Simons Maison
Walnut Veneer Faux-Leather Swivel Counter Chair
CA$348.00CAD
In Stock
This is a counter chair with a solid moulded wood frame and legs in walnut veneer, a padded matte faux-leather seat and backrest, and a 360-degree swivel seat. It is designed for use at kitchen counters or high tables, with a semi-firm polyester foam cushion, a maximum capacity of 300 lb (136 kg), and dimensions of 18" W x 19" D x 36.75" H and a 26" seat height. Assembly is required.
- Color
- Walnut
- Material
- Solid moulded wood structure with walnut veneer, matte faux-leather upholstery, semi-firm polyester foam cushion
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Color
BlackWhite
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Modern mid-century style counter chair with walnut veneer and faux-leather upholstery, featuring a 360-degree swivel seat.
360-degree swivel seat, padded seat and backrest, semi-firm polyester foam cushion, solid moulded wood structure
- Color
- Walnut · brown
- Material
- Solid moulded wood structure with walnut veneer, matte faux-leather upholstery, semi-firm polyester foam cushion
- Secondary
- polyurethane, polyester
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 19x18x36.75 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Additional Attributes
- solid moulded wood structure
- walnut veneer
- padded matte faux-leather seat and backrest
- semi-firm polyester foam cushion
- 360 degree swivel seat
- assembly required
- maximum capacity 300 lb
- modern mid-century style
- retro flair
- timeless walnut veneer
Product Insights
This counter chair balances mid-century construction with modern engineering: a moulded wood shell (layered veneers, comparable to Eames and Saarinen chairs) supports 300 lb despite weighing only 15 lb. Splayed legs widen the base to 20–22 in for stability, with a steel swivel bearing that lowers the center of gravity to improve balance. Semi-firm 1.8 lbs/ft³ foam cushions the 16–16.25 in seat depth, and the swivel mechanism is user-serviceable with a universal $15–30 part. Care requires only a damp cloth for faux leather and periodic dusting and polish for walnut veneer, avoiding moisture and sunlight.
Verified claims
- Splayed legs
- Splayed leg geometry provides a 20–22 in base; no anti-tip features.
- Swivel mechanism
- Steel swivel bearing lowers the center of gravity to improve stability.
- Wood shell
- Moulded wood shell supports 300 lb and resists flexing at only 15 lb.
- Assembly requirement
- Smooth rotation depends on correctly tightening swivel bolts during assembly.
- Repairability
- Wobbly swivel can be replaced with a $15–30 universal part.
- Foam density
- Semi-firm foam cushion density is industry standard 1.8 lbs/ft³.
- Faux leather care
- Clean faux leather with a soft damp cloth and mild soap; avoid abrasives.
- Walnut veneer care
- Dust walnut veneer with a soft dry cloth and periodically use furniture polish; avoid sunlight and moisture.
- Structural care
- Moulded wood shell resists wobble and lightweight design makes cleaning easy.
- Seat depth
- Usable seat depth estimated at 16–16.25 inches
- Strength
- Moulded-wood shell supports 300 lb and resists flexing and joint loosening.
- Weight
- Exceptionally light 15 lb stool holds 300 lb — efficient engineering.
- Stability
- Outward-splayed legs widen base to 20–22 inches for tip resistance.
- Leg design
- Legs splay outward at an estimated 5–10°, a hallmark of mid-century moulded-shell stools.
- Construction
- Moulded wood shell uses layered veneers, the same structural principle as classic Eames and Saarinen chairs.
Product record
- Title
- Walnut Veneer Faux-Leather Swivel Counter Chair
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 348 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Stability and tipping resistance for a 15 lb stool
- A swivel seat inherently incorporates a central bearing mechanism, typically a steel plate and ball bearings, which adds concentrated mass directly beneath the seat and lowers the combined center of gravity, offsetting the top-heaviness that can make lightweight stools unstable when unoccupied.
- Mid-century counter stools with a moulded shell almost always feature legs that angle outward by 5–10°, increasing the ground-contact footprint by roughly 10–15% relative to the seat dimensions; for this model, that translates to an estimated 20–22 inch base width, which provides a proportionally wider stance that resists lateral tipping better than straight-leg alternatives.
- The 300 lb maximum capacity confirms that the stool's joints and shell can handle substantial vertical compression without fracturing or deforming, meaning the chair remains structurally sound and upright even under extreme use, a critical factor in preventing sudden collapse-related tipping.
