At first, the stool was not the stool we are sitting on today, but a pedal, which is equivalent to pedaling. As a seat, it is a matter of the future. This kind of seat became more common in the Song Dynasty. On the seat, the stool is slightly lower than the chair. There are many forms of stools in Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as generous stools, rectangular stools, benches, round stools, pentagonal stools and plum blossom stools.

Stools, originally used for sitting, were used more in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Put it on both sides of the bed as a footstool; Put it next to the cabinet, which has several functions of flowers, placing potted flowers and bonsai. As for the high top wall cabinet at home, you can't take things until you climb high. In the temple, as a meditation seat, the stool sitting surface here is generally wide and short, with simple and elegant shape. The stools used by farmers are rough and simple, with thick legs and simple and sturdy appearance.