Helm Stool

The Helm Stool is a sturdy, no-nonsense backless stool built around a steel frame and a solid wood seat. Squared steel legs flare slightly toward the floor and are tied together by a full perimeter foot rail, and a square solid wood seat sits on top like a butcher block. It has the honest, workshop feel that suits industrial interiors, taprooms and casual bars.

Because it is backless, the Helm tucks fully under a bar or counter overhang, which keeps aisles clear and makes it a good fit for tight bar runs, chef's counters and high-top tables. The solid wood seat wears in gracefully over years of service, and the powder-coated frame can be finished in a standard color, a metal finish or a custom powder coat to match your room. The Helm comes in bar and counter heights.

Design details

• Steel frame with a full perimeter foot rail
• Square solid wood seat
• Backless design that tucks under bar and counter overhangs
• Available in bar and counter heights
• Custom powder coat colors available

Built for commercial use

The Helm's steel frame is welded, not bolted. It is tested to 400 lbs, tested internally to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards, and ships fully assembled from the factory. Each stool carries a 3-year frame structural warranty and a 1-year finish warranty from shipment.

Dimensions

Bar stool (HELM-BS):

• Width: 17.25"
• Depth: 17.25"
• Height: 29.75"
• Seat Height: 29.75"
• Seat Size: 14" x 15"

Counter stool (HELM-CS):

• Width: 17"
• Depth: 17"
• Height: 24"
• Seat Height: 24"
• Seat Size: 14" x 15"

Use the bar stool with 40–42" bar tops and the counter stool with 34–36" counters. Backless stools this compact can be spaced at about 22–24" on center. Our bar stool spacing guide and bar vs counter stool height guide explain the math.

Finishes and upholstery

Metal (Metal Finish A): Color Finish Series powder coats, Metal Finish Series options such as gunmetal and brushed galvanized, and premium finishes such as rust patina.

Wood (Wood Option A): American walnut, oak, ash, stained and antiqued ash, European beech and teak.

Custom powder coat color: available to match your project.

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

Where it works

Commonly specified for bars and lounges, breweries and taprooms, restaurants and coffee shops. Browse more metal stools and bar 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.