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Chinese Garden Stools

19th Century Two-Tone Patinated Chinese Brass & Copper Garden Barrel Drum Stool
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare two-tone Copper and Brass hand tooled Chinese garden stool. Versatile and exuding character to
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Stools

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Copper, Brass

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful Chinese ceramic garden stool ,Classic barrel shape ,depicting floral garden scenery
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Asian Garden Seat in Blue and White Floral Motifs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian ceramic garden seat or end table in blue and white floral motif. Blue and white Chinese style
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Annamese Blue and Green Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
ruled - China. This garden stool, which was also used as a pedestal for a garden planter, features a
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Annamese Green and Brown Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
- and once ruled - China. This garden stool, which was also used as a pedestal for a garden planter
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Garden Ornaments

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Ceramic

Chinese Vintage Pair Richly Hand-Glazed Leaf Garden Stools
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese pair (2) of richly crackle glazed garden stools (garden seats), ornately
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 3 Chinese Rosewood Garden Stools or Side Tables
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Vintage Chinese Rosewood Garden Stools or Side Tables, circa 1920's Elegant design, great
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Rosewood

Pair of brown glazed ceramic elephants, garden stools or plant holders, China
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty pair of very decorative garden stools or plant stands or side tables in the shape of Asian
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Asian Garden Stool Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of Asian hand-painted elephant garden stools. The colors are black and silver.
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Ceramics

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Pottery

Asian Garden Stool Set of 2
Asian Garden Stool Set of 2
H 23.5 in W 9 in D 22 in
Mid Century Chinese Famille Rose Pink Ceramic Garden Seat Stool Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose bright colorful ceramic garden seat, stool or occasional side table
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Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Large 19th Century Carved Chinese Wooden Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unusual carved Chinese wooden stool is from the Qing dynasty (circa 1820). The stool is finely
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood, Elm

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Antique Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in New York, NY
20 inch Antique Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Ceramics

Colorful Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Hamburg, DE
Colorful Chinese ceramic garden stool. Measures: Height 47 cm bottom, diameter 27cm, widest point
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Oxblood Sang de Boeuf Garden Stool
Located in New York, NY
Chinese porcelain oxblood Sang de boeuf garden stool.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Antique Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in New York, NY
20 inch Antique Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Garden Table and Stools
Located in Cookeville, TN
Featured is a small size Chinese porcelain garden table and four stools. The table has a white
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Garden Seats Stools Dragon Urns
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous pair of Chinese Kangxi style porcelain garden seats or stools. Elegant pair, every
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Vintage 1970s Ceramics

Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Stool with Lid
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese green glazed garden stool with lid, decorated with chrysanthemums
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Early 20th Century Furniture

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Ceramic

Asian Garden Stool
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand painted Chinese garden stool.
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Vintage 1970s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Pottery

Asian Garden Stool
Asian Garden Stool
H 19 in W 13.5 in D 11.5 in
Asian Garden Stool
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand-painted Chinese garden stool.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Pottery

Asian Garden Stool
Asian Garden Stool
H 18.25 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique Chinese Glazed Garden Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Chinese garden stool, glazed terra cotta in shades of green, blue and purple. Cut-outs on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Terracotta

Asian Garden Stool
Located in Pomona, CA
Triangle shape Chinese garden stool.
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Late 20th Century Asian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Pottery

Asian Garden Stool
Asian Garden Stool
H 20 in W 15 in D 13 in
Vintage Midcentury Polychrome Enameled Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage midcentury polychrome enameled Chinese porcelain garden seat. Gorgeous exotic Chinese
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

Colorful Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
a a brightly colored Chinese garden stool of porcelain with reds and blues on white background
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Chinese Black Lacquer Garden Stool Side Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chinese carved garden seat featuring a black lacquer finish with gilt decoration of flowers, Greek
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools

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Lacquer, Wood

Antique Round Ceramic Floral blue and white Chinese Export Patio Garden Stool
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Blue and white chinoiserie ceramic floral garden stool. Top features a flat edge for sitting. Shape
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Stools

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Famille Rose Garden Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Famille Rose garden seats, of porcelain, each handpainted with geometric decorations, and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Garden Seats
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of blue and white Chinese porcelain garden seats or side tables with floral motif, mid-1900s
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Stools

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Garden Seats
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese export, hexagonal garden seats, green glazed, with molded studs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Neoclassical Stools

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Stoneware

Antique Chinese Garden Seats Painted with Figures of Immortals
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of antique Chinese garden seats painted with figures of immortals. These beautifully
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools

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Stoneware

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Garden Seats
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of 20th Century Chinese blue and white garden seats.
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20th Century Chinese Stools

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Porcelain

19th Century Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Garden Seat
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century blue and white glazed porcelain garden seat of square faceted barrel form, the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Persimmon, Gold and White Asian Porcelain Ceramic Garden Stools
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching pair of persimmon, white and gold vintage Asian garden stools. Great scale and color
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Stools

