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Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Garden Stool
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Garden Stool

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Garden Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

This unique stool is in excellent condition and would make a beautiful addition to a living room of any style, or could be used outside.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Garden Stool
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Garden Stool

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Garden Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

This unique stool is in excellent condition and would make a beautiful addition to a living room of any style, or could be used outside.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Glazed Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool / Seat with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900
Glazed Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool / Seat with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900

Glazed Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool / Seat with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Chinese ceramic garden seat, with a dark black / blue glaze. The stool features pierced medallions on both sides that feature the face of a tiger.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Glazed Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool / Seat with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900
Glazed Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool / Seat with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900

Glazed Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool / Seat with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Chinese ceramic garden seat, with a dark brown / black glaze. The stool features pierced medallions on both sides that feature the face of a tiger.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

17th Century Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Stone Garden Stool / Side Table #1
17th Century Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Stone Garden Stool / Side Table #1

17th Century Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Stone Garden Stool / Side Table #1

Located in Wainscott, NY

NOTES: The companion stool is at: Item Reference: LU886829755532 17th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Stone Garden Stool #02 The diameter of the stool is 21" at its widest without the ...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Granite

Set of Four French 19th Century Cast Stone Garden Stools
Set of Four French 19th Century Cast Stone Garden Stools

Set of Four French 19th Century Cast Stone Garden Stools

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Four beautifully patinated stools or tables. Round tops are placed on reverse tapered bases with chamfered corners.

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19th Century French Other Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise and Grisaille Porcelain Garden Stools
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise and Grisaille Porcelain Garden Stools

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise and Grisaille Porcelain Garden Stools

Located in Austin, TX

An extremely unusual near pair of Qing dynasty Chinese porcelain garden seats or stools, Guangxu Period (reigned 1875 to 1908), late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Hardwood Garden Seat Stools
Pair Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Hardwood Garden Seat Stools

Pair Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Hardwood Garden Seat Stools

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Chinese late Qing dynasty (early 20th century) drum-form barrel hongmu hardwood garden stools Can be used as stools or end tables. l

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Wood

Old Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Garden Seat
Old Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Garden Seat

Old Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Garden Seat

Located in North Salem, NY

Old tranquil turquoise Chinese garden stool. Ideal for a decorative stool or small table.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Qing Dynasty Giltwood and Lacquer Stools
Pair of Qing Dynasty Giltwood and Lacquer Stools

Pair of Qing Dynasty Giltwood and Lacquer Stools

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Highly unusual pair of 19th century garden stools feature carved and gilded cranes over a red cloud ground in a cinnabar lacquer.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Drum Stools
Pair of Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Drum Stools

Pair of Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Drum Stools

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Chinese porcelain drum-form garden stools, hand-painted in vibrant famille rose enamels, with a continuous scene of birds and lotus flowers, pierced coins on its sides and ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

A Chinese Wooden Drum Stool
A Chinese Wooden Drum Stool

A Chinese Wooden Drum Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This extraordinary wooden garden stool dates to the late 19th Century and is made from a solid piece of beautifully-grained elm wood.

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Elm

Chinese Limestone Drum Stool, c. 1900
Chinese Limestone Drum Stool, c. 1900

Chinese Limestone Drum Stool, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved from a solid block of limestone, this drum-form garden stool began its life in China's Shanxi province in the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Limestone

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Blue Green Glazed Ceramic Stool
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Blue Green Glazed Ceramic Stool

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Blue Green Glazed Ceramic Stool

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period ceramic garden stool from the 19th century, with openwork design, blue green glaze and nicely weathered patina.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Hollywood Regency White & Green Colored Elephant Garden Plant Stand or Seat
Hollywood Regency White & Green Colored Elephant Garden Plant Stand or Seat

Hollywood Regency White & Green Colored Elephant Garden Plant Stand or Seat

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early-20th century glazed ceramic elephant garden stool, flower pot seat or side table. Handmade of ceramic.

