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Andirons For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1970s
Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron George Washington Andirons: Measures: 9" x 20" x 16" Weighs: 30 LBS.
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Brass Modern Scroll Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Distinctive pair of heavy thick brass or brass "S" scroll shaped mid century style andirons.
Category

1970s North American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Skyscraper Unique MCM Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of custom-designed one-of-a-kind MCM brushed steel andirons. Unique and beautiful design. note: inspired by the mathematical Fibonacci sequence ( an old formula for elegance).
Category

1980s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel

Pair French 19th Century Japonisme Style Gilt-Bronze & Marble Chenets, Bouhon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Japonisme Louis XV style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Chenets (Andirons) by BOUHON FRES, each depicting a flaming dragon atop an "L" shaped base surmounted with an allegorical gilt-bronze and marble urns with floral garlands and paw-feet, the base with a draped ormolu design and raised on tapered feet. Stamped: "B&H". Circa: Paris, 1890-1900. The bronziers Bouhon et Cie. Bouhon Frers. specialized in bronze-decorated fire-places and fire-fittings. These large and fine chenets are supreme examples of their output. The firm participated in the 1878 and 1900 Paris Expositions Universelles. Japonisme[a] is a French term that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art and design among a number of Western European artists in the nineteenth century following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858. Japonisme was first described by French art critic and collector Philippe Burty in 1872.[3] While the effects of the trend were likely most pronounced in the visual arts, they extended to architecture, landscaping and gardening, and clothing.[4] Even the performing arts were affected; Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado is perhaps the best example. From the 1860s, ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock prints, became a source of inspiration for many Western artists.These prints were created for the commercial market in Japan. Although a percentage of prints were brought to the West through Dutch trade merchants, it was not until the 1860s that ukiyo-e prints gained popularity in Europe. Western artists were intrigued by the original use of color and composition. Ukiyo-e prints featured dramatic foreshortening and asymmetrical compositions. Japanese decorative arts, including ceramics, enamels, metalwork, and lacquerware, were as influential in the West as the graphic arts. During the Meiji era (1868–1912), Japanese pottery was exported around the world. From a long history of making weapons for samurai, Japanese metalworkers had achieved an expressive range of colours by combining and finishing metal alloys. Japanese cloissoné...
Category

Early 1900s French Japonisme Antique Andirons

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Scale Brass Andirons by Dorothy Draper for the Greenbrier Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale classical andirons, designed by Dorothy Draper for The Greenbrier Hotel, American, circa 1947. They stand an impressive 41" height. ...
Category

1940s American American Classical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Arts & Crafts Style Tulip Design Medallion Cast Iron Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arts & Crafts style Tulip medallion hand forged cast iron andirons in the style of Earnest Gimson
Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Signed Stainless Steel Fireplace Set by Jean-Paul Créations, France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
This unique set includes a pair of flame-shaped signed andirons and a signed log rack. Very good vintage condition. This set will ship from France and can b...
Category

1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Stainless Steel

Arts & Crafts Style Wrought Iron Fireplace Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Unique wrought iron log holder executed in the Arts & Crafts style, having two vertical arms, which connect to the horizontal footed base. The scale of this item makes it perfect for...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1950s Bronze "Anchor" Andirons in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of Bronze "anchor" andirons In the style of Jacques Adnet France 1950s.
Category

1950s European Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Iron Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
Early 20th century French Art Nouveau andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are richly decorated. The condition is good.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Tall French Empire Brass and Iron Andirons, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Tall French Empire Brass and Iron Andirons, Pair. Measure 12" in width, 20" in depth and stand 32" tall.       
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial pair of patinated cast iron andirons having expressive pyramidical finials.
Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Brass and Cast Iron Musical Note Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of brass and cast iron musical note andirons engraved Tenn. Chrome Plate Co. Nashville. Andirons Measure 8.25" wide, 14.5" deep and 17.5" high. We polished the brass musical notes.
Category

