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.

Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Stools New
€1.275,95

Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Stools

ATC-TA-1200124

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

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€1.275,95
Wooden Stool with Curved Seat New
€225,95

Wooden Stool with Curved Seat

ATC-TA-0800422

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...

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€225,95
Narrow Elm Chinese Stool New
€201,95

Narrow Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1100923

Shanxi, circa 1870 This charming Chinese stool features a narrow A-frame design, with a small square shaped seat that extends over the four legs. A...

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€201,95
Rustic Elm Chinese Stool New
€299,95

Rustic Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1340723

Shanxi, circa 1890 This rustic elm Chinese stool features a timeless A-frame design, with a seat that extends over sturdy moulded legs, supported b...

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€299,95
Curved Elm Chinese Stool Sold
€323,95

Curved Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1450823

Shanxi, circa 1890 This delightful Chinese stool is in a style rarely seen, with a highly unusual trapezium shaped seat, with the front and rear sl...

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€323,95
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Antique Chinese Cloud Stool New
€201,95

Antique Chinese Cloud Stool

ATC-TA-1451021

Shanxi, circa 1890 Cloud Stool This unusual antique Chinese stool boasts a versatile design that could have a variety of uses - from a side table n...

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€201,95
Antique Elm Chinese Stool New
€213,95

Antique Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1620623

Shanxi, circa 1890 This traditional Chinese stool is highly versatile for both indoor and outdoor use, with a natural, deep grained elm wood finish...

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€213,95
Wide Elm Chinese Stool New
€274,95

Wide Elm Chinese Stool

ATC-TA-1830523

Shanxi, circa 1870 This wide wooden stool would make a versatile addition to any interior, or could be used outdoors for extra seating during good ...

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€274,95
Elm Wood Antique Bench New
€518,95

Elm Wood Antique Bench

ATC-TA-1691123

Shanxi, circa 1870 In a traditional Chinese style that has been in use for centuries, this elm wood bench serves as a multifunctional piece for use...

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€518,95
Elm Antique Chinese Bench New
€543,95

Elm Antique Chinese Bench

ATC-TA-67042211

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...

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€543,95
Antique Elm Wood Bench New
€543,95

Antique Elm Wood Bench

ATC-TA-6704224

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...

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€543,95
Ceramic Chinese Stool, Teal with Lotus Flowers
€177,95

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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€177,95
Chinese Elm Bench with Stretchers
€665,95

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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€665,95
Reclaimed Elm Bench X Base
€619,95

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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€619,95
Medium Rustic Chinese Stool
€91,95

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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€91,95
Pair of Narrow Chinese Antique Elm Benches
€2.435,95

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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€2.435,95
Ceramic Stool with Willow Landscape
€177,95

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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€177,95
Single Elm Stool Sold
€396,95

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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€396,95
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Elm Wood Antique Bench Sold
€604,95

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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€604,95
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Chinese Grey Stools
€1.092,95

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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€1.092,95
Small Wooden Chinese Stool
€72,95

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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€72,95
Blue and White Ceramic Stool with Rambling Rose
€177,95

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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€177,95
Red Ceramic Stool with Peacocks
€323,95

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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€323,95
Orange Ceramic Stool with Peonies
€323,95

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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€323,95
Green Ceramic Stool, Birds and Flowers
€323,95

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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€323,95
Pale Blue Ceramic Stool, Birds and Flowers
€323,95

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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€323,95
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Stool
€299,95

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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€299,95
Painted Chinese Temple Drum
€335,95

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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€335,95
Ceramic Chinese Stool, Green With Hummingbirds
€177,95

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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€177,95
Lacquer Bench
€238,95

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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€238,95
Narwana Ribbed Leather Footstool
€268,95

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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€268,95
Narwana Leather Round Stool
€274,95

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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€274,95
Red Ceramic Stool with Chaffinches
€177,95

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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€177,95
Red Ceramic Stool
€238,95

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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€238,95
Black Ceramic Stool
€238,95

Chinese Ceramic Stool, Black

XAC16B

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

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€238,95
Dragon Ceramic Stool
€299,95

Dragon Ceramic Stool

XAC-18013

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

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€299,95
Ceramic Stool, Blue and White
€299,95

Ceramic Stool, Blue and White

XAC-16BL

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

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€299,95
White Ceramic Stool
€238,95

White Ceramic Stool

XAC16W

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

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€238,95
Chinese Stone Stool
€421,95

Stone Stool

ASC-SS001

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...

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€421,95
Glazed Ceramic Stool
€286,95

Glazed Ceramic Stool

XAC-MY-GZ1

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

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€286,95
Ceramic Stool with Koi
€177,95

Ceramic Stool with Koi

XAC-HS19849

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

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€177,95
Ceramic Stool with Butterflies
€177,95

Ceramic Chinese Stool, Green With Butterflies

XAC-HS19848

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...

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€177,95
Ceramic Stool with Peacock
€177,95

Ceramic Stool with Peacock

XAC-HS18675

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...

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€177,95
Loko Stool
from €207,95

Loko Stool

ATC-NK-LS0601

These Loko stools combine a lovely rustic iron framework base with a hand carved, solid mango wood top. The shaping of the seat gives real comfort ...

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from €207,95
Bench
€726,95

Bench

CAY-TC11

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...

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€726,95
Dressing Stool
€335,95

Dressing Stool

CAY-TC09

This lovely little wooden stool is designed for use with our Dressing Table in the same range but could also be used for occasional seating in any ...

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€335,95
Round Stool, Blue Lacquer
€238,95

Round Stool, Blue Lacquer

CHS-TL-344

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...

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€238,95
Rounded Top Stool
€286,95

Rounded Top Stool

ATC-CF-A33

Shanxi, circa 1910 This simple stool is in elm and comes from Shanxi in central China. It has a thick plank top with a wonderful weathered, rustic ...

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€286,95

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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