EQ3
Bingo Terracotta Stool
CA$299.00CAD
In Stock
The Bingo Terracotta Stool is a low round stool from Canadian brand EQ3, featuring a matte terracotta finish and a base of clustered cylindrical supports. It is intended for indoor use as a seat or occasional coffee table, with a maximum weight capacity of 350 lb. Dimensions are 15 inches (38 cm) wide and 13 inches (33 cm) high; avoid exposure to temperatures below 0°C.
- Color
- Terracotta
- Material
- Terracotta
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Color
Peach
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Small terracotta stool with matte finish, curved trim, and avant-garde base. Suitable for indoor use, can double as a coffee table.
Indoor use, matte terracotta finish, maximum weight capacity 350 lb, can double as a coffee table.
- Color
- Terracotta · orange
- Material
- Terracotta
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15x15x13 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Additional Attributes
- terracotta with matte finish
- indoor use
- maximum weight 350 lb
- can be used as coffee table
- slightly curved trim
- avant-garde base
- small
- natural
- playful
Product Insights
The Bingo Terracotta Stool by EQ3 is a collectible, sculptural piece from a trio that groups into a showpiece coffee table, featuring a three-legged plinth design and unglazed terracotta finish. Its core promise is a versatile, portable stool (19.62 lbs) that supports 350 lbs and works as a side table or plant stand, but the main tradeoff is its fragility—buyers report chipping when dropped, and it requires careful care (soft damp cloth, indoor storage in freezing weather) due to the porous terracotta material.
Verified claims
- Design silhouette
- Three-legged plinth makes Bingo the most open and sculptural stool of the trio.
- Grouping capability
- The trio groups into a showpiece coffee table with a staggered top surface.
- Collectibility
- Bingo, part of a cult-favorite design trio, frequently sells out first.
- Color availability
- Only one finish (terracotta/peach) is available, making the collectible set uniform.
- Finish
- Unglazed finish provides raw, porous feel unlike glazed stools.
- Durability
- Buyers report chipping when stool is dropped or struck.
- Care
- Clean with soft damp cloth only; store indoors during freezing weather.
- Stability
- Double-walled earthenware supports 350 lbs while weighing only 19.6 lbs.
- Weight capacity
- Supports 350 lbs, nearly double typical glazed ceramic stools
- Portability
- Weighing 19.62 lbs, it is easy to reposition and stable on carpets
- Surface uses
- Flat 15-inch top serves as side table, plant stand, bedside, or grouped coffee table.
- Outdoor use
- Suitable for warm-weather outdoor use; store above freezing.
- Demand
- Three-legged Bingo often sells out first among the trio.
- Versatility
- Part of trio that groups into a coffee table; flat top serves as side table or stand.
- Design distinctiveness
- Matte terracotta finish and three-legged plinth; praised by Domino, Azure, Designlines.
- Height
- 13-inch height is 5 inches lower than standard 18-inch garden stools.
- Freeze-thaw
- Porous terracotta cracks if water freezes inside; avoid freezing.
- Outdoor handling
- Weighs 19.62 lb; buyers report it may tip on uneven ground.
- Playful naming
- The Bingo stool is part of the Bingo-Bango-Bongo series, each with its own personality.
- Collectible trio
- The three stools are designed as a mismatched set with different silhouettes and heights.
- Versatile uses
- Designed to function as a side table, plant stand, or grouped coffee table.
Product record
- Title
- Bingo Terracotta Stool
- Brand
- EQ3
- Price
- 299 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to other terracotta stools
- EQ3 increased production by nearly 70% after the 2019 launch to meet demand, and the Bingo regularly sells out, signalling a cult following that can make the stool harder to acquire but also more distinctive than mass-market terracotta options.
- The Bingo's matte, unglazed terracotta delivers a raw, organic texture that contrasts with the glossy glazes on many ceramic garden stools, appealing to those seeking a more natural, artisanal look.
- As one of a trio of intentionally mismatched stools—Bingo (three-legged), Bango and Bongo (pedestal bases)—the piece is designed to be collected in multiples, forming a sculptural coffee table cluster that competitors' standalone drum stools cannot replicate.
- The Bingo's double-walled earthenware structure sets it apart from solid ceramic drum stools, providing a high strength-to-weight ratio that supports 350 lbs while keeping the stool at a manageable 19.62 lbs — easier to reposition than solid ceramic alternatives.
- The Bingo's 13-inch height is significantly shorter than the 18-inch standard of classic ceramic drum stools like the Jonathan Y TBL1013C, positioning it as a low side table or ottoman rather than a traditional extra seat.
- The Bingo stool's 350-pound weight capacity nearly doubles the 195-pound rating of many glazed ceramic garden stools like the Safavieh Ocean Jewel, making it a safer seat for heavier individuals and a more stable surface for heavy decor.
