Bar Height
- Width
- 27.25"
- Depth
- 24"
- Top of Seat to Floor
- 30"
- Top of Arm to Floor
- 35.5"
- Top of Back to Floor
- 41"
- Weight
- 45 lbs
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$1,440.00
Updated September 1 2026: This item takes about 4-6 months to be made. Once ready, it ships straight from their facility in Ontario, California to your door.
If you’ve selected a premium finish (one with an upcharge), just add 1–2 extra weeks to the timeline so they can give it the special attention it deserves.
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The Darafeev 977 is a billiard spectator chair designed for the people waiting for their turn, watching the next shot, or settling in for a full evening around the pool table.
Its elevated seat gives you a better view of the game, while the padded seat, upholstered back, arms, footrest, cue holder, and drink holder make it much more comfortable than standing along the wall between turns.
If you’re furnishing a dedicated billiard room, this is the kind of pool table seating that makes the space feel complete.
This isn’t simply a tall chair placed next to a pool table.
The arms include a pool cue holder and cup holder, giving your cue and drink their own place while you’re watching the game.
Those details are what make the 977 a true pool table spectator chair rather than an ordinary bar-height chair being used in a game room.
A padded seat and upholstered back give the 977 the comfort you want when you’re sitting through several games.
The arms provide additional support, while the elevated height lets you watch the table without constantly standing up for a better view.
For customers comparing billiard chairs, billiard spectator stools, and other types of billiard room seating, the 977 gives you a more complete seating setup than a simple stool.
Spectator seating is traditionally taller so the person sitting can see over the edge of the pool table and follow the game more easily.
That makes the 977 a natural choice for a dedicated game room, especially when standard dining-height chairs would sit too low.
If you’ve been searching for a pool table spectator chair or billiards spectator chair, this is exactly the type of seating those terms are meant to describe.
The 977 includes a footrest with a solid metal footplate, giving your feet a comfortable place to rest while also helping protect the wood in an area that tends to see repeated contact.
It’s a practical detail for billiard room furniture that may be used for hours at a time.
The frame is made from maple, which has a finer, smoother grain than oak.
That gives the chair a cleaner wood appearance and allows the upholstery to become more of the visual focus.
Choose from a range of wood finishes to coordinate the 977 with your pool table, cue rack, home bar, or other billiard room furniture.
Choose from fabric, vinyl, or leather for the seat and back.
Leather can give the chair a classic billiard-room feel, while a performance fabric or vinyl may be a practical choice for a game room that gets frequent use.
At Barstool Comforts, we like having this level of customization because billiard rooms often have very specific wood tones, felt colors, and finishes to work around.
A standard billiard bar stool can certainly provide a place to sit, but it doesn’t necessarily give you the features that make spectator seating useful.
The 977 is designed around the way a billiard room is actually used: elevated seating, arm support, a place for your cue, a place for your drink, and a clear view of the table.
That’s what makes it a true billiard spectator chair.

When you acquire a Darafeev piece, you are demonstrating your commitment to helping protect the environment. Our furniture is guaranteed to last, with durability and beauty that span generations.
Darafeev has a long history of commitment to preserving and protecting our vital natural resources and protecting the environment that we work and live in.
We focus on responsible manufacturing and recycling through many programs and activities throughout their company.
We produce products with environmentally sensitive materials, eliminating the waste of materials and energy, while creating a safe and clean environment for our workforce and communities in which we are located. Learn more about Darafeev’s eco initiatives.
Love this? Customize it to make it your own.
We also accept C.O.M. (customers own material) if you’d like to send in your seat material, which allows you to use any color or pattern on our stools or chairs.
All measurements are approximate.

| Item # | 977 |
|---|---|
| Application | Commercial, Indoor, Residential |
| Arms Availability | With Arms |
| Assembly | Assembly Required |
| Base Style | 4-Legs |
| Material Availability | Bonded-Leather, Fabric, Leather, Vinyl, Customers Own Material (COM) |
| Seat Style | Square Seat |
| Special Features | Available in Distressed Wood Finish, Eco-Friendly, Made in USA, Tufted, With Nailhead Trim |
| Style | Formal, Traditional, Transitional |
| Swivel Availability | Non-Swivel |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty on wood frame |
| Weight | 45 lbs |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs |
| Wood Species | Maple |
4.6
5.0 / 5Sharon, Florida September 25, 2022 at 2:03 pm"We received our order in perfect condition and EXACTLY what we ordered! Packaged well, even after they assembled for me!
They kept me informed on every step of the way. Highly recommend them!!"
5.0 / 5Cynthia, Washington October 27, 2021 at 10:53 pm"I like the product but for the wait time and cost...ridiculous assembly. The quality was good except the varnish came off with the tape. The comfort is good. The style was as I ordered."
Updated September 1 2026: This item takes about 4-6 months to be made. Once ready, it ships straight from their facility in Ontario, California to your door.
If you’ve selected a premium finish (one with an upcharge), just add 1–2 extra weeks to the timeline so they can give it the special attention it deserves.
Have a fabric you love? Darafeev will upholster your stools with it.
Darafeev gives interior designers and home owners full control of their designs.

For over 60 years, Darafeev has established itself as the premier manufacturer for high-end game room and multi-functional furniture.
Design configurations have become nearly infinite allowing you to select your seat height, wood finish, nailhead treatment, footrest finish, and cushion (fabric, performance fabrics, vinyls, leathers, and more).
Darafeev puts all of its emphasis on building only the world's finest bar stools, chairs, game tables, and bars. They take pride in creating heirloom quality furniture, engineered to last generations.
The Darafeev tradition continues with the same strong commitment to the level of quality and craftsmanship as Mikhail, who often said, "If it can't be built to last, I won't build it at all."









"Extremely happy with my stools. I only gave them 4 stars because the factory took 1 year and 3 months to complete and ship my order."