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Andirons For Sale
Pair of Antique Bronze French Chenets, c1880
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautifully detailed bronze casting of a pair of Chenets in a swirling bouquet design, very organic.
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1880s French Baroque Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Fire-gilt bronze chimneys "aux sphinges". Pedestal standing on a round base with open worked mascaron, tendrils, flowers and bows, on which lies the winged sphinx. Finely chiseled an...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair French Brass Chenets Andirons Neoclassical Empire Style
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of large empire-style fireplace andirons, in gilded brass, they are formed by long columns that rest on a base with a mythological scene, the central column ends in an imitati...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Andirons / Fire Dogs, Sphinx
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French andirons, a pair of sphinxes. Weight: 18 lbs / 8 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.  
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Andirons / Fire Dogs, Sphinx
Andirons / Fire Dogs, Sphinx
$750 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of English Regency Etched Brass Andirons
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

Pair Gilt Bronze Andirons in the Style of Andrea Briosco (Riccio)
By Andrea Briosco (Riccio)
Located in Miami Beach, FL
These highly articulated gilt bronze andirons are based on a 16th century design for candlesticks by the great Italian renaissance sculptor Andrea Briosco known as Riccio (1470-1532). Riccio's great masterpiece is the Paschal candelabrum in the cathedral of Padua which contained mythological creatures, satyrs and grotesques. Despite the shocking motifs, the church of Sant Antonio...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

19th French Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs, Andirons with tools
Located in Delft, NL
19th French Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs, Andirons with tools A fireplace set with 2 lions as fire dogs and 3 tools. The lions made of cast iro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Houston, TX
A highly stylized pair of 19th Century Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets featuring torchier, arrow quivers, and rose garlands.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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 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 Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Ball top with scrolled legs and brass ball feet. Newly polished.
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Black Iron Andirons with Brass Rosettes
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of black iron andirons with sculpted and stamped shafts on arched feet ending in scrolled toes, with robustly peaned back supports, surmount...
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1920s North American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Gold Patinated Bronze "Quivers Arrows" Andirons, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Neo-Classical Style Gold Bronze and Patinated Bronze Andirons in, “Quivers and Arrows” Design, Circa 1890.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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
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1840s American Antique Andirons

Pair of Italian Andirons in Gilt Bronze and Iron in Louis XV style, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Precious pair of andirons in gilded bronze and forged iron in Louis XV style. These stunning firedogs were made in Italy in the 1940s. The front of these andirons is made in forged ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Metal

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

Roy Metalworker France, Hand Wrought Iron Fire Dogs Matching Fire Tools, Set.
Located in London, GB
A Roy Designer/Maker and Master Metalworker from France. A super quality hand-wrought iron large set of Gothic Revival fire dogs with matching fire tools. The fire dogs with circula...
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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Necklace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a woman wearing a beautiful necklace and a hairband. Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.      
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

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

Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of late 19th century French andirons, in France called ‘Chenets’. Richley decorated with scrolls on the front fries. Standing on fluting columns with a flower garland and with...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of large 19th century cast iron andirons from Normandy. Measures: 10" L x 18" W x 27.5" H.
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1890s European Medieval Antique Andirons

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Column Andirons w/ Ball Claw Feet, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass ball finial andirons with flanking central fluted columns, flanking squared plinths, serpentine scalloped skirts, rear curvature supports with matching ball f...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Aesthetic English Sunflower Brass Fireplace Andiron Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Aesthetic English style andirons fireplace set including andirons and 3 tools (no stand), The andirons have a sunflower motif and superior quality throughout. Brass is excellent shin...
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Late 20th Century English Andirons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brass Urn / Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of classic American elegance to your hearth with this striking pair of 20th-century Federal-style fireplace andirons. Each andiron features a beautifully detailed eagle s...
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20th Century North American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Brass Urn Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of classic American elegance to your hearth with this striking pair of 20th-century Federal-style fireplace andirons. Each andiron features a beautifully detailed engrave...
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20th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Minimalist Modern Rectangular Metal Andirons
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of custom Modernist geometric open rectangular-form metal andirons in a grey satin finish. Very high-end contemporary design, bespoke, inspired by Art Deco geometric styli...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Andirons

Materials

Metal

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1900.
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Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1900
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1900
$2,375 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of American Brass Steeple Top Andirons with Spur Legs Ball Feet NY C 1800
By David Phillips
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass steeple / ball finial andirons with faceted plinths, double spur legs, and resting on ball feet. Pair have the original wrought iron rear legs stamped by maker...
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Flame Andirons , circa 1950, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of sculptural andirons, France circa 1950. Stylized flame in cast iron. Dimensions: 25 cm H, 18 cm W, 39 cm D. Good original condition. All purchases are covered by our Buy...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Regency Brass And Iron Andirons, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of American Regency brass and iron Andirons, Circa 1930s. Measuring 9" in width, 16.5" in depth and 19.5" in height.
Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Andirons / Fire Dogs, French Sphinxes
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French andirons, Sphinxes with a bottom edge. Weight: 12 lbs / 5 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.     
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Andirons / Fire Dogs, French Sphinxes
Andirons / Fire Dogs, French Sphinxes
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Bronze Andirons c. 1680
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of early bronze andirons in rich dark original patina, each with ball and finial over ring turned shaft, having wing shaped face plates similarly patinated, with hand forged i...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Large 1940 s Solid Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1960's solid iron sea horse motif andirons, newly painted in good vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique andirons depicting Hessian soldiers in a cast iron construction. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is located in...
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19th Century American Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Custom Mid-Century Modernist Style Polished Nickel Caliber Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and sophisticated pair of andirons were custom fabricated by artisans in New York State. Offering a vaguely figurative form, these polished nickel andirons are compos...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron, Nickel

