Product details
The Martens Metal Frame Counter Stool brings together clean lines, supportive structure, and thoughtful padding in a design built for daily use. A counter stool is a practical seating solution designed to sit at kitchen islands, breakfast bars, and high pub tables, typically ranging from 24 to 27 inches in seat height to align comfortably with standard counter surfaces. The Martens Counter Stool is available at Sideboards and Things with free shipping. Its open barrel back creates an airy profile that doesn't visually crowd smaller spaces, while the continuous curve from leg to frame offers a refined silhouette that works in both casual breakfast nooks and more polished dining zones.
Martens Metal Frame Counter Stool Features:
- Overall Dimensions (WxDxH): 23.6" x 23.3" x 39"
- Weight (lbs): 27 lbs (Brown, Black), 26 lbs (Camel, Beige)
- Material: Top-grain leather (Brown and Black), 100% polyester (Camel, Beige); iron frame
- Color: Brown, Camel, Beige, Black
- Seat Style: Padded seat and back with foam cushions
- Design Features: Open barrel back, continuous curve leg-to-frame construction, integrated armrests
Why choose the Martens Counter Stool from Sideboards and Things?
This stool fits naturally into kitchens where you want seating that encourages lingering -- the padded seat and back invite family and guests to settle in for longer conversations, while the armrests add a layer of support without bulk. The iron frame ensures stability even with regular use, and the open barrel back keeps sightlines clear across the room. Pair it with other counter stools for a cohesive island arrangement, or mix it into a space anchored by pieces from our bar stools collection. The three color options -- brown leather, camel, and beige -- offer flexibility to match existing cabinetry, upholstery, or wood tones, making it straightforward to integrate into spaces ranging from farmhouse to contemporary.
How does the open barrel back design work in practice?
The open barrel back wraps partway around the sides without fully enclosing the sitter, creating a supportive embrace that still allows easy entry and exit from any angle. The continuous curve that flows from the leg up into the frame eliminates visual breaks, giving the stool a streamlined look that reads as one cohesive piece rather than a collection of separate parts. This design approach keeps the profile light and the footprint manageable, so the stool doesn't dominate narrow galley kitchens or compact breakfast bars while still delivering the comfort of a well-padded seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the seat height of the Martens Counter Stool?
- While the overall height is 39 inches, this stool is designed for standard counter-height surfaces typically between 35 and 39 inches tall.
- Does the Martens stool come in real leather?
- The brown-black option features top-grain leather, while the camel and beige versions use 100% polyester upholstery.
- How much weight can this counter stool support?
- The iron frame construction provides stability for regular residential use, though specific weight capacity is not published by the manufacturer.
- Can I use this stool at a bar-height table?
- This counter stool is sized for counter-height surfaces; for taller bar tables, explore our bar stools collection for appropriate heights.
- Is assembly required and what does shipping include?
- Assembly details are not specified; free curbside delivery is included to the continental USA, with white-glove setup and assembly available as optional paid add-ons upon request.
- Will the color look the same in person as it does online?
- Screen settings can affect color perception, so the stool may appear slightly different in person than in product images.