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Pair Chinese Plant Stands Lacquered Painted Pedestal Table 1920
Pair Chinese Plant Stands Lacquered Painted Pedestal Table 1920

Pair Chinese Plant Stands Lacquered Painted Pedestal Table 1920

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of Chinese hardwood stools or pot stands With floral decorations all over Circa 1920 Offered in great shape ready for home use right away We ship to every corner of the...

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1920s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Stool or Drinks Table with Woven Rattan Top
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Stool or Drinks Table with Woven Rattan Top

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Stool or Drinks Table with Woven Rattan Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

Small antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood stool from the 19th century with carved scrolling spandrels, woven rattan top and horse hoof feet, that could be used as a drinks t...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Stool with Cloud-Carved Apron and Lower Shelf
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Stool with Cloud-Carved Apron and Lower Shelf

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Stool with Cloud-Carved Apron and Lower Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period dark stool from the early 20th century with carved apron and lower shelf.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Painted Stool circa 1920, France.
Art Deco Painted Stool circa 1920, France.

Art Deco Painted Stool circa 1920, France.

By Atelier Martine

Located in Brussels, BE

1920s chinese style stool, France. Gray painted wood but layers of old colors underneath.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood, Oak

Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900
Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900

Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Chinese stool was crafted from Ironwood, which is more unique than its more abundant elmwood counterparts.

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Early 20th Century Asian Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chippendale Style Blind-Fret Carved Stool
19th Century Chippendale Style Blind-Fret Carved Stool

19th Century Chippendale Style Blind-Fret Carved Stool

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Folkestone, GB

A fine quality 19th century mahogany rectangular stool the the Chinese Chippendale stlye with carved blind-fret carved decoration to the chamfered legs and frame, with gadrooned moul...

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Mid-19th Century European Georgian Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Abalone, Mahogany

Qing Dynasty Side Table with Carved Spandrels and Distressed Finish
Qing Dynasty Side Table with Carved Spandrels and Distressed Finish

Qing Dynasty Side Table with Carved Spandrels and Distressed Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood stool or side table from the 19th century, with open apron, carved spandrels, pillar strut motifs and distressed patina.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

Antique End Table with Rattan Top and Box Design
Antique End Table with Rattan Top and Box Design

Antique End Table with Rattan Top and Box Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period stool circa 1900 with rattan inset, straight legs and low stretchers.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Qing Dynasties Foo Dog Garden Seats in Green and Yellow Terra Cotta - a Pair
Qing Dynasties Foo Dog Garden Seats in Green and Yellow Terra Cotta - a Pair

Qing Dynasties Foo Dog Garden Seats in Green and Yellow Terra Cotta - a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Qing Dynasties Pair of Foo Dog Garden Seats in Spinach and Egg Glazed Terra Cotta. A true pair as they are reverse with fabulous facial expressions. Amazing details and they are hand...

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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Ruyi Foot Square Tables, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Ruyi Foot Square Tables, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Ruyi Foot Square Tables, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the late 19th century, these antique Chinese stools are crafted of northern elm (yumu) and finished in smooth, dark brown lacquer.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Footstool, Mahogany, Circa 1890
Antique Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Footstool, Mahogany, Circa 1890

Antique Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Footstool, Mahogany, Circa 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The intricate, interlocking wooden stretchers connecting the legs form an ornamental geometric grid, standard for Brighton Pavillion or Chinese Chippendale styling. The stool legs ar...

