SimonsMerchant Site
Oak LOU stool product image (primary)
Three-legged stool with a round light oak wooden seat and three black metal legs that wrap slightly over the seat rim; vertical stamped text is visible on the two front legs.

TIPTOE

Oak Lou Stool

5/5 (1)
CA$305.00CAD
In Stock

Oak Lou Stool is a stackable three-legged stool with a round solid oak seat sourced from sustainably managed forests and three thermolacquered steel legs, made entirely in Europe. It is rated for commercial-grade use and functions as a seat, footstool, or small side table in residential or light commercial settings. The stool has a height of 17.75 inches (45 cm) and stacks for space-efficient storage.

Material
Solid oak and thermolacquered steel
Category
Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools

Color

Graphite BlackEucalyptus GreyCloud WhiteRosemary Green

Size

ONE SIZE
View on merchant siteJSON

Specifications

A minimalist, stackable stool made from solid oak and thermolacquered steel, suitable for use as a seat, footstool, or side table.

Stackable design; easy assembly; commercial grade; height 17.75 inches (45 cm); solid oak seat; thermolacquered steel legs.

Material
Solid oak and thermolacquered steel
Secondary
metal
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools

Additional Attributes

  • clever design
  • easy assembly
  • durable
  • stackable
  • solid oak structure
  • thermolacquered steel legs
  • made in Europe
  • commercial grade
  • height 17.75 inches
  • sustainably managed forests
  • minimalist
  • rugged
  • practical
  • multi-purpose

Product Insights

The Oak Lou Stool from TIPTOE is a contract-grade, stackable stool with a solid oak seat and thermolacquered steel legs that resist dents, scratches, and fading, while the seat can be sanded and re-oiled. Its 17.75-inch seat height is for low seating rather than standard counter height, but it serves as a stool, footstool, or side table, and multiple stools nest into the footprint of one. At $305 CAD, it costs less than comparable European designs, though assembly requires a Phillips-head screwdriver not included, and stacking may scratch the seat without a felt pad or cloth protection.

Verified claims

Seat height
17.75 seat height is for low seating, not standard counter height.
Stack care
Stackable; protect seat with cloth and oil for water-resistant finish.
Material
Solid oak seat and thermolacquered steel legs resist dents, scratches, and fading; seat can be sanded and re-oiled.
Value
At $305 CAD, this contract-grade stool costs less than comparable European designs.
Functional design
Stool stacks compactly and assembles in 10–15 minutes; its 17.75-inch seat height is below standard counter-stool height (24–26 inches), so it works as a low seat, footstool, side table, or nightstand rather than counter seating.
Powder coating
Electrostatic powder coating fused at high heat yields opaque, drip-free finish.
Space saving
Multiple Lou stools nest into the footprint of one.
Assembly
Requires a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included) and takes 10–15 minutes per stool.
Commercial grade
Tested to withstand the frequent use cycles of cafés, lobbies, or retail spaces.
Stacking
Stackable design saves space; felt pad recommended to prevent scratching.
Leg finish
Thermolacquered powder coat yields uniform, scratch-resistant, UV-stable finish.
Color contrast
Opaque steel-leg colors such as Rosemary Green and Graphite Black contrast with the natural oak grain of the solid wood seat.
Oak grain
Oak grain obscures light scratches; stacking may scratch seat without protection.
Oak hardness
European oak rates about 1,300 lbf on the Janka hardness scale, so the seat resists dents from dropped objects and heavy use, including use as a footstool.
Seat restoration
Because the seat is solid oak without paint or veneer, deep scratches or stains can be sanded out and the surface re-oiled for a full restoration.
Seat construction
The seat is hewn from solid oak rather than oak veneer over plywood, so it develops a natural patina and avoids the edge delamination common in veneered pieces.
Production origin
The stool is produced entirely in Europe, from sustainably managed forests to final assembly, and is subject to stricter environmental and labor standards than typical offshore alternatives.
Stacking limit
Tiptoe does not specify a maximum stacking height for the Lou stool.

