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Andirons For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Pair of Artisan Andirons in Polished Brass and Wrought-Iron 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and exceptional andirons in polished brass and wrought-iron, American 1970's. These andirons are beautifully made and would add a touch of elegance to any fireplace. ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud. A pair of Aesthetic Movement brass fire dogs.
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser for Benham and Froud stamped mark. A pair of Aesthetic Movement brass fire dogs with sunflower heads on elegant shaped necks.
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Danny Alessandro Pair of Andirons in Polished Steel and Brass 1984
Located in New York, NY
"S Andirons" in polished steel and brass with wrought-iron posts by Danny Alessandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1984. These are meticulously crafted and very luxurious. D...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

Pair Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive pair of cast and chased gilt bronze andirons are of the finest quality. The triangular plinth bases with canted corners rest on lion paw feet, The andirons ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Paire de chenets en acier brossé par Jean-Paul Créations vers 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de chenets en acier brossé et métal chromé édition Jean-Paul Créations. France, vers 1970. Parfait état.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dolphin Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of Antique solid brass Dolphin andirons. Beautifully chased brass dolphins with nice patina.
Category

19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Andirons and Complete Fireplace Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Andirons and Complete Fireplace Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for "Dimensione Fuoco", Italy, 1970s The fireplace set consists of three different elements: a set of fireplace tools (wit...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Antique Majestic Tall Brass and Wrought-iron Andirons
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of large majestic brass and wrought-iron andirons. Classic antique heavy fireplace accessory with brass accents. Finely crafted andirons will continue to age gracefully.
Category

19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Art Nouveau Brass Fire Screen with Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French Art Nouveau solid cast brass fire screen with a beveled mirror glass along. The frame is very decorative ormolu with a carrying handle to the top. Measurements: 29"h 31"w x 8...
Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Hexagonal Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of very heavy polished solid brass andirons.
Category

1970s Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Baroque Brass Andirons with Face Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of heavy Baroque style brass ball andirons with urn form stem and a face decoration on the bases. Probably 19th century Continental in o...
Category

19th Century European Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

1980s Virginia Metalcrafters Polished Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
We are offering from a Richmond, Virginia estate a very fine pair of Virginia Metalcrafters (Harvin) brass andirons in the "Binney" design. These are not ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bronze dOré & Patinated Bronze Louis XV Chenets (Andirons), 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent pair of French Louis XV bronze chenets (andirons) date back to the 19th century. They feature patinated bronze putti, also known as cherubs, that rest on beautiful a...
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Coppia di antiqui alari per camino bronzo
Located in Cantù, IT
Coppia di antiqui alari per camino bronzo.
Category

1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Robbins and Co Henry Jeckyll attr. A pair of Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire dogs.
Located in London, GB
Robbins and Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll. A pair of Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire dogs. With registered design losenge mark to the foot. Price for the pair. Henry was the cousin of...
Category

1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Belle Epoque bronze belle époque spark plugs XIX
Located in Cantù, IT
Belle Epoque bronze sparkler guards
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Adjustable Fender In The Manner Of Barbedienne, Late 19th Century
Located in Cantù, IT
French Bronze Adjustable Fender In The Manner Of Barbedienne, Late 19th Century
Category

1970s Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Victorian Steel, Brass & Bronze Fire Tool Stands
Located in London, GB
Mid-Victorian steel, brass & bronze fire tool stands. Bulbous brass spheres sit on plinth with bronze central detail on paw feet. Restored. Circa 1850
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Pair of American cast brass and forged iron steeple top andirons, 1812-15
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast brass and forged iron steeple top andirons. Note the use of a forged iron leg with penny feet, which is an hallmark of the conservative use of brass during the period of...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Andirons, France, 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Nickelled metal spiral-form andirons, featuring iron bases and bars.           
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome

Antique Brass Federal Branch Leg Urn Finial Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Brass Federal Branch Leg Urn Finial Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 12" W x 19" D.
Category

19th Century Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

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

Brass Rococo Revival Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Nice brass Rococo Revival Style fireplace andirons. Brass is in good condition with nice details in the casting. Measure 18" tall x 10" wide (each) x 22" overall depth. Cast iron bar...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

1980s Virginia Metalcrafters Polished Brass and Iron Fireplace Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
We are offering from a Richmond, Virginia estate a very fine pair of Virginia Metalcrafters (Harvin) brass and iron wire mesh in the "Binney" design firep...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of late 19th century French andirons, in France called ‘Chenets’. Richley decorated with scrolls on the front fries. Standing on fluting columns with a flower garland and with...
Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

American Brass and Artistic Wire Work Folding Fire Place Screen, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and artistic wire work folding fire place screen with a pleasing brass gallery and flanking ball finials. Early 19th century Each adjustable folding end on fire scree...
Category

1810s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

19th Century Dutch Rococo Style Brass Andironsns
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Dutch Rococo Style Brass Andironsns. They stand 22 1/2" tall and measure 10.5" across the feet and are 18" in depth.
Category

19th Century American Dutch Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

American Brass & Artistic Wire Work Folding Hinged Fire Place Screen, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and artistic wire work folding hinged panels fire place screen, Early 19th Century.
Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

