EQ3
Bongo Terracotta Large Stool
The Bongo Terracotta Large Stool by EQ3 is a minimalist indoor stool made of terracotta with a matte finish. It functions as a seat or occasional coffee table, supporting up to 350 lb. Dimensions are 14 inches wide and 14.5 inches high; it is recommended for indoor use only and should not be exposed to temperatures below 0°C.
- Color
- Terracotta
- Material
- Terracotta
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Specifications
A minimalist terracotta stool with a matte finish and curved seat on a wide pedestal base. Can also be used as a coffee table.
Can be used as stool or coffee table. Suitable for indoor use. Maximum weight capacity 350 lb. Dimensions: 14" wide, 14.5" high.
- Color
- Terracotta · orange
- Material
- Terracotta
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Additional Attributes
- minimalist
- curved trim
- wide pedestal base
- terracotta orange
- matte finish
- indoor use
- multifunctional as stool or coffee table
- maximum weight 350 lb
Product Insights
EQ3's Bongo Terracotta Large Stool reimagines the Chinese garden stool as a Canadian modernist icon, offering a 14-inch double-walled matte terracotta piece that weighs 24 lbs yet supports 350 lbs. At $299 CAD, it undercuts premium European designer stools while providing a versatile warm neutral that pairs with light Scandinavian or dark earth tones. It functions as seating, side table, coffee table cluster, nightstand, entry perch, or decorative accent. The matte finish resists fingerprints and develops a natural patina over time, but requires gentle care—wipe with a soft damp cloth only—and must be kept indoors to avoid freezing and cracking from moisture absorption.
Verified claims
- Cultural references
- Reinterprets Chinese garden stools and classical pedestals through EQ3's Canadian modernist lens.
- Material authenticity
- Double-walled matte terracotta stool that develops a natural patina and has a planted 24-lb heft.
- Versatility
- The Bongo Terracotta Large Stool can be used as seating or a coffee table, and it also works as a side table; its compact 14-inch footprint, matte terracotta finish, and warm neutral color make it a versatile piece.
- Price positioning
- At $299 CAD, the stool undercuts comparable European designer stools while offering higher weight capacity and a premium matte finish.
- Construction
- The Bongo Terracotta Large Stool is made of double-walled earthenware and supports 350 lb while weighing about 24 lbs.
- Multi-purpose use
- Functions as a stool, side table, clustered coffee table, nightstand, entry perch, or decorative accent.
- Style pairing
- Warm neutral terracotta pairs with light Scandinavian or dark earth tones; updates the Chinese garden stool archetype.
- Stability
- Supports 350 lbs yet weighs only 24 lbs for stable seating and easy moving.
- Cleaning
- Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth; no household cleaners or sealing required.
- Freeze risk
- Avoid freezing temperatures; ambient moisture can freeze and crack the stool.
- Aging
- Develops a patina from handling; color is intrinsic and may deepen over time.
- Surface performance
- Matte finish resists fingerprints and provides a subtle grip for objects on top.
- Care
- Only water and a soft cloth should be used to clean the matte terracotta surface.
- Freeze limitation
- The stool must be kept indoors; the terracotta can absorb moisture that freezes and cracks it below 0°C.
- Indoor use
- Suitable for indoor use only and must stay in a climate-controlled space.
- Colorfastness
- The terracotta color is fired into the clay and will not fade from indirect indoor light; it may deepen only where the surface burnishes from use.
- Surface stability
- The 14-inch diameter top is stable enough to function as a low occasional table, and the matte finish gives objects on top a bit of grip.
- Comfort
- The seat is firm, unpadded terracotta, so it is best for brief perching rather than long lounging; EQ3 does not publish a matching cushion or pad for this stool, so a generic round cushion is the route for added comfort.
- Color appearance
- In person, the terracotta reads as a warm, earthy brown-orange rather than a bright saturated orange, because the matte raw finish mutes the tone under indoor light.
- Drink and book stability
- The 350 lb capacity, wide pedestal-style base, and roughly 24 lb weight give the stool a low center of gravity that handles a tray of drinks or a small stack of books without tipping in normal use; the double-walled earthenware construction adds heft and resists sliding around on the floor.
- Humidity resistance
- Keep it in a consistently dry, indoor spot. Brief bathroom humidity is unlikely to be a problem, but a steamy, poorly ventilated bathroom or any prolonged dampness is not ideal for porous terracotta.