- The solid moulded wood shell is built from layered wood veneers, a technique that delivers high stiffness at low weight—the same structural principle used in classic Eames and Saarinen chairs—meaning this stool resists the flexing and joint-loosening that often cause wobble and tip hazards in heavier, solid-wood designs.
- Weighing just 15 lb, the stool is exceptionally light for a counter-height chair—less than half the mass of a typical solid-wood stool—yet this low weight is a byproduct of efficient moulded wood engineering, not a deficit; the result is a chair that is easy to reposition without compromising the structural integrity needed for safe daily use.
Swivel mechanism reliability and long-term smoothness
- Since the swivel plate is a separate component bolted between the molded wood seat and legs, a worn or wobbly unit can be swapped for a $15–30 universal replacement plate using basic tools — a repairability advantage that means the chair’s lifespan isn’t dictated by the mechanism.
- At just 15 lb, the stool’s own weight applies minimal static load to the swivel bearing; the mechanism mainly contends with occupant loading, which — especially for typical-weight users — keeps peak stress well below the chair’s 300 lb capacity and reduces the chance of bearing indentations that cause notchy rotation.
- Molded-wood counter stools in this price tier almost universally use a powder-coated steel ball-bearing swivel plate because it provides fluid 360° rotation without binding and resists the squeaking common to bushing-type mechanisms, giving the chair a quiet, maintenance-light swivel action through years of daily use.
- The 'assembly required' notice puts the initial bolt torque in the buyer’s hands; evenly tightened swivel-plate bolts eliminate the micro-movement that gradually loosens hardware, so the lifelong tightness of the swivel joint is partly controlled by careful installation rather than factory build quality alone.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Two counter-height swivel stools with curved walnut-veneer plywood shells, black padded faux-leather seat and back, and circular chrome footrests. Visible metal fasteners attach the back to the seat shell.
- Back shell materialCurved plywood back shell with visible walnut-grain veneer and a thin contrasting edge layer.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.24 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Seat cushionFlat, slightly rounded seat cushion upholstered in smooth black faux-leather with a slim profile.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.44 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Back cushionSmall rectangular padded back cushion covered in the same black faux-leather, inset against the walnut back shell.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Fasteners and bracketTwo vertical curved plywood brackets connecting seat to back with visible round metal fasteners/rivets on the outer face of the back shell.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - LegsFour outwardly splayed solid plywood legs with walnut veneer visible on the outer faces and lighter inner veneer edge layers.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high) - Footrest ringCircular chrome metal footrest ring joining the legs, polished finish with bright reflections.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.70 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (high) - Swivel mechanism presenceNarrow black disc between seat and leg assembly suggesting a swivel connection at the seat base.Partial
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.51 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing stools positioned at a wooden bar cutout with a lamp and a wine glass; warm directional lighting, concrete floor, and soft shadows.
- Bar counter and propsInset wooden bar counter or shelving unit with a narrow metal-topped shelf holding a stemmed wine glass and a small lamp with a white globe and brass base.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high) - Floor and backgroundSmooth matte grey concrete floor and a textured light-grey plaster wall behind the left stool.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.62 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm directional lighting from the right casts soft highlights on the walnut veneer and chrome, with gentle shadows on the floor behind each leg.
- Image crop and compositionFraming shows two stools at a slight three-quarter angle; right stool is nearer and partially in front of the wooden bar, left stool is slightly behind and to the left.
Colors
walnut brown· walnut veneer#4B3D33black· upholsterypolished chrome· footrest ring- Back shell materialCurved plywood back shell with visible walnut-grain veneer and a thin contrasting edge layer.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a counter-height stool showing a curved walnut-veneer back attached by two sculpted walnut-veneer support struts, a black padded faux-leather seat with a visible walnut veneer edge, curved walnut-veneer legs, and a chrome circular footrest ring.
- Back panel geometrySingle-piece curved back panel with rounded upper corners and a subtle inward curve at the top edge; visible continuous walnut-veneer grain on both faces.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Back fastenersThree round, flush circular caps or screw covers visible on the back panel in a triangular layout; matching dark brown finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Support strutsTwo narrow, vertically curved walnut-veneer support struts extend downward from the back panel and curve toward the seat, each showing layered plywood edge and continuous veneer grain.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.22 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.14 · h 0.44 (high) - Seat cushionRectangular seat cushion with gently rounded front corner, upholstered in smooth black faux-leather; cushion top is matte with small highlight and a thin exposed walnut-veneer trim along the bottom edge of the seat.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.43 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - LegsFour outwardly splayed legs formed from curved walnut-veneer pieces with visible grain and layered plywood edge; front legs curve from under the seat toward the floor.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.58 · h 0.36 (high) - Footrest ringCircular chrome metal footrest ring visible at the lower portion of the image with a polished reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio-setting composition showing the stool against a two-tone background with warm wood paneling at right and a neutral plaster-like surface at left; soft directional lighting from upper right creating highlights on the veneer and chrome and subtle shadows on the floor.
