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
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Concrete
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
Concrete
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
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
Porcelain
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
Ceramic
$2,950 / set
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
Plaster, Wood
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
Ceramic, Paint
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
Ceramic
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
Ceramic
$364Sale Price / set|70% Off
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
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
Porcelain
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
Porcelain
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
Porcelain
$1,500 / set
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
Giltwood
$3,500 / set
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
Porcelain
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
Wood, Lacquer
$1,850 / set
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
Concrete
$6,500 / set
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
Straw, Wood
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
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.
Porcelain
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
Soapstone
$2,486 / set
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
Granite
$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
Wood
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
Softwood
$1,850 / set
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
Ceramic
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
Bronze
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
Cast Stone
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
Bronze
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
Bone
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
Wood
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
Metal, Bronze
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
Ceramic
$14,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Concrete
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
Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Carved Foo Dog Sculpture Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
on a black custom made base. As is common with foo dogs, his mouth is open. The name foo dog is
Stone
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
Wood
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Sculpture with good detail, Qing 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
good and varied depth of colour to the metal. Notes: Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and
Bronze
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
Stone
Oriental mid-century modern black wood vases or sculptures with decorations 1950
Located in MIlano, IT
. Structure entirely decorated with typical oriental designs, such as foo dogs and dragons, the same on the
Wood
$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
Stone
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
Ceramic
$1,346Sale Price|50% Off
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
Stone
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
Stone
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
Porcelain
$17,600Sale Price / set|54% Off
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
Wood
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
Bronze
$3,550 / set
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
Jade
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
Ceramic
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
Fruitwood
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.
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.
Ceramic
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
Wood
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
Ceramic
Unavailable|$895
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
Marble
Unavailable|$2,990
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
Wood
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
Porcelain
Unavailable|$1,095
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
Stone
Unavailable|$4,800 / set
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.
Walnut
Unavailable|$595 / set
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
Porcelain
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.
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