Chinese Stools and Benches

Chinese Stools and Benches

Versatile, practical and beautiful, our range of Chinese stools and benches is perfect for any room in the house. Featuring traditional Chinese ceramic stools in ornate designs, through to simple, rustic wooden stools, our collection has designs suitable for all interiors. A stool or bench doesn’t have to be just for sitting on so why not use one as a side table or in the hallway? Multifunctional stools and benches have a multitude of uses and are ideal for use in modern homes.

Square Stool, Warm Elm Save 35%
£445.00
£290.00

Square Stool, Warm Elm - Clearance Item

CT23NXX

Our warm elm version is a faithful reproduction of the classic design, and has a rattan top set within the seat. It works well for occasional seati...

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£445.00
£290.00
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Ceramic Chinese Stool, Teal with Lotus Flowers New
£145.00

Ceramic Chinese Stool, Teal with Lotus Flowers

XAC-HS19999

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 ...

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£145.00
Country Bench, Chocolate New
£695.00

Country Bench, Chocolate

CRG-CO-TC07

Ideal for use with the Dining Table in the same range, each of these benches offers ample seating for three and conveniently fits beneath the table...

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£695.00
Chinese Elm Bench with Stretchers New
£545.00

Chinese Elm Bench with Scroll Feet

ATC-TA-1791122

Shanxi, circa 1890 This little elm bench is in a classic Chinese style, with S shape stretchers at the front and back and legs that taper down to h...

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£545.00
Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables
£1,345.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables

ATC-TL-22717

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...

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£1,345.00
Reclaimed Elm Bench X Base
£845.00

X-Base Reclaimed Wood Dining Bench

F2-FN060142-OG

This lovely bench is made from reclaimed wood, with a thick plank seat set over two cross shaped bases. The bases can be positioned as preferred an...

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£845.00
Medium Rustic Chinese Stool
£75.00

Medium Rustic Stool

ATC-TA-1060122M

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

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£75.00
Pair of Dark Elm Chinese Antique Stools
£995.00

Pair of Dark Elm Stools

ATC-BH-220505

Shandong, circa 1900 These large stools are ideal as side tables next to a bed or sofa, or used as handy extra seating. They originate from Shandon...

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£995.00
Pair of Shandong Elm Stools
£995.00

Pair of Shandong Elm Stools

ATC-BH-220504

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...

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£995.00
Pair of Narrow Chinese Antique Elm Benches
£1,995.00

Pair of Narrow Elm Benches

ATC-TA-0060122

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

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£1,995.00
Natural Rustic Chinese Elm Bench Sold
£445.00

Natural Rustic Elm Bench

ATC-ML-200143

Shanxi, circa 1900 The chunky, A-frame legs of this old bench are supported by single stretchers from front to back, with the tops of the legs slot...

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£445.00
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Pair of Dark Elm Antique Benches Sold
£1,395.00

Pair of Dark Elm Antique Benches

ATC-ML-3001056

Shanxi, circa 1900 These lovely benches come as a pair, and would be ideal either for extra seating or as narrow side tables next to a sofa. Once u...

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£1,395.00
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Ceramic Stool with Willow Landscape
£145.00

Ceramic Stool with Willow Landscape

XAC-HS21930

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

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£145.00
Single Elm Stool
£325.00

Single Elm Stool

ATC-TA-1310320

Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple little stool is in elm wood, with a lovely grain particularly on the seat. The straight legs end without decorative ...

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£325.00
Elm Wood Antique Bench
£495.00

Elm Wood Antique Bench

ATC-TA-541220

Shanxi, circa 1900 In a classic Chinese style, this simple, narrow bench in elm wood is highly versatile as a side table or used for seating. The r...

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£495.00
Chinese Grey Stools
£895.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Stools

ATC-TL-12393

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....

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£895.00
Small Wooden Chinese Stool
£59.00

Small Wooden Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1060122S

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

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£59.00
Blue and White Ceramic Stool with Rambling Rose
£145.00

Ceramic Stool with Rambling Rose

XAC-HS11926

These stools have a beautiful, classic Chinese blue and white glaze and are hand decorated with paintings of birds perched on the branches of a ram...

