Walden Modern Wood Backless Swivel Bar Stool with Wood Seat

The Walden keeps things simple in the best possible way. Its round wood seat, tapered birch wood legs, and slim metal footring create a clean, modern stool with the warmth and natural character of wood.

With no back to interrupt the view across your counter, it is an especially good fit for open kitchens, smaller islands, and spaces where you want the seating to feel light and uncluttered.

Modern Scandinavian Style

The Walden’s tapered wood legs and understated silhouette give it a distinct Scandinavian feel. The design is simple, functional, and warm, with just enough metal contrast from the circular footring.

Choose a light wood finish for an airy Nordic look, or go darker for more of a mid-century modern direction.

It works especially well with:

• Natural or white oak cabinetry
• Light stone or quartz countertops
• Warm neutral color palettes
• Matte black or brushed-metal accents
• Scandinavian and mid-century modern interiors

Round Wood Seat

Instead of upholstery, this version of the Walden features a smooth round wood seat that keeps the stool streamlined from top to bottom.

The wood seat is also practical for kitchens and dining areas because there is no fabric to stain, snag, or absorb spills. Simply wipe the surface clean as needed.

For shoppers looking for a wood seat bar stool, the Walden offers a more refined alternative to heavier traditional wooden stools, with slim tapered legs and an open base that keeps the design visually light.

Smooth Swivel Movement

The built-in swivel lets you turn toward the counter, face the adjoining room, or step away from the island without dragging the entire stool across the floor.

The swivel mechanism is tucked neatly beneath the seat, helping the Walden maintain its clean silhouette.

That easy movement is especially useful in open kitchens where seating is used for meals, conversation, homework, and entertaining throughout the day.

Backless and Easy to Tuck Away

The Walden’s backless design allows it to slide beneath many kitchen islands and counters when it is not in use.

This keeps walkways more open and helps preserve an unobstructed view across the countertop.

A backless wood counter stool is particularly useful for:

• Smaller kitchens
• Islands near busy walkways
• Open-concept rooms
• Longer counters with several stools
• Spaces where you do not want the seating to dominate the room

Wood Seat and Solid Birch Base

The Walden pairs a round wood seat with tapered solid birch wood legs for a warm, residential look.

Natural wood grain gives each finish more character than a painted or all-metal stool, while the simple shape keeps the Walden firmly in the modern category.

A circular metal footring wraps around the base, adding contrast while providing a comfortable place to rest your feet. You can select the footring finish separately to coordinate with nearby cabinet hardware, lighting, or other metal accents.

Customize the Walden

The Walden is a strong choice for anyone looking for a modern backless swivel bar stool with a wood seat. Its tapered wood base, compact profile, and metal footring give it a Scandinavian-inspired look that works especially well around today’s kitchen islands.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty on metal frame
• It’s built to last you for decades
• Lead-free paint
• Item #44342
• Includes nylon glides on the bottom of the feet to protect your linoleum floors — add felts for wood or linoleum floors for extra protection