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Andirons

Posted on | December 14, 2007 | Comments Off

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Gates and Douglas Andirons, Lyle and Umbach, To the Trade.

Andirons have often been called, “jewelry for the fireplace.” Not only are they pretty, but they help prevent logs from rolling onto your floor.

I started this piece back in my H&G days. I feel in love with Lyle and Umbach’s, Reese Andirons, unfortunately they were only sold to the trade. I started to search for other retail options and turned up pretty empty handed.

The problem is andirons were popular back in the day when people had class and actually used fireplaces. It’s nearly impossible to find a reproduction that doesn’t seem cookie cutter and just plain boring. To the trade always has the most druel-worthy stuff but it can be hard for a regular person to get a showroom to sell to them. So I would suggest hunting for the real thing. Try antique stores and great websites like 1stdibs.com. My round-up is meant to be pure inspiration. Let me know what you find antique or not?

ReeseAndironsLg 755832 Andirons

Reese Andirons, Lyle and Umbach, To The Trade.

TreeAndironsLg 713797 Andirons

Tree Andirons, Lyle and Umbach, To The Trade.

5DA 85059PW xlg 712269 Andirons

Pewter Ball Top Andirons, North Line Express, $189.90 a pair.

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Iron And Brass Andirons with Thistle Design, English, Heather & Company.

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Pair of Restored Modernist Andirons, 1930s-40s, Paul Marra Design.

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Leaf and Cone Forged Iron Andirons, Early 20th Century, France, Robert Altman.


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