Architect Backless Adjustable Industrial Bar Stool with Wood Seat

The Architect keeps things simple: a warm wood seat, a streamlined metal base, and an adjustable design that works at both counter and bar height.

Its backless profile slides neatly beneath an island or bar when it is not in use, making it a smart choice for kitchens where space matters.

Industrial Style Without the Heavy Look

Some industrial bar stools can feel bulky or overly rugged. The Architect has the same wood-and-metal character, but its open base and clean lines give it a lighter, more versatile appearance.

It works especially well in:

• Industrial and loft-style kitchens
• Modern spaces with black metal accents
• Rustic kitchens with natural wood and stone
• Transitional interiors that mix warm and cool finishes

Choose a dark metal frame for the look of classic black industrial bar stools, or pair a lighter frame with a natural wood seat for a softer, more relaxed style.

Adjustable from Counter to Bar Height

The seat adjusts from 24.5″ to 30.25″, allowing the Architect to work with most standard kitchen counters, islands, and home bars.

This adjustable feature is helpful when:

• Your surface falls between standard counter and bar height
• Different family members prefer different seating heights
• You want the flexibility to use the stool in another room later
• You are still finalizing the height of a new island or table

Among adjustable industrial bar stools, the Architect is especially practical because its backless shape can be tucked away easily.

How to Adjust the Seat Height

The height is controlled by the screw mechanism beneath the wood seat.

Turn the seat counterclockwise to raise it and clockwise to lower it.

Each complete 360-degree rotation changes the height by approximately 1/6 of an inch, so it takes about six full rotations to move the seat one inch.

A quick turn while sitting will not noticeably alter the height. The seat must make a complete rotation before the adjustment begins.

A Wood Seat with Industrial Character

The round wood seat adds warmth to the metal frame, giving this industrial swivel bar stool a more inviting look than a typical all-metal design.

Select from a range of wood and metal finishes to make it feel more rustic, contemporary, or distinctly modern industrial.

The Architect is a strong choice for anyone looking for industrial style bar stools that are adjustable, compact, and easy to coordinate with the rest of the room.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty
• It’s built to last you decades
• Lead-free paint
• Heavy-duty North American steel
• Powder-coated metal finish for heavy-duty use
• Available with a non-distressed and distressed solid wood birch seat
• Narrow, doesn’t take up a lot of space

Additional Details

• Item #42563
• Great in modern or industrial kitchens
• 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