Upright Industrial Backless Bar Stool with Wood Seat

The Upright puts a warmer spin on classic tabouret-style stools by pairing a solid wood seat with a riveted steel frame. It has the familiar look of a traditional restaurant stool, but the natural wood adds texture and makes the industrial design feel more at home in a residential kitchen.

Compact, sturdy, and easy to tuck away, this backless stool works especially well at kitchen islands, breakfast bars, and casual home bars.

Solid Wood Square Seat

The Upright features a compact, square wood seat with a clean, straightforward shape. Unlike the cushioned version, this model provides a firm sitting surface that is easy to wipe clean and does not require upholstery maintenance.

As a square bar stool, it has a structured look that complements the angular steel frame. The wood grain also introduces natural variation, so each seat may have subtle differences in tone and pattern.

Compact Fit for Smaller Spaces

The overall width measures approximately 16½ inches wide and 16½ inches deep, giving the Upright a noticeably compact footprint.

That shallow depth can be useful when your kitchen island is positioned near:

• A walkway
• A wall or cabinet
• Nearby furniture
• A frequently used appliance
• A smaller breakfast area

The limited depth means it will not offer the same thigh support as a larger stool. It is best suited to quick meals, morning coffee, or casual seating rather than long periods at the counter.

Classic Bistro and Industrial Style

The steel frame, exposed rivets, and tapered legs give the Upright the recognizable look of a vintage café or restaurant stool. Its design fits naturally into industrial, modern farmhouse, rustic, and casual contemporary kitchens.

Pair it with:

• Reclaimed or natural wood surfaces
• Brick, stone, or concrete details
• Black or dark metal hardware
• Open shelving
• Industrial pendant lighting
• Simple Shaker or flat-panel cabinetry

A dark metal frame and medium-to-dark wood seat create the strongest industrial look. White, silver, taupe, or champagne finishes give the stool a lighter, more contemporary direction.

Backless and Easy to Store

The backless profile allows the Upright to slide beneath many counters when it is not being used. This helps keep walkways clear and preserves an open view across the kitchen island.

It is a practical choice for shoppers comparing backless bar stools or backless counter stools for a smaller space.

Stable Non-Swivel Design

The Upright is a non-swivel bar stool, so the seat remains securely facing the counter. With no rotating mechanism beneath the seat, the frame stays neatly aligned and does not turn into surrounding cabinetry or neighboring stools.

The stationary design also reinforces its classic restaurant-inspired simplicity.

Strong Steel Frame

The tapered steel legs and visible fasteners give the Upright its durable, straightforward character. Horizontal supports reinforce the frame, while the front bar provides a comfortable place to rest your feet.

This combination of solid wood and steel makes the stool a natural fit for anyone looking for a compact industrial bar stool that feels warmer than an all-metal design.

Counter or Bar Height

Choose the seat height that fits your surface:

• Counter Height: The 27-inch seat is recommended for kitchen islands and counters approximately 36–37 inches high.
• Bar Height: The 31-inch seat is recommended for counters and home bars approximately 40–42 inches high.

These heights are slightly taller than the standard 26- and 30-inch options, so measuring your counter before ordering is recommended.

Customize the Upright

The Upright combines the compact convenience of a backless stool with the timeless character of wood and riveted steel—an easy choice for industrial kitchens, modern farmhouse spaces, and casual breakfast bars.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty on metal frame
• It’s built to last you for decades
• Lead-free paint
• Item #42564
• Seat is available in a distressed or non-distressed solid wood birch
• 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

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