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Antique English Staffordshire-Style Reclining Spaniel Dogs-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming pair of early 20th-century English Staffordshire-style reclining spaniels, hand-painted with expressive features, linked collar detail, and soft cream glazing. These pups ...
Category

20th Century Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome pair of mid 19th century English cast iron fire dogs sourced from a country estate in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Sculpted Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
By Lion in Frost
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality sculptural Lucite and Glass Coffee Table in the manner of Lion in the Frost
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pair of Large 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs
Category

Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vinovo Porcelain Lion Sculpture
By Vinovo Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Vinovo white soft-paste figure of a recumbent lion on a canted rectangular plinth, Italy, circa
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely pair of antique Victorian miniature Staffordshire dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian miniature Staffordshire dogs, having a lovely pair of antique
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Two Dogs Salt and Pepper Shaker, Coloured Glass, Antique
Located in Wien, AT
Salt and pepper shaker in shape of dogs made of glass with little tray.
Category

Vintage 1950s Tableware

Materials

Metal

Pair Exceptional France Bronze Andirons, Fire dogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of exceptional French antique andirons. This pair is in perfect condition. The details both on the front and the side of the andirons are beautiful. This pair will be a great a...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Watercolor Painting of Hunters on Horses with Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian watercolor painting of two hunters on horses accompanied by dogs under glass in a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Glass

Pair 18th Century style Italian bronze fire dogs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A spectacular pair of Italian 18th Century style bronze fire dogs, each depicting classical Roman
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of gilt bronze dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category

1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Fireplace Andirons/ Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A delicately crafted pair of fine 18th century Italian wrought and gun-metal fireplace andirons. Scrolled, arched feet with wedge-pin locking all elements in position. Segmented gun-...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Andirons

Materials

Other, Iron

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ceramic lion figurine. This characterful sculpture features a stylized seated lion with an expressive face
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Quality pair of antique Victorian miniature Staffordshire dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of antique Victorian miniature Staffordshire dogs having a quality pair of antique
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having a large pair of antique Victorian
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Streamline Moderne Art Deco Rosewood and Walnut High Chest American 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Gorgeous Art Deco Streamline Moderne high chest. A rare design with six Rosewood bookmatched drawers. The shell of the chest is also adorned by bookmatched walnut. Beautiful, circu...
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Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Circus Dogs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A sweet little painting depicting two dressed up circus dogs. The dogs are painted against a sober
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Other Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Pair of Chimney Dogs, Andiron, Brass
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful pair of antique firedogs. Nice, authentic condition. Measure: 35 cm.
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Antique 1870s Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Brass

Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Bronze Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating pair of vintage monumental cast bronze dog sculptures, embodying a distinctive Boho aesthetic. These magnificent pieces exude a timeless charm, showcasing ex...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Plaster Lion Mask
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Plaster Lion Relief Plaque. Fierce expression, flowing mane and intricately cast, evoking ancient
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Chinese Fu Lion Fantail Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
and decorated on all sides with mythical fu lions. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, fu lions are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

A 1700s Norwegian Lion Tankard
Located in Skien, NO
remarkable hand-carved details. This exceptional piece features a lion figurine elegantly perched on the top
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Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Antiquities

Materials

Birch, Nutwood, Wood

A 1700s Norwegian Lion Tankard
A 1700s Norwegian Lion Tankard
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Mailbox with Lions Face
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Bronze, heavy mailbox with lions face. The piece is great for storing to-go menu's, place
Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Folk Carved Lion
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming 18th century carved and painted lion in repose, having full mane and growling expression
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Antique Late 18th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

