Steel bar stools
Slim welded steel for a kitchen that wants a lighter line. Svea has no back, Freja a low back, Philip a full back and Bruno armrests, with seats in vegan leather, velvet or bouclé. Pick a 26 in counter stool or a 30 in bar stool, or any height from 18 to 35 in made to order. RISE has tested or assessed every model to EN 16139.
Made in our own factory in Sweden.
Every stool is made in our own factory in Sweden: steel frames are welded and powder-coated, oak frames are machined and joined, and seats are upholstered by hand. Only the raw materials come from suppliers.
- Steel
- Cut, bent and welded
- Oak
- Machined and joined
- Seats
- Upholstered by hand
Covered for 10 years.
Every stool is covered by our 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, in normal home use.
If something does not hold up
Email info@by-crea.com with your order number and a few photos, and we will assess it with you. Spare parts are available, and the screw-mounted cushions on Freja and Svea can be replaced.
No tools, no flat pack.
Your stool arrives fully assembled. Lift it out of the box and put it at the counter.
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Shipped from the US
Stocked configurations ship from our warehouses in North Carolina and California; others are built to order in Sweden.
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Tracked from dispatch
A tracking link reaches you by email the moment your order leaves.
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At your door
Delivered to your door by UPS.
Shipping to United States
Priced by weight, the same way as at checkout.
Duties and import taxes included
Our prices include duties and import taxes, so there is nothing more to pay when your stools arrive.
Order one before you order six.
Buy one stool and live with it at your own island. If it is not right for you, we take it back. On all eight models.
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Order one stool
Keep it and order the rest, or email info@by-crea.com and we take it back.
What the return covers
Comfort and build. Not the wrong seat height or a change of color, which is what the samples and the chooser are for.
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Compare the models
| Model | Material | Backrest | Overall width | Spacing per stool | Overall height | Seat heights | Tested to |
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| Freja | Steel | Low | 16 in | 19.5 in | 31 in | 26, 30 in and custom | EN 16139 level 1, assessed |
| Philip | Steel | Full | 17.5 in | 21.5 in | 36.5 in | 26, 30 in and custom | EN 16139 level 1 |
| Bruno | Steel | Full, armrests | 18.5 in | 21.5 in | 36.5 in (armrests 33.9 in) | 26, 30 in and custom | EN 16139 level 2 |
| Svea | Steel | None | 15 in | 19.5 in | 26.5 in | 26, 30 in and custom | EN 16139 level 1, assessed |
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.
| Counter height | Typical counter | Seat height | Legroom |
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| 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 | 27 to 29 in, Custom | 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 | 30.5 to 32.3 in, Custom | 9 to 10 in |
Legroom: 9 to 10 in
Guides
- Steel Bar StoolsWelded precision steel, powder-coated, upholstered; the models we make in custom heights.
- Powder-Coated Steel FurnitureA baked dry powder: harder than paint, chip-resistant, cleaned with a damp cloth.
- Are Metal Bar Stools Comfortable? What Makes a Steel Stool Easy to Sit OnYes, when you sit on upholstery with a backrest and a footrest at the right height.
- Custom Height Bar StoolsCounter height minus about 10 in, welded to order on our steel stools.
- Testing and StandardsBruno tested to EN 16139 level 2; Philip, Freja and Svea to level 1; oak not tested.
Frequently asked questions
Are metal bar stools good quality?
They can be excellent. Look for welded precision steel, a powder-coated finish and a stated load rating. Bolted joints and painted finishes are the usual weak points.
What steel are your bar stools made from?
Swedish precision steel tube to EN 10305-5, welded and powder-coated in our own factory in Sweden.
Do metal bar stools rust?
Not normally indoors, with an intact powder coating. Wipe spills dry and avoid leaving the stools standing in water.
Can I get a metal bar stool in a custom height?
Yes. Freja, Philip, Bruno and Svea can be made to a custom seat height, welded to order in Sweden.
Are metal bar stools cold?
Not with an upholstered seat. You sit on the cushion; the only metal you touch is the footrest, with your shoes.
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