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Place of Origin: East Asian
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool - Carved from One Solid Block / Wabisabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style stool, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).
It exudes a simple yet powerful presence. The material is robust chestnut wood, and wha...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive East Asian Stools
Materials
Chestnut
Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden display stand/stool was made in Japan around the 20th century. It's believed to be made from solid, solid zelkova (keyaki) wood, exuding a strong grain and sturdy texture...
Category
20th Century Showa East Asian Stools
Materials
Other
Old Japanese Wooden Stool / 20th Century / Polygonal Chair/MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool is crafted from vintage Japanese zelkova wood. Originally used as a mortar, the top was later cut horizontally and reworked to transform it into a practical stool. It's be...
Category
20th Century Showa East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese wooden lattice chair / 1868-1920 / Simple and rustic stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden chair believed to have been made between the Meiji and Taisho periods, or perhaps the early Showa period. Its simple yet distinctive design is eye-catching, evo...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Stools
Materials
Oak
Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vintage octagonal stool crafted in Japan,
dating from the Taisho to early Showa period (1940s–1960s).
Made from KIRI (Paulownia wood), a traditional material cherished in J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Chinese Famille Rose Pink Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a splash of vibrant color and timeless artistry to your home or garden with this breathtaking vintage Chinese Famille Rose ceramic garden stool. Originating from the mid-cent...
Category
20th Century East Asian Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Hexagonal Garden Seats, A Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Hexagonal Garden Seats,
A Pair,
Circa 1850-60
The Chinese Export porcelain Rose Medallion Garden Seats are of a hexagonal barrel form with gilded studs repr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool in Molded Blonde Rosewood for Tendo Mokko
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Chicago, IL
The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design. Originally created in 1954 using the moulded plywood technique that had been newly ...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Stools
Materials
Rosewood
$1,200 Sale Price
31% Off
Old Chinese stool / 20th century / Tasteful three-legged chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Chinese wooden stool.
The materials used are oak and keyaki wood.
The design of Chinese stools is characterized by three legs and thr...
Category
20th Century Other East Asian Stools
Materials
Oak
Rare Japanese Stool by Soetsu Yanagi
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Uccle, BE
This stool was made in 1936 for the Japanese Folk Crafts Museum. Made of Japanese cherry wood and seagrass. Today, you can still see the original benches made for this museum.
Yanagi Soetsu (1889 – 1961), also known as Yanagi Muneyoshi, was a Japanese art critic, philosopher, and founder of the Mingei (folk craft) movement in Japan in the late 1920s and 1930s. His son, Sori Yanagi, was a renowned industrial designer. In 1916, Yanagi made his first trip to Korea out of curiosity about Korean crafts. The trip led to the establishment of the Korean Folk Crafts Museum in 1924 and the coining of the term mingei by Yanagi, potters Hamada Shoji (1894–1978) and Kawai Kanjiro...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Seagrass, Cherry
Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Stacking Vintage Stool
By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Designed by Isamu Kenmochi and produced by Akita Mokko, this stool is considered one of the icons of Japanese modern design. Kenmochi is known for his works that blend traditional J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Chinese Garden Stool or Side Table Black Lacquer w/Asian Details
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie Chinese garden stool or small side table with black lacquer & hand painted & gilded Asian details, Made in China. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind t...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Niels Gammelgaard "Gasell" Child's Stool or High Chair for Ikea
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern Memphis style children's high chair or stool with red plastic seat and footrest on gray powder-coated steel frame designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, circa 1990s.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern East Asian Stools
Materials
Steel
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 original patina and character with each one being totally unique. Traditional cons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic East Asian Stools
Materials
Elm
Japanese antique wooden stool/1900-1920/small chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden stool made of cedar wood from the late Meiji and Taisho periods (around 1900-1920) in Japan. It is believed to have been actually used in old private homes and farmh...
Category
20th Century Taisho East Asian Stools
Materials
Cedar
Chinese Famille Rose Garden Stool c. 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Famille Rose garden seat, of handpainted porcelain, its traditional studded drum shape is intricately decorated in a pastel palette of blues, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool 26 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Pancake
Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture
Material: Zelkova
This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood...
Category
2010s Tribal East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool in Molded Blonde Rosewood for Tendo Mokko
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Chicago, IL
The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design. Originally created in 1954 using the moulded plywood technique that had been newly c...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Stools
Materials
Rosewood
$1,200 Sale Price
40% Off
Japanese antique wooden stool/1868-1920/farmer's tools/"Kurakake"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden stand.
It was originally used as a stand for holding a horse saddle.
The name of the tool is "Kurakake".
The saddle was likely used on horses kept for ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Stools
Materials
Cedar
Chinese Famille Rose Garden Stool Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Famille Rose garden seat, of hand-painted porcelain. The traditional studded drum shape is intricately decorated in a pastel palette of blues, greens, yellows, and pinks, its body de...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Asian Brass Round Garden Stools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Japanese Asian solid brass pierced round garden stools. Slight variance in size:
stool #1 - 13" widest x 16.5" tall
stool #2 - 12" widest x ...
Category
1950s Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Metal
$2,400 / set
1970s Yasuaki Sasamoto Tractor Seat on Drummers Throne Stool Base by Dulton Co
By Yasuaki Sasamoto
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s stainless steel molded tractor seat on drum set throne stool base by Japanese designer Yasuaki Sasamoto and produced by Dulton Co. Rare early design...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chinese Hardwood Melon Shape Garden Seat Side Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Chinese curved melon shape hardwood garden stool or side table with mother of pearl inlay.
Beautiful floral tree and bird motif inlaid top, with floral sprays at top of curved wood b...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Stools
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen ebony stool
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Utopia
Stool made of Copper base and Ebony wood.
Artist Statement
Growing up, I was often taken to art museums. I did not dislike putting myself in an unusual space and stand...
Category
2010s Japonisme East Asian Stools
Materials
Copper
Elephant Stool by Sori Yanagi for Vitra
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Centreville, VA
The Elephant Stool, designed by Sori Yanagi for Vitra, is a playful yet elegantly crafted piece that showcases the harmonious blend of function an...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Plastic
$420 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Tobacco Brown Reclaimed Elm Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of wood reclaimed from 18th-century Chinese buildings, this contemporary three-leg stool is the epitome of farmhouse modern. Embracing the notion of “wabi-sabi,” the large st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern East Asian Stools
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Sori Yanagi Vintage Rosewood and Brass Butterfly Stool
By Sori Yanagi
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic and collectable butterfly stool is a work of simple and elegant sculpture by the Japanese designer Sori Yanagi. It is rosewood and brass structure. The combination aesthe...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Brass
Taburete 8 Bar Stool High, Soft Jade, Powder Coated Steel / Marc Morro for Hay
By HAY, Marc Morro
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Spanish designer Marc Morro, Taburete 8 Bar Stool uses direct design language to create a functional and robust bar stool with a distinct yet mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern East Asian Stools
Materials
Steel
Brass Chinese Garden Stool/ Table
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful Chinese reticulated brass garden stool not only has a great drum-shaped form and elegant decoration, it has a rich patina from years of age and use. Useful as a seat, ...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Brass
A Meiji/Taisho Period Street Vendor Stool, Cedar Timbers. Japan, early 1900s
Located in Hitchin, England
A most probably Meiji/Taisho period street vendor stool, constructed of
cedar timbers. Originating from Japan and dating from the early 1900s with handp...
Category
20th Century Taisho East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Chinese ceramic garden stool from late Qing Dynasty. Classic barrel shape with Famille Verte glaze depicting figurative groups in garden settings.
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Stools
Materials
Ceramic
$3,850 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Sori Yanagi "Butterfly" Stools . Earliest examples.
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An incredible example of an iconic Mid 20th Century masterpiece.
Designed by Sori Yanagi in the late 1950.s
These examples are the earliest examples of this form. As evidenced by ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Rosewood
$12,500 / set
Pair of Chinese Solid Rosewood Faux Rattan Garden Style Stools or Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Pair of Chinese solid Rosewood hand crafted, hand carved Faux Rattan / vine Garden Style Stools or Side Tables in great vintage condition. May be used as side tables or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ming East Asian Stools
Materials
Rosewood
Late 17th/Early 18th Century Chinese Huanghuali Scholar's Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Dating back to the late 17th or early 18th century during China's Qing dynasty, this exquisite Ming-style huanghuali scholar's stool epitomizes the pinnacle of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Crafted from rare and revered huanghuali wood, renowned for its enduring strength, rich hues, and captivating grain patterns, this stool stands as a testament to the esteemed value placed on this precious material. Its simple yet elegant design features a high waist and humpback stretchers, lending an air of sophistication and grace. The straight square legs terminate in stylized hoof feet, adding a touch of regal charm. Each meticulously crafted joint and carefully honed detail speaks volumes about the skill and artistry of the period's master craftsmen. Beyond its intrinsic beauty, this stool embodies the cultural significance and historical importance of huanghuali furniture...
Category
Early 18th Century Ming Antique East Asian Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Drum Stools or Drink Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of matching Chinese export garden drum stools or drinks tables made in the Qing style. Beautifully crafted from rich, dark rosewood with a drum, or tabouret form. Th...
Category
20th Century Qing East Asian Stools
Materials
Rosewood
Aqua Botanica Stool by WL Ceramics
By Edward van Vliet
Located in Geneve, CH
Aqua Botanica Stool by WL Ceramics
Designer: Edward van Vliet
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H40 x Ø40 cm
At WL CERAMICS we make porcelain with passion. We are a family run compa...
Category
2010s Modern East Asian Stools
Materials
Porcelain
$1,352 / item
Japanese antique pine stool 1800, handcrafted unique
By José Zanine Caldas, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Japanese pine stool. Lots of patina, it's a true beauty of minimal craftsmanship. Lightweight and easy to move. A true eye catcher in any interior.
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Category
19th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Stools
Materials
Pine
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stools in Two Tone Fabric 6x Available
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cesca Bar Stools, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in 2019. The stools are comp...