David Stewart Lions Valley Stoneware Lion Wall Pocket Vase, California, 1970 s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Stewart Lions Valley Stoneware Lion Wall Pocket Vase, California, 1970's.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Zebra and Lion Head Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair zebra and lion head with structure in solid beech wood covered with real zebra skin. Back
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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having matching white coats with collars
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Four Fold Screen with Paintings of Dogs
By Maud Earl 2
Located in London, GB
A Rare four-fold screen The panels by Maud Earl The screen of rounded rectilinear form and constructed from mahogany, with two pierced broken swan-neck pediments atop, with carved f...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Boho Brass Lion Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of regal charm and boho flair to your décor with this stunning Vintage Boho Brass Lion
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Silver Napkin Ring by Sarah Jones - 1986 - Dogs
By Sarah Jones Silver 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine modernist solid / sterling silver napkin ring, beautifully made by the highly collectable silversmith, Sarah Jones. The "U-shaped" napkin ring has a beautifully executed...
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Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Seated Dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having matching white coats, collars
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Hat
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a woman wearing a head and a flower on her chest. Weight: 9 lbs / 4 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Township of Hayange
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a sphinx marked with the township of Hayange in the French province of Moselle. Marked with XXIV (number 24). Weight: 18 lbs / 8 kg. Upon request they can be ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Necklace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, a woman wearing a beautiful necklace and a hairband. Weight: 16 lbs / 7 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.      
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs, Woman with Hairband
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique andirons, woman nicely dressed with a hairband made of spikes - very decorative. Weight: 12 lbs / 5 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.    
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Man with a Turban, Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Andirons, a man with a turban and a nice beard. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter.
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Antique 19th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Man with a Turban, Andirons / Fire Dogs
Man with a Turban, Andirons / Fire Dogs
$248 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs with Copper Urns
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful decorative andirons. Weight: 12 lbs / 5 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by pressing...
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Antique 19th Century Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Mounted French Bronze Lion Mask
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of bronze billiard, or pool pockets in the form of lion mask now mounted on black metal
Category

Antique 1890s French Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Medici Lions
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Pair of Medici Bronze Lions Lovely Patina and Definition C20th
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Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Medici Lions
Pair of Bronze Medici Lions
$955 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lion Lioness, Herbert Dicksee, Marauders
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
lion and lioness, Marauders. The black and white wildlife picture shows a lion and lioness crouching
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Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair Stone Hound Gatekeeper Statues Dogs Garden Ornament
Located in Potters Bar, GB
very English country house with the dogs guarding the driveway or door entrance Please let us know if
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Vintage 1980s Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Set 3 Italian Etched Lucite Waterfall Nesting Tables Stacking Tables Stools 1970
By Lion in Frost
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 Italian Mid-Century Modern handcrafted and etched waterfall Nesting Tables, Stacking Tables, Stools. Deco Revival Lucite Drink Tables made in Italy circa 1970. Newly polishe...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Lucite

1970s Sculptural Stacked Circular Frosted Lucite Coffee Table
By Lion in Frost
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare frosted lucite coffee table is statement piece which is packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous sculptural stacked circular lucite on this beauty! The t...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Hand-Embroidered Velvet Pillow - Lion
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
exquisitely embroidered lion. Crafted from rich, sumptuously soft velvet, the deep red hue enhances its
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Elegant Pair of Stone Lions
Located in Madrid, ES
Add a touch of grandeur and elegance to your space with our stunning Pair of Stone Lions from the
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Vintage 1950s Statues

Materials

Stone

Benham Froud Brass Fire Dogs Christopher Dresser Attributed
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of period Aesthetic Movement Fire Dogs, design attributed to Christopher Dresser. Manufactured
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Andirons

Materials

Brass

Collection Of Pottery And Porcelain Pug Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Lifetime collection by many makers from many countries. All with cute expressions. 32 plus pieces.
Category

Antique 1890s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Bronze Scottish Dragon Iron Dogs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair of bronze Scottish dragon iron dogs stood on scrolling plinths.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Russet Spaniel Dogs
Located in Pearland, TX
mantel dogs. These charming dogs are hand painted with lovely gilt details and sweet faces. They are the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Birds Lions Design Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. Dimensions: 11'10" x 15'10" Field color: brown Border color: charcoal Accent colors: green, orange, blue.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Print of Hunting Dogs Chasing, circa 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique print titled "Coursing," depicting hunting dogs in pursuit, is a classic representation
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion
Located in London, London
This striking ceramic sculpture depicts a majestic lion in a fierce, roaring pose. Crafted with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Giltwood Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of Italian carved and giltwood Lions. Circa1940. These are sure to make a statement
Category

Vintage 1940s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Antique English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Spaniels Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Victorian gazed ceramic Staffordshire King Charles Spaniels with great color. Each with a padlock on the collar with traces of gilding, and black chain leash. Bo...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Figural Pug Dogs
By Carl Thieme
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique Dresden porcelain pug dogs figural group designed by Carl Thieme of Potschappel
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Gilded Bronze Lion On Malachite
Located in Dallas, TX
A gilded bronze dore lion on a custom malachite base. France, circa 1880. 
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Antique 1880s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Pair of Tall Antique Cast Iron Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of fire dogs. The shield baring bears on hind legs supported on tripod scrolled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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Foo Lions Or Foo Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Foo Lions Or Foo Dogs?

Prices for foo lions or foo dogs start at $1 and top out at $900,000 with the average selling for $2,255.
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.