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What is a Chinese garden stool?

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What is a Chinese garden stool?

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.

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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
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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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
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Stools

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Brass, Copper

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
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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
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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
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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Orange Chrysanthemum Folk Tray, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial Chinese tray charms with vibrant orange lacquer and hand-brushed paintings of autumn flowers. Dated to the mid-20th century, the small folk tray is crafted of pine to...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Platters and Serveware

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Pine

Chinese Crackled Crème White Vase, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With its graceful silhouette and warm, crème coloring, this earthenware vase from the late 19th century embodies the elegance and refinement of Chinese monochrome ceramics. The vase ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Slender Leg Tea Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Chinese pedestal table dates to the mid-19th century and would have been used for taking tea, burning incense, or displaying flowers and sculpture. The tall table has a ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Green Glazed Salt Jar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A lustrous glaze sheets across the paneled sides of this small Chinese storage jar, pooling into the low relief designs with deep, blue-green color. Sculpted in the early 19th centur...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Italian Garden Lily Floor Candelabras, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
With whimsical beauty and vintage charm, these lovely Italian tôle floor candelabras from the early 20th century are sculpted as delicate bouquets of white garden lilies. Branching o...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Tin

Chinese Six Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that harnessed warmth from the kitchen fire. Used while seated atop the kang, l...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar is hand-shaped with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. The round jar has...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

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