The fireplace is the focal point
The fireplace is the focal point of the room and the area that gets th most Attention Andirons are the focal point of the fireplace.originally called Firedogs They were placed inside the fireplace to serve as grates. The long shanks Were used to support the logs.Andirons are made in cast iron.Wrought iron Brass,Bronze,Copper,Satine Nickel,Polished Nickel,Polished Chrome, SatineChrome,Antique brass,Gold Plated,ormolu,oil rubbed bronze,anique Copper,black finish,fauxfinish,andirons can be used additionally with anti brass fireplace grates.They can be useed with gablogs and wood.As time Progressed.Decorative bronze pieces were made to sit on the hearth outside The fireplace as decorative items,and were called chente all over Europe in Early 18 and 19th century they were the pride of the fireplace andirons are Available in French,English,colonial,neoclassic louisxv,louis16th,german, Early American,art nouveu,art deco arts and crafts,contemporary,wrought iron, Cast iron,baroque,napoleanic,greek,oriental and is available in cast iron or Wrougnt iron.wilshire fireplace specializes in fireplace accessory
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Author Bio: Robert Howard consults in custom fireplace design for Wilshire Fireplace Shops in Sandiego California selling fireplace inserts, fireplace accessories, mailboxes, fireside entrances/doors, firescreens, chenets, antique andiron, tool sets, gas logs, fenders that come handy for innovative contemporary, traditional, antique fireplaces.<br>
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