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Oversized Chinese Peking Rug in Pale Yellow with Lion Dogs Cloud Wreaths Motif
Located in Barrington, IL
striking large medallion, adorned with Fu lion dogs (Foo dogs)—symbols of protection and power—surrounded
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of 19th Century Gothic bronze fire dogs or andirons
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good pair of finely wrought 19th Century bronze Gothic fire dogs. circa 1870
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs This is a Heavy pair of Antique Andirons, they
Category

Antique Early 1800s Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Signed "Lion in Frost" Illuminated Lucite and Chrome Table With Glass Top
By Max Kuehne, Lion in Frost
Located in Austin, TX
This piece is a rare signed "Lion In Frost" table that lights up a room literally and figuratively
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

Large Pair of French Brass Andirons, Fire Dogs or Chenets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large pair of French brass andirons, fire dogs or chenets This is a Large globe shaped pair of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of 19th Century Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An elegant pair of 19th century brass andirons or fire dogs This very attractive pair of brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Leon Frost for Lion in Frost Modern Art Deco Lucite Armchairs, Set of Six
By Lion in Frost
Located in South Bend, IN
lounge chairs By Leon Frost for Lion in Frost (signature on lucite) USA, 1970s Sculptural lucite
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Reservoir Dogs
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production still for Quentin Tarantino's cult classic Reservoir Dogs. This
Category

1990s American Photography

Materials

Paper

Elegant Pair of 19th Century Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An elegant pair of 19th century brass andirons or fire dogs This very attractive pair of brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Adam Style Fireplace Tools ...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Cast Iron And Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron And Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons Blacked iron with polished brass finials
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Reservoir Dogs
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for Quentin Tarantino's fist film Reservoir Dogs 1992. The artwork
Category

1990s Japanese Posters

Materials

Paper

Reservoir Dogs
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for Quentin Tarantino's first film Reservoir Dogs 1992 . The film
Category

1990s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Silver Plate Sea Lion Wine or Champagne Cooler
Located in London, GB
form of a sea lion and finished in silver. The sea lion is modelled in a sitting pose, with its head
Category

20th Century English Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
By Antonio Raggi
Located in Vienna, AT
Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Arts Crafts Cotswolds School Brass fire dogs or andirons
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good quality pair of original Arts & Crafts Movement brass fire dogs in excellent original
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Bronze Figural Lion Cigar Cutter or Nips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian pair of cigar nips. In the form of a seated lion with an open mouth
Category

20th Century Austrian Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Very Heavy Pair of 19th Century Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Heavy Pair of 19th Century Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs This is a Very Heavy pair of
Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

1980s Lion in Frost for Hill Manufacturing Lucite Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Hill Manufacturing, Lion in Frost
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a set of four vintage dining chairs by Lion in Frost; this set
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

19th Century Lion Paw Mahogany Server or Console table
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th Century Lion Paw server or Console table with lower shelf. Excellent bold carving. Good colour
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Arts Crafts Copper and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Arts & Crafts copper and iron andirons or fire dogs This very stylish pair of cast
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Bronze and Iron Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant antique French Neoclassical fire dogs in bronze and wrought iron, circa 1890s – refined
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair 19th Century or Older Century Indian Carved Stone Lions on Custom Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century or Older Indian Carved Stone Lions on Custom Wooden Bases 4 Pieces, Stone
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

1970s Lions Bench or Side Table in Wood and Rope
Located in Miami, FL
A playful yet sculptural vintage children’s lion bench in the form of a lion, crafted from solid
Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Georgian Monumental Iron Lion Door Stop or Fireplace Ornament
Located in Water Mill, NY
Georgian monumental iron lion fireplace ornament or door stop with wonderful old paint with great
Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Handmade Rounded White Carrara Marble Cats or Dogs Bowl with Removable Steel
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Rounded white Carrara marble bowl for cats and dogs with removable stainless steel bowl, made in
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Handmade Squared White Carrara Marble Cats or Dogs Bowl with Removable Steel
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Squared white Carrara marble bowl for cats and dogs with removable stainless steel bowl, made in
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Handmade Rounded Grey Bardiglio Marble Cats or Dogs Bowl with Removable Steel
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Rounded grey Bardiglio marble bowl for cats and dogs with removable stainless steel bowl, made in
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Handmade Rounded Black Marquina Marble Cats or Dogs Bowl with Removable Steel
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Rounded black Marquina marble bowl for cats and dogs with removable stainless steel bowl, made in
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Pair Antique British Victorian Brass "Fire Dogs" or Andirons, Circa 1890 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique British Victorian Brass "Fire Dogs" or Andirons, Circa 1890's.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