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£145.00
Red Ceramic Stool with Peacocks
£265.00

Red Ceramic Stool with Peacocks

XAC-CJ2004

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...

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£265.00
Orange Ceramic Stool with Peonies
£265.00

Orange Ceramic Stool with Peonies

XAC-CJ2003

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...

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£265.00
Green Ceramic Stool, Birds and Flowers
£265.00

Green Ceramic Stool, Birds and Flowers

XAC-CJ2002

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

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£265.00
Pale Blue Ceramic Stool, Birds and Flowers
£265.00

Pale Blue Ceramic Stool, Birds and Flowers

XAC-CJ2001

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...

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£265.00
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Stool
£245.00

Chinese Ceramic Stool, Blue And White with Children

XAC-16BL-BTG1

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...

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£245.00
Painted Chinese Temple Drum
£275.00

Painted Temple Drum

ASC-BT-PD01

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...

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£275.00
Ceramic Chinese Stool, Green With Hummingbirds
£145.00

Ceramic Chinese Stool, Green With Hummingbirds

XAC-HS10091

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

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£145.00
Lacquer Bench
£195.00

Lacquered Bench

ATC-TAY-2820DB

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...

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£195.00
Distressed Lacquer Desk and Stool
£495.00

Distressed Lacquer Desk and Stool

ATC-TAY-2407

Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk and matching stool have been refinished with a distressed, crackled blue lacquer. Perfect in a child's r...

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£495.00
Grey Lacquer Desk and Stool
£495.00

Grey Lacquer Desk and Stool

ATC-TAY-2443

Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk is from a Chinese school in Shandong, and has been refinished in a distressed grey lacquer, along with t...

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£495.00
Narwana Ribbed Leather Stool
from £170.00

Narwana Ribbed Leather Stool

ATC-NK-NS1101

These stylish stools are excellent to use as occasional seating or as alternatives to dining chairs. The distressed dark, curved iron frame is enha...

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from £170.00
Narwana Ribbed Leather Footstool
£220.00

Narwana Ribbed Leather Footstool

ATC-NK-NS1201

This handsome footstool can be used in conjunction with our Narwana chairs or as a standalone piece. The elegant dark, curved iron frame is complim...

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£220.00
Hasa Industrial Storage Bench
£465.00

Hasa Industrial Storage Bench

ATC-NK-HB0801

The iron framework of this storage bench is hand soldered, the top is made from mango wood. There are eight very useful compartments which are perf...

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£465.00
Narwana Leather Round Stool
£225.00

Narwana Leather Round Stool

ATC-NK-NS0303

This suave looking bar stool has a rich tanned leather seat. The heavy dark iron base has a useful foot rest. Ideal for use at a breakfast bar or f...

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£225.00
Country Bench
£695.00

Country Bench

CRG-TC07

Designed for use with our Chinese Country Dining Table, each of these benches will comfortably seat three and will fit perfectly underneath the tab...

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£695.00
Square Stool, Black Lacquer, Clearance Item Save 30%
£445.00
£310.00

Square Stool, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item

CT23DXX

Unlike in other Asian countries, where people continued to sit on the floor centuries later, the Chinese quickly developed higher level seating and...

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£445.00
£310.00
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Red Ceramic Stool with Chaffinches
£145.00

Ceramic Chinese Stool, Red With Chaffinches

XAC-HS20266

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

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£145.00
Red Ceramic Stool
£195.00

Red Ceramic Stool

XAC16R

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

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£195.00

Create an eye catching feature with our Chinese stools and benches

From the perfect place for your favourite lamp, through to occasional seating or somewhere to put drinks, Chinese stools and benches don’t have to be reserved for the dining room. Our collection includes simple rustic designs, alongside elegant lacquered pieces and stunning ceramic stools. You’ll find that our range includes both new and antique items: antique items offer the ideal way to bring a touch of history into your home, whilst our new furniture items are made from reclaimed timber using traditional oriental joinery techniques. Our antique pieces are carefully sourced by us from China and are chosen for their traditional elegance and history. Here at Shimu you’ll find that we also offer a wide range of Chinese furniture and Asian-inspired accessories for your home; from Chinese dining tables and oriental dressing tables, through to bed frames, kitchenware, lighting, soft furnishings and more.

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