Zip Modern Round Backless Swivel Bar Stool

The Zip keeps kitchen-island seating simple, comfortable, and easy to live with. Its cushioned round seat sits on a slim metal base with gently tapered legs, giving it a clean modern profile that does not overwhelm the room.

This round backless bar stool is a practical choice for kitchens where you want comfortable seating that can tuck away neatly when it is not being used.

Cushioned Round Seat

The padded seat gives the Zip a softer feel than a traditional all-metal stool. Its round shape has no hard corners, creating a simple and approachable place to sit during breakfast, coffee, or casual meals.

For shoppers searching for bar stools with a round seat, the Zip offers a streamlined look with enough cushioning for everyday kitchen use.

Backless and Easy to Store

The backless design allows the Zip to slide beneath many kitchen islands and counters, helping preserve valuable walkway space. It also keeps your countertop visible and prevents a row of stools from making the room feel crowded.

For shoppers comparing counter-height bar stools with no back, the Zip offers several useful benefits:

• It takes up less visual space than a stool with a backrest.
• It can be approached from either side.
• It helps keep narrow walkways open.
• It lines up neatly beneath the kitchen island.
• It works well in smaller and open-concept kitchens.

Smooth Swivel Movement

The swivel seat lets you turn toward the counter, face the adjoining room, or get up without dragging the stool across the floor.

This makes the Zip especially convenient in social kitchens where people move between cooking, dining, and conversation. As a metal backless swivel counter stool, it combines easy movement with a compact, uncluttered design.

Modern Metal Base

The tapered steel legs give the Zip its modern contemporary character. A circular footring reinforces the open base and provides a comfortable place to rest your feet.

Its uncomplicated shape works naturally with:

• Modern and transitional kitchens
• Quartz or stone countertops
• Flat-panel or Shaker cabinetry
• Black, silver, or brass hardware
• Breakfast bars and compact kitchen islands
• Neutral, monochromatic, or colorful interiors

A black or charcoal frame creates a sharper contemporary look. Silver, white, taupe, bronze, champagne, or gold can make the stool feel lighter or more decorative.

A Space-Saving Kitchen Island Stool

The Zip is a modern backless counter stool that works especially well where floor space is limited. Since there is no backrest extending above the counter, several stools can sit along the island without blocking sightlines through the kitchen.

At Barstool Comforts, we recommend backless styles like the Zip for islands positioned near walkways, cabinetry, or adjoining living areas.

Counter or Bar Height

Choose the seat height that fits your surface:

• Counter Height: The 26-inch seat is recommended for kitchen islands and counters approximately 36–37 inches high.
• Bar Height: The 30-inch seat is recommended for counters and home bars approximately 40–42 inches high.

Customize the Zip

The Zip combines the space-saving convenience of a backless stool with a comfortable round cushion, smooth swivel movement, and a slim modern metal frame.

At a Glance

• 10-year limited residential warranty on metal frame
• It’s built to last you for decades
• Lead-free paint
• Item #42334
• Heavy-duty North American steel
• 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