Why this high bar stool earns its place
The Brooklyn takes the classic industrial bar stool shape and puts a warmer spin on it — a caramel PU leather-style seat against a black powder-coated metal frame, so it reads as sleek rather than stark. The stitching detail around the seat is a small thing, but it's the kind of finishing touch that makes a stool look considered rather than purely functional once it's lined up along a bar.
The seat itself is padded and covered in PU, which gives genuine support for longer sits at a counter while staying wipeable — a quick clean is all it needs between uses, with none of the upkeep of fabric upholstery. Underneath, a gas lift mechanism means the height adjusts easily, so the same stool can be set to suit different counters or tables rather than being locked to one fixed height — useful if it's moving between a bar and a high table, or if different staff simply prefer different settings.
It's certified to EN16139 level 1, the standard covering safety, strength and durability for non-domestic seating, and to BS7176 for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture — both relevant checks for a stool going into a commercial space rather than a home. It's designed for indoor use and comes flat-packed with clear assembly instructions, so it needs building on arrival rather than turning up ready to use.
