Ludlow Barrel-Back Counter Stools: Cognac Faux Leather, Matte Black Frame, 8cm Padding
By Furniture1001 min read
The Ludlow is the counter stool you sit in rather than on: a semi-circular barrel backrest that wraps round the body and rests the arms, in cognac faux leather with tailored stitching, on a slim matte-black metal frame, with about 8cm of padding. It comes as a pair.
What it is
A set of two counter-height stools with a sculptural barrel-back design. The backrest is semi-circular and wraps round to support the back and arms; the seat carries a stated 3.15 inch layer of padding, roughly 8cm; the upholstery is rich cognac faux leather with clean tailored stitching; the frame is slim matte-black metal. The product page pitches it for kitchen islands, breakfast bars and open-plan entertaining spaces, and does not state the seat height in centimetres.
Who it suits
An island where people linger. The barrel back is the whole point: it holds you from three sides, which no open-backed stool does, and the 8cm padding is deep for a counter stool. It suits a kitchen with warm wood, brass and black.
The trade is width and tucking. A wraparound back does not slide under a counter the way an open back does, so allow for the stools to live pulled out.
Ludlow or Brixton
Both are cognac counter stools on matte-black frames. The Brixton has an open curved back and a stated 66cm seat, and tucks under; the Ludlow wraps round and stays out. Choose on how long people sit.
Living with it
A damp cloth for the faux leather. Keep the frame bolts tight.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns. Sold as a set of two.
See the Ludlow barrel-back stools. For which height you need, read counter height versus bar height. Or browse all the bar stools.
Frequently asked questions
What is a barrel back?
A semi-circular backrest that curves round from one side of the seat to the other, so it supports your back and both arms as one continuous shape. It is the difference between a stool you perch on and one you settle into.
How thick is the padding?
The product page states a 3.15 inch layer, which is about 8cm, described as deeply padded.
Is it counter height?
Yes. The page describes it as a counter-height stool for kitchen islands and breakfast bars. It does not state the seat height in centimetres, so check the listing against your worktop.
Is the leather real?
No. It is cognac faux leather with tailored stitching, and we say faux leather rather than leather.
Ludlow or Brixton?
Both are cognac stools on matte-black frames. The Ludlow's barrel back wraps round into arms, for sitting a while; the Brixton's curved open back tucks under a counter more easily. Long sit or tuck-away.
