{"product_id":"smoked-oak-wooden-kitchen-bar-stools","title":"Smoked Oak Wooden Kitchen Bar Stool","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eThe stool that disappears when empty.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eMost kitchen stools announce themselves. They have backs, arms, swivel mechanisms, upholstery and enough visual presence to dominate the island when nobody is sitting on them. This one does the opposite. A square seat, four tapered legs, smoked oak throughout, and nothing else. When someone sits, it provides a stable surface at the correct height. When they stand, it tucks beneath the counter and the kitchen gets its floor back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eThe seat is 330mm square, compact enough to slide fully beneath a standard UK counter overhang but wide enough for the duration of a morning coffee or a quick meal. The smoked oak veneer over MDF gives the seat a warm mid-brown tone with visible grain. Four tapered legs in oak-veneered rubber wood splay outward for stability on hard kitchen flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eAt 4 kg it is light enough to lift one-handed, pull from beneath the counter, carry to another room or hang from a wall hook when the kitchen needs full clearance. For a contrasting stool with a back for longer sitting, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theurbanmill.co.uk\/products\/pair-of-charcoal-faux-leather-industrial-bar-stools-bar48flb\"\u003eCharcoal Faux Leather Industrial Bar Stools\u003c\/a\u003e offer an upholstered alternative at the same counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h d-hu\"\u003eWhat the square seat provides.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"d-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eSmoked oak veneer over MDF seat.\u003c\/span\u003e The darkened oak grain carries a warm mid-brown tone that matches kitchen cabinetry and timber worktops without introducing a competing colour. The MDF core keeps the seat flat and stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003e330 x 330mm square seat.\u003c\/span\u003e Compact enough to tuck fully beneath a counter overhang. Wide enough for comfortable seated use during a meal, a coffee or a conversation at the kitchen island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eFour tapered rubber wood legs.\u003c\/span\u003e Oak-veneered rubber wood legs splay outward for a stable base on hard kitchen flooring. Rubber wood is a dense hardwood that holds screw fixings firmly and handles daily kitchen use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003e650mm total height, 629mm leg height.\u003c\/span\u003e Counter height rather than bar height. Suits standard UK kitchen counters at 900mm. The 629mm floor clearance keeps the legs and stretchers clear of the floor for easy cleaning beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003e4 kg total weight.\u003c\/span\u003e One hand is enough. Pull it out, sit on it, push it back. Carry it to the dining table when extra seating is needed. Hang it from a wall hook when the floor needs clearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eLegs-only assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e Four tapered legs screw into the underside of the seat. Fixings included. One person, under ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eWhy backless works at the counter.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eA stool with a back is a commitment. It occupies the same vertical space whether someone is sitting on it or not. It cannot tuck beneath the counter. It announces its presence from every angle even when the kitchen is empty. A backless stool knows when to disappear. At a breakfast bar where seating is needed for twenty minutes in the morning and not again until evening, the ability to slide the stool completely out of sight changes how the kitchen functions. The floor stays clear. The counter looks uncluttered. The sightlines across the room stay open. When seating is needed, the stool slides out and performs without ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eKitchens where smoked oak fits.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eAt a pale oak or birch-ply island, the smoked oak adds a slightly darker tone that distinguishes seating from surface without clashing. Against dark grey cabinetry, the warm mid-brown introduces a natural material that softens the palette. In a kitchen with exposed beams and a stone floor, the tapered legs and warm grain connect to the architecture. At a white Shaker-style island, a pair in smoked oak provides the warm contrast that prevents the kitchen feeling clinical. In an open-plan kitchen where the cooking zone meets the living area, the simple wooden stool bridges both spaces without looking out of place. The square seat also works at a standing desk or a high-level studio worksurface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eBefore placing the first order.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"d-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eCounter height: 650mm.\u003c\/span\u003e Suits standard UK kitchen counters at approximately 900mm. Measure your counter height before ordering. Allow 250mm minimum between the top of the seat and the underside of the counter for comfortable clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/span\u003e Order the quantity you need. Allow 150mm between stools and 150mm between the end stool and the edge of the island for comfortable spacing at the counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eSurface care.\u003c\/span\u003e The smoked oak veneer is sealed. Wipe with a soft damp cloth. Avoid standing water and abrasive cleaners. Kitchen splashes and spills should be wiped promptly to protect the veneer finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Urban Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56518402441596,"sku":"BAR654D","price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9672\/1715\/files\/smoked-oak-wooden-bar-stool-in-modern-interior.jpg?v=1774348774","url":"https:\/\/www.theurbanmill.co.uk\/products\/smoked-oak-wooden-kitchen-bar-stools","provider":"The Urban Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}