Chinese Stools and Benches

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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 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 bright, colourful ceramic stool is in a red glaze and decorated with wonderful paintings of peacocks and pink blossom. Great as a colourful ac...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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