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1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

China Antique Hand-Carved Marble Garden Seats Drum Stools, Qing 19th Century
China Antique Hand-Carved Marble Garden Seats Drum Stools, Qing 19th Century

China Antique Hand-Carved Marble Garden Seats Drum Stools, Qing 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Chinese antique solid marble garden stools (garden seats), ornately hand carved pair in a prolific floral and tao tie mask design.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Marble

Antique Japanned Black Carved Wooden Stool with Floral and Bird Motif
Antique Japanned Black Carved Wooden Stool with Floral and Bird Motif

Antique Japanned Black Carved Wooden Stool with Floral and Bird Motif

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Add a touch of the orient to a garden room, covered patio, or living room with this beautiful japanned wood garden stool.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Rustic Exterior Stone Garden Seat
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Rustic Exterior Stone Garden Seat

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Rustic Exterior Stone Garden Seat

Located in Yonkers, NY

Exuding strength and simplicity, this Japanese Taisho exterior garden stool circa 1912-1926 will bring a rustic presence to any garden or patio.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Stone

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Bulk Listing

Sold|$15,460

Bulk Listing

Located in Chicago, IL

Two limestone garden stools and five terra cotta garden seats. All seven of the below listings: LU820014285151 LU820014514172 LU820013300112 LU820014573671 LU820014348162 LU82008827...

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Early 20th Century Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Chinese Noir Garden Table
Early 20th Century Chinese Noir Garden Table

Early 20th Century Chinese Noir Garden Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century garden stool from China's Hebei province has the proportions of a traditional drum-form stool, but its hexagonal shape and waisted ends make it an unusual find.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Garden Seats, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Garden Seats, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Green Glazed Garden Seats, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These early 20th century ceramic garden stools deviate from the traditional drum form with their angular shape and latticed sides.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Painted Drum Stool, c. 1900
Chinese Painted Drum Stool, c. 1900

Chinese Painted Drum Stool, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Traditionally used as a place to rest one’s feet, this stool is perfect as a outdoor garden seat or a small side table, indoors or out.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Terracotta

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

Antique Annamese Green Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

Made of ceramic and boasting a green glaze, this garden stool, which was also used as a pedestal for a garden planter, features a circular Silhouette, beautifully adorned with animal...

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19th Century Vietnamese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Annamese 19th Century Green Glazed Hourglass Garden Seat with Floral Décor
Annamese 19th Century Green Glazed Hourglass Garden Seat with Floral Décor

Annamese 19th Century Green Glazed Hourglass Garden Seat with Floral Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in Annam, Vietnam during the 19th century, this ceramic garden stool, features a circular top presenting a 12.25 inches diameter with nicely weathered appearance, sitting abo...

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19th Century Vietnamese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique Annamese Green Glazed Ceramic Garden Seat on Shaped Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

Made of ceramic and boasting a green glaze, this garden stool, which was also used as a pedestal for a garden planter, features a circular silhouette, beautifully adorned with animal...

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19th Century Vietnamese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Majolica Garden Seat
Victorian Majolica Garden Seat

Victorian Majolica Garden Seat

Located in Houston, TX

Victorian Majolica garden seat. Passion flower pattern on cobalt blue background, raised on Greek key feet. Minton, England, 1872 per Sotheby's London.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

George Jones Majolica Daisy Garden Seat
George Jones Majolica Daisy Garden Seat

George Jones Majolica Daisy Garden Seat

By George Jones & Sons

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica garden seat which features flowers (daisies) surrounded by leaves and foliage. Blackberries meandering around the sides. Colouration: brown, green, white, are p...

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1870s Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Majolica

Antique English Victorian majolica garden seat
Antique English Victorian majolica garden seat

Antique English Victorian majolica garden seat

Located in London, GB

Attributed to the Brown Westhead Moore pottery workshop. The seat attractively glazed in pastel colours and decorated with three griffin-like creatures; marked to the base '448'. T...

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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Canton Garden Seat
Early 20th Century Chinese Canton Garden Seat

Early 20th Century Chinese Canton Garden Seat

Located in Chicago, IL

Traditionally used as a place to rest one’s feet, a stool like this is perfect as a garden seat or a small side table.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Garden Seats
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Garden Seats

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Garden Seats

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of Chinese blue and white stools.

