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Andirons For Sale
Large Pair of Brass Firedogs with Cherubs
Located in London, GB
An imposing, fine quality pair of brass firedogs. The feet adorned with dragons and foliage surmounted by full sized classical cherubs. Urn finial behind. English, 19th century.
M...
Category
19th Century English Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
American Brass Rail and Pleasing Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass rail and pleasing wire work fire place screen, Early 19th century.
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
Distinctive Pair of Forged Antique Folk Art Snake Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of antique Folk Art snake andirons with inset glass eyes. They were blacksmith made of hand-hammered wrought iron. The artist used pieces ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
French Brass Acanthus Foliage and Berry Motif Folding Fire Place Screen, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency brass scrolled acanthus foliage and berry motif folding fire place screen with egg and dart molded base, Early 19th century.
Category
1810s French Regency Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th c Pair Classical English Regency Andiron Firedogs
Located in Savannah, GA
This classical pair of early 19th century English Regency andiron firedogs feature multiple turnings and perch delicately on ball feet. Very sturdy construction.
Category
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
Belle Époque Ormolu Fireplace Mantel Andiron Fender Attributed François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Belle Époque ormolu fireplace Mantel Andiron Fender, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946) and probably designed by Léon Messagé (1842-1901), of serpentine form, cas...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Neo-Gothic Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neo-gothic andirons are made of bronze and wrought Iron. This is a French work from 19th century.
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century Victorian Gothic Fire Dogs or Andirons in the Shape of Griffins
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century pair of zoomorphic Griffin Fire Dogs or Andirons. Made from cast Iron and with copper stomach inserts, these unusual and rare pieces are indicative of the Victoria...
Category
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron, Copper
Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Andirons or Chenets - a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A mid 20th century pair of Asian style andirons or chenets featuring bookmatched dragons seated atop bases etched with Chinese characters. Polished cast brass and hand forged iron.
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th century Andirons with wonderful detail and impressive size
Pair of dragons at the top and towards the bottom, original surface.
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Renaissance Cast Metal Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Renaissance Cast Metal Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x10" W x 19" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Andirons
Materials
Metal
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Fireplace Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century 'Belle Époque' Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze fireplace screen. The ornately decorated oval screen, supported with a pair a of finial columns, su...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Ironandirons, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
American Serpentine Brass & Artistic Wire Work Ball Finial Fire Fender, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American serpentine brass and artistic wire work banded ball finial fire place fender, late 18th century.
Category
1790s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
Cast Iron Dachshund Firedog Andirons, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Cast Iron Dachshund Firedog Andirons,
7.75" H x 23" W x 6.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Fireplace Tools, Log Holders, Antique, Americana, Saus...
Category
Early 20th Century Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of andiron is made of wrought Iron. This is a French work. Circa 18th Century.
Category
1780s French Gothic Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
1940s Nickel Andirons with Brass Flame Finial
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco polished nickel andirons with a stylized brass flame finials and cast iron backs.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1950's Stitched leather andirons by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather andirons by Jacques Adnet
Category
1950s European Vintage Andirons
Materials
Metal
Unusual Mid Century Octagonal Wrought Iron Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual architectural octagonal wrought iron log holder, in very good, original clean and ready to use condition. The piece is constructed of solid squared stock iron.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought 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 Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Chenets / Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of late 19th century French Baroque bronze chenets / andirons
Beautifully decorated with dolphin and putti. A fleur-de-lys sits on top of the obelisks.
These are in very g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Adirondack Brass Duck Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Adirondack-style brass duck form andirons mounted on wrought iron horseshoe shaped front shanks. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Twisted Wrought Iron Andirons, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of a twisted main part with ball on top. With their look, they can both be used for an old fire place as for a contemporary one. They are French, circa ...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Thornton & Downer Pair of Arts & Crafts Cotswold School handmade steel fire dogs
Located in London, GB
Thornton and Downer attributed. A pair of Arts and Crafts Cotswold School hand-made steel fire dogs with scroll tops and fine decorative chasing.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Steel
Vintage Beethoven Face French Rococo Brass Cannonball Fireplace Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "Beethoven" French Rococo Brass Cannonball Fireplace Andirons - Pair. Item featured is marked, "GF" with ornate cast bronze/brass faces to base, and large cannonball bodies. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Andirons
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Pair of Baroque Bronze and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of 17th century bronze and wrought iron andirons, having ringed suppressed ball finials on square collars above spiral twist shafts with forward facing spit supports with s...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Wrought Iron Andirons in the style of. Gilbert Poillerat, France 1935.
Located in Brussels, BE
Blackened wrought iron andirons with gold parts ending with a large copper bowl.
In the style of G.Poillerat- France 1935.
Category
1930s French Baroque Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and bronze fire dogs with pyramid style finials
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and bronze fire dogs with pyramid finials and decorative with copper flower heads to the tops, and copper flower decoration to the bases applied to a...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Pair of American Brass Urn Faceted Finial Andirons with Log Stops, NY C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass flanking urn faceted finial andirons with bulbous squared faceted legs, matching faceted bulbous log stops, and resting on the original wrought iron rear dog l...
