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Andirons For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1970s
Pair of Large Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality brass firedogs with scroll and leaf motif to bases. Early 20th century
Height: 635 mm 25"
Width: 432 mm 17"
Depth: 6...
Category
Early 20th Century Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Polished Steel Arts & Crafts Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished steel Arts & Crafts firedogs, with acorn finials, tapering shafts, star motif and scrolled legs. English.
Measures: Height: 435 mm 17 1/8 in
Width: 230 mm 9 in...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Steel
Exceptional attr. Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Silvered Bronze Andiron Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair of neoclassical vasiform silvered bronze andirons with tall artichoke finials, circa 1910-1920. Overall egg-and-dart relief on the bulbous top and base. Shield motifs decora...
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Pair of Polished Steel Andirons in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A very large pair of polished steel firedogs in the Gothic manner. The arched feet with scrollwork below, the shafts with dragon's heads and figure, surmounted by mulling top of crow...
Category
Late 20th Century English Gothic Andirons
Materials
Steel
Vintage Blackened Steel Tree Trunk Log Andirons, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
AFP0636
A pair of vintage blackened steel andirons in the form of tree trunks or cacti with two branches. The richly textured surface created by a clever method of laying down indivi...
Category
1950s Rustic Vintage Andirons
Materials
Steel
Italian Early 20th Century Foldable Colored Wicker Fire Screen
Located in Milan, IT
Italian early 20th century colored wicker wall mirror.
Backed in pewter sheets.
Category
1920s Italian Jugendstil Vintage Andirons
Materials
Pewter
Chinoiserie Antiqued Mirror Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant chinoiserie antiqued mirror andirons, American, circa 1940s. They retain their warm original patina to the brass.
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
1920s Black Cast Iron Andirons with Figures of a Hybrid Atlas over a Caduceus
Located in New York, NY
AFP0674
A pair of unusual large antique andirons each having a figure of a hybrid atlas over a caduceus in the main rectangular column, as well as masks, dolphin fish and crosses on...
Category
1920s Renaissance Vintage Andirons
Materials
Steel, Iron
Tall Neoclassical Brass Ornate Column Form Andirons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful pair of brass square column form andirons with footed base decorated with wreath and ribbons.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Fireplace Tool Set by Bennett Attributed to Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Great midcentury fireplace tool set signed Bennett, design attributed to Donald Deskey. This set is in exceptional clean, ready to use o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair English Arts & Crafts-Style Hammered Bronze Andirons circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
A truly unusual and unique item. Heavy cast bronze andirons in the Arts & Crafts style. Unlike anything we have ever found in Europe. circa 1930s. Solidly and expertly made. Measure...
Category
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Aged Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tapering brass Art Nouveau andirons ending with scrolled feet, circa 1930s.
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Andirons
Materials
Brass
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
Fine French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Fireplace Screen Urn Bow Instrument Medallion
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French Louis XVI gilt bronze fireplace screen with urns and bow / instrument center medallion.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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
Edgar Brandt Style Iron, Brass Andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco heavy iron and brass spindle andirons with hand wrought decorative trim.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Horse Head Andirons USA 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron horse head andirons. USA, circa 1950. Black finish, brass accent.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XVI Brass / Bronze Flame Finial Pair of Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI brass / bronze flame finial pair of andirons with adjustable fender. Item features pair of urn and flame finial andirons, pi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Jan Barboglio Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jan Barboglio wrought iron andirons
Fine pair of designer andirons. Each andiron is handmade and in excellent condition.
The andirons have ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rococo Andirons
Materials
Iron
Donald Deskey Style Andirons, Brass Buckles and Wrought Iron
Located in New York, NY
Donald Deskey style andirons, brass buckles and wrought iron. Handsome pair of modernist andirons with square brass buckle fronts, semicircle bases and wr...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass and Iron Andirons, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of neoclassical style andirons are made of brass and iron. This is an interesting design, French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Donald Deskey Andirons, Brass, Signed Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Donald Deskey andirons, brass, signed Bennett. In original unrestored condition. The brass elements have a warm, naturally aged patina with minor discoloration and slight corruption ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Fine French Bronze Fireplace Ormolu Fire Place Screen Flower Garland Roccoco
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze fireplace ormolu fire place screen with flowers & garland in the manner of rococo.
Category
20th Century European Rococo Andirons
Materials
Bronze
H-Form Cast Iron Andirons and Fire Log Basket by William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
This is an original set of cast iron H-form andirons or chenets labelled Wm. H. Jackson Co. together with the original cast iron fire log basket. Late ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of cast Iron Musketeers Andirons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Musketeers andirons is made of cast iron. They are very unusual and decorative. These are a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Louis XIV Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0567
A pair of tall wrought iron andirons with drop-ring pendants, delicate penny feet, and large polished brass ball finials, circa 190...
