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Andirons For Sale
Pair of American Bronze Figural and Ball Top Flame Finial Andirons, N.Y. C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American bronze and brass ball top andirons with hand chased beading, bossing, foliage, and flanking flame finials. The andirons have a stylized centered scrolled foliage urn...
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1880s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with bulbous faceted brass finials, brass rail top, and pleasing scrolled artistic wire work. Philadelphia, Early 19th century.
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1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Wire, Brass, Wrought Iron

Ornate 19th Century Bronze Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornate 19th century bronze andirons, probably Italian, circa late 19th century. They retain their wonderful original verdigris patina. They came to us without log holders attached on...
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19th Century Italian Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Standing Cat Andirons
Located in Bellport, NY
A spectacular pair of Art Deco cat form andirons, standing as though they are guarding the ancient tombs of Egypt, with a wonderful pewter tone finish, good details on their faces and feet and wearing an unusual chain...
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1930s British Anglo-Japanese Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Beautiful 17th-18th Century French Louis XIII Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII. They have black patina. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They ar...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Pair of Solid Brass American Federal Fireplace Mantle Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately antique 19th century pair of solid brass American Federal fireplace mantel andirons. Item features solid brass, and remarkable patina, circa mid-late 1800s. Measurements: 26"...
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Mid-19th Century American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Rustic A Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Substantial pair of architectural andirons of capital A form. Made of solid stock iron, in aged rust patina. Quirky and sophisticated design, one of a kind item.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Chenets, Andirons by Bouhon et Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style finely chased gilt and patinated bronze chenets (Andirons) by Bouhon et Cie. Each with a patinated and gilt-bronze urn with pa...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Forged Andirons in Steel by Albert Paley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Albert Paley Forged Andirons Steel 16 x 10 x 18 in Albert Paley (born 1944) is an American modernist metal sculptor. Initially starting out as a jeweler, Paley has become one of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Steel

American Wrought Iron and Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Penny Feet, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron and brass urn finial andirons with decorative scrolled circular squared plinths, flanking spit hooks, original iron dog legs, and terminating on scrolled legs w...
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Modernist Stainless Steel Andirons by Jean-Paul Créations, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970s modernist andirons rare model by Jean-Paul creations, France.  
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1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Stainless Steel

17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipmen...
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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early Pair of Chippendale Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Nice early pair of American Chippendale andirons. Both show the expected wear, normal and consistent with age.
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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of English Brass Melon and Figural Cherub Medallion Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass three-tiered andirons with fluted finials, turned bulbous centered melon columns resting on squared plinths, matching finial log stops, flanking figural cherubs...
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1850s English William IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Brass Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Mid-Century Modern set of andirons in polished brass and black iron date to the 1950s and have been professionally polished and will make a great look for your fires thi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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

Materials

Brass, 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. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.  
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Dore Bronze and Green Marble Bronze Louis XVI Style Chenets/Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of antique chenets/ andirons was realized in France in the late 19th century. They represent an excellent example of the period. Created in a lustrous dore bronze, they feature rococo designs throughout and immaculately polished Italian green marble orbs at the center. The faces of two Greek revival female faces adorns the center panel between the two legs. Flanked by two scroll forms, she wears a pearl headpiece...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of American Brass Flame Finial Lemon Top and Wrought Iron Andirons. C. 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass flame finial lemon top and wrought iron andirons with centered circular faceted columns, squared plinths, original dog legs, and terminating on scrolled legs w...
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

A Pair of Impressive Andirons
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of impressive andirons with knock handles. Nickeled wrought iron-very heavy.
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1940s American Vintage Andirons

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fit for use in the fireplace.
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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Chenets or Andirons with a Center Bar or Fender, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of 19th century tall chenets or andirons with a decorative finial top, dragons shooting fire motif base. It also includes a center bar or fender. Dimensions: 56" W x 21" H.
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style D'ore Bronze Chenets
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous pair of Louis XV style d'ore bronze chenets; one cast with the figure of a seated boar, the other a running stag, each amidst oak branches and acanthus, above pierced scroll...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

