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Andirons For Sale
Price: $1 to $3,500
Antique Neoclassical Figural Cast & Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical set of figural fireplace andirons offers wrought and cast iron construction with young boy caryatid raised on phoenix form base, c1900 Measures - 21'' H X 14...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Iron Andirons & Poker Set Hand Wrought 19th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand wrought iron andirons with basket tops. Includes iron poker. Hand hammering iron-smith marks evident showing the shaping, skill and workmansh...
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 'Bacchant' andirons. Priest of Bacchus, god of wine and vivid social gatherings. The andirons are made of cast iron. They are in a good condition.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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

17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Modern Chrome Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
A very modern take on a pair of hand forged Andirons that are chrome over iron. Tall sleek and elegant. Signed Cahill?
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Pair of "Sea Horse" Andirons by Edouard Schenck
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of "Sea Horse" andirons by Edouard Schenck France 1950's.
Category

1950s European Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large 18th Century Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive pair of large 18th century brass fireplace andirons. In remarkable antique condition. Most likely English.
Category

16th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautifully forged 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. The andirons have decorated spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good...
Category

17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Music Note Fireplace Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of mid century black cast iron music note motif fireplace andirons by Tennessee Chrome Plate of Nashville.
Category

1950s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis III Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautifully forged 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis III. The andirons have decorated spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good...
Category

17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Decorative Mermaid Andirons
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very decorative set, superbly casted and executed. A lovely set of andirons showing two sea mermaids. Great set, can be used in a real gas or wood fire.
Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Figural Cast and Wrought Iron Fireplace Andersons, Circa 1860s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of antique figural cast and wrought iron fireplace Andersons, Circa 1860s, Measure 7.5" wide at the base, 14.5" in depth and 17.5" in height.
Category

Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Fire Screen
Located in Essex, MA
Iron frame with handles and feet , notched for andirons.
Category

1930s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic Pair of Antique Cat and Dog Andirons in original as found condition. Ca. early 20th c. hollow cast brass. Each seated and looking out. The cat with a wide curled tail, t...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rack and pinions andirons are made of forged wrought iron. They are French, from 19th century.
Category

1880s French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Classical Style Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American Classical style andirons having double knob urn finials over Doric column shafts, standing on plinth support over pair o...
Category

20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

English Country Style Figural Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Country-style painted wrought iron fireplace andirons with 17th century-style figures. (priced as set).      
Category

17th Century Country Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Curious Pair of Andirons in Patinated Bronze and Iron, in the Gothic Style, with
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Curious pair of andirons in patinated bronze and iron, in the Gothic style, with spooky animal heads and dragons Period 19th century Measures: Height 73 cm 62 x 35cm.
Category

19th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Federal Style Solid Cast Brass by Puritan Co. C1955
By Puritan Ironworks Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of sand cast brass andirons by the Puritan Ironworks co. Canon all style with a pierced fleur de LIS. In excellent vintage condition with mi...
Category

1950s Federal Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Georgian English Brass Andirons, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A classy pair of brass English andirons. Each andiron sets on paw shaped feet and features elegant carving brass twisted design on the columns. The andiron is almost 2 feet high and ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

European Engraved Brass Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. late 18th century - early 19th century European engraved brass Andirons.
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Double Lemon Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American double lemon andirons, having beaded bands around both lemon finials, with turned collars over octagonal shafts, standing on arche...
Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Early American Canonball Brass Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a beautiful pair of early American solid brass andirons. Large pieces! Possibly made in or around Virginia, circa 1820-1830. Often referred to as 'Canonball' andirons, ...
Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Andirons with Dolphin and Putti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Impressive and beautifully detailed pair of French late 19th century bronze chenets or andirons depicting dolphins and putties. A pair of F...
Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Regency Style Dore Bronze Andirons with Floral Motifs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall elegant Corinthian column supports on pedestals. The tops with urns with flowers as finials, the center pedestals with wreaths on demilune bases, flanked by pedestal ends with f...
Category

20th Century Regency Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, Cast iron and Brass
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century Beautiful set of andirons with brass fronts and rich details.
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

2 Monumental Renaissance Revival Sculptural Bronze Andirons After Giambologna
Located in Dayton, OH
"An elegant and rare set of figural Renaissance Revival andirons, chestnuts or firedogs. A depiction of Giambologna's Abduction of a Sabine Woman. Made from Bronze and finished in Go...
Category

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Federal Brass Iron Spiral Twist Finial Branch Legs Ball Claw Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Federal brass and cast iron spiral twist finial branch legs ball & claw andirons. Item features remarkable authentic patina, spiral twist...
Category

