Alessa Stool

The Alessa Stool is a swivel pedestal stool with a polished, cocktail-lounge presence. A round upholstered seat turns on a slim steel column that rises from a flat round base, with a ring footrest circling the column at a comfortable height. A rounded rectangular back pad, carried on a single slender metal support, gives just enough support without visually closing off the bar.

Finished in a warm metallic tone with dark upholstery, it looks right at home in a steakhouse bar or hotel lobby lounge; in a bright powder coat and fabric it turns playful and modern. Optional wood detailing is offered in ash, oak or walnut. The Alessa comes in bar, counter and ADA heights and belongs to our Steakhouse and Alpine Lodge collections.

Design details

• Swivel seat with auto-return
• Round upholstered seat and rounded back pad on a single back support
• Steel pedestal column and round base
• Ring footrest
• Optional wood detailing in ash, oak or walnut
• Bar, counter and ADA heights

Built for commercial use

The Alessa's steel frame is welded, not bolted, and its swivel returns to its home position so bar lines stay neat. It is tested to 400 lbs and tested internally to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards, and its foam and upholstery meet CAL TB 117-2013. It ships fully assembled from the factory and carries a 3-year frame structural warranty and a 1-year finish and upholstery warranty from shipment.

Dimensions

Bar stool:

• Width: 17"
• Depth: 21"
• Height: 44"
• Seat Height: 30.25"
• Seat Size: 17" x 17"

Counter stool:

• Width: 17"
• Depth: 21"
• Height: 37.75"
• Seat Height: 24"
• Seat Size: 17" x 17"

ADA stool:

• Width: 17"
• Depth: 21"
• Height: 35.75"
• Seat Height: 22"
• Seat Size: 17" x 17"

Plan about 24" per stool. The ADA height is useful for lowered accessible sections of a bar or counter. See our bar vs counter stool height guide, bar stool spacing guide and ADA seating guide.

Finishes and upholstery

Metal (Metal Option A): our Color Finish Series powder coats in a wide range of colors, Metal Finish Series options such as matte gunmetal and brushed galvanized, and Premium Finishes including dark bronze, rust patina, brushed copper and antique brass.

Faux leather (Faux Leather Option A): standard and deluxe faux leathers, including vintage and pebbled textures in browns, blacks, greens, blues and neutrals.

Leather (Leather Option B): pebbled black, copper, pebbled lead, pebbled battleship, ash grey and vintage umber brown.

Fabric (Fabric Option B): velvets in sand, rust, blues, teal, fern green, black and goldenrod, plus Fighter and Medley performance fabrics rated at 100,000 to 130,000 double rubs.

Wood detailing (Wood Option A): available only in ash, oak or walnut.

For commercial use we recommend upholstery rated at 75,000–100,000 double rubs. COM is accepted (minimums may apply), and we will provide the yardage for your selection. Read more in our upholstery double rubs guide.

Model codes: ALES-BS (bar stool), ALES-CS (counter stool)

Where it works

The Alessa is commonly specified for bars and lounges, restaurants, hotels and resorts and casino bars, and fits our Steakhouse collection. For a fixed installation, see the Alessa Stool with Bolt Down Tulip Base, or browse more metal stools.

Lead times and ordering

Standard production is 14–20 weeks, and most orders can be rushed to 8–10 weeks. Minimum order is typically 4 pieces, and smaller orders are considered on request. Sample stools are available for sit tests through our sample loan program. Designform Furnishings is a commercial wholesaler: we sell to businesses, designers, purchasing firms and the public for commercial projects, not for residential or personal use. We ship worldwide.

How do I get pricing? Contact your local sales rep or a project manager or administrator in our office and we will quote your list, including freight.