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American Classical Brass Andirons
American Classical Brass Andirons

American Classical Brass Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

Nicely detailed pair of American classical brass andirons with ringed shaft, balustrade turnings and standing on arched spurred legs and standing on ball feet. Circa 1825.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Figural Andirons, English, Fire Dog, Fireplace Rests, Art Deco
Pair of Vintage Figural Andirons, English, Fire Dog, Fireplace Rests, Art Deco

Pair of Vintage Figural Andirons, English, Fire Dog, Fireplace Rests, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage figural andirons. An English, cast iron fire dog in the manner of the Carron Foundry, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Fascinating Victorian revi...

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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron English Andirons, 19th Century
Pair of Wrought Iron English Andirons, 19th Century

Pair of Wrought Iron English Andirons, 19th Century

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A distinctive pair of 19th Century wrought iron English andirons. The tall, black andirons have a circular finial at the top and three oval shaped deco...

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19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Pinhead Fireplace Andirons in cast iron
17th Century French Pinhead Fireplace Andirons in cast iron

17th Century French Pinhead Fireplace Andirons in cast iron

Located in Antwerpen, BE

17th Century (1685) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.

Category

17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons

Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French 19th century figural cherub motif Louis XV style Ormolu bronze andirons.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Set of brass and Iron fire tools on Stand, France, 1950
Set of brass and Iron fire tools on Stand, France, 1950

Set of brass and Iron fire tools on Stand, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A set of iron and brass fireplace tools, presented on a matching stand, dating from the 1950s and of French origin. The set includes essential tools (shovel, brush, poker), suspended from a simple and stable vertical structure. The contrast between the dark patinated iron and the gilded brass finial adds an elegant decorative touch while maintaining a functional and robust aesthetic. Main Features Type: Fireplace tool set Composition: Stand + shovel, brush, poker Origin: France Period: 1950s Materials: Iron, brass, wood (brush handle) Colors: Patinated black, dark gray, gold Construction: Forged and assembled metal Use: Functional and decorative Condition: Good vintage condition, patina and signs of wear consistent with age Style Style: Mid-Century Modern / 1950s decorative utilitarian Keywords vintage fireplace tool set...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets / Bookends
Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets / Bookends

Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets / Bookends

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in Long Island City, NY

A cute pair of late 19th century gilt and Patina bronze chenets / bookends Depicting a dog and cat perched on a pillow, sitting on a bronze base.  This...

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Lyre Form Chenets Andirons
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Lyre Form Chenets Andirons

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Lyre Form Chenets Andirons

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring timeless French elegance to a fireplace with this exceptional pair of antique Louis XVI bronze chenets. Crafted in France circa 1880, the andirons are cast in solid bronze and ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

1950's Leaf Flame Bronze & Iron Andirons in the style of Neil Peper
1950's Leaf Flame Bronze & Iron Andirons in the style of Neil Peper

1950's Leaf Flame Bronze & Iron Andirons in the style of Neil Peper

Located in Malibu, CA

1950's Mid-century Flameleaf Bronze Andirons attributed to Neil Peper, though not signed. The hand cast bronze leaf forms sit on iron stands. Stunning natural aged patina. Very rare ...

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1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century French Bronze and Steel Andirons, Sculptural Design, 1950
Mid-Century French Bronze and Steel Andirons, Sculptural Design, 1950

Mid-Century French Bronze and Steel Andirons, Sculptural Design, 1950

By Gilbert Poillerat, Raymond Subes

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A refined pair of mid-century French andirons combining sculptural elegance with functional design. The fronts are cast in bronze with a graceful openwork silhouette of intertwined ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons for Peerless
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons for Peerless

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons for Peerless

By Peerless

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of cast iron andirons c.1950s for Peerless, USA. A simplistic and modern design to compliment to your fireplace. Dimensions 3" width x 17.5" depth x 6.5" height Condition Good...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Exceptional and Rare Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period
Exceptional and Rare Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period

Exceptional and Rare Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Unusual Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period, circa 1750. Each chenet is executed in the finest quality dore bronze, cast and chased in high relief,...

Category

1750s French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of ceramic fireplace accessories, Vide poche, France, 1930
Pair of ceramic fireplace accessories, Vide poche, France, 1930

Pair of ceramic fireplace accessories, Vide poche, France, 1930

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

These are either mantelpiece ornaments or trinket trays. This is a pair of ceramic pieces made in France in the 1930s. The colors are deep red and blue, with geometric shapes on the ...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Figural Fireplace Chenets, French, Great Exhibition, Victorian
Pair of Antique Figural Fireplace Chenets, French, Great Exhibition, Victorian

Pair of Antique Figural Fireplace Chenets, French, Great Exhibition, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique figural fireplace chenets. A French, cast iron fire wood hearth rest, dating to the Great Exhibition period, circa 1850. Fascinating Sphinx-inspired form, ...