Early 20th Century English Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
These were made for city small fireplaces. Brass finials cast iron legs. Polished and painted.
Category

1860s American Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair French Gilt Bronze Neo Classical Chenets Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI neo-classical style gilt bronze chenets or andirions. Finely detailed including urn draped forms and lion paws.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

M.H. Baillie Scott Attributed, a Hand Forged Iron Grate with Integrated Andirons
Located in London, GB
Attributed to M.H.Baillie Scott. A hand forged iron grate with integrated andirons. Scroll details to the top and to the front. The grate measures 12" across at the very back, 10" a...
Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Turned Brass Andirons
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of 19th century turned brass andirons. Eastlake style. Solid brass and iron. American C. 1870. Hand polished and restored. Dimensions: Height: 18? Width: 11? Depth: 22?
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Donald Deskey Andirons and Wall Mounted Fireplace Tools by Bennett
Located in Hanover, MA
An original five piece set of modernist Art Deco andirons and matching fireside tools designed by Donald Deskey and produced by Bennett-Ire...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Young Caesar Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Andirons, young Caesar. Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by ...
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Massive Baroque Style Solid Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Triple lobed forms with ball finials, raised on scrolled legs. Curved footed arms at the back with finials and attached to long iron rods. Good patina.
Category

Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Raymond Subes Forged Steel Andirons
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco hand forged steel andirons with a stylized flame design, blackened iron backs. Professionally cleaned.
Category

20th Century French Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair Continental Neoclassic Brass Baluster Flame Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century brass neoclassic style baluster shaped andirons with ball, flame and acanthus motif. Made of solid heavy brass/ bronze, with expert workmanship and fine detailin...
Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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 Antique Cast iron Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful detailed antique cast iron andirons.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Iron Firedogs
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique Louis XV or Rococo style firedogs made of bronze and iron, France, circa the 1920s. These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature bronze construction of typical Roco...
Category

1920s French Louis XV Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of 18th/19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Forney, TX
Antique French hand forged wrought iron andiron pair, basket style tops, fleur-de-lis lower finial, split from the solid tapering iron columns, which have brackets attached to front ...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century Beautiful set of andirons made from cast iron and brass.
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Ormolu Andirons Louis XV Style Rococo
Located in Toledo, OH
One pair of gold French ormolu andirons in Louis XV style. Made of bronze with gold dora finish on the ornate scrollwork, iron supports. Each andiron is 16" high x 28" deep x 19" wid...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Other, Iron

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Hat
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a woman wearing a head and a flower on her chest. Weight: 9 lbs / 4 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Beautiful 17th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII and they are from that period. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They a...
Category

17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique American Empire Andirons, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of American Empire brass andirons circa 1830. Columns are cast to give the look of turned balusters with large urn finials. Matching log stops decorate wrought iron dog legs. ...
Category

Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique Napoleon III cast iron Andirons / Firedogs. The pair is in good condition.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Antique 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 Scrolled Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in London, GB
Pair of black wrought iron firedogs with scrolled design to bases, barley twist rings to front and uprights and round ball top. 20th century. Pictured with wrought iron basket, avail...
Category

20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chippendale Revival Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish and well-constructed pair of Chippendale Revival Andirons. These are early 20th century or possibly late 19th century vintage, both are in very fine original condition, ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with figural horned devils and fireplace tools.
Category

19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Art Deco Iron Fire Grate with Andirons
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco 3-piece iron fire grate comprised of a curved iron slat grate resting on two independent andirons.  
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of French Gothic Revival Style Andirons
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of French Gothic style andirons. Heavy wrought iron with hand tooled detailing.
Category

Mid-17th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Spanish Mission Style Andirons, C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hand wrought iron forged andirons. Lots of meticulously crafted scroll work with size that make a statement. 30 inches tall by 14 ...
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Bronze and Iron Firedogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique firedogs made of bronze and iron, France, early 20th Century. These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature bronze construction in baluster form, raised on paw feet,...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Ornate English 19th Century Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of ornate English, 19th century brass firedogs. The plinths with rope and knoll moulding surmounted by drapery festoon and claw and ball feet with masks and ornately cast fini...
Category

19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Set of Hubley Anchor Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and romantic natuical themed set of andirons date to the 1920s-1930s and were created by the Howes metalworks of Boston, Massachusets. Note: The pieces are signed by...
Category

Early 20th Century American Romantic 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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