Set of 2 Counter Height Bar Stools with 5 Inch Cushions and Weathered Wood Legs, Beige

Most counter stools put an inch or two of foam on a board and call it upholstered. It feels fine in the shop and it feels like a board again an hour into a meal, because there is nothing left to compress.

The drawing marks this cushion at 5 in and the maker's photograph repeats it. That is enough depth for the foam to keep giving under you rather than bottoming out, which is the whole difference between a stool you perch on and one you sit on.

Where the five inches goes

The pad is built up rather than stretched over a board, so the front edge stays soft against the back of your legs. The cover is a linen weave, which is why it does not get clammy the way a coated fabric does in a warm kitchen.

The full set of numbers

Twenty four and a half inches to the seat, 37 in to the top of the back, 17 in by 16 in of seat and a 16 in by 21 in footprint. The badge reads 350 lb, and the inset pairs the stool with counters of 35 in to 39 in.

A back that is not flat

The backrest is padded and curves forward slightly at the base, so it meets your lower back before it meets your shoulders. On a 13.5 in back that is the only part that can do any real work.

Rails and feet

The stretchers double as footrests at 6 in and 8 in from the floor. Each leg ends in a rubber pad, which is what keeps a timber stool from walking across a tiled floor when someone leans back.

For counters of 35 in to 39 in.

High density sponge under linen.

At 6 in and 8 in from the floor.

Thirteen and a half inches above the seat.

Limewashed, with anti slip foot pads.

The manufacturer's stated maximum load.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $150. Some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may be excluded or cost extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

Five inches of cushion instead of two.

Beige linen over limewashed timber.

A higher stated load than most timber stools.

What we stand behind

• The 24.5 in seat height, the 5 in cushion, the 6 in and 8 in footrests, the 16 in by 21 in base and the 350 lb figure all come from this listing's own drawing.
• The grey version of this same stool prints the cushion as 13 cm instead of 5 in. Thirteen centimetres is 5.1 in, so the two listings agree.
• The maker describes the linen as breathable. No air permeability figure or rub count is published, so that is their description rather than a test result.
• No net weight, carton count or assembly time is published for this listing.
• Ships from a Canadian warehouse, free shipping over $150. 14 day returns, unused and in the original packaging.

What counter height suits a 24.5 inch seat?

The drawing gives 35 in to 39 in. Under a 36 in counter that leaves about 11.5 in of knee room, close to the middle of the comfortable range.

Is a 5 inch cushion unusual?

Yes. Most counter stools run 2 in to 3 in. The extra depth is what keeps the foam from bottoming out during a long sit.

Why two footrest rails?

At 6 in and 8 in they suit different leg lengths, and the lower one also works as a stretcher tying the legs together.

How do I clean the upholstery?

Vacuum the weave and blot spills with a barely damp cloth. No cleaning code is published, so avoid solvents and do not soak the pad.