Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
Comfort at Counter Height.
A pair of upholstered bar stools in natural polyester fabric with foam padding, oval-shaped backrests and black iron legs. 970mm tall with a 650mm seat height for standard UK kitchen worktops. The seat measures 440mm wide and 430mm deep with enough foam density to remain comfortable through extended sittings rather than flattening after a few months. The natural fabric has a warm neutral tone between cream and oatmeal. Black metal legs angled outward for stability. Sold as a set of two.
What This Pair Does Here.
- It turns perching into sitting: Foam padding and a supportive backrest make the breakfast bar a place people stay at for a full meal rather than a surface they lean against while the kettle boils.
- It softens a hard kitchen scheme: Natural fabric at counter height introduces warmth and texture in a room dominated by stone, tile and painted surfaces.
- It looks like furniture from the living room: In an open-plan layout the oval backrest and upholstered seat read as considered seating rather than kitchen equipment.
- It supports the back at counter height: The oval backrest provides lumbar contact that backless and low-back stools lack entirely. Posture at 650mm is a different challenge from dining height.
- It lifts a dark island: Against navy, charcoal or dark green cabinetry the light natural fabric brightens the seating area and stops the stools from disappearing into the counter.
- It pairs to your island width: Sold as two. Order one pair for a compact bar, two pairs for a full-length island. Scale the seating to the space.
- It coordinates through the legs: Black iron matches the most common kitchen hardware finishes: matt black handles, black taps, dark pendant frames. One material language from counter to cabinet.
Kitchens Where Fabric Works.
At a pale island where the natural tone adds warmth. In an open-plan space where the stools bridge kitchen and living room. At a dark counter where light upholstery lifts the seating area. For ideas on how breakfast bars become the social centre of a kitchen and how to style seating around them, our kitchen breakfast bar ideas guide covers layout, materials and styling.
The Stool That Makes People Stay.
There is a difference between a bar stool you perch on and one you sit in. Most kitchen island seating falls into the first category. This pair of stools closes that gap entirely. The foam-padded polyester seat and oval-shaped backrest create a seating experience closer to a dining chair than a traditional bar stool, which means the breakfast bar stops being a standing counter and becomes a place people sit at for a full meal, a conversation or an hour with a laptop and a coffee that goes cold because they forgot about it.
The frame is iron with a black finish. Four legs angled outward for stability, with a visual weight that grounds the stool without the bulk of timber. The natural fabric has a soft, neutral tone between cream and oatmeal, warm enough to feel domestic and light enough to brighten a kitchen scheme. The foam beneath the polyester gives the seat genuine cushion rather than the token padding that compresses and flattens after six months of daily kitchen use.
Sold as a pair at 650mm seat height, these are sized for standard UK kitchen worktops at 900mm. The 440mm wide, 430mm deep seat provides enough surface to sit comfortably for an extended period. The 970mm overall height places the oval backrest at a position that provides lumbar and mid-back support without rising above the counter line, keeping the kitchen view uninterrupted from the living area in an open-plan arrangement. For a console table in matching black metal that continues the same material tone into an open-plan living area, the three-tier modern black console table pairs naturally in rooms where the kitchen and living space share one visual language.
What This Pair Actually Delivers.
- Foam-padded polyester seat. Genuine cushion beneath a natural fabric cover. The foam has enough density to maintain its shape through daily use rather than flattening within months. The polyester is warm to sit on in a way that faux leather and metal seats are not.
- Oval-shaped backrest. Provides lumbar and mid-back support at counter height. The oval profile is wide enough to lean into and shaped enough to cradle the lower back during longer sittings at the island.
- Black iron legs. Four legs angled outward for stability on hard floors and tile. The black finish coordinates with most kitchen hardware and looks contemporary rather than industrial.
- 650mm seat height for counter use. Sized for standard UK worktops at 900mm, leaving approximately 250mm between seat and counter for comfortable dining and legroom.
- Sold as a set of two. One purchase seats two positions at the island. Order multiple pairs for a longer breakfast bar or a four-seat kitchen island arrangement.
