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Andirons For Sale
Louis XV Gilt Bronze Chenets Andirons
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV gilt bronze chenets. Illustrated with flame finials on top of urns and balustrade. Garland draped with leafage. Original flange support. Featuring images of Louis VI...
Category
1750s French Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$4,020 / set
English Brass Hand Chased Floral Fire Fender, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass fender with hand chased floral gallery, single exterior row of beading, and terminating on stylized lions paw feet, Early 19th Century.
Category
19th Century British Antique Andirons
Pair Of American Brass Steeple Top Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Steeple top newly polished. Ball feet.
Category
1820s American Federal Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,450 / set
Gorgeous Pair of Scrolled Iron Andirons and Cross Bar
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of extremely well made solid iron scroll andirons with matching cross bar.
Category
Late 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron
$950 Sale Price / set
51% Off
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
French Brass Rococo Acanthus Foliage Fire Place Screen on Scrolled Feet, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French Brass Rococo free standing fire place screen with decorative acanthus foliage, crosshatching with beaded motif, and resting on the original four scrolled feet, Early 19th Century
Category
1830s French Rococo Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
American Brass and Polished Steel Urn Finial Chased Eagle Fire Coal Grate C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and polished steel fire coal grate with flanking urn finials, floral medallions, hand chased foliage and eagle gallery, serpentine cast iron b...
Category
1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, e...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Graphical Andirons from Iron and Brass Chrome, France, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant French late Art Deco, early midcentury andirons made from forged iron, brass and nickel details.
Very reduced, graphical andirons in good condition with signs of rust...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron
Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Cupid Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore flame top andirons with winged cupid. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 / set
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Fireplace Screen
Located in Essex, MA
Of heavy gage wrought iron with central figure of a standing deer, with curved top with carrying handles, enclosed sides and scrolled feet.
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons
Materials
Other
18th Century English Folk-Art Andirons in Polished Steel
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine pair of 18th century English andirons made by a local blacksmith in the folk-art manner with heart and clamshell spit supports over arched feet with shaped clips to back shaft...
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Andirons
Materials
Steel
1920s Handmade Dragon Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s handmade iron and tin dragon andirons.
Category
1920s Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron, Tin
$1,450 / set
Antique French Empire Bronze Urn Finial Fireplace Andirons w/ Paw Feet - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Bronze Urn Finial Fireplace Andirons w/ Paw Feet and Desirable Patina- a Pair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 25" H x 11" W x 11" D.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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
$2,100 / set
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usabl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair Of St Nicholas Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cast as figures of a standing Santa holding toys.
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
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
17th Century French Pinhead Fireplace Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
17th Century (1685) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
Category
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
1950's Donald Deskey Art-Deco Style Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1950's Donald Deskey designed for Bennet brass and irons andirons, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,400 / set
18th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 18th Century French Iron Cast Pinhead Andirons.
Category
18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Andirons with Fluted Finials
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco polished nickel andirons with fluted finial tops on ionic capital forms.
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Nickel
$2,400 / set
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair. Item featured is a larger impressive size, stunning patina and casting, very rare antique andirons, ...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Era Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, e...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron “Landiers” Andirons with Fleur de Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this elegant pair of antique wrought iron andirons with matching cross bar. Forged in France, circa 1820, and standing on three feet, the andirons called “L...
Category
Early 19th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Iron Andirons
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3265 - Pair of antique French andirons, rare because with adjustable supports for skewers: beautiful, functional, rare, with a good price.
Category
Late 18th Century French Other Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
$1,406 / set
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
Pair of Andirons in polished bronze by Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
The Melisandre andirons by Jacques Jarrige are sculptural works that transcend their functional role, bringing a sense of presence, movement, and sensuality to the hearth. Cast in po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass ball top andirons with fluted plinths, ball finial log stops, and ending on scrolled squared feet.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Andirons
A fine pair of 19th century George 111 gilt torchiere floor lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century George 111 hand carved and gilt floor lamps . Fine gilding and carving
Category
Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair French 19th Century Baroque Revival Style Steel and Bronze Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French 19th century Baroque Revival style steel and patinated bronze figural chenets (Andirons). Each with a posing male figure holding a satyr shield next to decorative sp...
Category
Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Iron
$4,250 Sale Price / set
34% Off
American Brass & Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen with Eyelet Holes, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and artistic wire work fire place screen with flanking eyelet holes for originally securing to fire place surround, Early 19th century.
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
Pair of French Directoire Bronze Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Directoire-style bronze andirons with filigree connector (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century French Directoire Andirons
Materials
Bronze
$1,850 / set
Pair of English Brass & Wrought Iron Flanking Medallion Griffon Andirons C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass & wrought iron flanking medallion and griffon fire place andirons, early 19th century.
Category
1830s English George IV Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Brass Decorative Fur-De-Lei Free Standing Fire Place Screen. C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass free standing fire place screen with fur-de-lei finials, centered handle, decorative scrolled floral work, fluted borders, and terminating on the original scrolled quad ...
