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Andirons For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1910s
Pair of American Brass Lemon on Lemon Finial Andirons with Ball Feet, NYC, 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass lemon on lemon banded finial andirons with circular plinths, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on spur legs with ball feet. New York Early 19th ...
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rack and pinions andirons are made of forged wrought iron. They are French, from 19th century.
Category
1880s French Gothic Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Curious Pair of Andirons in Patinated Bronze and Iron, in the Gothic Style, with
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Curious pair of andirons in patinated bronze and iron, in the Gothic style, with spooky animal heads and dragons
Period 19th century
Measures: Height 73 cm
62 x 35cm.
Category
19th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Young Caesar Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Andirons, young Caesar.
Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Category
19th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs with Sphinx
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique cast iron andirons / firedogs with sphinx.
The pair is in really nice condition.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
19th Century Georgian English Brass Andirons, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A classy pair of brass English andirons. Each andiron sets on paw shaped feet and features elegant carving brass twisted design on the columns. The andiron is almost 2 feet high and ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural chenets (Andirons), each depicting a classically draped reclining figure, one male holding a Hammer and the othe...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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 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 Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Andirons with Dolphin and Putti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Impressive and beautifully detailed pair of French late 19th century bronze chenets or andirons depicting dolphins and putties. A pair of F...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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
2 Monumental Renaissance Revival Sculptural Bronze Andirons After Giambologna
Located in Dayton, OH
"An elegant and rare set of figural Renaissance Revival andirons, chestnuts or firedogs. A depiction of Giambologna's Abduction of a Sabine Woman. Made from Bronze and finished in Go...
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu Chenets in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of Louis XVI Style Chenets
Constructed from finely cast and chased gilt bronze, these decorative firedogs with attenuated rectangular plinths are supported on oblate toupie feet, the corners dressed with rosettes flanking pierced panels...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of American Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
These were made for city small fireplaces. Brass finials cast iron legs. Polished and painted.
Category
1860s American Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair French Gilt Bronze Neo Classical Chenets Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI neo-classical style gilt bronze chenets or andirions.
Finely detailed including urn draped forms and lion paws.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Double Lemon Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American double lemon andirons, having beaded bands around both lemon finials, with turned collars over octagonal shafts, standing on arche...
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Turned Brass Andirons
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of 19th century turned brass andirons. Eastlake style. Solid brass and iron. American C. 1870. Hand polished and restored.
Dimensions:
Height: 18?
Width: 11?
Depth: 22?
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
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
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
American Brass Urn Finial & Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Phil. C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass urn finial and artistic wire work fire place screen, Philadelphia, Early 19th Century.
Category
1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
Pair of English Brass Dragon Finial Andirons with Scrolled Leg & Paw Feet C 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass flanking dragon finial andirons with decorative foliage plinths, original rear wrought iron spiral dog legs, and resting on scrolle...
Category
1840s English William IV Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Massive Baroque Style Solid Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Triple lobed forms with ball finials, raised on scrolled legs. Curved footed arms at the back with finials and attached to long iron rods. Good patina.
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of gilt and patinated figural lion form 19th century French chenets. In the Rococo style, with full figure lions. Finely sculpted rais...
Category
1880s French Rococo Antique Andirons
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair Continental Neoclassic Brass Baluster Flame Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century brass neoclassic style baluster shaped andirons with ball, flame and acanthus motif. Made of solid heavy brass/ bronze, with expert workmanship and fine detailin...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought 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
American Brass and Artistic Wire Work Ball Finial Fire Place Fender, circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and artistic wire work fire place fender with three flanking ball finials. Early 19th Century.
Category
1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
Pair of 18th/19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Forney, TX
Antique French hand forged wrought iron andiron pair, basket style tops, fleur-de-lis lower finial, split from the solid tapering iron columns, which have brackets attached to front ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of American Brass Urn Finial & Wrought Iron Andirons with Penny Feet C 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass urn finial and wrought iron andirons with flanking central rings, spit hooks, and resting on scrolled legs with stylized penny feet. Early 19th Century.
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Federal Brass Flanking Urn Finial Engraved Andirons Phil C 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American Federal brass andirons with flanking urn finials, matching urn finial log stops, engraved swags on skirt, and resting on banded...
