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Andirons For Sale
Pair of Vintage 18th Century Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th Century Solid Brass Andirons
Category

Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron, Metal

Pair of Antique French Silvered Bronze Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
These andirons have been silvered, so they are slightly different than the traditional bronze d'ore ones our shop usually carries. They are handsome and will make a statement in any ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Silver

Gorgeous 19th Century Pair of Bronze Andirons Chenets
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant cast bronze andiron chenets having beautiful detailing and grand shapely finials.
Category

19th Century French Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Andirons by Donald Deskey for Bennett, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of sculptural patinated bronze andirons having simple diagonally cropped tapered blades projecting vertically from footed cast iron bases.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Large Shaped Cast Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A polished cast iron firebasket with bowl front, shaped front bars and shaped feet below. Substantial burning area and would be well suited to burning large logs and coals, English, ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

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

Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Andirons with Classical "Putti", Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Andirons with Classical "Putti", Circa 1880. A charming pair of gold bronze andirons. One putti is holding a bow, the other a torch. The andirons ar...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 17th Century Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 17th century brass and iron andirons.
Category

17th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons / Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons / firedogs, 19th century. This pair is in really nice condition.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

"Scottie" Inspired Fireplace Andiron
Located in Hudson, NY
The distinctive Scottie dog-inspired fireplace andiron, shown here, serves its intended purpose with a bit of whimsy. Designed to mimic the look of a Scottie terrier, the decorative ...
Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

Donald Deskey Style Nickel Plated Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modernist fireplace andirons in the style of Donald Deskey. The set features a minimal curved front design with a center circular disc. Each andiron sits a a curved front f...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Nickel

Impressive Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Brass Chenets
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV 18th century brass chenets, very finely cast with scrolled foliage and swags, large putti holding grapes and vines. Exceptional quality. Measures: Height: 370 mm 14...
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair, while originally for the fireside, would serve equally as bases for a pair of table lamps. They are exquisitely modelled with sinuous, scrolling acanthus and beautifully f...
Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Bell Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bell brass lemon finial andirons with circular ringed plinths, spur legs, matching log stops, wrought iron dog legs, and resting on original slipper feet. Boston, MA...
Category

1790s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Cast Iron Arts and Crafts Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oversized cast iron andirons. This large pair of andirons feature a patinated Arts & Crafts style front design with a curved detailing seen at both the front and back of the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of sea horses andirons France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice pair of wrought iron French andirons circa 1950 with sea horse shape In the front Heavy high quality of iron
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Federal Style Turned Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal Style Turned Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 13" W x 18.25" D.
Category

Early 20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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...
Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Urn Final Andirons with Penny Feet, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass andirons with flanking urn finials, decorative scroll work, squared circular plinths with spit hooks, matching scrolled legs, and resting on t...
Category

1790s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Elegant Polished Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality elegant Georgian style English steel firedogs. The turned uprights surmounted by urn finials. Pictured with polished back bar which could be blacked if require...
Category

Late 20th Century English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Steel

Gilt Bronze and Iron Andirons with Bird Figures, Louis XV Style, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and iron andirons with bird figures. Louis XV style, circa 1890. With iron log holders behind.
Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Bronze

A Pair of English Regency Patinated and Ormolu Rams Head Andirons
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of English Regency Period Patinated and Ormolu Rams Head Andirons. Each is beautifully patinated with a dark patina and further accented with ormolu fittings. The body is of...
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Rococo Baroque Style Brass Leafy Acanthus Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Baroque Style Brass Leafy Acanthus Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 10" W x 18" D.
Category

Early 20th Century Rococo Andirons

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

19th Century French Renaissance Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Ornate Brass Andirons
Located in London, GB
A large pair of ornate brass firedogs. The feet surmounted by dragons, foliage and putti, with urns to central shaft. Classical figures to top. English, 19th century. Currently with ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20th Century French Neoclassical Column Bronze Andirons
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 20th century French neoclassical column bronze andirons. Each with flame finial above draped Ionic columnar standard on oval pedestal base w...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Monumental Brass Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A monumental pair of double beehive brass andirons.
Category

Early 1900s Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Steel Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of steel firedogs with column dogs embellished with bows and bell-flowers, and with female figure. Measures: Height: 510 mm 20" Width: 180 mm 7" Depth: 430 mm 16"
Category

Late 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Steel

American Brass Swag & Pleasing Wire Work Hinged Fire Place Screen, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass swag & pleasing wire work fire place screen with flanking hinged side panels, late 18th century 24" tall / 32" wide in middle / 15" deep e...
Category

1790s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair of French Brass Flanking Figural Musical & Foliage Scrolled Chenets, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass flanking figural musical and foliage scrolled free standing fire place chenets, Early 19th Century.
Category

1810s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Brass & Wrought Iron Flanking Medallion Griffon Andirons C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass & wrought iron flanking medallion and griffon fire place andirons, early 19th century.
Category

