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Andirons For Sale
French Brass Rococo Fire Screen
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass Rococo free standing fire screen with shell and scrolled floral motif.
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Elegant English Brass Serpentine Pierced Gallery Fireplace Fender, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant English brass serpentine fireplace fender with a decorative pierced gallery, single row of beading, and terminating on a molded edge base....
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1780s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Italian Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron hand chased bronze andirons adorned by mythological figures with dolphin and swan motif ending on chased scrolled legs.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Andirons

Pair of American Brass Empire Andirons with Pierced Galleries, Phila, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Important size American brass Empire andirons with faceted ribbed finials, turned ringed centered columns, faceted ribbed plinths, flanking pierced scrolled galleries, matchi...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Andirons in Gilt Bronze and Iron in Louis XV style, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Precious pair of andirons in gilded bronze and forged iron in Louis XV style. These stunning firedogs were made in Italy in the 1940s. The front of these andirons is made in forged ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Metal

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.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Acanthus Foliage Andirons with Bar, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical wrought iron and brass foliage andirons with flanking decorative basket finials, central urn plinths, decorative adjustable cross bar with spit hooks, an...
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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.
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Late 18th Century French Other Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Fine Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons Attributed to Tiffany Studios
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional pair of tall patinated brass and wrought iron andirons ornamented with stylized interlaced scrolls, having original ornamented circular handles, attributed to Tiffany...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of French Brass Flame Finial Acanthus Foliage & Dolphin Andirons, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass flame finial andirons with tapered ringed acanthus foliage columns, flanking dolphins on rectangular plinths, foliage bulbous feet, matching bulbous log stops, a...
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1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron PAIR of ANDIRONS, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A strong and singular pair of andirons, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Brutalist, to be attributed, massive wrought iron structures strongly characterised by their "ring heads" and ...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Monumental Cast Iron & Brass Ball Top Andirions. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American monumental cast iron andirons with ball top finials, faceted centered columns, flanking spiral arched galleries, matching finial log stops, spit hooks, and terminati...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold & Patinated Bronze Animal Andirons Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Museum Quality Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze and Patinated Bronze Animal Andirons, Circa 1860-1880. Louis XVI models of a dog (poodle) and a cat.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Andirons

Materials

Bronze

1950's Brass and glass andirons in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Brass and glass balls andirons in the style of Jacques Adnet France One little chip in the bottom of one ball who doesn't affect anything
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1950s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

Mythological Horned Creatures, French Andirons
Located in North Miami, FL
These very rare andirons are from Art Deco period, mythological animals with horns in brass. Very heavy and well crafted.
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 1950's bronze andirons
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's bronze andirons France Signed R Patalot
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1950s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Quivers & Arrow Tall Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Quivers & Arrow Tall Andirons - Pair. Item features tall stately forms, stunning gilt bronze casting with drapes, quivers, and arrows, and ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of beautiful NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC andirons, with a kind of gothic influence : tripod wrought iron base with rolled wrought iron hooves, each topped with a tapere...
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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Whimsical Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual pair of English Arts & Crafts blackened steel andirons with stylized tulip finials and ornate overscale log supports.
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Andirons in Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Originally sculpted in pine, Flame is a pair of andirons by Jacques Jarrige that has been cast in bronze, preserving the tactile immediacy of the artist’s hand. Their undulating, ant...
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2010s French Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Edwardian Cast Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair 19th Century Edwardian cast Brass Fireplace andirions measuring 9" in width, 22" in depth and 19" in height. The made of heavy cast brass, not hollow. Matching set of fireplac...
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19th Century American Edwardian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 1800s American Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Ornate Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 19th century ornate brass fireplace andirons in the Baroque manner. The two openwork spheres set over plinthed scrolled supports with central cartouche. Flame finials ...
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1890s English Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Marie Suri "Gala" Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Marie Suri The Gala andirons Andirons with brushed bronze balls and steel fire dogs. Also available with a polished or antiqued finish. Made to order expressly for Liz O'Brien.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of French Architectural Caryatid Figures in Cast Spelter
Located in London, GB
A pair of French architectural caryatid figures in cast spelter, originally used as gas torches. Good quality patina commensurate with age. Could be used ...
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Spelter

Machine Era Style Solid Brass and Blackened Iron Andirons
Located in North Miami, FL
These custom designed tall and heavy solid brass cylindrical and blackened iron andirons are stately and important. Very heavy and the brass is polished but not lacquered so over tim...
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2010s American Machine Age Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Antique English Brass Horse Andirons circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Brass Horse Andirons circa 1880
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Late 19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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.
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20th Century North American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Nickel

