Oak bar stools
Solid FSC-certified oak, shaped and joined by hand, for a kitchen that should feel warm. Eva has no back, Ebba a low one, Ted a full back and Carl armrests, and the grain gains a soft patina with every year of use. Every oak stool comes as a 26 in counter stool or a 30 in bar stool, in natural or dark oak, and black on Eva and Ebba.
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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+1Compare the models
| Model | Material | Backrest | Overall width | Spacing per stool | Overall height | Seat heights | Tested to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebba | Solid oak | Low bar | 15 in | 19.5 in | 31 in | 26 and 30 in | Not tested |
| Eva | Solid oak | None | 15 in | 19.5 in | 26 in | 26 and 30 in | Not tested |
| Ted | Solid oak | Full | 17.5 in | 21.5 in | 36.5 in | 26 and 30 in | Not tested |
| Carl | Solid oak | Full, armrests | 21.5 in | 23.5 in | 36.5 in | 26 and 30 in | Not tested |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Oak Bar StoolsOak bar stools in solid FSC-certified oak: four models, 26 or 30 in seats.
- Wood vs Metal Bar StoolsSteel for slim lines and custom heights; oak for warmth and a frame you can refinish.
- How to Clean Bar StoolsA damp cloth for frames, mild soap for vegan leather, blot fabric, felt pads under the feet.
- How Our Bar Stools Are MadeMade start to finish in our own factory in Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Is oak good for bar stools?
Yes. Oak is a dense hardwood that resists dents, keeps its joints tight and can be sanded and refinished. With a lacquered finish it wipes clean after spills, which suits a kitchen.
Are your oak bar stools solid wood?
Yes. Eva, Ebba, Ted and Carl are made from solid FSC-certified European oak, finished with a matt lacquer in our own factory in Sweden.
What heights do your oak bar stools come in?
26 in for standard kitchen counters of 35 to 36 in, and 30 in for typical bar counters of 39 to 40 in. Custom heights are made on our steel models only.
What is the difference between natural oak and dark oak?
Both are the same solid oak. Dark oak is stained before lacquering, so the grain still shows; it contrasts with light cabinets and hides everyday marks well.
Do wooden bar stools scratch floors?
Any stool can scratch a floor if the feet are bare. Fit felt pads under wooden or metal feet and replace them when they wear.
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