3 Types of Metal Stools You’ll Love in 2020

Struggling to find the best modern bar stool(s) for your purposes? Are you a lover of the metallic modern taste and strong stool construction? Check the following three types of metal stools on trend, i.e. wood seat stools, metal counter stools, and swivel bar stools. Each type comes with models for your reference. Should you have any special concerns about stool buying, check the frequently asked questions and answers at the end of this article for help. Get started now!

#1: Wood Seat Metal Stools

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Bar Stools without Backs/Arms, Set of 4pcs, 66.5cm/26" Seat Height, Carbonized/Dark Firwood Seats, Metal Legs, Capable of 150kg/331lb, Fit for 91.5-96.5cm/36-38” Table/Counter/Bar

Features:

Comfortable: Sitting on a solid firwood seat, you can enjoy a relaxing time with your family or at a pub. Backless bar stools with footrests on all sides for added comfort.   

Sturdy: 4-leg support systems with iron/wood structures and X-brace reinforcement bars. Each durable furniture bar stool is capable of a weight capacity up to 150kg/331lb.

Stackable: Sleek bar stools sold in a set of 4 pieces. Can be easily piled up in any corner for small space storage convenience. Plastic cushion pads attached to each X-brace bar to protect seat surface from accidental abrasion when stacked.   

Versatile: These multipurpose bar stools can convert to dining chairs for home kitchen use. You can also use them for restaurant, office, shop, dorm, party and KTV room.

Modern: With elegant black frames and carbonized dark wood seats, these contemporary bar stools blend with any décor. Tapered plastic feet are made for floor protection from scratches.  

Specifications:

Seat height: 66.5cm/26"

Materials: solid firwood, coated iron

Weight capacity (max.): 150kg/331lb

Seat sizes: Length/Width: 31cm/12.2”; Thickness: 2cm/0.8”

Overall dimensions: 40x40x66.5cm/15.7x15.7x26.2'' (LxWxH)

Assembly & Care

No assembly is needed: All the stools come in pre-assembled condition. They are ready to use as soon as you open the package.

Easy daily care for all surfaces: Metal frames and wood seats are treated with water-resistant finish. Wet cloth and mild cleanser are all you need for cleaning.    

#2: Metal Counter Stools

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Bar Stools without Backrests/Arms, x4pcs, 76.5cm/30" Seat Height, Metal Legs/Seats, with Drain Holes, Capable of 150kg/331lb, Fit for 101.5-106.5cm/40-41.9” Home/Commercial Table/Counter/Bar Use

Features:

All-purpose: Industrial style stackable modern stools are great for home and commercial use. Beautiful additions to your kitchen, garden, restaurant, pub and more.

Convenient: Full metal stools come with smooth seat holes in the middle for convenience/durability. Easy to get each stool off the stack. Effective to drain water for rust prevention.

Stackable: Sold in a set of 4 pieces, these space-saving stool chairs can be stacked together in a pile. Plastic cushion pads attached to each X-brace bar to protect seat surface from accidental abrasion when stacked.  

Reliable: Strong full metal construction and X-brace reinforcement designed to last for years. These hard-wearing bar stools have each piece hold up to 150kg/331lb weight.

Comfy: Well-polished surface is good to touch. Footrests on all sides offer you additional seating comfort. Tapered plastic feet intend for quiet moving and necessary floor protection.   

Specifications:

Seat height: 76.5cm/30"

Seat length/width: 30.5/12”

Weight capacity (max.): 150kg/331lb

Color: black and metal available

Overall dimensions: 42.5x42.5x76.5cm/16.7x16.7x30" (LxWxH)

Assembly & Care

No assembly is needed: All the stools come in preassembled condition. They are ready to use as soon as you open the package.

Easy daily care for all surfaces: Full metal frames and seats are treated with water-resistant finish. Wet cloth and mild cleanser are all you need for cleaning.

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Backless Bar Stools without Armrests, 4pcs, 61cm/24" Seat Height, Metal Legs/Seats, Drain Holes for Rust Resistance, Capable of 150kg/331lb, Fit for 86-91cm/ 33.9-35.8” Table/Counter/Bar

Features:

Lightweight design: These metal bar stools weigh about 16.2kg/35.7lb in total and less than 4.1kg/9lb for each. Won’t tip over. You can move them around with ease.

