The original purpose of andirons was to hold the wood up off the hearth inside the fireplace so that it would burn properly as well as help keep logs from rolling out onto the floor.

Today, we often use a grate instead, but in order to preserve the tradition of the fireplace we still use andirons for their decorative appeal. Below you will find andirons in virtually every style.

Some are antique reproductions, others are strictly functional. If you have questions or just need prices, please call us at 1-800-201-1193 and ask for one of our andiron experts!

Most of these andirons depicted here are reproductions from pieces that are in museums at Colonial Williamsburg and other Early American historical sites.

Others are recreations from even more rare pieces that have been purchased from estate sales or antique auctions around the world.

For the most part, they are crafted in much the same way as the originals, having been sand cast and hand polished. The big difference is that these ones have been treated with a baked on enamel finish so that you don't need to polish them.