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Andirons For Sale
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

Substantial Pair of Brass & Steel Firedogs in the Georgian Manner
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of brass and steel firedogs in the Georgian manner. The polished wrought iron arched feet with scrolls below, surmounted by turned brass uprights, gadrooned balls ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Bronze & Cast Iron Firedogs in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of Baroque style firedogs. The cast iron body with circular detail to centre, surmounted by bronze finials with sphere of spherical form. English, second half of 19th century....
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19th Century English Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished Arts & Crafts wrought iron firedogs with shaped feet and shaped petal finials. English. Early 20th century. Measures: Height: 535 mm 21" Width: 205 mm 8" Depth: 3...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Polished Steel French Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished steel firedogs. The scrolled feet surmounted by barley twist shafts and scroll work, with brass ball finials to top. French, 19th century. Measurements: Height...
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Pair of Polished Steel Firedogs with Brass Urn Finials
Located in London, GB
Pair of steel firedogs with brass urns to tops and spit holders to fronts. Measures: Height: 785 mm 30 " Width: 255 mm 10" Depth: 585 mm 23".  
Category

Late 20th Century English Andirons

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Art Nouveau Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished wrought iron Art Nouveau firedogs. The shaped feet with leaf motif to uprights, and floral tops. Circa 1900. Measurements: Height: 455 mm 17 7/8 in Width: 330...
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Late 18th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Pair of Steel Firedogs with Mulling Tops
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century polished wrought iron mulling dogs. Height: 725 mm 28 ½" Width: 255 mm 10" Depth: 863 mm 34"   
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19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Decorative Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century French brass firedogs with pierced shell motif to base. Foliage body with claw feet and pierced top surmounted by flamed finals. ...
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

N.2 Lacquered and Painted Double-Leaf Doors, Yellow, 18th Century Rome, 'Italy'
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Set of 2 antique interior doors, double-leaf, lacquered and hand painted, with sculpted molura but without frame, built in the 18th century for a...
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18th Century Italian Antique Andirons

Materials

Poplar

Pair of Polished Steel Arts & Crafts Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished steel Arts & Crafts firedogs, with acorn finials, tapering shafts, star motif and scrolled legs. English. Measures: Height: 435 mm 17 1/8 in Width: 230 mm 9 in...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Steel

Small Art Nouveau Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
An petite polished wrought iron Art Nouveau firegrate. The shaped feet surmounted by square burning area. Early 20th century. Width At Front: 475 mm 18 ¾" Width At Back: 455 m...
Category

Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Pair of Wrought Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of large polished wrought iron firedogs of sweeping shape with scrolled tops. English, 19th century. Height: 820 mm 32 ¼" Width: 495 mm 19 ½" Depth: 863 mm 34"
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique French Bronze D' Ore Andirons with Cherubs, Circa 1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique French Bronze D' Ore Andirons with Cherubs, Circa 1870.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Arts & Crafts Painted Andirons, circa 1910
Located in North Miami, FL
Perfectly patinated early 20th century Arts & Crafts handwrought andirons feature white-painted cast iron monks.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron, 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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

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

Pair of English Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of English steel firedogs, with ball and finial top and breakleg base. N.B. May be subject to an extended lead time. Measures: Height: 490 mm 19 1/4 in Width: 170 mm ...
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Late 20th Century English Regency Andirons

Materials

Steel

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...
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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

Large Pair of 19th Century Classical Brass Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive large pair of Dutch influenced classical 19th century brass andirons or firedogs. Each with two circular brass finials b...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets Each depicting Bacchus, wrapped in grape vines, flanked by a cherub and standing on a bronze base. Details: Height – 19...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

50" Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of massive hand-forged iron Andirons-Hampton location..
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th century.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Tall Pair of Scrolled Andirons
Located in Seattle, WA
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Early 20th Century English Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron Andirons, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French cast iron andirons. Each: 7.25" x 17.25" x 15"
Category

Mid-20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Antique English Egyptian Revival Patinated Bronze Andirons, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English Egyptian revival patinated bronze andirons, Circa 1880.
Category

19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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.
Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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

Mid-19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu, 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

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
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Antique English Victorian Brass Andirons, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Victorian brass Andirons, Circa 1880.
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu and Iron Andiron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and iron andiron. The andiron is raised by a straight base with a fine mottled design. Each of the two supports d...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Ormolu

Pair Of French Louis Philippe Period Ormolu, Onyx And Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis Philippe period Ormolu, Onyx and Wrought Iron andirons. The pair are raised on tripod shaped bases with three pawed supports decorated by...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Onyx, Wrought Iron, Ormolu

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century Beautiful set of andirons made from cast iron and brass.
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Late Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cannon shape with finials and scrolled feet.
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1830s American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Renaissance Period French 17th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large-scale pair of French 17th century Renaissance period cast iron andirons. Each beautiful andiron is raised by thick U-shaped support at the front and an el...
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Antique Cast iron Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful detailed antique cast iron andirons.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Napoleon III Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III andirons made of brass and cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons or firedogs, 19th century They are in good condition.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

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.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Rosso Levanto Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rosso Levanto andirons. Each andiron is raised by ormolu topie shaped legs below the rectangular base w...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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
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19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Andirons, FA-1224
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Antique Andirons Item #: FA-1224 Additional Information: Dimensions: 22.5"H x 12.5"W x 20.625"D
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19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Hand-Wrought Andirons with Bronze Dragons
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of hand-wrought andirons with polished bronze dragons.
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Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Basket-Topped Andirons from USA, 1900s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of large andirons with basket tops made to hold and warm brandy bottles.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality true pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each andiron is raised by beautiful and most decorative scrolled movements with captivating foliat...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th century. The pair is in really nice condition.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Chromed Andirons for A. Schultz
By A. Schultz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of chromed steel and wrought iron andirons, with "pawn" uprights on bullnose rectangular bases with ball feet. Manufactured in 1924.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Tall English Gothic Style Wrought Iron Antique Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall Gothic style wrought iron andirons. The florally etched standards, topped by a pair of wolf heads holding rings in their mouths above stylized shields, are supported on foliate decorated scrolled and splayed feet. Swan's nest baskets...
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each elegant andiron is raised by a wonderfully executed ground and rock like base with a large most dec...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

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

1970s Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Signed Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed "Bouhon Fres" Dore bronze. Finely chased. With flame motif Garland of flowers, bow and arrow and quiver.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of 19th Century Bronze Chenets
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A decorative pair of French chenets modelled with a couple seated on scrolling acanthus, the male playing the flute. Mid 19th century
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique 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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