Smith Stool with Upholstered Seat

The Smith Stool with Upholstered Seat brings the classic Smith chair to bar and counter height. A curved wood veneer back panel is carried on slim metal uprights above a padded upholstered seat, and the solid wood frame stands on tapered legs joined by a footrest with a stainless steel cover as standard (brushed brass or black brass optional). The metal uprights come in black or brushed brass.

The open space between seat and back keeps the stool light and airy along a bar, while the curved back still gives guests something to lean against. It is a natural partner for the Smith Chair with Upholstered Seat in the dining room, and it is equally at home in a brewery taproom, a hotel bar or a restaurant's counter seating.

Design details

• Solid wood frame with tapered legs
• Curved wood veneer back on metal uprights
• Upholstered seat
• Stainless steel foot rest cover standard, with brushed brass or black brass optional
• Bar and counter heights

Built for commercial use

The Smith Stool is built with mortise-and-tenon joinery and very few bolted connections, the way almost all of our wood seating is made. 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 nail-on nylon glides, suitable for most commercial floor types, including hardwood, tile, stone, concrete and carpet. It also comes standard with a stainless steel foot rest cover, available as an option in brushed brass or black brass.

Dimensions

Bar stool (SMSS-BS):

• Width: 20"
• Depth: 20.75"
• Height: 44"
• Seat Height: 30.5"
• Seat Size: 17" x 16.5"

Counter stool (SMSS-CS):

• Width: 19.5"
• Depth: 20.25"
• Height: 38.5"
• Seat Height: 24"
• Seat Size: 17" x 16.5"

Allow about 24" per stool. Our bar stool spacing guide and bar vs. counter height guide explain how to match stool height to your counter.

Finishes and upholstery

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

Metal uprights: black or brushed brass.

Foot rest cover: stainless steel standard; brushed brass or black brass optional.

Leather (Leather Option A): a wide range of standard, deluxe and premium leathers, including distressed premium hides in rich browns, greens and reds.

Faux leather (Faux Leather Option B): standard and deluxe faux leathers in a broad palette of neutrals, browns, blues and greens.

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a wide selection of commercial fabrics, including tweeds and performance textiles in many colors. COM is also accepted (minimums may apply).

For customer-supplied material, we recommend specifying a commercial-grade textile rated at 75,000–100,000 double rubs. We accept COM and COL and will give you the exact yardage. See our upholstery double rubs guide for more.

Model codes: SMSS-BS, SMSS-CS

Where it works

The Smith Stool fits bars, breweries and taprooms, restaurants and hotel lounges. Smith seating is featured at The Haven Brewing Co. in Hamden in the project photos on this page. Explore our Alpine Lodge and Lobby & Lounge collections, or browse more wood 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.