Seating

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 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...

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

Shanxi, circa 1860 With its thick, single plank top, chunky legs and irregular shaped stretchers, this bench is distinctly rustic in appearance. It...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

Stools and higher level seating were in use throughout China from as early as the Tang dynasty over a thousand years ago, unlike in other Asian cou...

These simply styled benches in solid elm wood go perfectly with our Dining Table in the same range or use one as a low table. The bench is minimali...

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

This simple square stool is not only great for seating, but also works perfectly as a side table, either next to a bed or a sofa. Stools have been ...

Equally useful as a stool or as a side table next to a sofa, the design here is classically Chinese, with a waisted seat and 'horse hoof' feet. Mad...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

This little three legged stool is a classic Chinese design, given a fresh take with a distressed blue lacquer. Great for occasional seating or as a...

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...

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...

This painted ceramic stool shows koi carp, symbolic of good fortune and prosperity in China, swimming amongst waterlilies. Use as a stool or altern...

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

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...