Rustic Bar Stools

Emily Hilton Interior Design Expert

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.

Updated 15/06/2022

With the farmhouse trend not going anywhere anytime soon, you might want to invest in some rustic bar stools. It doesn’t matter whether they’re for a bar or your kitchen, as the many different designs mean you can find the perfect stool for you. They can be subtly or super distressed depending on your preference. From stools with backs to more streamlined designs, you’re sure to find your favorite rustic bar stools from the selection below.

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Classic Rustic Bar Stools

Sand & Stable™

This set of two bar stools feature a solidly traditional design. Made completely from wood-scored solid reclaimed pine, they are available in Barnwood brown, vintage black, and vintage white. Each stool has a ladder-back frame and turned front legs.

$202.99

Designer Advice:

The vintage look of these stools makes them a great choice for an antique kitchen. Pair with a distressed deep brown kitchen island and a warm neutral décor scheme for the best effect. The brown color option would look especially good with colors like taupe or cream, as these shades will create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

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Backless Rustic Counter Stools

Foundstone™

Coming in a set of two, these stools have a slightly updated rustic look because of their backless design. Available in brown, black, or a combination of either brown/white or brown/black, they are crafted from wood.

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Simple Rustic Bar Stool with Back

Birch Lane™

Made from reclaimed pine wood, this stool comes with three color options – charcoal, ivory, or hand-distressed natural. It features a full back, a footrest, and tri-color planking detail for that little something extra. Best of all, no assembly is required.

$161 ~~$227~~

Designer Advice:

We love that the understated look of this stool will easily blend in with existing décor. We recommend matching it with a pine kitchen island to match its distinctive look. By pairing warm wood shades together, your kitchen will look cohesive and chic whilst still emulating a country style. Plus, the high back will offer extra support.

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Short Rustic Counter Stool

Langley Street®

Available in two heights, 20 or 26 inches tall, this counter stool has a minimalist take on the rustic theme. The saddle-style seat is constructed from reclaimed wood and has a warm brown finish. The frame is made of black metal.

$169.99 ~~$197.99~~

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Distressed Unique Rustic Bar Stool

World Menagerie

The beauty of this stool lies in its unique Sheesham solid wood craftsmanship. It has a saddle-style seat and a sleek backless design, as well as a black footrest. Additionally, plastic glides are included to prevent any floor scratching.

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Padded Rustic Counter Height Stool

Langley Street®

This stool is made from solid walnut wood and comes with four color options to choose from. The back features an open trellis design for a small accent touch. Moreover, the wood seat is covered by a polyester cushion.

$303.99

Designer Advice:

Featuring a more contemporary rustic look, this stool would look amazing in a mid-century modern kitchen. The lattice back and curved legs both lend it mid-century appeal, whereas the different finish options allow you to get creative or stick with an existing decor scheme. We recommend pairing your stool with a mid-century kitchen island that has tapered legs for a cool look.

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Rustic Bar Stools

Buying Guide

Rustic style takes the best of raw country living and combines wood, stone, and metal, often in their natural state. Leather rustic bar stools work well along a kitchen island where cast iron pots and pans line a stone wall.

However, a rustic look can evolve within other styles. Pairing up a simple wooden stool with a saddle-style leather seat provides a transitional appearance for other decors. See Styles for new alternative ways in which to incorporate your rustic stools into your personal decor.

What are the best materials for rustic bar stools?

Wood - Weathered hardwood, hand-carved seasoned wood and rugged oak bring a rustic look to plain bar stools. Backs of the same wood are optional, but simple as well. While a full back provides support for leaning into, a half-back is used mainly for aesthetic purposes.
Leather/Leatherette - Genuine leather is preferred to stay with the hard core look, feel and smell of rustic furniture. Full grain or top grain will show the scars of the environment and add character to the stool. While leatherette is void of the natural marks, it can mimic the real thing with hand stitching and metal tacks added.
Metal - Distressed metal or black brushed iron that meet commercial furniture guidelines keep stools sturdy and well-balanced. Metal that provides a full back has been sanded and finished for comfort. Foot plates may be added to wood frames to help protect the integrity of the natural material.

What decorating styles can use leather rustic bar stools?

Today's stools have addressed the change in multiple decors with a blend of designs to keep the image transitional and alive. Whatever your flavor in decor, there are a variety of stools to choose from.

Transitional rustic industrial decor is growing in popularity. Great for family homes, those once throw-away items are being salvaged and used in a homegrown and lived-in fashion. Transitional is the new normal for once Traditional styles with period furniture. Intermingled with scarred wood and iron pieces, a rustic transition takes place. Lastly, natural fabrics like cotton, leather and suede bring a sense of warmth into the picture. Creative leather rustic bar stools that sport weathered legs and worn leather seats fit well in this new style.
Eclectic rustic industrial allows individual promise without guidelines. Anything goes with anything old and natural is a big plus. Leather couches with metal cage-like tables and seasoned oriental rugs are typical of this style. Add a pair of bar stools that have classic adjustable screw-like seats along a wood and industrial pipe bar and feel the energy of nature come alive.
Western rustic style takes wood to the extreme with whittled pieces of wood as bases for tables, bars, and stools. Mounted with natural leather, the cowboy era emerges. The mixed scents of pine, leather and hemp rope deliver a real western atmosphere.