Bronze and wrought iron andirons by Jacques Adnet, 1930s

This pair of andirons, designed by Jacques Adnet in France in the 1930s, exemplifies the transition from traditional Art Deco to early French Modernism. The structure features a heavy-gauge wrought iron base with a dark matte finish, supporting a precise geometric arrangement of polished bronze spheres. The design prioritises pure volumetric forms, focusing entirely on the interaction between the bronze spherical components and the right-angled iron stems. Built to provide functional stability within a fireplace, the structure reflects Adnet's architectural approach to utilitarian metalwork.