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French Brass Free Standing Fire Screen. Circa 1820-30
French Brass Free Standing Fire Screen. Circa 1820-30

French Brass Free Standing Fire Screen. Circa 1820-30

Located in Charleston, SC

French brass free standing fire screen with centered floral handle, swag finial motif, foliage motif, and terminating on scrolled block feet. Early 19th Century

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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Brass and Iron Engine-Turned Andirons
Brass and Iron Engine-Turned Andirons

Brass and Iron Engine-Turned Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

A handsome pair of early 19th century brass andirons or log rests with ball finials over finely etched "engine-turned" shafts, and having original cast iron log supports. Would work...

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1830s English Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Custom Modernist Minimalist Polished Nickel Rectangular Andirons
Pair of Custom Modernist Minimalist Polished Nickel Rectangular Andirons

Pair of Custom Modernist Minimalist Polished Nickel Rectangular Andirons

Located in New York, NY

This refined pair of andirons were custom fabricated by artisans in New York State, exclusively for us. They feature a minimalistic rectangular front panel presented in polished nick...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Late Victorian Italian Brass Rococo Style Fireplace Andirons
Late Victorian Italian Brass Rococo Style Fireplace Andirons

Late Victorian Italian Brass Rococo Style Fireplace Andirons

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian brass andirons featuring two Rococo, late-Baroque-style designs in Classic asymmetrical patterns. This is for a pair of antique Rococo-style, solid brass andirons / ch...

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Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons, Gilt Base
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons, Gilt Base

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons, Gilt Base

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze chenet / andirons featuring two bound male figures on a gilt base. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of andirons with women's heads, France, 1960
Pair of andirons with women's heads, France, 1960

Pair of andirons with women's heads, France, 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of andirons with female heads, France, 1960s, with a distinctive decorative charm and classical inspiration. These pieces are distinguished by their sculpted female busts in rel...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons
Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons

Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An authentic Pair of Antique Cat and Dog Andirons in original as found condition. Ca. early 20th c. hollow cast brass. Each seated and looking out. The cat with a wide curled tail, t...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Andirons

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Bronze Pair Andirons
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Bronze Pair Andirons

19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Bronze Pair Andirons

Located in Verviers, BE

Pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze and wrought iron andirons. Neoclassical in style, they are of very fine quality. Fluted bases decorated with passementerie, openwork acanthus frieze ent...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Substantial 19th Century Wrought Fireplace Andirons
Substantial 19th Century Wrought Fireplace Andirons

Substantial 19th Century Wrought Fireplace Andirons

Located in London, GB

A substantial pair of wrought fireplace andirons with shaped collared standards surmounted with a disk. The upright is supported on scrolled feet with a central drop finial...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Large Pair Hand Forged Iron Spanish Colonial Mission Arts & Crafts  Andirons
Large Pair Hand Forged Iron Spanish Colonial Mission Arts & Crafts  Andirons

Large Pair Hand Forged Iron Spanish Colonial Mission Arts & Crafts Andirons

By Addison Mizner

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of well-crafted hand forged Andirons in the Spanish Colonial style. Complete set of three with the connecting bar for stability. Great craftsmanship with swing arm for pot warming...

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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Andirons

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Ram Andirons
Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Ram Andirons

Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Ram Andirons

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1900s-1910s; Olympic Logmaster - Chicago, IL Pair of cast iron andirons with stylized ram's head finials, marked "Olympic Logmaster 254". Originally produced by Olympic Logmaste...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons
Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons

Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

Ball top with scrolled legs and brass ball feet. Newly polished.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Brass Acanthus Foliage and Berry Motif Folding Fire Place Screen, C. 1815
French Brass Acanthus Foliage and Berry Motif Folding Fire Place Screen, C. 1815

French Brass Acanthus Foliage and Berry Motif Folding Fire Place Screen, C. 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

French Regency brass scrolled acanthus foliage and berry motif folding fire place screen with egg and dart molded base, Early 19th century.

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1810s French Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th c Brass American Chippendale Lemon Drop Top Andiron Firedog Pair
18th c Brass American Chippendale Lemon Drop Top Andiron Firedog Pair

18th c Brass American Chippendale Lemon Drop Top Andiron Firedog Pair

Located in Savannah, GA

This graceful pair of American brass andiron/ firedogs feature smaller belted "lemon drop" finials over a larger belted "lemon drop" above a multi tiered st...

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Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Minimal Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s
Italian Minimal Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s

Italian Minimal Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Italian Minimal Wrought Iron Andirons, 1950s

Category

1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950's Stitched leather and cast iron andiron by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather and cast iron andiron by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather and cast iron andiron by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather and cast iron andiron by Jacques Adnet Great condition France A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather andirons Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet ...

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1950s European Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

English Country Style Figural Iron Fireplace Andirons

English Country Style Figural Iron Fireplace Andirons

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Country-style painted wrought iron fireplace andirons with 17th century-style figures. (priced as set).      

