Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool Faux Bois Tree Trunk Red Glazed Pottery A
Item Description
This is a highly unique and sculptural vintage Chinese ceramic garden stool (also perfect as a plant stand or accent side table) featuring a captivating "Faux Bois" (Tree Trunk) organic design.
An inspection of the interior and unpainted areas reveals the stool's original historical finish: a beautiful, traditional multi-color Sancai/Majolica-style drip glaze in rich greens, ambers, and blues. The exterior has been professionally and evenly over-painted in a striking, vibrant shade of Chinese Red—the ultimate symbolic color in Chinese culture representing good fortune, joy, and prosperity. This seamless, high-quality custom paint job accentuates the heavy bark-like textures, turning a classic rustic design into a bold, contemporary statement piece.
The hollow interior displays a hand-incised artisan mark ("A") near the rim. Perfect for adding an eclectic, organic, and oriental art-vibe to any living room, sunroom, or covered patio.
Size & Weight
- Overall Dimensions: Approx. 11.5"L x 11.5"W x 17"H
- Seat Diameter: Approx. 11" Dia
- Item Weight: Approx. 19.7 lbs (Very thick, heavy, high-fired pottery)
Materials
- High-Fired Ceramic / Pottery: Solid, heavy earthenware.
- Finish: Original interior multi-color drip glaze with a professional-grade matte/satin red lacquer-style painted exterior.
Condition Report
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Vintage with Repair:
- There is a crack on one of the bottom legs/roots that has been structurally repaired and stabilized (visible in the detailed interior and lower-edge photos). It stands firm and level on flat surfaces.
- Due to the item's vintage nature and the noted repair, we highly recommend using this piece primarily as a decorative accent table or a plant stand, rather than heavy-duty seating.
- Surface Condition: The red outer paint is incredibly clean and even, with only minor vintage chips/scuffs around the edges where the original green glaze and natural clay peek through, adding genuine character and vintage patina.
- Interior: Features raw kiln-firing marks, minor structural firing lines (not structural cracks), and the prominent handwritten "A" signature. Please review all provided high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition.
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