Simons Maison
Braided Polyresin Counter Stool
This counter stool is made from UV-resistant braided polyresin with a powder-coated iron frame, designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It features a contoured seat and back, stacks for easy storage, and supports up to 330 lb. Dimensions are 38 inches high, 23 inches wide, and 22 inches deep, with a weight of 12 lb.
- Material
- Braided polyresin with powder-coated iron frame
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Color
Size
Specifications
Braided polyresin counter stool with UV-resistant design, powder-coated iron frame, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
UV-resistant polyethylene braided seat and backrest, powder-coated iron frame, stackable design, ergonomic seat.
- Material
- Braided polyresin with powder-coated iron frame
- Secondary
- metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 22x23x38 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Additional Attributes
- braided polyresin
- wicker-style
- indoor/outdoor
- iron legs
- ergonomic seat
- stackable
- UV-resistant
- powder-coated iron frame
Product Insights
The Braided Polyresin Counter Stool by Simons Maison offers a durable, zero-maintenance polyresin wicker that lasts 8–10 years outdoors, resisting UV, moisture, sag, and freeze-thaw, replacing multiple natural wicker stools over time. Its core promise is long-term weather resilience with no upkeep, but the tradeoff is a powder-coated iron frame that scratches easily, exposing bare iron to rust—especially at leg edges and stacking points—and no warranty against year-round freezing temperatures, while the hard, uncushioned polyresin seat conforms to the body and remains flexible in cold, sun, and moisture.
Verified claims
- Weather resilience
- Polyresin braid lasts 8-10 years outside, resists freeze-thaw, UV, moisture, and sag.
- Maintenance
- Wicker is zero-maintenance; frame needs protection when stacking.
- Frame vulnerability
- Powder-coated iron legs: scratches expose bare iron to rust.
- Powder coat
- Powder coating is only a barrier; scratches expose iron to rust, especially at leg edges and stacking points.
- Freeze-thaw
- Not guaranteed for year-round freezing temperatures.
- Freeze tolerance
- Seat handles -20°C; frame may rust; no freeze warranty.
- Outdoor durability
- Polyresin lasts 8-10 years in sun, resists moisture and sag.
- Frame care
- Edges and scratches on iron legs rust; use padding when stacking.
- Seat comfort
- Hard polyresin seat conforms to the body; not cushioned, resists sagging, stays flexible in cold, sun, and moisture.
- Value
- One 10-year purchase replaces 2–3 natural wicker stools in temperate climates and 5–7 in coastal.
Product record
- Title
- Braided Polyresin Counter Stool
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 228 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Polyresin vs. natural wicker: durability and style
- The polyethylene strands remain flexible down to -20°C, so unlike natural wicker that can crack below freezing, the braided seat and backrest won't split during early frosts — though the iron frame may still need protection from moisture ingress.
- The UV-resistant polyethylene weave on this stool typically resists brittleness and fading for 8–10 years in full sun, while natural wicker starts breaking down within 2–3 years — giving it a dramatic longevity advantage for a sunny outdoor counter space.
- Because polyethylene is hydrophobic, the braided seat and backrest won't absorb water, completely sidestepping the mold and mildew issues that can appear on natural wicker within months in humid weather — allowing this stool to be left uncovered on a pool deck without fungal worries.
- The braided polyresin construction achieves a tight, tensioned weave that maintains its structure across years of use, whereas natural wicker's looser weave (necessary to prevent cracking) tends to sag within 6–12 months — meaning the stool's body-conforming seat stays supportive rather than hammocking over time.
- Over a decade, a PE wicker piece like this can be a single-purchase solution, while natural wicker in temperate climates typically needs replacing 2–3 times, and in coastal settings as often as every 1–2 years — making the polyresin choice a significantly lower total-cost investment for permanent outdoor kitchen duty.
Keeping the powder-coated iron frame rust-free
- During curing, powder coating pulls thinner on sharp edges and corners, making leg tips and any angular joints the stool's most vulnerable points for rust initiation; a periodic visual check of those areas — especially after stacking — can catch small chips before moisture reaches the iron.
- The powder coating is a physical barrier, not a chemical inhibitor — it seals the iron completely against moisture and oxygen, but any scratch that exposes bare metal creates an instant rust entry point, so even a minor chip isn't just cosmetic.
- Because this stool is designed to stack, frames inevitably rub against each other during storage; placing felt pads or a cloth between nested stools prevents the contact abrasion that wears through the powder coat and starts rust on the iron legs.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A counter stool with a woven tan seat and curved back mounted on slim black metal legs with crossed footrest bars and small round feet; visible from a rear three-quarter angle.
- Seat material and weaveOne-piece woven braided seat and back with a uniform basketweave texture and rounded top back rail; weave appears synthetic or resin in a warm tan color.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.42 · h 0.55 (high) - Seat profileSeat and back form a continuous molded curve with the back slightly reclined and the seat pan shallow and contoured.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Edge finishTop of the back has a thicker wrapped braid forming a rounded border around the perimeter of the backrest.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Leg constructionFour slender tubular metal legs in a dark finish that angle outward and are joined by horizontal and diagonal metal bars forming a footrest and triangular cross-bracing.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.42 (high) - Leg feetEach leg terminates in a small rounded protective foot cap in the same dark color as the legs.
