Shaker Style Bar Stools

Buy the best shaker style bar stools selected and recommended by interior designers. By Emily Hilton.

Shaker style bar stools are attractive and functional and will fit well into pretty much any home decor scheme. They look great up against any bar and are comfortable enough that no one will ever complain if you're taking too long to make their drink. The style is simple, but the effect is lasting. Take a look at our extensive collection of shaker style barstools and choose a couple for your help. We have plenty.

Shaker bar stools with backrests

Shaker bar stools with backrests

This stylish set of two shaker stools is available in six versatile finishes. From neutral colors to light wood, you’ll easily get to match your existing furniture and palette. Find it in both a counter and bar height.

Shaker bar stools with backrests

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This stylish set of two shaker stools is available in six versatile finishes. From neutral colors to light wood, you’ll easily get to match your existing furniture and palette. Find it in both a counter and bar height.

Designer Advice

Stools with backrests are undoubtedly the most comfortable option. So, we especially recommend them if you think you’ll be using them during long meals, too. They’re also handy if you or someone in your household suffers from back problems. However, their backrest can get in the way of your visual flow. This isn’t a problem in large spaces but could make a small room look more cramped.

Farmhouse-Inspired Swivel Bar Stool

Farmhouse-Inspired Swivel Bar Stool

Perfect For: Kitchen islands or home bars in need of a traditional touch

What We Like: Space-saving design and smooth swivel functionality

This farmhouse-inspired bar stool is crafted from solid hardwoods, showcasing a spindle back and four flared dowel legs with wrap-around support bars to create a Shaker-style silhouette. The armless design allows for easy tucking under counters, saving valuable floor space. The swivel feature ensures effortless seating, while the sturdy crossbar provides a comfortable spot to rest your feet. Elevate your kitchen island or home bar with this charming and functional stool.

Farmhouse-Inspired Swivel Bar Stool

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Description

Perfect For: Kitchen islands or home bars in need of a traditional touch

What We Like: Space-saving design and smooth swivel functionality

This farmhouse-inspired bar stool is crafted from solid hardwoods, showcasing a spindle back and four flared dowel legs with wrap-around support bars to create a Shaker-style silhouette. The armless design allows for easy tucking under counters, saving valuable floor space. The swivel feature ensures effortless seating, while the sturdy crossbar provides a comfortable spot to rest your feet. Elevate your kitchen island or home bar with this charming and functional stool.

Designer Advice

Complement the classic charm of this stool with a distressed wood or butcher-block style countertop, and consider adding rustic pendant lights above your island or bar to complete the cozy, farmhouse vibe.

Shaker counter stools in a traditional design

Shaker counter stools in a traditional design

This set maintains a recognizable chair design but in a counter or bar height. The crossed lines of its backrests add to the familiar feel of traditional interiors. Still, these stools can work just as well in modern kitchens and dining rooms.

Shaker counter stools in a traditional design

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This set maintains a recognizable chair design but in a counter or bar height. The crossed lines of its backrests add to the familiar feel of traditional interiors. Still, these stools can work just as well in modern kitchens and dining rooms.

Designer Advice

The most traditional shaker furniture involves oak or maple wood. So, sticking to bar stools in one of these finishes will help you reinforce your inspiration even further. However, if you just want to add a more subtle shaker touch, prioritize simple and minimal designs. You can then opt for a different wood finish or even a saturated hue that matches your palette.

Backless shaker bar stools

Backless shaker bar stools

With its twelve finishes, this set makes it a breeze to complement your room. You can choose among a variety of wooden options, neutrals, and eye-catching hues like sage. Try and pick a color that would contrast against the actual table.

Backless shaker bar stools

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With its twelve finishes, this set makes it a breeze to complement your room. You can choose among a variety of wooden options, neutrals, and eye-catching hues like sage. Try and pick a color that would contrast against the actual table.

French Ladder Back Swivel Chair

French Ladder Back Swivel Chair

Perfect For: Enhancing your kitchen or bar area with a touch of rustic charm

What We Like: The elegant, French-inspired ladder-back design and distressed wood finishing

Complete your kitchen or bar area with our elegant French Ladder Back Swivel Chair, straight out of the French countryside. This versatile seating option features a charming ladder-back design, distressed wood finish, and a beige linen-upholstered seat to complement your space elegantly. The swivel chair makes for easy conversations, while its rubberwood construction ensures longevity. Add in the footrest, and you have the ideal blend of style, functionality, and comfort.

French Ladder Back Swivel Chair

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Perfect For: Enhancing your kitchen or bar area with a touch of rustic charm

What We Like: The elegant, French-inspired ladder-back design and distressed wood finishing

Complete your kitchen or bar area with our elegant French Ladder Back Swivel Chair, straight out of the French countryside. This versatile seating option features a charming ladder-back design, distressed wood finish, and a beige linen-upholstered seat to complement your space elegantly. The swivel chair makes for easy conversations, while its rubberwood construction ensures longevity. Add in the footrest, and you have the ideal blend of style, functionality, and comfort.