- Natural fabric in a warm neutral. The tone sits between cream and oatmeal. Light enough to brighten the kitchen, warm enough to feel domestic, neutral enough to work alongside any cabinet colour.
Why Upholstery Changes the Island.
A hard stool tells people to sit briefly and leave. An upholstered stool tells people to sit properly and stay. The difference plays out every morning: the person who eats standing because the stool is uncomfortable, versus the person who sits down and finishes a second cup of coffee because the seat is genuinely comfortable. The foam has enough give to be comfortable from the first moment of sitting down and enough density to remain so after thirty minutes, an hour, or a lazy Sunday brunch. The backrest supports the lower back at counter height where posture naturally deteriorates.
Kitchens Where Fabric Fits.
At a white or pale grey kitchen island where the natural fabric introduces warmth at seating level without darkening the scheme. In an open-plan kitchen-living space where the stools are visible from the sofa and need to look like considered furniture rather than utility items pushed against a counter. At a dark-painted kitchen island where the light upholstery lifts the counter area and stops the seating from disappearing into the cabinetry. In a kitchen with warm timber flooring where the fabric tone connects to the floor and the black legs provide contrast. The natural polyester works with white, cream, grey, sage, navy and charcoal cabinetry.
Before You Order
- Sold as a pair. One box, two stools. Order additional pairs for four-seat or six-seat island arrangements. Check your island width and allow roughly 500mm of counter space per stool.
- 650mm seat height, 970mm overall. Confirm your worktop height sits at approximately 900mm. Measure the overhang to check the stool fits beneath when pushed in.
- Natural fabric needs kitchen care. The polyester cover is not removable. Wipe spills promptly with a damp cloth. For kitchen use, consider a fabric protector spray to guard against daily food and drink contact.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs: Upholstered Bar Stool Pair
The 650mm seat height is designed for standard UK kitchen worktops at 900mm. This leaves approximately 250mm between the seat and the counter, which is the correct gap for comfortable counter-height dining with enough legroom. They are not suitable for bar-height surfaces at 1050mm or taller.
The foam padding and oval backrest make these substantially more comfortable than hard or backless alternatives. The foam maintains its shape through daily use, and the backrest provides lumbar support where posture naturally deteriorates at counter height. The comfort difference is significant over any sitting longer than a few minutes.
A soft, woven texture in a warm neutral between cream and oatmeal. Warm to sit on immediately rather than cold like faux leather or metal. Light enough to brighten a scheme without being stark white, neutral enough for any cabinet colour.
Pale islands where natural fabric adds warmth at seating level. Open-plan spaces where the stools need to read as furniture from the living area. Dark kitchens where light upholstery lifts the counter. The black metal legs coordinate with matt black handles, taps and pendant frames. For a touch lamp in silver that provides a warm accent on the worktop or a nearby console, the contemporary touch lamp in silver brings a complementary metallic tone alongside the black iron legs.
As a set of two. One box, two stools. For a four-seat island, order two pairs. Allow approximately 500mm of counter width per stool for comfortable spacing.
Polyester is reasonably resistant to staining but is not impervious. Wipe spills promptly with a damp cloth rather than leaving them. For daily kitchen use, applying a fabric protector spray before first use adds a layer of resistance against food and drink contact.
The four iron legs are angled outward, which creates a wider base than the seat footprint and provides good stability on hard floors and tile. The stool does not rock or tip under normal use.
At 440mm wide and 520mm deep they are compact enough to tuck beneath most standard breakfast bar overhangs. Measure the gap between the underside of your counter and the floor to confirm the 970mm overall height clears.
Check the included instructions on arrival. The product is designed for straightforward setup. All fixings are included.
970mm height, 440mm width, 520mm depth. Seat 650mm high, 440mm wide, 430mm deep. Floor clearance 590mm. Foam and polyester upholstery, iron frame with black finish. Weight 11.4 kg per pair. Set of two.
Making the Kitchen the Social Centre
The right seating turns a kitchen island from a worktop into a gathering point. These guides cover how to style kitchens and open-plan spaces where comfort and design work together.
