{"product_id":"french-forged-iron-adjustable-andirons-20th-century","title":"French Forged Iron Adjustable Andirons 20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eA substantial pair of French forged iron andirons with rare adjustable spit supports, originally designed for both heating and hearth cooking. Heavy, architectural and deeply sculptural, these are the kind of pieces that blur the line between utility and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eThe hand-forged construction is immediately apparent in the hammer marks, thick iron stock and simple working details. Multiple ratchet supports along the uprights allowed a spit or cooking bar to be adjusted closer or further from the fire depending on heat. Smaller side hooks would once have held tools or cooking implements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eWhat makes this pair particularly compelling is the restraint of the design. No unnecessary ornamentation — just beautifully forged iron with strong silhouette and incredible presence. They sit just as comfortably in a contemporary limestone fireplace as they would in a centuries-old French farmhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eA striking decorative object even when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eFrance, early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eForged iron construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eAdjustable spit \/ cooking supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003ePair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eHeight: 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eLength\/depth: 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eWidth: 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eBase rods: approx. 5 cm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eWeight: approx. 12 kg each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eBeautiful styled into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003elimestone or plaster fireplaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003emodern organic interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eEuropean transitional homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eempty hearths as sculptural decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003elayered with stacked timber or oversized candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Founders of Rome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43713000800322,"sku":"FOR-2169-FRE-FOUNDERS O","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3981\/8050\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay6_2026_09_59_53PM.png?v=1778062506","url":"https:\/\/foundersofrome.co.nz\/products\/french-forged-iron-adjustable-andirons-20th-century","provider":"Founders of Rome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}