Category
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Ormolu Andirons Louis XV Style Rococo
Located in Toledo, OH
One pair of gold French ormolu andirons in Louis XV style. Made of bronze with gold dora finish on the ornate scrollwork, iron supports. Each andiron is 16" high x 28" deep x 19" wid...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Other, Iron
Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Hat
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a woman wearing a head and a flower on her chest.
Weight: 9 lbs / 4 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique Napoleon III cast iron Andirons / Firedogs.
The pair is in good condition.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Antique American Empire Andirons, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of American Empire brass andirons circa 1830. Columns are cast to give the look of turned balusters with large urn finials. Matching log stops decorate wrought iron dog legs. ...
Category
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with figural horned devils and fireplace tools.
Category
19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Spanish Mission Style Andirons, C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hand wrought iron forged andirons. Lots of meticulously crafted scroll work with size that make a statement. 30 inches tall by 14 ...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Ornate English 19th Century Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of ornate English, 19th century brass firedogs. The plinths with rope and knoll moulding surmounted by drapery festoon and claw and ball feet with masks and ornately cast fini...
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
Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Shield Engraved Andirons. Phil. C 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American Federal brass andirons with shield engraved urn finials, shield engraved plinths, incised checkering lines, engraved swags on s...
Category
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Man with a Turban, Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Andirons, a man with a turban and a nice beard.
Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
Category
19th Century Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Andirons, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine pair of neoclassical style Continental (likely French) arrow and quiver form gilt bronze andirons.
Dating to the 19th century, finished in luxurious Louis XVI taste, t...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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 displays impressive rich pierced ormolu pattern...
Category
19th Century French Charles X Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Substantial and Monumental Pair of Nineteenth Century French Wrought Iron and
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial and monumental pair of nineteenth century French wrought iron and bronze andirons. Having stylized floral finials over bronze mounted column form post with stylized lea...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons, Stamped J. Molineux Boston, C 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass ball banded finial andirons with ringed turned faceted plinths, supporting curvature matching ball log stops, original rear wrought iron dog legs, and resting ...
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with bulbous faceted brass finials, brass rail top, and pleasing scrolled artistic wire work. Philadelphia, early 19th century.
Category
1810s American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French D'Artagnan Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons of D'Artagnan, the best known hero of the Three Musketeers. The andirons are made of cast iron and have ...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
19th Century Handwrought Iron Gothic Fireplace Andirons Firedogs
Located in Southall, GB
A large pair of 19th century handwrought iron Gothic fireplace andirons firedogs. This pair are completely wrought by hand out of very thick iron and have a dark black finish, crafte...
Category
19th Century English Gothic Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Decorative Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of decorative brass firedogs. The claw feet surmounted by tapering shafts and flamed finials. English, 19th century.
Measures: height: 550 mm 2...
Category
19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of George Washington Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patriotic pair of cast iron andirons featuring George Washington posed in military attire. Washington is depicted standing with his hat in hand mounted on a pedestal having swag deco...
Category
19th Century American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, The Genteel Lady
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, showing a dignified woman with great earrings.
Weight: 18 lbs / 8 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and silvered bronze chenet andirons. Each andiron is raised by striking and most unique spiral flu...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s American Antique Andirons
Pair of Firedogs with Lion Motif
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Regency style bronzed cast iron firedogs, in of the form of St Stephen?s lions. Currently without any backbars, but these could be added to accept basket.
Mea...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
American Wire and Brass Fireplace Fender with Decorative Wire Work, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wire and brass fireplace fender with pleasing decorative wire work, Early 19th century.
Category
1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and exceptional quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu andirons. Each fire-gilded andiron is raised by most decorative fanciful scrolled supports with p...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Necklace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a woman wearing a beautiful necklace and a hairband.
Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Flower and Bun in Her Hair
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, showing a woman with flowers and a bun in her hair.
Weight: 9 lbs / 4 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
American Serpentine Brass Finial & Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Boston C 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American serpentine brass ball finial and artistic wire work fire place fender, Boston, MA. Early 19th Century.
Category
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
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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