Category

1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Petite Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Key Hole Andirons / Fire Dogs
Pair of Antique Petite Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Key Hole Andirons / Fire Dogs

Pair of Antique Petite Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Key Hole Andirons / Fire Dogs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arts & Crafts era cast iron uprights attached to iron billet bars (ca. late 19th Century, USA). Petite form with minimal, round 'key-hole' design suitable for smaller fireplaces. Due...

Category

19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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 cast iron and brass andirons, France, 1950
Pair of cast iron and brass andirons, France, 1950

Pair of cast iron and brass andirons, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant pair of French andirons dating from the 1950s, combining cast iron and brass. These andirons are distinguished by their curved legs and decorative brass ball, bringing a c...

Category

1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Overdoor Panel, Luzy France, 1950, Half Moon
Antique Wrought Iron Overdoor Panel, Luzy France, 1950, Half Moon

Antique Wrought Iron Overdoor Panel, Luzy France, 1950, Half Moon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique hand-forged wrought iron architectural overdoor panel from Luzy, France, formed in an elegant half moon silhouette with radiating bars and abundant scrolling ornament. The...

Category

1950s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Hessian Soldier Figural Cast Iron Sculptures (No back legs included.)
Antique Hessian Soldier Figural Cast Iron Sculptures (No back legs included.)

Antique Hessian Soldier Figural Cast Iron Sculptures (No back legs included.)

Located in Hyattsville, MD

American. c.1900-1920. Pair of Hessian Soldier Andirons. The cast iron is retaining an exceptional polychromed surface. Each Solider as photo'd weighs 12 lb 5 oz. (12.3125 lb / 5.58...

Category

Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brutalist "Losange" Andirons - France 1970's
Pair of Brutalist "Losange" Andirons - France 1970's

Pair of Brutalist "Losange" Andirons - France 1970's

Located in New York, NY

Pair of brutalist solid forged steel andirons with a unique diamond shaped "losange" industrial heads. France 1970's.

Category

1970s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel

Empire Cast Iron & Brass Andirons - Napoleon III Style, France Late 19th century
Empire Cast Iron & Brass Andirons - Napoleon III Style, France Late 19th century

Empire Cast Iron & Brass Andirons - Napoleon III Style, France Late 19th century

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Empire Cast Iron & Brass Andirons - Napoleon III Style, France Late 19th century Elegant pair of French andirons entirely made of black cast iron and brass, late 19th century. ...

Category

1890s French Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron, Cast Iron

Italian Minimal Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s
Italian Minimal Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s

Italian Minimal Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Italian Minimal Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s

Category

1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.

Category

Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought 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.