Benches & Stools
Stools were the primary seating in most Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) homes, chairs being reserved for the very wealthy. They often contained space for storage as well.
Benches were more commonly found in public places such as theatres and temples. Generally speaking, older stools and benches are lower to the ground and became higher with successive years and European influence.
Style, shape and joinery techniques varied by region and province. These regional differences coupled with woods used help us identify age and province of origin for most of these antique Chinese stools and benches.
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19th Century Gentlemen’s Bench
Antique Chinese gentlemen's bench from the late 19th century scholar's library.
From the Shanxi Chinese Province
Made from poplar wood.
Measures 33 3/4" high x 75 3/4" wide x 20" deep.
Shipping approximately: $298
19th Century Shanxi Ming Stool
Shanxi Ming style stool
One drawer; 21" high x 18" square
Elmwood and Poplar circa 1850.
Shipping (info): $80.00 Item stwj580
THIS ITME IS SOLD
Chinese Elmwood Country Stools
A selection of Elmwood country stools from rural China. These antique Chinese stools are approximately 50 years old.
19" to 21" high.
Shipping (info): $28.75 Item: st3
Ming Elmwood Bench
Ming-style hardwood bench circa 1850 or older. This Chinese antique bench is in original condition with great old lacquer patina. Nearly impossible to find an item like this for any price in China nowadays!
This bench is from the Zhejiang Province in Southern China.
21.5" high x 49.5" wide x 12" deep
Shipping (info): $150 Item: bej8
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