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Andirons For Sale
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19th Century French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Gothic style andirons. The tops of the andirons consist of bull heads which is characteristic for this type of andirons. In France these andirons are called 'land...
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Tall Pair of French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of tall 19th century French hand-forged andirons.
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic fire dogs made of cast iron. This type of andirons are also called cup dogs. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
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. ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Basket Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of bold and masculine patinated wrought iron andirons with basket and ring tops over arched feet with Gothic tracery, good quality and weight.
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Elegant Polished Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality elegant Georgian style English steel firedogs. The turned uprights surmounted by urn finials. Pictured with polished back bar which could be blacked if require...
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Andirons

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Steel

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Melon Top Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass melon top andirons with turned centered column, spit hooks, and terminating on stylized penny feet. Note: Centered columns of andirons were ma...
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18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique Andirons

17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Wedding pair of andirons whereby both parties donate one andiron from the same blacksmith. With spit hooks. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Sword Andirons, circa 1910
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical chromed iron sword-form andirons.
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

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Chrome

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Very Tall Art Deco Revival Andirons, Handcrafted in Iron and Steel
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of large Art Deco revival handcrafted spear head andirons in steel and iron. A highly unusual pair with lovely details that feature design influences combining architectural el...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Andirons

Art Deco Fire Screen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Art Deco wrought iron fire screen having hammered and gilded surface work and a central motif depicting a vase holding a bouquet of flowers. Attributed to French master metalworke...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition. They are fit for use in the fireplace.
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

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Iron

Pair of English Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of English steel firedogs, with ball and finial top and breakleg base. N.B. May be subject to an extended lead time. Measures: Height: 490 mm 19 1/4 in Width: 170 mm ...
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Late 20th Century English Regency Andirons

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Steel

Pair of American Wrought Iron Ball Top Andirons with Penny Feet. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron ball top andirons with rear swinging cranes, centered rings , spit hooks , and resting on scrolled legs with penny feet. 18th Century / Acquired from X...
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Shaped Cast Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A polished cast iron firebasket with bowl front, shaped front bars and shaped feet below. Substantial burning area and would be well suited to burning large logs and coals, English, ...
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Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Andirons

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Iron

English Brass and Wrought Iron Lion Shield Andirons, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass and wrought iron shield perched lion andirons with turned bulbous brass columns, rectangular iron plinths, and terminating on chased scrolled legs, Early 19th century.
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1820s English George IV Antique Andirons

Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Urn Finial Andirons . Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron andirons with brass urn finial tops, scrolled decorative spit hook , and terminating on penny feet. Column...
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Andiron by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron “belt” with polished bronze “buckle.” Literature: Marie Ferran-Wabes’s Jules Wabbes: 1919-1974, Dexia Editions, model pictured on page 81. We have a second one of this ...
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1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century English Dog Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century English wrought iron andirons in the form of mastiff dog figures reclining upon decorative plinths.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Magnificent French Gothic Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century, French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron and cast iron. Rare combination of Gothic forged iron and heavy cast iron at the back. This product has to be shipped as f...
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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Pair of Arts and Crafts Mixed Metal Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of Arts and Crafts period andirons, the filigree brass tops depicting flowering vases, over hand-hammered iron shafts with brass lozenges, standing on scroll feet.
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

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Iron, Brass

Brass and Blackened Wrought Iron Knife Blade Andirons, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0539 A pair of antique 18th century style wrought iron andirons with full round brass details atop knife blade bodies, circa 1900s. Dimensions: Overall...
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Early 1900s Federal Antique Andirons

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century, French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century, French fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. Napoleon III period. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition, despite their age.
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16th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Brass Hunneman Andirons with Tapered Bodies and Ball Finials, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
AFP0561 A pair of andirons in their original aged brass and blackened iron finish, after a pattern by the Boston maker William Hunneman having tapered bodies topped with ball finials...
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1880s American Federal Antique Andirons

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Brass, Iron

Pair of French 1930s Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century andirons in hand-hammered Iron. The pieces reflect both Modern and French Art Deco design and the work of the great French ironworkers including Raymond Su...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Andirons

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron & Poly Chromed Medallion Andirons w/ Log Stops 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian gilt figural mask wrought iron and poly chromed medallion andirons with flanking gilt foliage and painted ball finials, decorative scrolled gilt foliage iron work, ce...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

26" Pair of 19th Century Eastlake Andirons by Smith & Anthony
By Smith & Anthony Stove Co.
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of iron Eastlake Andirons by Smith & Anthony Stove Co. copyright 1886.
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19th Century American Eastlake Antique Andirons

