Pair Art & Craft Decorative Brass Andirons, circa 1900, England
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of decorative brass andirons, circa 1910, England Polished brass, wrought iron. Dimensions: 19 cm D, 16 cm W, 22 cm H. Good original condition. All purchases are covered by our ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Bronze & Cast Iron modernist screen with a smoked securit glass
Bronze
Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984) Minimilist Andirons
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...
Iron
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...
Wrought Iron
$270 / item
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...
Steel
$650 / set
French Pair of Hand Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming pair of French hand-forged, wrought iron fireplace andirons–or chenets–made in the 19th century. Somewhat Gothic in style, they have a reddish brown patina from oxidation ...
Iron
$331 / item
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...
Steel
Hand Forged French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century French Gothic Period andirons made of hand forged wrought iron. With cups to keep drinks or soup warm. Also with spit hooks at different heights for grilling food. The ...
Wrought Iron
Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Folk Art Quality Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes and lightly articulated feathers. They are perched on arched twisted tree branches with long iron bars on the back. Dim...
Iron
$228 / item
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...
Steel
$234 / item
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...
Wrought Iron
Gilt Space Needle Andirons Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century modern gilt andirons based on the Seattle Space Needle, American, circa 1960s.
Metal, Iron
English Victorian 4 Piece Fire Tools Set
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style 4 piece brass fireplace tool set having a circular base with ball finial tops
Brass
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...
Wrought Iron
$2,200 / set
French 18th Century Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A towering pair of 18th century French forged, wrought iron andiron-chenets to watch over the hearth. They include a small basket at the top for warming, the rim impressed with a geo...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,510 / set
Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
17th century andirons with oil lamp application / holder. (restored) Weight: 56 lbs / 25 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and firep...
Wrought Iron
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 ...
Wrought Iron
$3,005 / set
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s Beautiful Hand Craftmanship.
Wrought Iron
1950s Iron and Brass Andirons Attributed to Donald Deskey- A Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Striking pair of Andirons attributed to Donald Deskey. Great form and scale. Very commanding design. Will be dissembled lightly for shipping purposes unless told otherwise by buyer....
Brass, Iron
$913Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the period Louis XV, wrought iron. This pair of andirons, which was made in the 18th century are a typical decoration of its period "the Classical period" curved ...
Wrought Iron
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...
Iron
Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960
By Donald Deskey, English Bellows
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage Original Donald Deskey Pair Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons. Featuring a heavy balanced cast iron framework, curved J shape design in flat bar Black Iron strapping,...
Brass, Iron
$2,254 / set
Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
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 have a natural brown patina. Upon reques...
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th 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.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1950, France.
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century fireplace grate, circa 1950, France. Wrought-iron bars finished with decorative brass balls. Dimensions: 50 cm W, 35 cm D, 23 cm H. All purchases are covered by o...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of late 19th century French andirons, in France called ‘Chenets’. Richley decorated with scrolls on the front fries. Standing on fluting columns with a flower garland and with...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons, firedogs, made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
A Pair of BRUTALIST MODERNIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of powerful BRUTALIST MODERNIST andirons, massive wrought iron structures, 2 arch decorative structures enhancing a massive ring on each piece, to be attributed, France 1960.
Wrought Iron
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Andirons, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of Art Nouveau Andirons by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, circa 1900. Exceptional pair of French Art Nouveau andirons by Louis Majorelle, created in Nancy, France, circa 1900. Crafted...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
A Pair of ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb pair of sensual + historical... Art Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, massive and thin wrought iron andirons, to be attributed, France 1930.
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully forged and carved. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Decorative Steel and Brass Andirons, circa 1960, France.
By Jacques Adnet, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Brussels, BE
Very chic pair of midcentury decorative andirons, circa 1960, France. Polished brass sphere, brushed steel, brushed brass, wrought iron. Dimensions: 29 cm H, 38 cm D, 16 cm W. Good o...
