Rod Stool

The Rod Stool lifts the sculpted shell of the Rod Chair to bar and counter height. A gently curved seat and veneer wood back, with an upholstered seat, sit on a slender frame of thin rods. Four straight legs angle slightly outward and are tied together by a ring of rails that doubles as a foot rest, giving the stool a light, graphic presence along a bar.

The steel frame comes standard in a matte black powder coat finish and is also available in brushed brass or polished stainless steel, and the seat can be done in leather, faux leather, fabric or your own material. The Rod Stool appears alongside other Designform pieces at Imperial Hardware Lofts in Riverside, CA, shown in the project photos on this page, and it coordinates with the Rod Chair.

Design details

• Curved shell with an upholstered seat and veneer wood back
• Slender rod frame with perimeter foot rest rails
• Matte black powder coat frame standard; brushed brass or polished stainless steel available
• Available in bar height (RODM-BS) and counter height (RODM-CS)
• Coordinates with the Rod Chair

Built for commercial use

The Rod Stool has a welded steel frame rather than a bolted one, so it stays rigid through daily use at the bar. 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. 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 (RODM-BS):

• Width: 18.75"
• Depth: 18.25"
• Height: 35.5"
• Seat Height: 29.25"
• Seat Size: 17.25" x 14.25"

Counter Stool (RODM-CS):

• Width: 18.75"
• Depth: 18"
• Height: 33.5"
• Seat Height: 25.5"
• Seat Size: 17" x 14.25"

Use the bar stool with bar tops around 40" to 42" high and the counter stool with counters around 35" to 36". Allow about 24" per stool. See our bar vs counter stool height guide and bar stool spacing guide.

Finishes and upholstery

Frame: matte black powder coat (standard). Also available in brushed brass or polished stainless steel.

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

Leather (Leather Option A): a wide range of standard, deluxe and premium leathers, including distressed and richly colored hides.

Faux leather (Faux Leather Option B): a wide range of standard and deluxe faux leathers in neutrals, browns, blues, greens and glazed finishes.

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a broad selection of commercial fabrics, tweeds and performance weaves, many rated from 72,000 to 130,000 double rubs.

COM: customer's own material is accepted (minimums may apply).

For commercial seating we recommend fabrics rated 75,000 to 100,000 double rubs or higher. COM and COL are accepted, and we will provide the yardage. Learn more in our upholstery double rubs guide.

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

Where it works

The Rod Stool fits bars and lounges, restaurant bars, hotel lobby bars and corporate cafes. Browse more metal 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.