Category
1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
Group of 6 Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Komodo Dragon Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Group of Six Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Gilt and Ebonized Bronze and Gilt-Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons), Gilt-Bronze Figural Fire-Tools and Metal Fire-Screen. The tall orientalist flavor chenets, each surmounted with a figure of a Komodo dragon, the fire-tools comprising of tongs, a poker and a shovel, the large spark screen with decorative elements. The chenets stamped 'Belgium'. Circa: 1900.
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.
While the effects of the trend were likely most pronounced in the visual arts, they extended to architecture, landscaping and gardening, and clothing. 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...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Japonisme Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
$8,715 Sale Price / set
30% Off
A Pair of Andirons in the Style of Armand Rateau
Located in New York, NY
A pair of andirons by Mongiardo Studio in the style of Armand Rateau (1882-1938) with symmetrical stylized felines, having arched tails and stylized heads and bodies. The figures att...
Category
Early 2000s Andirons
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / set
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
American Serpentine Brass & Wire Work Urn Finial Fire Place Fender, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American serpentine brass rail and pleasing wire work fire place fender with flanking urn finials, early 19th century.
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wire
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Scrolling Wrought Iron & Brass Large Andiron Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Scrolling Wrought Iron & Brass Large Andiron Set. Item features scrolling iron work, solid brass finials and large substantial size. All three pieces so...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Wrought Iron & Acorn Brass Finial Knife Blade Andirons, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, 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
American Wire and Polished Steel Fire Place Fender, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American wire and polished steel fire place fender with centered iron supports and wrought iron base, Early 19th Century.
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.
Category
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Fireplace Log Holder Andirons Dog 1920s
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful set of two dog andirons in solid green painted iron. They were used in a film of Pedro Almodovar.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
$2,226 / set
Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Ball Finial Andirons, J. Hunneman C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass banded flanking ball finial andirons with circular ringed plinths, matching curvature banded log stops, and resting on the original wrought iron rear dog legs....
Category
1820s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
1930's Large Arts And Crafts Hammered Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large hammered iron arts and crafts andirons, in vintage condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
A Neoclassical SPACE-AGE ANDIRONS & FIRE SET by MAISON CHARLES, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular fire-set featuring a beautiful "single" andiron coming with a psychedelic fire tools set, Neoclassical, Postmodern, Shabby-Chic, Space-Age, Seventies, designed by Jacq...
Category
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Stainless Steel
English Brass Urn Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Fender, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass Urn finial and artistic wire work fire place fender with stylized scrolled feet. Early 19th century.
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire
Monumental Pair of Forged Iron Spanish Revival Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand forged heavy gauge andirons with iron strapping and heraldic shields and battle axes. Generously sized at 18.5" wide, 23" deep and 27" high. Fine old p...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons
Materials
Steel
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
$18,500 / set
English Brass Serpentine Engraved Urn Foliage & Dragon Fire Place Fender, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass serpentine molded edge fire place fender with central engraved urn foliage with flanking fire dragons fighting birds and resting on the original three brass ball feet, ...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of French Monumental Brass & Painted Urn Foliage Fire Place Chenets, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Monumental brass and painted urn foliage fire place chenets, Late 18th century.
Category
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
American Wire and Brass Folding Fire Place Screen with Acorn Finials, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American decorative pleasing wire work and brass rail hinged folding fire place screen with flanking bell brass acorn finials, late 18th century
Fire screen is 24.25" tall / 32.75" ...
Category
1790s American American Colonial Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wire
Pair of Steel Cowboy Andirons
Located in Danville, CA
Cool pair of Cow head Andirons
Category
1950s American Vintage Andirons
Materials
Steel, Pewter
$1,800 / set
Pair Large Antique Figural Putti Cherub Figural Gilt Bronze Andirons / Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) finely sculpted and cast bronze andirons (chenets) in the neoclassical style with gilt bronze patina depicting cherubs. Each 26 1/2 inches tall, 11 in...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique John Bailey Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique pair of brass Federal style double lemon top andirons by John Bailey of New York City circa 1800. Cast iron dogs. Great condition. Measures 23-1/2" high by 11-3/4" wide by 21...
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass
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
Substantial 19th Century Wrought Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of wrought fireplace andirons with shaped collared standards surmounted with a disk. The upright is supported on scrolled feet with a central drop finial...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Iron
French Brass Flanking Flame Urn Finial Foliage & Swag Fireplace Chenet, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass flanking flame urn finial foliage and swag fireplace chenet, Late 18th Century. Chenet will adjust in size- 55" Wide Max / 47.5" Wide Minimum.
Category
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets
Each of a lion seated and roaring on a gilt base with a flower reef design.
Details:
Height – 15 inches / 38cm
Width...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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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