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Donald Deskey Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of mid century andirons in mirror image crafted from brass and black iron, attributed to Donald Deskey. Brass has a beautiful golden patina.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Of Renaissance Revival Bronze Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
19th century copies of renaissance examples each with lions over cartouches and bracket legs with winged caryatids. The design of these is very reminiscent of Jacque I Androuet du C...
Bronze
Pair of American Polished Brass Dolphin Andirons with Matching Log Stops, C 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished brass dolphin andirons with rectangular step back molded plinths, matching dolphin log stops, and retain the original ...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Hand-Wrought Iron Serpent Andirons, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
They stopped us mid-stride—the way only true originals can. This pair of early–mid 20th century hand-wrought iron andirons—possibly French, possibly American—feel less like hearth to...
Wrought Iron
20th Century Pair of Gilt and Blackened Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Madrid, ES
A striking pair of fire dogs (andirons) in Quinet style crafted in wrought iron with giltwood architectural uprights. The design features tall obelisk-form finials with faceted surf...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen Decorated with a Greyhound
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen Decorated with a Greyhound
Iron
$12,000 / set
Pair of English Adam Brass Corinthian Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Adam-style (19/20th Century) brass andirons with column design and Corinthian capital surmounted with urn with flame finial. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Brass
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron perched owl andirons with original glass eyes and rear dog legs. Boston, MA, Late 19th century.
Iron
English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast bronze fire place fender with decorative scrolled acanthus motif, upper flanking griffons with lower centered wind god flanked by finial urns, pierced bulbous floral gal...
Bronze
French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good...
Iron
Pair of modernist wrought iron andirons, France, 1950's, mid century
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, heavy wrought iron andirons.
Wrought Iron
Pair of 1950s French Andirons – Black Cast Iron with Brass Finials
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of 1950s French Andirons – Black Cast Iron with Brass Finials Description: This elegant pair of French andirons was crafted in the 1950s, combining the strength of black cast i...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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.
Wrought Iron
$6,845Sale Price / set|63% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt bronze and silver plated bronze chenets, each surmounted by a triton blowing a seashell Horn, resting on a pierced roca...
Bronze
A Pair of BRUTALIST NEOCLASSICAL Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A very massive, heavy and strong, Modernist, Neoclassical, Brutalist, pair of andirons, to be attributed. Massive geometric wrought iron structures holding thick iron spheres on thei...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Hammered and Polished Steel and Brass Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Hammered Steel and Brass Andirons. Measures 10" in width, 18" in depth, 24.5" in height.
Brass, Steel
Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston
By Howe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of early 20th century cast figural Owl Andirons by Howe manufacturing of Boston Mass. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear all or...
Iron
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian wrought iron dragon andirons, 1920s Fireplace set - Antique Measures : 20x40cm H:42cm Pair of wrought iron andirons in the shape of dragon bodies and ring handles. The drago...
Iron
Pair of Federal Cannonball Iron and Brass Andirons, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Early 19th Century Federal iron and Brass Large Cannon Ball Andirons. Measures 13.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 21" in height.
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Cast Iron Figural Andirons Santa Claus by Virginia Metal Crafters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron Santa Claus andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters c1950. Excellent castings, very detailed with Santa having toys and presents ...
Iron
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...
Stainless Steel, Wrought Iron
$3,300 / set
Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of Italian wrought Iron andirons in the form of horses.
Brocade
Vintage Regency French Figurative Andirons - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These exquisite vintage French andirons represent a sophisticated blend of Regency and Empire design motifs. Cast in durable iron, each piece features a masterfully detailed figurati...
Other
$1,172 / set
French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Hand forged 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The tops of the andirons have the shape of a bulls head. The andirons have spit ho...
Wrought Iron
$6,900 / set
18th c. Bronze and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tall dark bronze and wrought iron 18th century andirons featuring dragon head spit supports on hand-forged wrought iron shafts with chiselled punchwork decoration and a central lozen...
Bronze, Iron
Brutalist “trident” Andirons, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Solid Wrought iron andirons with a clover detail.
Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
Wrought Iron
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.
