Gage Stool

The Gage Stool is a minimalist backless stool built from just two elements: a thin, gently dished wood veneer seat and a slender steel rod frame. The seat curves up slightly at the back and sides to cradle the sitter, and the frame drops from beneath it in clean lines to sled-style runners, with a single footrest bar between the legs. Seen from across the room it reads as almost weightless.

That light, airy profile keeps long bars and kitchen-style counters from feeling crowded, and the backless design slides fully under the top when not in use. The frame comes in stainless steel or powder coated steel and the seat in a range of wood veneers, so the Gage can lean warm and Scandinavian or crisp and modern. It is available in bar and counter heights.

Design details

• Thin, contoured wood veneer seat with a gently raised back edge
• Slender steel rod frame with sled-style runners
• Single footrest bar
• Stainless steel or powder coated steel frame
• Available in bar height (GAGE-BS) and counter height (GAGE-CS)

Built for commercial use

The steel frame is welded, not bolted, so it stays tight and quiet through years of bar service. It is tested to 400 lbs and tested internally to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards. It ships fully assembled from the factory and is backed by our 3-year frame structural warranty and 1-year finish warranty from shipment. 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

• Width: 17.75"
• Depth: 14"
• Height: 31.25"
• Seat Height: 31.25"
• Seat Size: 17.25" x 12.75"

Counter stool

• Width: 17.5"
• Depth: 14"
• Height: 23.25"
• Seat Height: 23.25"
• Seat Size: 17.25" x 12.75"

With a compact 14" depth, the Gage tucks neatly under the top. Use the bar version with 40–42" bar tops and the counter version with 34–36" counters, and plan about 24" per stool. See our bar vs. counter stool height guide and bar stool spacing guide.

Finishes and upholstery

Wood (Wood Option D): American ash, black painted ash, American white oak and American walnut.

Metal (Metal Option B): matte black, matte white, matte warm gray, matte silver gray, matte dark gray (sand finish), dark gray, matte orange and army green powder coats. The frame is also available in stainless steel.

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

Where it works

The Gage suits coffee shops, restaurants, hotel bars and breweries and taprooms. Browse more metal stools and counter 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.