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Shanghai Deco Marble Back Chairs, c. 1930s
Pair of Shanghai Deco Marble Back Chairs, c. 1930s

Pair of Shanghai Deco Marble Back Chairs, c. 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

While the simple, square seats recall traditional Chinese stools, the chair backs are distinctly Shanghai Deco - sculpted with elaborate carvings and romantic bentwood curves.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Marble

Provincial Chinese Meditation Stool, Early 20th Century
Provincial Chinese Meditation Stool, Early 20th Century

Provincial Chinese Meditation Stool, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This low, wooden table is an early 20th century Chinese meditation stool, designed for sitting comfortably with legs folded in lotus position during Buddhist meditation.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Pine

Chinese Lacquered Barber's Stool, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Barber's Stool, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Barber's Stool, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusual lacquered stool is a 19th-century barber's stool designed to be carried from place to place for roadside haircuts. Crafted with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, th...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

Petite Chinese Burl Top Stool, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Burl Top Stool, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Burl Top Stool, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With rustic texture and simplicity of form, this petite 19th-century stool is a timeless example of casual seating in rural China.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

A Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Garden Stools
A Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Garden Stools

A Pair of Chinese Export Elephant Garden Stools

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of Chinese export elephant form garden stools, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood

19th Century Kang Low Stool Table Rustic Chinese
19th Century Kang Low Stool Table Rustic Chinese

19th Century Kang Low Stool Table Rustic Chinese

Located in New York, NY

Rustic 19th century Chinese Kang Table. In very good original condition solid beautiful weathered patina.

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1860s Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This mid-19th century fang deng (square stool) was made in Hebei province and crafted of elm foraged from the forests of northern China.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools
Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools

Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools

$3,850Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of Chinese ceramic garden stool from late Qing Dynasty.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export, Brighton Pavilion Style. Low Stool/Table
Chinese Export, Brighton Pavilion Style. Low Stool/Table

Chinese Export, Brighton Pavilion Style. Low Stool/Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in, This charming low stool/table in the Chinese Export, Brighton Pavilion Style.

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1920s Chinese British Colonial Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Woven Hide Stools, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Woven Hide Stools, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Woven Hide Stools, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Hide, Elm

Rare Large 19th Century Carved Chinese Wooden Stool
Rare Large 19th Century Carved Chinese Wooden Stool

Rare Large 19th Century Carved Chinese Wooden Stool

Located in Atlanta, GA

This unusual carved Chinese wooden stool is from the Qing dynasty (circa 1820).

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood, Elm

Chinese Limestone Drum Stool, Qing Dynasty, Late 18th Century
Chinese Limestone Drum Stool, Qing Dynasty, Late 18th Century

Chinese Limestone Drum Stool, Qing Dynasty, Late 18th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This low drum stool from Shanxi province was hand-carved from solid limestone nearly 250 years ago, designed to add the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden.

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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Limestone

A Chinese Elm Side Table / Stool, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Elm Side Table / Stool, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Elm Side Table / Stool, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Elm Side Table / Stool, Early 20th Century Description: With framed plank top over squared base with carved scrolls to apron.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Reeded Fang Deng Stools, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Reeded Fang Deng Stools, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Reeded Fang Deng Stools, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

More portable than heavy chairs, stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

Hand-Carved Chinese Hongmu Stool, Early 20th Century, 51.5cm Tall
Hand-Carved Chinese Hongmu Stool, Early 20th Century, 51.5cm Tall

Hand-Carved Chinese Hongmu Stool, Early 20th Century, 51.5cm Tall

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Hongmu Stool, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in China in 1970s.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Woven Top Square Stools, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Woven Top Square Stools, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Woven Top Square Stools, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Lightweight and portable, stools were popular in Qing-dynasty homes for their simplicity and convenience. These elegant 19th-century square stools have beautifully worked frames feat...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Reed, Elm

Chinese Generous Square Stool with Cane Seat, circa 1900
Chinese Generous Square Stool with Cane Seat, circa 1900

Chinese Generous Square Stool with Cane Seat, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Lightweight and portable, stools were popular in Qing dynasty homes for their simplicity and convenience. This elegantly proportioned stool features an inset handwoven seat, providin...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Cane, Elm

Cobalt Blue Glazed Terracotta Drum Form Garden Stool, China, Early 20th Century
Cobalt Blue Glazed Terracotta Drum Form Garden Stool, China, Early 20th Century