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Iron

17th Century Large Gothic Bulls Head Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century Gothic bulls head fire dogs, andirons. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment in t...
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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Scroll Andirons in Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
Scroll-design andirons in polished brass with black iron log holder. USA, circa 1950. Brass features original patina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Pair of Italian Bronze Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Italian Renaissance Revival patinated bronze figures. The tapering shafts with busts of maidens, lion masks with garland, flanked by Putti on scrolled bases, 19th cen...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons

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Bronze

Pair of Bradley and Hubbard American Country Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Country (19th Century) wrought iron andirons with sunburst and face design (BRADLEY & HUBBARD) (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron and brass andirons with decorative floral motif, decorative centered cross bar, and terminating on scrolled legs. Dealers please call for trade price.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Andirons

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Iron, Brass

19th Century Pair of Iron Andirons or Chenets with Faces Motif
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century pair of iron andirons or chenets with faces motif.
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Large 19th-20th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Very large and heavy 19th-20th century French cast iron fire dogs. The condition is good. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volumetric) weight. You c...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English wrought iron and brass ball top andirons with spiral twisted columns, matching brass spiral spit hooks and terminating on scrolled decorative hand chased feet, Late 1...
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1780s English George III Antique Andirons

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century
Located in valatie, NY
These exceptional andirons are made of forged iron and have cast brass finials and button mounts. The beds are wide and easily hold large or small logs. They have a scrolled profile ...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

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Brass, Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Fire dogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Andirons with Twisted Wrought Iron Bodies, Scroll Feet and Pot Hook Arms c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0588 A pair of antique andirons in blackened wrought iron with delicate basket twist bodies and scroll feet. Retaining their original pivoting pot hooks. ...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Outstanding Set of French Gothic Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding set of French Gothic period andirons in cast iron. Expertly molded with sensational motifs. One of the set has the image of Saint George on horseback, the image of Joseph holding the Baby Jesus, a winged angel - all atop lions head feet. The second andiron is decorated with an architectural Gothic spire...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Andirons

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Iron

Pair of Large Cannonball Top Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of large Cannonball top wrought iron Andirons 19th century with cannonball tops on central twist stems supported by ornate scroll work feet with blind gilt metal crests, toget...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass Andirons with Urn Finials and Pad Feet, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0547 A pair of antique brass andirons topped with urn finials and having pad feet in their original soft polished finish. Circa 1920s. Dimensions: Overall: 24-1/2" H. x 11" W....
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1920s Federal Vintage Andirons

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Iron, Brass

Pair of American Wrought Iron Shield Andirons with Decorative Crossbar, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron spiral ball finial andirons with flanking medallion shields supporting hanging finial chains, scrolled spit hooks, decorative centered spiral crossbar, ...
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1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Nouveau Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Art Nouveau iron andirons with foliate finials over a fluted design. (PRICED AS Pair)
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arts & Crafts Andirons.
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19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal

17th-18th Century Gothic Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th Century Basket Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of 18th century blacksmith made basket top andirons, the square shaft with center collar and two spit supports, standing on scrolled legs...
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1720s French Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Cupdogs, Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
French cupdogs made of wrought iron. 20th century. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Urn Finial Andirons. Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass urn finial andirons with scrolled twisted center column, terminating on the original scrolled legs with penny feet. Center column was derived ...
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Basket-Topped Andirons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of large andirons with basket tops made to hold and warm brandy bottles.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Andirons with Pierced Circular Finials and Forged Bodies Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
AFP0552 A pair of wrought iron andirons with flat pierced circular finials and forged bodies. Dimensions: Overall: 17" h. x 7" w. x 10" d. Body: 17" h. x 5" w. x 3" d.
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Impressive Pair of 18th Century Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Impressive pair of 18th Century brass and iron andirons, the chased brass urn finials having foliate decoration, over barley twist shafts with gadrooned ball finials
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rustic Blackened Wrought Iron Andirons, with Spade Shaped Finials, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0525 A pair of antique blackened wrought iron andirons with delicate spade shaped finials. Circa 1920s. Dimensions: Overall: 11-1/2" H. x 10-1/2" W. x 15-1/2" D.
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1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Pair of French 1950s Modernist Cast Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modernist cast iron andirons. France, 1950s. Dimensions: 10 W x 16 H x 17 D.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Mission Monumental Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Mission-style (19/20th Century) monumental wrought iron andirons with basket tops and a detachable swivel kettle holder. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century American Mission 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.

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