Edwin Rustic Industrial Swivel Bar Stool with Ladder Back and Wood Seat

The Edwin pairs a classic ladder back with a wood seat and slender steel frame. The result is a rustic industrial stool that feels familiar without looking dated.

Its swivel seat makes it easy to turn toward the kitchen island or adjoining room, while the tall open back gives you a supportive place to lean.

Classic Ladder Back Design

Horizontal metal slats form the Edwin’s tall ladder back, giving it the character of a traditional farmhouse stool with a cleaner, more streamlined profile.

The open spaces between the slats keep the back from appearing too heavy, especially when several stools are placed along the same island. They also make the Edwin a practical option for anyone looking for a ladder back swivel bar stool with plenty of support.

Warm Wood Seat

The wood seat gives the Edwin a warmer appearance than the upholstered version and is easy to wipe clean after meals or everyday kitchen use.

Because there is no cushion, the sitting surface feels firm and supportive. Natural variations in wood grain and color give each seat its own character.

Rustic Industrial Style

The Edwin’s wood-and-metal construction works naturally in rustic, industrial, farmhouse, and transitional kitchens.

Pair a warm wood seat with black or dark brown metal for a classic rustic industrial bar stool. A pale wood seat with white or light metal feels more farmhouse-inspired, while gray wood and charcoal metal create a more updated appearance.

It coordinates especially well with:

• Wood or painted cabinetry
• Butcher-block and stone countertops
• Exposed brick
• Black metal lighting
• Farmhouse and industrial kitchen islands

Swivel Seating for Everyday Use

The swivel seat allows you to turn toward the counter, face another part of the room, or get up without repeatedly dragging the stool across the floor.

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.

Tall Back Without a Bulky Profile

The Edwin’s tall back gives you more support than a backless or low-back stool. Because it is made with narrow metal slats rather than a solid panel, it still has an open appearance.

At Barstool Comforts, the Edwin is a good option for customers looking for a metal bar stool with a wood seat that offers full back support without looking oversized.

Strong Steel Frame

The steel base has gently flared legs and a square footrest that gives your feet a comfortable place to rest.

Its slim frame keeps the stool looking light, while the metal construction provides the stability needed for regular use around a busy kitchen island.

Choose Counter or Bar Height

The Edwin is available in two seat heights:

• Counter Height: For kitchen islands and counters approximately 36–37 inches high.
• Bar Height: For counters and home bars approximately 40–42 inches high.

The counter-height version is a distinctive farmhouse swivel counter stool for a standard kitchen island.

Customize the Edwin

The Edwin is a practical choice for anyone looking for a ladder-back stool with a firm wood seat, supportive back, and rustic industrial character.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty on metal frame
• It’s built to last you decades
• Lead-free paint
• Item #41498
• Heavy-duty North American steel
• Powder-coated metal finish for heavy-duty use
• Seat is available in distressed or non-distressed solid wood birch
• Includes nylon glides on the bottom of the feet to protect your linoleum floors — add felts for wood or linoleum floors for extra protection
• Need a backless version? We recommend the Grace

Wood Characteristics

Celebrating character marks, knots and contrasting wood grain, distressed solid birch blends incredibly well with steel, providing an authentic and unique look to every product.

Manual Wood Characteristics that will appear on distressed solid wood components

• Nail holes 
• Simulated worm holes 
• Tool mark 
• Screw mark 
• Chain impact 

Natural Wood Characteristics that may appear on distressed and non-distressed solid wood components

• Deep mark 
• Repaired knot 
• Deep knot 
• Multiples cracks 
• Long crack