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Early 20th Century Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Four English Majolica Turquoise Ground Hexagonal Garden Seats
Four English Majolica Turquoise Ground Hexagonal Garden Seats

Four English Majolica Turquoise Ground Hexagonal Garden Seats

Located in Stamford, CT

Four English Majolica turquoise ground hexagonal garden seats with foliate decoration. Late 19th - Early 20th century. Priced individually at $ 2,400 EACH.

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Late 19th Century Garden Seats
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Late 19th Century Garden Seats

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Late 19th Century Garden Seats

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood barrel garden seats. Each having an inset panel to the top, carved buttons to the frieze. Pierced slots, four bowed support legs.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Hardwood

Matched Pair of Asian Rosewood Porcelain Top Garden Seats by George Zee
Matched Pair of Asian Rosewood Porcelain Top Garden Seats by George Zee

Matched Pair of Asian Rosewood Porcelain Top Garden Seats by George Zee

Located in Dallas, TX

Eye catching piece of Chinoiserie, the stools have many uses such as plant stands, drinks table or garden seats.

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century English Minton Hand-Painted Faience Garden Seat with Raised Bands
19th Century English Minton Hand-Painted Faience Garden Seat with Raised Bands

19th Century English Minton Hand-Painted Faience Garden Seat with Raised Bands

By Minton

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful, antique garden seat was sculpted in England, circa 1870. The rounded, stool is covered with a stylized floral pattern and has decorative black bands with Art Nouveau ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Faience, Ceramic

Vintage Faux Bois Garden Table with Stools
Vintage Faux Bois Garden Table with Stools

Vintage Faux Bois Garden Table with Stools

Located in New York, NY

France: circa 1900. Table and two stool set in faux bois. An extraordinary life-like re-creation of nature wood rendered by hand in cement. Table comes with two stools. Table Meas...

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Antique Cast Cement Garden Toad Stools
Pair of Antique Cast Cement Garden Toad Stools

Pair of Antique Cast Cement Garden Toad Stools

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of wonderfully charming cast cement toad stools make a welcome addition to any garden. These large hand cast stone mushrooms have a naturalistic patina,-- great garden ornam...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Cement

Faux Bois Garden Stone Set, Table and Four Stools
Faux Bois Garden Stone Set, Table and Four Stools

Faux Bois Garden Stone Set, Table and Four Stools

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely French faux bois garden stone set (includes table and four stools) - each piece featuring a naturalistic relief design of a tree trunk.

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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Cast Stone, Composition

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquer & Cloisonné Garden Seat / Stool, circa 1920
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquer & Cloisonné Garden Seat / Stool, circa 1920

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquer & Cloisonné Garden Seat / Stool, circa 1920

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquer and Cloisonné garden seat / Stool, circa 1920. A Fine antique Chinese seat, circa 1920, the seat having a circular top inlaid with a cloisonné pa...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Limestone Melon Drum Stool, circa 1900
Chinese Limestone Melon Drum Stool, circa 1900

Chinese Limestone Melon Drum Stool, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved from a solid block of limestone, this drum-form garden stool began its life in China's Shanxi province in the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Stone Squash Pedestals, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Stone Squash Pedestals, c. 1800

Pair of Chinese Stone Squash Pedestals, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

The artist used a hobnail-like texture on either end of each pedestal to suggest the rivets that fasten skin stretched over a drum head. We love them as garden stools or as displays ...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Flag Anchor Barrel, circa 1900
Chinese Flag Anchor Barrel, circa 1900

Chinese Flag Anchor Barrel, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

The round anchor sits beautifully as a low garden stool, side table, or pedestal.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Stone

Antique Black Painted Wicker Stool
Antique Black Painted Wicker Stool

Antique Black Painted Wicker Stool

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique black painted woven wicker stool with skirted apron. Search terms: wicker, rattan, stick wicker.   

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19th Century Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Wicker

Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool
Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool

Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Metamorphic kitchen or library step stool A very useful piece, this handy little stool can be flipped over and turned into a small three step ladder, originally this type of stool...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Garden Stool

Chinese Marble Prosperity Drum Stool, c. 1900
Chinese Marble Prosperity Drum Stool, c. 1900

Chinese Marble Prosperity Drum Stool, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Traditionally used as a place to rest one’s feet, a stool like this may have originally been nestled among the trees and flowers in a traditional Chinese garden.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Marble

19th c. Italian Church Step Stool- Florence
19th c. Italian Church Step Stool- Florence

19th c. Italian Church Step Stool- Florence

Located in Houston, TX

Wooden step stool used in a church in Florence, Italy. Simple, modern design with clean straight lines.

