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STOOLINK Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2 with Arms, Black
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
STOOLINK's swivel bar stools come as a pair with backs and arms, upholstered in black, and sit at number six in this guide at £129.99. The listing reports 4.8 out of 5 from 227 ratings. That places it between the two adjustable pairs at £81.16 and £107.99, which claim 120kg on much larger review samples, and the two pairs at £200 or more, which claim 136kg and 150kg on far fewer ratings.
On this listing the 150kg figure turns up three times — in the Item Highlight, in a bullet, and again as the Maximum Weight Recommendation — so the headline claim is at least consistent with itself. Where that stops is inside the same bullet, which also reads "Sturdy packaging supports up to 250 lbs": 250 lbs is about 113kg, still short of the 150kg the stool itself is said to hold. The pair count, by contrast, does line up: "Set of 2" in the title, and 2 in Number of Pieces, Number of Packs and Number of Items. One further gap: the star breakdown shown adds up to 100 ratings, while the listing reports 227. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from our own weighing or load-testing.
How those 227 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.8 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £129.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 227 ratings |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 150 kilograms |
| Weight claims in one bullet | 150kg for the stool, 250 lbs (about 113kg) for the packaging |
| Rating breakdown | 5★ 87, 4★ 8, 3★ 2, 2★ 1, 1★ 2 — adds up to 100, not 227 |
| Count fields | Number of Pieces 2, Number of Packs 2, Number of Items 2, Set Name "STOOLINK Bar Stools Set of 2" |
| Seat and footrest | 43cm cushion, 8cm thick, 58D memory foam; 16cm rounded footrest |
| Model Number / Manufacturer Part Number (as listed) | both "1" |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Absolutely fantastic bar stools, very sturdy and easy to put together”
Verified purchase“Lovely quality chairs. Sturdy and comfy. Beautiful colour. Ordered 6 in total.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Bar Stools 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Load Ratings Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Does the STOOLINK stool really hold 150kg?
The listing states 150 kilograms in the Item Highlight, in a bullet and again under Maximum Weight Recommendation. No test result is given anywhere, so this is what STOOLINK claims, not what we measured. The listing gives Model Number 1.
Why does the listing also mention 250 lbs?
The bullet that says "Supports up to 150kg" goes on to say "Sturdy packaging supports up to 250 lbs". 250 lbs is about 113kg, which is less than the 150kg stated for the stool, and both figures sit in the same bullet.
How many stools do you get?
The listing is consistent on this: the title says Set of 2, and Number of Pieces, Number of Packs and Number of Items all read 2.
How many ratings does the STOOLINK set have?
The listing reports 227 ratings at 4.8 out of 5. The star breakdown it displays adds up to 100 — 87 five-star, 8 four-star, 2 three-star, 1 two-star and 2 one-star.
Is assembly difficult?
The listing says three easy steps with four screws to tighten, and that one person can finish it. Assembly is listed as required.
What is the stool made of?
Upholstery listed as milk velvet over a 43cm cushion, 8cm thick, using 58D memory foam, with a 16cm rounded footrest. STOOLINK also lists Amfori Class-A, FSC, REACH, SGS formaldehyde-free and BIFMA lead-free certifications.
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