Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Foo Dog Bookends
Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Peacock Blue Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Bookends. 13" H x 4.5" W x 3" D. Provenance
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely and vibrant pair of brass bookends with Foo Dog repousse in brilliant enamel colors - well
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
$490 / set
H 2.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of mid century modern porcelain Chinese foo dog guardian bookends. Hand carved and
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of handsome and Striking Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Bookends or Sculpural objets d'arte. A
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
$275 / set
H 6.25 in W 2 in D 2 in
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends. A nice pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Statues
Materials
Brass
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Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Bookends, seated on rectangular bases. 12.5" H x 4.75
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Stone Painted Chinese Foo Dog Book Ends
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of hand painted foo dog bookends that are sitting on a red and black pedestal. They are made
Category
20th Century Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Pair of Grey Marble Foo Dog Bookends
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of hand-carved grey marble foo dog bookends.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Marble
1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an exquisite pair of foo dog bookends, circa the 1960s. Traditional
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chippendale Bookends
Materials
Copper
Pair of Mid-Century Gold Gilt Foo Dog Bookends by Jaru of California
By Jaru
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century gold gilt plaster foo dog bookends by Jaru of California, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Black and Gold Foo Dog Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of vintage black and gold foo dogs made of cast iron. Can be used as bookends or
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
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Pair of Majolica Foo Dog Dragon Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and brightly colored pair of Majolica Foo Dog or Dragon Bookends. The pieces are
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage Japanese porcelain foo dog / lion sculptures / bookends, circa 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dog Book Ends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and
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20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights
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H 3.625 in W 1.5 in D 2.25 in
Carved Jade Stone Fu Foo Dog Guardian Lion Pair Bookends Paperweights
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage carved stone Chinese fu dog bookend or figurine pair. Measure: 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Pair of Blue and White Foo Dog or Lion Sculptures or Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of blue and white foo dog or lion sculptures, decorative objects, or bookends. Both
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
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Ceramic
Pair of Red Foo Dogs or Lions Bookends or Decorative Objects
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair/set of red lacquer foo dog or lion bookends/decorative objects. Relatively tall
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Foo Dog Book End Sculptures
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H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Foo Dog Book End Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of foo dog bookend statues epitomise the chic Hollywood Regency style of the 1940s. They
Category
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Plaster
CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Vintage Ceramic Turquoise Foo Dog on Stand
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries: Pair of Vintage Ceramic Turquoise Foo Dog on Stand
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
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Foo Dog Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of foo dog bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique foo dog bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and brass. Foo dog bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Foo dog bookends bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Bookends for You
A good pair of antique, new or vintage bookends will look wonderful in your reading nook. And the need for these trusty home accents has stood the test of time, which means there are many different kinds to suit any design taste or furniture style.
Bookends weren’t created until the 1870s. Serving faithfully in the background, they went unobserved for a while. The authors of the Oxford English Dictionary report that the term “book end” didn’t appear in printed material until 1907. The primary function of bookends is to ensure that your books remain upright in your bookcase, but style and form have taken the lead over the years. Furniture makers have ensured that bookends demand as much attention as the books themselves. Indeed, while competing with carefully curated first editions or rows of colorful spines is no small task, plenty of bookends steal the stage.
If you’re looking to add a dose of intrigue or decorative flourish to your reading room that will be difficult to ignore, stone bookends and metal bookends can take on the appearance of small, provocative sculptures rather than functional accessories to keep your books orderly on your shelves. Depending on what kind of textures you’re thinking of introducing to your home office or study, a pair of brass bookends or a bronze set will pop against your dusty hardcovers and any decorative objects you’ve accumulated while working to style your bookcase. A pair of mid-century modern bookends carved from dark, exotic woods such as teak can also introduce warmth to a home office or study. While teak was a favorite of designers who worked with furniture in the mid-20th century, all manner of wood bookends have emerged over the years, with some woodworkers carving ornate patterns or figures into their pieces.
Bookworms, take note: You can find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage bookends for your dazzling book displays and bookshelves today on 1stDibs.
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