Category

1850s French Early Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Cast Iron

Napoleon III Rocaille-Style Ormolu Bronze Fireplace Andirons
Napoleon III Rocaille-Style Ormolu Bronze Fireplace Andirons

Napoleon III Rocaille-Style Ormolu Bronze Fireplace Andirons

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of gilt bronze andirons with rich rococo decoration such as acanthus leaves, pierced ova and exuberant scrollwork. They are topped by two majestic winged women. Andirons, or chenets, are decorative and practical objects placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs. Intricately detailed, these antique andirons in Rocaille style...

Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s
Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s

Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons - Brutalist Andirons - France 1950s Elegant pair of andirons entirely made of wrought iron. Typical design of the French Art Deco / Modernist era. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair 18th Century Early American Brass and Iron Canon Ball Andirons
Pair 18th Century Early American Brass and Iron Canon Ball Andirons

Pair 18th Century Early American Brass and Iron Canon Ball Andirons

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair 18th Century Early American Brass and Iron Canon Ball Andirons. Measure 10" in width, 21" in depth and 16" in height.

Category

18th Century American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Andirons with Fluted Design
19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Andirons with Fluted Design

19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Andirons with Fluted Design

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore andirons with fluted design and cupids on base with scroll back. (PRICED AS Pair)

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Urn Andirons
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Urn Andirons

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Urn Andirons

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze andirons/chenets with centered urn having festoons through each side handle with a flame finial top. (PRICED AS Pair)

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Beehive Fire Dog Andirons 20"
Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Beehive Fire Dog Andirons 20"

Antique Georgian Colonial Revival Brass Beehive Fire Dog Andirons 20"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of antique brass Chippendale / Georgian / Colonial style andirons / fire dogs - beehive shaped baluster style posts on bowed legs with orb feet. Dimensions: 8.75" x 7.5" x 19.7...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Rosso Levanto Andirons
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Rosso Levanto Andirons

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Rosso Levanto Andirons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rosso Levanto andirons. Each andiron is raised by ormolu topie shaped legs below the rectangular base w...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons or Firedogs
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons or Firedogs

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

Pair of mid-19th Century decorative andirons or firedogs. Constructed of pierced cast-iron with good quality brass mounts featuring lion masks. H: 58 cm (22 13/16") W: 18 cm (7 1/16"...

Category

1860s French Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Antique French Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons

Pair Antique French Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons

Located in Germantown, MD

A stunning Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons, Circa 1920s Measures 7" in width fully open, 14" in width folded 13" in height.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Brass

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...

Category

18th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840

Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid 19th Century

Category

1840s American Antique Andirons

Pair of Andirons in Cast Iron and Brass, Black and Gold, France, 1960s
Pair of Andirons in Cast Iron and Brass, Black and Gold, France, 1960s

Pair of Andirons in Cast Iron and Brass, Black and Gold, France, 1960s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant pair of fireplace andirons combining a black cast-iron structure with a polished brass decorative sphere. The twisted wrought-iron uprights and curved legs give them a cla...

Category

1960s French Rustic Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Acanthus Foliage Andirons with Bar, C. 1790
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Acanthus Foliage Andirons with Bar, C. 1790

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Acanthus Foliage Andirons with Bar, C. 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian Neoclassical wrought iron and brass foliage andirons with flanking decorative basket finials, central urn plinths, decorative adjustable cross bar with spit hooks, an...

Category

1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Arts And Crafts Wrought Iron Log Holder
Arts And Crafts Wrought Iron Log Holder

Arts And Crafts Wrought Iron Log Holder

Located in Essex, MA

Painted black and in restored clean condition. Sheet metal tray with curved wrought iron and twist design top rail. scroll feet.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Andirons Solid Brass Polished ca' 1950's
Modernist Andirons Solid Brass Polished ca' 1950's

Modernist Andirons Solid Brass Polished ca' 1950's

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Two pairs (total of four) polished brass andirons, made William H.Jackson Co. NYC , ca' 1950's. Solid brass and wrought iron, interesting modernist design.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Early Blacksmith Forged Andirons with Polished Bronze Finials
Early Blacksmith Forged Andirons with Polished Bronze Finials

Early Blacksmith Forged Andirons with Polished Bronze Finials

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of substantial blacksmith-made iron andirons having tapered square section shafts topped by striking polished bronze suppressed ball finials, possessing spit supports with con...

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of "Dog" Andirons, France, 1950s
Pair of "Dog" Andirons, France, 1950s

Pair of "Dog" Andirons, France, 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Pair of cast iron fire dogs, literally.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Andirons

Louis XVI Bouhon Freres Bronze Chenets
Louis XVI Bouhon Freres Bronze Chenets

Louis XVI Bouhon Freres Bronze Chenets

Located in Tampa, FL

A pair of exceptional 19th century Louis XVI bronze chenets by Bouhon Freres. These finely cast and detailed fireplace fittings exemplify the highest quality craftsmanship of the ren...