Designer Advice

Pair this French Ladder Back Swivel Chair with a rustic or farmhouse-style kitchen or bar setting, and accentuate it with natural textures and earthy tones for the perfect countryside ambiance.

X-Back Wooden Stool in Sleek Black

X-Back Wooden Stool in Sleek Black

Perfect For: Enhancing seating options in entertainment or dining spaces

What We Like: Versatile design and comfortable contoured seat

This X-back wooden stool, crafted from solid Vietnamese mahogany wood, features a sleek black finish that effortlessly complements various decor styles and color palettes. The open X-back design and clean lines give it a timeless appeal, while the contoured seat ensures enhanced comfort. A built-in footrest provides additional support, making this stool perfect for enjoying meals or socializing. Available in both 24" counter and 30" bar height, it offers versatile seating solutions for your space.

X-Back Wooden Stool in Sleek Black

Andover Mills™

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Perfect For: Enhancing seating options in entertainment or dining spaces

What We Like: Versatile design and comfortable contoured seat

This X-back wooden stool, crafted from solid Vietnamese mahogany wood, features a sleek black finish that effortlessly complements various decor styles and color palettes. The open X-back design and clean lines give it a timeless appeal, while the contoured seat ensures enhanced comfort. A built-in footrest provides additional support, making this stool perfect for enjoying meals or socializing. Available in both 24" counter and 30" bar height, it offers versatile seating solutions for your space.

Designer Advice

Consider pairing this stool with a matching black counter or bar table to create an elegant and cohesive dining or entertainment area. Add colorful cushions for an extra touch of personality.

Antique-Inspired Counter Stool Set

Antique-Inspired Counter Stool Set

Perfect For: Enhancing versatile decor with a touch of colonial elegance

What We Like: Sustainable rubberwood construction and sleek finish

Inspired by the graceful curves of an antique captain's chair, this set of two Moesha Counter Stools is crafted from sustainable rubberwood in a stylish finish. Featuring backrest spindles and splayed tapered legs, these stools bring a modern touch to the colonial classic design. Perfect for accommodating today's versatile decor, the Moesha Counter Stools make a sophisticated addition to your kitchen, dining area, or home bar.

Antique-Inspired Counter Stool Set

Joss & Main

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Perfect For: Enhancing versatile decor with a touch of colonial elegance

What We Like: Sustainable rubberwood construction and sleek finish

Inspired by the graceful curves of an antique captain's chair, this set of two Moesha Counter Stools is crafted from sustainable rubberwood in a stylish finish. Featuring backrest spindles and splayed tapered legs, these stools bring a modern touch to the colonial classic design. Perfect for accommodating today's versatile decor, the Moesha Counter Stools make a sophisticated addition to your kitchen, dining area, or home bar.

Designer Advice

Pair these counter stools with a rustic wooden counter or bar table for a cohesive, charming look, and add subtle accent pieces in brass or copper to enhance the colonial vibe.

Traditional Full-Back Counter Stool

Traditional Full-Back Counter Stool

Perfect For: Kitchen islands, breakfast bars, and pub tables

What We Like: Comfortable, slatted full-back design and built-in footrest

Experience ultimate comfort with this traditional full-back counter stool, tailored for your home's classic aesthetic. Boasting a solid wood frame in an espresso finish, this counter stool features an upholstered faux leather seat filled with foam for maximum comfort. The slatted full-back provides excellent support, while the built-in footrest ensures relaxation at your kitchen island, breakfast bar, or pub table. Assembly is required upon arrival.

Traditional Full-Back Counter Stool

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Description

Perfect For: Kitchen islands, breakfast bars, and pub tables

What We Like: Comfortable, slatted full-back design and built-in footrest

Experience ultimate comfort with this traditional full-back counter stool, tailored for your home's classic aesthetic. Boasting a solid wood frame in an espresso finish, this counter stool features an upholstered faux leather seat filled with foam for maximum comfort. The slatted full-back provides excellent support, while the built-in footrest ensures relaxation at your kitchen island, breakfast bar, or pub table. Assembly is required upon arrival.

Designer Advice

Pair this counter stool with a matching espresso-finished dining table and use neutral-toned cushions to create an elegant and cozy dining space that your family and guests will love.

