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Shanxi, circa 1890 This old elm Chinese stool makes a functional, versatile addition to any room, or could even be used outdoors as extra seating d...

Gansu, circa 1920 Storage boxes like this one were used to hold important papers, books and documents. They were usually decorated with paintings o...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This old Chinese stool showcases traditional craftsmanship with its deep-grained elm construction and time-honoured A-frame shap...

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...

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...

Crafted from elm wood, these vintage stools from the early to mid twentieth century bring a charming rustic feel to any room. With a unique charact...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This simple elm stool represents centuries of Chinese design tradition, made with mortise-and-tenon joints and splayed legs supp...

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

Shandong, circa 1950 These old jars date from the mid 20th century and would have been used originally to store oil. In a dark stone and with a han...

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 These cute little stools were originally used by farmhands or other workers for simple, portable seating. Each one varies slight...

Shandong, circa 1950 These simple, large stone jars were used for storing oil or other liquids in Shandong province, south of Beijing. Dating from...

Beijing, circa 1950 These interesting wooden cylindrical containers actually started life as the hubs for wooden carts. They still have the origina...