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.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair Of Antique Rosette Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A decorative and fine pair of 19th Century Andirons with a particularly fine form. Crafted from Brass and Iron, the pair feature intricate pierced top Rosettes which depict a centra...
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Late 19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of English Brass Andirons with Classical Finials
Located in Middleburg, VA
A refined pair of mid-19th-century English brass andirons, radiating timeless Georgian elegance! Each standard rises in a finely turned baluster form, crowned with a classical urn-fo...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Andirons or Chenets - a Pair
Located in Harlingen, 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

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

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 Early 20th Century Federal Brass and Iron Andirrons
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Early 20th Century Federal Brass and Iron Andirrons. Measuring 8" in width, 18" in width and 21.5" in height. Recently repolished
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Early 20th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

20th Century Empire Sryle Cast Brass Figural Chenets, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 20th Century Empire Sryle Cast Brass Figural Chenets. Measure 8" in width, 8" in depth and 18" in height.
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Early 20th Century American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Lemon Top Andirons Boston, Howes Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bell brass lemon top andirons with turned rounded squared plinths, matching finial lemon log stops, and terminating on spurred legs...
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Andirons

Antique French Louis XV Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons Fender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons & Fender. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 29" W x 20" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Brass

Signed Stainless Steel Fireplace Set by Jean-Paul Créations, France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
This unique set includes a pair of flame-shaped signed andirons and a signed log rack. Very good vintage condition. This set will ship from France and can b...
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1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Stainless Steel, Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Torqued Flame Andirons in Polished Chrome
Located in New York, NY
This bold and elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Torqued Flame Andirons in Polished Chrome originate from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a dynamic minimal composition ren...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome

17th Century Style Flemish Andirons
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An impressive pair of andirons crafted in Belgium during the mid-19th century, beautifully executed in the Baroque style reminiscent of 17th-century design. These andirons boast stun...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

17th Century Style Flemish Andirons
17th Century Style Flemish Andirons
$5,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Ibex animal wrought iron Andirons, France, 1950 s, mid century
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, Ibex wrought iron andirons, with golden brass horns. Great condition.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets from the Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style Chenets from the late 19th century. Made in bronze and iron. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Large Pair of Brass Chippendale Style Andirons with Canon Ball
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Brass Chippendale Style Andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters. Tall and stately and solid brass. Some patina on the legs, feet. Otherwise in excellent vintage condition...
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1960s American Chippendale Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts era Blacksmith-Made Brass Iron Andirons Fireplace Tool set
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Substantial American Arts and Crafts era artisan blacksmith-made andirons with a matching tool set all formed of wrought iron and brass. Andirons have scrolled spit supports standing...
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Early 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of French Bronze and Iron Firedogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique firedogs made of bronze and iron, France, early 20th Century. These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature bronze construction in baluster form, raised on paw feet,...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Bronze Winged Griffin Andirons, Figural, 19th/20th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Bronze Winged Griffin Andirons, Figural, 19th/20th Century A pair of finely detailed andirons each having an opposing winged griffin guardin...
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1910s Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century
Located in valatie, NY
These exceptional andirons are made of forged iron and have cast brass finials and button mounts. The beds are wide and easily hold large or small logs. They have a scrolled profile ...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thomas Jeckyll attri., A Pair of Anglo-Japanese Brass Fire Dogs with love birds
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll, attributed, probably made by Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A pair of Anglo-Japanese brass fire dogs with stylized love birds to the circular tops.
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Nouveau Andirons in Patinated Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Art Nouveau Andirons or fire dogs in patinated brass, first half of the 20th century. Whimsical pair of andirons in patinated brass from early 20th century. Very stylish pa...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Andirons

Materials

Brass

Thornton Downer Pair of Arts Crafts Cotswold School handmade steel fire dogs
Located in London, GB
Thornton and Downer attributed. A pair of Arts and Crafts Cotswold School hand-made steel fire dogs with scroll tops and fine decorative chasing.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Five Mile Town by John Williams, Arts Crafts Wrought Iron Copper Fire Screen
Located in London, GB
Five mile town, Ireland, made by John Williams. In the style of Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts copper and wrought iron fire screen with wonderful whiplash style iron and brass work t...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Copper

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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