Overview
Comfort at Counter Height.
A pair of upholstered bar stools in natural polyester fabric with foam padding, oval-shaped backrests and black iron legs. 970mm tall with a 650mm seat height for standard UK kitchen worktops. The seat measures 440mm wide and 430mm deep with enough foam density to remain comfortable through extended sittings rather than flattening after a few months. The natural fabric has a warm neutral tone between cream and oatmeal. Black metal legs angled outward for stability. Sold as a set of two.
What This Pair Does Here.
- It turns perching into sitting: Foam padding and a supportive backrest make the breakfast bar a place people stay at for a full meal rather than a surface they lean against while the kettle boils.
- It softens a hard kitchen scheme: Natural fabric at counter height introduces warmth and texture in a room dominated by stone, tile and painted surfaces.
- It looks like furniture from the living room: In an open-plan layout the oval backrest and upholstered seat read as considered seating rather than kitchen equipment.
- It supports the back at counter height: The oval backrest provides lumbar contact that backless and low-back stools lack entirely. Posture at 650mm is a different challenge from dining height.
- It lifts a dark island: Against navy, charcoal or dark green cabinetry the light natural fabric brightens the seating area and stops the stools from disappearing into the counter.
- It pairs to your island width: Sold as two. Order one pair for a compact bar, two pairs for a full-length island. Scale the seating to the space.
- It coordinates through the legs: Black iron matches the most common kitchen hardware finishes: matt black handles, black taps, dark pendant frames. One material language from counter to cabinet.
Kitchens Where Fabric Works.
At a pale island where the natural tone adds warmth. In an open-plan space where the stools bridge kitchen and living room. At a dark counter where light upholstery lifts the seating area. For ideas on how breakfast bars become the social centre of a kitchen and how to style seating around them, our kitchen breakfast bar ideas guide covers layout, materials and styling.
Description
The Stool That Makes People Stay.
There is a difference between a bar stool you perch on and one you sit in. Most kitchen island seating falls into the first category. This pair of stools closes that gap entirely. The foam-padded polyester seat and oval-shaped backrest create a seating experience closer to a dining chair than a traditional bar stool, which means the breakfast bar stops being a standing counter and becomes a place people sit at for a full meal, a conversation or an hour with a laptop and a coffee that goes cold because they forgot about it.
The frame is iron with a black finish. Four legs angled outward for stability, with a visual weight that grounds the stool without the bulk of timber. The natural fabric has a soft, neutral tone between cream and oatmeal, warm enough to feel domestic and light enough to brighten a kitchen scheme. The foam beneath the polyester gives the seat genuine cushion rather than the token padding that compresses and flattens after six months of daily kitchen use.
Sold as a pair at 650mm seat height, these are sized for standard UK kitchen worktops at 900mm. The 440mm wide, 430mm deep seat provides enough surface to sit comfortably for an extended period. The 970mm overall height places the oval backrest at a position that provides lumbar and mid-back support without rising above the counter line, keeping the kitchen view uninterrupted from the living area in an open-plan arrangement. For a console table in matching black metal that continues the same material tone into an open-plan living area, the three-tier modern black console table pairs naturally in rooms where the kitchen and living space share one visual language.
What This Pair Actually Delivers.
- Foam-padded polyester seat. Genuine cushion beneath a natural fabric cover. The foam has enough density to maintain its shape through daily use rather than flattening within months. The polyester is warm to sit on in a way that faux leather and metal seats are not.
- Oval-shaped backrest. Provides lumbar and mid-back support at counter height. The oval profile is wide enough to lean into and shaped enough to cradle the lower back during longer sittings at the island.
- Black iron legs. Four legs angled outward for stability on hard floors and tile. The black finish coordinates with most kitchen hardware and looks contemporary rather than industrial.
- 650mm seat height for counter use. Sized for standard UK worktops at 900mm, leaving approximately 250mm between seat and counter for comfortable dining and legroom.
- Sold as a set of two. One purchase seats two positions at the island. Order multiple pairs for a longer breakfast bar or a four-seat kitchen island arrangement.
