Italian Foo Dogs
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
$1,850 / set
H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Substantial Pair of Italian Glazed Terra Cotta 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Substantial Pair of Italian Glazed Terra Cotta 19th Century Foo Dogs
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$7,800 / set
H 28 in W 24 in D 16 in
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Chinese Familie Rose Style Porcelain Vase Table Lamp. This ceramic urn has been converted into a table lamp an old wooden circular base and later refitted on a square fr...
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Lucite, Porcelain
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Vintage Pair of Italian Foo Dogs, in Terra Cotta
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage, Italian terra cotta foo dogs with a delightful, whimsical vibe. Decorated with a
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Lifesize pair of Italian Foo Dogs in the style of Fantoni
Located in Danville, CA
Lifesize pair of extravagantly glazed ceramic Foo dogs in the style of Fantoni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of large terracotta Majolica foo dogs, produced in Italy during the Hollywood Regency era
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Italian Marble Hand Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of hand carved solid Italian marble foo dogs. Chinese Buddhist temples and monasteries have
Category
20th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Stone
Pair of Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of large terracotta Majolica foo dogs, produced in the Hollywood Regency era circa 1950s, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Pair of Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic pair of glazed terracotta foo dogs. Detail and scale is superb. Small chip to base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Vintage Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Wichita, KS
This lovey pair of glazed food dogs are vintage and have a soft and honed neutral finish with white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Large Mid Century Yellow Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of huge yellow glazed foo dogs, with great decorative appeal.
Probably Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Ceramics
Pair of Vintage Vietnamese Ceramic Foo Dogs Tables / Plant Stands
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Vietnamese ceramic vintage Foo Dogs tables / garden plant stands. Excellent condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Majolica foo dogs showcase grotesque yet loveably cute features from their twisted fangs, snail
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 in
Foo Dogs Pair White Chine De Blanc Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ornate
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage Italian Foo Dogs in a white chine de blanc. There are no chips or breaks
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramics
H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 9 in
Large Scale Rare Italian Mid-Century Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of wonderful Italian mid-century foo dogs. Predominately black, white and yellow in
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Large Italian Majolica Foo Dogs, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding pair of glazed terracotta Italian Majolica Foo Dogs.
Dating to the 1950's and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
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
Large Pair of Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive large true pair of Italian, glazed terra cotta or Majolica foo dogs with subdued colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Scale Italian Terracotta Foo or Temple Dogs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale foo dogs. They have a Majolica style painted finish that is hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Substantial Pair of Italian Glazed Terra Cotta 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Substantial Pair of Italian Glazed Terra Cotta 19th Century Foo Dogs
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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 Foo Dogs in Blanc de Chine, Italy, 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A wonderfully detailed pair with fine modeling and beautiful glaze over true white. A true pair, with one figure holding a cat fish complete with whiskers and the other a cricket cag...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Opaline Glass Foo Dogs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful miniature pair of foo dogs made of opaline glass, very detail
And great turquoise color.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Opaline Glass
Opposing Pair of Italian Ceramic Glazed Foo Dogs on Bases Manner Ugo Zaccagnini
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall this pair of whimsical Majolica white glaze ground foo dogs on matching
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 21 in W 19 in D 10 in
Dramatic Pair of Large Chinese Foo Dogs with Turquoise Glaze
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large pair of Chinese foo dogs in a turquoise glaze. One dog has a ball under its paw, the other a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Scale Pair of Antique Majolica Ceramic Glazed Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Majolica foo dogs showcase grotesque yet loveably cute features from their twisted fangs, snail
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.25 in
Large Italian porcelain pair of Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An imperial guardian lion, also called a Fu Lion or a Foo Dog, and called Shi in Chinese, is a kind
Category
20th Century Italian Statues
Wild & Crazy Ceramic Foo Dogs
By Artistica Le Porcellane
Located in New York, NY
A mischievously glam pair of Italian ceramic Foo Dogs. Gilded and hand-painted. Sure to keep away
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Old Painted Iron Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fabulous old painted iron foo dogs. They are a pair, but each is different--especially
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Foo Dogs C. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Italian ceramic foo dogs.
Category
20th Century Italian Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Mid-Century Foo Dogs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming pair of white and brown glazed terra cotta foo dogs, with great decorative appeal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Monumental Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking pair of colorful Italian glazed ceramic foo dogs have been mounted on patinated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
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A peaceful French painting on canvas depicting landscape scene featuring a house or small castle in ruins, a water with a bridge nearby. The painting is contained in a simple gold le...
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Swedish Gustavian Tall Painted Wood Column Stand
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Bring a touch of Scandinavian classical architecture into your home with this impressive vintage Column Pedestal. Certainly makes a wonderful addition to any home seeking a display p...
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Scottish Impressionist landscape with Geese in a farmyard with trees, hay bales
By William Miller Frazer
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding Scottish landscape from the late 19th to early 20th century
oil on canvas.
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Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
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Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps with dragon motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white lamps with dragon motif. 20th Century.
8" diam.
15" to top of vase
25.5" overall height
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Materials
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Large Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Blue and White Baluster Vase Table Lamp
Located in Kinderhook, NY
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'Follow' Table Lamp - Green
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Green lamp base with a drippy texture and a matte finish paired with an Apple Green lampshade
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21st Century and Contemporary British Table Lamps
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Ceramic, Clay, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating from around 1850. The porcelain dogs are heavily made and stand raised on rectangul...
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Chinese painted porcelain vases converted to lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 11"
Height to shade rest: 20"
Diameter: 4.5"
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps
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Porcelain
Rare and Refined Brass Coffee Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Danville, CA
Sophisticated brass coffee table raised on sculpted brass legs with stylized hooved feet by Mastercraft. The brass has its beautiful original antiqued finish along with its bevelled ...
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Pair of Chinese Modern Brass Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company, E. F. Chapman
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Modern Brass Lamps.
A great pair of well detailed Chinese modern or Asian modern brass table lamps This versatile pair of Hollywood Regency lamps have been newly wire...
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mastercraft Coffee Table with Floating Brass and Glass Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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H 29 in W 59 in D 42 in
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By Mastercraft
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Italian Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Italian foo dogs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian foo dogs — often made from ceramic, terracotta and earthenware — can elevate any home. Italian foo dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Italian foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Italian Foo Dogs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $17,135 highest priced.
Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Questions About Italian Foo Dogs
- What are foo dogs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditional 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 is the meaning of foo dogs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- Is a foo dog a lion?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Chinese 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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