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Pair Art & Craft Decorative Brass Andirons, circa 1900, England
Pair Art & Craft Decorative Brass Andirons, circa 1900, England

Pair Art & Craft Decorative Brass Andirons, circa 1900, England

By Christopher Dresser

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 ...

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Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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

Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984) Minimilist 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

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

English Victorian 4 Piece Fire Tools Set
English Victorian 4 Piece Fire Tools Set

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

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

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...

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1950, France.
Mid-Century Decorative Fireplace Grate, circa 1950, France.

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...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Hand Forged French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century Period
Hand Forged French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century Period

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 ...

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17th Century French Gothic 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

Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes
Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes

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...

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

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

Wrought Iron

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Andirons, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1900
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Andirons, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1900

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Andirons, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1900

By Louis Majorelle

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...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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

Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century

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 ...

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Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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.

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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Hammered and Polished Steel and Brass Andirons
Pair of Hammered and Polished Steel and Brass Andirons

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.

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Gilt Space Needle Andirons Mid Century Modern
Gilt Space Needle Andirons Mid Century Modern

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.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs
Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs

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...

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17th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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.

Category

1960s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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...

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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960
Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960

Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960

By English Bellows, Donald Deskey

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,...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style
Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style

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...

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of MCM Brass and Iron Sculptural Andirons, circa 1960
Pair of MCM Brass and Iron Sculptural Andirons, circa 1960

Pair of MCM Brass and Iron Sculptural Andirons, circa 1960

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A pair of mid-century modern andirons, rare for two reasons: they are different from each other, and their design is artistic and sculptural. In the last photo, you can see how we fo...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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

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...

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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers

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...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 18th Century Forged Iron Andirons
French 18th Century Forged Iron Andirons

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...

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18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought 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...

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1970s French Space Age Vintage Andirons

Materials

Stainless Steel, Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Style Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XIV Style Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XIV Style Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Decorative brass andirons with decorative bar, Louis XIV Style. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 1000 li...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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

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.

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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

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.

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1890s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets

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...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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 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...

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Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1950s French Andirons – Black Cast Iron with Brass Finials
Pair of 1950s French Andirons – Black Cast Iron with Brass Finials

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...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Sculptural Wrought Iron Pair Of Dragons Andirons, circa 1960, France.
Sculptural Wrought Iron Pair Of Dragons Andirons, circa 1960, France.

Sculptural Wrought Iron Pair Of Dragons Andirons, circa 1960, France.

By Samuel Yellin

Located in Brussels, BE

Impressive pair of dragon andirons, circa 1960, France. Blackened wrought iron. Dimensions: 55 cm D, 44 cm H, 18 cm W. Good condition. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protecti...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools

Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools

Located in Lisse, NL

Imagine these in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides. These beautifully and all handcrafted, large and fire-gilt bronze andirons are made to stand in your fireplace ...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron, Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Polished Brass Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Polished Brass Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Polished Brass Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Louis XIV style andirons made of polished brass and wrought iron. The condition is good. The andirons are fit for use in the fireplace.

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

A Pair of Decorative Brass Scroll Andirons
A Pair of Decorative Brass Scroll Andirons

A Pair of Decorative Brass Scroll Andirons

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of hand polished, decorative brass, scroll andirons. Heavy and very well made, thick gage.

Category

1950s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

20th Century Pair of Gilt and Blackened Wrought Iron Andirons
20th Century Pair of Gilt and Blackened Wrought Iron Andirons

20th Century Pair of Gilt and Blackened Wrought Iron Andirons

By Jacques Quinet

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...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought 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 ...

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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Stylized Animals, France, 1950s
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Stylized Animals, France, 1950s

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Stylized Animals, France, 1950s

By Edouard Schenck, Atelier Marolles, (After) Gio Ponti, Jean Touret

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An elegant pair of wrought iron andirons made in France in the 1950s. The design features stylized animal forms — likely dogs or dachshunds — rendered with the sculptural minimalism ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Louis XV style andirons made of wrought iron. The patina of the andirons is brown. Upon request it can be made black. The condition is good.   

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Federal Cannonball Iron and Brass Andirons, Circa 1800s
Pair of Federal Cannonball Iron and Brass Andirons, Circa 1800s

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.

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Andirons, Brass & Iron, or Bronze Good Queen Anne, England
Andirons, Brass & Iron, or Bronze Good Queen Anne, England

Andirons, Brass & Iron, or Bronze Good Queen Anne, England

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Excellent quality.The back is made of wrought iron and the rest of bronze. Normal patina due to the passage of time and use. They keep their patina so that the buyer can choose whe...

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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers

17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIII fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from ...

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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Andirons by Melchiorre Bega in Aluminum and Iron, Italy, 1960
Rare Pair of Andirons by Melchiorre Bega in Aluminum and Iron, Italy, 1960

Rare Pair of Andirons by Melchiorre Bega in Aluminum and Iron, Italy, 1960

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A striking and highly avant-garde pair of andirons designed by Melchiorre Bega in 1960. Crafted in a bold combination of aluminum and iron, these pieces stand out for their sculptura...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Aluminum, 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

Pair Brass Modern Scroll Andirons
Pair Brass Modern Scroll Andirons

Pair Brass Modern Scroll Andirons

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Distinctive pair of heavy thick brass or brass "S" scroll shaped mid century style andirons.

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1970s North American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Minimalist Wrought Iron Andirons with Polished Brass Hoop Handles - 1970
Pair of Minimalist Wrought Iron Andirons with Polished Brass Hoop Handles - 1970

Pair of Minimalist Wrought Iron Andirons with Polished Brass Hoop Handles - 1970

Located in New York, NY

Chic and minimalist pair of wrought iron andirons with polished brass hoop handles and finishing balls. In fair vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be re...

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1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Pair Of St Nicholas Cast Iron Andirons
Pair Of St Nicholas Cast Iron Andirons

Pair Of St Nicholas Cast Iron Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

Cast as figures of a standing Santa holding toys.

Category

1880s American Late Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950
Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950

Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950

Located in CA, CA

A beautiful pair of Italian wrought Iron andirons in the form of horses.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brocade

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.