Cobalt Blue Glazed Terracotta Drum Form Garden Stool, China, Early 20th Century

Located in Darien, CT

A striking early 20th century Chinese export garden stool, glazed in a rich cobalt blue with subtle tonal variations that range from deep sapphire to lighter blue where the glaze flo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Chinese Side Table or Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Side Table or Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Side Table or Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood, 19th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique Asian stool has a square top and a balanced form with timeless rustic appeal. Beautifully worn from a century of use, the aged wood patina adds rich texture to the home. ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Tri-Leg Stools with Lotus Flowers, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Tri-Leg Stools with Lotus Flowers, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Tri-Leg Stools with Lotus Flowers, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Deceptively simple, these early 20th century stools from Hebei province show off the ingenious joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Side Tables or Stools with Curved Aprons
Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Side Tables or Stools with Curved Aprons

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Side Tables or Stools with Curved Aprons

Located in Yonkers, NY

A handsome pair of antique Chinese wood side tables or stools, each presenting a square form with beautifully understated traditional detailing.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900
Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900

Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century tea table and set of four stools were carved of a fine hardwood with a tight grain and beautiful, warm coloring. The detailed style of carving on the legs and...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Hardwood

LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE TWO PERSON WINDOW SEAT PIANO STOOL PART SUiTE
LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE TWO PERSON WINDOW SEAT PIANO STOOL PART SUiTE

LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE TWO PERSON WINDOW SEAT PIANO STOOL PART SUiTE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1900-1920 Chinese Chinoiserie decorated Piano stool or window seat which is part of a la...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Art Deco Huali and Marble Stools, Chinese Rosewood, 1920s, Shanghai
Pair of Art Deco Huali and Marble Stools, Chinese Rosewood, 1920s, Shanghai

Pair of Art Deco Huali and Marble Stools, Chinese Rosewood, 1920s, Shanghai

Located in Wainscott, NY

Art Deco Huali stools - 20th century handsome Huali and marble stools are Chinese Art Deco, from Shanghai in the 1920s.

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Stone Drum Stool Display Pedestal, 19thc.
Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Stone Drum Stool Display Pedestal, 19thc.

Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Stone Drum Stool Display Pedestal, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved "drum" pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outdoor...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Drum Stool or Table
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Drum Stool or Table

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Drum Stool or Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red and black lacquered drum stool from the early 20th century, with chinoiserie decor.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Book Reading or Book Stool Early 19th Century
Chinese Lacquered Book Reading or Book Stool Early 19th Century

Chinese Lacquered Book Reading or Book Stool Early 19th Century

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Chinese Lacquered book reading or book stool early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Chippendale-style Upholstered Bench
Vintage Chinese Chippendale-style Upholstered Bench

Vintage Chinese Chippendale-style Upholstered Bench

Located in San Francisco, CA

This beautiful piece is a Chinese Chippendale-style upholstered stool or bench, crafted from solid walnut.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Stools with Cowhide Top
Pair of 18th Century Stools with Cowhide Top

Pair of 18th Century Stools with Cowhide Top

$1,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of 18th Century Stools with Cowhide Top

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A pair of rectangular shape stools. The seat is made of woven cowhide framed in mitered mortise and tenon members. The legs are recessed and connected to the seat in elongated bridle...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Hardwood

Framed Chinese Erotic Miniature Painting, c. 1850
Framed Chinese Erotic Miniature Painting, c. 1850

Framed Chinese Erotic Miniature Painting, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The uniquely detailed surroundings shed light on the prevailing aesthetic tastes in decor and furniture of 19th century China. Note the wooden stool, lacquered headrest pillow, and g...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Paper

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The uniquely detailed surroundings shed light on the prevailing aesthetic tastes in decor and furniture of 19th century China. Note the wooden stool, hanging jade tassel, and grand c...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Paper

19th Century Asian Antique Leather Drum Stool Table
19th Century Asian Antique Leather Drum Stool Table

19th Century Asian Antique Leather Drum Stool Table

By Mingyu Xu Studio

Located in Burbank, CA

Beautiful antique drum for sale. From Asia, and well cared for. Has leather tops on both end, and still has the original rings on both ends. It's made of solid oak with a walnut fini...

