
Essai Mobilier
Same, Same Wooden Counter Stool
The Same, Same Wooden Counter Stool is a solid wood seating piece designed by Essai for use at kitchen islands or bar-height counters. Handmade in Montreal, this minimalist stool features a square two-plank seat with four splayed legs and horizontal stretchers, and measures 16.75 x 14.5 x 25 inches (42.5 x 36.75 x 63.5 cm); it disassembles for easier shipping or storage.
- Material
- Solid wood
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Size
Specifications
Minimalist wooden counter stool from the Same, Same collection by Essai.
Solid wood construction, disassembles for easy transport, handmade in Montreal.
- Material
- Solid wood
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 16.75x14.5x25 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Additional Attributes
- solid wood
- disassembles
- handmade in Montreal
- minimalist design
- same same collection
- counter stool
- bar area
- kitchen island
Product Insights
This solid oak counter stool from Essai Mobilier promises decades of use thanks to its dense, dent-resistant wood that can be refinished multiple times, yet its 25-inch height and lack of a footrest mean most adults cannot rest their feet flat—a trade-off between enduring craftsmanship and immediate ergonomic comfort.
Verified claims
- Footrest
- No footrest; at 25-inch height, most adults cannot rest feet flat.
- Durability
- Solid oak: resists dents (1290–1360 lbf), hides scratches, can be refinished.
- Refinishability
- Solid oak can be refinished multiple times over decades
- Maintenance
- Periodic wax or oil conditioning nourishes the wood
- Wear resistance
- The open grain and density of oak reduce visible wear.
- Daily cleaning
- Dust or wipe the stool with a lightly damp cloth and dry it immediately; reserve natural wax or drying oil for periodic conditioning.
Product record
- Title
- Same, Same Wooden Counter Stool
- Brand
- Essai Mobilier
- Price
- 455 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
A minimalist modern touch at the bar or kitchen island
This wooden counter stool suits anyone looking to update a bar area or kitchen island with a minimalist, modern look. The Same, Same collection features pieces designed from the same model, subtly varied by purpose, so it can feel familiar and cohesive in your decor.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Same, Same Wooden Counter Stool: Choose this if you want a minimalist solid-wood counter stool for a bar area or kitchen island: it is handmade in Montreal, disassembles for easier handling, measures 16.75 by 14.5 by 25 inches (42.5 by 36.75 by 63.5 cm), and comes in one size in Black or Oak Wood. Its square two-plank seat, slightly splayed legs, and dark stained finish with visible wood grain give it a simple, modern look. Note that it takes approximately 25 days before shipping, and that delay can vary slightly during vacations or holidays.[1,2] | Same, Same Wooden Stool: Choose this if you want a minimalist solid-wood piece that works as a compact seat or side table, with a dark matte finish that lets the wood grain show through and slightly splayed square legs. It disassembles for easier moving and is handmade in Montreal, measuring about 16 by 14.5 by 17.75 inches, with Black, Green, and Light Brown Wood color options in one size. Note the seat is made of parallel planks with visible seams between them, and the retailer presents the modern aesthetic effect as an intended outcome rather than a reported customer result.[3,4,5] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A simple four-legged wooden counter stool with a square two-plank top, slightly splayed legs and horizontal stretchers connecting the legs. The stool has a uniform dark stained finish with visible wood grain.
- Seat constructionSquare seat composed of two side-by-side wooden planks with a narrow seam between them and slightly rounded top-front edge.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.22 · w 0.21 · h 0.12 (high) - Leg geometryFour straight rectangular wooden legs that taper subtly toward the floor and are slightly splayed outward.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.34 · w 0.52 · h 0.53 (medium) - StretchersTwo horizontal wooden stretchers: one placed low between the front legs and another higher between the side legs, both matching the stool finish.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.21 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Surface textureVisible wood grain texture across seat and legs indicating stained or painted wood rather than smooth plastic or metal.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - FinishMatte or low-sheen dark stain or paint across all visible wooden surfaces with slightly lighter wood grain highlights.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a seamless white background with soft shadow beneath the stool. The stool is centered in a front three-quarter view and the image has even diffuse lighting.
- Shot compositionProduct centered and shown from a front three-quarter angle, full stool visible with space around all sides.
- BackgroundUniform white seamless background with slight variations in tone and no visible props.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the front-left of the stool consistent with overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualityEven exposure and sharp focus on the stool; no legible printed text or labels visible in the scene.
Colors
dark charcoal· seat and legs#2B2A2D- Seat constructionSquare seat composed of two side-by-side wooden planks with a narrow seam between them and slightly rounded top-front edge.