Perfect for French country inspired homes, cane back counter stools are chic and versatile. Most often used with a mid to high back bar stool, they will add a touch of whimsy to your kitchen. Plus, cane back doesn’t just have to be rustic – many bar stools have a modern look to them that’s ideal for contemporary spaces. Our design experts have picked out some cane back counter stools below so you can find the best fit for you.
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Classic Oak & Rattan Counter Stool
Bayou Breeze
Perfect For: Enhancing your modern pub table or kitchen
What We Like: Timeless elegance with premium comfort
This splendid counter stool draws inspiration from classic designs, melding natural hand-woven cane rattan and a rectangular solid oak back to exhibit a sense of style that will gorgeously complement your modern pub table or kitchen. The button-tufted faux leather seat features high-density foam padding for unrivaled comfort, taking this chic bar stool to the next level. Built to last, the stool boasts a sturdy steel frame with a sleek chrome finish, while its streamlined sled design reinforces its strength.
$143
Designer Advice:
Pair these stools with a contrasting dark wood or marble pub table to create an eye-catching focal point. If used in a kitchen, consider coordinating with cane rattan accessories to maintain a seamless flow throughout the space.
Curved Cane Back Barstool
Birch Lane™
Perfect For: Enhancing a stylish and cozy bar or kitchen area
What We Like: Hand-crafted natural cane texture and solid wood oak frame
The Curved Cane Back Barstool features beautifully hand-crafted details, showcasing a mid-height curved back with natural cane texture and straight arms for a comfortable seating experience. The durable solid wood oak frame includes a convenient footrest, protected by a brass plate, ensuring the stool remains stylish and durable. This elegant and timeless barstool does not require any assembly, making it a perfect addition to elevate the ambiance in your favorite space.
$390
Designer Advice:
Pair this barstool with a modern or vintage-inspired bar or kitchen counter, complementing it with soft cushions or throws in neutral tones to enhance its cozy charm.
Elegant High-Back Counter Stool with Cane Sides
Birch Lane™
Perfect For: Adding a sophisticated touch to your kitchen or dining area
What We Like: Its warm and inviting sandstone hardwood finish
Embrace grand style in your kitchen with this elegant high-back counter stool. Its chic and curvy flair arms make a statement while providing a comfortable seating experience. The hand-rubbed sandstone exposed hardwood finish with cane sides complements any decor, while the durable yet lush off-white or dark gray fabric ensures lasting style. This counter stool is the perfect addition to elevate your dining space or enhance a cozy breakfast nook.
$593
Designer Advice:
Pair these stools around a kitchen island or along the countertop to create a sociable seating arrangement. Consider using decorative cushions to add a touch of color and extra comfort.
Transitional Counter Stool with Cane Back
Birch Lane™
Perfect For: Enhancing your kitchen or dining area's style and comfort
What We Like: The blending of a solid wood frame, thin cane back, and upholstered seat
This transitional counter stool uniquely combines a sturdy solid wood frame, an elegant thin cane back, and a comfortable upholstered seat to provide a versatile seating solution. Its design effortlessly complements various interior styles, from traditional to contemporary, making it a perfect addition to your kitchen, bar, or dining area. The counter stool offers style and functionality without compromising on comfort, ensuring enjoyable seating during meals and social gatherings.
$738
Designer Advice:
For a sophisticated and warm look, pair this counter stool with a wooden dining table or kitchen island in coordinating finishes, and accent it with patterned or textured cushions for added visual interest and comfort.
Rustic Cane Back Counter Stool
One Allium Way®
Crafted with an antique solid oak wood frame and an open cane wicker back, this counter stool also features a wide cushioned seat. The seat is upholstered in 75% polyester and 25% linen. A brass nailhead trim completes the look.
$379.99
$687
Designer Advice:
Perfect for rustic or country kitchens, this stool uses deliberate distressing for a cozy look. We recommend pairing it with a neutral décor scheme using beige, taupe, or cream countertops. As the frame is solid wood, this stool is on the pricier side but will last for years. It will easily slot underneath a kitchen island, too.
Contemporary Corner Desk with Open Shelves
Bay Isle Home™
Perfect For: Maximizing workspace in small rooms or home offices
What We Like: Sleek design with ample storage
This contemporary corner desk features a space-saving design that elegantly fits into any small room or home office. The desk boasts a sturdy wooden construction and is available in various finishes to complement your existing decor. With open shelves on both sides, this desk offers ample storage space for books, office supplies, and decorative items. The large, L-shaped desktop provides a comfortable working area, perfect for multitasking.
$679.99
Designer Advice:
Place this corner desk near a window to enjoy natural light while working, and add a comfortable ergonomic chair for an efficient and cozy workspace.
Rattan Barstool with Woven Cane Upholstery
Bayou Breeze
Perfect For: Adding rustic elegance to your home bar or kitchen counter
What We Like: The combination of high-grade materials and intricate design
This award-winning rattan barstool boasts a stunning, intricately woven cane upholstery over a padded back, providing both design and comfort. The top-quality pole rattan structure and low-arm design make it suitable for tight spaces and allow it to fit under most counters. With its rustic elegance, this handsome barstool adds a charming touch to any setting and elevates the ambiance of your home.
$389.99
Designer Advice:
Pair it with a complementary counter-height kitchen or bar table in a similar rustic style, and bring in some contrast with colorful cushions or seat pads for added comfort and visual appeal.