1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chrome Plated Steel Andirons with Circle Accent Pierre Cardin Style
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is a fabulous sleek pair of highly polished chrome plated steel andirons with a cool polished ebony black circle design, reminiscent of Pierre Cardin or Art Deco designs from th...
Category

1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Iron

Art Deco Bronze Propeller Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bronze stylized propeller andirons with black cast iron backs.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Moderniste Andirons, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An pair of andirons in stainless steel and wrought iron, circa 1970.
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Andirons

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and fit for use in the fireplace. This product has to be shipped as f...
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Donald Deskey Brass & Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of fireplace andirons designed by Donald Deskey circa 1950 for Bennett. Sculpturally cut and formed forged blackened iron J swoops (al...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good cond...
Category

20th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice pair of owl iron andirons with original paint. Well made and heavy! Shows just the right amount of patina and age!
Category

1920s American American Craftsman Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique English ornate Neoclassical style brass fireplace andirons, circa 1900. These are heavy and well made with fine details and a beautiful brass patina. DIME...
Category

Early 1900s English Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Rococo Style Bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Andirons, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo style bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Andirons - a pair. Circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 18" H x 10" W x 9" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1900.
Category

Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought 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...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Hammered Iron with Brass Ball Finials, C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of arts & crafts hand wrought iron with brass finials andirons. Tall, 24 inch and stout. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear. Fire dogs have normal wear an...
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

1960's Abstract Bronze Andirons
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of 1960's bronze andirons. No attribution. Nice vintage patina. Possibility of mantles with same design.
Category

1960s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French Adnet Style Brass Fire Tools
Located in New York, NY
French Modernist set of brass fire tools suspended on a glass frame, in the style of Jacques Adnet. Professionally polished.
Category

20th Century French Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass

Andirons Cast Iron Antiques Fireplace Ducks Shaped, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Very originals, diferent A pair of iron andirons, from the 19th or Early 20th Century These andirons in the shape of ducks are made of a single piece of cast iron. Enigmatic cat figures, they are very exceptional or uncommon pieces,  I don't know if it is a unique piece but at least it is very rare. Duck Head Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons Original set of andirons for forged iron fireplace with an attractive and original shape that makes it very attractive and scarce Surely of French or Spanish origin. Due to their originality and lines, they can fit into any decorative style. They are small in size so they are very functional and practical. They are old, 19th century or early 20th century, between Modernism or Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods They are not very heavy since they are small Its condition is perfect, with the patina of time on the cast iron Original and unique andirons for fireplace...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Iron

Samuel Marx Andirons
Located in Chicago, IL
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Frederic Weinberg Solid Brass 1960's Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of 1960's solid brass and iron horse andirons by Frederic Weinberg, in good vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair French 19th Century Baroque Style Patinated Bronze Cherub Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 19th-20th century baroque style patinated bronze figural chenets (Andirons). Each chenet topped with a cherub standing on a stand flanked by styrs and royal goat-heads...
Category

Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XIV Manner Gilt Brass Andirons, Pair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XIV manner pair of chenets / andirons in gilt brass. Measures: 24" H x 20" D x 10" W. Provenance: Property removed from an Upper East Sid...
Category

20th Century Louis XIV Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons Firedogs France ca. 1950s Jacques Adnet Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A highly decorative pair of large black patinated hand wrought iron andirons or firedogs in the manner of Jacques Adnet., marked with an unreadable artists signature.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Midcentury Brass & Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These sculptural brass and wrought iron fire dogs were designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s to 1960s. The brass rings have been polished and the iron elements were restor...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid 20th Century Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Andirons with Paw Feet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of mid 20th century Virginia Metalcrafters brass Andirons with paw feet Engraved with "VM". United States, circa 1960. Measure: 26" H, 13.5" W, 21" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Iron Andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of green and gold patinated iron andirons made by Gilbert Pollerat (1902-1988). France, circa 1940. Karl Lagerfeld and Francois Baudot (1998) “Gilbert Pollerat, Maître Fer...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Mid 20th Century Harvin Company Federal Style Brass Andirons with Claw Feet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid 20th century harvin company federal style brass andirons with claw feet. Heavy duty brass and iron fireplace dogs. United States, 1950s. Measures: 23" H, 13" W, 20" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Unusual Octagonal Mid Century Log Holder in Wrought Iron ca. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual octagonal form, nice usable scale, good clean, ready to use condition, recently repainted black. Most MCM log holders are circular in form, this...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Crystal & Chrome "H" Fireplace Andirons, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hollywood Regency crystal & chrome "H" Fireplace Andirons, pair featuring iron core holding chromed steel prices and crystal accents. Circa 1930.
Category