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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Elephant Garden Seats
Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Elephant Garden Seats

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Elephant Garden Seats

Located in Perkasie, PA

Suggested 1stDibs Keywords Chinese elephant garden seats, antique elephant stools, Chinese porcelain stools, crackle glaze garden seats, early 19th century Chinese porcelain, elephan...

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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

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Porcelain, Terracotta, Paint

1900s Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Stool or Table with Humpback Stretchers
1900s Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Stool or Table with Humpback Stretchers

1900s Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Stool or Table with Humpback Stretchers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side table or stool from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, humpback stretchers and straight cylindrical legs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood

Drinks Table or Stool with Carved Apron, Horse Hoof Feet and Side Stretchers
Drinks Table or Stool with Carved Apron, Horse Hoof Feet and Side Stretchers

Drinks Table or Stool with Carved Apron, Horse Hoof Feet and Side Stretchers

Located in Yonkers, NY

While its origins trace back to ancient China, the stool's versatile design makes it apt for the contemporary home.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Wood

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, Qing-dynasty
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, Qing-dynasty

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, Qing-dynasty

Located in Chicago, IL

The uniquely detailed surroundings shed light on the prevailing aesthetic tastes in decor and furniture of 19th-century China. Note the wooden stool, lacquered headrest pillow, and g...

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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850

Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The uniquely detailed surroundings shed light on the prevailing aesthetic tastes in decor and furniture of 19th-century China. Note the wooden stool, hanging jade tassel, and grand c...

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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Qing Dynasty Elm Stool or Drinks Table with Horse Hoof Feet and Humpback Apron
Qing Dynasty Elm Stool or Drinks Table with Horse Hoof Feet and Humpback Apron

Qing Dynasty Elm Stool or Drinks Table with Horse Hoof Feet and Humpback Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

Originally conceived as a stool, this versatile piece has gracefully transitioned into modern times, now serving as an elegant drinks table.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Elm

Antique Annamese Blue and Green Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base
Antique Annamese Blue and Green Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base

Antique Annamese Blue and Green Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

Made of ceramic and boasting a dark blue glaze alternating beautifully with green, this Annamese garden seat is a great example of the long Vietnamese ceramic tradition, particularly...

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19th Century Vietnamese Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Annamese Green and Brown Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base
Antique Annamese Green and Brown Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base

Antique Annamese Green and Brown Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

Made of ceramic and boasting a green glaze accented beautifully with brown, this Annamese garden seat is a great example of the long Vietnamese ceramic tradition, particularly in the...

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19th Century Vietnamese Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese 19th Century Hardwood, Mother of Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat
Chinese 19th Century Hardwood, Mother of Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat

Chinese 19th Century Hardwood, Mother of Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood garden seat, having an inset marble-top, mother of pearl inlay, carved and fretted trellis decoration to the sides.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Stool

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

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Antique Chinese Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Chinese stool for your home. An antique Chinese stool — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Chinese stool — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique Chinese stool, those designed in Art Deco, Baroque and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique Chinese stool has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Beau Studio, Brian Stanziale and Yuhua Ceramic Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Stool?

Prices for an antique Chinese stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $42,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,399.

Questions About Antique Chinese Stool

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    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.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    No. Antique Chinese garden stools should be hand painted. Some antique English garden stools will have blue and white transfer decoration as do many modern and reproduction garden stools.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes! Chinese garden stools are a popular décor item and can be easily found in contemporary, vintage and antique versions. They are also known as drum stools.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

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  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.