|
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.
|