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Andirons For Sale
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

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 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

Avian from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of avian form andirons crafted from warmly patinated sections of railroad track.
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1940s American Primitive Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Avian from USA
Avian from USA
$4,800 / set
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.
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19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Pair of Art Deco Hammered Iron Andirons Circa 1930/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Elegant Pair of Art Deco Hammered Iron Andirons Circa 1930/1950 price is for the pair
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1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

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.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Bronze and Iron Andirons
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of 19th century French bronze and iron andirons with faces etched into the finials.
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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 Wrought Iron English Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A distinctive pair of 19th Century wrought iron English andirons. The tall, black andirons have a circular finial at the top and three oval shaped deco...
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19th Century Antique 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.
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Very Fine 20th Century Continental Andirons
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of continental andirons, with large pierced and wrought Iron Florets.
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Early 1900s 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...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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 Large 1900s Polychromed Iron Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of very fine large 1900s Italian style polychromed iron chenets with face detail. The chenets are signed.
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Early 1900s American Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Silver Plate Andirons
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of silver plate andirons with beautiful and intricate neoclassical details.
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20th Century British Andirons

Materials

Silver

Vintage Andirons Cherry Tree Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pair of andirons with cherry tree design.
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Late 20th Century Andirons

French Louis XVI-Style Bronze Chenets
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful pair of Louis XVI-style bronze chenets features patinated, cloaked cherub figures seated on ornate gilt bronze plateau and keeping t...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Andirons by Enzo Missoni
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Patinated bronze andirons signed.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Andirons

Pair of Wrought Iron and Bronze Baroque Style Andirons
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive pair of hand-forged wrought iron and bronze Baroque style andirons. The beautiful intricate balls on the top over fluted center column flanked by branches of grapes and le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chrome Flame Form Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chrome and steel flame form andirons. Stylish combination of form with a function, in very good original condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Continental Floral Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Continental andirons decorated with floral details over twisted design.
Category

20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Chrome Andirons
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Chrome andirons.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Chrome Andirons
Chrome Andirons
$1,800 / set
Pair of English Bronze and Iron Andirons, Old Mellow Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome pair of English bronze and iron andirons, lovely old mellow patina.
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19th Century British Baroque Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Fireplace Brass Set
Fireplace Brass Set
$1,118 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ornate Pair of Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
An ornate pair of brass firedogs. The arched and scrolled feet with finely cast foliage above. 19th century. Measures: Height: 550 mm 21 ?" Width: 2...
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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 English Scrolled Anirons
Located in London, GB
A heavy pair of polished wrought iron firedogs. The arched feet surmounted by scrolled motif to shafts and mulling tops. English, 19th century. Height: 610 mm 24" Width: 360 m...
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Scrolled Firedogs Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of weighty 20th century wrought iron firedogs of scrolled design to feet and shaft surmounted by mulling tops. Measures: Height: 610 mm 24" Width: 335 mm 13 ¼" Depth: 515...
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20th Century English Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Firedogs with Barley Twist Tops
Located in London, GB
An attractive pair of bronze firedogs, with barley twist tops, gadrooned centres and scrolled bases. Original back bars. 19th century. Height: 490 mm ...
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19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Arts & Crafts Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished wrought iron Arts and Crafts firedogs. The shaped feet surmounted by engraved shafts with scrolled fleur-de-lys to middle and top. English, late 19th / early 20th ...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Set of Wrought Iron Firedgos
Located in London, GB
A set of wrought iron firedogs. The arched feet surmounted by straight shafts and scroll work. French. (Could be polished if required). Measures...
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Late 20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Polished Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair on polished steel firedogs. The shaped feet surmounted by tapered square shaft with barley twist and pyramid finials. English, circa 1900. Height: 620 mm 24 ⅜" Width: 2...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Very Large Pair of English Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
19th century English wrought iron mulling firedogs. Measures: Height: 1035 mm 40 ¾" Width: 355 mm 14" Depth: 700 mm 27 ½".   
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Unusual 19th Century English Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century English polished and engraved steel firedogs. Scrolled bases, twists to shafts, and rings to fronts. Measures: Height: 730 mm 28 ¾" Width: 310 mm 12 ¼" De...
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Pair of Large English Firedogs with Mulling Tops
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century English wrought iron mulling firedogs. Measures: Height: 890 mm 35" Width: 455 mm 17 7/8" Depth: 685 mm 27".
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

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".  
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Late 20th Century English Andirons

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of large 19th century Gothic Revival cast iron firedogs. Measures: Height: 895 mm 35 ¼" Width: 355 mm 14" Depth: 595 mm 23 ".  
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19th Century English Gothic Revival 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

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 Wrought Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of wrought iron firedogs with scrolled bases, barley twist design to uprights and mulling tops, also with barley twist design. 19th century. Could be...
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19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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

Arts & Crafts Pair of Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts & Crafts firedogs. The scrolled feet surmounted by gadrooned finials. English, early 20th century. (Blacked but could be polished if required.) Height: 490 mm 1...
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20th Century English 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...
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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 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 English Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Grand-Scale Polished brass fireplace Andirons, circa 1860.
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19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Charles X Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Andiron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th century Charles X st. ormolu and silvered bronze andiron. The andiron is raised by a mottled base and display...
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Arts & Crafts Steel Andirons
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An amazing pair of Arts & Crafts burnished steel andirons by Walter Frank Knight OBE 1885 to 1972. Knight was a silver smith working in Wellingborough and these are a one off commis...
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1940s English Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel

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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