Japanese Garden Stools
Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.
Said to have been brought into the design world through a Buddhist tradition of utilizing tree stumps and large smooth rocks as seats in a garden, Japanese garden stools have been modernized in the sense that they can be styled indoors and out. Due to the often glazed and intricate patterns and designs on Asian garden stools, they can fit seamlessly in any living space or patio to introduce fresh colors and textures.
Our Picks
Floral Design Japanese Garden Stools
Bungalow Rose
18 inches in height, this Japanese garden stool is drum-style crafted out of ceramic with a soft green base color covered in bluebirds and blooming flowers. There are a few decorative cut-outs on the top and sides, and the entire piece is water-resistant and stackable.
$124.99
Designer Advice:
Add a sense of sophisticated and earthy elegance to your living space with this floral design zen garden stool. You can set it beside any neutral-toned sofa or armchair to add some texture and color. Plus, due to the practical design, it also doubles as a mini table to set a cup of coffee on, if needed.
White Square Japanese Garden Stool
Crafted in the shape of a traditional Asian lantern, this creamy white Japanese garden stool features an angular silhouette with an intricate repeating pierced design on all four sides. It has a water-resistant glossy finish and can be used outdoors or in.
Tall Light Aqua Zen Garden Stool
Safavieh
Delicate and charming, this 15.5-inch zen garden stool features a signature Imperial scroll style in a hypnotizing light teal. It’s crafted from ceramic with a drum-style base that curves upwards to a smooth top.
$91.99
$111.04
Designer Advice:
If you have a meditation nook at home and are on the hunt for Japanese garden stools to add a sense of purpose as well as unique texture, this Asian garden stool could make the ideal addition. You can rest a cup of tea or your journal on it while you sit in a comfortable chair or even on a pillow perch on the ground, as it works with any number of home decor styles.
Intricately Patterned Asian Garden Stools
Mistana™
Featuring a varied geometric pattern on a ceramic drum-shaped unit, this 18-inch tall zen garden stool can hold up to 275 pounds in weight and possesses a smooth top. It’s also water-resistant, which makes it suitable for outdoor use.
Cherry Blossom Garden Stools Amazon
happimess
Representative of new life and renewal, this royal blue and white Japanese garden stool is nearly 18 inches tall, featuring a beautiful cherry blossom pattern across the entire unit. The urn-shaped seat is finished with a spill-proof glaze as well.
Designer Advice:
Place this ceramic garden stool in the corner of any living space to bring a sense of refined elegance and wonder. You can put a favorite plant on top to get some sun or use it as a resting spot for your current reading collection in your bedroom.
