For longer sits at the kitchen bench, breakfast bar or home bar, a backrest makes all the difference. Our bar stools with backs give you real lumbar and shoulder support in fabric and PU-leather seats on metal or timber legs, sold as matching sets of 2. See the range at any of our five QLD showrooms or order online with fast delivery across South-East Queensland.
Bar stools with backs for Brisbane & Gold Coast kitchens
For longer sits at the kitchen bench, a home bar, or a breakfast nook, a backrest makes all the difference. Our bar stools with backs give you the lumbar and shoulder support that backless stools skip — so you and your guests can actually relax at the counter instead of perching on the edge of a seat.
Every stool in this range comes in matching sets of 2, in fabric or PU-leather seats on metal or timber legs, so you can match the rest of your dining or kitchen setup. We import directly and hold our own stock at our Rocklea warehouse, which means current designs at fair prices with fast local delivery across South-East Queensland.
Why a backrest matters at the bench
A backless stool is fine for a quick coffee, but it asks a lot of your lower back over a longer meal or a night of entertaining. The backrest on these stools supports your lumbar and shoulders, which means better posture and real comfort whether you're working from the kitchen island or hosting friends at a home bar.
Backed stools are also a safer pick for kids and older family members, since there's something to lean into rather than a bare edge to balance on. If you don't need that extra support and want a more minimal look, our full bar stool range includes backless designs too.
Shop bar stools by style
Looking for a specific colour, mechanism or height instead? Browse the rest of our bar and kitchen stool range:
- All Bar Stools (15 styles) — every style and colour we stock, backed and backless.
- Black Bar Stools (5 styles) — matte and gloss black finishes to match dark tapware or hardware.
- Grey Bar Stools (9 styles) — a softer, lighter neutral for the same seat styles.
- Swivel Bar Stools (15 styles) — rotating bases for easy in-and-out at the bench.
- Kitchen Stools (15 styles) — shorter stools sized for a standard-height kitchen bench.
Why shop with A2Z Furniture
- Five SEQ showrooms — Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall and North Ipswich — sit in a backed stool before you buy. Find your nearest showroom.
- In stock with fast local delivery — across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba, plus free warehouse pickup from Rocklea.
- Buy now, pay later — with Afterpay, Zip, Humm and Latitude Interest Free, plus a Layby option on selected products.
- Style the whole room — pair your stools with matching dining chairs or browse the full dining range.
Frequently asked questions
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Are bar stools with backs more comfortable than backless stools?
Yes, for anything longer than a quick coffee. The backrest supports your lumbar and shoulders, which makes a real difference over a full meal or an evening of entertaining.
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Are backed bar stools sold individually or in sets?
Our bar stools with backs are sold in sets of 2, giving you a matching pair ready for your bench, island or home bar.
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What seat height do I need for my kitchen bench?
Leave roughly 25 to 30cm between the seat and the underside of the benchtop. A standard 90cm-high Australian kitchen bench suits a counter stool with a seat height of about 65cm; a raised 100 to 105cm bar counter suits a bar-height stool around 75cm.
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Are backed stools a better choice for kids or older family members?
Generally yes — having a backrest to lean into is a more secure seating option than a backless design, which matters if the stool sees regular family use.
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Can I try a backed bar stool in person before I buy?
Yes — we have five showrooms across South-East Queensland: Rocklea, Virginia, Beenleigh, Bundall and North Ipswich. We also offer Afterpay, Zip, Humm and Latitude Interest Free, plus Layby on selected products.