Classic Maple Flexback Upholstered Swivel Bar Stool with Back

The Darafeev Classic is an upholstered swivel bar stool with back support that feels much more like a comfortable dining chair than a simple counter stool.

If you’re comparing bar stools with backs, the Classic has a more traditional, furniture-like presence than many contemporary designs.

A Padded Back You Can Actually Lean Into

The upholstered back gives you a generous area to lean against, while the rolled top and exposed maple frame add traditional detail.

Darafeev’s Flexback allows approximately 1 to 1½ inches of movement, so the back gives slightly when you lean into it instead of holding you completely rigid.

That makes this padded swivel bar stool especially appealing for longer meals, drinks, or conversations around the island.

Suspension Seating Adds Comfort Underneath

The padded seat also includes Darafeev’s suspension seating system.

Instead of the cushion sitting directly over a hard platform, the suspension underneath provides additional give as you shift your weight.

It’s one of the reasons this swivel bar stool with back feels more like upholstered furniture than occasional seating.

Optional Nailhead Trim

Nailhead trim can be added around the seat and back upholstery to give the Classic a more tailored, traditional look.

Choose a nailhead finish that coordinates with the wood and upholstery, or leave it off for a cleaner appearance.

If you’re looking for a nailhead bar stool, this model gives you the option to add the detail without making it mandatory.

Choose Fabric, Vinyl, or Leather

The seat and back can be customized separately, opening up a lot of possibilities.

Use the same upholstery throughout for a cohesive look, or pair leather or vinyl on the seat with a patterned fabric on the back.

Choose leather on both, and the Classic becomes a rich leather swivel bar stool that works especially well in traditional kitchens and home bars.

Swivel Without Dragging the Stool

The swivel seat lets you turn toward the kitchen, face the rest of the room, or get in and out without constantly moving the whole stool.

That makes swivel bar stools with backs especially practical in open kitchens where people naturally turn between the counter and the rest of the room.

Choose the Right Height

The Classic 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 it as either a counter height swivel stool with back or a traditional bar height swivel stool.

For sizing, Barstool Comforts recommends measuring your finished counter height before ordering so you have enough room between the seat and countertop.

Maple Gives the Wood a Smooth, Refined Look

The frame is made from maple, which has a finer and more understated grain than oak.

That gives this maple swivel bar stool a smoother wood appearance and lets details like the upholstery and nailhead trim stand out more.

Choose from a range of wood finishes to coordinate with cabinetry, flooring, or nearby furniture.

Make the Classic Your Own

Between the seat height, seat upholstery, back upholstery, maple finish, nailhead trim, metal footplate finish, and swivel type, the Classic can take on very different looks.

A patterned fabric and warm wood finish can feel traditional, while a solid leather and darker finish can give this wooden swivel bar stool a more tailored home-bar look.

Additional Details

• 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
• Seat and back 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