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19th Century Italian Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century French Weathered Concrete Stools from Normandy
Pair of Early 20th Century French Weathered Concrete Stools from Normandy

Pair of Early 20th Century French Weathered Concrete Stools from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a patio or a garden with this elegant pair of antique stools. Crafted in Normandy, France circa 1920 and built of concrete, each stool stand on a carved pedestal base with a...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Garden Stool

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Concrete

French Cast Stone Set of Five Stools and a Pedestal Table
French Cast Stone Set of Five Stools and a Pedestal Table

French Cast Stone Set of Five Stools and a Pedestal Table

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A lovely set for the garden. The circular pedestal table features mythical sea creatures.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Garden Stool

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Brass Footman Stools
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Brass Footman Stools

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Brass Footman Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The footman was used to keep pots warm in the fireplace. Pair of Victorian brass footman stools with shaped frieze and decorative knob fixtures. Handles on either side and gorgeo...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-20th Century Chinese Oriental Pewter & Brass Garden Drum Stool Drinks Table
Mid-20th Century Chinese Oriental Pewter & Brass Garden Drum Stool Drinks Table

Mid-20th Century Chinese Oriental Pewter & Brass Garden Drum Stool Drinks Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-20th century Chinese oriental pewter and brass garden drum stool drinks table. Item features ornate brass detail, dragon and hou-ou bird top, Greek key design, heavy pewter const...

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Brass, Pewter

19th Century Japanese Elm Wood Stool
19th Century Japanese Elm Wood Stool

19th Century Japanese Elm Wood Stool

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century hand hewn elm wood garden seat or stool.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Storage Barrels with Lids, Dragon Handles
Pair of Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Storage Barrels with Lids, Dragon Handles

Pair of Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Storage Barrels with Lids, Dragon Handles

Located in New York, NY

While sometimes repurposed as stools, garden seats, or accent tables today, they were historically used as functional grain or rice storage containers.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Metal

Chinese garden stool
Chinese garden stool

Chinese garden stool

Located in New Orleans, LA

Glazed garden stool.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Ceramic

French Faux Bois Garden Stool
French Faux Bois Garden Stool

French Faux Bois Garden Stool

Located in Houston, TX

concrete faux bois garden stool with aged surface

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Early 20th Century French Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Green Glazed Garden Stool
Vintage Green Glazed Garden Stool

Vintage Green Glazed Garden Stool

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful thick glazed green crackle finished pierced garden stool

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Garden Stool

Antique Chinese Clay Garden Stool
Antique Chinese Clay Garden Stool

Antique Chinese Clay Garden Stool

Located in New York, NY

Red and black Chinese clay garden stool, circa 1900, from Xian, China. Easily used as a stool, side table and pedestal.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Garden Stool

Materials

Clay

Pair of Asian Elephant Garden Stools
Pair of Asian Elephant Garden Stools

Pair of Asian Elephant Garden Stools

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

great looking well detailed pair of elephant garden stools

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Garden Stool

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Antique Garden Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique garden stool you’re looking for. Each antique garden stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and stone. There are many kinds of the antique garden stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique garden stool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique garden stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Minton, Copeland & Garrett and Gustavsberg produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Garden Stool?

The average selling price for an antique garden stool at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $58,650 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Garden Stool
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The point of a garden stool is to provide a place to sit in a garden. You might use one for comfort while you’re pruning low bushes or simply to relax and take in the beauty of your surroundings. People may also place flower pots or sculptures on garden stools. On 1stDibs, find a selection of garden stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Garden stools have holes in them to allow for the water to drain out instead of accumulating on top of the stool. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary garden stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    Chinese round garden stools were made in a range of sizes, for use both indoors and out. Used as a form of casual seating as early as the Song dynasty (920-1279), these drum-form stools were common in Chinese aristocratic homes and were made with a variety of materials and decorative designs.