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Andirons For Sale
Pair of American Brass Urn Finial & Gallery Andirons. NY, Circa 1815, Wittingham
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass urn finial andirons with turned bulbous faceted plinths, matching urn log stops, flanking pierced galleries, double spur legs, and...
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

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

Pair of Italian Silver over Bronze Urn Finial Wrought Iron Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian silver over bronze andirons with decorative urn finials, flanking tapered columns with ribbon and floral swags, gadrooned plinths, matching finial blocked log stops, ...
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Wrought Iron

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 Chenets or Andirons with Cherubs and Lions Motif, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century pair of chenets or andirons with cherubs and lions motif ending on claw feet.
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Monumental Wrought Iron Fire Guard with Decorative Fire Back, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
English monumental wrought iron fire guard with decorative scrolled medallion fire back and flanking wax candle holders, Mid-18th century. Mea...
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1750s English George II Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Acorn Andirons, Circa 1790, Philadelphia or Baltimore
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Elegant American brass acorn andirons with ribbing on finials, engraved hand chasing on squared plinths, spur legs, and terminating on stepped p...
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Andirons

Large Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand Wrought Black Iron Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Aesthetic Movement Hand Wrought Black Iron Andirons 28” Tall By 22” deep and 16” wide. Each andiron is one piece. Great condition with just s...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Polished Steel & Brass Dolphin Ship Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel and brass andirons with flanking oval ship medallion finials resting on a floral motif, flanking intertwined dolphins, and terminating on decorative s...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Polished Steel Chenets or Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century Pair of Polished Steel Chenets or Andirons
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Brass and Wrought Iron Floral Andirions, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass floral acanthus and rope motif ball top andirons with wrought iron twisted column, acanthus centered plinths, pleasing decorative scroll work and terminating on...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Melon Top Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass melon top andirons with turned centered column, spit hooks, and terminating on stylized penny feet. Note: Centered columns of andirons were ma...
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18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique Andirons

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron and Brass Acanthus Andirons, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron and brass andirons with acorn and urn top final, chased acanthus tapered plinths, matching log stops, spit hooks, and terminating on stylized clover feet...
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19th Century Italian Antique Andirons

Pair of Wrought Iron Dog Head Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Possibly by Samuel Yellin. Heavy and well wrought with dog head finial with ring, bracket legs with inner scroll and shields. Great quality and patina.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chenets with Fleur De Lis, Putti, and Drag
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic pair of monumental French Louis XVI chenets are made of bronze and date back to the 18th century. The pair is adorned with Fleur de Lis at top, canter, and ends, and a single putti face is found at the centre of each. The bronze is beautifully draped in pattern work and details; note the pair of dragons enveloping the putti, each exhaling a breadth of fire. The magnificent pair is poised to bring a regal, stately presence to any fireplace. The piece is part of the collection from The French Antique Shop...
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18th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of 18th Century Dutch Brass & Wrought Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18th century Dutch brass and wrought andirons. The vase shaped finials are supported on scroll feet faced with engraved central mask. Restored. Circa 1750.
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1750s Dutch Other Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Wrought Iron and Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Penny Feet, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, 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

Large Early 19th Century Black Cast-Iron Baronial Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of blackened cast-iron Wrythen Eagle andirons with scrollwork. Originally from a mansion in Southern Scotland. Possibly manufactured by The Carron...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Brass Spiral Column Andirons- a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Bronze Brass Spiral Column Andirons- a Pair. Circa 1900. Measurements: 20" H x 9" W x 17.5" D.
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Early 1900s Unknown Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modernist Art Glass and Brass Andirons with Log Holder circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist brass fireplace andirons with egg-shaped art glass sculptures, circa 1970. Includes optional iron log holder.
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1970s Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Artistic Wire and Brass Gallery Diminutive Fire Place Fender , C. 1810
Located in Charleston, 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

Pair of American Elongated Lemon Top Andirons, New York, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American elongated lemon top andirons with turned bulbous plinths and terminating on double spur legs with ball feet. Early 19th Century. NY
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19th Century American Antique Andirons

Pair of American Wrought Iron Shield Andirons with Decorative Crossbar, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron spiral ball finial andirons with flanking medallion shields supporting hanging finial chains, scrolled spit hooks, decorative centered spiral crossbar, ...
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1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Acorn Faceted Andirons, Philadelphia, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass acorn top finial andirons with turned faceted plinths, looped spur legs, and terminating on step back stylized penny feet, Early 19t...
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Horse Andirons from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of andirons in steel depicting a horses head and shoe
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1950s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

English Period Serpentine Pierced Gallery & Dragon Fire Fender, Circa 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English period serpentine fire fender with hand chased centered decorative floral basket flanked by engraved dragons , and surrounded by upper and lower molded edges. Early 18th cent...
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18th Century and Earlier British George I Antique Andirons

