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Andirons For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Georgian
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

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,...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Italian andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian decorative andirons, circa 1900s. The pair of andirons is made of bronze and hand-crafted wrought iron. Fully decorated with 4 faces on the top of the bronze elements...
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Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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

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

William H. Jackson Company Neoclassical French Empire Style Gilt Brass Andirons
Located in Doylestown, PA
Neoclassical French Empire style gilt brass andirons by William H. Jackson Company, early 20th century. Incredibly detailed pair from the finials down to the feet featuring floral a...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical 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

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...
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1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Brass Shell Andirons, circa 1900, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of neoclassical style shell-shaped andirons, circa 1900, France. Brass and iron. Good condition. Dimensions: 42 cm D, 22 cm W, 22 cm H. All purchases are covered by our Buy...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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.   
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18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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
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1790s English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel, 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...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Andirons

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

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.
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Early 20th Century American George III Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of 18th century brass and wrought iron steeple top andirons with unusual flat penny foot, English or American circa 1760.
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1760s North American Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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

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

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill meat and poultry. Th...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.  
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Neo Classical Style Iron, Ebonized Andirons with Urn Form Motif
Located in Lomita, CA
We love this pair of andirons for its stately air. The pair of Neoclassical style ebonized copper ball-top andirons are probably European, and from the early 20th Century. They are d...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Copper, 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

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...
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2010s English Georgian Andirons

Materials

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...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Large Scale Brass Andirons by Dorothy Draper for the Greenbrier Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale classical andirons, designed by Dorothy Draper for The Greenbrier Hotel, American, circa 1947. They stand an impressive 41" height. ...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Pair of Boston cast brass lemon top andirons, 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast brass half beehive fluted lemon top andirons on turned pedestal & arched spurred legs with slipper feet. The brass is peened to a forged iron log rest and supported by a...
Category

Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brass Andirons Firedogs Burnished Steel Acorn Finials French
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Brass Andirons Firedogs Burnished steel Acorn Finials French A pair of iron and brass andirons with sectioned brass turnings and turned acorn finia...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron George Washington Andirons: Measures: 9" x 20" x 16" Weighs: 30 LBS.
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique English ornate Neoclassical style brass fireplace andirons, circa 1900. These are heavy and well made with fine details and a beautiful brass patina. DIME...
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Early 1900s English Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

American Early 19th Century Knife Blade Wrought Iron Andirons with Brass Finials
Located in Wells, ME
American hand wrought iron knife blade andirons with cast brass finials on a square brass platform. The scrolled legs end in penny feet, while the...
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Signed Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed "Bouhon Fres" Dore bronze. Finely chased. With flame motif Garland of flowers, bow and arrow and quiver.
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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

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

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...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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.
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early American Canonball Brass Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a beautiful pair of early American solid brass andirons. Large pieces! Possibly made in or around Virginia, circa 1820-1830. Often referred to as 'Canonball' andirons, ...
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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.
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1830s English George IV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought 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...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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

Antique Neoclassical Figural Cast & Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical set of figural fireplace andirons offers wrought and cast iron construction with young boy caryatid raised on phoenix form base, c1900 Measures - 21'' H X 14...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Andirons, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine pair of neoclassical style Continental (likely French) arrow and quiver form gilt bronze andirons. Dating to the 19th century, finished in luxurious Louis XVI taste, t...
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Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Andirons

Materials

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

Iron, Steel, Brass

Pair of American Late Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cannon shape with finials and scrolled feet.
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1830s American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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 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 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

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.
Category

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Selection of Neoclassical Brass Fire Tools and Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of neoclassical brass fire tools and andirons, probably French, early 20th century. They retain their warm original patina. 1) Brass fish fire tools, they measure 29.5" H ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass, 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...
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1960s Georgian Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Pair of Antique Bronze Urn Form Fireplace Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of antique bronze fireplace andirons in the form of urns with handles and acorn finials. Two small acorns are missing as pictured. These are ...
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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 Neoclassical Style Bronze and Wrought IronAndirons with Lions Faces. F
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze and wrought iron. These firedogs have lion faces medallions. This is a French work, circ...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

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 ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Andirons, Bronze and Iron, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of andirons. Blued and gilt bronze, iron. XIX century. Andirons for fireplace decorated, in the pieces on the sides and in the center of...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Tall Neoclassical Brass Ornate Column Form Andirons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful pair of brass square column form andirons with footed base decorated with wreath and ribbons.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Brass

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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