Chinoiserie Foo Dogs
1960s Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Ceramics
Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramics
Terracotta
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Pottery, Terracotta
Vintage 1960s Other Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends
Marble
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Ceramic
20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Doors and Gates
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Spanish Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Wood
20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments
Stone
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Vases
Alabaster, Bronze
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Side Tables
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Ironstone
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Ironstone
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Textiles
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Ironstone
Vintage 1950s English Vases
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Resin, Wood, Mirror
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
1960s Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Brass, Pewter
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Metal
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork
Lead
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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.
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- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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 are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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, 2022Chinese 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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