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Andirons For Sale
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron perched owl andirons with original glass eyes and rear dog legs. Boston, MA, Late 19th century.
Category
1890s American American Empire Antique 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
Pair of American Brass and Cast Iron Horse Head Wagon Wheel Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass and cast iron horse head wagon wheel andirons with flanking ball finial log stops, mid 19th century.
Category
1850s American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique Cast Iron and Bras Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique cast iron and bras andirons - firedogs.
Category
19th Century French Antique 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
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 Antique French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Lyre Form Andirons/Chennets
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of antique Louis XVI style French dore bronze lyre form Andirons/Chennets. Each is exceptionally cast, hand-chased, and chiseled with great precision and quality. The...
Category
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Aesthetic English Sunflower Brass Fireplace Andiron Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Aesthetic English style andirons fireplace set including andirons and 3 tools (no stand), The andirons have a sunflower motif and superior quality throughout. Brass is excellent shin...
Category
Late 20th Century English Andirons
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Rosso Levanto Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rosso Levanto andirons. Each andiron is raised by ormolu topie shaped legs below the rectangular base w...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1920s Handmade Dragon Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s handmade iron and tin dragon andirons.
Category
1920s Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron, Tin
Beautiful Tough Wrought Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons 17th century.
Weight: 9 lbs / 4 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Category
17th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of English Brass & Wrought Iron Flanking Medallion Griffon Andirons C 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass & wrought iron flanking medallion and griffon fire place andirons, early 19th century.
Category
1830s English George IV Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Brass Flanking Figural Musical & Foliage Scrolled Chenets, C 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French brass flanking figural musical and foliage scrolled free standing fire place chenets, Early 19th Century.
Category
1810s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Figural Lion Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century French gold bronze figural lion andirons.
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Fireside Footman
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English fireside footman made from brass. Lovely pierced design on the front plate, beneath a wonderfully shaped turned rail across the top. Supported on wrought iron le...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Art Deco Streamline Moderne Architectural Sculpture Andirons
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular pair of Art Deco Streamline Moderne skyscraper city-view architectural sculpture andirons. Featuring machine age Modernist st...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Steel
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
American Brass Rail and Pleasing Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass rail and pleasing wire work fire place screen, early 19th century.
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
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
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
1908 Signed WM. H. Jackson Gilt Bronze Ornate Andirons, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous pair of 1908 Signed WM. H. Jackson Gilt Bronze Ornate Andirons. Trophy like finials and Bronze ornate with paw feet.
Good antique...
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Andirons
Materials
Bronze, 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 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
Josephine Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful cast iron andirons.
Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Category
19th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
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
Antique 17th Century Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 17th century brass and iron andirons.
Category
17th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Andirons or Firedogs Cast Iron and Brass Lion
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century cast iron and brass with a lion sculpture op front.
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
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
Pair Antique French Ormolu "Chenets" with Patinated Bronze Figures, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Ormolu "Chenets" with patinated bronze figures, Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality true pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each andiron is raised by beautiful and most decorative scrolled movements with captivating foliat...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Dolphin and Sailing Ship American Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of large c. 1850 cast iron andirons. The andiron shaft is composed of a mythological dolphin on a classical plinth surmoun...
Category
Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair Massive Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of classic Georgian style andirons are baronial in scale, and feature baluster form uprights with egg and dart and acanthus leaf details.
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 18th century wrought iron andirons were just as functional as they were decorative back in the days before central heating and electric ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Stylized Dolphin or Fish Andirons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique gilt bronze andirons are unsigned, but believed to have originated from Europe, possibly France and dating to approximately 1880. The detailed cast bronze sculpt...
Category
Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Andirons with Classical "Putti", Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Andirons with Classical "Putti", Circa 1880.
A charming pair of gold bronze andirons. One putti is holding a bow, the other a torch. The andirons ar...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Modern Steel and Brass Andirons
Located in Treadwell, NY
A unique pair of contemporary polished brass and steel andirons by Erik Johnson of APD. This stunning set makes a bold statement in the modern home.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Andirons
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Empire Brass Cast Iron Lion Head Spiral Twist Paw Feet Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French empire style brass cast iron lion head spiral twist paw feet andirons - a pair. Item features brass spiral turned column and finials...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Nuns
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, nuns - very decorative.
Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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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
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
Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century with Flowers
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century
Beautiful set of andirons. Decorated with flowers.
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
American Brass Urn Finial & Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Phil. C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass urn finial and artistic wire work fire place screen, Philadelphia, Early 19th Century.
Category
1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
Antique French Sphinx Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice looking andirons with a Sphinx.
Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Modern Steel and Aluminum Andirons
Located in Treadwell, NY
A unique pair of contemporary aluminum and steel andirons by Erik Johnson of APD. This is a one-of-a-kind set and would make a great addition to any modern home.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Andirons
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
American Brass and Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen with Orig Hooks, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and artistic wire work fire place screen with original flanking rear hooks for securing to fire place surround, Early 19th century.
Category
1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
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
Gold Plated Louis XV Style Andiron Set, Cherub Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze gold plated Louis XV style Andiron set with Cherub Motif.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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
Set of Lion Andirons
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very detailed and decorative set of andirons showing the face of lions.
France 18th century.
Can be used in a real gas or log fire.
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, 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
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
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
Andirons / Fire Dogs, The Composer
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful cast iron antique andirons.
Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Category
19th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Renaissance Style French 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. cast iron andirons. Each andiron is raised by a thick U shaped support at the front and an elongated single back leg ext...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Andirons
Materials
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
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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