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Andirons For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Empire
A Pair of English Polished Steel Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of English 18th century polished steel andirons with circular discs on arched supports. Black iron log supports to rear. Losses to feet. Restored. Circa 1790
Category

1790s English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Early 19th Century Black Cast-Iron Baronial Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of blackened cast-iron Wrythen Eagle andirons with scrollwork. Originally from a mansion in Southern Scotland. Possibly manufactured by The Carron...
Category

Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Limited Edition English Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition English cast-iron fire dogs. This elegant English design is part of a limited edition series reproduced at Gibilaro Design. The standards with urn finials, rear log-s...
Category

2010s English Georgian Andirons

Materials

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...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought 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...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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 ...
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Early 19th Century Georgian 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 ...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

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:...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Polished Brass Firedogs with Beading to Top
Located in London, GB
A pair of English polished brass firedogs with horseshoe shaped legs, baluster shaped finial, surmounted by domed and beaded top. Modern. N.B. May be subject to an extended lead ...
Category

Late 20th Century English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Brass

Unique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
Impressive, unique 18th century Dutch Georgian fire grate made of wrought iron and polished brass. The grate has a natural brown patina.   
Category

18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Empire Style Flame Finial Brass and Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Flame Finial Brass and Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 9" W x 16" D.
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Early 20th Century Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Brass Spiral Column Andirons- a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Bronze Brass Spiral Column Andirons- a Pair. Circa 1900. Measurements: 20" H x 9" W x 17.5" D
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Early 1900s Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Wrought Iron and Brass Twenty Two Inch High Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
English wrought iron and brass Georgian andirons with swirl feet and acorn finials. This combination of iron and brass is often used in sophisticated but less formal settings, the ...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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 of Early 20th C. George III Style Solid Brass Canon Ball Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Early 20th Century George III Style Solid Brass Canon Ball Andirons. Meaures 11" in width, 17" in depth and stand 18" tall.
Category

Early 20th Century American George III Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

20th Century Empire Sryle Cast Brass Figural Chenets, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 20th Century Empire Sryle Cast Brass Figural Chenets. Measure 8" in width, 8" in depth and 18" in height.
Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Hand Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th Century Hand Forged Iron Andirons. Meaures 12" in width, 14" in depth and stand 18" tall.
Category

Early 20th Century American George III Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Column Form Flame Finial Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Bronze Column Form Flame Finial Andirons - a Pair. Item features flame finials, reeded column form shafts, paw feet, very nice antique set. Circa Early 19...
Category

Early 1900s Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Middleton House Brass & Metal Fireplace Andirons, B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Traditional style fireplace andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters. A historic reproduction of andirons found in Middleton House in Charleston, South Carolina, USA and approved...
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

A pair of Antique English Brass Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Likely mid to late 19th century. The pair have a bold form with scrolling base atop orbs with log support at backside in iron. H21" L22" W11" Providence: from the collection of a Pawleys Island...
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Mid-19th Century English Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Middleton House Brass & Metal Fireplace Andirons - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Traditional style fireplace andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters. A historic reproduction of andirons found in Middleton House in Charleston, South Carolina, USA and approved...
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Limited Edition English Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition English cast-iron fire dogs. This handsome English early 18th-century design is part of a limited edition series reproduced by Gibilaro Design. The turned standards w...
Category

2010s English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian English Brass Andirons, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A classy pair of brass English andirons. Each andiron sets on paw shaped feet and features elegant carving brass twisted design on the columns. The andiron is almost 2 feet high and ...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid 20th Century French Empire Brass Cannonball Chenets Andirons, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage pair of French Empire style chenets or andirons. Heavy brass featuring neoclassical lion heads and large cannonball toppers. Made by Sunset. Dimensions: 9" W x 7" D x 18" H.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass

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

English Brass Serpentine Engraved Urn Foliage & Dragon Fire Place Fender, C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass serpentine molded edge fire place fender with central engraved urn foliage with flanking fire dragons fighting birds and resting on the original three brass ball feet, ...
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1780s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

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''...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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

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 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...
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Mid-20th Century English Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Fireside Footman
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English fireside footman made from brass. Lovely pierced design on the front plate, beneath a wonderfully shaped turned rail across the top. Supported on wrought iron le...
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Brass and Polished Steel Pierced Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass and polished steel fire place fender with a decorative pierced gallery, original flanking bulbous finial tool holders, interior iron pan, and resting on the original th...
Category

1810s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Pair of Large Bronze Georgian Style Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large Bronze Georgian style andirons. These large and impressive andirons have been polished and are ready to sit in front of any fireplace setting. Set on ball and hairy cla...
Category

1960s Georgian Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu and Iron Andiron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and iron andiron. The andiron is raised by a straight base with a fine mottled design. Each of the two supports d...
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Ormolu