1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Fireplace Brass Set
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple classical andirons for fireplace, complete with brass fender: perfect, elegant, helpful. So You can complete Your fireplace with a good...
Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Fireplace Brass Set
Fireplace Brass Set
$1,134 Sale Price / set
20% Off
American Brass and Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen with Orig Hooks, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and artistic wire work fire place screen with original flanking rear hooks for securing to fire place surround, Early 19th century.
Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair of Large Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality brass firedogs with scroll and leaf motif to bases. Early 20th century Height: 635 mm 25" Width: 432 mm 17" Depth: 6...
Category

Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Bronze Andirons from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and expressive pair of midcentury polished bronze andirons fashioned from conjoined flaring and twisting narrow planes of bronze attached to a blackened iron base. Made ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Chenets or Andirons with a Decorative Eagle Finial Top, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of 19th century chenets or andirons with a decorative eagle finial top and a brass fender. Dimensions: Chenets 24" H x 9" W / fender 26.25" W x 7" H.
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Very Fine Pair of Decorative Brass Chenets
Located in London, GB
Pair of the finest quality early 19th century Louis XVI brass chenets. The base with lions feet and moulded relief design. Three acanthus leaf paterae with guilloche moulding. Impres...
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arts & Crafts Style Steel Firedogs with Scrollwork
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts & Crafts style steel firedogs with scrollwork throughout. English modern. NB. May be subject to an extended lead time. Measures: Height: 595 mm ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Steel

Large Pair of Ornate Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A large pair of brass firedogs. The bases of four clawed feet, the uprights with swags of fruit and stiff acanthus leaf detailing, surmounted by flamed finial tops. English, circa 19...
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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

Large Pair of Polished Wrought Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of polished large wrought iron firedogs. The scrolled feet surmounted by barley twist shafts and shaped tops. An impressive set with nice patina to iron. English, 19t...
Category

19th Century European Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Onyx Marble Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Onyx Marble Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets Each with swagged flaming-urn finial, flanked by pine cone finial. Sizes Height: 17 inches / 43cm Width: 18.5 inches / 47cm
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

American Wrought Iron & Brass Urn Finial Fluted Andirons with Spit Hooks C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and brass urn finial andirons with upper scrolled decorative floral motif, fluted centered columns, flanking lower spit hooks, and resting on the original scrol...
Category

1780s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Flanking Brass Ball Wrought Iron Rampant Lion Andirons, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English wrought iron andirons with flanking brass balls, spiral columns, squared plinths with matching faceted iron log stops, centered mounted shield with rampant brass lion...
Category

1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Brass Serpentine Engraved and Pierced Galley Fire Place Fender, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass serpentine fire place fender with centered decorative floral engraving, flanking rope columns, pierced intertwined foliage gallery, rope banding, and resting on a step ...
Category

1770s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Gold Plated Louis XV Style Andiron Set, Cherub Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze gold plated Louis XV style Andiron set with Cherub Motif.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Brass and Wrought Iron Lion and Foliage Urn Andirons, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, 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,...
Category

1790s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, Cast Iron Impressive Size
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century Beautiful set of andirons made from cast iron. The impressive size makes this pair stand out...
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of large 18th century style wrought iron andirons.
Category

19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
$1,650 Sale Price
41% Off
Pair of Ornate Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of ornate brass firedogs. The paw feet with mask and ring handle to centre, surmounted by pierced brass balls to shafts. Currently not polished t...
Category

Late 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Brass

English Brass and Wrought Iron Lion Shield Andirons, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and wrought iron shield perched lion andirons with turned bulbous brass columns, rectangular iron plinths, and terminating on chased scrolled legs, Early 19th century.
Category

1820s English George IV Antique Andirons

Pair of English Polished Steel and Nickel Silver Andirons. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel and nickel silver andirons with a urn top finial, twisted centered column, adjustable spit hooks, and terminating on sc...
Category

1850s English William IV Antique Andirons

Pair of Monumental French Brass Obelisk Acanthus Floral Andirons. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Monumental French brass obelisk andirons with decorative bead work, floral filigree, centered decorative rings, matching log stops, and terminating on acanthus scrolled flute...
Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Acorn Top Andirons. Philadelphia, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American acorn top andirons with turned faceted plinths, terminating on double spur legs with ball feet. Philadelphia, Circa 1800
Category

19th Century American Antique Andirons

Pair of Neo Gothic Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century (dated 1861) neo-Gothic polished cast iron firedogs, with heraldic masks, horseshoe shaped bases, and orb finial tops. Scrolled backbars. Measures: Height: 690 ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Urn Finial Andirons. Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass urn finial andirons with scrolled twisted center column, terminating on the original scrolled legs with penny feet. Center column was derived ...
Category

1770s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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

Late 20th Century English Andirons

Materials

Steel

Small Pair of Andirons in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of English polished wrought iron firedogs in the Gothic style. 20th century. (Back bars could be extended if required). Measures: Height: 395 mm 15 ½" Width: 230 mm 9" De...
Category

20th Century English Gothic Andirons

Materials

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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