Metallic elegance: Fashionable bar stools come with modern letter A-shaped structure and luxurious metal color. They can go with a variety of contemporary home décor styles.  

Reinforced construction: These strong bar stools are built of fine metal frames. X-brace reinforcement bars for extra strength. Weight capacity up to 150kg/331lb.   

Stackable storage: Coming in a set of 4 pieces. Plastic cushion pads attached to each X-brace bar to protect seat surface from accidental abrasion when stacked. Drain holes for easy unpacking and rust prevention.  

Comfortable seating: Attractive color finish. Smooth body treatment. Commodious footrest on each side. Noise-cancelling plastic feet. Take advantage of all these and call it a day!      

Specifications:

Seat height: 61cm/24"

Seat length/width: 30.5/12”

Weight capacity (max.): 150kg/331lb

Color: metal, black and silver available

Overall dimensions: 40x40x76.5cm/15.7x15.7x24" (LxWxH)

Assembly & Care

No assembly is needed: All the stools come in preassembled condition. They are ready to use as soon as you open the package.

Easy daily care for all surfaces: Full metal frames and seats are treated with water-resistant finish. Wet cloth and mild cleanser are all you need for cleaning.

#3: Swivel Bar Stools

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Breakfast Bar Stools x 2pcs, Extra Large 41cm/ 16.1’’ Diameter Baseplates for More Stability, Seat Width: 43.5cm/17.1”, Seat Depth: 38cm/15”, Adjustable Seat Height: 55-76cm/21.7-30", Capable of 150kg/331lb, Fit for 80-106cm/31.5-41.7” Table/Counter/Bar 

Features:

Stable: Extra large 41cm/16.1" diameter baseplates for added stability. Plastic anti-slip base rings for floor protection. Galvanized steel bar stools won’t tip over.

Industrial-strength: Passed the industrial Drop Test-Dynamic and Stability tests. The sturdy bar stools upholstered swivel are capable of weight up to 150kg/331lb.  

Comfortable: Sponge padded PU swivel stool seats with backrests and footrests. You can easily adjust the seat heights from 55cm/21.7” to 76cm/30" with handles beneath the seats.  

Safe: BIFMA X5.1:2017-certified bar stools come with SGS-marked gas lifts. Safety test report No.: 68190180156001. Sleek design adjustable swivel bar stools safe to use for all.   

Multipurpose: These height adjustable stools are ideal for both adults and kids. Can be used for home and commercial purposes. You can place them in your kitchen, bar and pub.

Specifications:

Adjustable seat height: 55-76cm/21.7-30"

Seat sizes: Width: 43.5cm/17.1”, Depth: 38cm/15”

Extra large baseplate diameter: 41cm/ 16.1’’

Weight capacity (max.): 150kg/331lb

Overall dimensions: 43.5x49.5x(92-113)cm/17.1x19.5x(36.2-44.5) " (WxDepthxH)

Assembly & Care

Simple setup: Graphic instructions illustrate step-by-step assembly for your easy reference. It usually takes 30 minutes to finish one stool, depending on how handy you are with tools.  

Easy daily care: Smooth surface metal frames and seats are treated with water-resistant finish. Wet cloth and mild cleanser are all you need for overall cleaning.

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Bar Stools with Backs/Armrests, x2pcs, Safe-to-Use Extra Large 41cm/16.1" Diameter Baseplates for More Stability, Adjustable Seat Height: 55-76cm/21.7-30", Seat Width: 43.5cm/17.1”, Depth: 38cm/15”, Capable of 150kg/331lb, Fit for 80.5-106.5cm/31.7-41.9” Table/Counter/Bar 

Features:

Super comfortable: Back bar stools feature backrests, footrests and armrests for your complete seating comfort. Double-sewn sponge-padded PU seats with added durability/strength.

Heavy duty: Galvanized steel stools come with extra large 41cm/16.1" diameter baseplates for added stability. Sold in a 2-piece set, each has a weight capacity up to 150kg/331lb.