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Ceramic, Porcelain

White Happy Lucky Elephant with Trunk Up Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Cream happy elephant good luck ceramic garden stool or side table. Featuring Chinese symbols glazed
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Limestone Garden Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
These newly carved barrel or drum shape garden stools have a nailhead motif decoration around the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

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Limestone

Antique Chinese Dragon Garden Stool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ceramic green, blue and cream garden stool; flat top is 10" x 14.5"
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful Chinese ceramic garden stool ,Classic barrel shape with Famille Verte glaze depicting
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Qing Dynasty Garden Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful Chinese enameled porcelain garden stool. A traditional drum shape and painted in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Elephant Garden Stool Seat
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and coveted Chinese porcelain garden stool/seat. What sets this one apart from the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A very nice Chinese blue and white hand-painted ceramic garden stool decorated with traditional
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Chinese Famille Rose Garden Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes. This spectacular porcelain garden stool is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

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Porcelain

Chinese White Porcelain Dragon Garden Stool Seat
Located in West Hartford, CT
Porcelain drum form finished in warm white glaze with hand-incised tan line work artfully depicting fierce dragons, swirling smoke, flowers and foliage. Design is pierced throughout.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Hand Painted Black and Gold Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in West Hartford, CT
This unique Chinese porcelain garden stool has a black and gold color scheme with hand painted
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Garden Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
Asian blue and white garden seat.
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20th Century Ceramics

20th Century Chinese Cream Glazed Garden Stool with Medallions
Located in Chicago, IL
A cream glazed garden stool with medallions on two sides. This ceramic garden stool is 20th century
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese White Elephant Ceramic Garden Stools Plant Stands
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage pair of chinoiserie style white elephant ceramic garden stools with intricate carved detail
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid-Century, Chinese Porcelain Table, Garden Stool or Pedestal, Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite pair of mid-century Chinese porcelain garden or table stools. The stools can also be
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Asian Garden Stool
Located in Pomona, CA
Blue and pink color Asian garden stool.
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Late 20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Pottery

Asian Garden Stool
Asian Garden Stool
H 18 in W 13 in D 13 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Turquoise Glazed Garden Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese turquoise glazed garden stool with various botanical designs around
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Early 20th Century Furniture

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Ceramic

Hexagonal Chinese Blue and White Garden Seat/Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
Single Chinese blue and white hexagonal garden seats.....
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20th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Garden Stools or End Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Chinese lacquered garden stools or end tables, China, circa 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Asian Garden Stool S/2
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of large size Asian elephant garden stool.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Pottery

Asian Garden Stool S/2
Asian Garden Stool S/2
H 22.75 in W 21 in D 10 in
Pair of Chinese Export Lidded Jars, Two Miniature Garden Stools and a Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
diminutive garden seats also with dragons. A fish bowl in the center with carp and flowers. Priced
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Chinese Handpainted Painted Red Garden Stool Pedestal with Cloisonne Top
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful Qing Dynasty Chinese red lacquer garden stool/pedestal that features a green cloissone
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Glazed Prosperity Garden Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century garden stool from China's Zhejiang province keeps with tradition with its
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Blue and White Asian Garden Stool
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand painted blue and white Asian garden stool.
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Late 20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Pottery

Blue and White Asian Garden Stool
Blue and White Asian Garden Stool
H 18.5 in W 12 in L 18.5 in
Antique pair of elephant garden stools terra cotta
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
From a local estate, older pair likely 1940s or 1950s. Glossy black glaze and identical. One shows a chip to plinth base and a hairline crack. Both are very heavy and stable.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Antiquities

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Terracotta

20th Century Chinese Noir Garden Table, circa 1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th century garden stool from China's Hebei province has the proportions of a traditional
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Garden Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
A beautiful garden seat or table in the style of Qing period Chinese Famille Jaune style (French
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Garden Stool
Chinese Garden Stool
H 19 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Ornate Chinese Garden Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Chinese glazed ceramic garden stools with heavy relief depicting court figures and fu dog
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Garden Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
1970s Chinese blue and white garden stool.
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Vintage 1970s Stools

Hexagonal Chinese Blue and White Garden Seats or Stools
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful pair of Chinese blue and white garden stools.....
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Stools

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chinese blue and white ceramic garden seat.
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Early 20th Century Stools

Glazed Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool / Seat with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese ceramic garden seat, with a dark brown / black glaze. The stool features pierced
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Glazed Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool / Seat with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese ceramic garden seat, with a dark black / blue glaze. The stool features pierced
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Garden Seats
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of early to mid-20th century Chinese garden stools. The intense mottled
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Pottery, Stoneware

Pair of Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Drum Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese porcelain drum-form garden stools, hand-painted in vibrant famille rose enamels
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Early 20th Century Chinese Stools

