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Andirons For Sale
Price: $1 to $3,500
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French firedogs, andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tall Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage pair of hand-forged iron andirons with pot holder.
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Pair of Heavy Brass or Bronze Andirons
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice scroll details heavy brass or bronze andirons. Measures: 27" Tall.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
17th Century Louis XIII Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
A so called 'paire de marriage' (wedding pair) whereby both families would order 1 andirons from the same blacksmith to for a couple for the new family hearth. Beautifully wrought ir...
Category
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 18th Century French Andirons
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 18th century French andirons.
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair Gilt Bronze Andirons in the Style of Andrea Briosco (Riccio)
By Andrea Briosco (Riccio)
Located in Kensington, MD
These highly articulated gilt bronze andirons are based on a 16th century design for candlesticks by the great Italian renaissance sculptor Andrea Briosco known as Riccio (1470-1532). Riccio's great masterpiece is the Paschal candelabrum in the cathedral of Padua which contained mythological creatures, satyrs and grotesques. Despite the shocking motifs, the church of Sant Antonio...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Andirons
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of nice quality French gilded-bronze andirons or chenets, with neoclassical detailing, including urns, and swags of roses and acanthus leaves, with old forged iron bars to suppo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main co...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
1940s Nickel Andirons with Brass Flame Finial
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco polished nickel andirons with a stylized brass flame finials and cast iron backs.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Andirons in Polished Brass by Danny Alessandro
Located in New York, NY
Pair of andirons in polished brass with wrought iron shanks by Danny Alessandro Ltd./Edwin Jackson, Inc., American, 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Chrome Andirons
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Chrome andirons.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Pair of English Bronze and Iron Andirons, Old Mellow Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome pair of English bronze and iron andirons, lovely old mellow patina.
Category
19th Century British Baroque Revival Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Sword Andirons, circa 1910
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical chromed iron sword-form andirons.
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Andirons with Fluted Finials
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco polished nickel andirons with fluted finial tops on ionic capital forms.
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Nickel
Georgian Gilt Bronze Fender
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth century Georgian gilt bronze fire fender with lions head and swag sides united by parallel bars.
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of English Adam Brass Balustrade Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Adam-style (19/20th Century) brass balustrade design andirons with large finial sides. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver Plate Andirons
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of silver plate andirons with beautiful and intricate neoclassical details.
Category
20th Century British Andirons
Materials
Silver
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bronze and Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rennaisance style bronze and hand-forged iron andirons with great patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Steel Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic, simple design in heavy flatbar steel, with cast iron log arms.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Andirons
Set of Modern Nickel-Plated Andirons in the Style of Danny Alessandro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome set of fireplace andirons are very much in the style of pieces created by Danny Alessandro of New York City. With the elongated-flame-like forms they glisten with the l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Andirons
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Pair of Small Dutch Brass Andirons, 17th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Busts of a queens on spreading mermaid legs, with turned vases on top.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Dutch Renaissance Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Modernist Donald Deskey Andirons and Tools
Located in Water Mill, NY
Iron and brass andirons and tools by Donald Deskey for Bennett.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arts & Crafts Andirons.
Category
19th Century American Antique Andirons
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Moderne Andirons by Bennett
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning unused signed set of Art Moderne andirons by Bennett Studio. Andirons are often attributed to a design by Donald Deskey which Bennett produced during the same time period. ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron, Brass
Hand-Wrought Firedogs
Located in Seattle, WA
Gorgeous shapes, excellent craftsmanship, the perfect size...and just in time for winter. This pair of firedogs are a perfect addition to any fireplace.
Category
Early 20th Century English Andirons
Clean Lined Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Brass and Iron Andirons, American, circa 1950's. They have been hand polished and are ready to use.
Category
1950s American Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
pair of French Andirons
Located in Westport, CT
Handsome pair of French Napoleon III bronze andirons,1870 ca
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Pair of Bronze Clouds Andirons by Robert Phandeve
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of unusual andirons.
Category
1970s French Vintage Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Bronze Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 English neoclassic style bronze andirons.
Measurements:
Height: 29"
Depth: 22"
Category
Early 20th Century English Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Two 1930s Andirons Attributed to Edouard Schenck
Located in New York, NY
Two 1930s andirons attributed to Edouard Schenck, in patinated wrought iron.
Category
1930s French Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Massive Pr. of Hand Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Massive Pair of Hand Forged Early 20th Century Andirons with Removable Cross Bar -Hampton Location
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Whimsical Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual pair of English Arts & Crafts blackened steel andirons with stylized tulip finials and ornate overscale log supports.
Category
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Steel
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of neoclassical style brass andirons with lions feet.
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
" belt " andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in ny
Category
20th Century French Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tall Pair of Scrolled Andirons
Located in Seattle, WA
Large pair of andirons with cross bar.
Category
Early 20th Century English Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Brass Midcentury Andirons Attributed to Raymond Subes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of brass handmade andirons and forged iron backs attributed to Raymond Subes.
Category
1940s French Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Brass Louis XIV Style Andirons
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of decorative brass andirons of Baroque style, the pierced scrolled base, centering a female mask, surmounted by a conforming pierced bowl, topped by a turned finial.
Missing th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
50" Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of massive hand-forged iron Andirons-Hampton location..
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair French Brass & Iron Louis Philippe Period Urn-Form Andirons, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of urn form with small finials atop pierced scrollwork bodies incised with acanthus leaves, the bodies tapering to the patterned bases resting atop wrought iron scroll-work feet
Category
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early Victorian Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely polished and designed with embossed and pierced decoration to reflect the light emitted from the fire. Paw feet.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Large, heavy French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and cups to warm drinks. In France this type of very old andirons are called 'landie...
Category
17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
A Pair of Bronze & Wrought Owl Fire Andirons Rests
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts & Crafts bronze & wrought owl andiron rests. Bronze oval plaques depicting owls supported on wrought arched scrolled supports.
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Louis XVI Style Patinated Gilt Metal Chenets
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Patinated Gilt Metal decorated acorn Chenets. Measures 14" in width and stand 9" tall. Listing is for the pair. Not per item
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Andirons
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique Primitive Hand Forged Iron Dog Head Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of primitive hand forged wrought iron andirons with four dog heads holding rings. Please see the detailed designs throughout. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Hand Wrought Iron Andirons with Bar
Located in New York, NY
Black painted hand wrought iron andirons with spiral and coil motifs. The cross bar is included. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Andirons
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the epitome of vintage charm and sophistication with this exquisite pair of Art Deco fireplace andirons, a splendid fusion of form and function. M...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Regency Cast Brass And Iron Andirons, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of American Regency Cast Brass And Iron Andirons, Circa 1920s.
Very good condition
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century English Regency Tole Coal Hod Labeled Henry Loveridge
Located in Charleston, SC
The coal hod is stamped "H. LOVERIDGE & CO WOLVERHAMPTON". This design of coal scuttle "SAXON" is based on a medieval stool published in the Loveridge catalogue in the 1890s. The cam...
Category
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron, Tôle
Antique French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Antique French Andirons or Fire Dogs. These andirons can be bought separately. Prices vary somewhat. The indicated price is the average excludi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
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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