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Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900

Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900

H 7.38 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Throne armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Export carved hardwood foo dog throne armchair. Item features carved Foo Dog arms
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Throne armchair
Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Throne armchair

Antique Japanese Export Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Throne armchair

H 44.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand Japan, 20th Century A fine
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand
Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand

Japanese Arita Foo dog Motif Covered Urn, with Carved Hardwood Stand

H 15 in Dm 5.5 in
Antique Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Foo Dog Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oriental Chinese carved hardwood marble top foo dog side table. Item features a lower shelf
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Foo Dog Side Table
Antique Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Foo Dog Side Table

Antique Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Foo Dog Side Table

H 22.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Marble Top Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese carved hardwood foo dog marble top 18" plant stand side table. Item features inset
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Marble Top Plant Stand Side Table
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Marble Top Plant Stand Side Table

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Marble Top Plant Stand Side Table

H 18 in Dm 16.5 in
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Carved Hardwood figure of Foo dogs with Rolling 'Pearls' & Puzzle Balls China Mid
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo dogs with Rolling Pearls & Puzzle Balls

H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
Karl Springer Animal Print Foo Dog Petite Rolling Two-Tier Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Westport, CT
Karl Springer signed and dated, muted green and black covered black Foo Dog printed animal two-tier
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Animal Print Foo Dog Petite Rolling Two-Tier Table
Karl Springer Animal Print Foo Dog Petite Rolling Two-Tier Table

Karl Springer Animal Print Foo Dog Petite Rolling Two-Tier Table

H 19.75 in W 17 in D 12 in
Modern Chinese Export Enamel Foo Dog Motif Charger with Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
plaque of a foo dog, with a Chinese hardwood easel stand. Unmarked. The charger alone has a 10.5-Inch
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20th Century Chinese Modern Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Modern Chinese Export Enamel Foo Dog Motif Charger with Stand
Modern Chinese Export Enamel Foo Dog Motif Charger with Stand

Modern Chinese Export Enamel Foo Dog Motif Charger with Stand

H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Spectacular pair of Japanese Satsuma lidded vases, circa 1890, on stands. 200cm
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Each with wonderful Foo Dog finials to the lids, classical orange and gilded motif decoration with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Spectacular pair of Japanese Satsuma lidded vases, circa 1890, on stands. 200cm
Spectacular pair of Japanese Satsuma lidded vases, circa 1890, on stands. 200cm

Spectacular pair of Japanese Satsuma lidded vases, circa 1890, on stands. 200cm

H 78.75 in Dm 33.86 in
Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase on Stand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
wonderful Foo dog finial to the lid, classical bold blue and orange ground. Scrolling foliate, floral and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase on Stand
Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase on Stand

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase on Stand

H 45.28 in Dm 18.9 in

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Rosewood Chinese Barrel Shaped Garden Stool with Rich Patina
Located in Lomita, CA
This solo rosewood garden seat has the most beautiful patina with red undertones. This Chinese rosewood barrel shaped garden seat is in the Ming style but mid-century production. It...
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Rosewood

Rosewood Chinese Barrel Shaped Garden Stool with Rich Patina
Rosewood Chinese Barrel Shaped Garden Stool with Rich Patina

Rosewood Chinese Barrel Shaped Garden Stool with Rich Patina

H 18 in W 15 in D 12.5 in
Chinese Rosewood Inlaid Plant Stand
Located in Wilson, NC
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pedestals and Columns

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Chinese Rosewood Inlaid Plant Stand
Chinese Rosewood Inlaid Plant Stand

Chinese Rosewood Inlaid Plant Stand

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Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners. Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spir...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Pedestal with Rose Marble Inset
Located in Wells, ME
Chinese Qing dynasty carved rosewood pedestal with inset rose marble top. The elegant tall cabriole legs are connected by two cross stretchers, one near the top and one near the feet...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Pedestals and Columns

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Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Pedestal with Rose Marble Inset
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Pedestal with Rose Marble Inset

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Pedestal with Rose Marble Inset

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Wall Lamp Rattan Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Orion Applique
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in New York, NY
Orion Applique -- Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara Features a woven rattan structure with nappa leather border. Only available as showcased. Embracing sleek designs and beautiful m...
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Materials

Leather, Rattan

Wall Lamp Rattan Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Orion Applique
Wall Lamp Rattan Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Orion Applique

Wall Lamp Rattan Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Orion Applique

H 14.18 in W 13.19 in D 3.94 in
Four Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Rosewood Side Dining Dragon Chairs 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of four antique Chinese Qing dynasty carved rosewood dragon chairs, circa 1880. Each chair is finely carved crest with two facing dragons and a flaming pearl, signifying p...
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Rosewood