Traditional Two-Tone Counter Stool

Traditional Two-Tone Counter Stool

Perfect For: Enhancing kitchen islands or breakfast bars

What We Like: Comfortable cushioning and classic design

Upgrade your counter-high space with this traditional counter stool, measuring 24" high from floor to seat. Expertly crafted from solid and engineered wood, it boasts a square seat, slatted back, and shaker-style legs. The two-tone finish complements both classic and modern decors, while the polyester-blend upholstery and foam cushioning provide a plush seat. As a bonus, this stool features a low footrest for additional comfort.

Traditional Two-Tone Counter Stool

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Description

Perfect For: Enhancing kitchen islands or breakfast bars

What We Like: Comfortable cushioning and classic design

Upgrade your counter-high space with this traditional counter stool, measuring 24" high from floor to seat. Expertly crafted from solid and engineered wood, it boasts a square seat, slatted back, and shaker-style legs. The two-tone finish complements both classic and modern decors, while the polyester-blend upholstery and foam cushioning provide a plush seat. As a bonus, this stool features a low footrest for additional comfort.

Designer Advice

Pair the stool with a matching two-tone kitchen island or breakfast bar to create a cohesive look, and consider adding a decorative seat cushion for extra style and support.

Classic Upholstered Counter Stools (Set of 2)

Classic Upholstered Counter Stools (Set of 2)

Perfect For: Breakfast counters, home bars, or high dining tables

What We Like: Shaker-style design with a gray wood finish

This set of two classic upholstered counter stools is crafted from solid wood, featuring a slat-back and shaker-style design. The square gray seats are upholstered with polyester, providing durable comfort. Standing at 25.75" high, they're great for most counters and bars, both indoors and outdoors. The gray wood finish simplifies matching your classic homestyle, making these stools a versatile addition to your living space.

Classic Upholstered Counter Stools (Set of 2)

Andover Mills™

Description

Perfect For: Breakfast counters, home bars, or high dining tables

What We Like: Shaker-style design with a gray wood finish

This set of two classic upholstered counter stools is crafted from solid wood, featuring a slat-back and shaker-style design. The square gray seats are upholstered with polyester, providing durable comfort. Standing at 25.75" high, they're great for most counters and bars, both indoors and outdoors. The gray wood finish simplifies matching your classic homestyle, making these stools a versatile addition to your living space.

Designer Advice

To ensure a smooth assembly process, enlist a friend or family member for help in putting together these stylish and practical counter stools.

Timeless shaker bar stools

Timeless shaker bar stools

With their clean design and vertical lines, these stools are the definition of shaker style! Find them in eight different finishes and two heights. Should you want some additional comfort, you can always add some cushions.

Timeless shaker bar stools

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With their clean design and vertical lines, these stools are the definition of shaker style! Find them in eight different finishes and two heights. Should you want some additional comfort, you can always add some cushions.

Distressed Wooden Bar Stool with Faux Leather Seat

Distressed Wooden Bar Stool with Faux Leather Seat

Perfect For: Enhancing your kitchen island or home bar area

What We Like: Traditional Shaker-style design with a rustic touch

Blending sleek lines and comfortable cushioning, this distressed brown wooden bar stool adds charm to any space. The traditional Shaker-style design is complemented by a burnished finish and luxurious faux leather upholstery on the seat. Foam filling ensures maximum comfort, whether you use it at a kitchen island or a home bar. This versatile and vintage-inspired stool is sure to become the favorite seat in your home.

Distressed Wooden Bar Stool with Faux Leather Seat

Andover Mills™

Description

Perfect For: Enhancing your kitchen island or home bar area

What We Like: Traditional Shaker-style design with a rustic touch

Blending sleek lines and comfortable cushioning, this distressed brown wooden bar stool adds charm to any space. The traditional Shaker-style design is complemented by a burnished finish and luxurious faux leather upholstery on the seat. Foam filling ensures maximum comfort, whether you use it at a kitchen island or a home bar. This versatile and vintage-inspired stool is sure to become the favorite seat in your home.

Designer Advice

Pair this bar stool with a matching wooden bar table or contrasting metal accents for an eclectic, modern farmhouse vibe.

Traditional Solid Wood Bar Stools (Pair)

Traditional Solid Wood Bar Stools (Pair)

Perfect For: Casual seating at kitchen islands, counters, or bar-height tables

What We Like: Contoured seat and shaped back for added comfort

Add a classic touch to your home with this pair of traditional solid wood bar stools. Perfect for casual meals or catching up on emails, these stools feature a slightly curved, open slatted seat back and a contoured seat for enhanced comfort and support. The hand-rubbed finish showcases the natural beauty of the wood, while the four tapered legs are reinforced with leg stretchers for added durability. This versatile pair of stools will blend seamlessly into any kitchen or dining space.

