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Period English Brass Royalty Fire Fender, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
Period English brass royalty fire fender with centered coat of arms depicting English, Scottish, Irish, and French insignia with hand chased flanking lion and unicorn, parrot, and fl...
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1740s British George II Antique Andirons

Large Pair of Antique English Rococo Style Fire Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and ornate pair of 19th century English rococo style fire dogs, ex. Tucker collection. Ornately handcrafted, these antique andirons make an instant statement with their elabo...
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Mid-19th Century English Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Substantial and Monumental Pair of Nineteenth Century French Wrought Iron and
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial and monumental pair of nineteenth century French wrought iron and bronze andirons. Having stylized floral finials over bronze mounted column form post with stylized lea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass Sunflower Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Arts & Crafts (Aesthetic Movement) large brass andirons with sunflower design over cone-form base. (PRICED AS Pair)
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Cast Iron Ring Finial and Vine Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron andirons with a circular ring finial, intertwined vine, twisted center column on ringed squared plinth, decorative scroll work, and terminating on original...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Brass Ball Top and Wrought Iron Chased Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass ball top and wrought iron hand chased andirons with centered spiral twisted columns, matching spiral brass urn finial spit hooks, and terminating on the origina...
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1780s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Large And Impressive Arts and Crafts Gilt Bronze Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Attributable to Tiffany but unmarked. Each with flat top with gadrooned cap over dentilling and straight column with molded arches and leaf decoration. The arched base with central c...
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1880s American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Mid 20th Century Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Andirons with Paw Feet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of mid 20th century Virginia Metalcrafters brass Andirons with paw feet Engraved with "VM". United States, circa 1960. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Andirons by Curtis Norton
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An exceptional pair of hand-forged stainless steel andirons by self-taught artist Curtis Norton, exemplifying the bold spirit of postmodern design from the 1980s. These andirons feat...
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Late 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georgian Gilt Bronze Fender
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century Georgian gilt bronze fire fender with lions head and swag sides united by parallel bars.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of Ornate Brass Chenets
Located in London, GB
A pair of ornate 19th century cast brass firedogs. The mask and scrolled based surmounted by large fluted urn with heraldic faces and husks, acorn and acanthus leaf finial. Very good...
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19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Massive Pair of Cast Brass Chenet Andirons Mythological
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive pair of cast brass Chenet andiorns. The mythological figures representing Hercules in mirror image rest on elaborate bases with winged and scaled dragons with three paw...
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Mid-20th Century European Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Brass Urn Finial & Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Phil. C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass urn finial and artistic wire work fire place screen, Philadelphia, Early 19th Century.
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

Thornton & Downer Pair of Arts & Crafts Cotswold School handmade steel fire dogs
Located in London, GB
Thornton and Downer attributed. A pair of Arts and Crafts Cotswold School hand-made steel fire dogs with scroll tops and fine decorative chasing.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Urn Festoon Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze double urn andirons with festoon design railing and flame finial (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French Brass and Polished Steel Chenet with Scrolled Foliage Medallion. C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency brass and polished steel fire place Chenet with scrolled foliage medallion, flanking brass balls, and centered polished steel rail. Early 19th century.
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1810s French Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Pair of Chenets or Andirons with Urns Motif and Acorn Finials, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century pair of chenets or andirons with urns motif and acorn finials.
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Shield Engraved Andirons. Phil. C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass andirons with shield engraved urn finials, shield engraved plinths, incised checkering lines, engraved swags on s...
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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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

Pair of English Adam Brass Balustrade Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Adam-style (19/20th Century) brass balustrade design andirons with large finial sides. (PRICED AS Pair)
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Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

French Wrought Iron Fire Place Guard with Flanking Candle Holders, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French wrought iron fire place guard with flanking candleholders, spiral columns, scrolled flanking spades with a centered flu-de-lee, two faceted decorative spikes, and terminating ...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, 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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1810s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Brass & Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Fender with Stylized Paw Feet 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and artistic wire work fire place fender with the original stylized lions paw feet, Early 19th century.
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lions Head Fireplace Andirons
Located in Firenze, IT
Impressive pair of French Louis XV style finely chiseled gilt bronze andirons. These Rocaille ormolu chenets are extremely decorative each depicting a lion’s head crafted in relief s...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Neo-Classic Large Brass Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic-style andirons with a large brass ball top over a steel double scroll design base. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Andirons with Food Warmer Late 16th Century Black
Located in Prato, IT
Firenze, 16th century Great craftsmanship typical of the Florentine Renaissance workforce. These andirons come from a palace of the Florentine nobility and were used in the large f...
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16th Century Italian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Brass Melon and Figural Cherub Medallion Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, 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

