This elegant vintage Chinese garden seat features a classic blue and white porcelain glaze with a beautifully hand-painted design of cranes in flight and among lotus ponds. The imagery—symbolizing longevity, peace and purity in Chinese culture—is executed in flowing cobalt tones that evoke the timeless appeal of Ming and Qing Dynasty ceramic traditions.

Perforated top and side medallions add authenticity and visual texture, while the drum shape and pierced details also serve a functional role in ventilation and drainage, originally designed for outdoor use in Chinese gardens. Today, this versatile piece works beautifully indoors as a side table, plant stand or accent seat.

Porcelain garden seats date back to the Tang and Song Dynasties, with their form evolving for both decorative and practical use in Chinese courtyards and pavilions. This 20th-century interpretation blends traditional symbolism with export-era craftsmanship, making it a desirable collectible and a versatile decor element in both classic and modern interiors.

Measures: 12" dia x 18.5"h

Fragile, Store Pickup Only

This item is available for in-store pick up. Please contact us for pick up location. For large items, delivery is available with Monogram Logistics.

Furniture Delivery

Patina recommends Monogram Logistics for local furniture delivery.

Their white-glove delivery includes bringing all items into your room of choice, unpacking, and removing packing material. Delivery may incur an additional fee for more than one flight of stairs, heavy items and the removal or moving of your own furniture.

Please contact Monogram Logistics at 703-835-0967 or fill out the "Contact Us" form under the "Delivery" tab on this website to request a day and time. Monogram’s customer service manager will provide you with a delivery quote and schedule you for delivery.

The delivery crew will call you when they are on their way, approximately 1/2 hour prior to arriving.

Please call Monogram Logistics 24 hours in advance at 703-835-0967 if you need to cancel or reschedule your delivery.

Customer Self Pick-Up

If you choose to pick-up your purchase, please be sure to bring enough manpower to move your items into your vehicle. Remember to bring sufficient blankets/bubble wrap/rope if necessary. Patina is not responsible for any damage incurred with your move. We request that all purchases be picked up within 1 week from date of purchase.