French Brass Chenets
Located in New York, NY
French Neo-Greco brass Chenets designed as tall Classic columns. These stately andirons topped with a swirling acanthus leaf pattern, they taper to a squ...
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Rare Belt Andirons With Gold Bronze Buckels by Jules Wabbes, Belgium 1960.
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Belt" cast iron andirons with polish bronze "Buckels". General Decoration for Jules Wabbes. Litt. "Garde feu" of the same design by General...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of history and elegance to your fireplace with this pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these andirons...
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Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Modernist Iron & Brass Andirons with Patinated Brass Ball Heads - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Chic and minimalist pair of wrought iron andirons with polished brass finishing balls. In fair vintage condition. Oxydation and patina on all surfaces. These andirons will ship from ...
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1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Regency Style Andirons
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 French Regency style bronze andirons. Measurements: Height: 24" Depth: 22".
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Early 20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Regency Bronze Andirons, Early 19th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of oversized Regency bronze andirons, each measuring 38.5 inches tall × 38.5 inches deep × 22.5 inches wide and weighing well over 100 lb...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Large 18th Century Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive pair of large 18th century brass fireplace andirons. In remarkable antique condition. Most likely English.
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16th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Standing Cat Andirons
Located in Bellport, NY
A spectacular pair of Art Deco cat form andirons, standing as though they are guarding the ancient tombs of Egypt, with a wonderful pewter tone finish, good details on their faces and feet and wearing an unusual chain...
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1930s British Anglo-Japanese Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron & Brass Modernist Andirons - France 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Chic and minimalist pair of 1980's double ends steel and patinated brass andirons. In fair vintage condition. Oxydation and patina on all metal surfaces. These andirons will ship fro...
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1980s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel, Brass

Rare Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Fire Screen
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and rare antique French Empire neoclassical fire screen composed of gilt and patinated bronze. The structure follows a rectangular form with a sloping upper section and...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
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19th Century Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass George Washington Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage pair of brass George Washington Andirons, likely mid 20th century, cast brass shallow full length figure of George Washington standi...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron Firedogs Ibex Inspiration, France, c 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Exceptional pair of andirons of the period Mid-Century Modern Wrought iron firedogs. The creator of this pair of andirons gave free rein to his imagination by creating these andirons...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Ram Andirons
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s-1910s; Olympic Logmaster - Chicago, IL Pair of cast iron andirons with stylized ram's head finials, marked "Olympic Logmaster 254". Originally produced by Olympic Logmaste...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Iron

E. CLAVIER, Andirons with Owls, 1867 World's Fair
By E. Clavier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This bronze andiron bar was presented at the 1867 Paris Exhibition in Paris and was crafted by the skilled bronzeworker E. Clavier. This piece is a testament to the artistry of E. C...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

American Brass Andirons 'New York/ Philadelphia', circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass andirons (New York /Philadelphia), circa 1790.
Category

1790s American Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Cast Iron Figural Andirons Santa Claus by Virginia Metal Crafters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron Santa Claus andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters c1950. Excellent castings, very detailed with Santa having toys and presents ...
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1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud. A pair of Aesthetic Movement brass fire dogs.
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser for Benham and Froud stamped mark. A pair of Aesthetic Movement brass fire dogs with sunflower heads on elegant shaped necks.
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Massive Cast Iron Andirons in the Arts and Crafts Manner American
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive Pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Andirons with silvered canon ball atop square column. Traces of old copper and silver paint. American, Circa ...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Baroque Style French Dragon Andirons
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of highly decorative French gilt-bronze andirons or chenets, with attached iron bars (circa 1870), in the form of fanciful dragons, with foliate berry, acanthus leaves and oth...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu, Iron, Brass, Bronze

Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid 19th Century
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Andirons

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An adorable true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, after a model by Caffieri and signed H. Vian. Each high quality andiron is raised by four topie shaped legs decorated with draping acanthus leaves. The Ormolu support above is decorated with concave sides and a pierced interlocking wrapped around foliate band. Atop the support is the Ormolu dog bed with tassels on each corner and scrolled designs along the edge. Standing on the bed are charming patinated Bronze dogs, one with their paw lifted and both displaying wonderful expressions. Henry Vian (1860-1905) was a celebrated bronzier who specialized in the production of bronzes in the eighteenth century style, particularly light fittings, cases with bronze mounts and chandeliers of great quality. He participated in the Great Exhibition of 1878, 1889 and 1900 and received a Gold Medal in 1889. His workshop was based at 5 rue de Thorigny in Paris. His wife and son ran the business after his death in 1905 until 1944, when the city of Paris took over the premises for the Ecole des Métiers d'Art. Philippe Caffiéri...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Wrought Iron Canonball Andirons and Set of Fireplace Tools
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Wrought Iron Large Andirons with Cross Bar, with a Set of 3 Fireplace Tools. Heavy duty tools set. Andirons Measure 12" in width and 21....
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of French 1930s Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century andirons in hand-hammered Iron. The pieces reflect both Modern and French Art Deco design and the work of the great French ironworkers including Raymond Su...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Andirons

Antique French Brass Andirons - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
Made in France in the Late 19th Century, these tall brass andirons have ball finial tops and fluted column guards that culminate in clawed feet. The brass has aged beautifully. Dime...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair Louis XVI Ormolu Patinated Bronze Dog and Cat Chenets
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Large Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Two-Tone Patinated and Dore Bronze Dog and Cat Form Chenets/Andirons Modeled after Jacques Caffieri...
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1850s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and monumental true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Renaissance st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, stamped by F. Barbedienne. Each andiron has an ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Beehive Fire Dog Andirons 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique brass Chippendale / Georgian / Colonial style andirons / fire dogs - beehive shaped baluster style posts on bowed legs with orb feet. Dimensions: 8.75" x 7.5" x 19.7...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 18th Century Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 18th Century French Gothic style andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep ...
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Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Quality Pair Antique Brass Cannonball Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With cannonball tops on ring shaped supports mounted on scrolled legs with ball feet. The curved back long iron stand with ball finials. Dimensions: H. 21", W. 12 3/4", Depth 19" C...
Category

19th Century Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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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