Seating

Shanxi, circa 1900 In a simple style so distinctive of Chinese furniture, this elm wood bench exemplifies functional elegance. The legs slot direct...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This old Chinese stool showcases traditional craftsmanship with its deep-grained elm construction and time-honoured A-frame shap...

Shanxi, circa 1890 Made from elm wood with its distinctive deep grain, this Chinese antique stool represents generations of tradition. The robust A...

Shanxi, circa 1890 Crafted from elm wood with a rich, natural grain, this tall Chinese antique stool exemplifies timeless craftsmanship. Its distin...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This charming Chinese stool features a narrow A-frame design, with a trapezium shaped seat - wider on one side than the other - ...

Shanxi, circa 1900 Wider than most similar pieces, this lovely, weathered elm stool would work well as a side table next to a sofa, or perhaps as a...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple wooden stool is wider, narrower and taller than most, making it easy to fit into smaller spaces as a side table. The...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This traditional Chinese stool is in a classic design, with thick elm wood legs secured through the chunky seat with mortise-and...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This tall, antique elm stool is more unusual that most, with narrow proportions, prominent footrest and a subtly curved seat. Th...

Shanxi, circa 1900 Crafted from deep-grained elm wood, this authentic Chinese stool embodies a timeless design seen in China for centuries. Its stu...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple elm stool represents centuries of Chinese design tradition, made with mortise-and-tenon joints and splayed legs supp...

Shanxi, circa 1890 Built from elm wood using time-honoured mortise-and-tenon joinery, this traditional Chinese stool combines authentic craftsmansh...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This old elm Chinese stool makes a functional, versatile addition to any room, or could even be used outdoors as extra seating d...

Shanxi, circa 1900 Crafted from elm wood, this authentic Chinese stool exemplifies traditional joinery with its A-frame construction and mortise-an...

Reproduction This long, chunky bench has been newly made using old, weathered elm wood in a natural finish. The thick plank top in particular has a...

Shanxi, circa 1920 These charming little wooden stools are in a variety of shapes and sizes, some four legged and some three, but all with a chunky...

Shanxi, circa 1920 This exquisite elm wood bench is wonderfully versatile and perfect for adding extra seating in a bedroom or for a cozy window no...

Shanxi, circa 1920 This narrow bench is a versatile addition to any space, perfect for providing extra seating at the end of a bed or in a window a...

Shanxi, circa 1870 These charming little stools are in a classic style, each with a curved, concave seat overhanging A-frame legs supported by sing...

Beijing, circa 1920 These elm stools were handcrafted in Beijing and feature a natural wood grain highlighted by a sanded finish. The sturdy frames...

Shanxi, circa 1870 Crafted from elm wood in Shanxi province towards the end of the nineteenth century, these stunning stools feature an elegant Chi...

Shanghai, circa 1890 This stylish pair of chairs was produced in Shanghai towards the end of the nineteenth century. The design is quite plain, alm...

Shanxi, circa 1880 These elegant antique side chairs are made from elm wood, and have a lovely patina particularly on the seats, where the original...

Shanxi, circa 1860 These stunning chairs, produced in Shanxi province during the late 19th century, are crafted from beautiful walnut wood with a r...

This lovely porcelain stool is decorated around the sides with pink and white lotus flowers picked out against a teal background with gold trim. A ...

Shandong, circa 1920  These simple side tables are in an unsual style for Chinese furniture, with chunky frames and stretchers at the base but litt...

Shanxi, circa 1825 This beautiful armchair is in the 'Southern Official' style, with a toprail and arms set flush with their supporting posts rathe...

Shanxi, circa 1860 These handsome, dark wood chairs are from Shanxi province in a style referred to as 'Southern Official' chairs. The subtly curve...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This distinctive pair of chairs are in the classic 'Official's Hat' or 'Yoke-Back' style, named after the shape of the toprails....

Shanxi, circa 1860 These lovely chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style, with curved toprails and arms that meet flush with the side posts rathe...

Shanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, ...

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. ...

Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China, made from elm wood. The square seat panels are set within thic...