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Andirons For Sale
Pair of Polished Steel Firedogs with Scrolled Feet
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished steel firedogs. The scrolled feet surmounted by straight shaft and flat finial to top. English, 19th century.
Measurements:
Height: ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Steel
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
Mid-Victorian Steel, Brass & Bronze Fire Tool Stands
Located in London, GB
Mid-Victorian steel, brass & bronze fire tool stands. Bulbous brass spheres sit on plinth with bronze central detail on paw feet. Restored.
Circa 1850
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Large Pair of Italian Bronze Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Italian Renaissance Revival patinated bronze figures. The tapering shafts with busts of maidens, lion masks with garland, flanked by Putti on scrolled bases, 19th cen...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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....
Category
19th Century English Baroque Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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 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...
Category
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Steel
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
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"
Category
19th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Arts & Crafts Steel Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of English Arts & Crafts polished steel firedogs. The feet and shaft with scrollwork throughout, surmounted by decorative tops. Backbars with matching scrollwork. Late 19th/ea...
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Steel
Impressive Pair of Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A large pair of English brass firedogs. The shaped bases surmounted by turned shafts with hexagonal shaped top. Matching finial behind to backbars. Late...
Category
19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
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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Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Imposing Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A very large pair of polished cast iron firedogs. The scrolled feet with masks to centre surmounted by gadrooned uprights and turned tops above. Eng...
Category
19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Antique Andirons, FA-1223
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Antique Andirons
Item #: FA-1223
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 16.25"H x 8.5"W x 16"D
Category
19th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
50" Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of massive hand-forged iron Andirons-Hampton location..
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brass Midcentury Andirons Attributed to Raymond Subes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of brass handmade andirons and forged iron backs attributed to Raymond Subes.
Category
1940s French Vintage 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.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Large Early 19th Century Black Cast-Iron Baronial Andirons
By Carron
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons
Materials
Onyx, Wrought Iron, Ormolu
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...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Brass Hearth Bench
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful antique brass bench andiron used for warming tea kettles and irons by the fireplace.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Andirons
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
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
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...
Category
2010s English Georgian Andirons
Materials
Iron
18th Century Italian Fireplace Andirons/ Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A delicately crafted pair of fine 18th century Italian wrought and gun-metal fireplace andirons. Scrolled, arched feet with wedge-pin locking all elements in position. Segmented gun-...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons
Materials
Other, Iron
Pair Antique Early 19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique early 19th century wrought iron and brass andirons.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought 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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Regency Andirons
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Ormolu
" belt " andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in ny
Category
20th Century French Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brass Column Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Classical brass column andirons.
Category
20th Century Andirons
Materials
Iron
Tall Pair of Scrolled Andirons
Located in Seattle, WA
Large pair of andirons with cross bar.
Category
Early 20th Century English Andirons
Materials
Wrought 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
Pair of Renaissance Style French 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. cast iron andirons. Each andiron is raised by a thick U shaped support at the front and an elongated single back leg ext...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
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
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...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Ormolu
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
Pair of Hand-Wrought Andirons with Bronze Dragons
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of hand-wrought andirons with polished bronze dragons.
Category
Early 20th Century Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Brass Hearth Bench
Located in Asheville, NC
Antique brass hearth bench with brass handles and hardware used for warming tea kettles or irons near the fire.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Andirons
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Andirons Cherry Tree Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pair of andirons with cherry tree design.
Category
Late 20th Century Andirons
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 19th Century French Wrought Iron “Landiers” Andirons with Fleur de Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this elegant pair of antique wrought iron andirons with matching cross bar. Forged in France, circa 1820, and standing on three feet, the andirons called “L...
Category
Early 19th Century French Gothic 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
Category
19th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought 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
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
Antique English Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Grand-Scale Polished brass fireplace Andirons, circa 1860.
Category
19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, Cast iron and Brass
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century
Beautiful set of andirons with brass fronts and rich details.
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
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
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
Wrought Iron Andirons from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good and expressive pair of blackened handcrafted wrought iron andirons having a scrolling and twisting structure capped by unusual faceted polyhedrons.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Antique English Victorian Brass Andirons with Scrollwork Design, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Exceptional English Victorian brass andirons with Scrollwork Design, Circa 1890's.
Category
19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
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 Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb pair of gilt bronze footed andirons, France, circa 1860.
Category
1860s French Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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
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.