2 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.86 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.73 · y 0.86 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the stool placed at a light wood counter on a wood floor against a pale wall; additional tabletop props and directional lighting create soft shadows.
- CountertopLight butcher-block style wooden counter with vertical strip pattern visible on the side facing the camera.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.08 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high) - Tabletop propsA metallic cylindrical container and a stemmed cocktail glass placed on the counter surface near the left side of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.27 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - FlooringMedium-toned wood plank floor with visible grain and seams running roughly vertically in the image.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - Wall and baseboardPale neutral wall with a white baseboard visible behind the stool.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.10 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowsDirectional warm light from the left casts soft shadows of the stool legs and footrest across the floor toward the lower right.
Colors
warm tan· seat and back braid#A2938Dmatte black· metal legs and footrest#442B1D- Seat material and weaveOne-piece woven braided seat and back with a uniform basketweave texture and rounded top back rail; weave appears synthetic or resin in a warm tan color.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a single counter stool showing a continuous woven seat and back made from tan braided material with visible wrapped rim and two black metal legs partially visible.
- Woven seat and backContinuous single-piece seat and back formed from tightly braided synthetic rattan-style strands in a warm tan color, with the weave creating small rectangular gaps across the surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.78 (high) - Rounded wrapped rimEdge of the seat and back finished with a thicker rounded rim where the braided strands are wrapped tightly around the frame, forming a continuous tubular-looking border.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.04 · w 0.58 · h 0.86 (high) - Seat-to-back curveSmooth curved transition from seat to back with a shallow S-shaped profile visible in the woven pattern, indicating the seat and back are one continuous molded piece.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.66 · h 0.45 (high) - Metal leg visibleOne rounded tubular metal leg finished in matte black is visible emerging from under the seat and angling downward; a second leg is partially visible at the left bottom edge.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Weave texture detailClose-up reveals the braided strands are uniform in thickness with visible horizontal alignment and small shadows between rows giving a textured, slightly glossy appearance on raised strands.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.46 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio-style shot with neutral light-colored wall background, soft directional lighting from left producing gentle shadows and highlights, and the product cropped to show upper seat and part of legs.
- Background and lightingNeutral textured light beige wall background with soft directional lighting from the left creating subtle cast shadows on the seat surface and a highlight along the rim.
- Shot compositionVertical close-up framing focused on the right-hand side of the chair such that the top of the backrest and the front edge of the seat are fully visible while legs are partially cropped at the bottom.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the woven material with shallow depth of field that slightly softens the background texture.
Colors
warm tan· woven seat and back#B5AAA4matte black· metal legs- Woven seat and backContinuous single-piece seat and back formed from tightly braided synthetic rattan-style strands in a warm tan color, with the weave creating small rectangular gaps across the surface.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the woven seat/back showing braided polyresin strands and the rounded wrapped edge; part of the black tubular metal frame and leg are visible beneath the seat.
- Woven panelDense braided weave of thin rounded strands forming the seat/back surface; weave shows alternating horizontal and vertical passes creating a grid-like pattern with small rectangular openings.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - Wrapped rimThicker tubular rim where strands are tightly wrapped around a rounded frame, visible as concentric coils running vertically along the left edge of the woven panel.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.65 (high) - Seat underside weaveContinuation of the same braided weave on the underside of the seat where strands curve around the rim and overlap the top pattern, visible in the lower central area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.53 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Black tubular frame visibleMatte black rounded metal tubing forming part of the seat support and a vertical leg, seen beneath the woven seat as a curved horizontal support and a vertical post.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.90 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up shot with neutral out-of-focus background, soft directional lighting from the left creating gentle highlights and shadows on the woven surface; image cropped to emphasize texture and join between seat and frame.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop focusing on the junction of the woven seat and metal frame; product fills most of the frame with background visible at left.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral background with soft gradient from light beige near the left to slightly darker beige toward the center, out of focus.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.80 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting producing highlights on the rounded strands and subtle cast shadows under the woven seat and metal frame.
Colors
warm tan· woven seat and back strandsmatte black· metal frame and leg#150C04- Woven panelDense braided weave of thin rounded strands forming the seat/back surface; weave shows alternating horizontal and vertical passes creating a grid-like pattern with small rectangular openings.
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Customer Reviews
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Déception
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Q&A
2 answered- Is the seat cushioned or is it a hard polyresin surface?
- The seat is not cushioned; it features a hard polyresin (polyethylene) braided surface designed to conform to the body.
- Can this stool be left outdoors year-round in freezing temperatures and direct sunlight without the polyresin cracking or the frame rusting?
- The stool is designed for indoor and outdoor use with UV resistance, but we cannot guarantee it will withstand year-round freezing temperatures without risk of cracking or rusting, as the frame is powder-coated iron and extreme conditions may affect durability.