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Andirons For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
American Wrought Iron Ball Top Freestanding Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron free standing fire screen with flanking ball finials, decorative scrolled centered panel with interior lined mesh, tapered supporting columns, and terminating o...
Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Victorian Brass And Cast Iron Fireplace Grate
Located in Essex, MA
With cast iron back with repaired crack above a grate and flanked by a brass reticulated surround with finials, square tapered brass legs.
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 17th Century French Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Houston, TX
These 17th-century French cast iron gothic-style andirons are a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. Intricately designed with ornate details reminiscent of Gothic architecture...
Category

17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel, Iron

A Pair of Monumental Neo-Gothic Wrought-Iron Fireplace Andirons Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neo-Gothic wrought-iron fireplace andirons or fire dogs, extensively adorned with fine blacksmith detail. The standards incorporate ornate spit-hooks, acorn fron...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Pair of English Iron Gothic-Revival Andirons
Located in London, GB
A finely crafted pair of English Gothic-revival andirons in iron with wrought crown and leaf repousse-work over engraved shafts on arched supports. Restored. Circa 1860
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1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Early 19th Century Polished Wrought-Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of early nineteenth century polished wrought-iron fireplace andirons with incising to front face of standard, front and rear facing spit-hooks and segmented bulbous finials up...
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1820s French French Provincial Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of 19th Century Neo-Classical Brass Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th Century Neo-classical brass andirons with fluted tapered ionic columns mounted on square plinths decorated with circular wreaths. The rear log-supports are in iron wit...
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1890s English Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Bradley & Hubbard Solid Brass Dragon Fireplace Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1886 solid brass and iron andirons by Bradley & Hubbard, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the brass due to age and use, the brass was lightly hand po...
Category

1880s American Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Gilded Brass and Bronze Fire Screen
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant fire screen or chimney screen in gilded bronze and brass, fan-shaped. The brass leaves are openwork. Acanthus leaves, a mask and interlacing foliage adorn both sides of the g...
Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Pair of Antique French Bronze D' Ore Andirons with Cherubs, Circa 1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique French Bronze D' Ore Andirons with Cherubs, Circa 1870.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons period made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Fireplace Chenets
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this elegant pair of neoclassical antique chenets. Crafted in France, circa 1840, each andiron features exquisite ornate deco...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Louis XIV Period Brass & Wrought Iron Andirons, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
With turned brass finials, slender standards, and brass masks of King Louis XIV, raised on wrought iron legs, excellent fire-worn patina
Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'oré and Cobalt Chenets, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'oré and Cobalt Chenets, Circa 1880-1890.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique pair of classic American brass and iron lemon-top andirons create a beautiful silhouette in front of a cozy fireplace. These are from the latter part of the 19th century,...
Category

Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Of Andirons In Bronze And Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze and wrought iron andirons, in the style of the 17th Century 19th century period good condition Height 57 cm 53 x 28 cm
Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

French Bronze Leaf Fireplace Victorian Fire Dog Andirons Petite Apartment Floral
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Petite Fireplace Andiron. France, c.1880-1910. Presented unpolished and as-found. Both stamped; Made in France. Bronze. And also signed in the iron; 8IM. W 10 x H 9.5 x D 12.5 in
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique andirons depicting Hessian soldiers in a cast iron construction. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is located in...
Category

19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Baroque Style Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Baroque style pair of brass andirons, Provenance: From a 485 Park Avenue Estate Dealer: S138XX
Category

18th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Large And Impressive Arts and Crafts Gilt Bronze Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Attributable to Tiffany but unmarked. Each with flat top with gadrooned cap over dentilling and straight column with molded arches and leaf decoration. The arched base with central c...
Category

1880s American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Neoclassical Federal Style Brass Andiron, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Federal style pair of brass andirons with urn finial detail. Dealer: S138XX
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Late 19th Century Brass Lion's Head Andirons
Located in Bradenton, FL
Great looking pair of late 19th century Lion's Head Andirons. Each features ornate designs on upper round shaped orbs and stunning brass lion's head crests in the bottom center. Hea...
Category

Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons, Firedogs, Landiers
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII period fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons w...
Category

17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Located in Lisse, NL
Imagine these in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides. These beautifully and all handcrafted, large and fire-gilt bronze andirons are made to stand in your fireplace ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Bronze

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

Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of andirons
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Thomas Jeckyll attri., A Pair of Anglo-Japanese Brass Fire Dogs with love birds
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll, attributed, probably made by Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A pair of Anglo-Japanese brass fire dogs with stylized love birds to the circular tops.
Category

Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons with matching Cross Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this three-piece set antique wrought iron andirons. Crafted in France, circa 1860, the fireplace tools were expertly forged and feature a design which inclu...
Category

Mid-18th Century French 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

Pair Of Bronze Antique Anders
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of antique andirons made of gilt bronze decorated with large acanthus leaves. Dimensions 12 width x 37 length x 19 height. LP29
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Large, heavy French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and cups to warm drinks. In France this type of very old andirons are called 'landie...
Category

17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Beehive Fireplace Andirons Firedogs 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 18th / early 19th century antique wrought iron and brass andirons / fire dogs featuring Colonial or Georgian styling with bow legs and a beehive shaped finial. Dimensio...
Category

Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Wrought Iron and Brass Georgian Style Andirons
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with these exquisite late 19th-century antique brass andirons, a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. As you gaze upon these regal fireplace guardia...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Cannonball Andirons Fireplace Fire Dogs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Georgian brass and iron andirons / fire dogs featuring cannonball tops on turned baluster pillars with ornate delicate scrolled ...
Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair of Blacksmith-Made Scrollwork Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of blacksmith-made iron scrollwork andirons having scrolled tops over strapwork shafts featuring brass diamond lozenges mid-shaft with scrolled spit supports and standing on s...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Massive Pair of Wrought Iron 18th Century Fire Dogs/ Andirons
Located in East Hampton, NY
These antique fire dogs/ andirons are in wonderful aged condition - featuring carved faces and twisted iron heads. VERY large and VERY heavy.
Category

1790s French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

17th Century Large French Cast Iron Fireback, Louis XIII
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very heavy and large French cast iron fireback. Displaying five coats of arms and the date; 1622.
Category

17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Andirons in Bronze With Putti Bacchanalia
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XV style andirons, chenets in an old gilt bronze finish with patina from age. They are very fine quality and a nice larger size. They both have a putti with...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Polished Steel and Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of monumental and impressively scaled andirons with tall faceted polished steel shafts on substantial striated and decorated arched bases, having steel finials on back support...
Category

1890s English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Early Victorian Fireplace Brass Andirons. American, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely original surface to these pair of classical Victorian solid brass andirons, with bold vertical turned and bulbous design to the post; connected below to horizontal iron log su...
Category

1850s American Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair of Tall Gilded Age Bronze Shield Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of tall and impressive gilded age fire dogs in heavy wrought iron featuring bronze shields with flying ribbon surmounts on twisted shafts surmounted by bronze ball finials, th...
Category

1890s American Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Black Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
An attractive pair of andirons featuring twist work black iron shafts on arched feet with looped arrow decorations beneath and striated brass ball tops, conforming spit supports, and...
Category

1880s English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Pair of English 18th Century Wrought Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of English 18th century wrought fireplace fire dogs. The standard with ‘jumped-up’ top on arched supports and rear spit-hook. The riveted rear log-supports can be adjusted if ...
Category

1790s English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Onyx Marble Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Onyx Marble Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

2 Antique Georgian Wrought Iron Brass Hearthware Fire Dogs Andirons 15'
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 18th / early 19th century antique wrought iron and brass andirons / fire dogs featuring Colonial or Georgian styling with bow legs and a lovely dark patina. Dimensions:...
Category

Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Brass Gallery and Leather Tufted Club Fire Place Fender, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass gallery and leather tufted club fire place fender, Early 19th Century Overall Measurements Enclosed Below : 23" tall / 58.5 " wide @ top / 16.25" deep @ top / 45.7...
Category

1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair Antique British Victorian Brass "Fire Dogs" or Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique British Victorian Brass "Fire Dogs" or Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

English Tudor Rose Wrought Iron and Brass Firescreen and Andirons Set
Located in High Wycombe, GB
English Tudor Rose Wrought Iron and Brass Firescreen and Andirons Set - 1700's The rose is a common device in heraldry. It is often used both as a ...
Category

19th Century British Tudor Antique Andirons

Materials

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

Pair Antique English Solid Brass Andirons, Circa 1850-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome Pair Antique English Solid Brass Andirons, Circa 1850-1870.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

American puddle cast iron andirons with ring form finials, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Puddle cast iron andirons with ring form finials. American, Massachusetts, circa 1820.
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Category

Late 19th Century French 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 ...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Charleston Brass Andirons
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Charleston brass andirons with faceted finial ball top, bulbous centered column,matching finial log stops, and ending on square & scroll plinths.
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive pair of cast and chased gilt bronze andirons are of the finest quality. The triangular plinth bases with canted corners rest on lion paw feet, The andirons ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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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