Vintage Elm Stools
Sold|$425
Vintage Elm Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three vintage elm stools with different configuration on stretchers. Lovely weathered, smooth
20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Sold|$425
Vintage Elm Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three vintage elm stools with different configuration on stretchers. Lovely weathered, smooth
Elm
Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Stool with Warm Wood Texture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This elm wood stool comes from China's Hubei province. It was crafted using only wooden joints. The
Elm
Sold|$956
19th Century Elm 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
Sold|$875
Rustic Asian Elm Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rustic Chinese stool from the Qing Dynasty period with mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques
Elm
Sold|$580
Reclaimed Elm Square Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of wood reclaimed from 18th century Chinese buildings, this contemporary four-leg stool is
Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$880
Reclaimed Elm Square Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of wood reclaimed from 18th-century Chinese buildings, this square four-leg stool is the
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Natural Elm wood Stool with Faded Paint
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage natural elm wood stool with faded paint Size: 14" x 13" x 20.5" H Seat: 7.5" x 13.5" Sturdy
Elm
Antique Chinese Elm Wood Stool with Floral Wood Detailing, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique elm wood stool comes from China's Hubei province. It was crafted using only wooden
Wood
Chinese Lacquered Stool with Floral Detail from Elm Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique elm wood lacquered stool comes from China's Hubei province. Crafted using only wooden
Wood
Antique Shandong Elm Stool w/ Natural Anatolian Kilim
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage authentic Shandong elmwood stool upholstered in authentic vintage Anatolian Berber hand
Fabric, Wool, Hemp, Foam, Wood, Elm
Provincial Chinese Butterfly Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of Chinese northern elm (yumu) using mortise-and-tenon joinery, this everyday stool from
Elm
Sold|$488
19th Century Chinese Three-Leg Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Three leg Chinese northern elmwood stool with a round seat from c. 1850 in Northern China
Elm
19th Century Provincial Chinese Courtyard Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century elmwood stool from China's Shanxi province features a narrow seat supported by
Elm
Sold|$1,880
Chinese Iron Star Stool, ca. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its top-heavy form and fantastic
Iron
Chinese Red Lacquered Barrel Form Garden Stool
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Chinese red lacquered barrel form garden stool / plant stand, circa 1940s. I believe
Elm
Sold|$750
A Chinese Wooden Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
piece of beautifully-grained elm wood. The Chinese have crafted stools in the form of drums since at
Elm
19th Century Chinese Rustic Tapered Leg Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 19th century stool from China's Shanxi province charms with its simple form and
Elm
Provincial Chinese Full Moon Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are supported by
Elm
Sold|$1,080
Chinese Rift-Cut Saddle Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century round-top stool from China's Shanxi province is beautiful in its simplicity
Elm
Provincial Chinese Full Moon Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are supported by
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 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
Provincial Chinese Time Out Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the turn of the century, this provincial stool would have been used throughout a courtyard
Elm
Rustic Chinese 18th Century Three-Legged Elmwood Stool
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese 18th century three-legged elmwood stool. Beautiful rustic patina, good craftsmanship.
Elm
Vintage Chinese Elmwood Stool Raw Natural Wood Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Chinese elmwood stool raw natural wood finish Measures: 12" D x 16" W x 19" H Great
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Provincial Flat-Sawn Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century round-top stool from China's Shanxi province is beautiful in its simplicity
Elm
Pair of Late 19th Century Provincial Chinese Tapered Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
, and peasants alike. The balanced proportions of this pair of tapered stools from China's Hebei
Elm
Pair of Chinese Stacked Stretcher Square Stools, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This form of square stool, or fang deng, was a versatile seating option and was pulled up for use
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Top of the Mountain Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century stool from China's Hebei province features a narrow seat sitting atop wide
Elm
Chinese Square Stool with Woven Rattan Top, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
stool indicates its owner was of equally high standing. Made of richly grained elmwood, the stool has a
Elm, Rattan
Vintage Chinese Elmwood Stool Raw Natural Wood Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Chinese elmwood stool raw natural wood finish Measures: 7"D x 13"W x 20"H Great accent
Elm
Chinese Antique Elmwood Stool with X-Form Cross Stretcher and Splaying Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
splaying legs. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this charming elm stool features a
Elm
Sold|$630
Antique Primitive Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Primitive elm wood stools, sold separately. Mortise and tenon construction. The left in the
Elm
Sold|$595
Rectangular Petite Elmwood Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Elm stool with scalloped edge top. Worn, smooth, naturally weathered patina. Four legs
Elm
Sold|$956
19th Century rustic 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
Sold|$950
Provincial Qing Dynasty Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rustic Chinese stool is crafted with pegged legs that fit into the seats and stretchers that
Elm
Sold|$1,800
19th Century Rustic Stool Table
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese 19th century Northern Stool. Patina is outstanding, fantastic stool of solid elmwood
Elm
Antique 19th Century Primitive Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 19th century primitive tripod stool. Beautiful age showing loss of paint and excellent
Elm
Pair of Small 19th Century Stools / Bedside Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of small stools / bedside tables. Made of elmwood. From "Shanxi Province", China, circa 1840
Elm
Small Antique Occasional Table, Oriental, Chinese Elm, Accent Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique occasional table. An Oriental, Chinese Elm lamp table or accent stool
Elm
Antique Chinese Mini Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. It remains
Wood, Elm
Antique Chinese Mini Low Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. It was
Wood, Elm
Sold|$875
Rustic Asian Elm Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rustic Chinese stool from the Qing dynasty period with mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques
Elm
Antique Chinese Rustic Mini Elm Wood 3 Legged Stool, c.1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique mini stool from the early 20th century features a beautiful age related patina and
Wood, Elm
Sold|$480
Chinese Tripod Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The round seat is attached to three legs using traditional mortise and tenon joinery.
Elm
Sold|$880
Chinese Sliver Moon Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Dynamic and fluid, this Qing-dynasty stool shapes a crescent-curved seat supported by flared legs
Elm
Sold|$1,080
Reclaimed Elm Splayed Leg Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of wood reclaimed from 18th-century Chinese buildings, this contemporary splayed-leg stool
Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$2,480
Pair of Chinese Tapered Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Almost modern in their angular geometry, this pair of 19th century stools was originally used for
Elm
Sold|$3,180
Pair of Chinese Tri-Leg Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional Chinese woodworkers. Each stool’s three splayed legs are supported by stretcher bars that form a
Elm
Provincial Chinese Crescent Stool, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century stool from China's Hebei province charms with its small scale and balanced
Elm
Sold|$529
Chinese Elmwood Side Table or Stool
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
One of a kind Chinese elmwood side table or stool Perfect side table next to a sofa, or between
Elm
Sold|$2,000
Late 19th Century Chinese Barber's Stool
Located in Singapore, SG
A late 19th century barber's stool from Shanxi province, China. This is in very good original
Elm
Petite Chinese Splayed Leg Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
seating in rural China. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the miniature stool
Elm
Sold|$980
Chinese Gear Heart Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
now lives on as a sculptural side table or stool.
Elm
Sold|$1,295
Antique Chinese Side Table or Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful antique Chinese stool can use as occasional table, side table or lamp table.
Elm
Chinese Ridged Leg Square Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
More portable than heavy chairs, stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for
Elm
Sold|$1,480
Chinese Three Drawer Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This low feng deng, or "square stool," honors classic Chinese design with simple lines and balanced
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.

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.

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.
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