19th Century Chinese Elm Stool – Rustic Antique Solid Wood Accent Piece
Located in IT
This 19th-century Chinese elm stool is a charming example of traditional craftsmanship, showcasing
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
19th Century Chinese Elm Stool – Rustic Antique Solid Wood Accent Piece
Located in IT
This 19th-century Chinese elm stool is a charming example of traditional craftsmanship, showcasing
Elm
Antique Elm Stool, China
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese Elm Stool. China, circa early 20th century.
Elm
20th Century Chinese Rectangular Elm Stool – Rustic Antique Solid Wood Design
Located in IT
This 20th-century Chinese rectangular elm stool is a beautifully crafted piece that captures the
Elm
$640Sale Price|60% Off
Chinese blond hardwood stool in the Ming taste, c. 1800-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese Yumu wood (Northern Chinese elm) stool in the Ming taste. The waisted and bull nose frame
Elm
Hand Crafted Chinese Elm Wood Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully patinated Elm Wood Stool originating in China. The wood is beautifully worn and in
Wood, Elm
19th Century Chinese Elm Rustic Primitive Brutalist Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Dated to mid-19th century, this rustic, farmhouse, primitive and brutalist stool has simple splayed
Elm
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Chinese elm wood circular seat stool, c. 1875-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Provincial Chinese circular top elm wood stool on four square legs joined by mortice & tenon
Elm
Antique Chinese Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique elm wood stool comes from China's Hubei province. It was crafted using only wooden
Elm
Antique Chinese Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique elm wood stool comes from China's Hubei province. It was crafted using only wooden
Elm
$475Sale Price|50% Off
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
Elm
19th Century Chinese Elm Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Brutalist Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Dated to mid 19th century, this rustic, farmhouse, primitive and brutalist stool has simple splayed
Elm
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Elm Writing Console Entryway Table Pi Stool
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Possibly Late 19th century, heavily patinated, still usable, not loose, but with cracks and chips to wood. Mainly decorative uses recommended. There is a split to one leg, pictured. ...
Elm
Rustic Chinese Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn
Elm
Tall Provincial Chinese Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial stool is artisan-crafted in the style of traditional Chinese courtyard stools
Elm
Tall Provincial Chinese Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial stool is artisan-crafted in the style of traditional Chinese courtyard stools
Elm
19th Century Chinese Stool
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good example of a 19th century Chinese stool with a one slab top on beautifully grained elm. Very
Elm
Tobacco Brown Reclaimed Elm Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of wood reclaimed from 18th-century Chinese buildings, this contemporary three-leg stool is
Reclaimed Wood
Rustic Antique Wooden Elm Side Lamp Table Stool
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Elm Rustic Wooden Stool – BF A lovely vintage wooden elm stool. The stool is solid, lovely
Elm
Provincial Chinese Kitchen Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and wabi-sabi
Elm
Charred Chinese Kitchen Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
of a timeworn patina. The low stool is crafted of elm with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery and
Elm
$760 / set
Pair of Tall Provincial Chinese Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial stool is artisan-crafted in the style of traditional Chinese courtyard stools
Elm
Chinese Autumn Moon Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and
Elm
Chinese Round Turn Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is unusual to see an early 20th century Chinese round stool with adjustable height. The artisan
Elm
Chinese Round Turn Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is unusual to see an early 20th-century Chinese round stool designed to be adjustable. The
Elm
Chinese Lucky Eight Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Provincial stool. A narrow seat is supported by four splayed legs that flare outwards with
Elm
Provincial Chinese Porch Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are supported by
Elm
Provincial Chinese Tri-Leg Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
joinery methods used by traditional Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are supported by
Elm
Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the low
Elm
$1,950 / item
Chinese Elmwood Stool with Zebra Cushion
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Really nice, simple-profile 19th century Chinese elmwood stool to pull up anywhere. We added a
Zebra Hide, Elm
Chinese Full Moon Chopping Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century tri-leg stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and
Elm
Chinese Fang Deng Square Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
More portable than heavy chairs, stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for
Elm
Provincial Chinese Full Moon Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
joinery methods used by traditional Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are supported by
Elm
Provincial Chinese Four Leg Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its compact scale and timeworn
Elm
Chinese Round Leg Courtyard Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese courtyard stool dates to the mid-19th century and has a classic splayed leg design
Elm
Chinese Iron Star Chopping Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the turn of the century, this provincial stool would have been used throughout a courtyard
Elm
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Dragon Barrel Form Garden Stool
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Chinese red lacquered barrel form garden stool / plant stand with dragon motif, circa
Elm
Chinese Fang Deng Stool with Hoof Feet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
elm foraged from the forests of northern China, the stool combines functionality and spare elegance
Elm
Low Chinese Stool with Woven Hide Top, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The top of this stool was woven with incredible care by a skilled artisan who used thin strips of
Elm, Hide
Antique Stool Woven Hyde Top
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Elm Wood Hide Woven Seat Stool. The top of this stool is woven with incredible
Elm, Hide
19th Century demi lune Stool
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good example of a 19th century Chinese stool with a one slab top on beautifully grained elm. Very
Elm
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
Rattan, Elm
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
Elm
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
Elm
A Pair of 20th Century Chinese Burr Elm Hongmu Barrel Stools
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1900 A pair of early twentieth century Chinese Hongmu wood barrel stools, the five
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Stool Antique Shanxi Province Elm Seat with Original Color and Patina
Wood, Elm
Petite Chinese Burl Top Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
casual seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the low
Elm
$950 / item
Two Rustic Chinese Stools, Sold Separately
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn
Elm
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
Elm
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
Elm
Pair of Chinese Splayed Leg Courtyard Stools, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These provincial Chinese stools date to the turn of the century and would have been used throughout
Elm
$299Sale Price|25% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Country Low Frog Stool.
Located in Pomona, CA
This Gorgeous Antique Chinese Country Low Frog Stool has over 100 years history on it. You can
Elm
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Provincial Chinese Stool or Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century provincial Chinese stool or side table, expertly crafted from well
Elm
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Provincial Chinese Stool or Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century provincial Chinese stool or side table, expertly crafted from well
Elm
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). The stool is finely
Wood, Elm
$3,780 / set
Pair of Chinese Woven Hide Stools, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and
Hide, Elm
$5,780 / set
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
Elm
$1,680 / set
Pair of Chinese Tri-Leg Lotus Stools, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are supported by
Elm
Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.
“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone.
Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool.
Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.
Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.
Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.
Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.

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.

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.

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.
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