51 Wooden Bar Stools for Timeless Kitchen Seating

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Because of their height, bar stools tend to serve as a prominent design element – it's important to choose a design that you love, that feels comfortable but also flatters the room that surrounds. Wooden stools are a versatile option, a warm and inviting selection likely to age gracefully even as decor trends shift over time. In this post, we've collected our favorites from across the web. This compilation spans from mid-century icons to high-end selections from today's most prolific designers, along with smart budget-friendly wooden stools for every style. Complete your dine-in kitchen or home cocktail lounge with any of the stunning selections below.

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Wooden Bar Stools with White Seat: Backless stools stow away easily beneath the lip of a counter or table, a fantastic way to conserve floor space in a smaller kitchen or dining room. This pair features a simple silhouette, the saddle seat upholstered in simple off-white fabric for a bright and modern look.

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Cream and Wood Bar-Height Stool: Do you plan to use your dining stools while enjoying full meals or while socializing with guests? Consider placing a special emphasis on comfort. This piece includes an upholstered backrest and a gently curved seat for excellent support. This stool is available in bar height and counter height.

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White Upholstered Wooden Bar Stool: The gorgeous Contour Stool by Hallgeir Homstvedt and Jonah Takagi is carefully sculpted to ensure a beautiful visual impression from every angle. The low backrest provides support while maintaining a streamlined silhouette – the upholstery is available in a range of woven and leather options.

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Mid-Century Wooden Bar Stools: Inspired by mid-century silhouettes, this handsome bar stool set features a high winged backrest to provide supportive comfort while dining at your breakfast nook or enjoying cocktails in the lounge. The framing is made from solid rubberwood for lasting longevity.

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Dark Blue Wooden Bar Stools: Dark blue upholstery adds a pop of sophisticated color to this wooden bar stool set, the seating lightly padded for enduring comfort. The frame is durably braced, with the front bars positioned to double as footrests. Because these stools do not have armrests, they can slide easily beneath the counter or bar edge.

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Navy Wooden Swivel Bar Stool: Swivel functionality is a convenient option for some dining situations – you can swing around to talk with different guests or swivel the seat to get up from your chair without moving it. This bentwood stool design features a padded swivel top with a supportive barrel backrest, a metal footrest bracing the legs below.

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Modern Wooden Swivel Bar Stool with Back: With a seat height that measures 26 inches, this upholstered bar stool is sized for standard counters and low bars. The formed backrest provides smooth support while the padded swivel seat provides stylish comfort. Metal legs lend a clean modern look ideal for contemporary and industrial kitchen themes alike.

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Grey Upholstered Swivel Wood Bar Stools: Fully padded backrests, armrests, and seats make these bar stools perfect for those who demand comfort. Choose from five upholstery color options to coordinate with your kitchen or dining theme. Each set includes two matching stools.

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White Upholstered Wood Barstool: The distinctive double-x shaped backrest of this dining stool is sure to capture attention from every angle. The seat and backrest are upholstered in smooth padded fabric, available in three neutral upholstery options to suit the most common kitchen themes. This stool is also available with a counter height option.

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Caymus Backless Wooden Bar Stools: A retro silhouette meets rustic detailing with this attractive bar stool design by Arteriors. The wooden seat is expertly smoothed and shaped, then finished with a natural wax treatment for rich color and dimension to last. The strong iron base ensures longevity even in higher traffic spaces.

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25 Inch Swivel Wooden Bar Stool: Simple, charming, and perfectly timeless – this stool maintains a traditional silhouette with the advantage of a round swivel top. This piece measures at 25 inches in height for use with counter-height tables.

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Authentic Cherner Wooden Bar Stool: Designed in 1958, the Cherner Stool remains just as fresh and relevant today – this piece shares the same famous silhouette as its iconic chair counterpart, a favorite for serious mid-century furniture enthusiasts. This is a fully licensed production by the Cherner Chair Company.

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Gubi Wooden Low Back Bar Stools: The gorgeous Gubi 3D Stool features rounded edges for a soft and welcoming aesthetic sure to make your kitchen feel more inviting. This piece is crafted from walnut veneers for a mid-century look, also available in a handsome blonde oak option.

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Risom Red Wooden Bar Stools: Designed by Jens Risom in 1943, this distinctive stool features the same woven seating and angular edges as its famous lounge chair counterpart. This piece is crafted to the same exacting standards today, its hardwood framing and mortise-and-tenon construction sure to last a lifetime with proper care. Customize your stool – choose from bar height or counter height, three wood finishes, and five bold fabrics.

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Magis Wooden Adjustable Bar Stools: Are you looking for a stool that is sure to fit your chosen placement? The playful Tom & Jerry stool collection by Magis features an adjustable screw-top design that can adjust from 27 inches to 34 inches, ideal for counters and bars alike.

