Upright Industrial Bar Stool with Wood Seat and Back

The Upright pairs a solid wood seat and back with a riveted steel frame for a warm take on classic tabouret-style stools.

It has the straightforward shape of a traditional restaurant stool, but the wood details make it feel right at home around a kitchen island or breakfast bar.

Compact, sturdy, and easy to maintain, this industrial bar stool is a practical choice for casual everyday seating.

Industrial Bistro Style

The tapered legs, exposed fasteners, and angular steel frame give the Upright its recognizable café and restaurant-inspired look. A coordinating wood seat and back add natural texture, keeping the design from feeling too cold or commercial.

It works especially well in:

• Industrial kitchens
• Modern farmhouse spaces
• Rustic-modern interiors
• Kitchens with brick, stone, or concrete details
• Rooms featuring wood cabinets and black metal hardware

A dark frame with a warm wood finish creates the strongest industrial look. White, silver, taupe, or champagne can make the stool feel lighter and more contemporary.

Solid Wood Square Seat

The Upright has a firm square wood seat that reinforces its clean, architectural shape. It is easy to wipe down and does not require the maintenance associated with fabric or vinyl upholstery.

The wood grain and coloring may vary slightly from one seat to another, giving each stool its own natural character.

Because the seat is compact and shallow, it works best for breakfast, coffee, and casual meals rather than long periods of lounging. Shoppers who prefer more cushioning may want to consider the upholstered Upright instead.

Supportive Wood Back

The rectangular wood back provides a defined place to lean without making the stool feel bulky. Its compact shape gives you more support than a backless stool while preserving the simple, utilitarian appearance associated with industrial furniture.

Choose a wood finish that coordinates with your cabinetry or flooring, or create contrast by pairing a lighter back and seat with a dark metal frame.

Open Back for Easier Cleanup

The opening between the seat and back keeps the silhouette visually lighter and provides a convenient place to grip the stool when pulling it away from the counter.

It also helps with everyday cleanup. Crumbs can be brushed through the opening instead of becoming trapped where the seat and back meet.

Stable Non-Swivel Seating

The Upright is a non-swivel bar stool, so it remains securely facing the counter. There are no moving parts beneath the seat and no unexpected turning when someone sits down or gets up.

The fixed design also helps several stools remain neatly aligned and prevents the wood backs from rotating into the countertop.

Compact Seating for Smaller Spaces

The Upright has a narrower, more compact profile than many chair-style stools. It is a smart option for smaller kitchens, shorter islands, and spaces where wider seating could make the room feel crowded.

Its straight sides and square seat also make it easier to arrange several stools evenly along the counter.

Durable Steel Frame

The sturdy steel frame gives this wood and metal bar stool its industrial foundation. Horizontal supports reinforce the base, while the front bar provides a comfortable place to rest your feet.

The combination of solid wood and steel makes the Upright especially well suited to kitchens that already feature mixed materials.

Counter or Bar Height

Choose the seat height that best fits your surface:

• Counter Height: The 27-inch seat is recommended for kitchen islands and counters approximately 36–37 inches high.
• Bar Height: The 31-inch seat is recommended for counters and home bars approximately 40–42 inches high.

These heights are slightly taller than the more common 26- and 30-inch options, so measuring your counter before ordering is recommended.

Customize the Upright

The Upright is a durable industrial bar stool with a wood seat and back, combining classic bistro character, compact proportions, and easy-to-maintain materials.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty on metal frame
• It’s built to last you for decades
• Lead-free paint
• Item #40264
• Heavy-duty North American steel
• Seat and back is made out of distressed or non-distressed solid wood birch
• Powder-coated metal finish for heavy-duty use
• 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