Ansel Stool

The Ansel Stool is a solid wood bar and counter stool with a compact, squared-off back. Straight, square legs are braced with stretchers on all sides, and the rear legs rise into a short upholstered back that gives just enough support without crowding the bar. The look is simple and sturdy, with a warm, crafted feel suited to lodges, steakhouses and neighborhood bars.

Choose the frame in American walnut, white oak, ash or beech, and upholster the seat and back in leather, faux leather, fabric or your own material. The foot rest comes with a brushed stainless steel cover, with brushed brass available as an option, protecting the wood where guests rest their feet. Pair it with the coordinating Ansel Chair to carry the same look from the dining room to the bar.

Design details

• Solid wood frame with square legs and stretchers on all sides
• Short upholstered back that rises from the rear legs
• Upholstered 17.75" x 16" seat
• Brushed stainless steel foot rest cover, brushed brass optional
• Available in bar height (31" seat) and counter height (25" seat)

Built for commercial use

The Ansel's solid hardwood frame is joined with mortise-and-tenon construction and very few bolted connections, so it stays tight through years of service. It is tested to 400 lbs and to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards, and its foam and upholstery meet CAL TB 117-2013. Each stool ships fully assembled from our factory and is covered by a 3-year frame structural warranty and a 1-year finish and upholstery warranty. Each stool comes standard with heavy-duty nylon glides, suitable for most commercial floor types, including hardwood, tile, stone, concrete and carpet.

Dimensions

Bar stool (ANSE-BS)

• Width: 18.75"
• Depth: 20.75"
• Height: 41"
• Seat height: 31"
• Seat size: 17.75" x 16"

Counter stool (ANSE-CS)

• Width: 18.75"
• Depth: 20.75"
• Height: 35"
• Seat height: 25"
• Seat size: 17.75" x 16"

Allow about 24" per stool along the bar. See our bar vs. counter stool height guide and bar stool spacing guide.

Finishes and upholstery

Wood (Wood Option B): American walnut, American white oak, North American ash, European beech, beechwood with walnut stain, ashwood with light or dark walnut stain, and black painted ash with an open-pore finish.

Leather (Leather Option A): standard, deluxe and premium leathers, including distressed leathers such as Distressed Bourbon, Distressed Hickory and Distressed Whiskey.

Faux leather (Faux Leather Option B): a wide range of standard and deluxe faux leathers in neutrals, blues, greens and warm earth tones.

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a broad range of commercial fabrics and tweeds, many rated from 72,000 to 130,000 double rubs, or COM (customer's own material; minimums may apply).

Foot rest cover: brushed stainless steel standard, brushed brass optional.

For commercial use, specify upholstery rated 75,000–100,000 double rubs. We accept COM and COL and will give you the yardage needed for each piece. See our guide to double rubs.

Model codes: ANSE-BS (bar), ANSE-CS (counter)

Where it works

The Ansel is at home in bars, restaurants and steakhouses, breweries and taprooms and hotel bars. It is part of our Alpine Lodge and Steakhouse collections; browse more in our wood stools and upholstered 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.