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Pair x Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
Located in Bristol, CT
Provenance: property of a Palm Beach estate Sz: 16"H x 12"L x 8"W
Category

1960s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair x Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
Pair x Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
H 16 in W 8 in D 12 in
Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage teal green blue foo dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Ceramics

Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of blue and white Foo Dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foo Dogs Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian textile with foo dogs in 100% wool. This would be great in any room decor
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Foo Dogs Carpet
Foo Dogs Carpet
W 61.5 in L 31.5 in
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They
Category

Vintage 1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
H 13 in W 13 in D 6 in
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
H 28 in W 18 in D 13 in
Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of glazed terracotta ochre foo dogs on glazed brown pedestals. Each foo dog, a symbolic
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in porcelain depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair, Chinese Blue Turquoise Glazed Standing Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, mid century. A pair of turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, likely circa 1950 or
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in brass depicting mythical lion-like animal family that are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base Geometrical Figures, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of freshly lacquered in white fantastic large foo dogs made of wood. The geometrical carving
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base Floral Figures, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of freshly lacquered in white fantastic large foo dogs made of wood. The floral carving
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Extraordinary pair of fine and rare and very large pair of glazed terra cotta decorative foo dog or
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Cast Stone Foo Dogs Inn White Finish, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of heavy weight cast stone foo dogs freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your
Category

Vintage 1960s Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

Foo Dogs Blue and White Ginger Jars Pair Vintage Large Urns Palm Beach Oriental
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of oversized blue and white foo dog top oriental ginger jars with lids. No chips or
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
base. Classic urn vase shaped body is decorated with Chinese motifs, foo dogs and blue coral. Lamp
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps with Chinese Ceramic Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in London, GB
Fabulous pair of table lamps featuring wonderfully decorative ceramic figures of foo dogs, or
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
H 8 in W 17 in D 6.25 in
Pair of Antique Bronze Foo Dog Door Knockers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Foo Dogs are symbolic, protective statues, designed and sold in pairs. This enduring
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of carved wood Foo Dog lamps by Sarreid of Spain. Shaped black paper lamp shades with gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture
Category

20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

2 Vintage Chinese Blanc De Chine White Dehua Porcelain Foo Fu Dog Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Chinese Blanc De Chine white Dehua province foo dog lamps. Made of white porcelain
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect piece for a lasting appeal. From fabulous foo dogs to playful pagodas, we can’t get enough of
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Japanese, Qing and Ming. From fabulous foo dogs to playful
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps
By Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
bronze in the form of majestic foo dogs; they are seen holding up a flower and vine round base. The vases
Category

Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Lucky Chinoiserie Famille Rose Pink Ceramic Vase Birds and Geckos, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
fluted with a scalloped rim and features two foo dogs in green as handles. The piece is hand-painted on a
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Liberty Chinoiserie Hardwood Writing Side Occasional Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
originally come from Liberty C1900. Decorated with Foo dogs, trees and plants. No loose joints and no
Category

Antique Early 1900s Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Lounge Chairs Ottoman Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Lambeth for Tomlinson Asian chinoiserie themed featuring heavy cotton fabric with Foo Dogs, Flowers and
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Featuring carved Foo Dogs and 2 custom cut seat cushions. The marble back
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the pattern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BiRD & FLOWERS GOLD SILVER STITCH SILK EMBROIDERIES
Located in GB
valuable as time goes on I have another pair of these listed under my other items which depict Lion Foo
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mason's Ironstone Large Cabinet Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
has one of the sought after chinoiserie patterns called "Bandana" which depicts Chinese Foo Dogs, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

20th Century Pair of Artistic Potiche Vase in Ceramic by Crown Devon Fieldings
By Crown Devon Fieldings
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
lid two gilded foo dogs. Hallmarked at the base Crown Devon Fieldings England 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s English Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rococo Chinosoiserie Style Three-Piece Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scrolled Rococo style gilt bronze double pedestal base mounted with turquoise glazed porcelain Foo dogs and
Category

Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of Chinese carved wood Foo Dogs, total weight 4kg, Measures: 20 x 29 x 40cm high.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of Chinese foo dogs. Made in the Koji style, a colorful painted pottery/polychromatic glazed
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 10.24 in
Large Ornate Mid Century Chinoiserie Heavily Carved Wood Mirror With Foo Dogs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Chinese mirror with carved border featuring foo dogs on all four corners. This is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Resin, Wood, Mirror

Pair of Ceramic Chinese Foo Dogs Bookends
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of ceramic foo dogs stand 10.75" tall. Signed "FP '83" on underside. Excellent condition with
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Chinese Foo Dogs Bookends
Pair of Ceramic Chinese Foo Dogs Bookends
H 10.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Chinese Cobalt Blue Foo Dogs- a Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful Cobalt Blue Large Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs,Female and Male Striking color dogs
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Great Pair of Chinese Tuquoise Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Montreal, QC
Great quality pair of turquoise glazed ceramic Chinese foo dogs.
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Glaze Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Vintage Pair of Ceramic Glaze Polychrome Chinese foo dog sculptures. Features a color palette of
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Italian Foo Dogs, in Terra Cotta
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage, Italian terra cotta foo dogs with a delightful, whimsical vibe. Decorated with a
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Pair of Porcelain Japanese Blue Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of handpainted blue Chinese porcelain Foo Dogs perched on a ball. The foo dogs are in the
Category

1960s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Hand Painted Ceramic Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in ceramic depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Late 20th Century Large White Ceramic Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in ceramic depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Asian Style Pewter and Brass Table Lamp with Foo Dogs
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
has brass details and medallions. The handles are in the form of foo dogs. The lamp has a few
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Foo Puppies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of antique Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper foo dogs or puppies elaborately
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Lead Foo Dog Figural Candleholders
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Foo dogs with glass eyes, moveable whiskers, standing on a plinth base raised on scalloped bracket
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Lead

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Chinoiserie Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of chinoiserie foo dogs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and porcelain, all chinoiserie foo dogs available were constructed with great care. Chinoiserie foo dogs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinoiserie foo dogs made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many chinoiserie foo dogs are appealing in their simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, Herend and Crown Devon Fieldings produced popular chinoiserie foo dogs that are worth a look.

How Much are Chinoiserie Foo Dogs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,138, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $34,850 highest priced.

A Close Look at chinoiserie Furniture

Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.

The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.

Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.

As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.

Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.

Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.