Traditional Solid Wood Bar Stools (Pair)

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Perfect For: Casual seating at kitchen islands, counters, or bar-height tables

What We Like: Contoured seat and shaped back for added comfort

Add a classic touch to your home with this pair of traditional solid wood bar stools. Perfect for casual meals or catching up on emails, these stools feature a slightly curved, open slatted seat back and a contoured seat for enhanced comfort and support. The hand-rubbed finish showcases the natural beauty of the wood, while the four tapered legs are reinforced with leg stretchers for added durability. This versatile pair of stools will blend seamlessly into any kitchen or dining space.

Designer Advice

Pair these stools with a rustic kitchen island or bar-height table, using complementary colors and textures to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in your space.

2-Piece Counter Stools with Slatted Backs and Upholstery

2-Piece Counter Stools with Slatted Backs and Upholstery

Perfect For: Traditional and transitional home bars or kitchen islands

What We Like: The two-tone brown and light neutral finish

These 24" high counter stools, crafted from solid and engineered wood, provide a polished, traditional feel for your space. Featuring square seats, slatted backs, shaker-style legs, and a two-tone brown and light neutral finish, they blend seamlessly with classic and transitional decor aesthetics. The stools are upholstered in polyester fabric and cushioned with foam for added comfort, while the low footrests offer the perfect prop for your feet during meals.

2-Piece Counter Stools with Slatted Backs and Upholstery

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Description

Perfect For: Traditional and transitional home bars or kitchen islands

What We Like: The two-tone brown and light neutral finish

These 24" high counter stools, crafted from solid and engineered wood, provide a polished, traditional feel for your space. Featuring square seats, slatted backs, shaker-style legs, and a two-tone brown and light neutral finish, they blend seamlessly with classic and transitional decor aesthetics. The stools are upholstered in polyester fabric and cushioned with foam for added comfort, while the low footrests offer the perfect prop for your feet during meals.

Designer Advice

Pair these stylish counter stools with a matching wooden home bar or kitchen island for a cohesive look, and consider adding a soft area rug beneath the stools to create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Upholstered shaker style bar stools

Upholstered shaker style bar stools

These shaker style stools combine a black seat and a sturdy solid wood body. Find the latter in a vintage mahogany, black, or classic cherry finish. The simple lines of this set are especially ideal in modern or traditional interiors.  

Upholstered shaker style bar stools

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These shaker style stools combine a black seat and a sturdy solid wood body. Find the latter in a vintage mahogany, black, or classic cherry finish. The simple lines of this set are especially ideal in modern or traditional interiors.  

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Buying Guide

Bar stools can be placed at the breakfast bar, at your kitchen island or anywhere else in your home. You don't necessarily need a breakfast bar in order to have bar stools, although they are designed to accommodate the height and shape of the stools. Shaker style furniture is purposely created without a huge amount of detail, with the shape and overall design providing enough visual interest to satisfy most homeowners. Before buying shaker style bar stools, here are some of the factors which need consideration.

Although the shaker style has its own features, there are still varying styles which come under this umbrella category. Let's look at some of the main ones:

  • Backless bar stools: A feature which you will need to think about when you're shopping, the inclusion of backs on your bar stools can make them more comfortable and enticing. If you experience problems when sitting on certain types of furniture, or you have back or neck problems, backless bar stools aren't always the best choice.
  • Slightly curved back: Somewhere between a full back and no back at all sits the slightly curved back bar stools. This provides a small amount of support to the lower back, while maintaining a simpler look.
  • Curved seat: Another popular design is the curved seat style. This version of shaker bar stools is comfortable and stylish. Although the seat is wooden, the curvature means that it's not quite as hard and uncomfortable as it might be without this curve. You can also add cushions or other fabric accessories to enhance comfort levels.

While most bar stools are made from wood, there are other materials which can be used, either as a main material or a secondary one, such as:

  • Wicker: The wicker or rattan look is one which you may come across frequently when shopping for shaker style bar stools. The frame is wooden, but the seat itself is made from or covered in wicker. Ideal for cottages and smaller homes where only 2-3 bar stools are required.
  • Fabric: Similar to the above but achieving a very different look, fabric is used on the seat of the bar stool to provide some extra comfort and warmth. Since shaker style bar stools are intended to appear quite plain, it is rare that you will find colorful and bright fabrics. Instead, most of the fabrics will be black, brown or grey colors.
  • Leather: A leather seat is often paired with metal legs and a frame, although with shaker style bar stools you might find a wooden frame instead. Leather is certainly one of the more rare materials to see on these bar stools, but often gives some extra padding to the furniture.

Taking care of your bar stools and ensuring they stay in good condition will depend on what type of materials they are made from. Always research whether your cleaning products are safe for the material of your bar stools – you may need two different products for the wood and seat.

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This 24-inch height bar stool is characterized by ash, hickory and poplar construction, with a square rush seat. The stool features a ladder back, tapered legs, and fixed wooden rails for good durability.

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