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Midcentury Italian Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Italian modernist pair of wrought iron andirons.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th c. Bronze and Iron Andirons
18th c. Bronze and Iron Andirons

18th c. Bronze and Iron Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

Tall dark bronze and wrought iron 18th century andirons featuring dragon head spit supports on hand-forged wrought iron shafts with chiselled punchwork decoration and a central lozen...

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1750s English Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usabl...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Liberty & Co. Copper & Wrought Iron Fire-Screen Depicting Galleon & Dragon Sail
Liberty & Co. Copper & Wrought Iron Fire-Screen Depicting Galleon & Dragon Sail

Liberty & Co. Copper & Wrought Iron Fire-Screen Depicting Galleon & Dragon Sail

By Liberty & Co., John Pearson

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co., attributed to John Pearson or John Williams. An Arts & Crafts copper and wrought iron fire-screen, with cold rivetted construction to the edges and a hand-hammered ga...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Pair of Donald Deskey Mid-Century Modern Nickel Plated Sculptural Andirons
Pair of Donald Deskey Mid-Century Modern Nickel Plated Sculptural Andirons

Pair of Donald Deskey Mid-Century Modern Nickel Plated Sculptural Andirons

By Donald Deskey, Bennett Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

Sculptural Donald Deskey for Bennett Andirons in Nickel, having a J shape with solid nickel disc in center. Older restoration, light use since then. Depth of uprights are 1.25" d. Same design shown in Wolfgang Joop...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Nickel, Iron

Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Andirons Decorated with Flowers and Foliage, c.1900
Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Andirons Decorated with Flowers and Foliage, c.1900

Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Andirons Decorated with Flowers and Foliage, c.1900

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Pair of bronze andirons and their center bar, decorated with flowers and foliage. French Art Nouveau work. Circa 1900 Additional Information: Material: Bronze Style: Art Nouveau Per...

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Large Andiron, France 1950's
Large Andiron, France 1950's

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 Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c.
Pair of Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c.

Pair of Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c.

By Samuel Yellin

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c. A striking pair of figural firedogs (andirons), executed in wrought iron and designed in the expressive spirit ...

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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th - 18th Century Gothic Large French Andirons
17th - 18th Century Gothic Large French Andirons

17th - 18th Century Gothic Large French Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cook...

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Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Samuel Marx Attributed Moderne Aluminum Andirons
Samuel Marx Attributed Moderne Aluminum Andirons

Samuel Marx Attributed Moderne Aluminum Andirons

By Samuel Marx

Located in Sharon, CT

In the manner of the Chicago Architect and Moderne Decor Master- Samuel Marx. A vertical rectangular shaft of aluminum horizontally punctured with a blackened solid copper cylinder. ...

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1930s American Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.

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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

1980s Virginia Metalcrafters Polished Brass and Iron Fireplace Fender
1980s Virginia Metalcrafters Polished Brass and Iron Fireplace Fender

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

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good...

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Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Pair of NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960
A Pair of NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960

A Pair of NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of beautiful NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC andirons, square wrought iron structures twirling in french classical curves around their centers, and as cobras heads in the v...

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1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons
Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons

Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Solid cast bronze fantasy fish form andirons. Nice original dark patina.

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III firedogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair Of Unusual Andirons ca' 1920's Cast Iron Brass Rings
A Pair Of Unusual Andirons ca' 1920's Cast Iron Brass Rings

A Pair Of Unusual Andirons ca' 1920's Cast Iron Brass Rings

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of unusual andirons, ca' 1920's. Arts and Crafts style with brass knockers. Stamped 1940 on the back.

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Louis XV style andirons made of wrought iron. The patina of the andirons is brown. Upon request it can be made black. The condition is good.   

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good...

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Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Pair of BRUTALIST MODERNIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960
A Pair of BRUTALIST MODERNIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960

A Pair of BRUTALIST MODERNIST SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of powerful BRUTALIST MODERNIST andirons, massive wrought iron structures, 2 arch decorative structures enhancing a massive ring on each piece, to be attributed, France 1960.

Category

1960s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. With faces on the spit hooks to discourage evil powers. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volu...

