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 vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H.
Brass
$340Sale Price|20% Off
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 tray that is ready for favorite titles or it can act as a decorative tray. The fig...
Wood
$520Sale Price|20% Off
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 suited for any room and lovely for the Childs room
Brass
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 glazed in a light green and yellow with hints of fuchsia and blue.
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 beautiful pair.
Ceramic, Porcelain
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th century, Japan.
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking pair of hand-carved green marble Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) sculptures fashioned as decorative bookends.
Marble
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Brass
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: From the Collection of a New York City Musician.
Porcelain
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" W x 2.5" D.
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.
Stone
Pair of Grey Marble Foo Dog Bookends
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of hand-carved grey marble foo dog bookends.
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 Eastern culture blends with timeless style in this unique set of heavy-weight cooper ...
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 1970s.
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 stand-alone decorative objects. Measures 10" h. Pair available here online. By req...
Iron
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 vibrant and add a stunning look to a shelf or desktop.
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.
Porcelain
Sold
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 vintage Japanese stone foo dog / lion sculptures / bookends, circa 1970s.
Stone
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 patina; makes a great pair of book ends or a fun decor item in any room!
Porcelain
Sold
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".
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.
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, each measuring 9.75 in.
Wood
Sold
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.
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 Komainu: The History of Japan's Mythical Lion Dogs On your roof, guarding your shrine, a...
Ceramic
$650 / set
H 8.75 in W 4 in D 5 in
Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare Gilt Art Deco Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works – Chinese Children, circa 1920s–1930s An exceptional and rare pair of Art Deco bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, New York City...
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Chinese, white, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a great pair of book ends or a fun decor item in any room!
Ceramic
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate ...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues
Located in London, GB
A large and extremely impressive pair of antique Chinese carved wood foo dog statues. They date from the 19th century and are genuine antiques, not to be confused with the many contr...
Wood
$595Sale Price|30% Off
H 12 in W 5.75 in D 9 in
2 Chinese Green Sancai Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Guardian Lion Statues 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Chinese famille verte green and gold Sancai glazed porcelain foo dogs / guardian lion sculptures / statues / figurines. Purchased at Stones Throw Antiques, Lenox Massach...
Porcelain
$420 / set
H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 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, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...
Soapstone
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille verte green with bright yellow accents. Large size standing 14 inches high. One has a ...
Ceramic
$950 / set
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A near pair of antique Southeast Asian Burmese jeweled parcel gilt wooden temple guardian figure carvings. circa 1900 Hand carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / e...
Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$350 / item
H 6.5 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vintage lost wax cast bronze foo dog sculptures from the mid 20th century. We currently have three with bronze patina (no more verde patina), both of which are showcased in the photo...
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
Ceramic
$1,726 / set
H 6.3 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
A pair of French hand painted cast iron foo dogs in a Chinese style, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
We have for sale this fantastic pair of tactile and decorative hand-painted French Foo Dogs, designed in the Chinese decorative style. They are solidly cast with great detail and ha...
Iron
$4,212 / set
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...
$1,250 / set
H 10 in W 4 in D 7 in
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...
Softwood
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy gold gilt, circa 1960s. The dogs (or lions) are in very good condition and measure...
Wood
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...
Metal
$825 / set
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
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 adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo lions which date to the 1920's. This unusual pair of Chinese export foo dogs with ex...
Terracotta
Vintage Boho 19th Century Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in a signature 19th Century gold color. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of cultural heritage and bold artistry to your space with this striking pair of vintage Asian glazed ceramic Foo Dogs. These intricately sculpted guardian lions are fin...
Ceramic
$5,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting. Procured from an important New York Collect...
Bronze
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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