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Andirons For Sale
Pair of 19th Century Brass Louis XIV Style Andirons
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of decorative brass andirons of Baroque style, the pierced scrolled base, centering a female mask, surmounted by a conforming pierced bowl, topped by a turned finial. Missing th...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Two 1970s Andirons by Van Heeck
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Two 1970s andirons in patinated bronze, with one terrestrial and one celestial globe with zodiac signs. Signed by Van Heeck.
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1970s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brass Midcentury Andirons Attributed to Raymond Subes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of brass handmade andirons and forged iron backs attributed to Raymond Subes.
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1940s French Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

Whimsical Arts & Crafts Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual pair of English Arts & Crafts blackened steel andirons with stylized tulip finials and ornate overscale log supports.
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Pair of 18th Century Basket Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of 18th century blacksmith made basket top andirons, the square shaft with center collar and two spit supports, standing on scrolled legs...
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1720s French Baroque Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Nickel Plated Bronze Federal Style Andirons by Jackson
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Nickel Plated Bronze Federal Style Andirons by Wm.H. Jackson 32 E. 57th St. N.Y. Pat.Dec.1908 with removable backs-Hampton location.
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Massive Pr. of Hand Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Massive Pair of Hand Forged Early 20th Century Andirons with Removable Cross Bar -Hampton Location
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Early 20th Century American Andirons

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of neoclassical style brass andirons with lions feet.
Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bold Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold pair of 19th c wrought iron andirons with ribbed rectangular finials over squared shafts with 'S' scroll supports over heavily scrolled and weighty base.
Category

19th Century English Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hagenauer Style Bronze Nubian Andirons
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful pair of Karl Hagenauer style Nubian andirons made of cast bronze. Showing early modernist aesthetics and stylized deco features.
Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 English neoclassic style bronze andirons. Measurements: Height: 29" Depth: 22"
Category

Early 20th Century English Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Andirons
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with urn top finial, urn finial log stop, and hand chased acorn & oak leaf motif
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19th Century American Antique Andirons

pair of French Andirons
Located in Westport, CT
Handsome pair of French Napoleon III bronze andirons,1870 ca
Category

19th Century French Antique Andirons

" belt " andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in ny
Category

20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Early Georgian Style Bronze Chenets
Located in Asheville, NC
These substantial and opulent chenets are cast in exquisite detail. The chenets are flanked by fierce lions, adorned with laughing satyr masks and festooned with climbing curls of ac...
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

18th Century English Folk-Art Andirons in Polished Steel
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine pair of 18th century English andirons made by a local blacksmith in the folk-art manner with heart and clamshell spit supports over arched feet with shaped clips to back shaft...
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

Large Scale Set of Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Scale Set of Steel Andirons with crossbars
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel

50" Pair of Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of massive hand-forged iron Andirons-Hampton location..
Category

Early 20th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Brass Chenets
Located in New York, NY
French Neo-Greco brass Chenets designed as tall Classic columns. These stately andirons topped with a swirling acanthus leaf pattern, they taper to a squ...
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Regency Style Andirons
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 French Regency style bronze andirons. Measurements: Height: 24" Depth: 22".
Category

Early 20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Napoleon III Period Andirons
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of andirons from France made of finely cast bronze.
Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Brass & Iron Louis Philippe Period Urn-Form Andirons, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of urn form with small finials atop pierced scrollwork bodies incised with acanthus leaves, the bodies tapering to the patterned bases resting atop wrought iron scroll-work feet
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chrome Dancing Flames Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome Dancing Flames Andirons. Probably dating to the 1950's but they have an Art Deco feel to them. Heavy twisting bands of chrome bars mimic the flames of a fire. In very good ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron “Landiers” Andirons with Fleur de Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this elegant pair of antique wrought iron andirons with matching cross bar. Forged in France, circa 1820, and standing on three feet, the andirons called “L...
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Andirons with Brass Ring Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These modernist andirons feature a curved front facing wrought iron bar topped with a brass sphere and square ring. A perfect compliment to your home fireplace. Dimensions 6” width ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Brass Ribbon Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass andirons. The andirons feature two ribbon like twisted fronts with varied heights with a curved base. Dimensions 7.25" width x 6" depth x 25" height. Condition Good ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An excellent pair of cast iron andirons. The andirons feature a patinated Arts & Crafts style front design with a sphere finial atop each. A perfect comp...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Iron

H-Form Cast Iron Andirons and Fire Log Basket by William H. Jackson Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
This is an original set of cast iron H-form andirons or chenets labelled Wm. H. Jackson Co. together with the original cast iron fire log basket. Late ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early Victorian Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely polished and designed with embossed and pierced decoration to reflect the light emitted from the fire. Paw feet.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Edgar Brandt Leaping Stag Andirons, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Edgar Brandt (French, 1880-1960) Pair of Leaping Stag Andirons, iron and steel, apparently unsigned. Dealer: S138XX
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Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Andirons

