
Hübsch
Smile Stool
The Smile Stool by Hübsch is a decorative three-legged stool with a painted wood seat and curved metal legs in orange and light green tones. It is constructed from steel, MDF, and responsibly sourced ash wood, and measures 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter by 18.5 inches (46.5 cm) in height. This item is available online only and ships directly from the supplier, so it may arrive separately from other Simons products.
- Color
- orange and light green tones
- Material
- Steel, MDF, responsibly sourced ash wood
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Color
Size
Specifications
A cheerful stool combining orange and light green tones, made from steel, MDF, and responsibly sourced ash wood.
- Color
- orange and light green tones · orange
- Material
- Steel, MDF, responsibly sourced ash wood
- Secondary
- metal, mdf
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 18x18x18.5 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Additional Attributes
- steel
- MDF
- ash wood
- responsibly sourced
Product Insights
Hübsch's Smile Stool combines ash wood durability with space-conscious design: its 46 cm seat and 47 cm height provide comfortable weight distribution and allow stacking under standard dining tables, arriving fully assembled with a 120 kg capacity—but it is tailored exclusively for dining tables (not kitchen counters), lacks integrated floor pads, and may exhibit slight color variation from photos.
Verified claims
- Comfort
- 46 cm seat and 47 cm height let feet rest flat and spread weight.
- Dining compatibility
- 47 cm seat is sized for dining tables, not kitchen counters.
- Storage
- Stool stacks for compact storage.
- Height pairing
- 18.5 in seat height fits dining tables, not counter stools.
- Stackability
- The stool stacks and can tuck under standard dining tables.
- Floor protection
- No floor pads; buyers should add furniture pads on hardwood floors.
- Space efficiency
- Nestable stools slide under standard tables to free floor space.
- Assembly
- Arrives fully assembled, ready to use out of the box.
- Durability
- Ash wood seat resists dents from frequent stacking.
- Fit
- 46 cm seat diameter and 47 cm seat height deliver comfort and match standard tables without adjustments.
- Weight capacity
- 120 kg (265 lbs) maximum weight capacity.
- Color accuracy
- Product photos are representative; reviews confirm colors match; slight color variation is typical.
Product record
- Title
- Smile Stool
- Brand
- Hübsch
- Price
- 248 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Comfort without cushioning
- With a Janka hardness around 1320 lbf, ash is more than twice as hard as common softwood like pine, so the Smile Stool’s seat won’t develop the soft indentations that can make a wooden perch feel uneven over time—but the trade-off is a surface that encourages erect posture rather than slumping.
- At 47 cm, the seat is low enough for an average adult to place both feet flat on the floor, which anchors the pelvis and eliminates the hard pressure under the thighs that taller stools cause—a key reason you can sit upright comfortably without a footrest or cushion for short periods.
- The 46 cm round seat is nearly twice the diameter of many small decorative wooden stools (Mabaonline’s popular model has a 24.5 cm seat), so the body weight is spread over a larger surface area, making the Smile Stool far more comfortable for actual sitting than a dainty perch.
- The uninterrupted round profile removes sharp corners that can dig into thighs or shins when you sit off-center, making the stool more forgiving for casual perching and letting you pivot freely without uncomfortable pressure points.
What table heights this stool works with
- With a 47 cm (18.5 inch) seat, the Smile falls into the 17–19 inch range standard for dining chairs, so it pairs correctly with a 28–30 inch dining table where it leaves 10–12 inches of legroom; under a typical 36-inch kitchen counter, the gap would be a cramped 18 inches, making it uncomfortable for most adults.
- Retail platforms categorize the Smile as a counter stool, but the category norm is a 24–26 inch seat for 35–37 inch counters; at 18.5 inches, this stool sits at dining height, not counter height, and would work better at a low peninsula, café table, or as an extra seat at a desk than at a full-height kitchen island.
- The stool stacks, so when placed around a small dining table or breakfast nook, several can be nested together to free up floor space quickly — a practical day-to-day advantage that complements its modest 46 cm diameter and backless design, which tucks cleanly under a standard table apron.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Round small stool with a thick circular top and three curved flat metal legs that curl at the feet; a ceramic cup and saucer sit on the top as a prop.
- Top shape and edgeCircular solid top with a visible beveled edge and a flat horizontal surface; wood grain texture is faintly visible on the top face.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.17 · w 0.51 · h 0.20 (high) - Top finishMatte, light cool-toned painted finish on the top surface, even coverage with a subtle painted texture.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Leg constructionThree visible flat, strap-like metal legs with a rectangular cross-section that bend outward then down and terminate in a small curled-up foot.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.32 · w 0.14 · h 0.59 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.35 · w 0.14 · h 0.51 (high) - Leg finishSmooth metallic-painted finish in a warm gold/mustard tone on the legs.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.32 · w 0.33 · h 0.52 (high) - Top-mounted propSmall ceramic cup and saucer set in a coral-pink color containing a latte, placed near the top edge and casting a distinct shadow on the top surface.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.17 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the stool on a light textured carpet in front of a low wooden bookshelf; warm directional lighting casts soft shadows.
