This pair of Wooden Bar Stools also delivered a pair of surprises, one was how large they are and one was how sturdy. Somehow Id expected significantly smaller stools but these can be raised to 800mm high and are certainly suitable for high breakfast bars and similar. At the lowest height theyre about 580mm high and while that works for desks or dining tables its higher than most dining chairs would be. Theyre well packed, despite being weighty, and although our box arrived a bit bashed nothing inside was damaged or lost. Theyre also easy to assemble and once youve bolted the seat onto the main column the rest just sits together without the need for complicated fixings. This does mean for example that the main column, with the gas-lift mechanism and the seat just gets dropped into the round baseplate with nothing actually fixing it in place, so in theory it could be lifted out again. In practice this doesnt seem to happen if you lift the stool to move it, but its worth bearing in mind.
With the stool assembled you get a sturdy looking and feeling seat with an excellent smooth gas-lift that allows for quick height adjustment and has a nice bounce when you sit down, making it more comfortable. It spins very easily with an almost frictionless action and feels quite secure except maybe when extended to full height, when it teeters a bit. The seat is made from real Fir wood that has a lovely characterful grain and its been further enhanced by being brushed to open up the grain texture. The edges are nicely rounded and its a really nice natural top for the stool that makes each one unique - but of course its quite hard and not all that comfortable for long periods.
The finishing on the rest of the stool is good but not great and there are a few chips and lumps in the paintwork on ours, but its liveable with. Theyre not the most stylish or dainty stools, theyve got a much more utilitarian and even industrial look, but thats not meant as a criticism. Theyre surprisingly sturdy and stable, except maybe at full height, and the simple styling works and makes them really decent value at the current sub-100 price for a pair.
Sturdy teeters...
This pair of Wooden Bar Stools also delivered a pair of surprises, one was how large they are and one was how sturdy. Somehow Id expected significantly smaller stools but these can be raised to 800mm high and are certainly suitable for high breakfast bars and similar. At the lowest height theyre about 580mm high and while that works for desks or dining tables its higher than most dining chairs would be. Theyre well packed, despite being weighty, and although our box arrived a bit bashed nothing inside was damaged or lost. Theyre also easy to assemble and once youve bolted the seat onto the main column the rest just sits together without the need for complicated fixings. This does mean for example that the main column, with the gas-lift mechanism and the seat just gets dropped into the round baseplate with nothing actually fixing it in place, so in theory it could be lifted out again. In practice this doesnt seem to happen if you lift the stool to move it, but its worth bearing in mind. With the stool assembled you get a sturdy looking and feeling seat with an excellent smooth gas-lift that allows for quick height adjustment and has a nice bounce when you sit down, making it more comfortable. It spins very easily with an almost frictionless action and feels quite secure except maybe when extended to full height, when it teeters a bit. The seat is made from real Fir wood that has a lovely characterful grain and its been further enhanced by being brushed to open up the grain texture. The edges are nicely rounded and its a really nice natural top for the stool that makes each one unique - but of course its quite hard and not all that comfortable for long periods. The finishing on the rest of the stool is good but not great and there are a few chips and lumps in the paintwork on ours, but its liveable with. Theyre not the most stylish or dainty stools, theyve got a much more utilitarian and even industrial look, but thats not meant as a criticism. Theyre surprisingly sturdy and stable, except maybe at full height, and the simple styling works and makes them really decent value at the current sub-100 price for a pair.