Colonial bar stools, handcrafted in Jodhpur — wholesale for importers, retailers and hospitality.
Dark solid-wood frames in teak, sheesham and mango — turned legs, hand-woven cane seats, shaped backrests and brass footrails in counter and bar heights. Manufacturer-direct, compliance-documented and container-ready, from a trial order up.
The plantation stool, built for the modern counter and bar.
The colonial — or British-colonial — bar stool takes the formal, upright language of the planter's chair and raises it to counter and bar height: dark hardwood, turned or reeded legs, a hand-woven caned or carved seat, a shaped spindle or ladder back, and a sturdy wood or brass footrail that takes the wear of daily use. Jodhpur and its neighbouring craft clusters have cut, turned, caned and polished this kind of seating for generations, which is exactly why it belongs here rather than in a laminate factory. Every colonial stool is built around a real solid-wood frame — never a particleboard shell — so it carries the weight, grain and patina the style demands, holds its joints under constant sitting and leaning, and ages into a richer finish rather than chipping. Choose a ready design from our catalogue, or hand us a reference and we build the colonial stool your island, bar or hospitality counter is asking for.
Teak counter & bar stools
Dense, weather-tolerant teak frames with a deep natural lustre — the definitive plantation piece for kitchen islands and indoor-outdoor bars.
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Sheesham caned stools
Indian-rosewood frames in mahogany and walnut polish with hand-woven cane seats and spindled backs — formal heritage bar seating.
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Wood & wrought-iron stools
Solid-wood seats on hand-forged iron bases and footrails — a harder-wearing, contract-ready take on the colonial silhouette.
Explore wood & iron colonial stoolsIndicative specs — every height, finish and seat is made to your order.
Figures below are typical ranges for reference. We manufacture to your exact drawings and market requirements, so frame wood, leg turning, seat height, backrest profile, footrail and upholstery are all specified and confirmed on your approved sample. Lot and finish traceability is documented where applicable.
| Attribute | Typical range / options |
|---|---|
| Frame woods | Teak, sheesham (Indian rosewood), mango, rosewood, reclaimed/old wood |
| Styles | Spindle-back · ladder-back · low-back · backless · swivel on request |
| Seat | Hand-woven cane/rattan · solid wood · full-grain leather or fabric upholstered |
| Legs & footrail | Turned, reeded or tapered legs · wood footrail · brass or wrought-iron footrail on request |
| Detailing | Hand & CNC carving · brass caps, nail-head and fittings on request |
| Counter height | Approx. 61–66 cm (24–26 in) seat height for islands and counters |
| Bar height | Approx. 71–76 cm (28–30 in) seat height for home and hospitality bars |
| Seat width | Approx. 35–45 cm (14–18 in), custom on request |
| Finish | Mahogany, teak-brown, walnut, antique-dark, hand-rubbed natural — CARB/TSCA Title VI compliant |
| Form | Assembled, part-assembled or knock-down / flat-pack (RTA) where design allows |
| Packing | Export carton · ISPM-15 heat-treated · retail / FBA-ready on request |
| MOQ | LCL trial / sample order; 1× 20ft FCL minimum thereafter for best pricing |
| Lead time | 30–45 days typical; urgent orders at a premium |
| Shipping terms | FOB / CIF from Mundra or Nhava Sheva, India |
One stool, many counters.
Retail & online
A premium counter-and-bar anchor for independents, chains and marketplace sellers — a recognisable heritage piece that photographs richly and sells in pairs and sets. Knock-down packing keeps freight per unit low and retail-ready or Amazon-FBA cartons are available on request.
Hospitality & contract
Hotel, restaurant, café and bar counters that need stools built and QC-checked for commercial wear — reinforced joints, hard-wearing footrails and consistent finishes across large repeat runs from our vetted Jodhpur network. Hospitality & contract furniture.
Interior projects
Bespoke seat heights, specific polishes, re-caned seats and specified leathers or fabrics for designers and fit-out buyers matching a colonial, Raj-revival or dark-wood kitchen and bar scheme.
