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Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a facing pair of midcentury Italian glazed terracotta foo dog garden seats in very good
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Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair
Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair

Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair

H 20 in W 19 in D 12 in
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo
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Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece

Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece

H 14 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Pair Italian Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Seats, Stools or Side Table 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Majolica

Pair Italian Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Seats, Stools or Side Table 1960s
Pair Italian Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Seats, Stools or Side Table 1960s

Pair Italian Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Seats, Stools or Side Table 1960s

H 21.5 in W 23 in D 10 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
Impressive Pair of Rich Burgundy Laquer & Silver Leaf Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
by silver leaf tops and bases. The embossed foo dog decorations add an exotic touch. Shades not
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

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Impressive Pair of Rich Burgundy Laquer & Silver Leaf Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Impressive Pair of Rich Burgundy Laquer & Silver Leaf Ginger Jar Table Lamps

Impressive Pair of Rich Burgundy Laquer & Silver Leaf Ginger Jar Table Lamps

H 35 in Dm 13.5 in
1970s Turquoise Glazed Garden Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 1970s Hollywood Regency turquoise glazed reticulated garden seat. The drum form, with foo dog
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

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1970s Turquoise Glazed Garden Seat
1970s Turquoise Glazed Garden Seat

1970s Turquoise Glazed Garden Seat

H 18.75 in W 17 in D 14 in
Chinese Famille Jaune Porcelain Covered Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese famille jaune porcelain covered jar with floral designs and foo dog wooden finial Height
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Chinese Famille Jaune Porcelain Covered Jar
Chinese Famille Jaune Porcelain Covered Jar

Chinese Famille Jaune Porcelain Covered Jar

H 29.53 in Dm 15.75 in

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Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
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Hollywood Regency Italian Terracotta Elephant Garden Stool Plant Stand or Seat
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
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Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
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Hickory Furniture Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest - Pair
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‎Life-Size Italian Galgo Greyhound Majolica Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
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H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Turquoise Blue Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century vintage turquoise blue foo dog sculptures, circa 1970s. These symbolic guardians have a beautiful blue turquoise ceramic hue and measure 7" W x 2" D x 8.25" H. #1...
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Wonderful pair of vintage Hollywood palm beach regency Elephant garden stands. These are very heavy! Gold and white. No chips or breaks. Lovely Chinoiserie pieces.
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Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
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3.5 foot high Italian Foo Dog on Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large terracotta glazed Foo dog that sits on base. Made in Italy. Minor losses to terracotta
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H 43 in W 14 in D 24 in
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Located in North Miami, FL
A beautifully colored and glazed Italian foo dog.
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Located in Marietta, GA
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Foo Dog Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940 Italian table lamps in the shape of Foo dogs on pedestals. 15" height of body
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Large Faience Foo Dog
Located in Norwalk, CT
Heavy Italian ceramic with lusterous glaze. Wonderful colors.
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A Hand Painted Faience Covered Vase with Foo-Dog Finial
Located in New York, NY
A hand painted faience covered vase with foo-dog finial on lid and signed “Hand painted in Italy
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Located in Roma, IT
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Large antiqued white 20th century Italian Majolica food dog extra-large. Excellent condition.
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Large Italian porcelain pair of Foo Dogs

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Italian Foo Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian foo dog for your home. Each Italian foo dog for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, terracotta and earthenware. Your living room may not be complete without an Italian foo dog — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An Italian foo dog is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Italian foo dog has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mottahedeh are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Foo Dog?

An Italian foo dog can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.
Questions About Italian Foo Dog
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.

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