Gus*
Modern Wood And Metal Counter Chair
This modern counter chair from Canadian brand Gus features a powder-coated black metal frame and a curved plywood seat with natural wood veneer, plus a leather and brass handle for portability. It is designed for seating at counter-height surfaces such as kitchen islands and breakfast bars. Dimensions: height 32.5 inches (83 cm), seat height 24.5 inches (62 cm), width 19 inches (48 cm), depth 19.5 inches (50 cm); some assembly is required.
- 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
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 the leather handle weekly with a barely damp cloth and apply a pH-neutral, water-based leather conditioner every 2–3 months; polishing the brass accents is optional.
- Collection consistency
- Same top-grain aniline leather handle across the collection.
- Frame
- The black openwork powder-coated metal frame has a matte finish and resists chips, scratches, and stains; it cleans easily with mild household cleaners.
- 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
- The seat is curved plywood with a natural wood veneer; materials include powder-coated metal, wood veneer, and a top-grain 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
- The 24.5-inch seat height pairs with counters 34–36 inches tall, leaving 10–12 inches of legroom.
- Durability
- The powder-coated frame resists chipping, scratches, and stains, while the plywood seat resists humidity-related expansion.
Product record
- Title
- Modern Wood And Metal Counter Chair
- Brand
- Gus*
- Price
- 470 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Bringing a modern look to your kitchen counter
Simons describes this Gus counter chair as a way to add a modern touch to a kitchen, with a sophisticated look built around an openwork black metal frame, a curved seat, and a leather handle. Note that this styling characterization comes from the merchant's product description.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Modern Wood And Metal Counter Chair: Choose this if you want a modern counter-height stool with a 24.5 inch seat height, an openwork black powder-coated metal frame, and a one-piece curved seat and low back in plywood with a natural wood veneer, finished in dark stained wood with visible grain. The design includes a leather and brass handle, a front crossbar positioned as a footrest, and compact 19 by 19.5 inch dimensions that suit a kitchen counter setup. Note that some assembly is required, and this Black variant comes in a single size.[1,2] | Natural Wood Wavy Stool: Choose this if you want a sculptural, low-profile stool: it is formed from a single bent plywood sheet with a continuous S-shaped wave profile, a shallow concave veneer seat, and an exposed layered plywood edge, in a smooth low-sheen wood-grain finish offered in Brown and Taupe, one size. Note it stands just 15.75 inches (40 cm) tall and measures 28.5 inches (72 cm) wide by 18 inches (46 cm) deep, so it suits low seating spots rather than taller counters, and its composition is MDF with wood veneer.[3,4,5] | Modern Ash Wood And Metal Counter Stool: Choose this if you want a counter-height stool (24 inches, or 61 cm) with a modern Scandinavian look, pairing a responsibly sourced solid ash seat — curved with a subtly scooped surface and visible wood grain — on a fine openwork powder-coated steel sled frame with an integrated footrest. It comes in one size with a choice of Black, Ivory/Cream Beige, or Mint/Pistachio Green finishes, and requires some assembly. Note that the layered veneer edge around the seat is visible rather than concealed, which suits the flat-panel design but is worth knowing if you prefer a solid edge look.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
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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.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3782850 | Modern Wood And Metal Counter Chair - Black - One Size | CA$470.00 | Yes |
| 3782851 | Modern Wood And Metal Counter Chair - Chocolate/espresso - One Size | CA$470.00 | Yes |
| 3782852 | Modern Wood And Metal Counter Chair - Taupe - One Size | CA$470.00 | Yes |