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Andirons For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Hollywood Regency
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

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

Danny Alessandro Cartier Panther Fire Tools
Located in New York, NY
1980s chic set of brass firetools adorned with a stylized satin brass finished Cartier influenced Panther. Professionally polished.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Andirons

Materials

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

Pair of Donald Deskey for Bennett Textured Bronze & Brass Andirons, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Modernist Bennett Cast Iron and Bronze Firedogs attributed to Donald Deskey. Featuring alternating stacked rectangular Dark patinated textured...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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

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

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...
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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.
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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.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Andirons

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Stainless Steel

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

Pair of Custom Fleur-de-Lis Andirons in Polished Brass
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of custom Hollywood Regency style andirons feature a stylized fleur-de-lis design realized in polished brass. As this is a contemporary piece handcrafted by artisans ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neo-Gothic Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neo-gothic andirons are made of bronze and wrought Iron. This is a French work from 19th century.
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Unusual Pair of Lions Bronze Andirons, French, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual pair of decorative andirons is made of bronze lions. This is a French work, circa 1900.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Enormous Late 19th Century English Vintage Fireplace Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of enormous late 19th century English vintage fireplace andirons.
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Nickel

Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0567 A pair of tall wrought iron andirons with drop-ring pendants, delicate penny feet, and large polished brass ball finials, circa 190...
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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Silver over Bronze Urn Finial Wrought Iron Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian silver over bronze andirons with decorative urn finials, flanking tapered columns with ribbon and floral swags, gadrooned plinths, matching finial blocked log stops, ...
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs Pair, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of fireplace andirons. Iron, 19th century. Pair of andirons for chimney made of iron formed by a horizontal piece to be placed under the firewood and another part at the decorative front (this one consisting of a rectangular plate finished in two facing scrolls and another vertical piece reminiscent of a column and finished off by a disk flat). Although there are elements such as the scrolls that already appear in the Romanesque forge, the lines of the andirons are more reminiscent of Neoclassical examples in some details." Size: 32 x 80...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Bronze Flanking Lion and Griffon Foliage Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian bronze flanking perched lion and griffon foliage andirons, Mid-19th century.
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1850s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons Attributed to Caldwell, Pair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze andirons, of swagged urn form, terminating in flame finials.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Classical Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classical style brass andirons. Original, clean ready to use condition.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Andirons & Bar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Foot Andirons with Bar. Set features an ornate pair of cast brass andirons with flame finials, mounted with...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20th Century French Neoclassical Column Bronze Andirons
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 20th century French neoclassical column bronze andirons. Each with flame finial above draped Ionic columnar standard on oval pedestal base ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Cast Bronze Andirons with Tapered Square Columns and Ball Finials, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0607 A pair of antique cast bronze andirons in their original age-darkened finish, circa 1920s. With finely modeled tapered square columns topped by ball finials, set on cove bas...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Vintage Neoclassical Brass Ionic Column Andirons with Scroll Feet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0578 A pair of vintage brass Ionic column andirons with scroll feet in a mellow aged brass finish, circa 1900. Dimensions: Overall: 23-3/4" H. x 21" W. x 11" D. Body: 23-3/4" H. ...
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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Polished Brass Andirons With Fluted Columns
Located in New York, NY
AFP0632 A pair of antique brass andirons of superb quality, having fluted column shafts with ball finials set on rectangular plinths and cusped legs. The offset backs are accented w...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Silverplate Neoclassical Andirons with Fluted Columns and Urn Finials, c. 1910s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0602 A pair of antique silver plate andirons with tapered square fluted column bodies on splayed bases surmounted by urn finials, circa 1910s. Dimensions: Overall 23-3/4" H. x 7-...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Steel

Antique Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons with Tapered Fluted Columns, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0584 A pair of antique cast brass andirons having fluted tapered columns mounted with floral swags and ionic capitals, surmounted by urn finials...
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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons circa 1860 with Fire Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style brass andirons from the mid-19th century, with fire urns and swag motifs. Born in England during the reign of Queen Victo...
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Antiqued Mirror Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant chinoiserie antiqued mirror andirons, American, circa 1940s. They retain their warm original patina to the brass.
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Scale Polished Nickel Engine Turned Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale andirons with machined columns and curvilinear bases. Black iron backs.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Andirons

Materials

Nickel

Brass Andirons with Fluted Corinthian Columns and Urn Form Finials, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0591 A pair of antique cast brass paw-footed andirons set with fluted Corinthian column bodies surmounted by turned urn form finials. Complete with a brass fender bar custom made ...
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1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of late 19th century solid brass andirons with log stops on a cabriole leg to a pad foot. Cast Iron back inserts. The andirons measure 21" inches high x 19" inches deep x 8" inc...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

1930s Vintage Fluted Ionic Column Andirons with Ball Finials in Darkened Brass
Located in New York, NY
AFP0520 A pair of vintage andirons in the stylized neoclassical form of fluted ionic columns, surmounted by large spheres. In their original age-darkened brass finish. Dimensions: O...
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1930s Neoclassical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

18th-19th Century French Ormolu Neoclassic Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical andirons made of ormolu and wrought iron. The condition is good. One of the most valuable secrets of French metalworkers in the 18th and early ...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Ormolu

Pair of Large Cannonball Top Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of large Cannonball top wrought iron Andirons 19th century with cannonball tops on central twist stems supported by ornate scroll work feet with blind gilt metal crests, toget...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Wonderful French Neoclassical Gilt Dore Bronze with Black Marble Insert Chenets
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Neoclassical Gilt Dore Bronze with Black Marble Insert Chenets. Measures: 12.5" W x 11" H x 19" D.
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1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Marble, Bronze

American Brass and Decorative Swag Wire Fender, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass and wire rail top fire fender with decorative swag motif, Early 19th century.
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Early 1800s American American Classical Antique Andirons

19th Century French Empire Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons, Firedogs. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique 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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