Repousse & Bronze Fireplace Andirons Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of andirons in the early Neo-Gothic manner of A W N Pugin. The bronze octagonal uprights have a hammered texture and are set between superb wrought-iron repousse ...
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1820s English Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Doré Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style doré bronze chenets of exquisite workmanship embellished with neoclassical urns adorned with flames representing fire in original doré b...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Renaissance Revival Brass Andirons
Located in Montreal, QC
These tall and well modelled fire dogs add a decorative accent in summer and a useful complement to your winter fires.
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19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Wrought-Iron Fireplace Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A large pair of wrought-iron polished fireplace fire dogs with shaped collared standards supported on wide scrolled feet. The rear log-supports can be adjusted to fit the fire openi...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Riccado Dalisi Fireplace Tools Set in Lacquered Metal by Dimensione Fuoco 1980s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Unique fireplace accessories set composed of a couple of andirons, four different tools ( tongs, poker, shovel, brush) with a base, and a firescreen. All the pieces in this set are realized in lacquered metal. It was designed by Riccardo Dalisi and manufactured by the Italian company Dimensione Fuoco during the 1980s (with the original label). Dimensions: Fireplace tools : H60 x 60 x 15 cm Andirons: H37 x 30 x 15 cm (each) Firescreen: H50 x 85 x 10 cm. Born in Potenza on May 1st 1931, until 2007 he held the chair of Architectural Design at the Faculty of Architecture of the Federico II...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

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...
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20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Arts And Crafts Three Piece Wrought Iron Andirons Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, early 20th century, Arts And Crafts, hand-wrought iron, andiron set is comprised of two andirons and a crossbar at 38 inches wide. The set features twisted stems with scr...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Brass Chenets Andirons Neoclassical Empire Style
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of large empire-style fireplace andirons, in gilded brass, they are formed by long columns that rest on a base with a mythological scene, the central column ends in an imitati...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of Art & Crafts brass and iron fire dogs, early 20th century, in the manner of Edward Spencer and the Artificers' Guild. Each with two filigree d...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Andirons in the Style of Ernest Gimson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of outstanding, Arts & Crafts, hand-forged, nickel-plated iron andirons with bronze blossom motifs in the style of Earnest Gimson, Cotwold School.
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Heavy Brass or Bronze Andirons
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice scroll details heavy brass or bronze andirons. Measures: 27" Tall.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass and Cast-Iron Musical Note Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of brass and cast-iron musical note andirons, tenn. Chrome Plate Co. Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1925.
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1920s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Very Tall Art Deco Revival Andirons, Handcrafted in Iron and Steel
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of large Art Deco revival handcrafted spear head andirons in steel and iron. A highly unusual pair with lovely details that feature design influences combining architectural el...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Andirons

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze andirons. Each andiron is raised by three handsome paw feet and stunning richly chase...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Andirons in Chrome, Enameled Steel & Glass, Designed as Knights
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing 1950s designed pair of Andirons in steel, chrome and glass, depicting two Knights with shields and lances. Very whimsical and HEAVY! NOTE: One of the knights head reclin...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of 19th Century French Brass Andirons
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful pair of French Napoleon III patinated solid brass andirons or fire dogs with with wrought iron frames to keep your logs elevated. Note lovely large spiral balls and carved...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets / Bookends
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in Long Island City, NY
A cute pair of late 19th century gilt and Patina bronze chenets / bookends Depicting a dog and cat perched on a pillow, sitting on a bronze base.  This...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Brass and Iron Decorative Fire Grate Basket from England
Located in North Salem, NY
A large 19th century English Adam polished brass fire grate basket. The railed serpentine basket is set between square tapered legs with decora...
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19th Century Adam Style Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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

Limited Edition English Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition English cast-iron fire dogs. This handsome English early 18th-century design is part of a limited edition series reproduced by Gibilaro Design. The turned standards w...
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2010s English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Andirons with Hammered Texture and Cannonball Crown
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome pair of mid-20th Century hammered texture andirons. The andirons are in traditional form with the hourglass body balanced on elegantly curved legs. A round cannonball shape ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

Hexagonal Solid Brass Andirons, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Breathtaking - sculptural yet simple, these are heavy architectural design solid brass andirons are hexagonal cut on angle to augment the beauty o...
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2010s American Post-Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Andirons, Late 18th Century
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of andirons Gilt bronze and wrought iron Measures: H 33 x W 32x D 56 cm Late 18th century An andiron is a fireplace accessory. It is a piece of wood or metal often placed in ...
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Late 18th Century European Other Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bronze Andirons, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Very decorative Rococo style bronze andirons. Dating back to the 19th century, the pair of andirons comes from France. They are embellished with two putti and curved rocaille and oak...
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1860s French Rococo Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Andirons by Enzo Missoni
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of bronze andirons Perfect condition.
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1980s Belgian Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III andirons or firedogs, 19th century.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 18th Century English Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18th century, English polished wrought iron firedogs. The scrolled feet surmounted by gunmetal fluted shaped finial and engraved brass mask top. Good quality. Height: 595 ...
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18th Century British Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought 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.
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair Antique American Art Nouveau Bronze Andirons by Caldwell & Co N.Y., Ca 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique American Art Nouveau gold bronze and patinated bronze Andirons signed by "Edward F. Caldwell & Co. New York," Circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Sculpture Andirons by Peter Martens
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Patinated bronze andirons Signed.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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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