Category

17th Century Country Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Andirons
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Andirons

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Andirons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most decorative and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and silvered bronze chenet andirons. Each andiron is raised by striking and most unique spiral flu...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Danny Alessandro Brass Fire Tools Set, Panther Design, 1980s
Danny Alessandro Brass Fire Tools Set, Panther Design, 1980s

Danny Alessandro Brass Fire Tools Set, Panther Design, 1980s

By Danny Alessandro

Located in New York, NY

1980s chic set of brass firetools adorned with a stylized satin brass finished Cartier influenced Panther. Professionally polished.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Adam Brass Corinthian Andirons
Pair of English Adam Brass Corinthian Andirons

Pair of English Adam Brass Corinthian Andirons

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Adam-style (19/20th Century) brass andirons with column design and Corinthian capital surmounted with urn with flame finial. (PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

19th Century British Adam Style Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Chromed Steel and Iron Andirons, French, circa 1970
Pair of Modernist Chromed Steel and Iron Andirons, French, circa 1970

Pair of Modernist Chromed Steel and Iron Andirons, French, circa 1970

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

This beautiful pair of modernist andirons are made of chromed steel and Iron. This is a French work, circa 1970.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Steel

Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960
Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960

Pair of Donald Deskey Black Cast Iron & Brass "Puck" Andirons, Circa 1960

By English Bellows, Donald Deskey

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Vintage Original Donald Deskey Pair Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons. Featuring a heavy balanced cast iron framework, curved J shape design in flat bar Black Iron strapping,...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fine Original Patina Large Brass French Napolean III Andirons
Fine Original Patina Large Brass French Napolean III Andirons

Fine Original Patina Large Brass French Napolean III Andirons

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Solid brass original Napoleon III andirons in excellent condition exuding character. Stately and well proportioned with exquisite brass work and "feathered egg" finials. Will shimmer...

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

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, with a kind of gothic influence : tripod wrought iron base with rolled wrought iron hooves, each topped with a tapere...

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Samuel Yellin Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century Italian Renaissance
Samuel Yellin Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century Italian Renaissance

Samuel Yellin Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century Italian Renaissance

By Samuel Yellin

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian Renaissance-style wrought iron andirons with an upper and lower spike & basket design with open scroll base & griffins supporting a cross bar (Attributed to S...

Category

19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage French Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Gothic Design, c. 1900
Vintage French Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Gothic Design, c. 1900

Vintage French Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Gothic Design, c. 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

Uniquely French, these wrought iron "fire dragons" are great as decor in your fireplace, with or without the burning flames. With today's eclectic and layered interiors, the Gothic d...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Patinated Brass Sculptural Andirons by Donald Deskey
Vintage Patinated Brass Sculptural Andirons by Donald Deskey

Vintage Patinated Brass Sculptural Andirons by Donald Deskey

By Donald Deskey

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural blade-form andirons designed by Donald Deskey (ca. 1959, USA). Inspired by Samuel Gottscho's 1939 "Trylon and Perisphere" exhibited at the 1939 World's Fair, the bulbous, ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender Chenet with Greyhound Dogs
English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender Chenet with Greyhound Dogs

English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender Chenet with Greyhound Dogs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine English 19th century gilt bronze and steel figural fireplace fender - Chenet. The beautifully designed fender flanked on each end by resting greyhound dogs on a rectangul...

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19th Century English Empire Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel, Bronze

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of French Early 19th century Louis XV gilt bronze figural Chenets Andirons. The scrolled and pierced body, each surmounted with a figure of a young boy and a young girl, both ...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

Andirons / Fire Dogs, Vagebond
Andirons / Fire Dogs, Vagebond

Andirons / Fire Dogs, Vagebond

$376Sale Price / set|20% Off

Andirons / Fire Dogs, Vagebond

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Antique French andirons, vagabond with a hat and sideburns. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.

Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Rococo Bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Vintage French Rococo Bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Vintage French Rococo Bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Rococo Style Bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 10" W x 9" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Early Pair of Chippendale Andirons
Early Pair of Chippendale Andirons

Early Pair of Chippendale Andirons

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

Nice early pair of American Chippendale andirons. Both show the expected wear, normal and consistent with age.

Category

19th Century American Chippendale Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Wrought Iron Ball Top Freestanding Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820
American Wrought Iron Ball Top Freestanding Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820

American Wrought Iron Ball Top Freestanding Fire Place Screen, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American wrought iron free standing fire screen with flanking ball finials, decorative scrolled centered panel with interior lined mesh, tapered supporting columns, and terminating o...

Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Chrome Fireplace Tool, Andirons and Fire-Screen by Maison Charles
Chrome Fireplace Tool, Andirons and Fire-Screen by Maison Charles

Chrome Fireplace Tool, Andirons and Fire-Screen by Maison Charles

By Maison Charles

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare polish chrome French fireplace set designed by Maison Charles in the 1970s. The set consists of fireplace tool set, andirons, gas key and fireplace screen. The fireplace scree...