Category
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Massive Pair of Cast Brass Chenet Andirons Mythological
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive pair of cast brass Chenet andiorns. The mythological figures representing Hercules in mirror image rest on elaborate bases with winged and scaled dragons with three paw...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Rare Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Fire Screen
Located in New York, NY
A superb and large antique French Empire neoclassical gilt bronze and patinated bronze firescreen of unique shape and exquisite craftsmanship embellished with neoclassical gilt bronz...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Andirons by Donald Deskey
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of sculptural patinated bronze andirons having simple diagonally cropped tapered blades projecting vertically from footed cast iron bases.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
1920s Antique Brass Ornate Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s antique brass ornate andirons.
Category
1920s Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass
Moderne Skyscraper Donald Deskey Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Skyscraper streamline Moderne 1930s-1940s polished chrome andirons by Donald Deskey from a Palm Beach estate. These are remarkable examples o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Chrome
English Modernist Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century English andirons made of wrought iron. The style is Modernist. The condition is good.
Category
20th Century British Modern Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Donald Deskey Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist andirons in blackened iron with a polished brass blades. Designed by Donald Deskey for Bennett. Mint restored.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Donald Deskey Art Deco Brass Andirons and Fireplace Set Vintage Rare
Located in North Miami, FL
This great Donald Deskey polished and lacquered solid brass Art Deco moderne andirons and fireplace tool set are stellar. These are timeless and modernist. These came from amazing co...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons Representing an Evangelist, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of cast iron andirons represents an Evangelist. They are French, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Gothic Vintage Andirons
Large Iron North Wind and Dolphin Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
From a celebrities Southampton, NY oceanfront estate. Large iron, north wind and dolphin andirons.
These andirons can be shipped UPS.
Category
1990s Andirons
Materials
Iron
Antique Arts and Crafts Decorative Brass Andirons
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of antique Arts & Crafts decorative brass andirons with beautiful patina.
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons
Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome pair of small scale French Rococo style bronze chenets, the base depicting a male face with flowing hair, perhaps a portrait of Louis XV...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Andirons
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Paul Evans Style Chrome, Brass Andirons
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of heavy skyscraper andirons made from solid brass and chrome-plated pieces with iron backs in the style of Paul Evans.
Category
20th Century American Modern Andirons
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Andirons and Tool Set
Located in St. Louis, MO
Heavy and well made handwrought Arts & Crafts andirons with matching tool set. Older repaint. Nice vintage condition. Tools 46" H x 20" W 10.75" D.
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Modernist Chromed Steel and Iron Andirons, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of modernist andirons are made of chromed steel and Iron. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron, Steel
Pair of Twisted Wrought Iron Andirons with Finials, French, circa 1920
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wrought iron andirons is made of a twisted central part with ribbons on the base and a large finial on top. They are French, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Modernist Andirons in Steel and Iron
Located in New York, NY
American Modernist pair of andirons made in steel and iron. The pair was made during the circa 1930s-1940s in the United States and has decorative pine cone finials. In great vintage...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons
Materials
Steel, Iron
Great Pair of Sunburst Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of andirons with a sunburst design.
The large cast iron sunbursts have a dull gold finish and they are on black wrought iron bases.
Category
Late 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Andirons Bronze Attibuted Pierre Legrain
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stylized bronze flame aged bronze andirons attributed to Pierre Legrain. Attached to iron backs. An similar example sold at Sotheby’s sale 3944.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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 a good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Musical Note Wrought Iron Andirons Stamped Nashville TN, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Musical note wrought iron andirons stamped Nashville TN, circa 1920s.
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
1950s Iron Horseshoe Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s iron horseshoe andirons.
Category
1950s Vintage Andirons
Materials
Iron
Donald Deskey Nickel Blade Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modernist andirons in blackened iron with a polished nickel blades. Designed by Donald Deskey for Bennett. Mint restored. On display at 200 Lexington...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Hand-Wrought Black Iron Snake Andirons
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage pair of hand-wrought black iron snake form andirons.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Children Chenet, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze figural chenets. Each cast as two patinated figures of amorini (Putti) growing out of leafy volute vi...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Selection of Modern Fire Tools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Fire Tools, circa 1950s-1960s. From left to right as seen in the first photo, they are:
1) Italian hand-hammered iron fire tools, Italy, circa 1950s. They measure 38" H x 10" W x 9" D and are priced at $1600 for the set.
2) Sculptural Firestarter, designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller, American, circa 1950s. It measures 12" H x 6.5" W and is priced at $850.
3) Chrome and Lucite fire tool...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Arts & Crafts Painted Andirons, circa 1910
Located in North Miami, FL
Perfectly patinated early 20th century Arts & Crafts handwrought andirons feature white-painted cast iron monks.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'Man' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of cast iron. The condition is good.
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons
Materials
Iron
Serpentine Fender with French Style Neoclassical Andirons
Located in Asheville, NC
Colonial Williamsburg brass serpentine shaped pierced work, polished brass fire fender, pair of French style andirons with left and right brass cast...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Andirons
Materials
Brass
Gothic Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Large hand-forged iron fir place andirons with ball finials and decorative rings.
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Andirons
Materials
Iron
English Arts & Crafts Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful English Arts & Crafts andirons made of cast iron. The condition is good.
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts 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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