Product record
- Title
- Bongo Terracotta Large Stool
- Brand
- EQ3
- Price
- 299 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
Minimalist seating that doubles as decor
This long, minimalist stool can serve as extra indoor seating, with a maximum weight capacity of 350 lb. Its slightly curved seat trim and wide pedestal-style base are designed to add character to your indoor decor even when it isn't being sat on.[1]
Adding a bold accent to indoor decor
This terracotta orange stool can serve as a statement piece in an indoor space, with its minimalist design and pedestal-like base adding character and dimension to a room's decor. It's intended for indoor use, so keep it away from temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius.[1]
A stool that doubles as a coffee table
According to the retailer, this terracotta stool can also serve as a coffee table if you want it to. That makes it a flexible piece for a living space where extra seating and a surface to set things on can share one spot.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Bongo Terracotta Large Stool: Choose this if you want a minimalist terracotta accent piece with a rounded, mushroom-like silhouette and pedestal-style base, in a terracotta orange hue the retailer describes as giving a raw look. Standing about 14 inches wide and 14.5 inches tall with a 350 lb maximum weight, it can also serve as a coffee table. Note it is recommended for indoor use only, and it should be kept away from temperatures below 0°C.[1,2] | Bango Terracotta Small Stool: Choose this if you want a low, minimalist stool in a matte terracotta finish that can double as a side table or coffee table. Made from durable double-walled earthenware with a pedestal-like base, it stands 11.5 inches tall and 16 inches wide with a 350 lb weight capacity. It is recommended for indoor use, and exposure to temperatures below 0°C should be avoided.[3,4] | Bingo Terracotta Stool: Choose this if you want a small, playful accent piece: a low, round stool made of durable, double-walled earthenware with three cylindrical legs and a warm terracotta matte finish. Its wide, flat top (13 inches high, with a 350-pound weight capacity) lets it double as a side table, plant stand, or—even grouped with others—a coffee table. Note it is recommended for indoor use and should avoid temperatures below 0°C, though one reviewer considers it sturdy enough to take outdoors.[5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Single-piece terracotta-colored stool with a rounded, mushroom-like seat and a straight cylindrical base, shown from a frontal view on a white background.
- Overall shapeRounded top seat with a convex upper surface that transitions into a narrower cylindrical base, producing a mushroom or bongo-like silhouette.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.24 · w 0.58 · h 0.53 (high) - Top surfaceFlat-to-slightly-convex circular seating surface with smooth matte finish and subtle radial shading toward the center.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Seat rim and skirtThick rounded rim that curves down into the upper skirt area; the skirt forms a continuous rounded band around the top of the base.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Base geometryStraight cylindrical base with slightly inward curvature near the top where it meets the skirt; base appears hollow at the very bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface textureUniform fine matte texture consistent with unglazed or matte-coated terracotta; no visible gloss highlights.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.28 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high) - Base edge detailsSmall rounded cutouts or drainage notches visible at the front lower rim, evenly spaced along the bottom edge.
3 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.35 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.55 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a white seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow beneath the stool; frontal, centered composition.
- Background and stagingNeutral white seamless background and floor with no additional props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing a subtle soft-edged shadow directly below and slightly to the right of the stool.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - View framingProduct centered in frame and shown from a near-frontal viewpoint with slight top-down angle that reveals the seat surface.
- Image qualitySharp focus on product with no visible text or labels; colors appear neutral and true to the object.
Colors
matte terracotta· body#C28562- Overall shapeRounded top seat with a convex upper surface that transitions into a narrower cylindrical base, producing a mushroom or bongo-like silhouette.
- 02
Product
Three matte terracotta-colored stools shown side by side on a white background; each stool has a rounded, slightly convex seat and a distinct cylindrical-base configuration (single column, short wide column, and three small legs).
- Left stool profileStool with a rounded, slightly convex circular seat that flares outward into a narrow neck then continues into a single straight cylindrical base (one central column). Surface appears smooth and matte terracotta clay.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.53 · w 0.28 · h 0.21 (high) - Center stool profileStool with a wide, low circular seat that transitions into a short, slightly tapered cylindrical base (short wide column). Top is slightly convex and surface appears smooth and matte terracotta clay.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.50 · w 0.27 · h 0.24 (high) - Right stool profileStool with a rounded seat similar in profile to the others but supported by three short, equally spaced cylindrical legs clustered under the seat rather than a single central column; legs are visible as three rounded vertical forms.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.50 · w 0.26 · h 0.25 (high) - Material and finishAll visible stools appear to be made of a smooth, unglazed or matte-finish terracotta material with an even, slightly warm orange-brown tone and minimal surface texture.
- Seat surfaceTop of each stool is a shallow convex disc with a seamless edge transitioning into the body; seat surfaces show even color and no visible seams or cushions.
- Cast shadows and contact pointsSoft, short shadows are visible beneath each stool indicating they sit on a flat white surface; small gaps or shadowed notches at the base bottoms are visible where the base meets the floor.
Other
Studio product shot with even diffuse lighting on a seamless white background showing three stools in a single row; minimal shadows and no props or text.
- Shot compositionThree stools arranged in a horizontal row, evenly spaced and centered horizontally in the frame with generous white space above and below.
- Background and surfaceUniform white seamless background and white floor surface with no visible texture or props.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination across the stools and gentle soft shadows directly beneath each piece.
- Image limitationsNo legible text or labels visible anywhere in the image; image shows only exterior views of the three stools.
Colors
terracotta· stool body (all three stools)#B97C5E- Left stool profileStool with a rounded, slightly convex circular seat that flares outward into a narrow neck then continues into a single straight cylindrical base (one central column). Surface appears smooth and matte terracotta clay.
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- Brand
- EQ3
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