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What is a Chinese garden stool?
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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 REDOctober 7, 2020
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Large Celadon Green Glazed Ceramic Chinese Garden Stool, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large vintage Chinese ceramic garden stool features classic drum or barrel form with a band of
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Materials
Brass, Copper
$2,550 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Small Chinese Garden Seat / Stools / Drinks Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual pair of brown and white Chinese garden stools. Wonderful contemporary design. Perfect
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful Chinese ceramic garden stool ,Classic barrel shape ,depicting floral garden scenery
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Garden Stools
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese export elephant form garden stools, early 20th century.
Carved wood with gilding
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$12,000 / set
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Petite Chinese Orange Garden Plate, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Verte Cabbage Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Jizō Bosatsu, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of black lacquer encasing this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi) belies the splendor within. The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures
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Woven Chinese Blessings Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This cushion-form box of woven reed and lacquered bamboo dates to the early 20th century and is a lovely example of Chinese basketry. The box is woven of reed strips darkened with bl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple exterior of black lacquer belies the splendor within this late 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi). The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior and a...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Fine Chinese Famille Rose Phoenix Dish, c. 1775
Located in Chicago, IL
With thin walls and intricate enameled decoration, this petite dish from the late 18th century is a beautiful example of fine Chinese porcelain. Brushed in the famille rose manner wi...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Four Flowers Plate, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted with overglaze enamels in the famille rose style, this small porcelain dish has a colorful design of four flowers representing the seasons. Rendered in shades of pink, green ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain