Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900

Carved in the late 19th century in northern China, this limestone washing stone would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles. Used by beating wet fab...

This 19th-century column base likely figured into the imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, supporting a tall wooden beam as part of a grand entryway. Atop a square slab patterned with hash marks, sits an eight-sided base, carved with small footed legs to resemble a low kang table. Octagonal motifs are common in Chinese art, due to the auspicious nature of the number eight in traditional culture. The table-like base is carved with a decorative apron of intertwined vines and floral motifs. Tucked amidst garden plantings or placed indoors, this low column...

Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor pavilions where upper class scholars read, wrote, gathered for discussion and, in general, developed thei...

This sculptural stone object may have originated as a rustic column base for a tall courtyard entryway, or perhaps as the plinth for carved stone statue. The low stone table...

This nice rectangular column is made of travertine with a brass frame on top. This is a French work, circa 1970.

Chinese Tang Carved Hongmu And Marble Inset Tabouret Pedestal; Stunning and rare Chinese pedestal table with a Striking Chinese design from the 1920s. hand carved "Hongmu" wood (Chinese hardwood) base with original multicolored top. Rare because of its height of 35.5 inches. This wonderful Chinese pedestal table is in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. A real eye-catcher in your Asian interior...

A carved stone pillar from Shanxi, China, circa 1560. Mounted on a heptagonal wood base.

Portor marble pedestal in Directoire style. Portor marble is a rare and noble marble, used since Antiquity for its unique black color veined with a deep yellow. Exploited by King Lo...