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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
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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 Moreno Valley, 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
$9,600 / set
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Materials
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Materials
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Materials
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