22.5 in. Varro Outdoor Decorative Garden Stool - Luxury Outdoor Living
Details at a Glance
| Dimensions | 18 in. W x 18 in. D x 22.5 in. H |
|---|---|
| Material | Handcrafted ceramic |
| Finish | Powder coated |
| Color Options | Gunmetal or White |
| Indoor / Outdoor Use | Weather resistant for both; store indoors during extended freezing weather |
| Assembly | No assembly required |
| Care | Wipe with damp cloth; avoid chemicals and household cleaners |
Handcrafted ceramic gets a powder-coated finish that stands up to moisture, sun, and the splashes near a pool without the rust you'd see on untreated metal. The Emissary Varro Outdoor Decorative Garden Stool, a 22.5 in. tall ceramic seat and side table in Gunmetal or White, is available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. You can leave it on the patio spring through fall, then bring it onto a covered porch or indoors when temperatures stay below freezing for weeks at a time.
How Does a Powder-Coated Ceramic Finish Handle Rain and UV?
The powder coat bonds to the ceramic surface and resists moisture that would otherwise soak into bare clay and crack through freeze-thaw cycles. It also blocks UV from fading the Gunmetal or White color season after season. You'll wipe down rain or pollen with a damp cloth -- no sealers, no polishing -- and the finish holds its look year after year as long as you don't scrub it with harsh household cleaners that abrade the coating.
Do You Have to Bring a Ceramic Garden Stool Inside for Winter?
You should move it indoors or onto a covered porch during long stretches of freezing weather because water can still work into any hairline cracks in ceramic and expand when it freezes, even with a powder coat on top. In mild winters or when temperatures dip only overnight, the stool can stay outside without issue. For prolonged below-freezing conditions, indoor storage prevents the kind of damage that shortens the life of any ceramic piece left exposed.
Where Does a Drum-Shaped Garden Stool Work Best on a Patio?
The 18 x 18 in. top surface holds a drink tray beside a lounge chair or lifts a potted fern to eye level on a deck. Pair it with pieces from the outdoor accent chairs collection for extra seating when guests arrive, or use two stools flanking an entryway as sculptural bookends. The 22.5 in. height sits between outdoor counter stools and outdoor garden seats, so it doubles as a footrest in front of a deep chair or a pedestal for lanterns along a walkway.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can this ceramic stool stay outside all year?
- It's weather resistant for spring, summer, and fall, but you should store it indoors or on a covered porch during extended periods of freezing weather to prevent freeze-thaw damage to the ceramic.
- Will the powder-coated finish fade in direct sun?
- The powder coat blocks UV and keeps the Gunmetal or White color from fading through multiple seasons of direct sunlight.
- Is a ceramic garden stool suitable for a coastal or salt-air location?
- Yes -- the powder coat resists moisture and salt spray better than bare ceramic or metal, though you should rinse it occasionally to prevent buildup and always follow the winter storage guidance above.
- Can you use a garden stool as a side table?
- Yes, the 18 x 18 in. top surface holds a tray, lamp, stack of books, or drinks, and the ceramic won't rust or stain from condensation rings.
- Does this garden stool require assembly?
- No assembly is required -- it arrives ready to place on your patio or in your entryway.
- How is this delivered?
- Free standard curbside delivery is included to the continental USA; white-glove placement and packaging removal are available upon request for an additional fee.
We recommend a simple and effective cleaning and care regimen for our products.
Use a light application of mild soap and water with a spray bottle or dampened soft cloth to clean the surface of your piece.
Follow with a fresh dry towel to wipe away any excess moisture that remains.