Bar stools with backs
Stay at the island for more than about an hour and a backrest earns its place. Freja and Ebba have a low back that keeps the line light, Philip and Ted a full back for long evenings, and Bruno and Carl add armrests. All six come in slim steel or solid oak, as a 26 in counter stool or a 30 in bar stool.
Made in our own factory in Sweden.
Every stool is made in our own factory in Sweden: steel frames are welded and powder-coated, oak frames are machined and joined, and seats are upholstered by hand. Only the raw materials come from suppliers.
- Steel
- Cut, bent and welded
- Oak
- Machined and joined
- Seats
- Upholstered by hand
Covered for 10 years.
Every stool is covered by our 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, in normal home use.
If something does not hold up
Email info@by-crea.com with your order number and a few photos, and we will assess it with you. Spare parts are available, and the screw-mounted cushions on Freja and Svea can be replaced.
No tools, no flat pack.
Your stool arrives fully assembled. Lift it out of the box and put it at the counter.
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Shipped from the US
Stocked configurations ship from our warehouses in North Carolina and California; others are built to order in Sweden.
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Tracked from dispatch
A tracking link reaches you by email the moment your order leaves.
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At your door
Delivered to your door by UPS.
Shipping to United States
Priced by weight, the same way as at checkout.
Duties and import taxes included
Our prices include duties and import taxes, so there is nothing more to pay when your stools arrive.
Order one before you order six.
Buy one stool and live with it at your own island. If it is not right for you, we take it back. On all eight models.
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Order one stool
Keep it and order the rest, or email info@by-crea.com and we take it back.
What the return covers
Comfort and build. Not the wrong seat height or a change of color, which is what the samples and the chooser are for.
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| Model | Material | Backrest | Overall width | Spacing per stool | Overall height | Seat heights | Tested to |
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| Freja | Steel | Low | 16 in | 19.5 in | 31 in | 26, 30 in and custom | EN 16139 level 1, assessed |
| Philip | Steel | Full | 17.5 in | 21.5 in | 36.5 in | 26, 30 in and custom | EN 16139 level 1 |
| Ebba | Solid oak | Low bar | 15 in | 19.5 in | 31 in | 26 and 30 in | Not tested |
| Ted | Solid oak | Full | 17.5 in | 21.5 in | 36.5 in | 26 and 30 in | Not tested |
| Bruno | Steel | Full, armrests | 18.5 in | 21.5 in | 36.5 in (armrests 33.9 in) | 26, 30 in and custom | EN 16139 level 2 |
| Carl | Solid oak | Full, armrests | 21.5 in | 23.5 in | 36.5 in | 26 and 30 in | Not tested |
Which seat height fits your counter?
26 in for most islands.
Most kitchen islands take a 26 in seat and most bar counters a 30 in seat. If your counter falls outside both ranges, our steel stools can be made at any seat height from 18.1 to 35.5 in.
| Counter height | Typical counter | Seat height | Legroom |
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| 35 to 36 in | Kitchen island, standard countertop | 26 in | 9 to 10 in |
| 36.6 to 38.5 in | Thick stone top, raised plinth | 27 to 29 in, Custom | 9 to 10 in |
| 39 to 40 in | Bar counter, raised breakfast bar | 30 in | 9 to 10 in |
| 40.5 to 41.7 in | Tall bar or breakfast bar | 30.5 to 32.3 in, Custom | 9 to 10 in |
Legroom: 9 to 10 in
Guides
- Bar Stools With Backs vs BacklessA backrest if you usually sit for more than about an hour; backless for quick breakfasts and small kitchens.
- Comfortable Bar StoolsThe right height, a padded seat, a backrest, a footrest and room to move.
- Bar Stool Seat Width and Depth16 to 18.5 in wide for long sitting; 15 in for short sits.
- Best Bar Stools for Kitchen IslandsA full backrest for long meals, backless for small islands, a low back for families.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a low back and a high back bar stool?
A low back supports the lower back and ends below the counter edge; on Freja it ends at 31.1 in. A high back reaches the shoulder blades and ends above the counter; on Philip it ends at 36.6 in.
Do bar stools with backs take up more space?
Only above the counter and behind it. The seat footprint is the same, but a full-back stool cannot slide fully under the countertop, so plan at least 35.5 in of floor behind the island.
What is the most comfortable type of bar stool?
For most people, an upholstered stool with a full backrest, a footrest and, for the longest sits, armrests. In our range: Philip, Bruno and Carl.
Can I mix bar stools with and without backs?
Yes. It usually works best when they share a frame color and seat height. A common layout is backed stools along the middle of the island and a backless stool at the end.
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