Modern Industrial

collection

Hand forged + meticulously crafted

The Modern Industrial Collection is the juxtaposition of raw welded steel against soft fabrics or hand crafted solid woods. We’ve refined and reimagined this collection with sleeker, more modern silhouettes while still giving a nod to the past. From gastropubs and coffee shops to modern restaurants and breweries, this collection is sure to create a rustic, yet elevated atmosphere.

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Welded Steel

Meticulously crafted

Stunning Leather

Hand-crafted for a modern look

Rustic and Sleek

A New Generation

Raw materials with modern styles.

A Nod to the Past

Celebrating the hands that built this country.

A Nod to our history

The Modern Industrial Collection honors the history of this country and the industrial industries it was built upon. Welded steel meets solid American walnut, American white oak, American ash and European beech, finished in the finest leathers, faux leathers and fabrics from around the world. Like a well-used workbench, each piece is made to break in over time and develop a vintage patina, so it looks worn in, not worn out.

Planning resources: metal restaurant chairs guide and metal bar stools guide. See also all commercial metal chairs, brewery and taproom furniture and bar furniture.

Industrial restaurant chairs and bar stools

Our Modern Industrial collection is made for gastropubs, breweries and taprooms, coffee shops and restaurants that want a raw, workshop feel without giving up comfort. Frames are welded steel, not bolted together, so chairs and bar stools stay solid through years of daily service. They’re paired with solid wood seats, upholstered pads or leather.

What’s in the collection

Metal side chairs and arm chairs, backless and full-back bar and counter stools, lounge chairs and task chairs. Customer favorites include the Smith collection (wood-seat, upholstered and stacking versions, plus full-back and backless stools), the Kinsley chair and stool, the Schoolhouse “Wood Series” chair, and the Celeste, Adriano and Monrowe chairs.

Built for high-traffic spaces

Every piece is tested to 400 lbs, tested internally against ANSI/BIFMA standards, assembled at our factory before it ships, and backed by a 3-year structural frame warranty.

Finishes your way

Choose from powder coat colors and metal finishes, wood stains, and fabric, leather or faux leather upholstery, or send your own material (COM/COL).

Seen in

Morimoto at MGM Grand, Las Vegas (Gramercy side chair) and The Haven Brewing Co., Hamden, CT (Smith chairs and bar stools; design by Arkay Leliever Design).

Lead times

Selected chairs and stools ship through our nationwide Quick Ship program. Custom orders typically take 14–20 weeks, and many can be rushed to 8–10 weeks.

Planning a bar? See our Bar Stool Spacing Guide and Bar vs. Counter Stool Height Guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do your industrial stools come in bar and counter height? Most do: bar height has about a 30–31″ seat for a 40–42″ bar, and counter height about a 24–26″ seat for a 34–36″ counter.

Are bolt-down stools available? Yes, bolt-down options are available on many stools. Ask your rep which ones.

How do I get pricing and samples? Contact your local Designform rep. Most chairs and stools are available through our Sample Loan Program for a sit test.