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Contemporary Green Glazed Garden Seat with Floral and Butterfly Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese contemporary green glazed garden seat with floral and butterfly motifs. Crafted in China
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Garden Seats
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white stools.
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Early 20th Century Stools

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Ceramic

3 Chinese Blue and White Garden Stools
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of 3 Chinese blue and white garden stools sold separately or together...
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Late 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Contemporary Cobalt Grey Garden Stool with Pierced and Raised Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese contemporary cobalt grey ceramic garden stool with pierced and raised motifs. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

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Old Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Garden Seat
Located in North Salem, NY
Old tranquil turquoise Chinese garden stool. Ideal for a decorative stool or small table.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Stools

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Ceramic

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring depictions of a scenic Asian landscapes and floral borders. China, Late 2...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Garden Ornaments

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Porcelain

Ceramic Hand Painted Chinese Garden Stool
Located in Vilnius, LT
Chinese ceramic garden stool with openwork details and circumferential decoration of the floral elements and scenes of ladies.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Stools

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Ceramic

Chinese Export Lacquered Four Panel Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered Chinese export four-panel coromandel screen decorated on both sides. The screen features a pavilion landscape on one side and a floral and fauna landscape on th...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool with Bird and Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or a living room with this colorful vintage garden stool. Created in China, circa 1960 and round in shape, the porcelain seat is pierced on the top and around the peri...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Stools

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Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool with Lucky Coins
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage mid century Chinese export pink ceramic hand-painted garden seat with gold lucky coins pierced cut-out on top and on the sides. Colorful stool hand-painted in flowe...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Blue and White Garden Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage blue and white garden stool. A beautiful Ming design in a chic glazed ceramic. Perfect indoors our outside. Sure to add some charm to any space. Acquired from a Palm...
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Late 20th Century North American Ming Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Blue and White Garden Stool
Vintage Blue and White Garden Stool
H 18.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Hand Painted Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Vienna, AT
ceramics garden seat, green glaze Chinese garden stools with pierced medallions on both sides. Stool has raised dots around top and buttom.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Stools

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Ceramic

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Flow Blue and White Chinoiserie Ceramic Garden Stool with Koi Fish Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous flow blue traditional English chinoiserie ceramic garden stool. Great for use as a stool for extra seating, a small side table, or as a plant stand. This lovely stool is c...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic, Paint

Antique Hand-Painted Annamese Ceramic Garden Stool from Vietnam, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vietnamese Annamese Elephant Garden Seat circa 1900 with light brown glaze, blue and green accents. Showcasing the grace and charm of Annamese artistry, this Vietnamese Elephant Gard...
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Garden Ornaments

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Ceramic

Pair Asian Brass Round Garden Stools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Japanese Asian solid brass pierced round garden stools. Slight variance in size: stool #1 - 13" widest x 16.5" tall stool #2 - 12" widest x 15.5" tall.  
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Benches

Materials

Metal

Brass Chinese Garden Stool/ Table
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful Chinese reticulated brass garden stool not only has a great drum-shaped form and elegant decoration, it has a rich patina from years of age and use. Useful as a seat, ...
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Chinese ceramic garden stool from late Qing Dynasty. Classic barrel shape with Famille Verte glaze depicting figurative groups in garden settings.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Garden Stool/Seat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chinese blue and white garden seat/stool/table.
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20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Blue Glazed Garden Seat with Floral Motifs on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period garden seat from the 19th century, with blue glaze, pierced top and floral motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this garden seat fea...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

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Ceramic

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Chinese Garden Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese garden stools is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese garden stools — often made from ceramic, porcelain and pottery — can elevate any home. Chinese garden stools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese garden stools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Chinese Garden Stools?

Chinese garden stools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $10,000.

Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

Questions About Chinese Garden Stools
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    No. Antique Chinese garden stools should be hand painted. Some antique English garden stools will have blue and white transfer decoration as do many modern and reproduction garden stools.

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    The Chinese garden stool is a round, barrel-shaped stool with a circular seat. Inspired by traditional drums, these stools often feature decorative elements simulating actual drumheads, such as a ring of faux nails at each end.

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    Chinese round garden stools were made in a range of sizes, for use both indoors and out. Used as a form of casual seating as early as the Song dynasty (920-1279), these drum-form stools were common in Chinese aristocratic homes and were made with a variety of materials and decorative designs.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes! Chinese garden stools are a popular décor item and can be easily found in contemporary, vintage and antique versions. They are also known as drum stools.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The point of a garden stool is to provide a place to sit in a garden. You might use one for comfort while you’re pruning low bushes or simply to relax and take in the beauty of your surroundings. People may also place flower pots or sculptures on garden stools. On 1stDibs, find a selection of garden stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Garden stools have holes in them to allow for the water to drain out instead of accumulating on top of the stool. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary garden stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.