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- What is a Chinese garden stool?1 AnswerPAGODA 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.
- Why do garden stools have holes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Garden 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.