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome

French Louis XV Style Cast Bronze Andirons, Circa 1900-1920
French Louis XV Style Cast Bronze Andirons, Circa 1900-1920

French Louis XV Style Cast Bronze Andirons, Circa 1900-1920

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of Louis XV Baroque style French cast bronze and iron chenets or andirons. Ornate column form bodies topped with intricate finials. Decorated with acanthus leaf scrollwork and...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

20th Century Traditional Brass Fireplace Andirons -- A Pair
20th Century Traditional Brass Fireplace Andirons -- A Pair

20th Century Traditional Brass Fireplace Andirons -- A Pair

Located in Austin, TX

Antique solid brass and iron andirons from a stately city home. They are early 20th-century American-made andirons, and are taller than what is often found today from this era. The ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Andirons

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Nautical Style Anchor Andirons with Dolphins
Mid Century Brass Nautical Style Anchor Andirons with Dolphins

Mid Century Brass Nautical Style Anchor Andirons with Dolphins

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of cast brass andions with a total nautical theme. Anchors are the main feature with dolphins at the base and rope all represented in excellent castings.

Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets
Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets

Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of antique French gilt and patinated figural lion form 19th century chenets. In the Rococo style, with full figure lions. Finely sculpted raised lions resting on Rococo shield f...

Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Andirons

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs

18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron. The fire dogs have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

English Brass Gallery Foliage Fire Place Fender with Flanking Finials. C. 1820
English Brass Gallery Foliage Fire Place Fender with Flanking Finials. C. 1820

English Brass Gallery Foliage Fire Place Fender with Flanking Finials. C. 1820

Located in Charleston, 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

Alessandro Albrizzi Chrome Fire Screen and Andirons Mid Century Modern
Alessandro Albrizzi Chrome Fire Screen and Andirons Mid Century Modern

Alessandro Albrizzi Chrome Fire Screen and Andirons Mid Century Modern

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Clean Lined Chrome Andirons and Fire Screen, designed by Alessandro Albrizzi, American, circa 1960s. They are priced at $1250 each, or $1950 for both the andirons and fi...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Italian wrought iron dragon andirons, 1920s Fireplace set - Antique Measures : 20x40cm H:42cm Pair of wrought iron andirons in the shape of dragon bodies and ring handles. The drago...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Brass Andirons, Scroll Design, North American, 1970s
Mid Century Brass Andirons, Scroll Design, North American, 1970s

Mid Century Brass Andirons, Scroll Design, North American, 1970s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Distinctive pair of heavy thick brass or brass "S" scroll shaped mid century style andirons.

Category

1970s North American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

France Mid-18th Century Pair Gilded Bronze and Iron Neclassical Andirons
France Mid-18th Century Pair Gilded Bronze and Iron Neclassical Andirons

France Mid-18th Century Pair Gilded Bronze and Iron Neclassical Andirons

Located in Brescia, IT

This magnificent pair of bronze Neoclassical andirons, was crafted in France, in Mid- 18th Century by master artisans. The refined neoclassical shape exudes a timeless elegance and s...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Firedogs / Andirons with Basket Twist and Scroll Motif
Pair of Gothic Revival Firedogs / Andirons with Basket Twist and Scroll Motif

Pair of Gothic Revival Firedogs / Andirons with Basket Twist and Scroll Motif

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with basket twist finials and barley twist-style upright on scroll form bases, all attached to iron billet bars (ca. early 20th Century, ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

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. The conditi...

Category

Early 18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Renaissance Brass Figural Soldier Warrior Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Vintage Renaissance Brass Figural Soldier Warrior Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Vintage Renaissance Brass Figural Soldier Warrior Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Renaissance Style Brass Figural Soldier Warrior Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Item features cast brass figural forms of warriors, cast iron supports, very nice vintage pair, g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Continental Brass and Bronze Andirons
Pair of Continental Brass and Bronze Andirons

Pair of Continental Brass and Bronze Andirons

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a stately set of brass 19th Century English Gothic style brass and bronze andirons. The ornate scepter stem is embellished with a winged serpent, resting atop a cathedral ty...

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1840s English Other Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid-20th Century Federal Style Brass Andirons by Puritan
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Brass Andirons by Puritan

Mid-20th Century Federal Style Brass Andirons by Puritan

Located in Astoria, NY

Federal style brass and steel andirons marked "Puritan" the brass uprights of typical finial topped turned form on two legs, with hinged steel log support. Dimensions: 20" H x 5" W ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets

Located in New York, NY

A striking and superbly cast pair of Louis XVI period gilt bronze fireplace andirons (chenets), dating to circa 1780 and attributed to Parisian workshops of the highest caliber. Thes...

Category

1780s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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.