Category

1890s French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Regency Style English Brass Andirons
Pair of Regency Style English Brass Andirons

Pair of Regency Style English Brass Andirons

Located in London, GB

A pair of Regency style English brass firedogs, the claw shaped feet and cast filigree work surmounted by stiff acanthus leaf stem and leaf urn finials. English, circa 1900. Measu...

Category

Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold & Patinated Bronze Animal Andirons Circa 1870
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold & Patinated Bronze Animal Andirons Circa 1870

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold & Patinated Bronze Animal Andirons Circa 1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Museum Quality Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze and Patinated Bronze Animal Andirons, Circa 1860-1880. Louis XVI models of a dog (poodle) and a cat.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Handcrafted Georgian Fire Dogs
Pair of Antique Handcrafted Georgian Fire Dogs

Pair of Antique Handcrafted Georgian Fire Dogs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An ornate pair of antique Georgian fire dogs, traditionally handcrafted by a talented early 19th century blacksmith. Ex. Tucker collection. Origina...

Category

Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Anchor Andirons
Anchor Andirons

Anchor Andirons

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Pair of antique brass andirons in an anchor motif.

Category

1940s Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

A Large Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Ormolu Chenets/Andirons
A Large Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Ormolu Chenets/Andirons

A Large Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Ormolu Chenets/Andirons

Located in New York, NY

A Large Pair of French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Ormolu Chenets/Andirons. Designed for use in a formal fireplace, each chenet comprises a prominent architectural front fitted with a ca...

Category

1870s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Marc Bankowsky, Anubis, Pair of Patinated Bronze Andirons, France, 2006
Marc Bankowsky, Anubis, Pair of Patinated Bronze Andirons, France, 2006

Marc Bankowsky, Anubis, Pair of Patinated Bronze Andirons, France, 2006

By Marc Bankowsky

Located in New York, NY

A designer and decorator for the past 20 years, Marc Bankowsky creates uniquely beautiful furniture and accessories. In addition to a custom suite of furniture and accessories for th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brutalist "Zig-Zag" Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970s
Pair of Brutalist "Zig-Zag" Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970s

Pair of Brutalist "Zig-Zag" Wrought Iron Andirons - France 1970s

By Charles Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Pair of wrought iron andirons with "zig-zag" end rod shape and hoop handles. In fair vintage condition. C These andirons will ship from France and can be returned to either France or...

Category

1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron
19th Century French Andirons in cast iron

19th Century French Andirons in cast iron

Located in Antwerpen, BE

19th Century (1875) French pinhead andirons in black cast iron.

Category

19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons
Pair of Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons

Pair of Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons

Located in New Orleans, LA

These andirons would work well in any setting. While purchased in France, they could easily be considered English in style.

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Horse Andirons from USA
Horse Andirons from USA

Horse Andirons from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of andirons in steel depicting a horses head and shoe

Category

1950s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Metal

Virginia Metalcrafters Harvin Colonial Williamsburg Brass Andirons Firedogs
Virginia Metalcrafters Harvin Colonial Williamsburg Brass Andirons Firedogs

Virginia Metalcrafters Harvin Colonial Williamsburg Brass Andirons Firedogs

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid Century iron and brass andirons / firedogs by Harvin / Virginia Metalcrafters for the Colonial Williamsburg Restoration line of products. Features colonial styling with scrolled ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality true pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each andiron is raised by beautiful and most decorative scrolled movements with captivating foliat...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Arts & Crafts Firedogs
Pair of Arts & Crafts Firedogs

Pair of Arts & Crafts Firedogs

Located in London, GB

A pair of polished Arts & Crafts wrought iron firedogs with shaped feet and shaped petal finials. English. Early 20th century. Measures: Height: 535 mm 21" Width: 205 mm 8" Dept...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets Each of a lion seated and roaring on a gilt base with a flower reef design. Details: Height – 15 inches / 38cm Width...

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Very Fine Pair of Decorative Brass Chenets
Very Fine Pair of Decorative Brass Chenets

Very Fine Pair of Decorative Brass Chenets

Located in London, GB

Pair of the finest quality early 19th century Louis XVI brass chenets. The base with lions feet and moulded relief design. Three acanthus leaf paterae with guilloche moulding. Impres...

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Cupids" Andirons, France, circa 1760
Pair of "Cupids" Andirons, France, circa 1760

Pair of "Cupids" Andirons, France, circa 1760

Located in PARIS, FR

Height : 22 cm (8,6 in.) ; Width : 23 cm (9 in.) ; Depth : 8 cm (3,1 in.) With the bar – Width : 26,5 cm (10,4 in.) ; Depth : 55 cm (21,6 in.) Charming pair of Rocaille andirons dec...

Category

1760s French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Machine Era Style Solid Brass and Blackened Iron Andirons
Machine Era Style Solid Brass and Blackened Iron Andirons

Machine Era Style Solid Brass and Blackened Iron Andirons

Located in North Miami, FL

These custom designed tall and heavy solid brass cylindrical and blackened iron andirons are stately and important. Very heavy and the brass is polished but not lacquered so over tim...

Category

2010s American Machine Age Andirons

Materials

Brass, 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.