Materials

Brass

A Heavy and Attractive Pair of Victorian Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Heavy and Attractive Pair of Victorian Brass Andirons or Fire Dogs This very attractive pair of
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of Moroccan Silvered Brass or Copper Lion Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of Moroccan lion candlesticks crafted in copper and brass with a silver plated finish
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Brass Fireplace Pot or Planter with Lion and Ring Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lions with rings. An attractive addition to the fireplace to hold wood, kindling or paper. Originally
Category

20th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

A Sturdy Pair of Victorian Brass and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Sturdy Pair of Victorian Brass and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs A Traditional pair of Andirons 7
Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arts and Crafts Copper and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and iron andirons or fire dogs. This very stylish pair of
Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

French Copper Jardiniere or Planter with Lion Handles, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Copper Jardiniere or Planter with Lion Handles, 19th Century. Professionally restored
Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

French Victorian Bronze Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze figure of two dogs, one with long hair, on oval shaped base (att
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Victorian Late 19th / Early 20thC Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in London, GB
produced around the time of the Aesthetic Movement with influences from Persia. Andirons and fire dogs
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cameo or intaglio, Hercules against the Nemean lion. Possibly, Italy.
Located in Madrid, ES
Cameo or intaglio, Hercules against the Nemean lion. Glass. Possibly, Italy, 19th century. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Pair of Brass Planters or Jardinieres with Lion Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lion feet. The pair are very versatile as they can be great centerpieces, flanking a fireplace mantle
Category

20th Century English Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs Cast Iron and Brass Lion
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century cast iron and brass with a lion sculpture op
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Lion Head Brass Brazier, Planter, or Wine Cooler
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large antique brass planter or jardiniere with lion heads and paw feet. A compliment to any table
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Finely Carved R.J Horner Style Mahogany China Cabinet or Bookcase w/ Lions Heads
Located in Milford, NH
two adjustable interior shelves, adorned by carved lion’s heads across the scrollwork crest, over two
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Handsome Pair of 19th Century American or English Cast Iron Lions
Located in Richmond, VA
Handsome Pair of 19th Century American or English Lions with Proud Paws.
Category

Antique 19th Century Statues

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Gothic Fire Dogs or Andirons in the Shape of Griffins
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century pair of zoomorphic Griffin Fire Dogs or Andirons. Made from cast Iron and with
Category

Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron, Copper

Mid-Century Steuben Crystal or Glass Vase or Ice Bucket with Lion Crest No. 7547
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a wheel-cut lion rampant holding a halberd decoration attributed to Sidney Waugh. Simply a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Cameo or intaglio, Cupid guiding lions. Glass. Possibly, Italy, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Cameo or intaglio, Cupid guiding lions. Glass. Possibly, Italy, 19th century. You can see, in the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

20th Century Hollywood Regency Brass Glass Lion Head Coffee or End Table
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Lion Head Coffee or End Table Crafted with a circular
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tables

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
carved lions. Cabinets lock, and key is included. Measures: 86"W x 20"D x 34"H. Very good original
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Giltwood

"Dogs" Patinated Metal Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Well Executed Statue of Two Hounds. Great Quality and Condition. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 19" Width 15" Depth 8 1/2" CW5002
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Antique Early 1900s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French Polished Brass Jardinière or Container with Lion Handles, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French polished brass jardinière or container with lion handles, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

French Polished Brass Jardinière or Container, Lion Ring Handles, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French polished brass jardinière or container, lion ring handles, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Plate with Lion Motif
Located in London, GB
A plate of silver gilt bronze, incised with a large image of a roaring lion. The lion is depicted
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

French Hand Carved Savonarola Stool or Bench Raised on Lion s Paws
Located in Sofia, BG
gilt wood lion's paws. The seat is upholstered in white cotton fabric. France, circa 1930.
Category

Early 20th Century French Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Silver Plated Bottle Holder or Coaster with Lion Head Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with figural lion head mounted handles, and high peirced sides with stylized floral decoration.
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Staffordshire Lions
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This stunning pair of Staffordshire decorative lions, crafted during the Victorian era, embodies
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Antique French Mahogany Loveseat or Settee, Lion Paw Feet Unrestored c1800 s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
a hard look at the lion paw feet, you'll notice two things, the wood is a very high grade mahogany
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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Find a variety of foo lions or foo dogs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct foo lions or foo dogs — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 39948 antique and vintage foo lions or foo dogs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2694 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Foo lions or foo dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Foo lions or foo dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Paul McCobb and Glashütte Limburg each produced beautiful foo lions or foo dogs that are worth considering.

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Questions About Foo Lions Or Foo Dogs
  • 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
    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
    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.