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I was in Pier One the other day (a desperate quest for a patio table was sending me into every single store I saw) and spotted this one, which I really loved actually. Online it doesn't look great; the accent color stands out too much, but the color in person was really rich. But I walked away, full of Pier One snobbery. Too bad it's made of MDF instead of ceramic--if it weren't I might swallow my pride and get one for my new grey living room.

You can find these same stools (or at least very similar ones) for about a third the price from eBay seller DestinAsian:

http://stores.ebay.com/DestinASIAN-Home_Ceramic-Garden-Stool_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ9510481QQftidZ2QQtZkm

I recently bought one in lime green. It arrived within days and is just lovely.

All the best,

Leah

u can get it really cheap in asia. no one really buys there over here though.

I just bought a white one, originally for my bathroom to use as a table by my tub, but it looks so great I may have to move it to the living room. I remember you used to be able to buy these at those giant outlet stores for $20 or so. Wish those outlet stores were still around

I love these too, but can anyone explain why they are so expensive?

joser--
What price would you consider fair? Just, honestly, curious.

And Leah, while you can indeed get them cheaper online, I find the unique character of the glaze on each to make me want to see the exact one, in person, before I'd by.

There's a great store in DUMBO, an import store (lord only knows where I put their card!) - one of the first streets running perpendicular to the river, only a block or two up from it in a warehouse space - that was chock full of awesome Asian imports at really good prices.

West Elm has a similar type of thing - a Moroccan ceramic stool - their site is temporarily down right now so I can't look it up, but I believe it was under $200.

Becky

Patrick-- good question. A design-y chair/stool under $70 I would consider a good deal.

I found several at HomeGoods in NC ... Identical to the blue above, but in very pale green. It's beautiful. FOR $49. I was so excited. They also had gold and silver. No thanks.