- Natural fabric in a warm neutral. The tone sits between cream and oatmeal. Light enough to brighten the kitchen, warm enough to feel domestic, neutral enough to work alongside any cabinet colour.
Why Upholstery Changes the Island.
A hard stool tells people to sit briefly and leave. An upholstered stool tells people to sit properly and stay. The difference plays out every morning: the person who eats standing because the stool is uncomfortable, versus the person who sits down and finishes a second cup of coffee because the seat is genuinely comfortable. The foam has enough give to be comfortable from the first moment of sitting down and enough density to remain so after thirty minutes, an hour, or a lazy Sunday brunch. The backrest supports the lower back at counter height where posture naturally deteriorates.
Kitchens Where Fabric Fits.
At a white or pale grey kitchen island where the natural fabric introduces warmth at seating level without darkening the scheme. In an open-plan kitchen-living space where the stools are visible from the sofa and need to look like considered furniture rather than utility items pushed against a counter. At a dark-painted kitchen island where the light upholstery lifts the counter area and stops the seating from disappearing into the cabinetry. In a kitchen with warm timber flooring where the fabric tone connects to the floor and the black legs provide contrast. The natural polyester works with white, cream, grey, sage, navy and charcoal cabinetry.
Before You Order
- Sold as a pair. One box, two stools. Order additional pairs for four-seat or six-seat island arrangements. Check your island width and allow roughly 500mm of counter space per stool.
- 650mm seat height, 970mm overall. Confirm your worktop height sits at approximately 900mm. Measure the overhang to check the stool fits beneath when pushed in.
- Natural fabric needs kitchen care. The polyester cover is not removable. Wipe spills promptly with a damp cloth. For kitchen use, consider a fabric protector spray to guard against daily food and drink contact.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
FAQs: Upholstered Bar Stool Pair
The 650mm seat height is designed for standard UK kitchen worktops at 900mm. This leaves approximately 250mm between the seat and the counter, which is the correct gap for comfortable counter-height dining with enough legroom. They are not suitable for bar-height surfaces at 1050mm or taller.
The foam padding and oval backrest make these substantially more comfortable than hard or backless alternatives. The foam maintains its shape through daily use, and the backrest provides lumbar support where posture naturally deteriorates at counter height. The comfort difference is significant over any sitting longer than a few minutes.
A soft, woven texture in a warm neutral between cream and oatmeal. Warm to sit on immediately rather than cold like faux leather or metal. Light enough to brighten a scheme without being stark white, neutral enough for any cabinet colour.
Pale islands where natural fabric adds warmth at seating level. Open-plan spaces where the stools need to read as furniture from the living area. Dark kitchens where light upholstery lifts the counter. The black metal legs coordinate with matt black handles, taps and pendant frames. For a touch lamp in silver that provides a warm accent on the worktop or a nearby console, the contemporary touch lamp in silver brings a complementary metallic tone alongside the black iron legs.
As a set of two. One box, two stools. For a four-seat island, order two pairs. Allow approximately 500mm of counter width per stool for comfortable spacing.
Polyester is reasonably resistant to staining but is not impervious. Wipe spills promptly with a damp cloth rather than leaving them. For daily kitchen use, applying a fabric protector spray before first use adds a layer of resistance against food and drink contact.
The four iron legs are angled outward, which creates a wider base than the seat footprint and provides good stability on hard floors and tile. The stool does not rock or tip under normal use.
At 440mm wide and 520mm deep they are compact enough to tuck beneath most standard breakfast bar overhangs. Measure the gap between the underside of your counter and the floor to confirm the 970mm overall height clears.
Check the included instructions on arrival. The product is designed for straightforward setup. All fixings are included.
970mm height, 440mm width, 520mm depth. Seat 650mm high, 440mm wide, 430mm deep. Floor clearance 590mm. Foam and polyester upholstery, iron frame with black finish. Weight 11.4 kg per pair. Set of two.
Knowledge Hub
Making the Kitchen the Social Centre
The right seating turns a kitchen island from a worktop into a gathering point. These guides cover how to style kitchens and open-plan spaces where comfort and design work together.
