Grissom Modern Barrel Back Swivel Bar Stool with Arms

The Grissom brings a comfortable, chair-like feel to the kitchen island with a curved upholstered back, integrated arms, and cushioned seat. Its wraparound shape gives you support along the back and sides, while the swivel seat makes it easy to turn toward the counter or the rest of the room.

Shown here as a black swivel bar stool, the Grissom is custom made in your choice of upholstery and metal finish.

Curved Barrel Back with Integrated Arms

The upholstered back curves around the body and continues forward to form short, supportive arms. This barrel-inspired shape gives you a comfortable place to lean without the width or bulk of large, separate armrests.

For shoppers comparing bar stools with backs and arms, the Grissom offers support around more of the body while maintaining a relatively open appearance beneath the backrest.

Comfortable Seating Around the Island

The arms provide a natural place to rest your forearms and may also offer extra support while sitting down or standing up.

This makes the Grissom a strong option for anyone looking for comfortable bar stools with backs and arms.

Modern Barrel-Back Style

The Grissom’s curved upholstery softens the straight lines of its steel base. The result is a modern stool with more presence and comfort than a minimalist backless design.

It works naturally with:

• Contemporary and modern kitchens
• Quartz or stone countertops
• Flat-panel cabinetry
• Black or brushed-metal hardware
• Open-concept kitchen islands

Black upholstery and a black frame create a dramatic, monochromatic look. Cream, gray, or pale neutral upholstery can make the curved shape feel lighter.

Swivel Seating for an Open Kitchen

The swivel seat allows you to turn toward the counter, face the adjoining room, or step away without repeatedly moving the entire stool.

Choose the swivel style that works best for your kitchen:

• 360-Degree Swivel: Rotates freely in either direction and stays where you leave it.
• Memory-Return Swivel: Turns up to 180 degrees and returns to its forward-facing position after you stand.

Among swivel bar stools with backs and arms, the Grissom offers movement along with supportive, upholstered seating.

Slim Steel Frame

The Grissom sits on a durable steel base with tapered legs and a square footrest. The open frame keeps the stool from looking too heavy beneath its substantial upholstered back.

Choose a dark frame for stronger contrast, a warm metallic finish to coordinate with kitchen hardware, or a pale finish for a softer overall appearance.

Counter, Bar, or Spectator Height

Choose the seat height that fits your surface:

• Counter Height: For kitchen islands approximately 36–37 inches high.
• Bar Height: For counters approximately 40–42 inches high.
• Spectator Height: For taller counters approximately 46–48 inches high.

The counter-height version is a distinctive modern swivel counter stool for anyone who wants the support of a back and arms at a standard kitchen island.

Customize the Grissom

At Barstool Comforts, you can personalize the Grissom with your preferred:

• Fabric or vinyl upholstery
• Metal frame finish
• Seat height
• Swivel mechanism

The Grissom is a comfortable choice for anyone looking for a modern barrel-back stool with integrated arms, smooth swivel movement, and enough custom options to coordinate with the rest of the kitchen.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty on metal frame
• It’s built to last you decades
• Lead-free paint
• Item #41560
• Well-cushioned seat and backrest
• Heavy-duty North American steel
• Powder-coated metal finish for heavy-duty use
• Includes nylon glides on the bottom of the feet to protect your linoleum floors — add felts for wood or linoleum floors for extra protection