Much of the time, when you find a swivel stool with a back, it’s going to be a low back.

That’s just how the engineering of these stools tends to work. Once in a while, however, you’ll find a beautiful swivel stool that does have a high back—that will support your aching spine at the end of a long day—and when that happens, you know that’s a deal that you should take advantage of.

(The ultra-soft, luxe-looking velvet is just a plus.)