1930s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Coastal Andirons with Hammered Nickel Plated Finish, c. 1980's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant fireplace andirons with coastal design featuring stylized shell and wave motifs. Handcrafted from hammered steel and cast iron, features pierced metal cut-outs with nickel p...
Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Mid Century Brass Nautical Style Anchor Andirons with Dolphins
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast brass andions with a total nautical theme. Anchors are the main feature with dolphins at the base and rope all represented in excellent castings.
Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

1950's Italian Dragons Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1950's Dragons Italian andirons, with beautiful craftsmanship in vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category

1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Dutch Baroque Style Polished Steel Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic pair of polished steel andirons in the Dutch Baroque style. With melon forms stacked above a delicately rendered S-curve base. A very...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Andirons

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Shell Shaped Bronze Andirons
Located in East Hampton, NY
Very nice pair of shell shaped bronze andirons in the grotto style.... very good condition and a lovely deep patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Fleur de Lys Bronze Art Deco Fireplace Andirons, 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These elegant fire dogs were designed and manufactured in France during the Art Deco period. They feature bronze patinated Fleur de Lys decoration and blackened cast iron bodies. ...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Croissant Moon Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Nickeled bronze croissant moon andirons.
Category

1960s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Nickel Plated Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of nickel plated Andirons of classic modern design. Clean look for your modern fireplace.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Andirons

Materials

Nickel

Pair of 1960's Andirons
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1960's polished abstract metal andirons France.   
Category

1960s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

Andirons in the Style of Samuel Yellin
Located in San Diego, CA
Arts & Craft andirons in the manner of Samuel Yellin. Great small scale with large and wonderful character. Handwrought piece with scrolled front legs.
Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Classic Pair of Cast Brass Cannonball Designed Vintage Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classically elegant brass pair of brass cannonball style andirons having pretty curved side legs and ball feet.
Category

1950s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

Ernest Gimson Style Large 1900's Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large 1900's art and crafts brass and iron andirons in the style of Ernest Gimson, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Arizona Andirons by Paul Ferrante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall set of andirons designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Paul Ferrante. The pieces are made of Iron with an old iron patina finish. Measurements: 42.50 inches ...
Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century American Brass Andirons with Lion Face on Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Early 20th Century American Brass Andirons with Lion Face on Base United States, 1920-1940. Measure: 24" H, 9.5" W, 18" D.
Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Samuel Yellin Style Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of extra-tall handcrafted wrought iron and cast iron andirons in Samuel Yellin style, in the Arts & Crafts spirit. Partly hand-wrought and partly cast iron. With flanking drag...
Category

Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of andirons by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988). Golden patina on iron. François Baudot (1998) "Gilbert Poillerat: Maître ferronnier" p. 228. Francia, CIRCA 1940.
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of black and green patinated iron andirons. By Gilbert Pollerat (1902-1988). France, CIRCA 1940. Karl Lagerfeld and Francois Baudot (1998) “Gilbert Pollerat, Maître Ferron...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Fireplace Andirons Iron Bronze and Copper Brass Fireplace Protector
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Copper Fireplace protector 60 W -11 D -6 H cm Andiros 13 W .50 D. 22 H Cm They were never used, just for decoration on a fireplace. Iron and bro...
Category

20th Century Italian Minimalist Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass, Bronze, Copper

1960's Animal Abstract Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of 1960's solid brass animal abstracts andirons, in vintage original condition, with minor wear and patina due to age and use lightly hand...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

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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