Rattan Seated Barstool - Antique Black

Rattan Seated Barstool - Antique Black | Online8 New Zealand

Around 80 years of history under a woven rattan seat — this antique black barstool sits on a frame built from reclaimed elm roughly eighty years old. Timber of that age has a density and stability new stock simply does not, having done all its moving and settling decades ago, so natural variation and old marks in the grain are part of its character. At 360mm square with a 650mm seat, it stays light enough to move easily around a bench.

Why It Stands Apart

• Reclaimed Elm Frame (~80 years old): Timber long past its moving and settling, so an old-elm frame stays true where new timber can warp.
• Woven rattan seat: Slightly yielding for comfort through a long meal, and it breathes in warm weather where a solid seat does not.
• Light and easy to shift: A compact 360mm square footprint on a light frame, so the stools move around a bench without effort.
• Antique black over old timber: The finish sits on genuinely aged wood, so it reads as worn rather than newly painted.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is the timber?
The frame is genuinely reclaimed elm, approximately 80 years old, so natural variation in grain and old marks is expected and gives each stool its own character.

Will it fit my counter or bar?
The 650mm seat suits a standard kitchen counter of roughly 900mm. Measure from the floor to the underside of your benchtop and allow 250mm to 300mm of clearance above the seat. At a raised bar of 1050mm or more it will sit too low.

Is it adjustable or does it swivel?
No — this is a fixed-height stool at a 650mm seat, with no swivel or wind-up mechanism.

Are they sold individually or as a set?
Each stool is sold individually. The same stool also comes in antique white and in natural.

How should the rattan be cared for?
Dust with a soft dry brush, which reaches into the weave better than a cloth. Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight and avoid soaking the rattan, since repeated wetting loosens the weave over time.

Can I see it?
Please give our showroom a call at 09 278 8881 to check if this is on display.