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Andirons For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Baroque
Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Brass Rectangular Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This ultra chic pair of custom andirons feature a minimalistic vertical rectangular front panel displayed in polished brass. They are fully customizable in terms of the dimensions an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the périod Mid-century modern Wrought iron firedogs French circa 1960. Good condition Shipping: 52 / 30.5 / 50 cm 14 kg     
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edouard Schenck Dog Dachshund Andirons Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
Here is a pair of vintage wrought iron dachshund andirons designed by Edouard Schenck in the early 1950s. Edouard Schenck was a French andiron maker who designed zoomorphic pieces as...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

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...
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Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Chrome Dancing Flames Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome Dancing Flames Andirons. Probably dating to the 1950's but they have an Art Deco feel to them. Heavy twisting bands of chrome bars mimic the flames of a fire. In very good ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Pair Of Artistic Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of graphic and minimalist andirons, circa 1970, France. This pair can be presented in two different positions, for two unusual geometric compositions. Wrought iron. A very nice ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Vintage Patinated Brass Sculptural Andirons by Donald Deskey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural blade-form andirons designed by Donald Deskey (ca. 1959, USA). Inspired by Samuel Gottscho's 1939 "Trylon and Perisphere" exhibited at the 1939 World's Fair, the bulbous, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Torqued Flame Andirons in Polished Chrome
Located in New York, NY
This bold and elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Torqued Flame Andirons in Polished Chrome originate from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a dynamic minimal composition ren...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Owl Cast Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice owl andirons, circa 1960, France. Fine and detailed metal work. Cast and wrought iron. Original good condition. Dimensions: 41 cm D, 33 cm H, 29 cm W. All purchases are covered ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage English Equestrian Horse heads and Brass Hoof Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage English Equestrian Brass and cast-Iron Horse Heads Andirons and Hoof Andiron Supported by Bronze Hoof Base
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1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An excellent pair of cast iron andirons. The andirons feature a patinated Arts & Crafts style front design with a sphere finial atop each. A perfect comp...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass andirons featuring spindle feet and a tapered shaft with a layered three disc finial atop each.  Dimensions 8" width x 17" depth x 16" height Condition Good vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Andirons with Brass Ring Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These modernist andirons feature a curved front facing wrought iron bar topped with a brass sphere and square ring. A perfect compliment to your home fireplace. Dimensions 6” width ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Cast Iron Arts and Crafts Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oversized cast iron andirons. This large pair of andirons feature a patinated Arts & Crafts style front design with a curved detailing seen at both the front and back of the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

Large Andiron, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Andirons, each is made to fit horizontally in a fireplace so these are ideal for a dual fireplace grand room. Sold individually.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Pair of Modernist Brass Ribbon Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass andirons. The andirons feature two ribbon like twisted fronts with varied heights with a curved base. Dimensions 7.25" width x 6" depth x 25" height. Condition Good ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Andirons, France, 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Nickelled metal spiral-form andirons, featuring iron bases and bars.           
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Karl Springer Style Polished Brass & Block Cast Iron Andirons, C. 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modernist Karl Springer Style Cast Iron & Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons. Featuring 1" deep, thick cast iron block bases, polished reflective curved and double sided rectangular ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Donald Deskey for Bennett Brass Blade & Iron Andirons - a Pair
Located in West Chester, PA
The iconic Donald Deskey for Bennett Brass Blade & Iron andiron set!
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Flame Brass Andirons, circa 1960, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice pair of stylised flame andirons, circa 1960, France. Polished brass, wrought iron. Dimensions: 43 cm D, 38 cm H, 18 cm W. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protection ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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

Melchiorre Bega Andirons in black steel and nickel
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Melchiorre Bega 1950s fireplace andirons in steel and nickel Never used.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Donald Deskey Pair of Andirons in Wrought Iron and Brass 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of andirons in wrought iron with polished brass fins by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's (signed “Bennett” on shanks). Deskey, a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Chic Flower Andirons in Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of loop andirons, brass with stylized flowers, American 1950's. These andirons would lend a touch of elegance to any fireplace. Dimensions are for each.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Fred Meyer Andirons Often Attributed to Donald Deskey, USA, 1950's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Fred Meyer Andirons Often Attributed to Donald Deskey, USA, 1950's.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Elegant Flame Andirons in Polished Chrome 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of flame andirons in polished chrome, American 1960's. These andirons are very chic. The flames of a fire would reflect beautifully off the gently curving surfaces of the andir...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Large Andirons In Wrought Iron with Brass Orbs 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large andirons in wrought iron with brass orbs on top by Stover, American 1970's (signed “STOVER MFG. CO.” on base of andiron). Thes...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Chrome Flame Form Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chrome and steel flame form andirons. Stylish combination of form with a function, in very good original condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Artisan Andirons in Polished Brass and Wrought-Iron 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and exceptional andirons in polished brass and wrought-iron, American 1970's. These andirons are beautifully made and would add a touch of elegance to any fireplace. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Chinese Style Andirons in Hammered Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese style Modernist andirons in hammered brass, American 1950's. These andirons are very chic. Dimensions are for each.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Paire de chenets en acier brossé par Jean-Paul Créations vers 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de chenets en acier brossé et métal chromé édition Jean-Paul Créations. France, vers 1970. Parfait état.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

