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Andirons For Sale
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16th-17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Impressive 16th-17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and cups to keep drinks warm. The andirons are therefore also called...
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Early 17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hammered and Wrought Iron Snails Andirons in the Style of Schenck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This exceptional pair of andirons is made of a hammered wrought iron. This beautiful work represents "Snails" with their simple faces and their shells are symbolized by a very fine w...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Brass and Iron Fireplace Screen with Decorative Wire Work, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and iron fireplace screen with pleasing decorative wire work, Early 19th century.
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Monumental Wrought Iron Fire Guard with Decorative Fire Back, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English monumental wrought iron fire guard with decorative scrolled medallion fire back and flanking wax candle holders, Mid-18th century. Measurements Andirons 66.75 tall, 65 wide,...
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1750s English George II Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIII andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Massive Pair of Cast Brass Chenet Andirons Mythological
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive pair of cast brass Chenet andiorns. The mythological figures representing Hercules in mirror image rest on elaborate bases with winged and scaled dragons with three paw...
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Mid-20th Century European Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Brass and Polished Steel Chenet with Scrolled Foliage Medallion. C. 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Regency brass and polished steel fire place Chenet with scrolled foliage medallion, flanking brass balls, and centered polished steel rail. Early 19th century.
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1810s French Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Edgar Brandt, Pair of Massive Andirons in Iron, circa 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of massive andirons, circa 1920 A pair of hammered wrought iron andirons, decorated with pinnacles and scrolls. Signed. Measures: H 80 cm (H 31...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Selection of Modern Fire Tools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Fire Tools, circa 1950s-1960s. From left to right as seen in the first photo, they are: 1) Italian hand-hammered iron fire tools, Italy, circa 1950s. They measure 38" H x 10" W x 9" D and are priced at $1600 for the set. 2) Sculptural Firestarter, designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller, American, circa 1950s. It measures 12" H x 6.5" W and is priced at $850. 3) Chrome and Lucite fire tool...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Donald Deskey Style Andirons, Brass Buckles and Wrought Iron
Located in New York, NY
Donald Deskey style andirons, brass buckles and wrought iron. Handsome pair of modernist andirons with square brass buckle fronts, semicircle bases and wr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Jan Barboglio Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jan Barboglio wrought iron andirons Fine pair of designer andirons. Each andiron is handmade and in excellent condition. The andirons have ...
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Late 20th Century American Rococo Andirons

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modernist Machined Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand machined, tall, and statuesque brass andirons in the Bauhaus style. Brass has mellowed and retained an even patina. Well proportioned. In excellent antique condition wi...
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1930s American Minimalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hand-Wrought Black Iron Snake Andirons
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage pair of hand-wrought black iron snake form andirons.
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0567 A pair of tall wrought iron andirons with drop-ring pendants, delicate penny feet, and large polished brass ball finials, circa 190...
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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Flanking Brass Ball Wrought Iron Rampant Lion Andirons, C. 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English wrought iron andirons with flanking brass balls, spiral columns, squared plinths with matching faceted iron log stops, centered mounted shield with rampant brass lion...
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1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th-20th Century Dutch Decorative Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century Dutch firedogs with dog heads. For decorative purposes in front of the fireplace only.
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20th Century Dutch Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Melon Top Andirons, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English wrought iron and brass melon top andirons with hand chased finials, flanking spit hooks, matching ball log stops, and terminating on decorative scrolled stylized legs...
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1820s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Wrought Iron and Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Penny Feet, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron and brass urn finial andirons with decorative scrolled circular squared plinths, flanking spit hooks, original iron dog legs, and terminating on scrolled legs w...
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Wrought iron and Brass Urn Finial Andirons. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron and brass andirons with urn top finials, scrolled circular squared plinths, spit hooks, and terminating on penny feet. ...
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Wrought Iron & Brass Urn Finial Fluted Andirons with Spit Hooks C. 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron and brass urn finial andirons with upper scrolled decorative floral motif, fluted centered columns, flanking lower spit hooks, and resting on the original scrol...
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

English Modernist Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century English andirons made of wrought iron. The style is Modernist. The condition is good.  
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20th Century British Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mission Arts & Crafts Wrought Cast Iron Long Fireplace Andirons & Base, 3pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts wrought cast iron long fireplace andirons and base - 3pc set. Item features 2 swing arms for pots, large iron drop ring...
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Late 19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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

