Real Leather Bar Stools
Durable, elegant, and timeless, real leather bar stools elevate the aesthetic and functional appeal of your home. They may be in the higher price range but these bar stools are known to stand the test of time and look even more attractive with age. With tons of styles available, you can have a wide selection ranging from traditional to modern designs. Take a look at our designers’ curated list of genuine leather bar stools that will surely make an impression.
Sleek Leather Bar Stool with Stainless Steel Legs
$449.99 $1068
Sleek Leather Bar Stool with Stainless Steel Legs
Orren Ellis
$449.99 $1068
Perfect For: Enhancing a modern and luxurious kitchen or bar space
What We Like: The combination of real leather and polished stainless steel
This sleek leather bar stool offers an elegant touch of luxury with its real leather seats and backs. Polished stainless steel legs and footrests not only create a contemporary vibe but also provide exceptional strength and durability. Ideal for upgrading your kitchen or bar area, this bar stool seamlessly combines comfort and style while helping you create a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining or relaxation.
Designer Advice:
To elevate the overall design, pair these bar stools with a glass-top bar or kitchen counter and use complementary materials, like glassware and stainless steel accessories, to create a cohesive aesthetic.
Farmhouse Swivel Bar Stool
$162.99 $239.99
Farmhouse Swivel Bar Stool
Charlton Home®
$162.99 $239.99
These real leather swivel bar stools with back embody traditional features with their classic X back design, padded seat, and flared legs. With durable solid hardwood frames, our classic stools have been crafted to last a lifetime. Swivel features allow easy in and out.
Nealon Counter & Bar Stool with Demilune Base
$780 $860
Nealon Counter & Bar Stool with Demilune Base
Joss & Main
$780 $860
Perfect For: Elegant and sophisticated bars or kitchen islands
What We Like: Unique demilune-shaped metal base
The Nealon counter & bar stool showcases a luxurious charcoal-black or brown-toned, low-back style leather seat, perfectly complemented by an antiqued-gold-toned metal frame. The distinctive demilune-shaped base not only adds visual appeal but also ensures exceptional stability for its users. This elegant and stylish stool is an ideal addition to upscale home bars or kitchen islands, providing both comfort and a touch of refined flair.
Designer Advice:
Pair these stools with a marble or glass-topped counter or bar table to enhance the upscale aesthetic, and add metallic or warm-toned accents to your space to complement the antiqued-gold frame.
Rectangle Counter Stool
$240 $285
Rectangle Counter Stool
AllModern
$240 $285
Perfect For: Enhancing kitchen islands or bar counters
What We Like: Stylish and versatile design
The Padgett rectangle counter stool offers a chic and comfortable seating solution for your kitchen island or bar counter. Its sleek, modern design features clean lines and a minimalist frame, fitting seamlessly into a variety of interior styles. The inviting upholstered seat delivers an inviting touch for your kitchen or dining space. Sturdy and durable, this counter stool is perfect for both daily use and special occasions, making it a valuable addition to your home.
Designer Advice:
Pair it with a bold area rug or patterned floor tiles underneath to create a visually appealing focal point in your kitchen or dining area.
Counter Stools with Contemporary Style
$449.99 $1068
Counter Stools with Contemporary Style
Orren Ellis
$449.99 $1068
Drawing inspiration from timeless styles, the elegant curves of these real leather counter stools are not to be missed. Their polished stainless steel leg and footrests are sturdy and durable. Available in four colorways with chic tone-on-tone stitching.
Designer Advice:
Get these genuine leather bar stools if you’re aiming for a sleek and modern look in the kitchen or breakfast nook. With its molded form, you can expect a firm to medium-firm feel during the first use. The compact dimension of these bar stools makes them ideal for small spaces without taking up too much footprint.
Bar Stool with X Base
$179.99 $278.99
Bar Stool with X Base
Steelside™
$179.99 $278.99
These handcrafted genuine leather bar stools evoke the rugged West with a modern twist. Contrasting a soft padded seat with a heavy steel base, it features an attractive X-leg design for extra frame support, connected by a footrest. Available in two leather colors.
