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Andirons For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Pair of American Cast Iron Anchor Andirons
Located in Highland, IN
Striking pair of American cast iron anchor andirons connected by anchoring chain. Original log stops and dog legs. The rich patina speaks to their dec...
Category

Late 19th Century American Other Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Victorian Late 19th / Early 20thC Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian late 19th century, early 20th century brass fire irons or Andirons, possibly produced around the time of the Aesthetic Movement with influences from Persia. A...
Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Tall Solid Brass Harvin Co. Federal Style Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Federal style andirons made from high quality cast brass pieces assembled. Tall and elegant in excellent vintage condition with...
Category

1950s American Federal Vintage 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

Antique French Sphinx Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice looking andirons with a Sphinx. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by pr...
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century Brass and Iron Andirons with Scrolled Feet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of early 20th century brass and iron andirons with scrolled feet. Measure: 23" H, 9.5" W, 22" D.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Weathered Antique Andirons with Swirly Finials
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of antique brass andirons with weathered patina and lovely swirly finials.
Category

19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

American Brass & Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen with Eyelet Holes, C 1800
Located in Hollywood, 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

Wire, Brass

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

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Artisan Made Iron Fire Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine artisan made iron fire screen, the openwork front with scalloped and criss-cross sections decorated with stylized flowers and leafy buds. With a ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Bronze Flanking Recumbent Lion Filigree Medallion Fire Place Chenet, 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
French bronze flanking recumbent lion and filigree scrolled medallion adjustable fire place chenet with a step back molded edge base. Early 19th century Chenet dimensions : 40.75" ...
Category

1810s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Vintage Solid Brass Andirons with Roll Bar, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage solid brass andirons. Loose Roll Bar. Measures 27" in height and 18" in depth. Roll bar is 36" Wide Very good vintage condition...
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass Neoclassical Figural Tiered Urn Finial Andirons, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian brass neoclassical figural tiered beaded urn finial andirons resting on decorative fluted triangular bases, Early 19th Century.
Category

1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Elegant Mid-19th Century Stamped Gilt Bronze Andirons, France, Around 1850
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine gilt bronze andirons both stamped "Sechers -Castelle" and the number 754. France around 1850.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of 19th century French firedogs or andirons in cast iron stamped Val d´Osne. The andirons appear in their unbeatable old patina making the "Zoauve" soldier and the "Grenadier" soldier formed figures fabulously attractive. The foundry of Val d´Osne grounded in 1836 by Jean-Pierre-Victor André, is the maker of the Crystal Palace in London, build for the 1851 Great Exhibition...
Category

19th Century French British Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

American Brass & Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Howard & Morse Ny C 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and pleasing artistic wire work fire place screen, Stamped by maker Howard & Morse, New York. Early 19th century.
Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

Harvin Co Brass Federal Style Branch Leg Ball and Claw Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Harvin Co brass federal style branch leg ball and claw andirons - a pair. Item features branch legs, ball and claw feet, original stamp, quality Amer...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Brass & Wire Fire Place Fender with Flanking Canister Tool Holders 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and wire fire place fender with flanking canister tool holders resting on a step back molded edge base, Mid 19th Century 40.75" Wide @ exterior canister's / 30" Wide ...
Category

1850s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair of Figural French Andirons for Fireplace.
Located in Houston, TX
Assorted pairs of figural iron fireplace andirons from France, circa 1800s. Price is for one pair of your choice. Measurement listed is for the pair in image 1. Pair in image 2 measu...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

English Brass & Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Fender with Stylized Paw Feet 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass and artistic wire work fire place fender with the original stylized lions paw feet, Early 19th century.
Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair Louis XIV-Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of mid-19th century French bronze andirons in the Baroque Louis XIV taste. These guys have a wonderful hefty ...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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 Andirons Louis XIII Style, Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of Louis XIII style wrought iron andirons. 19th century work. These typically Louis XIII andirons are sober in shape and have an exceptional patina.    
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Lion Andirons Chenets with Fender, 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Lion Andirons Chenets with Fender - 3 pc set. Item features adjustable length, cast bronze reclining lio...
Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Andiron Louis XV in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of andirons in gilded bronze from the 19th century Louis XV style They have retained their beautiful original gilding and are in very good condition.   
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Andirons / Fire Dogs, French Sphinxes
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French andirons, Sphinxes with a bottom edge. Weight: 12 lbs / 5 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.     
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Empire Brass Cast Iron Lion Head Spiral Twist Paw Feet Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French empire style brass cast iron lion head spiral twist paw feet andirons - a pair. Item features brass spiral turned column and finials...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Roccoco Style Decorative Ormolu Fireplace Chenets Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of early 20th century highly decorative bronze ormolu (gilt metal) chenets in the Rococo style. These Chenets or fire dogs are in the typical Rococo design of scrolling fol...
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large 1940's Solid Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1960's solid iron sea horse motif andirons, newly painted in good vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category

1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Old Handcrafted Wrought Iron Scrolled Leaf and Brass Ball Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine pair of old early 20th century. Handcrafted heavy wrought iron scrolled leaf and brass ball Andirons. Attributed to being made in France. Fabu...
Category