English Brass Serpentine Pierced Gallery Molded Edge Fire Place Fender, C. 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English serpentine cast brass fire place fender with a hand chased pierced gallery and molded edge, Late 18th Century
Category

1790s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 19th Century English George IV Brass Andirons
Located in Nashville, TN
English brass andirons, Both resting on paw feet adorned with a central Lions face. The center rises with turned brass urn form terminating into spires. Very handsome and warm patina.
Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Gorgeous 19th Century Pair of Bronze Andirons Chenets
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant cast bronze andiron chenets having beautiful detailing and grand shapely finials.
Category

19th Century French Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of George III 18th Century English Bronze Andirons
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of English George III bronze andirons. Fine openwork in chiseled bronze in the shape of an obelisk. England, circa 1820.
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of French Bronze and Iron Firedogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique firedogs made of bronze and iron, France, early 20th Century. These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature bronze construction in baluster form, raised on paw feet,...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Good Quality Elegant Georgian Style English Antiqued Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality elegant Georgian style English antiqued firedogs. The turned uprights surmounted by urn finials. N.B. May be subject to an exte...
Category

Late 20th Century English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Iron

18th Century Polished Steel Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of Polished Steel & Gilt-Metal fire tools on stand. Tongs , shovel & poker ( Stand or a Later date ) Measures: Height: 32 in. (81.28 c...
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Substantial Pair of Brass & Steel Firedogs in the Georgian Manner
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of brass and steel firedogs in the Georgian manner. The polished wrought iron arched feet with scrolls below, surmounted by turned brass uprights, gadrooned balls ...
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Brass Andirons circa 1880 Ball and Claw Feet of Twisted Column Form
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of brass andirons circa 1880 ball and claw feet of twisted column-form.
Category

1890s Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Brass Empire Style Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Classic pair of Empire style antique brass andirons with aged patina. Wonderfully handsome, will add style and character to any fireplace. OAL...
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19th Century American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of English Brass and Polished Steel Urn Finial Fire Place Andirons, C. 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass and polished steel urn finial fire place andirons with decorative hand chase work, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and r...
Category

1780s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass, Steel, Iron

English Serpentine Chased Foliage Fire Fender with Flanking Bird & Serpent, 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English serpentine hand chased foliage fire fender with molded edges and decorative flanking chased bird and serpent motif, Mid 18th century.
Category

1760s English George II Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

French Empire Bronze Drape & Tassel Cannonball Chenet Small Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire bronze drape & tassel cannonball chenet small andirons, a pair. Item features unique cast iron supports, cast bronze construction ...
Category

20th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of Antique Brass Empire Style Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Classic pair of Empire style antique brass andirons with aged patina. Wonderfully handsome, will add style and character to any fireplace. OAL ...
Category

19th Century American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Fire Screen
Located in New York, NY
A superb and large antique French Empire neoclassical gilt bronze and patinated bronze firescreen of unique shape and exquisite craftsmanship embellished with neoclassical gilt bronz...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Bronze

English Monumental Wrought Iron Fire Guard with Decorative Fire Back, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English monumental wrought iron fire guard with decorative scrolled medallion fire back and flanking wax candle holders, Mid-18th century. Measurements Andirons 66.75 tall, 65 wide,...
Category

1750s English George II Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Brass Gallery Foliage Fire Place Fender with Flanking Finials. C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass gallery foliage and beaded fire place fender with flanking spiral finials, scrolled floral medallions, and resting on a step back molded edge base, Early 19th century.
Category

1820s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Brass Engraved Phoenix and Pierced Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
Elegant English brass pierced gallery fire place fender with a centered scrolled floral urn, flanking engraved spread wing phoenix birds, decorative rope columns, floral hand chasing...
Category

1750s English George II Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of English Flanking Brass Ball Wrought Iron Rampant Lion Andirons, C. 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English wrought iron andirons with flanking brass balls, spiral columns, squared plinths with matching faceted iron log stops, centered mounted shield with rampant brass lion...
Category

1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Melon Top Andirons, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English wrought iron and brass melon top andirons with hand chased finials, flanking spit hooks, matching ball log stops, and terminating on decorative scrolled stylized legs...
Category

1820s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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

1780s English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of English Brass Intertwined Dolphin Andirons with Flame Finials. C. 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass intertwined dolphin andirons with flanking flame finials, matching urn finial log stops, original cast iron dog legs, and terminati...
Category

1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Pair of Bronze French Empire Paw Foot Column Fireplace Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large pair of 19th century antique 32" tall bronze French Empire paw foot column fireplace andirons. Item features large impressive size, column shafts, paw feet, removable bronze ch...
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire 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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