26" Counter Height
- Overall Width
- 19"
- Overall Depth
- 19"
- Seat Cushion Thickness
- 3.5"
- Top of Seat Cushion to Floor
- 26"
438 Oak Backless Swivel Bar Stool
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Features
The Darafeev 438 is a wood backless bar stool with a padded swivel seat and a warm oak base. Its simple profile works especially well at kitchen islands and home bars where you want comfortable seating without a large backrest taking up visual space.
Choose your seat height, wood finish, upholstery, and footplate finish to make it your own.
A Padded Seat Made for Sitting
A generous upholstered seat gives this stool a much more comfortable feel than a typical hard wood stool. Choose from fabric or leather, including options that can turn it into a handsome leather backless bar stool for a kitchen, bar, or entertaining space.
The swivel seat also makes it easier to turn toward a conversation or get in and out without constantly moving the entire stool.
Why Choose a Backless Bar Stool?
One of the biggest advantages of backless bar stools is how little visual space they take up. Without a tall back rising above the counter, the room can feel more open and your countertops and cabinetry stay in view.
They can also tuck farther underneath many counters when they aren’t being used — a nice advantage in kitchens where space is limited.
If you’ve been comparing bar stools with no back to traditional backed stools, the 438 gives you the cleaner profile of a backless design while still providing a thick, upholstered seat.
Choose the Right Height
This bar stool is available in two seat heights:
- 26″ counter height pairs well with standard 36″ kitchen counters and islands.
- 30″ bar height works well with 40″ to 42″ bar-height counters and home bars.
Oak Gives It a Furniture Feel
The wood base gives the 438 a warmer, more residential appearance than many metal backless stools. Natural variations in the wood grain also mean each stool will have a little character of its own.
If you’re specifically shopping for backless counter stools in wood, this is a nice option because you can select a finish that works with your cabinetry, flooring, or other furniture rather than settling for one standard wood color.
Made to Be Customized
This isn’t an off-the-shelf stool with one finish and one seat color. You can choose the seat height, upholstery, wood finish, and metal footplate finish.
Go understated with a neutral fabric, choose leather for a richer look, or use the upholstery as an opportunity to bring some color or pattern into the room.
At a Glance
- 5-year warranty on wood frame
- Made to last for decades
- Hand-crafted select American hardwood
- Made with oak wood, strong and durable
- Old world craftsmanship and 12-step state-of-the-art finishing process
- High resilient foam seat with suspension seating
- Cushion is pulled tight to prevent cushion from rippling over time
- Environmentally friendly
- Includes nylon glides on the bottom of the feet to protect your linoleum floors — add felts for wood or linoleum floors for extra protection
About Suspension Seating
The term suspension seat comes from the liner suspended between the wood frame. As the occupant moves up and down, the liner gives, preventing the body from constantly hitting against a hard surface such as those found in stock seats.
Dimensions
All measurements are approximate.
30" Bar Height
- Overall Width
- 19"
- Overall Depth
- 19"
- Seat Cushion Thickness
- 3.5"
- Top of Seat Cushion to Floor
- 30"
Specifications
| Item # | 438 |
|---|---|
| Application | Commercial, Indoor, Residential |
| Arms Availability | Armless |
| Assembly | Some Assembly Required |
| Base Style | 4-Legs |
| Material Availability | Bonded-Leather, Fabric, Leather, Vinyl, Customers Own Material (COM) |
| Seat Style | Round Seat |
| Special Features | Available in Distressed Wood Finish, Eco-Friendly, Made in USA |
| Style | Country, Traditional |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty on wood frame |
| Weight | 30 lbs |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs |
| Wood Species | Oak |
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Shipping Details
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.
Customers Own Material (COM)
Have a fabric you love? Darafeev will upholster your stools with it.
How To Order
- Select Customers Own Material in the Cushion Type dropdown.
- After you order, we'll send you an email with the address to mail your fabric.
How Much to Send?
- For each 438 Oak Backless Swivel Bar Stool, you will need 0.75 yard(s).
Additional Information
- Please make sure this is an upholstery fabric, vinyl, or leather.
- Before sending material, download the COM form (PDF) and include it with your package.
- Questions? Fabric & Vinyl Guidelines / Contact Us
Assembly Video
The model in the video is different, but the assembly method remains the same.
About Darafeev Video
Darafeev gives interior designers and home owners full control of their designs.
About this brand
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."
