Fortune Garden Stool/Table with a Blue Glaze

The Fortune Garden Stool, finished in a blue glaze. Two side by side make a low table for drinks on the terrace; one alone makes a quiet extra seat.

• Size: 14 in. wide × 18 in. tall
• Material: Handcrafted ceramic, glossy glaze
• Use it as: Extra seat, side table, plant stand or footrest
• Indoors or out: Weather resistant. Bring it inside during freezing weather.
• Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Skip household cleaners, which can dull the finish.
• Arrives ready to use, no assembly.

Garden stools reached European houses with the China trade of the 1700s and 1800s, and they have moved between garden and drawing room ever since.

Found in the Conservatory at Vandermeer Gardens.