Donald Deskey Bennett Cast Iron and Brass Coveted Andirons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and rare signed Donald Deskey Bennett cast iron and brass andirons. Age appropriate wear and gorgeous patina. Brass at top and bottom. Why not own the best?.
Category

Late 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Pair of Putti Andirons in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this wonderful pair of 19th-century andirons in gilt bronze. They represent cherubic figures, also known as putti, gazing at each another. These andirons have been met...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1900 Pair Of Lion Motif Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Nice pair of circa 1900's cast iron Lion motif andirons in very good original condition. They have recently been repainted.
Category

Late 19th Century European Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Minimalist Patinated Bronze Andirons with Etched Motif, France, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of Art Deco style minimalist patinated bronze andirons with a unique etched motif in the center. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to France or to...
Category

1970s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Sublime Fleur de Lis Motife French Antique Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Monumental large pair of andirons, each is surmounted by detailed sculptures of a lion flanked by two horses below double fleur de lis orbs and finial. The elegant, curved forms of ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Pair of Iron and Bronze Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique pair of iron and bronze andirons from the late 19th Century. This is a nice pair of andirons a combination of iron and bronze....
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Brass Figural Pierced & Chased Folding Fan Fire Place Screen, circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
French brass figural fire place screen with dancing woman playing tambourine, central flame urn finial with lambs tongue plinth, eight flanking pierced chased folding fans, decorativ...
Category

1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Design Andirons a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pure Deco designed from an Interior Designer in LA. Custom made for a Lighting Company in Irvine Calif. Mild steel cut and welded in the Rectangular shape. Then finished with a dark...
Category

1990s American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Steel

American Wrought Iron Ball Top Freestanding Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron free standing fire screen with flanking ball finials, decorative scrolled centered panel with interior lined mesh, tapered supporting columns, and terminating o...
Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Antique Pair of French Rococo Gilt Bronze Foliate Form Fireplace Chenets 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Rococo fireplace chenets offers gilt cast bronze construction in exaggerated foliate form with gadroon elements, 19th...
Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Drop Shaped Stainless Steel Andirons by Jean-Paul Créations, France, 1970s
By Jean-Paul Creations
Located in New York, NY
1970s inverse drop shaped modernist andirons. Rare stainless steel model by Jean-Paul Créations, France. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron English Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A distinctive pair of 19th Century wrought iron English andirons. The tall, black andirons have a circular finial at the top and three oval shaped deco...
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Andirons Wrought Iron Monumental Fireplace Firedogs, France, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons made in the 19th century for a huge fireplace, probably for a castle or a large bourgeois house. Wrought iron firedogs France. Good con...
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of "Graphite" Minimalist Andirons in the style of Adnet - France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modernist andirons with a "graphite" finish. A simple but graphic geometric design made of large circle seating on a thin vertical pole. A timeless classical shape inspired b...
Category

1980s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pr. Early Forged Iron Andirons 18th - Early 19th C Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of hand forged iron andirons, probably Continental.possibly French in origin, early 19th C or 18th C vintage. The andirons feature...
Category

Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

English Brass Gallery and Leather Tufted Club Fire Place Fender, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass gallery and leather tufted club fire place fender, Early 19th Century Overall Measurements Enclosed Below : 23" tall / 58.5 " wide @ top / 16.25" deep @ top / 45.7...
Category

1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Polished Brass Firedogs with Beading to Top
Located in London, GB
A pair of English polished brass firedogs with horseshoe shaped legs, baluster shaped finial, surmounted by domed and beaded top. Modern. N.B. May be subject to an extended lead ...
Category

Late 20th Century English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Wrought Iron & Brass Arts & Crafts Mission Samuel Yellin Style Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately pair of hand-wrought iron and solid brass finial andirons with matching cross bar. This important set features scrolling iron work, solid brass finials and substantial size. ...
Category

19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Napoleon III fire dogs made of wrought iron.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

French Brass Decorative Foliage and Urn Finial Fireplace Screen, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
French brass decorative foliage and flanking urn finial free standing fireplace screen with centered laurel wreath torchere handle, flanking in...
Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wire

Pair of Antique Andirons, FA-1223
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Antique Andirons Item #: FA-1223 Additional Information: Dimensions: 16.25"H x 8.5"W x 16"D
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Antique English Brass Horse Andirons circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Brass Horse Andirons circa 1880
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Andirons, FA-1224
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Antique Andirons Item #: FA-1224 Additional Information: Dimensions: 22.5"H x 12.5"W x 20.625"D
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Andirons, FA-1225
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Antique Andirons Item #: FA-1225 Additional Information: Dimensions: 24”H x 12”W x 21”D
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid 19th Century Hand Forged Iron & Brass Tall Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid 19th century iron with cast brass mushroom top finials. Great patina and age related wear. Tall, 29 h and deep 20.5 they have a commanding presence with a great...
Category

1860s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique Andirons, FA-0012
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Antique Andirons Item #: FA-0012 Additional Information: Dimensions: 26"H
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 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

Antique French Louis XVI Andirons circa 1840-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Andirons circa 1840-1860
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Ormolu

Playful Animal Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of wrought iron andirons/log holders. Playful dog forms, heavy and nicely hand made.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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