Continental Baroque Wrought Iron Lion Head Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Continental 18th century pair of wrought iron andirons with finely detailed lion heads. The pair was made in Europe during the 18th century and is in great antique condition with age...
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Diminutive Andirons , C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass ball top diminutive andirons with centered spiral columns, scrolled plinths with spit hooks, original chased dog legs, and resting on decorati...
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1840s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of cast Iron Musketeers Andirons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Musketeers andirons is made of cast iron. They are very unusual and decorative. These are a French work, circa 1950.
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1950s French Louis XIV Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Ring Finial and Vine Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron andirons with a circular ring finial, intertwined vine, twisted center column on ringed squared plinth, decorative scroll work, and terminating on original...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mythological Horned Creatures, French Andirons
Located in East Hampton, NY
These very rare andirons are from Art Deco period, mythological animals with horns in brass. Very heavy and well crafted.
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Andirons and Tool Set
Located in St. Louis, MO
Heavy and well made handwrought Arts & Crafts andirons with matching tool set. Older repaint. Nice vintage condition. Tools 46" H x 20" W 10.75" D.
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Donald Deskey Nickel Blade Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modernist andirons in blackened iron with a polished nickel blades. Designed by Donald Deskey for Bennett. Mint restored. On display at 200 Lexington...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron, Nickel

American Modernist Andirons in Steel and Iron
Located in New York, NY
American Modernist pair of andirons made in steel and iron. The pair was made during the circa 1930s-1940s in the United States and has decorative pine cone finials. In great vintage...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Iron North Wind and Dolphin Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
From a celebrities Southampton, NY oceanfront estate. Large iron, north wind and dolphin andirons. These andirons can be shipped UPS.
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1990s Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Very Fine Work, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of wrought iron andirons is made of worked iron oak leaves, twisted iron pieces. This is a very fine work. Amazing quality. These andirons are French and have bee...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Custom Art Deco Style Skyscraper Andirons Displayed in Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
These custom Art Deco style andirons feature a stepped streamlined design with a inverted curve at the top of the structure. They are fully cus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of large 19th century cast iron andirons from Normandy. Measures: 10" L x 18" W x 27.5" H.
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1890s European Medieval Antique Andirons

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair English Arts & Crafts-Style Hammered Bronze Andirons circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
A truly unusual and unique item. Heavy cast bronze andirons in the Arts & Crafts style. Unlike anything we have ever found in Europe. circa 1930s. Solidly and expertly made. Measure...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Donald Deskey Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist andirons in blackened iron with a polished brass blades. Designed by Donald Deskey for Bennett. Mint restored.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 18th Century.
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1780s French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic Large Arts & Crafts Cannonball Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large wrought iron cannonball andirons in very fine original condition, ready to use. Period Arts & Crafts, Mission metalwork, fine craftsmanship a...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Pair of 17th Century Style Italian Wrought / Forged Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 17th century style Italian wrought / forged andirons 27.5" H Heavy forged iron bar wrought into a twisted and curvilinear Baroque form. Formed and constructed in the period...
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1880s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.  
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Regal Pair of Black Cast Iron Crown Motife Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome pair of black cast iron English 19th century andirons having regal crowns at the tops.
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Early Pair of Andirons" Signed and Dated, Bradley & Hubbard, 1886, Made in USA
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of Andirons are made of cast wrought iron depicting the face of a roaring gargoyle with a, serpentine, detailed body. The stamp of B &H is on the back side along with the origin...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Andirons

18th-19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.    
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Painted Andirons, circa 1910
Located in North Miami, FL
Perfectly patinated early 20th century Arts & Crafts handwrought andirons feature white-painted cast iron monks.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Elegant Pair of Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century polished steel firedogs. The shaped feet surmounted by tapering shaft with square finial to top. Measures: Height: 700 mm 27 1/2 in Width: 250 mm ...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

1950s Iron Horseshoe Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s iron horseshoe andirons.
Category

1950s Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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.
Category

17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Flame Finial Lemon Top and Wrought Iron Andirons. C. 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass flame finial lemon top and wrought iron andirons with centered circular faceted columns, squared plinths, original dog legs, and terminating on scrolled legs w...
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons, French, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron with a brass decoration on the front. This is a French work. Arts & Crafts, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist wrought iron andirons have pure lines and are very elegant. Very nice quality with rivets. French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair Of Sea Horse Andirons by Oscar Bach
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylized, sea-horse andirons by Oscar Bach.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs. Louis XV period. The condition is good.
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron George Washington Campaign Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron George Washington andirons with GW campaigning in Military attire erected on decorative star plinths with step b...
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1840s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chippendale Revival Andirons with Beehive Tops
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of brass andirons, early 20th century Chippendale style andirons. Overall very good condition, showing minor wear, normal and consistent with age and use.
Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons. The andirons are made or wrought iron and have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.  
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Faux Painted Bronze Foliage Andirons, C. 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and faux painted bronze andirons with flanking foliage finials, spiral and ringed centered columns, squared foliage plinths, matching rear dog legs, an...
Category

1890s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Donald Deskey Andirons, Brass, Signed Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Donald Deskey andirons, brass, signed Bennett. In original unrestored condition. The brass elements have a warm, naturally aged patina with minor discoloration and slight corruption ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

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.

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