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Pair Marble Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Foo Dogs made of Marble - both are of nice weight and can also serve as either
Category

20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair Marble Foo Dogs
Pair Marble Foo Dogs
H 6.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated glazed
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1950s Carved Soapstone Foo Dogs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s carved soapstone Foo dogs each one uniquely different.
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Exquisite Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo Dogs. Incredible hand made details.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Pair of Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of cream and brown glazed Foo dogs made in Italy for Paul Hanson.
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning nice scale pair of 20th century
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Terracotta

19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Large pair of hand-thrown, hand painted and glazed, left and right, French, faience foo dogs
Category

Antique 1880s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
H 25 in W 11.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Large Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique pair of large multi colored glazed terra cotta foo dogs. These mid-20th century foo
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
H 28 in W 18 in D 13 in
Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of foo dogs in delicately carved wood. The dogs have uniquely expressive
Category

Antique 1750s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Japanese Edo Carved Wood Foo Dogs
H 10 in W 5 in D 10 in
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 3.08 in
Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in South Salem, NY
Regency style. Ornate ceramic sculptures with detailed faces, mouths, bodies, and paws. All four Foo Dogs
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
A captivating duo of bronze Foo Dogs, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes timeless charm
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair Hand Carved Wood Cambodian Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
20th Century pair of hand carved Cambodian foo dogs made of a very dark stained wood. Good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Pair Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1960's Vintage Mid Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs. Highly decorative.
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Hand Carved Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage Asian Foo dogs. A beautiful hand carved pair with incredible attention
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of intricately hand carved Teak temple guard dogs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues
Category

20th Century Thai Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency Foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in a brilliant Emerald green
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Multicolored Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of multicolored vintage glazed terra cotta Chinese foo dogs. These very imposing foo lions
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Enormous Bronze Foo Dogs with Inlays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The impressively scaled foo dogs are a proper pair - one posed left , the other right. Both are
Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Statues

Materials

Quartz, Stone, Bronze

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs. A chic deep green color with flashes of deep blue. Lots
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Small Blue Glass Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of blue gemstones Foo Dogs on a long pedestal base. Great addition to your classic
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Chinese Shiwan Guangdong Red Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese red porcelain foo dogs with spirited expressions, detailing, and shiwan town in
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in porcelain depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Gilt Tipped Lidded Porcelain Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage lidded Asian Foo dogs. A chic hand painted porcelaine with gilt tipping
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Classic Glazed Terra Cotta Foo Dogs on a Base, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of glazed terra cotta male and female Foo Dogs standing on a base. Great addition to
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs These oversized
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Decorative Chinese Turquoise Blue Medium Foo Dogs Sculptures, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, medium size, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Scale Carved Stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of large scale, well carved stone Chinese Foo Dogs / Temple Lions, these are carved out of
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Chinese hand carved stone Foo dogs resting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. 20th
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of massive mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Decorative Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dogs Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Famille Verte et Jaune Foo Dogs, Qing Dynasty
Located in Torino, IT
A pair of porcelain foo lions or foo dogs decorated in a pleasing combination of green and yellow
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Pair of Mid-Century Gold Finish on Resin Foo Dogs or Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century style foo dogs or bookends made in China, circa the 1980s. Great detail
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bi-color green hardstone carved to represent a pair of traditional Chinese foo dogs and lions. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

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
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Incense Censer Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic pair of mid-century Chinese ceramic polychrome incense censer foo dogs, circa 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Miniature pair of vintage turquoise glazed ceramic Foo Dogs - molded forms - hand painted glossy
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Pair of Supper Large (14.5") Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine, large, and very detailed pair of Chinese famille verte glazed foo dogs from the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct foo dogs — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of foo dogs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art foo dogs are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large foo dogs, so small foo dogs measuring 1.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made foo dogs over the years, but those made by Alexander Backer, Fitz and Floyd and Yuhua Ceramic Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Foo Dogs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,833, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $29,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Foo Dogs
  • 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
    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
    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.

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