Set of 2 Natural Fabric Upholstered Bar Stool with Black Metal Legs
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
Comfort at Counter Height.
A pair of upholstered bar stools in natural polyester fabric with foam padding, oval-shaped backrests and black iron legs. 970mm tall with a 650mm seat height for standard UK kitchen worktops. The seat measures 440mm wide and 430mm deep with enough foam density to remain comfortable through extended sittings rather than flattening after a few months. The natural fabric has a warm neutral tone between cream and oatmeal. Black metal legs angled outward for stability. Sold as a set of two.
What This Pair Does Here.
- It turns perching into sitting: Foam padding and a supportive backrest make the breakfast bar a place people stay at for a full meal rather than a surface they lean against while the kettle boils.
- It softens a hard kitchen scheme: Natural fabric at counter height introduces warmth and texture in a room dominated by stone, tile and painted surfaces.
- It looks like furniture from the living room: In an open-plan layout the oval backrest and upholstered seat read as considered seating rather than kitchen equipment.
- It supports the back at counter height: The oval backrest provides lumbar contact that backless and low-back stools lack entirely. Posture at 650mm is a different challenge from dining height.
- It lifts a dark island: Against navy, charcoal or dark green cabinetry the light natural fabric brightens the seating area and stops the stools from disappearing into the counter.
- It pairs to your island width: Sold as two. Order one pair for a compact bar, two pairs for a full-length island. Scale the seating to the space.
- It coordinates through the legs: Black iron matches the most common kitchen hardware finishes: matt black handles, black taps, dark pendant frames. One material language from counter to cabinet.
Kitchens Where Fabric Works.
At a pale island where the natural tone adds warmth. In an open-plan space where the stools bridge kitchen and living room. At a dark counter where light upholstery lifts the seating area. For ideas on how breakfast bars become the social centre of a kitchen and how to style seating around them, our kitchen breakfast bar ideas guide covers layout, materials and styling.
The Stool That Makes People Stay.
There is a difference between a bar stool you perch on and one you sit in. Most kitchen island seating falls into the first category. This pair of stools closes that gap entirely. The foam-padded polyester seat and oval-shaped backrest create a seating experience closer to a dining chair than a traditional bar stool, which means the breakfast bar stops being a standing counter and becomes a place people sit at for a full meal, a conversation or an hour with a laptop and a coffee that goes cold because they forgot about it.
The frame is iron with a black finish. Four legs angled outward for stability, with a visual weight that grounds the stool without the bulk of timber. The natural fabric has a soft, neutral tone between cream and oatmeal, warm enough to feel domestic and light enough to brighten a kitchen scheme. The foam beneath the polyester gives the seat genuine cushion rather than the token padding that compresses and flattens after six months of daily kitchen use.
Sold as a pair at 650mm seat height, these are sized for standard UK kitchen worktops at 900mm. The 440mm wide, 430mm deep seat provides enough surface to sit comfortably for an extended period. The 970mm overall height places the oval backrest at a position that provides lumbar and mid-back support without rising above the counter line, keeping the kitchen view uninterrupted from the living area in an open-plan arrangement. For a console table in matching black metal that continues the same material tone into an open-plan living area, the three-tier modern black console table pairs naturally in rooms where the kitchen and living space share one visual language.
What This Pair Actually Delivers.
- Foam-padded polyester seat. Genuine cushion beneath a natural fabric cover. The foam has enough density to maintain its shape through daily use rather than flattening within months. The polyester is warm to sit on in a way that faux leather and metal seats are not.
- Oval-shaped backrest. Provides lumbar and mid-back support at counter height. The oval profile is wide enough to lean into and shaped enough to cradle the lower back during longer sittings at the island.
- Black iron legs. Four legs angled outward for stability on hard floors and tile. The black finish coordinates with most kitchen hardware and looks contemporary rather than industrial.
- 650mm seat height for counter use. Sized for standard UK worktops at 900mm, leaving approximately 250mm between seat and counter for comfortable dining and legroom.
