Pair of Chinese Lola Benches, circa 1900

This pair of late 19th century benches are designed in a traditional style that dates back as far as the Song dynasty (690 to 1279 CE). The corner leg benches have floating panel top...

These early 20th century elmwood benches would have originally resided in the courtyard of a Qing-dynasty home to provide much-needed outdoor seating on hot summer days. The benches ...

In most Qing dynasty homes, stools and chairs were the only form of elevated seating, and a bench such as this would have been found at a temple or public theater. This 19th century walnut bench has splayed legs linked by straight double stretchers and topped by finely beaded carved spandrels. Sourced from China’s Shanxi region, walnut was a prized material for Qing dynasty furniture...

Wide enough to seat three to four people, this ornate bench was likely made as shared seating for live performances, such as operas, plays, and ceremonies...

Deceptively simple, these early 20th century stools from Hebei province show off the ingenious joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed leg...

The traditional squared lines of Ming furniture are given a distinctive curved flair in this late 19th century Provincial stool. A narrow seat is supported by four splayed legs that flare outwards with a natural bend. Resembling the Chinese character for the lucky number...

Old wide Elm bench with framed seat. Pretty detailed carved apron. Rustic and elegant. Sturdy and functional.

From the Shanxi province in China, an exceptionally beautiful and long bench in elm wood with paneled concave back and pierced carvings between rails and ...

Pair of Larch Benches.

An elaborate and finely carved bench in a pleasing Chestnut tone wood. Scrolled crest rail ends and arm ends. With four carved panels on the back with floral and fruit vines. A reeded skirt rail and with a shaped and carved running band of leafy vines. Innner sides carved with complimentary leafy motifs. The reeded back frame with square supports. The Bench is quite sturdy and surprisingly comfortable. L. 75", Depth 21", H. 33 1/2" Condition: Please see all detail photos. Signs of age include scrapes on the left arm end, repair to right arm end, stable age crack to left-side facing seat...

A pair of rare, antique Chinese benches, that are red lacquered and carved on both sides. The stunning benches have beautiful red lacquer and finely carved features. The carvings a...

Old Chinese long elm bench with geometric multiple stretchers. Seat is framed. Some old green paint and faded barely visible red flowers on one long sid...