{"product_id":"vintage-french-style-andirons","title":"Vintage French Style Brass Andirons, Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e19th Century\/France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndirons, also known as fire dogs, are essential fireplace accessories designed to hold burning logs and elevate them from the hearth. They have been used for centuries to improve airflow and ensure a more efficient and cleaner burn. The Rococo style, which emerged in the early 18th century, is characterized by its elaborate ornamentation, asymmetry, and naturalistic motifs like shells, scrolls, and foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular andiron showcases the opulence and decorative flair of the Rococo period, likely crafted in the 19th century when Neoclassical and Rococo revivals were popular. Made from brass, a material prized for its durability and ability to be cast into intricate shapes, it would have served both a functional purpose in the fireplace and as a decorative statement piece in a well-appointed room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42595858088021,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/4D38AC62-D2DE-4F54-A6F1-D49D52609090.jpg?v=1789495632","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/vintage-french-style-andirons","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}