Chinese Square Stool with Humpbacked Stretchers
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese stool is made from elmwood and features humpbacked stretchers and original patina. It
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Stools
Elm
Chinese Square Stool with Humpbacked Stretchers
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese stool is made from elmwood and features humpbacked stretchers and original patina. It
Elm
Sold|$1,790 / set
Pair of Vintage Semi-Bleached Stools Hand-Carved in Elm
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of vintage semi-bleached stool hand-carved in elm, with saddle-shaped seat. Nice cool, dry
Elm
Reclaimed 18th Century Chinese Elmwood Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of wood reclaimed from 18th century Chinese buildings, this contemporary three-legged stool is
Elm
Sold|$2,901 / set
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Stools
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Chinese stools, circa 1880. Good quality pair of Chinese export stools which would make
Elm
Sold|$1,280
19th Century Chinese Fan Shaped Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted by an artisan in China's Hebei province, this mid-19th century stool has aged beautifully
Elm
Sold|$1,480
19th Century Chinese Cabbage Block Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and fantastic
Elm
Sold|$1,680
Chinese Full Moon Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool’s three splayed legs are supported by
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
Sold|$1,280
Provincial Chinese Fan Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century stool from China's Hebei province charms with its simple form and smoothed
Elm
Sold|$1,680
Chinese Mushroom Chopping Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th-century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and
Elm
Low Provincial Chinese Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and
Elm
Early 20th Century Petite Chinese Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century petite Chinese elmwood stool with legs ending in cute flared feet. The top is
Elm
Chinese Rectangular Stool with Woven Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese stools are made from elmwood and features woven leather seats.
Leather, 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
Sold|$1,580
Provincial Chinese Step Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
stool likely doubled as a step-ladder. Crafted in Henan province in the early 20th century, the stool
Elm
Sold|$1,180
Chinese Full Moon Chopping Stool, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and fantastic
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Three-Legged Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th Century Chinese stool with round seat and three legs connected in the center with
Elm
Sold|$1,880
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Stump Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
century scholar. For centuries, root formations have been sources of creative inspiration for Chinese
Elm
Sold|$5,880
Pair of 17th Century Chinese Square Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 17th century Chinese elmwood square stools with simple stretchers and floral carved
Elm
Sold|$1,000
Chinese Square Stool with S-Shape Spandrels
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese square stool is made from elmwood and features S-shape spandrels and beautiful
Elm
Sold|$5,200 / set
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style stools (or side tables) from the mid-19th century, with
Elm
Mid-19th Century Chinese Provincial Square Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Primitive Yumu square stool with fantastically hearty mortise and tenon joinery.
Elm
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
stepped apron for this square stool, known as a fang deng. Expertly crafted from elm foraged from the
Elm
Sold|$1,180
19th Century Chinese Double Ten Round Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its small scale and complex
Elm
Mid-19th Century Chinese Feng Deng Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
“Feng Deng,” which translates literally to square stool, remained a versatile form of casual
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Chrysanthemum Leg Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of stools from Northern China. These Elmwood stools have stretchers and each side and are
Elm
Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Porch Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century stool from China's Hebei province features a square seat supported by
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Shanxi Porch Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple design of this porch stool from China's Shanxi province celebrates the beauty of clean
Elm
19th Century Chinese Round Tri-Leg Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its simple form and fantastic
Elm
Sold|$476
Vintage Round Chinese Elmwood Stool
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage round Chinese elmwood stool Natural weathered patina, great for use next to a sofa, or in
Elm
Chinese Fang Deng Square Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
timeless appeal. Known as a fang deng (square stool), this little stool would have been used for everyday
Elm
Sold|$1,880
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
Antique Chinese Elmwood Painted Stool
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Chinese elmwood painted stool Original paint on some areas that has been weathered away. A
Elm
Sold|$1,188
Reclaimed Chinese Gear Heart Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
piece now lives on as a sculptural side table or stool.
Elm
Chinese Black Lacquer 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
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Sold|$2,880 / set
Pair of Chinese Full Moon Stools, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. Each stool’s three splayed legs are supported by
Elm
19th Century Chinese Burl Top Tri-Leg Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its simple form and dark finish
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Petite Square Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Raised seating first appeared in China in the form of portable stools used by commanders on the
Elm
Sold|$2,280 / set
Pair of Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stools, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
More portable than chairs, stools were a versatile seating option for Qing-dynasty scholars, nobles
Elm
Sold|$1,960
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese elmwood feng dengs (square stools) with woven reed tops and horse
Elm, Reed
Sold|$2,980 / set
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Square 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
Sold|$4,480 / set
Pair of Chinese Rattan Top Black Lacquer Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century black lacquer stools was created by an artisan from northern China using
Rattan, Elm
Early 19th Century Chinese Scholars' Root Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese scholars' root stool with three legs and well worn patina.
Elm
Chinese Rectangular Stools with Woven Seat and Cabriole Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese stools are made from elmwood and features woven leather seats and cabriole legs.
Elm, Leather
Sold|$850 / item
Qing Dynasty Chinese Stool with Round Legs and Original Lacquer
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome Qing dynasty Chinese stool is from Shandong, china and was made from elmwood. It
Elm, Lacquer
Vintage Raw Natural Round Chinese Elmwood Stool
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage round Chinese elmwood stool Natural weathered patina, great for use next to a sofa, or in
Elm
Pair of Chinese Woven Top Fang Deng Stools, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese style with simple lines and balanced proportions. This form of square stool, or fang deng, was a
Rattan, Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Rectangular Stool with Woven Seat and Horse-Hoof Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese stool is made from elmwood and features a woven leather seat and horse-hoof feet.
Leather, Elm
Sold|$3,780 / set
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Square Stools with Woven Tops
Located in Chicago, IL
stools indicates the original owner was of equally high standing. Made of richly grained elmwood, the
Rattan, Elm
Sold|$3,480 / set
Pair of Chinese Square Stools with Woven Hide Tops, 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
Sold|$550
Tooth Stool
Located in Napa, CA
19th century Asian carved three leg wooden stool with a fixed flat round seat.
Elm
Sold|$1,200
19th Century Round Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century round stool is made from elm wood and tile. This piece is from the Zhejiang
Elm
Sold|$925
19th Century Wooden Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th Century Wooden Stool is from the Hunan, China and made from Elm Wood c. 1870. The stool
Elm
19th Century Stool with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th Century stool is made from Elm Wood and have very simple legs terminating in a subtle
Elm
Sold|$1,280
19th Centruy Chinese Foot Rest
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese footrest from c. 1880 made of Chinese Northern Elm with legs ending in hoofed feet.
Elm
Sold|$980
Chinese Reclaimed Joist Table
Located in Chicago, IL
joinery techniques employed in traditional Chinese construction. A century of weathering has cloaked the
Iron
Sold|$2,430
Pair of Qing Dynasty Square Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of square-waisted stools are from Shanxi, China and made from elmwood The stools feature
Elm, Lacquer
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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