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

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

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...

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 1920 Used throughout China for everyday seating, these wooden stools have a lovely, rustic character brought out by the weathered woo...

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

Anhui, circa 1860 This ornate, beautifully carved chair would have been used originally by a shop owner, placed outside the shop for seating and wi...