915 Maple Upholstered Swivel Bar Stool with Flexback

The Darafeev 915 is an upholstered swivel bar stool designed for people who actually spend time sitting at their kitchen island or home bar.

A generously padded seat, upholstered back, Flexback movement, suspension seating, and swivel base give it a much more supportive, chair-like feel than a simple wooden stool.

If you’re looking for a swivel bar stool with a back for everyday meals, morning coffee, or long conversations around the island, the 915 is built with comfort in mind.

A Full Upholstered Back for More Support

The 915 gives you a substantial upholstered back rather than a small decorative backrest.

That makes it especially comfortable when you want to lean back and settle in instead of constantly sitting upright at the counter.

Pair that with the padded seat and you get a padded swivel bar stool that works particularly well in kitchens where the stools are used every day.

Flexback Moves with You

Darafeev’s Flexback gives the back approximately 1 to 1½ inches of movement.

It isn’t a recliner. It’s just enough movement to let you lean back naturally instead of feeling locked into one position.

At Barstool Comforts, we like Flexback stools for customers who tell us comfort matters just as much as how the stool looks—especially when they’ll be sitting at the island for meals rather than using the stools only occasionally.

Suspension Seating Adds More Give

Comfort isn’t only about how much padding you can see.

The 915 also uses suspension seating underneath the cushion. A suspended liner provides more give than a hard platform, helping the seat respond as you shift and move.

It’s one of those features you may not notice by looking at the stool, but you can appreciate it once you’ve been sitting for a while.

Swivel Instead of Dragging the Stool

The swivel seat lets you turn toward the kitchen, face someone behind you, or get in and out without constantly moving the entire stool.

That’s especially useful around open-concept kitchen islands where conversations aren’t always happening directly in front of you.

For shoppers comparing swivel bar stools with backs, this combination of swivel movement, Flexback support, and upholstery gives the 915 an advantage over simpler designs.

Choose the Right Height

The 915 is available in two seat heights:

• 26″ counter height pairs well with standard 36″ kitchen counters and islands.
• 30″ bar height works well with 40″ to 42″ bar-height counters and home bars.

That means you can use the 915 as either a counter height swivel bar stool or a traditional bar-height stool.

Maple Has a Smoother, More Refined Grain

The maple base gives this wooden swivel bar stool a warmer furniture look while keeping the wood grain relatively smooth and understated.

Compared with oak, which tends to show a more pronounced grain pattern, maple has a finer, more even appearance. That’s a nice choice if you want the wood finish to feel a little cleaner and less rustic.

Choose from a variety of finishes to coordinate with your cabinetry, flooring, or nearby furniture.

Make the Upholstery Your Own

The seat and back can be customized in fabric, vinyl, or leather.

Choose a soft neutral for a relaxed kitchen, go darker and richer for a home bar, or use leather to create a more tailored leather swivel bar stool.

Because both the upholstery and maple finish are customizable, the 915 can look very different from the version shown here.

Comfortable Enough for Everyday Use

A good bar stool shouldn’t only look good lined up at the island.

The 915 is designed for the way people actually use their kitchens—eating dinner, working on a laptop, having coffee, helping with homework, or talking long after the meal is over.

That combination of padding, back support, swivel movement, Flexback, and suspension seating is what makes this stool worth considering when comfort is high on your list.

At a Glance

• 5-year warranty on wood frame
• Made to last for decades
• Hand-crafted select American hardwood
• Made with maple wood, strong and durable
• Old world craftsmanship and 12-step state-of-the-art finishing process
• High resilient foam seat with suspension seating
• Cushion is pulled tight to prevent cushion from rippling over time
• Environmentally friendly
• Includes nylon glides on the bottom of the feet to protect your linoleum floors — add felts for wood or linoleum floors for extra protection