- Background furnitureLow wooden bookshelf filled with books and a woven basket, occupying the upper left to center background.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.86 · h 0.26 (high) - Supporting surfaceHigh-pile light-colored carpet beneath the stool with visible fiber texture and stool leg shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.42 · w 1.00 · h 0.58 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm directional light from upper left creates soft shadows of the cup and stool legs on the top and carpet respectively.
- Image framingThree-quarter angled lifestyle view showing the top surface and the front two legs of the stool; lower right leg is partially cropped by the image bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.82 (high)
Colors
light cool off-white· top surface#F1E6E4warm gold· legs#BA957B- Top shape and edgeCircular solid top with a visible beveled edge and a flat horizontal surface; wood grain texture is faintly visible on the top face.
- 02

Product
A three-legged round stool with a removable top disc; visible are two stacked round seats (top being lifted) and three curved metal legs in alternating colors with curled foot ends.
- Top removable seat discCircular flat top disc painted a very pale lavender/pale lilac being lifted off the stool; smooth painted finish with visible subtle brush texture on surface.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.58 · h 0.20 (high) - Middle seat discSecond circular seat disc directly beneath the top disc, finished in a muted dark rose or burgundy with a visible woodgrain texture around its edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - Curved metal legsThree flat metal legs extend from beneath the seat; each leg is a single bent strip that curves outward near the bottom to form a hooked or curled foot.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.56 (high) - Alternating leg colorsLegs appear in two distinct painted metal colors alternating around the stool: a medium green and a mustard yellow/golden color.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high) - Leg foot detailEach leg terminates in a small curled end that lifts slightly off the pedestal surface; small dark round pads visible under some curled ends.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.78 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (medium) - Hands lifting topTwo human hands lift the top disc; hands show natural skin tone and are attached to sleeves of a dark knitted sweater visible at upper left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.01 · w 0.42 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing the stool on a cream pedestal against a light beige wall; soft directional lighting from upper left casts gentle shadows; partial view of a dark knitted sleeve and hands interacting with the product.
- Shot compositionVertical portrait composition with the stool centered on a square cream pedestal placed slightly left of center in frame.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light beige wall as background and a muted brown floor surface behind the pedestal; pedestal top is a pale cream color.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper left produces subtle shadows beneath the stool legs and a soft highlight on the top disc.
- Clothing propDark knitted long sleeve visible on the person interacting with the stool, covering the wrists and part of the forearms.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
pale lavender· top disc#B1AEBCmuted burgundy· middle seat discmedium green· metal legs (green)#74A35Bmustard yellow· metal legs (mustard)#C19A54- Top removable seat discCircular flat top disc painted a very pale lavender/pale lilac being lifted off the stool; smooth painted finish with visible subtle brush texture on surface.
- 03

Product
Close-up of a round painted wooden seat edge and the top of a single metal leg showing join detail, surface texture, and finishes.
- Seat top surfaceRounded circular seat top visible from an oblique top-side angle; surface shows painted finish with visible linear wood grain texture and subtle brush or grain marks.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.62 · h 0.62 (high) - Seat edge profileThick rounded seat edge with continuous painted finish wrapping from top to side; paint appears slightly matte and reveals wood texture through the finish.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high) - Leg visible sectionSingle metal leg section visible curving upward to meet the underside of the seat; leg has a flattened rectangular profile that transitions into a rounded joint against the seat.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.66 (high) - Leg finishLeg surface shows a smooth matte metal finish with even color and subtle light reflection along the rounded joint.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up crop on a plain white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image focuses tightly on seat edge and leg joint.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop showing only a partial view of the round seat and one leg; seat occupies the upper right quadrant and leg the lower left quadrant.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even soft lighting and minimal cast shadow, producing a clean isolated product appearance.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear fine texture detail visible on the painted wood surface.
Colors
off white· seat painted surface#D6D4E1muted gold· metal leg#A2834C- Seat top surfaceRounded circular seat top visible from an oblique top-side angle; surface shows painted finish with visible linear wood grain texture and subtle brush or grain marks.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- What is the maximum weight capacity of the Smile Stool?
- The Smile Stool has a maximum weight capacity of 120 kg (about 265 lbs), as specified in the product specifications [1][2].
- Does the stool require assembly, and if so, what tools are needed?
- No assembly is required. The Smile Stool comes fully assembled and ready to use right out of the box [1].
- Is the seat padded or made entirely of solid materials?
- The seat is made entirely of solid materials—ash wood and MDF—with no padding or upholstery [1]. It offers a firm, supportive surface.
- How accurate are the product photos to the actual pattern colors and finish?
- Product photos are representative of the actual stool, but as with any online listing, colors may vary slightly depending on your screen settings and lighting. Customer reviews generally note that the colors match expectations, but we recommend checking multiple retailer images for the best sense of the finish.
- Are there felt or rubber pads on the bottom of the steel legs to protect hardwood floors?
- The product specifications do not mention any felt or rubber pads on the steel legs. We recommend adding your own furniture pads if you plan to use the stool on hardwood floors, to prevent scratches.