Product record

Title
Oak Lou Stool
Brand
TIPTOE
Price
305 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

1 comparison · 6 sources

Uses

A handy seat in your entrance

The Oak Lou Stool works as a practical seat in an entryway. Its easy assembly and durable design make it a simple seating option for a busy spot, and it can also serve other roles around the home, like a footstool or night table.[1]

Footstool for the living room

The Oak Lou Stool can double as a footstool in your living room, per the retailer's description. Its durable design is also suited to use in other rooms, such as an extra seat in the entrance or a night table in the bedroom.[1]

As a night table in the bedroom

This oak stool is described by the retailer as versatile enough to work as a night table beside your bed. Its simple stackable design also lets it double as extra seating or a footstool elsewhere in the home.[1]

Product comparison

Compared within this brand.

Why and when to choose each product
This product

Oak Lou Stool

TIPTOE

simons.ca

Same brand

Recycled Plastic Lou Stool

TIPTOE

simons.ca

Oak Lou Stool: Choose this if you want a low, 17.75-inch (45 cm) stool that can double as an entrance seat, footstool, or night table around the home. Its solid oak seat and thermolacquered steel legs are described as commercial grade with easy assembly, and the oak comes from sustainably managed forests. Note the seat's natural finish is slightly rough in appearance, and the colour shown here is one of several options including Eucalyptus Grey, Cloud White, and Rosemary Green.[1,2,3,4]Recycled Plastic Lou Stool: Choose this if you want a small, commercial-grade side stool or bedside table with a sustainability story: its recycled plastic top is dotted with colourful chips made from about 100 yogurt cups, atop steel legs, at a 17.75-inch (45 cm) height that suits low-seat or side-table uses rather than counter seating. Assembly is described as easy and it's made entirely in Europe. Note that colours and patterns vary from one stool to the next, and this Cloud White option comes in one size only.[5,6]

Image Analysis

3 images
Oak LOU stool product image (primary)
01

Product

Three-legged stool with a round light oak wooden seat and three black metal legs that wrap slightly over the seat rim; vertical stamped text is visible on the two front legs.

  • Seat shape and materialCircular flat seat with a straight vertical edge showing oak grain; appears to be solid wood or wood veneer with a light natural finish.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.23 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Leg constructionThree slender, rectangular-section metal legs in a matte black finish; two legs are visible at the front left and front right and one leg is centered toward the rear; the front legs curve over the top rim of the seat and continue straight to the floor.
    3 regionsx 0.15 · y 0.33 · w 0.17 · h 0.57 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.33 · w 0.17 · h 0.57 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Leg-seat joint detailFront legs extend upward and bend inward to rest on the top edge of the seat, forming a visible slot where the metal overlays the seat rim.
    2 regionsx 0.24 · y 0.25 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.25 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Stamped vertical text on legsVertical white stamped or printed characters on the inner face of the two front legs.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.29 · w 0.05 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.29 · w 0.05 · h 0.25 (high)
  • Leg text transcription right“TIPTOE”
    1 regionx 0.75 · y 0.29 · w 0.05 · h 0.25 (high)
  • Leg text transcription left“TIPTOE”
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.29 · w 0.05 · h 0.25 (high)

Other

Product photographed centered on a uniform light gray to off-white seamless background with soft shadow beneath; three-quarter front view and even studio lighting.

  • Shot compositionStool centered in frame, shown from a slightly elevated front-facing angle that reveals the top of the seat and all three legs.
  • Background and surfacePlain light neutral seamless background and floor with a soft diffuse shadow directly beneath the stool indicating overhead studio lighting.
  • Image qualityHigh resolution, evenly lit, minimal reflections on metal, no visible compression artifacts.

