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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
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Materials
Brass, Copper
$2,550 Sale Price
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Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional Chinese garden stools. The low stool has a tapered, barrel silhouette and perforated cutouts in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$9,600 / set
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
Materials
Ceramic
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Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
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Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Limestone
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Materials
Limestone
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Materials
Limestone
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Located in Chicago, IL
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"Uomo e Donna (Lynton G24)" by Victor Pasmore
By Victor Pasmore 1
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Category
20th Century English Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Chinese Citron-to-White Peking Glass Vases with Leaping Koi, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
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