The Bingo, Bango, Bongo design trio
- The alliterative Bingo-Bango-Bongo names are intentional whimsy — each stool is 'infused with its own singular personality' — turning what could be a generic terracotta cylinder into a character piece with a lighthearted, almost cartoonish identity.
- Beyond seating, the generous flat top is expressly pitched as a side table, plant stand, or — when clustered — a showpiece coffee table, giving the Bingo a shape-shifting role that lets it earn its keep in a living room, bedroom, or balcony.
- Since their debut in fall 2019, demand has forced EQ3 to increase inventory by nearly 70%, and the three-legged Bingo is frequently the first to sell out — a signal that this specific shape has become a cult favorite among design enthusiasts.
- Bingo is the only stool in the trio with a shapely three-legged plinth, while Bongo and Bango share a common pedestal-like base — a difference that makes Bingo the visually lighter and more sculptural choice for buyers who want the piece to feel less blocky.
- EQ3 designed the trio to work as a set: when grouped, their flat tops and slight height differences (only a few centimetres apart) create a staggered, sculptural coffee table surface — a configuration Azure magazine calls a 'showpiece coffee table' — that offers more visual interest than a single-block table.
How owners style it and creative uses
- The stool’s wide, 14.8-inch flat top is explicitly noted by Domino for its ability to ‘safely support trays, large vessels, and, of course, people,’ ensuring that when you use it as a makeshift side table for drinks or decor, nothing tips — a functional advantage over narrower pedestal tables.
- Domino’s styling team suggests propping trailing plants on the stool’s 14.8-inch-diameter top to lift them off the floor, letting you admire dangling leaves from above — a simple swap that turns the stool into a display plinth for greenery in early growth stages.
- At 13 inches tall for the Bingo (and a range of 11.5–14.5 inches across the Bango and Bongo siblings), this stool doubles as a nightstand for low platform beds or floor mattresses, its drawer-free, flat top forcing a deliberate, minimal bedside edit of just a book, carafe, and candle.
- Designlines Magazine calls the double-walled terracotta construction ‘sturdy enough to be taken outdoors,’ and Domino recommends it as a ‘solid choice for outdoor patios and balconies’ — positioning the stool as a weather-tolerant accent for temperate balcony styling, as long as it’s brought inside before freezing temperatures.
- Since the fall 2019 launch, EQ3 has increased inventory of the Bingo family by nearly 70% yet Domino readers frequently sell out the stool — a demand pattern that signals cult-following status and means buyers should purchase when it’s in stock rather than waiting for a permanent restock.
Double-walled earthenware and real-world outdoor use
- Earthenware is a low-fire ceramic that absorbs moisture — water absorption can exceed 10% — so when water trapped in the clay freezes, it expands roughly 9% and cracks the piece; this is why the manufacturer stipulates indoor use and avoidance of sub-zero temperatures, and it means the stool can still serve outdoors in warm months if brought inside before the first freeze.
- Editorial features in Domino and Designlines showcase the stool on balconies and patios, calling it 'a solid choice for outdoor', but the product's own care instructions restrict it to above-freezing environments — the resolution is that in climates without frost, the double-walled build is robust enough for outdoor living, while in Canadian winters, it must be stored indoors.
- Since launching in fall 2019, EQ3 increased inventory of the trio by nearly 70% — a rise that suggests the stools have proven both durable and in-demand under real-life use, as repeat orders and word-of-mouth drove the brand to scale production sharply.
- The hollow double-walled build — two separated tiers of clay fired into one piece — allows the stool to support up to 350 lb, keeping its own weight low enough for easy movement between rooms or out to a balcony.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Round, low-height stool with a smooth, slightly concave circular seat and a cluster of vertical cylindrical supports finished in an unglazed terracotta color.
- Seat shapeCircular, low-profile seat with a gently rounded outer rim and a shallow concave top surface.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.38 · w 0.49 · h 0.22 (high) - Surface finishMatte, unglazed-looking surface texture with even coloration and no visible gloss or patterning.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.38 · w 0.49 · h 0.44 (high) - Support constructionCluster of vertical cylindrical supports that rise from the base to meet the underside of the seat; three supports are clearly visible from this frontal view.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.57 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible joinSmooth curved transition where the cylindrical supports meet the rounded underside of the seat, with no visible seams or hardware.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.39 · h 0.19 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a clean pale neutral background with soft, even lighting and a faint cast shadow to the lower right.
- Shot compositionCentered product on a pale neutral backdrop with substantial empty space above the stool, photographed from a slightly elevated frontal angle.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting producing minimal specular highlights and a faint shadow cast to the lower right of the stool.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
terracotta· entire visible stool#C2825E- Seat shapeCircular, low-profile seat with a gently rounded outer rim and a shallow concave top surface.