Paperwork your customs broker will thank you for.
Import-ready on every container
Every colonial bar stool with a solid-wood component ships with the documentation a modern importer needs: FSC chain-of-custody, Vriksh timber-legality and CITES-compliant handling of sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo), backed by ISO, SGS and SEDEX/SMETA audits. We are EUDR-ready with geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence, and we support US Lacey Act declarations, UK Timber Regulation, CARB/TSCA formaldehyde-compliant finishes and ISPM-15 heat-treated export packing — so your seating clears the port instead of sitting in it. See how we meet EUDR.
Care & longevity
Dark hardwood frames are kiln-dried and joined to survive ocean freight, busy counters and changing climates — dust with a dry cloth, keep clear of direct heat and standing moisture to protect the polish, and refresh with a natural wax or oil as needed. Hand-woven cane and rattan seats prefer a light vacuum, an occasional barely-damp wipe and stable humidity; leather responds to a periodic conditioner; upholstery is best spot-cleaned per the care label. We share care and assembly guidance with every order, and fit, caning, footrail and finish are QC-checked before a stool leaves the factory.
Colonial bar stools — wholesale & export FAQ
What defines a colonial bar stool?
A colonial, or British-colonial plantation, bar stool is built from dark solid hardwood with a formal, upright feel — turned or reeded legs, a hand-woven caned or solid-wood seat, a shaped or spindled backrest, and a wood or brass footrail. We build it on a genuine solid-wood frame in teak, sheesham, mango or rosewood with a rich mahogany, walnut or antique-dark polish, so it reads as authentic heritage craft rather than a veneered reproduction, and it stands up to years of commercial bar and counter use.
What seat heights do colonial bar stools come in?
We make two standard heights — counter-height at roughly 61–66 cm (24–26 in) to pair with kitchen islands and counters, and bar-height at roughly 71–76 cm (28–30 in) for home bars and hospitality counters — plus spa or extra-tall heights on request. Every height, seat width, backrest profile and footrail position is confirmed on your approved sample, so a stool matches the exact counter it will sit at.
Which woods and finishes suit colonial bar stools best?
Teak and sheesham (Indian rosewood) carry the dense grain and deep lustre the style was built on, mango offers a cost-advantaged alternative that takes a dark stain well, and reclaimed old wood gives an aged patina. We finish in mahogany, teak-brown, walnut, antique-dark or hand-rubbed natural polish — all CARB/TSCA Title VI formaldehyde-compliant — and pair the frame with hand-woven cane, full-grain leather or your own upholstered seat, with optional wrought-iron or brass footrails.
What is the minimum order for wholesale colonial bar stools?
A trial or sample order can ship LCL (part-container) so you can approve the wood, finish, caning and seat height before committing. For best wholesale pricing thereafter, one 20ft full container load (FCL) is our standard minimum, and colonial bar stools consolidate with bar cabinets, bar carts, counter stools and décor into a single mixed container.
Can you make colonial bar stools to our own design or private label?
Yes. We work as both ODM (our catalogue designs) and OEM — manufacturing to your drawings, seat heights, finishes and upholstery, with custom CNC and hand carving, your branding and retail-ready, Amazon-FBA-ready or gift packaging. Send a reference image or a spec sheet and we prototype to it.
Do colonial bar stools ship assembled or knock-down?
Leg-based stools with bolt-on legs and footrails ship well knock-down (RTA) to raise container density and cut breakage and freight — a major advantage when you are shipping high counts of a repeat SKU. Fully caned and hand-carved stools are usually shipped assembled or part-assembled. We confirm the right format for each design at the quote stage.
Send a reference or your catalogue — we'll quote, sample and ship.
Tell us the style, seat height, quantity and market. We confirm wood, finish, caning, footrail, MOQ and a FOB/CIF price, produce a sample for approval, then manufacture and pack to your standard on a 30–45 day lead time. Explore the wider range across our bar stool collection or the full solid-wood furniture catalogue.