Bradley Backless Narrow Rustic Industrial Bar Stool with Wood Seat

The Bradley is a rustic backless bar stool with a solid wood seat, slim steel frame, and compact shape that tucks neatly beneath the counter. It is especially useful in smaller kitchens, apartments, and spaces where a wider stool would get in the way.

The wood seat gives it warmth and visible character, while the square metal base adds an industrial edge.

Backless and Easy to Tuck Away

Because there is no backrest, the Bradley can slide almost completely beneath a kitchen island or bar when it is not in use. That helps keep walkways open and makes the room feel less crowded.

It is a practical choice for anyone looking for narrow bar stools for small spaces, especially in kitchens where every inch around the island matters.

Rustic Industrial Style

The solid wood seat brings natural grain and warmth to the stool, while the straight steel frame keeps the design clean and structured.

Choose distressed wood with a dark metal frame for a stronger rustic industrial look. A lighter wood seat with white or pale metal feels more relaxed and farmhouse-inspired. Gray wood with black or silver metal gives it a more modern direction.

The Bradley works naturally with wood cabinetry, exposed brick, stone, black metal lighting, and butcher-block countertops.

Solid Wood Seat

The square wood seat is durable, easy to wipe clean, and well suited to everyday kitchen use. It is a smart option for households that prefer to avoid upholstery because of crumbs, spills, or pets.

Unlike some small bar stools, the Bradley still feels sturdy and substantial even though its overall profile is compact.

Slim Steel Frame

The steel base is built as one solid structure, giving the stool dependable support without taking up unnecessary floor space. Its straight legs keep the footprint narrow, while the surrounding supports provide a convenient footrest.

For shoppers comparing slim bar stools, the Bradley offers a more finished appearance than a basic utility stool.

Choose Counter or Bar Height

The Bradley is available in two seat heights:

• 25″ Counter Height: For counters approximately 36 inches high.
• 29″ Bar Height: For counters approximately 40–42 inches high.

The 25-inch version is especially useful for shoppers looking for narrow counter stools or narrow counter height stools that can tuck beneath a standard kitchen island.

Customize the Bradley

Choose from a range of wood and metal finishes to create the look that works best in your space.

A dark frame with distressed wood gives this rustic backless bar stool a more rugged appearance. A white frame with a natural wood seat feels lighter and more casual, while contrasting finishes make the square wood seat stand out.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty on metal frame
• It’s built to last you decades
• Lead-free paint
• Heavy-duty North American steel
• Powder-coated metal finish for heavy-duty use
• Solid birch rectangular-shaped seat
• Conveys an uncluttered, orderly look
• Lightweight, yet durable
• Footrest is flat, rather than round, for added comfort
• Item #40038
• 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