Swivel adjustable: SGS-marked gas lifts allow safe height adjustment. You can use the handles beneath the swivel seats to adjust the seat heights from 55cm/21.7” to 76cm/29.9".

All safe: BIFMA X5.1:2017-certified bar stools come with SGS-marked gas lifts. Safety test report No.: 68190180156001. Sleek design adjustable swivel bar stools safe to use for all.

Multipurpose: Bar stools upholstered swivel are ideal for both adults and kids. Can be used for home and commercial purposes. You can place them in your kitchen, bar and pub.

Specifications:

Adjustable seat height: 55-76cm/21.7-30"

Seat: Width: 43.5cm/17.1”, Depth: 38cm/15”

Extra large baseplate diameter: 41cm/ 16.1"

Weight capacity (max.): 150kg/331lb

Overall dimensions: 52.5x49.5x(92-113)cm/20.7x19.5x(36.2-44.5)'' (WxDepthxH)

Assembly & Care

Simple setup: Graphic instructions illustrate step-by-step assembly for your easy reference. It usually takes 30 minutes to finish one stool, depending on how handy you are with tools.  

Easy daily care: Smooth surface metal frames and seats are treated with water-resistant finish. Wet cloth and mild cleanser are all you need for overall cleaning.

Q&A - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Q1: What is the typical seat height of a bar stool? How to decide a stool seat height fitting for my space?

A1: The typical seat height of a bar stool is 76cm/30”. There are mainly 4 size types of home/commercial stools for you to choose from, i.e. table-height stools, counter-height bar stools, bar-height stools and extra-tall stools. You can refer to the following size chart for reference.  

Simply, your bar seat height is usually the height from the floor to the underside of the table/counter/bar/extra-tall table minus 25-30cm/10-12” leg space. If you have children around, it is recommended that you choose swivel adjustable types for much convenience. In addition, there should be at least 26-30” between each bar stool (measured from the center of one stool to the center of the stool next to it), if you plan to place 2 or more stools on the spot.   

Q2: What are the different bar stool materials? What are the benefits of metal stools?

A2: Bar stool frames are generally made from acrylic, wood or metal. Different materials provide users with comfort and durability at variable levels. As an essential element in the modern fashion, metal boasts many benefits. They are very strong and capable of tremendous amounts of weight and strain. Also, well-finished metal frames tend to be very easy to clean with damp cloth and mild cleanser. Plus, they won’t go out of date with the neutral metal finish, no matter the trend. All in all, you won’t go wrong with metal stools due to their great matching property with a variety of home décor styles.

Q3: What are the main bar stool styles? Which stool style do I need?

A3: Among all the stool styles, traditional, rustic, industrial and modern types are mostly favored by people nowadays. Traditional type has the most formal features like dark shade and leather texture. Rustic pattern is more casual and features mixed materials. Industrial design generally applies raw metal/wood materials with streamlined functions. Modern style highlights sleek and simple frames. To find your style, you can create a matching fashion by selecting stools of similar materials/colors/styles to the rest of your home/commercial furniture. Or you can contrast the effects of different materials/colors/styles and make a personal statement for your space.

Q4: How can I make a smart purchasing decision and buy a stool with the features just for my purposes?

A4: It all depends on your budget and the time you usually spend seating on the stool. More often than not, how big your budget is determines how many features you could have in your stool. Basically, the more features a stool has, the more comfort you will enjoy. Meanwhile, the longer your seating lasts, the more comfort your body requires. In other words, if comfort is not your priority, or the stool is intended only for short time seating, you can just focus on the main features, including footrest, back support and arms. Upholstered padding, swivel seat, height adjustment and rolling convenience are the essential features designed to best accommodate you for hours of seating.

Q5: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having different stool features?

A5: Each stool feature brings much comfort to different parts of your body. Meanwhile it will add upon your budget. Arms, back support, footrest, swivel, adjustable height and upholstery options can be very helpful to your seating comfort and convenience. But at the same time, each feature also needs extra space to function, so you should be aware of this before your purchase. Also, you’ll need more time to keep each part clean. Genuine leather upholstery for example needs special maintenance. Still, if for improper use, they would cause accidental hurt/damages. For instance, swivel stool back could smash against your counter edge if narrowed into limit space.