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Foo Dog Rugs

Early 20th Century Chinese Silk & Metallic Thread Foo Dog Rug ( 2'7" x 4'2" )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Silk & Metallic Thread Foo Dog Rug 2'7" x 4'2" - 79 x 127
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Chinese Foo Dog Rug Salmon Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique Chinese Foo Dog Rug Salmon Color woven circa 1920. What sets this particular rug
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Chinese Tibetan Foo-Dog Rug ( 3' x 5'7" - 91 x 170 )
Located in New York, NY
The exceptionally long pile grey field displays two furry multicolored lion dogs playing around a central cloud knot, framed by leafy corners, and within an ivory and dark brown flor...
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pictorial Antique Chinese Foo Dog Rug. 6 ft x 7 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Pictorial Antique Chinese Foo Dog Area Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa date: 1880. Size: 6 ft
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian ...

Materials

Wool

Chinese Rug Foo Dog Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
. The Buddha's dog or foo dog, the indomitable guardian lion, a defense from all bad influences. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Chinese Rug Foo Dog Design
Chinese Rug Foo Dog Design
W 37.41 in L 70.87 in
Chinese Peking Rug Foo Dog Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
the Foo Dog surrounded by smaller cubs suggests themes of guardianship and family, making this rug a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Peking Rug Foo Dog Design
Chinese Peking Rug Foo Dog Design
W 133.86 in L 145.67 in
Foo Dog Pictorial Chinese 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Compelling Chinese rug with a motif full of happy foo dogs, circa 1940. The field is a peach tone
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Chinese Silk Carpet with Foo Dog Design ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Chinese Silk Carpet with Foo Dog Design ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 )
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

19th Century Chinese Peking Rug with Auspicious Symbols in Indigo, Gold
Located in Barrington, IL
Color Room Size Rugs, Indigo Color Chinese Rugs, Chinese Foo Dog, Phoenix, Moths, Butterflies, Chinese
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Foo Dog Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco rug featuring a dragon foo dog.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Transitional Style Rug with Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog Design, Square Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Khotan and Chinese Foo Dog design. Characterized by a muted palette of beige, taupe and tan, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Square Nichols School Hand-Knotted Wool Foo Dog Rug
By Nichols
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Nichols School rug features square form with hand-knotted design including central Foo Dog
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20th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Wool

Tibet Antique Foo Dog Beige/Blue Field Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
The Tibet Antique Foo Dog rug features a captivating blend of beige and blue colors in its field
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Imperial Foo Dog, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
, shrubs, tree branches and the indomitable guardian lion, also known as Buddha's dog or foo dog who walks
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Golden Antique Chinese Rug. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 2 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful square scatter size golden antique Chinese rug, country of origin / rug type: Chinese rug, date circa 1900. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 2 ft 6 in (0.76 m x 0.76 m).
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Finding the Right Chinese-rugs for You

Antique and vintage Chinese and East Asian rugs and carpets often include images of trees, animals and abstract forms. A colorful carpet offers a focal point for conversation and curiosity.

China has a long history of rug making. Some Chinese carpets date back thousands of years. Many designs resemble delicate Chinese porcelain, such as those with depictions of vines, plants and flowers. Others are pictorial with mythical creatures, local animals and people, while others have shape-based designs featuring lovely geometric patterns.

Small prayer rugs or larger pieces with audacious patterns and colors can be a meaningful part of any collection. Neutral-toned rugs predominated interior design for a while, but bolder is better. Through fine materials and vibrant hues, one is drawn into the stories of beautifully woven rugs from China and East Asia.

Wool, silk and chinoiserie rugs add grace to rooms by contrasting or complementing antiques and modern furniture. By pairing Chinese rugs from the 1960s with your mid-century modern credenza or coffee table, you can create a synthesis of modern American design with a sensibility toward materials more commonly associated with an Asian tradition of craft.

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Questions About Foo Dog Rugs
  • 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
    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
    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
    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.