Materials

Steel, Iron

A Pair of Bronze & Wrought Owl Fire Andirons Rests
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts & Crafts bronze & wrought owl andiron rests. Bronze oval plaques depicting owls supported on wrought arched scrolled supports.
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Design Andirons a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pure Deco designed from an Interior Designer in LA. Custom made for a Lighting Company in Irvine Calif. Mild steel cut and welded in the Rectangular shape. Then finished with a dark...
Category

1990s American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Steel

Set of Mid-20th Century Modern Wrought Iron Gilted Andirons by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of mid-20th century Modern wrought iron gilted andirons by french metalworker and decorator Gilbert Poillerat By: Gilbert Poillerat Material: iron, metal, wrought iron Technique...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron

Pair of French Iron Rooster Andirons by Atelier Marolles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique pair of andirons by Atelier Marolles from France, 1950's. Heavy forged iron with whimsical rooster motif. Surface shows great age, rust and patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Style Patinated Gilt Metal Chenets
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Patinated Gilt Metal decorated acorn Chenets. Measures 14" in width and stand 9" tall. Listing is for the pair. Not per item
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Andirons

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique Primitive Hand Forged Iron Dog Head Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of primitive hand forged wrought iron andirons with four dog heads holding rings. Please see the detailed designs throughout. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is ...
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Hand Wrought Iron Andirons with Bar
Located in New York, NY
Black painted hand wrought iron andirons with spiral and coil motifs. The cross bar is included. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Skyscraper Unique MCM Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of custom-designed one-of-a-kind MCM brushed steel andirons. Unique and beautiful design. note: inspired by the mathematical Fibonacci sequence ( an old formula for elegance).
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1980s American Vintage Andirons

Materials

Steel

19th Century Napoleon III French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Deco Andirons
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the epitome of vintage charm and sophistication with this exquisite pair of Art Deco fireplace andirons, a splendid fusion of form and function. M...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Regency Cast Brass And Iron Andirons, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of American Regency Cast Brass And Iron Andirons, Circa 1920s. Very good condition
Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Edgar Brandt Pair of Art Deco andirons
Located in NANTES, FR
Edgar Brandt Pair of andirons circa 1930 in wrought iron. Decor of windings. Both are stamped E.Brandt Total height: 50 cm Length: 43 cm Width: 19.5 cm Weight: 8 kg You can contact ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Brass Horse Andirons, Screen, Log Holder and Tools, Complete Set
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage brass horse andirons, screen, log holder and tools - complete set Measures: Screen: 31.25” H x 38” W x 5.5” D Andirons 17.25” H x 4.25”...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Andirons

Materials

Brass

19th Century Georgian English Brass Andirons, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A classy pair of brass English andirons. Each andiron sets on paw shaped feet and features elegant carving brass twisted design on the columns. The andiron is almost 2 feet high and ...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Substantial Pair of English Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of English firedogs. The scrolled tops with ring below, tapered shafts with scrolled feet below. Could be polished if required. Hei...
Category

Late 20th Century English Andirons

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of Decorative Firedogs in the 17th Century Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of good quality late 19th century brass firedogs, in the early 17th century style, lion masks to arched feet. Height: 855 mm 33 ⅝" Width: 370 mm 14 ⅝" Depth: 515 mm...
Category

19th Century Antique Andirons

Materials

Brass

Donald Deskey Fireplace Andirons Tool Set
Located in Westport, CT
Donald Deskey Fireplace Andirons, Tool Utensils set Made By Bennet Co,Wrought iron and brass All original. Measurements andirons 19"tall 18.75 "deep ,9 " wide Measurements for to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Large Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English brass andirons with acanthus leaf columns crowned by flame top piece. Over two feet tall and classically set on paw shaped feet.
Category

19th Century English Antique Andirons

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Antique French Andirons or Fire Dogs. These andirons can be bought separately. Prices vary somewhat. The indicated price is the average excludi...
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19th Century French Antique Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Chenets / Andirons by Bouhon Freres, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Louis XVI style ormolu chenets, cast by Bouhon Fre`res, Paris, late 19th century. Each modelled with two flaming athe´niennes supported by hoof monopodiae surmounted by ram...
Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Rustic 18th Century French Hand-Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding pair of authentic eighteenth century French Hand-Wrought Iron Andirons. Though these are well used, there is loads of life left in them. Very well executed considering th...
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1760s French Country Antique Andirons

Materials

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.

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