- Sold as a set of two. One purchase seats two positions at the island. Order multiple pairs for a longer breakfast bar or a four-seat kitchen island arrangement.
- Natural fabric in a warm neutral. The tone sits between cream and oatmeal. Light enough to brighten the kitchen, warm enough to feel domestic, neutral enough to work alongside any cabinet colour.
Why Upholstery Changes the Island.
A hard stool tells people to sit briefly and leave. An upholstered stool tells people to sit properly and stay. The difference plays out every morning: the person who eats standing because the stool is uncomfortable, versus the person who sits down and finishes a second cup of coffee because the seat is genuinely comfortable. The foam has enough give to be comfortable from the first moment of sitting down and enough density to remain so after thirty minutes, an hour, or a lazy Sunday brunch. The backrest supports the lower back at counter height where posture naturally deteriorates.
Kitchens Where Fabric Fits.
At a white or pale grey kitchen island where the natural fabric introduces warmth at seating level without darkening the scheme. In an open-plan kitchen-living space where the stools are visible from the sofa and need to look like considered furniture rather than utility items pushed against a counter. At a dark-painted kitchen island where the light upholstery lifts the counter area and stops the seating from disappearing into the cabinetry. In a kitchen with warm timber flooring where the fabric tone connects to the floor and the black legs provide contrast. The natural polyester works with white, cream, grey, sage, navy and charcoal cabinetry.
Before You Order
- Sold as a pair. One box, two stools. Order additional pairs for four-seat or six-seat island arrangements. Check your island width and allow roughly 500mm of counter space per stool.
- 650mm seat height, 970mm overall. Confirm your worktop height sits at approximately 900mm. Measure the overhang to check the stool fits beneath when pushed in.
- Natural fabric needs kitchen care. The polyester cover is not removable. Wipe spills promptly with a damp cloth. For kitchen use, consider a fabric protector spray to guard against daily food and drink contact.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs: Upholstered Bar Stool Pair
The 650mm seat height is designed for standard UK kitchen worktops at 900mm. This leaves approximately 250mm between the seat and the counter, which is the correct gap for comfortable counter-height dining with enough legroom. They are not suitable for bar-height surfaces at 1050mm or taller.
The foam padding and oval backrest make these substantially more comfortable than hard or backless alternatives. The foam maintains its shape through daily use, and the backrest provides lumbar support where posture naturally deteriorates at counter height. The comfort difference is significant over any sitting longer than a few minutes.
A soft, woven texture in a warm neutral between cream and oatmeal. Warm to sit on immediately rather than cold like faux leather or metal. Light enough to brighten a scheme without being stark white, neutral enough for any cabinet colour.
Pale islands where natural fabric adds warmth at seating level. Open-plan spaces where the stools need to read as furniture from the living area. Dark kitchens where light upholstery lifts the counter. The black metal legs coordinate with matt black handles, taps and pendant frames. For a touch lamp in silver that provides a warm accent on the worktop or a nearby console, the contemporary touch lamp in silver brings a complementary metallic tone alongside the black iron legs.
As a set of two. One box, two stools. For a four-seat island, order two pairs. Allow approximately 500mm of counter width per stool for comfortable spacing.
Polyester is reasonably resistant to staining but is not impervious. Wipe spills promptly with a damp cloth rather than leaving them. For daily kitchen use, applying a fabric protector spray before first use adds a layer of resistance against food and drink contact.
The four iron legs are angled outward, which creates a wider base than the seat footprint and provides good stability on hard floors and tile. The stool does not rock or tip under normal use.
At 440mm wide and 520mm deep they are compact enough to tuck beneath most standard breakfast bar overhangs. Measure the gap between the underside of your counter and the floor to confirm the 970mm overall height clears.
Check the included instructions on arrival. The product is designed for straightforward setup. All fixings are included.
970mm height, 440mm width, 520mm depth. Seat 650mm high, 440mm wide, 430mm deep. Floor clearance 590mm. Foam and polyester upholstery, iron frame with black finish. Weight 11.4 kg per pair. Set of two.
