Description
This bar stool pairs a handwoven seat of natural rattan core with a slim black iron frame, and that contrast of warm rattan against black metal is what sets it apart. Rattan core is the inner part of the rattan palm's stem, used once the glossy outer skin has been stripped away. Here the rattan forms one curved shell that dips into a scooped seat and rises into a low backrest, so you can lean back rather than perch. The stool is 90cm tall overall, the figure in its name, but the seat sits 70cm from the floor, and that is the number to check.
Whether this rattan bar stool is for a kitchen island, a breakfast bar or a home bar, the check is the same. Measure from the floor to the underside of the worktop, not the top surface: the gap between that measurement and the 70cm seat is your legroom. It measures 45cm wide and 50cm deep overall, so you can work out how many will fit along a counter, leaving a little elbow room between them. The warm rattan sits as happily in a contemporary kitchen as in a rustic one, and the black legs tie in with black taps, handles or pendant lights nearby.
Look closely and the construction is easy to read. Across the backrest the rattan runs in close horizontal rows, tied at intervals with wrapped binding, and the rim of the shell is wrapped in a slightly deeper shade than the rows it frames. An X-shaped brace sits beneath the seat, and rails lower down between the legs give you somewhere to rest your feet. It needs no assembly and is made in the Philippines. Set it against pale walls with a natural fibre rug underfoot, and the honey tone of the rattan does the rest.
Specification
| Material |
60% rattan, 40% iron |
| Design |
Natural & Black; curved seat shell with a low backrest |
| Construction |
Handwoven rattan core seat on a black iron frame with an under-seat brace and footrest rails; no assembly required |
| Size |
45 x 50 x 90cm (width x depth x height); seat height 70cm; seat 42 x 40cm |
| Sold as |
Single bar stool |
| Country of origin |
Philippines |
Frequently Asked
Is the 90cm in the name the seat height?
No. The 90cm is the overall height of the stool, measured to the top of the backrest. The seat itself is 70cm from the floor, and that is the figure to compare with your worktop or bar.
How do I know if it will suit my breakfast bar or kitchen island?
Measure from the floor to the underside of the worktop or bar top rather than its top surface. The difference between that measurement and the 70cm seat is the room you will have for your legs, so check it suits whoever will sit there. If you would like the backrest to slide under too when the stool is not in use, the underside needs to be higher than the 90cm overall height.
What is rattan core?
It is the inner part of the stem of the rattan palm, left behind once the glossy outer skin has been peeled off. Here it is woven by hand to form the seat, which sits on a slim black iron frame.
Is there a footrest?
Yes. Rails run between the legs low down on the frame, giving you somewhere to rest your feet rather than leaving them dangling from the 70cm seat.
How many will fit along my counter?
Each stool is 45cm wide and 50cm deep overall. Measure the length of your counter, allow a little elbow room between stools, and you can work out how many will sit comfortably side by side.
Does it need assembling?
No. The stool needs no assembly, so there is nothing to put together: once it is out of the box, it is ready to sit on.