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 ...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...