Minimalist Counter Stool
$609.98 $449
Minimalist Counter Stool
Ivy Bronx
$609.98 $449
These genuine leather counter height stools bring mid-century design elegance to the home. The stools are mounted to a steel frame with slim legs for added modern appeal. A thin stainless steel footrest offers additional comfort.
Colorful Geometric Wall Art Set
$400 $600
Colorful Geometric Wall Art Set
Joss & Main
$400 $600
Perfect For: Livening up a living room or office space
What We Like: Contemporary design and variety of shapes
This colorful geometric wall art set consists of six individual pieces that feature a range of vibrant colors and intriguing shapes. Each piece is made of high-quality, lightweight material with a smooth matte finish. The unique design allows you to arrange the pieces in various ways, creating a dynamic and captivating focal point on any interior wall. This versatile set complements modern and contemporary styles and adds a splash of color to brighten up the space.
Designer Advice:
To enhance the visual impact, consider pairing the wall art set with neutral-colored furniture and accents. Create additional depth by using different textures and geometric patterns within the room.
Scandinavian Style Coffee Table with Storage
$304.99 $369.99
Scandinavian Style Coffee Table with Storage
Corrigan Studio®
$304.99 $369.99
Perfect For: Cozy and functional living room spaces
What We Like: Practical yet stylish storage options
This Scandinavian style coffee table boasts a sleek and clean design that can effortlessly elevate any living room. The table has a spacious drawer and an open bottom shelf, providing ample storage to keep clutter at bay. Made from high-quality materials, it is both sturdy and durable to withstand daily use. The rounded edges add a touch of softness to the design, making it ideal for family homes. With its simple yet versatile form, it can easily blend in with various interior styles.
Designer Advice:
Place a decorative tray on top of the table to bring together a cohesive look. Use the open shelf for decorative items or your favorite books for easy access.
Industrial Loft Counter Stool
$306 $819
Industrial Loft Counter Stool
Birch Lane™
$306 $819
Perfect For: Enhancing kitchens, bars, or workspaces
What We Like: Its versatile and appealing design
Elevate any space with this industrial loft counter stool, designed for use in kitchens, dining rooms, or offices. The stool's unique design combines both form and function, making it an ideal addition to a variety of settings. Its comfortable seat and sturdy construction ensures it can be used daily, providing a touch of style and character to your chosen area. The perfect blend of modern and classic, this counter stool will surely make a statement in your home or office.
Designer Advice:
To further enhance the industrial vibe of this stool, pair it with a wooden or concrete countertop and utilize a mix of metallic accessories for a cohesive, chic look.
Leather Counter Stool with Cushioned Back
$616 $1059
Leather Counter Stool with Cushioned Back
Birch Lane™
$616 $1059
Perfect For: Enhancing kitchen island or peninsula seating
What We Like: The combination of modern design and comfortable cushioning
The Milos 26.5" leather counter stool introduces a refined, modern look to your kitchen or dining area with its minimalist black iron frame and sumptuous genuine brown leather seat. The inviting cushioned back ensures a cozy sitting experience, making it ideal for kitchen islands, peninsulas, or even office spaces. Weighing in at 17 pounds, the stool features a sturdy 275 lbs weight capacity and comes fully assembled. Plastic floor protectors help prevent scratches on your floors.
Designer Advice:
To create an inviting dining space, pair this counter stool with a sleek black or dark wood-toned counter-height table, adding matching leather accessories and warm lighting for a cozy ambiance.
Swivel Backless Bar Stool
$207.99 $246.99
Swivel Backless Bar Stool
Ivy Bronx
$207.99 $246.99
These real leather bar stools bring a modern, minimalistic feel to your home's decor. Featuring a square seat with a full-swivel design, it boasts backless frames for casual style and openness. Showcasing an elegant shine for added visual appeal.
Bar Stools with Antique Appeal
$599.99 $1726.12
Bar Stools with Antique Appeal
Bloomsbury Market
$599.99 $1726.12
These real leather bar stools with backs and arms evoke traditional luxury, detailed with carved floral motifs. They feature cabriole-style front legs paired with flared back legs. Constructed in solid cherry wood in a rich wood stain.
Designer Advice:
Attractive and commanding, this is a statement piece that will work wonderfully in traditional, transitional, and farmhouse interiors. The spring-loaded swivel function also adds a modern feature to the classical design. It has a strong wood smell at first, but you can air it out prior to placing them in place. Perfect for a gentlemen’s bar room or in the formal kitchen.
