Gus*
Modern Wood And Metal Counter Chair
This modern counter chair from Canadian brand Gus has an openwork powder-coated black metal frame and a curved plywood seat with natural wood veneer, a leather handle, and brass accents. Designed for kitchen island or counter seating, it has a seat height of 24.5 inches (62 cm) and overall dimensions of 32.5 inches high, 19 inches wide, and 19.5 inches deep (83 x 48 x 50 cm). Some assembly is required, and as an online-only item, it is shipped directly from the supplier.
- Color
- Black frame with natural wood veneer seat
- Material
- Powder-coated metal frame, plywood seat with natural wood veneer, leather and brass handle
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Color
Size
Specifications
Modern counter chair featuring a black powder-coated metal frame, a curved plywood seat with natural wood veneer, and a leather and brass handle.
Openwork metal frame, curved seat with leather handle, powder-coated finish, plywood seat with natural wood veneer, leather and brass handle
- Color
- Black frame with natural wood veneer seat · black
- Material
- Powder-coated metal frame, plywood seat with natural wood veneer, leather and brass handle
- Secondary
- metal, leather, brass
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 19.5x19x32.5 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Additional Attributes
- openwork black metal frame
- curved seat with leather handle
- powder-coated metal frame
- plywood seat with natural wood veneer
- leather and brass handle
- some assembly required
Product Insights
Gus*'s Modern Wood And Metal Counter Chair combines a contoured plywood seat that distributes weight and flexes subtly with a powder-coated metal frame resistant to chips, scratches, and stains, ensuring durability in humid kitchens. The seat's plywood construction prevents seasonal expansion, while the same top-grain aniline leather handle across the collection requires weekly wiping and quarterly conditioning. Brass hardware and unique wood grain veneer add character; minor scuffs can be refreshed with wood polish. Assembly takes under 10 minutes, and the chair pairs with counters 34–36 inches tall. The tradeoff is that the mixed materials—powder-coated metal, wood veneer, leather, and brass—demand specific care routines.
Verified claims
- Design
- Contoured seat distributes weight, flexes, and measures 19x19.5 inches.
- Material
- Plywood and wood veneer shell is structurally rigid, lightweight, and stable without seasonal cracking.
- Handle
- Wipe weekly, condition leather every 3 months, polish brass optionally.
- Collection consistency
- Same top-grain aniline leather handle across the collection.
- Frame
- Powder-coated metal frame resists chips, scratches, and stains with easy cleaning.
- Veneer care
- Minor scuffs on the wood veneer seat can be refreshed with wood polish or a touch-up pen.
- Humidity stability
- Plywood construction prevents seasonal expansion, making the seat stable in humid kitchens.
- Seat
- Plywood seat provides subtle micro-flex that absorbs body shifts and prevents discomfort.
- Brand background
- Gus* is a Canadian independent design brand with a mid-century modern point of view.
- Materials and details
- Materials include powder-coated metal, wood veneer, and aniline leather handle with brass hardware; each stool has unique wood grain.
- Assembly
- Assembly takes under 10 minutes: attach legs to seat with included Allen key.
- Counter height pairing
- Pairs with counters 34–36 inches tall, leaving 10–12 inches of legroom.
- Durability
- The powder-coated frame and plywood seat resist kitchen wear, humidity, and stains.
Product record
- Title
- Modern Wood And Metal Counter Chair
- Brand
- Gus*
- Price
- 470 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Side view of a counter-height chair with a molded single-piece wood seat and back showing visible wood grain and a separate slender metal frame with crossbars and a front footrest.
- Seat and back shellOne-piece curved seat and low back formed from a thin molded wood panel with visible vertical wood grain texture on the back and subtler grain on the seat; edges are rounded and the seat surface gently scoops downward toward the back.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.04 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Seat-back junctionSmooth continuous curve where the seat transitions into the back with no visible seams or fasteners on the exposed surfaces.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Frame legsFour slender tubular metal legs with a matte finish; front legs are straight and rear legs are slightly splayed, all ending in small rounded feet.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Crossbars and footrestRectangular metal crossbars connect the legs at two heights including a horizontal front bar positioned as a footrest and a lower diagonal support between the rear leg and front crossbar.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.72 · h 0.26 (high) - Surface finishSeat and back have a dark stained wood finish with visible grain; metal frame has a uniform dark matte paint finish.
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft shadowing beneath the legs and diffuse frontal lighting.
- Background and shadowPlain white background with soft gray shadows cast beneath and slightly to the right of the chair legs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter side view centered in frame showing right side of the chair more prominently; image is cropped with full chair visible and modest top and side margins.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting from the front-left producing soft highlights on the seat surface and minimal specular reflections on the frame.
Colors
charcoal black wood· seat and back#211E1Dmatte black· metal frame and crossbars#0E0E0E- Seat and back shellOne-piece curved seat and low back formed from a thin molded wood panel with visible vertical wood grain texture on the back and subtler grain on the seat; edges are rounded and the seat surface gently scoops downward toward the back.