Category
2010s Modern East Asian Stools
Materials
Steel
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Drum Stool or Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red and black lacquered drum stool from the early 20th century, with chinoiserie decor. Created in China during the first quarter of the 20th century, this Ming style drum stool will make for an excellent drinks table or plant Stand. Boasting a lovely black and red lacquered patina, the stool features a shaped top adorned with a delicate chinoiserie scene. This top is resting on a waisted apron, raised on an arching drum base with side stretchers. Ideal thanks to its versatile quality, this Chinese lacquered stool...
Category
Early 20th Century Ming East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Red Cinnabar Hand Carved Asian Elephants with Brass Tusks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Cinnabar red hand carved elephants with solid brass tusks. the trunks are up, allowing the good energy to flow wherever you place them.
A Wonderfull statement flanking a doorway or can be used as a stool, or pull up from under a console table. many wonderful uses or simply as decorative items.
A peacoefilled and lovely way to share such statement pieces. Chinese imports...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Stools
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool with Lucky Coins
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous vintage mid century Chinese export pink ceramic hand-painted garden seat with gold lucky coins pierced cut-out on top and on the sides.
Colorful stool hand-painted in flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Stools
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Leopard Vintage Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality iron stool consisting of a beautiful soft leopard print upholstery and a handsome base. This vintage leopard stool with its upholstered part...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency East Asian Stools
Materials
Iron
Wooden Sori Yanagi "Butterfly" Stool in Molded Plywood by Tendo Japan, 1980s
By Sori Yanagi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic wooden mid century "butterfly" stool in molded plywood by Sori Yanagi for Tendo Mokko Japan, 1980s. In good condition and purchased by the previous owner on a busines...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Plywood
Layered Steel Seat by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered steel seat by Hyungshin Hwang
2018
Dimensions: D 45 x W 51 x H 69 cm
Materials: stainless steel
Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwang, who conti...
Category
2010s Post-Modern East Asian Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,001 / item
Japanese old wooden stool / 20th century / Taisho to Showa period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stool that was made from the Taisho period to the mid-Showa period (1910 to 1960) in Japan.
They are often used in factories and craftsmen's workshops, but they were also f...
Category
20th Century Taisho East Asian Stools
Materials
Beech
Chinese Enameled Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chinese Enameled Ceramic Garden Stool for your consideration. Measures 10.5" in diameter and stands 16" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Stools
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Chinese Export Hardwood Drum Stools or Drink Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Chinese export ming style drum tabouret form stools or drink tables. Hand-crafted from rich Hongnmu hardwood with a dark finish that showcases the lovely woodgrains....
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Exquisite Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Garden Seat with Dragon Motif
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a touch of timeless elegance and vibrant artistry to your garden or home with this stunning vintage Chinese Famille Rose porcelain garden seat. This meticulously hand-painted...
Category
20th Century East Asian Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Studio Craft Wood Stool
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage Japanese studio craft stool. Incredible details, and the concave top makes it comfortable to sit on. Stunning wood grain throughout the entire piece.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with dark brown finish, humpbacked stretcher and horse hoof feet. Created in China during Qing Dynasty period in the 1...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Ratan Stool by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y･M･K-NAGAOKA
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This is the smallest of Isamu Kenmochi's Ratan stools. It is just the right size for small children.
The cushion is fixed so it will not fall off.
This is...
Category
1960s Japonisme Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Stools
Materials
Hardwood
$3,880 / set
Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Garden Stools Side Tables with Dragons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain garden stools with intricate hand painted motif of dragons, fish and flowers. Pierced detail at top...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Splayed Leg Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This low, four-leg stool is actually a headrest used atop a daybed or mat to support the head while sleeping, reclining, or smoking opium. As an opium accessory, rigid headrests such as this allowed an inebriated smoker to to more comfortably lie on their side and maintain a view of their opium lamp. This example recreates traditional forms with a splayed leg...
Category
20th Century East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair Chinese Rosewood Mother Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat Stools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of matching Chinese Asian carved beautiful rosewood barrel or garden stools covered in expertly crafted mother of pearl inlaid.
Category
1960s Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
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 finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, without the use of...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic East Asian Stools
Materials
Elm
$950 / item
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Stool 23-1
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Unebi
Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture
Material: Zelkova
This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood used for Nish...
Category
2010s Tribal East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modernist Japanese Ring Stool c1970s
By Tendo Mokko, Tokukichi Kato
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic, vintage modern Japanese ring stool in the manner of Kato Tokukichi. Freshly upholstered in beautiful original Knoll fabric. Acquired in Japan. Amazing wood work detail.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$950 / item
Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Japan Mid-Century Modern Stacking Stool
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single bentwood stool by Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) for Akita Mokko. Original condition, minor scuffs. Label, circa 1950s
Kenmochi was one of the most significant designers in midcentury Japan. He was a founding member of the Japan Industrial Designers, which included Sori Yanagi and Riki Watanabe...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage East Asian Stools
Materials
Beech
Pair Of Vintage Barrel Stools, Chinese, Inlaid, Decorative Display Stand, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage barrel stools. A Chinese, mahogany and mother of pearl inlaid decorative display stand, dating to the late 20th century,...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Stools
Materials
Wood
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