Early 20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Brass and Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Fender, New York, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and artistic wire work fire place fender, New York. Early 19th century.
Category

1810s American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

American Empire Period Brass Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
American Empire period brass andirons with spurred cabriole legs and ball feet; hand wrot iron log holders. At 18 Inches high these elegant andirons make a dramatic visual statement,...
Category

Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Lyre Form Andirons/Chennets
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of antique Louis XVI style French dore bronze lyre form Andirons/Chennets. Each is exceptionally cast, hand-chased, and chiseled with great precision and quality. The...
Category

1860s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Ball Finial Andirons, J. Hunneman C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, 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

Pair of Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Stylized Dolphin or Fish Andirons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique gilt bronze andirons are unsigned, but believed to have originated from Europe, possibly France and dating to approximately 1880. The detailed cast bronze sculpt...
Category

Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Gothic Iron Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in London, GB
A very large and heavy set of Victorian Gothic revival Fire dogs or Andirons made from Iron. Possibly modelled on a much earlier pair. The Victorian Gothic movement or Victorian Revi...
Category

1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Art Nouveau Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th or Early 20th century French Art Nouveau andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bronze Brass Iron Rococo Style Fireplace Andirons
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of andirons featuring two Rococo late-Baroque styled in Classic asymmetrical patterns, great looking patina .  
Category

20th Century European Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Outstanding Pair of German Historism Victorian Andirons with Angel Heads
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful stunning sculptural Angel Head andirons. Showing Cherub Angel heads on the front. A beautiful nice pair for your fire place. They are in original used condition. A screw bu...
Category

Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Donald Deskey Bennett Cast Iron and Brass Coveted Andirons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and rare signed Donald Deskey Bennett cast iron and brass andirons. Age appropriate wear and gorgeous patina. Brass at top and bottom. Why not own the best?.
Category

Late 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Ore Chenet Andirons, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Ore Chenet Andirons, Circa 1880.
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian D'ore Figural Andirons "Apollo & Mars" 'Early 20th Century'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of Italian d'ore figural andirons, Early 20th Century Apollo and Mars standing figures supported by two winged female forms Dimensions 41" H...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Nouveau Andirons in Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Art Nouveau Andirons or fire dogs in patinated brass, first half of the 20th century. Whimsical pair of andirons in patinated brass from early 20th century. Very stylish pa...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Andirons

Materials

Brass

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

American Brass and Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen with Orig Hooks, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and artistic wire work fire place screen with original flanking rear hooks for securing to fire place surround, Early 19th century.
Category

1810s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair of Donald Deskey Mid-Century Modern Nickel Plated Sculptural Andirons
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sculptural Donald Deskey for Bennett Andirons in Nickel, having a J shape with solid nickel disc in center. Older restoration, light use since then. Depth of uprights are 1.25" d. ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Nickel, Iron

Pair of English Brass & Wrought Iron Flanking Medallion Griffon Andirons C 1830
Located in Hollywood, 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

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Hairband
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, woman nicely dressed with a hairband made of spikes - very decorative. Weight: 12 lbs / 5 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.    
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Massive Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of classic Georgian style andirons are baronial in scale, and feature baluster form uprights with egg and dart and acanthus leaf details.
Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

20th Century Sunflower Black Wrought Oversized Iron Hand Forged Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
20th century wrought iron hand forged black sunflower andirons with scrolled legs and hitching post loop in the middle these spectacular andirons measure. Tall. Lovely large size.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Second Empire Figural Bronze Andirons with Dolphin Finials 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of French Empire figural andirons offer cast bronze construction with dolphin finials over reeded columns with acanthus and dolphin bases, 19th century Measures- 23''...
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Wrought Iron Dog Head Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Possibly by Samuel Yellin. Heavy and well wrought with dog head finial with ring, bracket legs with inner scroll and shields. Great quality and patina.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

1908 Signed WM. H. Jackson Gilt Bronze Ornate Andirons, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous pair of 1908 Signed WM. H. Jackson Gilt Bronze Ornate Andirons. Trophy like finials and Bronze ornate with paw feet. Good antique...
Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Art Deco Gilt Andirons Attributed to Rene Drouet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale French Art Deco gilt andirons, attributed to Rene Drouet, France, circa 1930s. They stand an impressive 30.5" height. Heavyweight hand hammered gilt iron construc...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Unusual Andirons 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of outstanding andirons in Hollywood regency-1970's Italian style. Large and impressive in person, from a mansion in Richmond, VA.
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Andirons

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of French Modern Silvered Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French modern silvered iron andirons, each one a tall spiral resting on elongated pad feet. Each Andiron measures 16" W x 26.5" H x 23" D, the log leg measures 20.5 deep. ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lions Head Fireplace Andirons
Located in Firenze, IT
Impressive pair of French Louis XV style finely chiseled gilt bronze andirons. These Rocaille ormolu chenets are extremely decorative each depicting a lion’s head crafted in relief s...
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Andirons with Hammered Texture and Cannonball Crown
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome pair of mid-20th Century hammered texture andirons. The andirons are in traditional form with the hourglass body balanced on elegantly curved legs. A round cannonball shape ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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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