Bar stools with arms

Bruno in steel and Carl in solid oak have armrests, which make sitting down and getting up easier during long meals. Bruno is tested by RISE to EN 16139 level 2; Carl is our widest stool at 21.3 in across the armrests and needs 23.5 in of counter each.

Ebba bar stools in solid oak at a stainless steel kitchen island

26 in, Counter height seat

30 in, Bar height seat

10 years, Warranty

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Which stool fits your kitchen?

Four questions to your seat height, how many fit and the stools that suit you.

How high is your counter?

35 to 36 in, Kitchen island 39 to 40 in, Bar counter Something else, Set your height Not sure, How to measure

Prefer to measure yourself? Read the height guide

Four Freja bar stools with black frames at a concrete kitchen island

Before you choose

Five things worth knowing.

26 inSeat

9 to 10 inLegroom

35 to 36 inUnderside

Which seat height fits your counter?

26 in for most islands.

Most kitchen islands take a 26 in seat and most bar counters a 30 in seat. If your counter falls outside both ranges, our steel stools can be made at any seat height from 18.1 to 35.5 in.

Seat height by counter height, measured to the underside
Counter height	Typical counter	Seat height	Legroom
35 to 36 in	Kitchen island, standard countertop	26 in	9 to 10 in
36.6 to 38.5 in	Thick stone top, raised plinth	Custom, 27 to 29 in	9 to 10 in
39 to 40 in	Bar counter, raised breakfast bar	30 in	9 to 10 in
40.5 to 41.7 in	Tall bar or breakfast bar	Custom, 30.5 to 32.3 in	9 to 10 in

Height guide

Seating side 71 in

How many bar stools fit my island?

3 stools on 71 in.

At 21.5 in each, standard or slim. Drag to try your length.

Divide the seating side by 21.5 in and round down, or by 19.5 in for slim stools such as Svea, Eva, Ebba and Freja. A 71 in island seats three.

21.5 in, Standard stool

19.5 in, Slim stool

23.5 in, Carl

How many guide

Backless

Low back

Full back

With a back or without?

Our rule of thumb: a back for sits over about 20 minutes.

As a rule of thumb, choose a backrest if you sit for more than about 20 minutes. Backless stools slide fully under the counter, which suits quick breakfasts and small kitchens.

Backless: Svea, Eva
Low back: Freja, Ebba
Full back: Philip, Ted
Armrests: Bruno, Carl

Backrest guide

Oak

Steel

Oak or steel?

Warm oak or slim steel.

Oak for warmth, visible grain and a frame you can refinish. Steel for a slim line, more frame colors and custom heights.

Oak: Eva, Ebba, Ted, Carl26 and 30 in
Steel: Freja, Svea, Philip, Bruno26, 30 in and custom

Wood vs metal guide

300,000, Vegan leather

130,000, Velvet

50,000, Bouclé

Which upholstery?

Vegan leather, velvet or bouclé.

Vegan leather wipes clean, velvet hides wear, bouclé feels warmest. All three are above the 30,000 Martindale rubs usually specified for commercial seating.

Martindale rubs: vegan leather 300,000, velvet 130,000, bouclé 50,000.

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Compare the models

Pick the models you want to compare. Every model is made in our factory in Malmö.

Bar stools with arms
Brunofrom $519Armrests	Carlfrom $699Armrests
Material
Steel	Solid oak
Backrest
Full, armrests	Full, armrests
Overall width
18.5 in	21.5 in
Overall depth
17.5 in	17.5 in
Overall height
36.5 in (armrests 33.9 in)	36.5 in
Footrest below seat
16.5 in	17.5 in
Spacing per stool
21.5 in	23.5 in
Seat heights
26, 30 in and custom	26 and 30 in
Tested to
EN 16139 level 2	Not tested

Overall height is at a 26 in seat; add 4 in at 30 in. Every model is rated for 440 lbs, delivered fully assembled and covered by a 10-year warranty.

Made, tested and guaranteed in Sweden

Unfinished Ebba bar stools in raw oak at the by Crea factory

Made in our own factory in Malmö

Steel is cut, bent and welded, oak is machined and joined, and seats are upholstered by hand. Only the raw materials come from suppliers.

How our bar stools are made

Tested by RISE, Sweden

EN 16139 is the European strength and durability standard for non-domestic seating. RISE tested Bruno to level 2 and Philip to level 1, and assessed Freja and Svea as meeting level 1 on the basis of that testing. Separately, we rate every stool for 440 lbs.

Weight capacity explained

10-year warranty, delivered fully assembled

Spare parts are available, and the screw-mounted cushions on Freja and Svea can be replaced.

How to care for your stools

Try one at home

Order a test stool you can return, or fabric, wood and frame samples to hold against your kitchen.

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Guides and answers

In-depth guides, one question each, and quick answers to the most common questions.

Which bar stools have armrests?

In our range, Bruno in powder-coated steel and Carl in solid oak. Allow 21.5 in of counter per stool for Bruno and 23.5 in for Carl, our widest seat.

Which by Crea stool has the widest seat?

Carl, at 21.3 in wide and 17 in deep, with armrests.

Does a wider seat mean fewer stools?

Sometimes. As a starting point, allow 21.5 in of counter per stool for most seats, 19.5 in for slim seats up to about 16 in, and 23.5 in for seats over 19.5 in.

Is a bigger seat more comfortable?

For long sits, yes, up to about 18.5 in wide. A backrest and footrest matter as much as seat size.

Journal

June 29, 2026