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Andirons For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
1960-1970’s MCM to Modern Andirons or Firedogs Solid Brass Wave Scroll or S Shap
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern to Modern Andirons or Firedogs comprised of solid brass wave, scroll, or S shaped. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vint...
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cast Iron Anchor Andirons
Located in East Hampton, NY
Handsome pair of cast iron anchors as andirons with attached chain..... in very good condition.....
Category

Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Large and Substantial Wrought Iron Tulip Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of large and substantial Art and Crafts andirons in wrought iron with polished finials in the form of stylized tulips over etch decorated shafts having large spit supports wit...
Category

1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

American Wrought Iron Faceted Lemon Finial Andirons w/ Scrolled Plinths, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron faceted lemon finial andirons with central squared tapered columns, flanking scrolled banded plinths, curvature dog legs, and resting on double column block feet...
Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Houston, TX
A highly stylized pair of 19th Century Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets featuring torchier, arrow quivers, and rose garlands.
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neo Classical Style Iron, Ebonized Andirons with Urn Form Motif
Located in Lomita, CA
We love this pair of andirons for its stately air. The pair of Neoclassical style ebonized copper ball-top andirons are probably European, and from the early 20th Century. They are d...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Copper, Iron

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.  
Category

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Column Form Flame Finial Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Bronze Column Form Flame Finial Andirons - a Pair. Item features flame finials, reeded column form shafts, paw feet, very nice antique set. Circa Early 19...
Category

Early 1900s Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Nancy Ruben for VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Nickel Plated Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Art Nouveau style fireplace andirons designed by Nancy Ruben of Bennington (VT) Bronze for Virginia Metalcrafters. Nickel plated brass andirons and black iron metal billets...
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Antique French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Gothic style fire dogs made of cast iron. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. This type of andirons are also called cupdogs. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace...
Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Pair French 19th Century Bronze Figural Bronze Chenets, Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique pair of figural bronze andirons of a Man and Woman from Paris France. This is an impressive pair of andirons with dolphin fish as the b...
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Playful Animal Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of wrought iron andirons/log holders. Playful dog forms, heavy and nicely hand made.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Donald Deskey Andirons
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Donald Deskey andirons made of cast iron and brass.
Category

1950s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons/Chenets 19th/20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons 19th / 20th century, Patinated pair of Napoleon III style andirons Mythological centaurs holding a spheres, on ped...
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

A pair of Antique English Brass Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Likely mid to late 19th century. The pair have a bold form with scrolling base atop orbs with log support at backside in iron. H21" L22" W11" Providence: from the collection of a Pawleys Island...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ram Andirons, Set of 2
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Pair of gilt and patinated bronze andirons. Depicting a fluted and patinated bronze firepot, supported by ram's heads and connected to the base by 4 feet with foliated hoofs. Beautif...
Category

Mid-19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Antique Harvin 1019 Cast Iron Hessian Soldier Fireplace Andiron Firedogs & Poker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Harvin Company cast iron firedogs / andirons, design number 1019 in the shape of 18th century style Hessian soldiers with removable supports. Also includes a fire poker and m...
Category

Early 20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Iron

VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Middleton House Brass & Metal Fireplace Andirons, B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Traditional style fireplace andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters. A historic reproduction of andirons found in Middleton House in Charleston, South Carolina, USA and approved...
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Cast Bronze Baroque Style Antique Fire Andirons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large set of cast bronze baroque style antique fire andirons circa 1820. Thanks to their impressive scale and elaborate design, these bronze firedogs...
Category

Early 19th Century English Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of 1960s Brass and Iron Duck Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1960s neoclassical Brass and Iron Duck Andirons. Measures 9" in width, 18" in depth and stand 13.5" tall.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes. Great detailing in the castings, heavy duty. In excellent vintage condi...
Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets Each with swagged flaming-urn finial, flanked by pine cone finial.
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

1950s Vintage Andirons Brass Breasts + Nipple Minimalist Modernist
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Good weight, quality construction. W 9.25 x D 25.25 x H 22 in.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Iron and Brass Top Andirons, circa 1930
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of iron and brass top andirons, circa 1930 Pair wrought iron and brass top andirons and terminating on decorative scrolled stylized legs We prefer to sell our items in 'unclea...
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Brass, Metal

Bradley & Hubbard Andirons Cast Iron Cannonball Tops Over Corkscrew Columns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive pair of andirons that have been in use up till last week at Oakwell House on Philadelphia's Mail Line. One of the great estates in the area, the home is being liquidated a...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Rococo Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron

Brass Andirons Firedogs Burnished Steel Acorn Finials French
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Brass Andirons Firedogs Burnished steel Acorn Finials French A pair of iron and brass andirons with sectioned brass turnings and turned acorn finia...
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass ball finial andirons with bulbous ringed plinths, spur legs, curvature matching log stops, wrought iron dog legs, and resting on original slipper feet. Boston,...
Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Art Deco Andirons Polished Brass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual andirons-Art Deco stylized skyscraper look. Polished brass, heavy and well made.
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Brushed Steel, Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of brushed steel, brass and iron. This is a very nice model, large and made of very good quality. This is a French work. circa 1970
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Pair of Late 19th / Early 20th Century Bronze Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of late 19th/ early 20th century Bronze Chenets. Modeled with scrolling acanthus.
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Large Pair Of 19th Century Italian Bronze Andirons
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A large pair of 19th century renaissance style bronze andirons in the manner of Nicolo Roccatagla, mounted with cherubs and mystical figures. These impressive andirons are after the ...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Middleton House Brass & Metal Fireplace Andirons - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Traditional style fireplace andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters. A historic reproduction of andirons found in Middleton House in Charleston, South Carolina, USA and approved...
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Neoclassical Styled Andirons with Brass Urns & Lion Head Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique andirons are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Neoclassical Revival style. The andiro...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the made circa 1900 Wrought iron firedogs France Good condition Shipping: 52 / 28 / 44 cm 4 kg.
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

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

Art Deco Chenet in the Style of Sue and Mare
Located in NANTES, FR
Chenet, wrought iron fireplace log door, ar deco in the style of Sue et Mare. Object in perfect condition. Width: 54 cm Height: 31 cm Depth: 31 cm Weight: 21KG.
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Artisan Crafted Mixed Metal Griffin Form Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regal Griffin Pair in iron with textured gray tone surfaces. The ferocious open mouthed creatures with shields on the chests with chased rampant lions and applied brass tops of the s...
Category

20th Century Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Federal Brass Cannonball Cast Iron Fireplace Hearth Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal brass cannonball cast iron fireplace Hearth Andirons - a Pair. Item features solid brass construction, shapely legs, cast iron support...
Category

19th Century Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Hand Wrought Iron with Twists and Open Spirals style of Samuel Yellin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and Grand pair of andirons in the style of Samuel Yellin. Large 3 pc set 41 wide by 35 high by 30 deep. There is something magical about this set. So much fantastic work on all three pieces. Hearts galore with open scrollwork and spiral twisted tops...
Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Black Cast Iron Andirons, by Donald Desky for Bennett
Located in New York, NY
United States, circa 1950 These stunning Art Deco Andirons were realized by the legendary designer Donald Deskey- the visionary behind Radio City Music Hall- for Bennet in the Uni...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Art Deco Chromed Metal 'Skyscraper Style' Andirons
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco pair of chromed metal andirons in 'Skyscraper style' with wrought iron backs, in the style of Donald Deskey. Made during the late 1920's.
Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Donald Deskey Andirons in Brass and Iron
Located in Kansas City, MO
Donald Deskey Andirons. Heavy iron with Brass fronts. Very good condition and may have been restored at some point in time. Few if any signs of use.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Art & Craft Hammered Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art & Craft hammered cast iron Andirons, wonderful patina, circa 1940.
Category

1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Bronze Sculptural Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large pair of nineteenth century bronze sculptural andirons of Giambologna's masterpiece 'Rape of the Sabine Women'. The base is formed from two ornate supporting dragons...
Category

Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Benham & Froud Brass Fire Dogs Christopher Dresser Attributed
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of period Aesthetic Movement Fire Dogs, design attributed to Christopher Dresser. Manufactured by Benham & Froud, both signed with the cyp...
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Sunburst Motif Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking pair of large fireplace andirons made of cast iron and having brass embellishments. At the top of each is a round sunburst like circle with fleur di lis pattern.
Category

1940s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 1940 Anchor-Shaped Andirons in Polished Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of anchor-shaped andirons in polished brass with black iron stand. Made in USA, circa 1940.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of American Wrought Iron & Acorn Brass Finial Knife Blade Andirons, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron knife blade andirons with flanking brass acorn finials, squared plinths on scrolled legs, and resting on the original penny f...
Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Large Early 19th Century Black Cast-Iron Baronial Andirons
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 Brutalist Steel Andirons, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of minimalist cast steel andirons whith square motif buckle on the fron side. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to eithe...
Category

1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel

19th Century Napoleon III French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are in a good condition.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron & Hammered Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron and brass andirons / chenets. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: S138XX.
Category

Mid-20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted wrought iron mid century log holder with unusual steel tray base. Nice medium scale dimensions make this log holder perfect for either indoor or outdoor use.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Graceful Bronze Spire Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely pair of early 20th century bronze andirons having spired ball finials over balustrade stems and standing on arched feet with scrolled decoration.
Category

1930s American Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique English Iron and Brass Horse Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English iron and brass horse andirons.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Andirons in Chrome, Enameled Steel & Glass, Designed as Knights
Located in East Hampton, NY
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

Five Mile Town by John Williams, Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Copper Fire Screen
Located in London, GB
Five mile town, Ireland, made by John Williams. In the style of Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts copper and wrought iron fire screen with wonderful whiplash style iron and brass work t...
Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

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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