Acrylic and Leather Bar Stool
$387 $1119
Acrylic and Leather Bar Stool
Willa Arlo™ Interiors
$387 $1119
Bring a touch of glitzy and chicness to your kitchen or bar area with these genuine leather counter stools. The metallic trim and footrest give an extra dash of glamour, while the acrylic legs bring a unique contrast.
Designer Advice:
Fancy, solid, and sturdy, the luxuriousness of these bar stools is simply impeccable. We recommend the black and brass option if you want to lend an old Hollywood or art deco vibe to your home. Meanwhile, the white with silver variation surely brings a quiet sophistication to transitional-style interiors. Will also work as makeup stools due to their chic aesthetic.
Round Bar Stool
$134.99 $188
Round Bar Stool
Red Barrel Studio®
$134.99 $188
These backless genuine leather swivel bar stools provide a fashionable touch to the home. The heavy-duty frame provides sturdy seating while the luxuriously-padded round seat is detailed with nailhead trim. The discreet swivel mechanism adds function without breaking your style.
Designer Advice:
Available in two heights, these leather swivel bar stools have a chic, Parisian glam aspect to them. Aside from farmhouse and transitional interiors, they will also find a home in maximalist and eclectic interiors because of their unique appeal. As these are individually sold, we recommend getting a pair or more to furnish your bar counter. Comes fully assembled.
Bar Stool in Distressed Leather
Bar Stool in Distressed Leather
These real leather bar stools with backs come in a set of two. Framed in premium iron, it has a curved seat and back in a continuous silhouette, providing ergonomic comfort. The sled-style base adds stability to the form.
Designer Advice:
These bar stools radiate a modernist appeal with their minimalist aesthetic. They are great companions to modern, industrial, and moody kitchen interiors. For a designer or bespoke feel, we recommend getting these stools in a leather option that contrasts the color of your bar or kitchen island counter. Check the height so that the arms can tuck nicely under the countertop.
Contemporary Coastal Counter Stool
Contemporary Coastal Counter Stool
AllModern
Perfect For: Enhancing elevated dining spaces
What We Like: Basket-woven leather seat and back
This contemporary coastal counter stool blends classic forms with modern elegance for your upscale dining needs. Its open natural wood frame accentuates the decorative depth of the basket-woven leather seat and backrest, making it a favorite of many interior designers. It suits various interior styles, from coastal chic to modern farmhouse, and provides both comfort and sophistication to your kitchen and dining spaces.
Designer Advice:
Pair this counter stool with a sleek stone or wooden countertop for a stylish mix of textures and materials, and consider adding simple yet bold decorative accents to create a harmonious space.
Contemporary Bar Height Chair with Tufted Seat
Contemporary Bar Height Chair with Tufted Seat
17 Stories
Perfect For: Enhancing your bar table or bar height countertop
What We Like: Unique grid style tufted seat and comfortable design
Upgrade your home bar with this contemporary bar height chair, featuring a distinctive grid style tufted seat and back in tan brown genuine leather. The bucket style seat provides maximum comfort, while the lightweight yet sturdy iron frame in black finish ensures durability. A convenient stretcher doubles as a footrest, and floor protectors prevent scratches to your hard flooring. This elegant bar chair effortlessly combines style and practicality.
Designer Advice:
Pair with a complementary bar table or high countertop in dark wood or black finish, and add some cozy cushions or throw pillows in earthy tones to complete the sophisticated look.
Genuine Leather Swivel Barstool with Backrest
Genuine Leather Swivel Barstool with Backrest
Wade Logan®
Perfect For: Enhancing the seating and style at your home bar or kitchen counter
What We Like: Gold-studded rivets and detailed stitching
Experience superior comfort and impeccable design with this genuine leather swivel barstool. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, it features top-grain leather, an ergonomically designed backrest, and a powder-coated sturdy frame with a four-sided footrest. The gold-studded rivets and detailed stitching make it an eye-catching addition to your home. The 360° swivel allows for easy conversation during long sittings, making it perfect for entertaining or casual dining.