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Light Ash Saddle Seat Bar Stool: A smooth saddle-shaped seat makes this cushioned counter stool especially comfortable without sacrificing its streamlined appeal. This piece measures at 26 inches in height, the frame crafted from solid ash wood with a light natural finish.

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Wishbone-Style Wooden Bar Stool: Inspired by the iconic Wishbone chair, this beautiful counter-height stool features a smooth barrel back supported by elegantly sculpted dowel legs. The seat is crafted from woven paper rope. Use this piece to complement dining themes ranging from mid-century modern to Scandinavian hygge and more.

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Upholstered Wooden Saddle Bar Stools: This upholstered 29-inch stool features light natural finishes and nailhead trim, lending a warm transitional look that falls somewhere between traditional and rustic. This set is also available in a contemporary grey.

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Antique White Bar Stool with Back: This handsome counter-height bar stool includes a full backrest and armrests, the sides woven from cane rattan for a breezy rustic or mid-century look. The rubberwood frame is lightly whitewashed for an antique appearance.

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Woven Rattan 30-Inch Wooden Bar Stool: Whitewashed woven rattan gives this 30-inch bar stool a breezy nautical look – perfect for beach homes and coastal decor themes. This piece is also available with a slightly darker finish to complement decor that leans more toward rustic or bohemian.

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Leather-Wrapped 30 Inch Wooden Bar Stool: This uncomplicated bar stool enjoys a decorative pop of bohemian flair with the woven leather strips that make up the seat. It’s comfortable but lightweight, easy to incorporate in a kitchen or anywhere around the home.

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24 Inch Wooden Bar Stool with Back: At 24 inches in height, this traditional stool is well-suited to counter-height dining arrangements. The dowel back enjoys a sense of classic charm while the unique silhouette captures a touch of mid-century inspiration. Solid oak construction ensures a lifetime of enjoyment.

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Rustic Farmhouse Wooden Bar Stool: Charming bentwood details give this bar stool a quiet ornamental look ideal for kitchen themes like country, cottage chic, and bohemian. Natural fiber softens the seat while lending additional rustic flair. This piece is also available as a bar height stool.

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Simple Round Rustic Wooden Bar Stool: Sweet and simple, this round rustic stool is a timeless accent guaranteed to never go out of style. This piece is crafted from solid reclaimed elm and solid nettlewood, finished in a warm medium tone for endless coordination possibilities. The seat measures at 30 inches in height.

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Thirteenth Round Wooden Bar Stool: The exquisite Thirteenth Stool by Joel Escalona is carved from solid white oak, every sweeping curve sanded by hand to achieve a buttery smooth surface. This piece measures at just over 29 inches in height, able to be used as a stool or as a tall accent table.

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Wooden Tractor Seat Bar Stools: Tractor seat stools offer a slightly more ergonomic seating experience compared to their flat counterparts. This 24-inch stool is ideal for counter-height dining arrangements, crafted from solid birch wood for sturdy everyday performance. This design is also available with a black finish.

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Solid Elm Wooden Bar Stool: Rich wood grain takes center stage with this beautifully crafted solid elm stool in a warm natural finish. This piece measures at just over 29 inches for bar-height tables, the seat shaped and honed for a comfortable seating experience. Because this design is armless, it can tuck easily beneath the lip of a counter for space-saving appeal.

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Solid Walnut Tractor Bar Stools: This exquisite tractor stool design is carved from a single block of ash or walnut wood, both options sustainably sourced. This design by Craig Bassam showcases exceptional attention to detail from the silky smooth edges to the leather-wrapped footrests. Choose from three sizes.

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Woven Leather and Wood Bar Stool: Strips of thick genuine leather form the seat of this saddle-shaped stool design for style and comfort. Solid wood framing provides stability. This stool measures at 30 inches in height for use with bar-height seating or high counter seats.

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Modern Wooden Stools with Leather Seats: This minimalistic wooden stool is equipped with a gorgeous leather cushion that straps onto the top for comfort and innovative style. The footprint is made from metal to prevent marking. This stool measures at 27 inches in height for use alongside counter-height tables.

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Backless Bar Stool with Wooden Legs: Smooth faux leather upholstery softens the seat of this simple bar stool while adding a pop of attractive contrast. Choose from four wood finish and upholstery combinations to best suit your kitchen or dining room decor theme. Each stool measures at 26 inches in height for use along counters.

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Black and Oak Wooden Bar Stool: A rounded capsule-shaped backrest ensures this bar stool looks handsome from every angle. This piece is crafted from solid American white oak, the seat upholstered in genuine top grain leather. This piece is also available with a walnut finish. Each stool comes fully assembled and ready to use.

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Nerd Modern Wooden Bar Stool: German industrial designer David Geckeler created the Nerd series as an homage to Scandinavian furniture design, each piece simple but filled with joyful character. Eco-friendly water-based lacquer gives the oak surfaces a soft and silky touch. This stool is also available in a wide range of cheerful pastels.

51 Wooden Bar Stools for Timeless Kitchen Seating

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