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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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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

Chinese Blue and White Garden Seat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Blue and white garden seat.
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Late 20th Century Stools

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Ceramic

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

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

Monumental Chinese Limestone Drum, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
two centuries ago. Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

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Limestone

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

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