Making the Kitchen the Social Centre
The right seating turns a kitchen island from a worktop into a gathering point. These guides cover how to style kitchens and open-plan spaces where comfort and design work together.
Overview
Comfort at Counter Height.
A pair of upholstered bar stools in natural polyester fabric with foam padding, oval-shaped backrests and black iron legs. 970mm tall with a 650mm seat height for standard UK kitchen worktops. The seat measures 440mm wide and 430mm deep with enough foam density to remain comfortable through extended sittings rather than flattening after a few months. The natural fabric has a warm neutral tone between cream and oatmeal. Black metal legs angled outward for stability. Sold as a set of two.
What This Pair Does Here.
- It turns perching into sitting: Foam padding and a supportive backrest make the breakfast bar a place people stay at for a full meal rather than a surface they lean against while the kettle boils.
- It softens a hard kitchen scheme: Natural fabric at counter height introduces warmth and texture in a room dominated by stone, tile and painted surfaces.
- It looks like furniture from the living room: In an open-plan layout the oval backrest and upholstered seat read as considered seating rather than kitchen equipment.
- It supports the back at counter height: The oval backrest provides lumbar contact that backless and low-back stools lack entirely. Posture at 650mm is a different challenge from dining height.
- It lifts a dark island: Against navy, charcoal or dark green cabinetry the light natural fabric brightens the seating area and stops the stools from disappearing into the counter.
- It pairs to your island width: Sold as two. Order one pair for a compact bar, two pairs for a full-length island. Scale the seating to the space.
- It coordinates through the legs: Black iron matches the most common kitchen hardware finishes: matt black handles, black taps, dark pendant frames. One material language from counter to cabinet.
Kitchens Where Fabric Works.
At a pale island where the natural tone adds warmth. In an open-plan space where the stools bridge kitchen and living room. At a dark counter where light upholstery lifts the seating area. For ideas on how breakfast bars become the social centre of a kitchen and how to style seating around them, our kitchen breakfast bar ideas guide covers layout, materials and styling.
Description
The Stool That Makes People Stay.
There is a difference between a bar stool you perch on and one you sit in. Most kitchen island seating falls into the first category. This pair of stools closes that gap entirely. The foam-padded polyester seat and oval-shaped backrest create a seating experience closer to a dining chair than a traditional bar stool, which means the breakfast bar stops being a standing counter and becomes a place people sit at for a full meal, a conversation or an hour with a laptop and a coffee that goes cold because they forgot about it.
The frame is iron with a black finish. Four legs angled outward for stability, with a visual weight that grounds the stool without the bulk of timber. The natural fabric has a soft, neutral tone between cream and oatmeal, warm enough to feel domestic and light enough to brighten a kitchen scheme. The foam beneath the polyester gives the seat genuine cushion rather than the token padding that compresses and flattens after six months of daily kitchen use.
Sold as a pair at 650mm seat height, these are sized for standard UK kitchen worktops at 900mm. The 440mm wide, 430mm deep seat provides enough surface to sit comfortably for an extended period. The 970mm overall height places the oval backrest at a position that provides lumbar and mid-back support without rising above the counter line, keeping the kitchen view uninterrupted from the living area in an open-plan arrangement. For a console table in matching black metal that continues the same material tone into an open-plan living area, the three-tier modern black console table pairs naturally in rooms where the kitchen and living space share one visual language.
What This Pair Actually Delivers.
- Foam-padded polyester seat. Genuine cushion beneath a natural fabric cover. The foam has enough density to maintain its shape through daily use rather than flattening within months. The polyester is warm to sit on in a way that faux leather and metal seats are not.
- Oval-shaped backrest. Provides lumbar and mid-back support at counter height. The oval profile is wide enough to lean into and shaped enough to cradle the lower back during longer sittings at the island.
- Black iron legs. Four legs angled outward for stability on hard floors and tile. The black finish coordinates with most kitchen hardware and looks contemporary rather than industrial.
- 650mm seat height for counter use. Sized for standard UK worktops at 900mm, leaving approximately 250mm between seat and counter for comfortable dining and legroom.