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16th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Modernist Curved Deco Inspired Nickel Andirons, Manner of Karl Springer
Pair of Modernist Curved Deco Inspired Nickel Andirons, Manner of Karl Springer

Pair of Modernist Curved Deco Inspired Nickel Andirons, Manner of Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Handmade by artisans in New York state, this pair of modernist andirons embody the old world craftsmanship and design aesthetic of a bygone era. With their skyscraper style construct...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Andirons

Materials

Nickel

19th Century French Victorian Andirons, Black Wrought Iron
19th Century French Victorian Andirons, Black Wrought Iron

19th Century French Victorian Andirons, Black Wrought Iron

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian style black painted wrought iron andirons with a 2 legged base having protruding scrolls and a ball top Good condition consistent with age and use

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Regency Etched Brass Andirons, Elegant Design
19th Century English Regency Etched Brass Andirons, Elegant Design

19th Century English Regency Etched Brass Andirons, Elegant Design

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine pair of brass andirons with scrolling etched designs. The flame finials over diamond squares above a vase form body held up by cabriole legs. Quite the elegant pair. English...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Great Pair of Sunburst Andirons
Great Pair of Sunburst Andirons

Great Pair of Sunburst Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Great pair of andirons with a sunburst design. The large cast iron sunbursts have a dull gold finish and they are on black wrought iron bases.

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Late 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1950, France.
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1950, France.

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, circa 1950, France.

Located in Brussels, BE

Very decorative pair of andirons, circa 1950, France. Blackened wrought iron. Dimensions: 39 cm D, 27 cm W, 15 cm H. Original condition. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protec...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Minimalist Wrought Iron Andirons with Polished Brass Hoop Handles - 1970
Pair of Minimalist Wrought Iron Andirons with Polished Brass Hoop Handles - 1970

Pair of Minimalist Wrought Iron Andirons with Polished Brass Hoop Handles - 1970

Located in New York, NY

Chic and minimalist pair of wrought iron andirons with polished brass hoop handles and finishing balls. In fair vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be re...

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1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They have a natural brown patina. Upon reques...

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Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel
Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Victorian Cast Iron Decorative Railing Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usabl...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stylized Dashunds Andirons, France 1940's
Stylized Dashunds Andirons, France 1940's

Stylized Dashunds Andirons, France 1940's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Elegant stylized andirons in wrought iron and brass.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Polished Steel Andirons - France 1960s
Pair of Modernist Polished Steel Andirons - France 1960s

Pair of Modernist Polished Steel Andirons - France 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of chic modernist andirons with polished steel finish. In fair vintage condition. These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY ...

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1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel

Gothic Revival Foliage Fireplace Andirons in Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Foliage Fireplace Andirons in Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Foliage Fireplace Andirons in Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand Forged Italian Fireplace Andirons / Fire Dogs Italy, 1940s. This pair of andirons were entirely made by hand with scroll ending feet, scrolled top and foliage decorative details...

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20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Minimalist Steel Patinated And Welded Custom Fireplace Andirons
Contemporary Minimalist Steel Patinated And Welded Custom Fireplace Andirons

Contemporary Minimalist Steel Patinated And Welded Custom Fireplace Andirons

By James DeMartis

Located in East Hampton, NY

Steel Andirons with Silvered patina. Oil & Wax Finish Customizable To Any Dimension (Height X Depth) Patina Color Adjustable Material Gage : 1/2" x 2"

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Andirons

Materials

Steel

Outstanding Pair of German Historism Victorian Andirons with Angel Heads
Outstanding Pair of German Historism Victorian Andirons with Angel Heads

Outstanding Pair of German Historism Victorian Andirons with Angel Heads

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful stunning sculptural Angel Head andirons. Showing Cherub Angel heads on the front. A beautiful nice pair for your fire place. They are in original used condition. A screw bu...

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Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

17th Century Large Gothic Bulls Head Firedogs, Andirons
17th Century Large Gothic Bulls Head Firedogs, Andirons

17th Century Large Gothic Bulls Head Firedogs, Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century Gothic bulls head fire dogs, andirons. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment in t...

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17th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Firedogs
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Firedogs

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III period andirons, firedogs, made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810
American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810

American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American Empire serpentine fire place fender with bulbous ringed brass ball finials, brass rail top, and pleasing scrolled artistic wire work, Philadelphia, Early 19th century.

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1810s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully forged and carved. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.  

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs
18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs

18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs, made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The condition is good.

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18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exceptional Antique Fire Fender With Stone Urn Accents
Exceptional Antique Fire Fender With Stone Urn Accents

Exceptional Antique Fire Fender With Stone Urn Accents

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A marvelous and intricately fashioned Antique Fire Fender with well cast brass frame profusely decorated with Egg and Dart trim, sinuous intertwined Circles and interspersed finial t...