Andirons and Complete Fireplace Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Andirons and Complete Fireplace Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for "Dimensione Fuoco", Italy, 1970s The fireplace set consists of three different elements: a set of fireplace tools (wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Baroque Brass Andirons with Face Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of heavy Baroque style brass ball andirons with urn form stem and a face decoration on the bases. Probably 19th century Continental in o...
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19th Century European Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Coppia di antiqui alari per camino bronzo
Located in Cantù, IT
Coppia di antiqui alari per camino bronzo.
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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Nickel Caliber Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and sophisticated pair of andirons were custom fabricated by artisans in New York State. Offering a vaguely figurative form, these polished nickel andirons are compos...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron, Nickel

1980s Virginia Metalcrafters Polished Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
We are offering from a Richmond, Virginia estate a very fine pair of Virginia Metalcrafters (Harvin) brass andirons in the "Binney" design. These are not ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modernist Twisted Bronze Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze modernist andirons. The andirons feature a ribbon like twisted front with curved footed detail. A beautiful detail to compliment to your fireplace. Dimensions 9.6" w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Bronze

1980s Virginia Metalcrafters Polished Brass and Iron Fireplace Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
We are offering from a Richmond, Virginia estate a very fine pair of Virginia Metalcrafters (Harvin) brass and iron wire mesh in the "Binney" design firep...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron Brass Andirons, Circa 1960
By English Bellows, Donald Deskey
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modernist Donald Deskey Pair Brass & Black Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons. Featuring a heavy balanced cast iron framework, u shape design in f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Mid-20th Century Modern Wrought Iron Gilted Andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of mid-20th century Modern wrought iron gilted andirons by french metalworker and decorator Gilbert Poillerat By: Gilbert Poillerat Material: iron, metal, wrought iron Technique...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

"Scottie" Inspired Fireplace Andiron
Located in Hudson, NY
The distinctive Scottie dog-inspired fireplace andiron, shown here, serves its intended purpose with a bit of whimsy. Designed to mimic the look of a Scottie terrier, the decorative ...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Flame Andirons , circa 1950, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of sculptural andirons, France circa 1950. Stylized flame in cast iron. Dimensions: 25 cm H, 18 cm W, 39 cm D. Good original condition. All purchases are covered by our Buy...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

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Iron

Mid Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate
Located in New York, NY
Larger than most, this impressive fireplace insert grate is solid and sturdy - the surface shows obvious signs of age and use, normal and consis...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Brass Oval Fireplace Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of andirons made of hand crafted iron and polished brass, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940 - 1960, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

1960-1970’s MCM to Modern Andirons or Firedogs Solid Brass Wave Scroll or S Shap
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern to Modern Andirons or Firedogs comprised of solid brass wave, scroll, or S shaped. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vint...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass

1950s Vintage Andirons Brass Breasts + Nipple Minimalist Modernist
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Good weight, quality construction. W 9.25 x D 25.25 x H 22 in.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Playful Animal Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of wrought iron andirons/log holders. Playful dog forms, heavy and nicely hand made.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Cast Bronze Baroque Style Antique Fire Andirons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large set of cast bronze baroque style antique fire andirons circa 1820. Thanks to their impressive scale and elaborate design, these bronze firedogs...
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Early 19th Century English Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of 1960s Brass and Iron Duck Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1960s neoclassical Brass and Iron Duck Andirons. Measures 9" in width, 18" in depth and stand 13.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Modernist Brushed Steel, Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of brushed steel, brass and iron. This is a very nice model, large and made of very good quality. This is a French work. circa 1970
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Wrought Iron Fiddlehead Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of blacksmith made fiddle head andirons in wrought iron, having notched neck and standing on arched legs with blunt feet, probably Flemish.
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Mid-18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Black Cast Iron Andirons, by Donald Desky for Bennett
Located in New York, NY
United States, circa 1950 These stunning Art Deco Andirons were realized by the legendary designer Donald Deskey- the visionary behind Radio City Music Hall- for Bennet in the Uni...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

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Brass, Iron

Pair of French Midcentury Brass & Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These sculptural brass and wrought iron fire dogs were designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s to 1960s. The brass rings have been polished and the iron elements were restor...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Andirons in Chrome, Enameled Steel & Glass, Designed as Knights
Located in East Hampton, NY
This amazing 1950s designed pair of Andirons in steel, chrome and glass, depicting two Knights with shields and lances. Very whimsical and HEAVY! NOTE: One of the knights head reclin...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of 1940 Anchor-Shaped Andirons in Polished Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of anchor-shaped andirons in polished brass with black iron stand. Made in USA, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted wrought iron mid century log holder with unusual steel tray base. Nice medium scale dimensions make this log holder perfect for either indoor or outdoor use.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Pair Donald Deskey Brass & Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of fireplace andirons designed by Donald Deskey circa 1950 for Bennett. Sculpturally cut and formed forged blackened iron J swoops (al...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought 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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