English 19th Century Empire Style Gilt & Patinated Bronze Fireplace Dogs Fender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large English 19th century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze and steel figural fireplace fender - chenet. The beautifully designed fender flanked on each end by resting Bull...
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19th Century English Empire Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural chenets (Andirons), each depicting a classically draped reclining figure, one male holding a Hammer and the othe...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Chiseled Bronze Andirons Representing Mars Holding Helmet and Vulcan an Anvil
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These Beautiful chiseled bronze andirons are representing Mars holding helmet and Vulcan an anvil. These are listed in the french national furniture inventory. They are French, begin...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets Each of a lion seated and roaring on a gilt base with a flower reef design.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.  
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Baroque Style French Dragon Andirons
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of highly decorative French gilt-bronze andirons or chenets, with attached iron bars (circa 1870), in the form of fanciful dragons, with foliate berry, acanthus leaves and oth...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu, Iron, Brass, Bronze

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Solid Cast Brass Prancing Stalion Andirons
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A mirror image pair of brass horse figures on decorative plinth bases, attached to black iron log supports.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Andirons

Materials

Brass

Brass Andirons with Fluted Corinthian Columns and Urn Form Finials, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0591 A pair of antique cast brass paw-footed andirons set with fluted Corinthian column bodies surmounted by turned urn form finials. Complete with a brass fender bar custom made ...
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1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Pair of French Louis XV Style Cherub Angel Chenet Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique pair of French Louis XV style Cherub Chenet Andirons. Items feature finely cast bronze details, adorable cherubs, fine acanthus scrollwork, quality craftsmanship and great st...
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20th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco, Modernist Flat Bar Helix Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury andirons with twisted flat bar polished nickel elements resting on black iron backs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Nickel

English Brass Urn Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Fender, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass Urn finial and artistic wire work fire place fender with stylized scrolled feet. Early 19th century.
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Brass Andirons Firedogs in the Style of Augustus Pugin
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of solid brass Aesthetic Movement andirons in the manner of Augustus Pugin. Gothic arch bases, tapered columns with pyramid tops. Great original condition, original lo...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron. The fire dogs have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Edgar Brandt, Pair of Massive Andirons in Iron, circa 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of massive andirons, circa 1920 A pair of hammered wrought iron andirons, decorated with pinnacles and scrolls. Signed. Measures: H 80 cm (H 31...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Brass and Wrought Iron Lion and Foliage Urn Andirons, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French brass and wrought iron andirons with flanking ribbon and foliage urns, hand chased floral beading, squared plinths with figural lions head, circular corner medallions,...
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Georgian Iron andirons figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Country style painted wrought iron fireplace andirons with 17th Century style figures
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20th Century English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Coastal Andirons in Hammered Nickel Plated Iron, c. 1980's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant fireplace andirons with coastal design featuring stylized shell and wave motifs. Handcrafted from hammered steel and cast iron, features pierced metal cut-outs with nickel p...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Pair of American Brass and Iron Dolphin Fire Place Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass decorative dolphin fire place andirons with flanking heads, scrolled intertwined engraved tails, matching miniature log stop...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons, firedogs, made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron Birdcage Finial & Penny Feet Andirons. Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron andirons with birdcage spiral finials, squared tapered plinths, flanking decorative rope rings, scrolled s...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Andirons 'Chenets'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a different flying dragon raised on a scrolling base ending in a flaming urn.
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French Brass Cherub and Decorative Foliage Fire Place Screen, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
French brass freestanding fire place screen with a decorative floral handle, a centered swinging cherub foliage medallion, flanking floral borders, and...
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wire

Large Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons - Iron, and steel, hand chased decoration, swinging pot holder arms. These impressive and irons are in good original condition...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Louis XV style chenets, circa 1850. Highly ornamental, monumental casting of a young boy and girl. Measurements: 19.75'' W x 35'' D x 15'' H.
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1850s French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Louis XV Style '19th Century' Chenet / Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th century) bronze chenet / andirons featuring two bound male figures on a gilt base.  
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Female Bust Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore scroll design andirons with bust of woman. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Large French Gothic Firedogs or Andirons, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have bull's heads and spit hooks. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the t...
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16th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Ornate French 1950s Andirons
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of highly decorative French mid century brass and bronze andirons. Good vintage condition. Ref #: D0810-03 Dimensions: 11"H x 6"W x 15"D
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1950s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. With faces on the spit hooks to discourage evil powers. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volu...
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16th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

American Artistic Wire and Brass Gallery Diminutive Fire Place Fender , C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American diminutive complex artistic wire work and brass rail gallery fire place fender with centered wrought iron supports and base. Early 19th century.
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire

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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