Handmade in Sweden
Bruno Bar Stool
€499
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Description
Most stools ask you to choose from what exists. Bruno Design Your Own starts from a white powder-coated steel frame with backrest, armrests and integrated footrest, and lets you build the rest: a cushion in vegan leather, bouclé or velvet across the full color range, sewn armrest covers or bare steel, in counter height (66 cm / 26 in), bar height (76 cm / 30 in) or any height you enter yourself.
Every choice renders live in 3D, your fabric on your frame, before anything is built. Because each made-to-order Bruno is welded and upholstered in Malmö, a custom bar stool with armrests is a configuration, not a compromise, and the result is a combination only you have.
Each stool is an original by Crea, designed by Alexandra Pettersson and fully welded from raw Swedish steel, and it arrives fully assembled. It carries 200 kg, is covered by our 10-year warranty and built to be repaired rather than replaced, with spare cushions and parts available long after purchase. Choose 66 cm for counters of 89 to 92 cm, 76 cm for bars of 99 to 102 cm, or set your own height. Made to order in our Malmö factory and shipped in 10 to 15 days.
“Bruno carries my father's name. He worked in our family's factory his whole life, and like him this stool is firm, steady and built to last.”
Specifications
Dimensions
- Weight
- 8 kg 17.6 lb
- Country of origin
- Sweden Sweden
- Designer
- Alexandra Pettersson Alexandra Pettersson
Materials & Construction
- Manufactured in
- Sweden, 100%
- Material
- Swedish Steel EN 10305-5 E220 precision steel
- Paint method
- Powder coated
- Color
- White RAL9016 GL30
- Manufactured in
- Sweden, 100%
- Foam
- Cold cut foam 55 kg/m³
- Core
- Beech core plywood
- Manufacturer
- Spradling
- Collection
- Valencia
- Composition
- Vinyl topcoat on 100% polyester backing
- Weight
- 650 g/m²
- Martindale
- 300,000
- Lightfastness
- 7-8
- Fire resistance
- EN 1021-1/2
- Finish
- PERMABLOK3 easy-clean protection
- Fabric warranty
- 5 years
- Collection
- Dolly
- Composition
- 100% polyester
- Weight
- 480 g/m²
- Martindale
- 50,000
- Pilling
- 3-4
- Lightfastness
- 5
- Pet friendly
- Claw-safe tested (BS 8479, cat. G)
- Certification
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Collection
- Matteo
- Composition
- 100% polyester
- Weight
- 430 g/m²
- Martindale
- 130,000
- Pilling
- 4-5
- Lightfastness
- 4
- Fire resistance
- EN 1021-1, CAL TB 117
- Finish
- Water repellent
- Certification
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Durability & Certifications
Care & Maintenance
Fabric
Wipe down with a microfiber cloth, lukewarm water and neutral washing detergent. Do not use ph acidic or basic solutions like acetone or bleach.
Frame
Wipe with a microfiber cloth, lukewarm water and a normal cleaning agent. Refrain from using too acidic solutions as this will fade out the outer protection of the powder-coat.
Delivery, Returns & Assembly
Shipping
Shipping is calculated at checkout from your delivery address and the size of your order, so you see the exact cost before you pay. A tracking link reaches you by email the moment your order leaves our factory in Malmö, Sweden.
Delivery time
Orders across Europe are delivered by UPS, normally 3 to 5 working days after dispatch. Made to order pieces are produced first, and that production time is shown on this page.
Assembly
Most of our furniture arrives fully assembled. Dining tables and some outdoor pieces arrive with the top and legs packed separately, and fitting them takes 5 to 10 minutes and one screwdriver.
Returns
You have 14 days from delivery to request a return, provided the piece is unused and in its original condition. Email info@by-crea.com or open the chat and we will arrange it. Return shipping is paid by you at the carrier's actual rate, typically 15 to 20% of the order value, or roughly 30 to 90 EUR per package depending on size and destination. We confirm the exact amount in your own currency before anything is collected.
Custom orders
Anything configured through Design Your Own, with custom dimensions, finishes or materials, is produced specifically for your order and is not eligible for return. Order free samples first, or ask us in the chat, and we will help you get it right the first time.
FAQ
The same rule applies as for any stool: 66 cm (26 in) seats suit counters 89-92 cm high, and 76 cm (30 in) seats suit bars 99-102 cm high. Keep 23-26 cm between seat and countertop; custom heights are available via Design Your Own.
Yes, by design. The armrests reach 86 cm total height on the 66 cm seat and 96 cm on the 76 cm seat, both below the recommended counter height for that seat (89-92 cm and 99-102 cm). That puts the armrests under a standard counter or island overhang without touching. If your overhang is unusually shallow, check the exact armrest height in the Dimensions tab against your own clearance first.
Armrests take the weight off your shoulders and make it easier to sit down and stand up, especially for longer sitting. Bruno is our only steel bar stool with armrests, combined with an integrated backrest and footrest.
The seat and armrest upholstery are tailored and fixed to the stool as one piece, so they aren't swapped independently. If it ever needs attention, our 10-year warranty and repair-over-replace approach cover it.
Wipe the upholstery with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth, and the powder-coated frame with a damp cloth. The vegan leather has an easy-clean protective finish and is rated to 300,000 Martindale.
Allow 55-60 cm of width per stool so the armrests never touch, and leave a few centimetres of clearance between the armrests and the counter edge when the stool is tucked in.
Yes. Order free material samples, or a single stool with free returns, and test it at your own counter before deciding.
Bruno is named after our founder Alexandra Pettersson's father, who spent his working life in the family's steel factory. Every Bruno is made in our own factory in Malmö, Sweden, with a 10-year warranty.
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