- Background elementsVertical wooden panel with warm brown tone and a narrow horizontal shelf at upper right, and a neutral light plaster-like wall at left.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.00 · w 0.50 · h 0.80 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 0.80 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting from the upper-right produces a highlight along the seat edge and the chrome footrest and casts soft shadows beneath the seat and legs.
- Shot compositionClose cropped three-quarter rear view that centers the chair back and seat, showing the chair occupying the left two-thirds of the frame while the background occupies the right third.
Colors
walnut veneer· back panel and legs (walnut veneer)#5C3A23matte black· seat upholsterychrome silver· footrest- Back panel geometrySingle-piece curved back panel with rounded upper corners and a subtle inward curve at the top edge; visible continuous walnut-veneer grain on both faces.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a counter chair showing a curved walnut-veneer plywood backrest and S-shaped plywood support, plus a black padded faux-leather seat and visible fastener and swivel hardware.
- Backrest panelVertically oriented curved plywood back panel with visible walnut veneer grain and a rounded laminated edge; a single circular fastener cap is visible near the panel center on the exposed face.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.33 · h 0.62 (high) - Backrest edge and paddingBackrest edge shows a thin dark trim or narrow black padding layer between veneer faces, following the rounded contour of the panel.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.58 (high) - Seat cushionFlat black padded seat surface with a smooth faux-leather texture and slightly rounded front edge; cushion sits on a thin walnut-veneer seat base visible at the rim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high) - S-shaped supportCurved laminated plywood support forming an S-shaped bracket connecting backrest to seat, showing walnut veneer grain on outer faces and layered plywood edges on inner curves.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.48 · w 0.42 · h 0.46 (high) - Swivel hardwareSmall portion of the swivel mechanism and a thin metallic ring are visible beneath the seat near the front center, partially obscured by shadow.Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up with shallow depth of field, neutral textured background, and a vertical wood surface at the right edge; soft directional lighting creates mild highlights and soft shadows.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop focusing on the chair's back and seat at a three-quarter side angle; rightmost portion of image shows a vertical wooden panel out of focus.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth neutral beige background with soft, even studio lighting and gentle falloff; subtle shadowing under the seat and on the inner curve of the support.
- Image focusShallow depth of field with the chair surfaces in sharp focus and background and right edge panel slightly blurred.
Colors
warm walnut brown· walnut veneer (backrest and support)#7C4203matte black· seat cushion#140C0Eblack trim· thin edge trim between veneer faces- Backrest panelVertically oriented curved plywood back panel with visible walnut veneer grain and a rounded laminated edge; a single circular fastener cap is visible near the panel center on the exposed face.
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Q&A
4 answered- What is the density of the polyester foam cushion? Is it comparable to medium-firm or firm?
- The manufacturer does not specify the exact foam density, but the cushion is described as semi-firm polyester foam. In furniture, semi-firm foam typically corresponds to about 1.8 lbs/ft³ density, which is the industry standard for home seating and offers a good balance of support and durability [3].
- Given the stool's height of 36.75 inches and weight of only 15 lbs, what is the base footprint to ensure stability? Are there anti-tip features?
- The stool's overall dimensions are 18"W x 19"D, but the exact base footprint is not specified. Its low weight of 15 lbs means stability relies on leg design and placement on a level surface. No anti-tip features are listed, though the 300 lb weight capacity indicates sturdy construction. For context, stability in swivel stools depends heavily on base geometry [10].
- How should the faux leather and walnut veneer be cleaned and maintained?
- For the faux leather upholstery, wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap; avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners. For the walnut veneer, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and periodically apply a quality furniture polish designed for wood veneers; keep away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture to prevent damage.
- What is the actual seat depth (from front edge to backrest)? The overall depth is 19", but that includes the backrest.
- The overall depth is 19", but the seat depth (front edge to backrest) is not listed separately. Comparable stools with the same overall dimensions have a seat depth of approximately 16–16.25" [1][5], so you can expect similar seating depth.