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19th Century Edwardian Antique Andirons

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Style Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XIV Style Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XIV Style Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Decorative brass andirons with decorative bar, Louis XIV Style. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 1000 li...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Corinthian Column Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Antique French Empire Style Bronze Corinthian Column Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Corinthian Column Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Corinthian Column Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13.5" H x 8.5" W x 13" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century

Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of andirons of the period Louis XV, wrought iron. This pair of andirons, which was made in the 18th century are a typical decoration of its period "the Classical period" curved ...

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Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Donald Deskey Style Andirons
Donald Deskey Style Andirons

Donald Deskey Style Andirons

By Donald Deskey

Located in Cambridge, US

USA, ca. 1940s or 1950s. A fabulous and monumental pair of modernist andirons occasionally attributed to the American industrial designer Donald Deskey (1894-1989). Each features stu...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Etched Brass Federal Andirons
Etched Brass Federal Andirons

Etched Brass Federal Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of federal andirons in polished brass with decorative urn and leaf etching to front faces, having turned finials and spurred knees to legs with well-formed ball and eagle talo...

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1880s American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Antique Fire Dogs, English, Andirons, Aesthetic Period, Victorian
Large Pair of Antique Fire Dogs, English, Andirons, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

Large Pair of Antique Fire Dogs, English, Andirons, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is large pair of antique fire dogs. An English, cast iron and brass andiron in Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1890. Distinguished and striking ...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Cast Iron

Pair of Antique Fire Tool Rests, French, Andirons, Art Nouveau, Victorian, 1900
Pair of Antique Fire Tool Rests, French, Andirons, Art Nouveau, Victorian, 1900

Pair of Antique Fire Tool Rests, French, Andirons, Art Nouveau, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique fire tool rests. An English, wrought iron fireside andiron, dating to the Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. Darling hearth accoutrements with appealing form ...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Andirons

Materials

Cast Iron

Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, English, Fire Dog, Hearth, Georgian, C.1805
Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, English, Fire Dog, Hearth, Georgian, C.1805

Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, English, Fire Dog, Hearth, Georgian, C.1805

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique fireside andirons. An English, cast iron fire dog, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1805. Pleasingly substantial and attractive pair of andirons Displa...

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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Cast Iron

Pair of Tall Arts and Crafts Hand Forged Iron Fireplace Andirons
Pair of Tall Arts and Crafts Hand Forged Iron Fireplace Andirons

Pair of Tall Arts and Crafts Hand Forged Iron Fireplace Andirons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arts & Crafts-era andirons composed of scroll-clusters atop slender hammered uprights attached to iron billet bars (ca. mid-19th Century, USA). Due to the hand-forged nature of the a...

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Mid-19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston
Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston

Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston

By Howe

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of early 20th century cast figural Owl Andirons by Howe manufacturing of Boston Mass. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear all or...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Andirons or Chenets - a Pair
Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Andirons or Chenets - a Pair

Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Andirons or Chenets - a Pair

Located in Raymondville, TX

A mid 20th century pair of Asian style andirons or chenets featuring bookmatched dragons seated atop bases etched with Chinese characters. Polished cast brass and hand forged iron. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century
French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A pair of 19th century French firedogs or andirons in cast iron stamped Val d´Osne. The andirons appear in their unbeatable old patina making the "Zoauve" soldier and the "Grenadier" soldier formed figures fabulously attractive. The foundry of Val d´Osne grounded in 1836 by Jean-Pierre-Victor André, is the maker of the Crystal Palace in London, build for the 1851 Great Exhibition...

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19th Century French British Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Brass Empire Style Andirons
Pair of Antique Brass Empire Style Andirons

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 ...

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19th Century American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs
Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs

Antique Tall Andirons / Fire Dogs

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

17th century andirons with oil lamp application / holder. (restored) Weight: 56 lbs / 25 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and firep...

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17th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Equestrian Andirons in Wrought Iron and Bronze, 1950s
Pair of French Equestrian Andirons in Wrought Iron and Bronze, 1950s

Pair of French Equestrian Andirons in Wrought Iron and Bronze, 1950s

By Longchamp, Maison Longchamp

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A striking pair of mid-century French andirons, beautifully combining the strength of wrought iron with the elegance of cast bronze. Each piece is topped with a finely detailed hors...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, 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.