Category
1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Dolphin and Sailing Ship American Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of large c. 1850 cast iron andirons. The andiron shaft is composed of a mythological dolphin on a classical plinth surmoun...
Category
Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
French Brass Winter / Summer Fire Screen
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass two season firescreen with floral decorative swags, beading, centered urn, and ending on acanthus hoof feet. Dealers please call for trade price.
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Pair of Arts & Crafts Style Andirons in the Style of Ernest Gimson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking pair of Arts and Crafts style andirons in the style of 19th century designer and architect, Ernest Gimson. These antique fire dogs once resided at Warter Priory, Pocklingt...
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Pair of Classic Cast Brass Chippendale Style Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic shiny impressive pair of cast brass cannon ball andirons
in the Chippendale style.
Category
1940s American Chippendale Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Nuns
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, nuns - very decorative.
Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg.
Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
See all our antique fireplaces and fi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Flame Andirons , circa 1950, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of sculptural andirons, France circa 1950.
Stylized flame in cast iron.
Dimensions: 25 cm H, 18 cm W, 39 cm D.
Good original condition.
All purchases are covered by our Buy...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical Figural Cast & Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical set of figural fireplace andirons offers wrought and cast iron construction with young boy caryatid raised on phoenix form base, c1900
Measures - 21'' H X 14...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Custom Art Deco Style Skyscraper Andirons Displayed in Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
These custom Art Deco style andirons feature a stepped streamlined design with a inverted curve at the top of the structure. They are fully cus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Iron, Brass
American Brass Rail & Pleasing Wire Work Fire Place Screen with Eyelet's C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass rail & pleasing wire work fire place screen with flanking eyelet holes. Eyelet holes secured fire screen to fire place surround. Late 18th century.
Category
1790s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with brass ball ringed finials, brass rail top, and pleasing scrolled artistic wire work. Boston, MA early 19th century.
Category
1810s American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Wonderful French Empire Bronze Regency Fireplace Putti Cherubs Chenets Andirons
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French empire bronze Regency fireplace putti cherubs chenets andirons.
Measures: 20" L x 7" W x 8" H.
Category
1920s French Regency Vintage Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Fireplace Chenets by Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Art Deco fireplace chenets by Michel Zadounaïsky.
Pair of French Art Deco patinated hand forged wrought iron andirons, signed ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early Pair of Chippendale Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Nice early pair of American Chippendale andirons. Both show the expected wear, normal and consistent with age.
Category
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Sophisticated Pair of Moderne Polished Brass Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Curlicue elegant French moderne 1930s cast brass and iron andirons.
Category
1930s French Streamlined Moderne Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Brass Empire Style Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Classic pair of Empire style antique brass andirons with aged patina. Wonderfully handsome, will add style and character to any fireplace.
OAL ...
Category
19th Century American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
French Brass Free Standing Fire Screen. Circa 1820-30
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass free standing fire screen with centered floral handle, swag finial motif, foliage motif, and terminating on scrolled block feet. Early 19th Century
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Phil, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass flanking faceted Urn on Urn finial andirons with squared plinths, scalloped skirts, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on banded spur legs with b...
Category
1790s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Monumental Sublime Fleur de Lis Motife French Antique Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Monumental large pair of andirons, each is surmounted by detailed sculptures of a lion flanked by two horses below double fleur de lis orbs and finial.
The elegant, curved forms of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
American Brass Rail and Rope Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Fender, NY, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American fire place fender with brass rail, pleasing scrolled artistic wire work, and resting on a decorative brass rope base. New York, Early 19th century.
Category
Early 1800s American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
English Regency Style Nickel Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish polished nickel andirons with lion's head with ring front details and tapering spire with blackened iron backs. Professionally polished.
Category
20th Century British Regency Revival Andirons
Materials
Nickel
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
Raymond Subes, Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fire place tools are made of wrought iron. This is a work by famous French designer Raymon Subes, Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze chenet / andirons featuring two bound male figures on a gilt base. (priced as pair).
Category
19th Century Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron, Brass, Bronze
Donald Deskey Style Polished Brass and Steel Art Deco Fireplace Andirons
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco styled geometric fireplace andirons. Polished brass square set in cast iron stand. Style of Donald Deskey known for so many Machine Age fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Rare Pair of Pre Civil War African Americana Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Very rare pair of Pre Civil war African Americana, his and hers andirons.
Category
1850s American Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Folky Fireplace Grate with Horseshoe Decorations
Located in New York, NY
Folky Blacksmith made fireplace log holder grate with horseshoes mounted on the front as decoration. Unique handmade item in the Rustic style.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Andirons
Materials
Iron
Antique Gothic Renaissance Scrolling Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Renaissance Scrolling Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Item features a heavy cast iron construction, scrolling frame...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
26" Pair of 19th Century Eastlake Andirons by Smith & Anthony
By Smith & Anthony Stove Co.
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of iron Eastlake Andirons by Smith & Anthony Stove Co. copyright 1886.
Category
19th Century American Eastlake Antique 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.