Pair of American Cast Iron Anchor Andirons with Circular Ringed Columns. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron anchor andirons with circular ringed columns, squared plinths, and the original dog legs. Late 19th century.
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1870s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Faux Painted Bronze Foliage Andirons, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and faux painted bronze andirons with flanking foliage finials, spiral and ringed centered columns, squared foliage plinths, matching rear dog legs, an...
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1890s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Brass Intertwined Dolphin Andirons with Flame Finials. C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass intertwined dolphin andirons with flanking flame finials, matching urn finial log stops, original cast iron dog legs, and terminati...
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1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hagenauer Style Bronze Nubian Andirons
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful pair of Karl Hagenauer style Nubian andirons made of cast bronze. Showing early modernist aesthetics and stylized deco features.
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Renaissance Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cast with cherubs and acanthus. Wrought iron legs.
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17th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Mission Monumental Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mission-style (19/20th Century) monumental wrought iron andirons with basket tops and a detachable swivel kettle holder. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century American Mission Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron & Poly Chromed Medallion Andirons w/ Log Stops 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt figural mask wrought iron and poly chromed medallion andirons with flanking gilt foliage and painted ball finials, decorative scrolled gilt foliage iron work, ce...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought 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...
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Tôle

English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast bronze fire place fender with decorative scrolled acanthus motif, upper flanking griffons with lower centered wind god flanked by finial urns, pierced bulbous floral gal...
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1820s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Brass Andirons Signed E. Smylie ( New York )
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with faceted finial tops, resting on turned bulbous legs, with matching faceted finial log stops. Signed E. S...
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19th Century American Antique Andirons

Pair of Brass Andirons circa 1880 Ball and Claw Feet of Twisted Column Form
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of brass andirons circa 1880 ball and claw feet of twisted column-form.
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1890s Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Early Blacksmith Forged Andirons with Polished Bronze Finials
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of substantial blacksmith-made iron andirons having tapered square section shafts topped by striking polished bronze suppressed ball finials, possessing spit supports with con...
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17th Century Italian Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of American Brass Acorn Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Penny Feet NY 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass flanking acorn faceted finial andirons with turned faceted plinths, scrolled spur legs, and resting on penny feet, New York. Late 18th century.
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1780s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage French Rococo Style Bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Andirons, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo style bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Andirons - a pair. Circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 18" H x 10" W x 9" D.
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of American Federal Brass Flanking Urn Finial Engraved Andirons Phil C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Federal brass andirons with flanking urn finials, matching urn finial log stops, engraved swags on skirt, and resting on banded...
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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Anchor Andirons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Pair of antique brass andirons in an anchor motif.
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1940s Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Gothic Cast Iron Spiral Scrollwork Fireplace Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Gothic cast iron spiral scrollwork fireplace andirons, a pair. Item features swing out arm/pot holders, ornate scrolling frame, spiral form body, cast iron cons...
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19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Brass Flame Finial Lemon Top and Wrought Iron Andirons. C. 1770
Located in Charleston, 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

Pair of Italian Bronze Flanking Lion and Griffon Foliage Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze flanking perched lion and griffon foliage andirons, Mid-19th century.
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1850s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with bulbous ringed brass ball finials, brass rail top, and pleasing scrolled artistic wire work, Philadelphia, Early 19th century.
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1810s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire

Pair of American Acorn Andirons With Pierced Galleries, Phil. Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American acorn top andirons with turned faceted plinths, brass pierced galleries, finial log stops, and terminating on double spur legs with...
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Pair of Steel Cowboy Andirons
Located in Danville, CA
Cool pair of Cow head Andirons
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1950s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel, Pewter

Polished Brass Twisted Arrow Style Andirons, Vintage Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
These simple and yet classic designed andirons in a polished brass with twisted neck and spade finial.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of American Brass Urn Finial & Wrought Iron Andirons with Penny Feet C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass urn finial and wrought iron andirons with flanking central rings, spit hooks, and resting on scrolled legs with stylized penny feet. Early 19th Century.
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Ore Chenet Andirons, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Ore Chenet Andirons, Circa 1880.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of French late century Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Andirons
Located in Troy, NY
Very decorative and "over the top" pair of Louis XIV style andirons of large size. Our pieces are left in lived-in condition, pending our custom conservation and polish to preferenc...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Pair of English Brass and Polished Steel Urn Finial Fire Place Andirons, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass and polished steel urn finial fire place andirons with decorative hand chase work, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and r...
Category

1780s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

English Nickel Silver and Wrought Iron Urn Acorn Finial Andirons. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English nickel silver and wrought iron andirons with urn fluted acorn finial tops, bulbous turned ringed plinths, matching acorn finial log stops, decorative scrolled legs, and termi...
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1780s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Nickel, Wrought Iron

American Wire and Polished Steel Fire Place Fender, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American wire and polished steel fire place fender with centered iron supports and wrought iron base, Early 19th Century.
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Modernist Donald Deskey Andirons and Tools
Located in Water Mill, NY
Iron and brass andirons and tools by Donald Deskey for Bennett.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Brass and Polished Steel Gallery Fire Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and polished steel gallery fire fender with mellon finials and decorative centered scroll work. Early 19th Century
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19th Century British Antique Andirons

Pair Of Andirons In Bronze And Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze and wrought iron andirons, in the style of the 17th Century 19th century period good condition Height 57 cm 53 x 28 cm Free shipping to Paris, to your place or to ...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron Floral Medallion Andirons 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of wrought iron floral medallion andirons with decorative rope rings on squared plinths, and terminating on scrolled legs. 20th Century
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20th Century American American Craftsman Andirons

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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