- 02
Product
A low terracotta-colored stool with a rounded, slightly convex top and a clustered cylindrical-leg base visible at floor level beside a sofa.
- Overall shapeLow, round-top stool with a smooth, slightly convex circular seating surface that transitions into a thick skirt above clustered cylindrical legs.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high) - Leg constructionMultiple short, thick cylindrical legs fused to the underside of the top, forming a compact clustered base rather than separate thin legs.
2 regions
x 0.74 · y 0.78 · w 0.13 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.79 · w 0.06 · h 0.11 (medium) - Surface finishMatte, uniform finish on the visible exterior surfaces with no visible gloss or texture pattern.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high) - OcclusionLeft side of the stool is partially occluded by the sofa arm, showing only the front and right portions of the top and base.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the stool placed on a wooden floor next to a dark blue velvet sofa against a white wall; small tabletop props sit on the stool top.
- Sofa presencePartial view of a dark blue velvet sofa with a padded arm and metal or dark wood leg occupying the left two-thirds of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (high) - FlooringLight to medium wood plank flooring visible under the stool and sofa.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high) - Wall and baseboardSmooth white wall with a white baseboard running along the floor behind the stool.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high) - Tabletop propsSmall objects on the stool top include a small round orange fruit or object, a stack of thin books or notebooks with a yellow cover on top, and a clear drinking glass with a faint blue tint; these are props and not part of the stool.
3 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.64 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.67 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.61 · w 0.07 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from the front/left producing gentle shadows beneath the stool and sofa leg; minimal specular highlights.
- Shot compositionScene is framed vertically with the sofa occupying the left side and the stool positioned near the lower-right corner against the wall.
Colors
matte terracotta· body#A3725C- Overall shapeLow, round-top stool with a smooth, slightly convex circular seating surface that transitions into a thick skirt above clustered cylindrical legs.
- 03
Product
Three low terracotta stools shown from the front on a neutral background. Each stool has a round flat top with a thicker rounded apron and a cylindrical or multi-column base; all surfaces appear matte fired-clay terracotta.
- Left stool overall shapeRound flat top with a slightly convex edge leading to a narrow single cylindrical base that tapers subtly inward at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high) - Center stool overall shapeRound flat top with a pronounced rounded apron and a short, wide cylindrical base producing a squat silhouette.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high) - Right stool overall shapeRound flat top with rounded apron above a tripod-style base formed by three distinct short cylindrical columns grouped together.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high) - Top surface detailEach stool has a smooth, flat circular top with a slight sheen variation from lighting but no visible seams or cushions.
- Material and finishUniform matte fired-clay or terracotta appearance with smooth texture; surfaces show subtle tonal variation from diffuse studio lighting.
- Base differencesThree distinct base forms are visible: a single narrow column (left), a short wide cylinder (center), and three grouped short cylinders (right).
- Visible joins and edgesTransitions between top, rounded apron, and base are smooth and appear molded rather than assembled from separate pieces.Uncertain
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray-to-white background, soft shadows beneath stools, centered composition showing three variants at equal spacing.
- Shot compositionThree stools arranged horizontally and evenly spaced across the lower third of the frame, photographed from a slightly elevated front viewpoint.
- Background and surfaceSeamless pale light gray to white background and floor with soft diffuse shadows under each stool.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadowing beneath and slightly toward the front of each stool.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution photograph with even focus across all three stools and no visible text or labels.
Colors
terracotta· body- Left stool overall shapeRound flat top with a slightly convex edge leading to a narrow single cylindrical base that tapers subtly inward at the bottom.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does the matte terracotta finish scratch or chip easily with regular use?
- The stool is made from durable double-walled earthenware, but as with any terracotta piece, the matte finish can be prone to chipping if dropped or struck against hard surfaces [1]. For regular use, it holds up well, but treat it carefully.
- What is the best way to clean the stool without damaging the matte finish?
- Clean the stool with a soft, damp cloth only. Do not use harsh abrasives or household cleaners, as they can damage the matte finish [1].
- Is the stool heavy enough to stay stable on a rug or carpet, or does it tip easily?
- The stool weighs about 19.62 lbs [1] and has three legs on a 14.8" wide base [2], providing good stability on hard floors. On a rug or carpet it should remain stable due to its weight, but three-legged stools can tip slightly on uneven surfaces.
- Can this stool safely support 350 lb when used as a coffee table (e.g., with a tray or objects placed on top)?
- Yes, the stool has a maximum weight capacity of 350 lbs whether used as a stool or side table [1][2]. It is designed for both purposes, so placing a tray or objects on top is safe within that limit.