Payton Modern Upholstered Non-Swivel Bar Stool with Mid-High Back

The Payton combines a cushioned square seat, upholstered mid-high back, and slim steel frame in a clean design made for everyday kitchen seating. It provides more support than a low-back stool while keeping a lighter profile than a tall, fully upholstered bar chair.

Its stationary seat remains securely facing the counter, making the Payton a practical non-swivel bar stool for busy kitchen islands.

Mid-High Back Support

The Payton’s mid-high back reaches far enough to provide comfortable support without towering above the counter. It gives you a natural place to lean during meals, coffee, homework, and conversations around the island.

For shoppers looking for an upholstered bar stool with back support, the Payton offers a chair-like feel in a streamlined, armless design.

Open Back for Easier Movement and Cleanup

The opening between the backrest and seat gives you a convenient place to grip the stool when pulling it away from the island.

It also makes cleanup easier. Crumbs can be brushed through the opening instead of becoming trapped where the seat and back meet—a helpful detail in kitchens where the stools are used every day.

Cushioned Square Seat

The padded seat provides a softer place to sit than wood or metal while maintaining a clean, tailored shape. As a square bar stool, the Payton has a more structured appearance than a traditional round-seat design.

Among cushioned bar stools with backs, it offers support beneath the seat and behind your back without the width of arms or the bulk of a fully upholstered dining chair.

Choose from fabric, performance fabric, or easy-to-clean vinyl based on how your household uses the kitchen.

Stable Non-Swivel Design

Because the Payton does not rotate, it stays neatly aligned with the kitchen island. There are no moving parts beneath the seat and no unexpected turning when someone sits down or gets up.

A fixed stool works especially well:

• Near cabinetry, appliances, or walls
• Along narrower walkways
• When several stools sit close together
• When you want every stool to remain facing forward
• When you do not want the back rotating into the counter

Chair-Like Comfort Without Arms

The Payton is a streamlined alternative to wider bar chairs for a kitchen island. Its upholstered seat and supportive back provide a more substantial sitting experience, but the armless design requires less room between stools.

It is also easier to approach from either side, which can be helpful around a busy island.

Slim Steel Frame

The Payton rests on a durable steel frame with straight legs and a square footrest. The open base balances the upholstered seat and back, keeping the overall design from appearing heavy.

Black or charcoal creates a crisp contemporary look. Silver feels lighter and more modern, while bronze, champagne, or taupe can move the Payton toward a softer transitional style.

Counter or Bar Height

Choose the seat height that fits your surface:

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

For shoppers comparing upholstered bar stools at counter height, the Payton provides a cushioned seat, mid-high back support, and a stable fixed frame.

Customize the Payton

At Barstool Comforts, you can request free upholstery and metal-finish samples before selecting your final combination.

Choose your preferred:

• Fabric, performance fabric, or vinyl
• Metal frame finish
• Counter or bar height

The Payton is a smart choice for anyone looking for modern upholstered seating with a square cushion, supportive mid-high back, easy-clean opening, and dependable non-swivel base.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty on metal frame
• It’s built to last you decades
• Lead-free paint
• Item #40103
• Well-cushioned seat and backrest for long periods of sitting
• Heavy-duty North American steel
• Powder-coated metal finish for heavy-duty useIncludes nylon glides on the bottom of the feet to protect your linoleum floors — add felts for wood or linoleum floors for extra protection