Four Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Rosewood Side Dining Dragon Chairs 1880
Four Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Rosewood Side Dining Dragon Chairs 1880

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Chinese Carved Rosewood Plant Stand / Pedestal
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality vintage Chinese carved rosewood plant stand / pedestal, circa 1970s. The stand is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 11.5"D x 29.5"H. Lovely piece! #2965
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Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Carved Rosewood Plant Stand / Pedestal
Chinese Carved Rosewood Plant Stand / Pedestal

Chinese Carved Rosewood Plant Stand / Pedestal

H 29.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
A Pair of Chinese Rosewood Circular Drum Side Tables with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A vintage pair of very well made Chinese side tables with mother of pearl inlay.  These are a matching pair of good quality with perfect symmetry, unlike some of the cheaper examples...
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A Pair of Chinese Rosewood Circular Drum Side Tables with Mother of Pearl Inlay
A Pair of Chinese Rosewood Circular Drum Side Tables with Mother of Pearl Inlay

A Pair of Chinese Rosewood Circular Drum Side Tables with Mother of Pearl Inlay

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Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines Wonderful craftsmanship with the hand carving that has gone into this pair, from the pa...
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Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines

H 13.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Bronze Archaic Chinese Ritual Vessel with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An archaic Chinese ritual urn in Bronze. The piece is of good weight and is a compliment to many areas of the home.. originally used to hold grain and for rituals, the piece is a s...
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Antique 19th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Bronze Archaic Chinese Ritual Vessel with Handles
Bronze Archaic Chinese Ritual Vessel with Handles

Bronze Archaic Chinese Ritual Vessel with Handles

H 7.75 in W 18.25 in D 13.5 in
Antique Chinese Rosewood Carved Marble Top Side Table Stool Plant Stand Pedestal
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive early 20th century rosewood table or stand. Features a beautiful hardwood frame with inset marble top, low relief carvings and pierced scrolling spandrels. A versatil...
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Antique Chinese Rosewood Carved Marble Top Side Table Stool Plant Stand Pedestal
Antique Chinese Rosewood Carved Marble Top Side Table Stool Plant Stand Pedestal

Antique Chinese Rosewood Carved Marble Top Side Table Stool Plant Stand Pedestal

H 16.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning 19th century Chinese Rosewood and inset Marble plant stand. Wonderful carved flower design on it's skirt, and on the outside of it's legs ending up at it's feet, that are...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Tall 19th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood and Marble Plant Stand
Tall 19th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood and Marble Plant Stand

Tall 19th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood and Marble Plant Stand

H 35.88 in Dm 14 in
Henredon Hollywood Regency Faux Goatskin and Glass Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a prestigious Palm Springs vintage estate, is a very modern Hollywood Regency meets chinoiserie style dining table. Seats six comfortably. Obtains original thick, beveled glass ...
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Henredon Hollywood Regency Faux Goatskin and Glass Dining Table
Henredon Hollywood Regency Faux Goatskin and Glass Dining Table

Henredon Hollywood Regency Faux Goatskin and Glass Dining Table

H 29 in W 41.75 in D 72 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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures

H 10 in W 4 in D 7 in
Late 19th Century Japanese Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic 19th century Japanese carved armchair. Depicting mythical dragons to the arms and back, amongst clouds. Raised on carved cabriole legs.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Armchairs

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Softwood

Late 19th Century Japanese Armchair
Late 19th Century Japanese Armchair

Late 19th Century Japanese Armchair

H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 22.45 in
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
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Oak

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Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage

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Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Located in Berwickshire, GB
A massive and fierce Chinese dense hardwood statue of foo dog, 19th century. Extremely well carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog
Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

Massive Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Lion Dog

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Covered Censer with Foo Dog and Elephants
Located in Big Flats, NY
Asian figural censer features cave soapstone construction having lid with foo dog finial and double
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20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Covered Censer with Foo Dog and Elephants
Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Covered Censer with Foo Dog and Elephants

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Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

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Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Milford, NH
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Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

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Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Foo Lion, Republic Period, China
Located in Austin, TX
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Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Foo Lion, Republic Period, China

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Pair of 19th Century Rose Canton Vases & Stands

Pair of 19th Century Rose Canton Vases & Stands

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Located in Culver City, CA
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Foo Dog Hardwood For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic foo dog hardwood available at 1stDibs. Each foo dog hardwood for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and stone. There are many kinds of the foo dog hardwood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A foo dog hardwood, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made foo dog hardwood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Springer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Foo Dog Hardwood?

Prices for a foo dog hardwood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $57,678, while the average can fetch as much as $1,575.
Questions About Foo Dog Hardwood
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
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    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?
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    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 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.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
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    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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