Good design is never complicated. The Berg Counter Stool proves it in every dimension: a clean grey upholstered seat, a solid rubberwood frame with rounded edges, a matching rubberwood footrest, and the quiet confidence of retro Scandinavian design , a tradition built on doing exactly the right amount and not one thing more.
At a 260-pound weight capacity, with solid rubberwood reinforced by LVL structural bars, the Berg is a counter stool built to stay in your home for years , not a season.
Retro Scandinavian Design — A Tradition That Never Ages
Scandinavian design emerged in the mid-20th century from a simple conviction: that well-designed, well-made objects should be accessible to everyone. The Berg carries that conviction forward. Its soft rounded edges, balanced proportions, and unpretentious grey fabric are not trends , they are timeless decisions made by designers who understood that the best furniture disappears into a room and simply makes it better.
The retro quality of the Berg comes from its proportions , a seat height and backrest height that reference the golden era of mid-century Scandinavian seating, updated with the material durability and practical comfort that modern buyers expect.
Solid Rubberwood + LVL Reinforcement — Built to Hold
Most counter stools use a single material for their frame. The Berg uses two, strategically:
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Solid rubberwood on all visible frame elements , legs, footrest, and structural uprights. Rubberwood is a dense, sustainable hardwood harvested from rubber tree plantations at the end of their latex-producing life, making it both durable and responsibly sourced
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LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) reinforcement bars — engineered structural elements that add rigidity and load distribution where it matters most. LVL is the same material used in structural building applications ,significantly stronger than solid wood of the same dimensions
The result is a frame rated to 260 lbs , one of the highest weight capacities for a fabric counter stool at this price point in Canada.
Grey Upholstered Seat — Versatile, Practical, Well-Made
The Berg's grey polyester fabric seat is the most versatile choice available for a counter stool. Grey works with white kitchens, wood kitchens, dark cabinetry, natural stone counters, and virtually every island and counter material in use in Canadian homes today.
The foam cushion beneath the polyester fabric provides genuine seated comfort , at a 14" depth and 18.75" width, the Berg's seat is proportioned for real adult sitting, not the compromised dimensions common in value-tier counter stools.
The 10.5" backrest provides lower back support while keeping the profile open and clean , appropriate for counter seating where a full-height chair back would be impractical.
Rubberwood Footrest — The Detail That Earns Its Place
The Berg's rubberwood footrest, positioned 7 inches from the floor, is not an afterthought , it is a structural and comfort element integrated into the frame design. At a 25-inch seat height, a footrest is essential for comfortable counter seating. The rubberwood construction matches the frame material throughout for a cohesive, considered finish at every level of the stool.
Features
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Solid Rubberwood Frame — Natural finish, sustainable hardwood with clean rounded edges
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LVL Reinforcement Bars — Structural engineering for maximum frame rigidity and load distribution
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Grey 100% Polyester Seat — Durable, practical, and versatile for any kitchen or bar setting
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Foam Cushion — Genuine seated comfort in a counter-height format
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10.5" Backrest — Lower back support with an open, clean counter profile
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Rubberwood Footrest — Matching frame material, 7" from floor
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260 lb Weight Capacity — High-rated for a fabric counter stool
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25" Seat Height — Counter height — pairs with 34–36" counters and islands
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Retro Scandinavian Inspiration — Timeless proportions and rounded edges
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Pre-Assembled — Ready to use straight from the box
Dimensions & Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Model |
Berg — Grey |
| Overall Width |
18" (45.7 cm) |
| Overall Depth |
20" (50.8 cm) |
| Overall Height |
35" (89 cm) |
| Seat Height |
25" (63.5 cm) |
| Seat Width |
18.75" (47.6 cm) |
| Seat Depth |
14" (35.6 cm) |
| Backrest Height |
10.5" (26.7 cm) |
| Seat Thickness |
1.75" (4.4 cm) |
| Leg Height |
24.4" (62 cm) |
| Floor to Footrest |
7" (17.8 cm) |
| Frame |
Solid Rubberwood + LVL Reinforcement |
| Wood Finish |
Natural |
| Seat Material |
100% Polyester Foam Cushion |
| Seat Colour |
Grey |
| Footrest |
Rubberwood |
| Weight Capacity |
260 lbs (118 kg) |
| Assembly |
Pre-Assembled — No Assembly Required |
| Item Weight |
17 lbs (7.7 kg) |
| Box Dimensions |
122.2 x 20 x 39 in — 25.4 lbs |
| CBM |
0.28 |
| Style |
Retro / Scandinavian / Mid-Century Modern |
Perfect For
- Kitchen islands and counters (34–36") in modern, Scandinavian, and transitional Canadian homes
- Buyers who want a counter stool with a specified 260 lb weight capacity
- Interiors with white, wood, or natural stone counters where a grey upholstered stool complements without competing
- Anyone who wants Scandinavian-inspired design and solid rubberwood construction at an accessible price
- Home bars, kitchen eating areas, and dining counters in Canadian open-plan homes
- Buyers looking for a pre-assembled, ready-to-use counter stool with no tools required