Designer Advice:
Pair this stunning barstool with a sleek wooden or marble bar counter and minimalist pendant lighting for an elegant, modern look.
Sleek Genuine Leather Bar Stool
Sleek Genuine Leather Bar Stool
AllModern
Perfect For: Adding a modern and glamorous touch to your bar or kitchen area
What We Like: The eye-catching profile and high-quality construction
Embrace modern luxury with this sleek genuine leather bar stool featuring a chic design that effortlessly combines glamor and comfort. The stool boasts cleverly shaped arms, back, and a gently cushioned seat, all wrapped in rich leather upholstery. Sturdy, slender metal legs provide lasting support, while a footrest along the front offers added comfort as you enjoy your favorite drink. This stunning piece is sure to impress and elevate your space.
Designer Advice:
Pair this stool with a high-gloss white bar or countertop for a striking contrast and an extra hint of sophistication.
Stylish Bar Height Leather Chair
Stylish Bar Height Leather Chair
17 Stories
Perfect For: Enhancing your bar-height dining area or countertop seating
What We Like: The breathability and unique design of the curved bucket seat
This stylish bar height chair boasts a comfortable and unique curved bucket seat with a cut out hole for breathability and design flair. Crafted with a lightweight yet sturdy black iron frame, it features tan brown genuine leather upholstery for durability and smoothness. The intricate frame design with support braces ensures lasting stability, making it an ideal choice for both modern and traditional settings. The chair also includes non-marking floor protector foot caps to keep your floors pristine.
Designer Advice:
Pair this chair with a matching bar-height table or countertop in contrasting materials, such as natural wood or polished stone, for an elevated and harmonious dining experience.
Scandinavian inspired Bar Stools
Scandinavian inspired Bar Stools
These Scandinavian-inspired genuine leather bar stools with backs have a sleek, minimalist style. This piece features a curved low back and seat on four flared legs. Solid wood A-frame leg construction with an integrated footrest for optimum comfort.
Buying Guide
Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.
An Italian leather bar stool is a protean seating option that can add some color and character to any living space or commercial establishment. It looks classy, is comfortable and can also be your go-to seating for impromptu meal preps on the kitchen island.
But with an endless amount of styles, designs and sizes to pick from, selecting the right fit for your space can be a tad difficult. Here are a few handy tips to help you get started.
Unless you are getting a custom Italian leather bar stool made, you will have to pick from four standard premade sizes (heights), that are named according to the seating surface that they are best paired with.
So, there are table stools which can range from 16 to 23 inches, bar stools which can be 28-33 inches, counter stools which can be 24-27 inches and tall stools which can be 34-36 inches.
To get the best fit, measure the height of your table and choose accordingly. Alternatively, you can also choose height-adjustable stools which have a hydraulic pump to elevate or lower the seat depending on the table that its paired with.
What standard types of bar stools are there?
There are three standard bar stool styles that serve as the base for a slew of creative designs.
- Backless bar stools: As implied by the name, these do not have a backrest and mimic the classic bar counter stools from old bar taverns. The advantage is that these can be tucked under the counter after use. The disadvantage is that these aren’t the most comfortable ones to sit, especially if you are aiming at an all-nighter.
- Low Back: You get a wee bit of back support with this one. But it’s a barely-there backrest, more aesthetic than functional. There wouldn’t be much of a difference in the comfort level as compared to a backless one.
- Full back: These are designed like dining chairs and are perfectly suited for kitchen counters as well.
Apart from this, there are swivel stools with rotating seats which make it easier for the user to alight and exit the counter.
The Italian leather bar stool can either have a wooden frame or a metallic one. Wood and leather are an infallible combination that can blend in with any type of décor. But a lot of homeowners prefer metal for the extra durability it offers.
Authentic Italian leather is an absolute delight. It is extremely soft, has a natural, musky odor and is usually tan or brown. But it also happens to be among the most counterfeited types of leather in the world. So, ensure that you ask questions before you take the plunge. Ask about the type of Italian leather (Artisan, industrial or luxury), type of grain, the type of stock used to manufacture the leather and the age.
Depending on the intended use, you might also want to consider faux leather because it is more durable and requires lesser upkeep. An accidental spill or two won't stain or damage it. But it can never offer the charm of genuine Italian leather.