Cane Accent Counter Table with Drop Leaves
Kingstown Home
Perfect For: Small dining spaces with a transitional style
What We Like: Versatile drop leaves and functional open shelf
Experience the charm of versatility and functionality with this cane accent counter table, a perfect addition to small dining spaces. The round top table has 2-drop leaves for easy adjustments, chamfered legs for a transitional style, and an open shelf for storing dining essentials. The cane inlay adds a sophisticated touch, giving depth and dimension to your space. Opt for the optional cane back counter stools for a cohesive and eye-catching look.
$58.07
Designer Advice:
Pair this table with a neutral-colored area rug and wooden or upholstered dining chairs for a comfortable and inviting dining area that blends seamlessly with your existing interior.
Mid Century Cane Back Barstool
Bayou Breeze
The frame of this unique barstool comes in either a black or natural brown finish. It is crafted from solid wood with a natural woven rattan seat pad and back. Conveniently, it is stackable so you can store it away if needed.
Designer Advice:
We love the mid-century modern influence of this barstool, which will allow it to blend in with both contemporary and traditional décor schemes. Small touches like the square back and subtly flared legs lend it a cool and chic look that will add sophistication to your kitchen. This stool would also look stunning paired with a rattan bar.
Simple Cane Bar Stool with Back
Braxton Culler
You can choose from over 20 frame colors and 78 cushion upholstery designs with this stool. Its understated design is accentuated by this wide variety. Crafted completely from wicker and rattan, the seat is upholstered in a polyester, cotton, and linen blend.
$725
$629.99
Cane Back Counter Stool 24-inch
Rosalind Wheeler
Perfect For: Enhancing kitchen islands or counter peninsulas
What We Like: Classic style and versatile design
The Walden 24" Cane Back Counter Stool boasts a classic style that brings premium comfort and lasting beauty to any home. With solid wood legs and a dramatic cane back, this counter stool suits traditional, contemporary, cottage, or rustic farm-style decor. Available in warm, natural color finishes, it features a high-performance, 100% polyester padded seat and woodblock construction for durability. Sold in a convenient 2-pack, this stool set ensures easy assembly and great value.
$130
Designer Advice:
Pair these stools with a wooden dining table or breakfast bar, and finish with lush indoor plants to create a cozy and inviting space.
Modern Cane Counter Stool
Joss & Main
Available with either a natural, black, or gray frame, this counter stool is made from wicker and rattan with an iron base. The four legs are flared and connected by a crossbar designed for you to rest your feet.
$198
$561.99
Designer Advice:
Streamlined and contemporary, this stool would look just as good in a modern kitchen as it would in a rustic one. The curved silhouette and slim legs mean it won’t take up a lot of space, either, making it a great option for narrow kitchens. We recommend opting for black or gray if you want a more minimalist look.
Wide Cane Back Counter Height Stools
Mistana™
This set of two stools feature a low profile design and a wide seat. Affordably priced, they are crafted with a metal frame. The wicker woven seats feature a bucket style. To help protect your floors, these stools have plastic glides.
$373.98
$224.99
Square Cane Back Bar Stools
Bayou Breeze
The wrap-around footrest of these chairs will bring you extra comfort when lounging. They come in either very light whitish-brown or black. Constructed with a sturdy steel frame, the wicker and rattan blend seats curve up into a mid-back silhouette.
Beautifully weathered, this indoor barstool is sturdy, comfy, and decorative - perfect for bar and kitchen counters. The frame is crafted of hardwood in distressed finish, with a lattice back, fluted legs, and a white fabric seat with tiny nailhead trim.
This French cane back chair delights with its round backrest, as well as creamy white upholstered seat. It can adorn both your living room decor, as well as add refinement to the patio or veranda's surface.
Antique inspired barstool featuring a vintage light gray finish and a meshed lower back. The chair also offers comfortable padding with unique linen upholstery for that stunning design. The piece is constructed from solid oak as well for durability and longevity.
Vintage French Cane Back Round Leather Counter Stool
Pair 2 french country cane back bar stools pink naugahyde
This pair of country bar stools will look great in a traditional type of kitchen. They are in warm, beige colors. The legs are beautifully decorated and oval seats are cushioned with leather farbric that is easy to clean.
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Finished with a glamorous cane back, this gorgeous light-grey dining bar stool refers to the ornamental style of Louis XVI. Providing a refined accent to your dining room or kitchen decor, it will also guarantee solidness and long-lasting finish.
Julien Armless Bar Stool | Ballard Designs
A classic shape of this elegant bar stool will bring vintage accents to your indoor bar or kitchen counter. Designed in old-fashioned French style, the stool offers a hardwood frame in distressed finish, a full oval back, fluted legs, durable stretchers, and a padded seat upholstered in an off-white fabric.
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Set Of 3 Thonet Bentwood Style Bar Stools Cane Seats And Backs
Sleek and very stylish bar chairs with backrests are the perfect choice for the kitchen or dining room. Cane back bar stools are comfortable and very impressive hence the interior gains taste and elegance.
This bar stool is in my kitchen, and my husband and I couldn't be happier with the look and feel of it. It has the distressed finish, cane back, 31 inches of height, padded seat and cottage style decor.
French bar stool with a cane backrest. This classic dining chair offers a soft seat covered with white fabric for additional comfort and attractive appearance. Durable, old-styled wooden legs include some carvings.
Classy and comfortable; this elegant barstool is made of sturdy wood and beautified by pure white finish and stylish nail head trim. Includes a lattice cane back, a padded seat upholstered in off-white material, and fluted legs with a footrest.
Turned plantation hardwood frame carved to resemble bamboo. Woven cane on front, sides and back, double wall. Antique brass footrest.
The new opening of the chair from French colonial period. The author preserved the linear forms and nuanced carving typical for this style. The novelty is a light and airy caned back. The whole presents itself totally queenly.
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