- Sold as a set of two. One purchase seats two positions at the island. Order multiple pairs for a longer breakfast bar or a four-seat kitchen island arrangement.
- Natural fabric in a warm neutral. The tone sits between cream and oatmeal. Light enough to brighten the kitchen, warm enough to feel domestic, neutral enough to work alongside any cabinet colour.
Why Upholstery Changes the Island.
A hard stool tells people to sit briefly and leave. An upholstered stool tells people to sit properly and stay. The difference plays out every morning: the person who eats standing because the stool is uncomfortable, versus the person who sits down and finishes a second cup of coffee because the seat is genuinely comfortable. The foam has enough give to be comfortable from the first moment of sitting down and enough density to remain so after thirty minutes, an hour, or a lazy Sunday brunch. The backrest supports the lower back at counter height where posture naturally deteriorates.
Kitchens Where Fabric Fits.
At a white or pale grey kitchen island where the natural fabric introduces warmth at seating level without darkening the scheme. In an open-plan kitchen-living space where the stools are visible from the sofa and need to look like considered furniture rather than utility items pushed against a counter. At a dark-painted kitchen island where the light upholstery lifts the counter area and stops the seating from disappearing into the cabinetry. In a kitchen with warm timber flooring where the fabric tone connects to the floor and the black legs provide contrast. The natural polyester works with white, cream, grey, sage, navy and charcoal cabinetry.
Before You Order
- Sold as a pair. One box, two stools. Order additional pairs for four-seat or six-seat island arrangements. Check your island width and allow roughly 500mm of counter space per stool.
- 650mm seat height, 970mm overall. Confirm your worktop height sits at approximately 900mm. Measure the overhang to check the stool fits beneath when pushed in.
- Natural fabric needs kitchen care. The polyester cover is not removable. Wipe spills promptly with a damp cloth. For kitchen use, consider a fabric protector spray to guard against daily food and drink contact.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
FAQs: Upholstered Bar Stool Pair
The 650mm seat height is designed for standard UK kitchen worktops at 900mm. This leaves approximately 250mm between the seat and the counter, which is the correct gap for comfortable counter-height dining with enough legroom. They are not suitable for bar-height surfaces at 1050mm or taller.
The foam padding and oval backrest make these substantially more comfortable than hard or backless alternatives. The foam maintains its shape through daily use, and the backrest provides lumbar support where posture naturally deteriorates at counter height. The comfort difference is significant over any sitting longer than a few minutes.
A soft, woven texture in a warm neutral between cream and oatmeal. Warm to sit on immediately rather than cold like faux leather or metal. Light enough to brighten a scheme without being stark white, neutral enough for any cabinet colour.
Pale islands where natural fabric adds warmth at seating level. Open-plan spaces where the stools need to read as furniture from the living area. Dark kitchens where light upholstery lifts the counter. The black metal legs coordinate with matt black handles, taps and pendant frames. For a touch lamp in silver that provides a warm accent on the worktop or a nearby console, the contemporary touch lamp in silver brings a complementary metallic tone alongside the black iron legs.
As a set of two. One box, two stools. For a four-seat island, order two pairs. Allow approximately 500mm of counter width per stool for comfortable spacing.
Polyester is reasonably resistant to staining but is not impervious. Wipe spills promptly with a damp cloth rather than leaving them. For daily kitchen use, applying a fabric protector spray before first use adds a layer of resistance against food and drink contact.
The four iron legs are angled outward, which creates a wider base than the seat footprint and provides good stability on hard floors and tile. The stool does not rock or tip under normal use.
At 440mm wide and 520mm deep they are compact enough to tuck beneath most standard breakfast bar overhangs. Measure the gap between the underside of your counter and the floor to confirm the 970mm overall height clears.
Check the included instructions on arrival. The product is designed for straightforward setup. All fixings are included.
970mm height, 440mm width, 520mm depth. Seat 650mm high, 440mm wide, 430mm deep. Floor clearance 590mm. Foam and polyester upholstery, iron frame with black finish. Weight 11.4 kg per pair. Set of two.
Knowledge Hub
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