Chinese Stools and Benches

Shandong, circa 1900 These little wooden stools are from Shandong province in northern China, where they would have been used by agricultural worke...

Shanxi, circa 1850 These rustic, simply styled benches are quite typical of seating used throughout China. Easily portable, they were used both ind...

These lovely ceramic stools are decorated in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze with a traditional design based on a willow pattern landscape. ...

Shanxi, circa 1920 These stylish stools are slightly taller than most and so would work perfectly as night stands or as side tables next to a sofa....

Shanxi, circa 1920 These cute little stools were originally used by farmhands or other workers for simple, portable seating. Each one varies slight...

This bright, colourful ceramic stool is in a red glaze and decorated with wonderful paintings of peacocks and pink blossom. Great as a colourful ac...

This colourful ceramic stool is in a bright orange glaze and decorated with pink peony flowers - a symbol in China for high rank and status. It wou...

Hand decorated with a charming design that shows birds perched on branches of blossoming yellow and white flowers, this delightful ceramic stool wo...

This lovely ceramic stool is in a pale blue glaze, painted with a beautiful design of sparrows perched on branches of white flowers. Equally useful...

These beautiful glazed Chinese stools come in a classic blue and white and are reproductions of those used in China for seating both inside and out...

These colourful drums make unusual side tables. They are made from wood and hand painted, with the top and bottom covered with leather. The drums a...

This lovely stool depicts hummingbirds, hovering amongst cream flowers on a mint green background. Use as a stool or alternatively as a side table ...

Shandong, circa 1920 These simple, rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing. They date from the early 20th century but ha...

This stunning painted ceramic stool is in a rich red and shows chaffinches perching amongst flowering Peony branches. Ideal for occasional seating ...

These red glazed ceramic stools are reproductions of pieces that were used for indoor and outdoor seating particularly in southern China for centur...

These glazed reproduction Chinese ceramic stools are based on the traditional Chinese stool. Which were used for indoor and outdoor seating particu...

These white glazed ceramic stools are reproductions of pieces that were used for indoor and outdoor seating particularly in southern China for cent...

These lovely ceramic stools are reproductions of pieces that were used for indoor and outdoor seating particularly in southern China for centuries....

These white glazed ceramic stools are reproductions of pieces that were used for indoor and outdoor seating particularly in southern China for cent...

These wonderful stone stools are carved by hand. They are suitable for outdoor use but also make beautiful side tables indoors. The studded motif a...

These wonderful dark blue glazed ceramic stools are decorated with intertwining circles and would work well as side tables or for occasional seatin...

This ceramic stool is painted with various sizes and colours of butterfly - a symbol for long life and happiness - set on a teal background with go...

These lovely painted ceramic stools would be equally useful as side tables next to a sofa. This particular stool shows a majestic peacock amongst p...