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Vintage Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Vintage Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Vintage Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These sophisticated vintage Foo Dogs (Imperial Guardian Lions) offer a refined take on classic

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"
Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and impressive pair of blanc de chine porcelain Chinese guardian lions / Foo Dogs / Shishi

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions

Located in San Diego, CA

A vibrant and commanding pair of Chinese guardian lions, commonly referred to as Foo Dogs, rendered

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Plaster Over Wood Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

character. Perfect as a console table pedestal also! In great vintage condition, these Foo Dogs display

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

A Grouping of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs - A Set of 4
A Grouping of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs - A Set of 4

A Grouping of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs - A Set of 4

Located in Charleston, SC

Great grouping of four mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of petite Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Pair of petite Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue

Pair of petite Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A striking pair of vintage ceramic foo dogs in a vibrant turquoise blue glaze, dating to the 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue

Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A striking pair of vintage ceramic foo dogs in a vibrant turquoise blue glaze, dating to the 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940

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 Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02
Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02

Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02

Located in Norton, MA

Huge, Fine, and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

. This assembled pack of foo dogs are wonderfully charming and expressive. Technically Buddhistic lions

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style gilt carved foo dog figures holding a open design ball

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese (19/20th Cent) green and yellow small porcelain reclining foo dog figures

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Lacquered Orange Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Lacquered Orange Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Lacquered Orange Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this striking pair of vintage foo dog statues, a masterful blend of

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs
Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs

Vintage Albino Patinated Cast Cement Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This impressive pair of vintage Foo Dog (Fu Lion) statues offers a commanding architectural

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) carved wood foo dog figures with straw hair trim on shaped

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines
Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines

Pair of Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs Figurines

Located in Atlanta, GA

A whimsical pair of vintage Asian ceramic foo dog figures, glazed in a palette of aubergine, green

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.

Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs
A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

A Pair Of carved Stone Foo Chinese Dogs

Located in London, GB

A well carved and nicely weathered pair of carved granite stone Chinese Foo dogs. facing eachother

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

$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

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair
Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Shisa Polychromed Glazed Foo Dogs, also known as Fu dogs

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint

Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from

Category

Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Pair, Gilded & Enameled, 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

tradition. The figures have open mouths, typical of Chinese Foo dogs. These pieces are very well hand cast

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

out of an incredible Palm beach estate. The Foo dogs were a striking focal point in the entry way of

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions

Located in New York, NY

Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage
Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage

Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

presence. Believed to date from the 20th century, these Foo Dogs are both decorative and symbolic, making

Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes
Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes

Pair of Massive Phyllis Morris Bronze Dragons Holding Female Nudes

By Phyllis Morris

Located in Chicago, IL

Heavy and extremely patinated 51" tall 36" long seated dragons, or foo dogs with colored mica

Category

20th Century American Statues

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

polygonal base. As is common with foo dogs, their mouths are open. The name foo dog is actually a mistake

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s
Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s

Wood Carved Chinese Restaurant Entry Arch, circa 1940s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

borders. A stately pair of golden Foo dogs watches over all who enter. A three dimensional piece that

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

female guardian lion would have protected a cub. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open, exposing

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue
Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue

$4,531Sale Price|47% Off

Stone Buddha Amitabha Statue

Located in Somis, CA

tiered pedestal intricately carved with foo dogs motifs—symbols of purity, wisdom, and steadfast strength

Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Guardian Lions - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of vintage guardian lions, traditionally known as Foo Dogs, is a vibrant example

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo
Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Pair Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Lions of Fo

Located in London, by appointment only

older Indian Buddhist traditions. They are known in colloquial English as Lion Dogs or Foo Dogs / Fu

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Soapstone Seal Stamps, 20th Century, in Their Original Boxes
Pair of Soapstone Seal Stamps, 20th Century, in Their Original Boxes

Pair of Soapstone Seal Stamps, 20th Century, in Their Original Boxes

Located in NANTES, FR

soapstone seals depict Foo Dogs (Guardian Lions). They date from the 20th century and are finely carved

Category

20th Century French Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710
Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710

Chinese Kangxi Biscuit Porcelain Fu Lions, Sancai Glaze, 1700-1710

Located in Downingtown, PA

expressive pair of Chinese glazed biscuit porcelain Fu Lions (often called "Foo Dogs" in the West), dating to

Category

Antique Early 1700s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

as karashishi, or simply shishi in Japan, in the west they are commonly referred to as foo dogs or

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Foo Dogs
Foo Dogs

Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$6,000 / set

Foo Dogs

Located in Morristown, NJ

Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs early 20th century Fusan handwork ceramics. Chop marks on back Fusan

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$1,342 / set

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Sarasota, FL

This pair of hand carved Foo Dogs with a rounding red ball in each mouth of and polychromed. Will

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$2,400 / set

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century Chinese carved wood and paper mache Foo Dogs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Large Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs
Large Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs

Large Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$5,500 / set

Large Pair Chinese Pottery Foo Dogs

Located in Kensington, MD

A fine and large pair of Chinese glazed pottery foo dogs circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Carved Foo Dogs with Base
Pair Carved Foo Dogs with Base

Pair Carved Foo Dogs with Base

Unavailable|$4,500 / set

Pair Carved Foo Dogs with Base

Located in Houston, TX

pair of intricately carved foo dogs from antique wood and new wood carved bases all in pickled

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$2,000 / set

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Pair of Chinese foo dogs. Made in the Koji style, a colorful painted pottery/polychromatic glazed

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century
Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century

Jadeite Guardian Foo Dogs, Mid-20th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this magnificent pair of Jadeite guardian foo dogs. They are a small simple pair done in

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940
Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

Art Deco Chinese Foo Dogs, circa 1940

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

Pair of foo dogs, beautifully carved and delicately gilded. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs
Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Unavailable|$2,000 / set

Antique Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of Chinese foo dogs, the animals is decorated in yellow and green and mounted on pierced brown

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs
Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Hand Carved Chinese Stone Foo Dogs

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this stunning hand carved Chinese stone foo dogs. Hand carved with all the intricate

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Temple Foo Dogs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of mid-19th century Qing dynasty carved walnut Shanxi temple foo dogs.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair

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

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Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of foo dogs available for sale. Each of these unique foo dogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Foo dogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Foo dogs bearing mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large foo dogs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller foo dogs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many foo dogs are appealing in their simplicity, but Herend, Satsuma and Alexander Backer produced popular foo dogs that are worth a look.

How Much are Foo Dogs?

Foo dogs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,696, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.

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.