Colors

light oak· seat#D3B38Cmatte black· legs#151414white· leg stamped text
Oak LOU stool product image 2
02

Product

Close-up of the stool top and two metal legs: a round thick oak seat with visible radial grain and a matte black bent flat steel bracket leg stamped with text, plus a straight rectangular metal leg.

  • Seat top shapeCircular wooden seat with a thick flat top and a rounded vertical edge visible from an oblique top-side angle.
    2 regionsx 0.17 · y 0.03 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Seat surface textureTop and edge show pronounced oak wood grain texture with visible growth-ring lines and a slightly rough, natural finish.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Bent bracket legCurved flat metal bracket that hooks over the underside of the seat, forming a rounded outer profile before descending vertically.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Stamped text on leg“TIPTOE”
    1 regionx 0.09 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.25 (high)
  • Straight rectangular legA straight vertical rectangular metal leg with flat faces visible to the right of the curved bracket; appears as a black rectangular tube.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.25 · h 0.58 (high)

Other

Studio product shot with a neutral light gray background and soft even lighting; image is tightly cropped to show the seat edge and two legs.

  • Shot compositionTight close-up crop focusing on the seat edge and adjacent legs, leaving negative space of background above and below.
  • BackgroundUniform pale gray background with no visible props or textures.
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with subtle soft shadowing under the seat and along the inner face of the curved leg.

Colors

light oak· seat (top and edge)#DBBA8Cmatte black· metal legs and bracket#161515
Oak LOU stool product image 3
03

Product

Round light-oak wooden stool seat with three matte black metal legs that wrap up under the seat; one leg has vertical white embossed lettering near its upper inner face.

  • Seat topRound wooden seat with visible oak grain on the top surface and a light natural finish; seat edge is slightly rounded.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.38 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Leg constructionThree flat, rectangular metal legs that curve outward slightly and extend down from under the seat; legs have squared lower ends that contact the floor.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.44 · w 0.48 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Leg finishLegs have a smooth matte black finish with small light reflections along edges.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.44 · w 0.48 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Branding on leg“Vertical white embossed or printed lettering on the inner face of the left-front leg reading 'TIPTOE'.”
    1 regionx 0.27 · y 0.43 · w 0.06 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • Seat-to-leg junctionLegs wrap up and are visible against the underside of the seat where metal laps the wooden top, with no visible screws on the top surface.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.42 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Lifestyle scene with a decorative vase and dried flowers placed on the stool, framed artwork propped to the left, and a bed frame visible at right; smooth pale wall background and hardwood floor.

  • Decorative vase (prop)A sculptural matte-green ceramic vase with a textured crosshatch surface and a central rectangular arch at base sits on the seat holding tall pale purple dried flowers.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Framed artwork propA small wooden-framed abstract print is leaning against the wall on the floor to the left of the stool.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Bed frame propA vertical section of a wooden bed frame and white bed linen are visible at the right edge of the image, partially cropped.
    1 regionx 0.79 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.80 (high)
  • Flooring and baseboardNatural hardwood floorboards run horizontally with a white baseboard separating the floor from a pale painted wall.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Shot compositionCentered composition focused on the stool; soft, even indoor lighting with gentle shadowing beneath the legs; image cropped so stool is fully visible and surrounding props are partially visible.

Colors

light oak· seat#8DA59Amatte black· legs#161414

Variants

4 SKUs
All variants of Oak Lou Stool
SKUTitlePriceAvail
3880464Oak Lou Stool - Graphite Black - One SizeCA$305.00Yes
3880465Oak Lou Stool - Eucalyptus Grey - One SizeCA$305.00Yes
3880466Oak Lou Stool - Cloud White - One SizeCA$305.00Yes
3880467Oak Lou Stool - Rosemary Green - One SizeCA$305.00Yes

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

1 total
5

1 reviews · out of 5

simple, modern stool

★★★★★Joanna B.

Stool is just as described, easy to put together, arrived quickly, looks great!

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/furniture/chairs-stools/counter-stools/oak-lou-stool--19792-23113033?colourId=1
Updated