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WOLTU Bar Stools Set of 2, Velvet, Blue
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The WOLTU Bar Stools Set of 2 is a blue velvet pair at £107.99 and it takes first place in this guide. It is also the busiest listing of the four, with 2,128 ratings against 37 and 57 for the two £200-plus pairs that claim 136kg and 150kg. Its own declared limit is the lowest of the set, 120.2kg — but unlike the £199.99 pair, whose listing answers the how-many-stools question three different ways, WOLTU's two-stool fields all agree: the title says Set of 2, and Number of Pieces, Unit Count and Number of Items all read 2.
The 120.2kg is where the internal checking stops helping. The spec field and the bullet do match — 265lbs is 120.2kg — but no review in the sample tests the limit, so what you get is a seller's figure rather than a measured one. The rating bar chart puts 73 of 100 at five stars and 8 of 100 at one star, while the headline count runs to 2,128; the bars are the listing's own percentages, not a count of 100 buyers.
Everything below comes from the Amazon listing for this product — title, bullets, specification fields, rating breakdown and customer reviews. Nothing here is from our own testing.
How those 2,128 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £107.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 2,128 ratings |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 120.2 Kilograms |
| Maximum weight in the bullet text | up to 265lbs |
| Set size in the title | Set of 2 |
| Number of Pieces / Unit Count / Number of Items | 2 / 2.0 count / 2 |
| Assembly | Required; illustrated instructions and accessories included |
| Rating breakdown | 73 of 100 at five stars, 8 of 100 at one star |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“They look lovely and feel comfy. They are sturdy. Very pleased with purchase. Got a relative to put them together, but it looked easy.”
Verified purchase“Excellent quality and customer services.We had one small quality problem which was addressed very quickly by the customer service team and a replacement part sent out.Very happy with the service and the chairs which are a lovely deep green and great on the tiled floor as they have a clear plastic bumper around the bottom which does not leave any marks on the floor.A decent weight and sturdy to sit on.”
What it is up against
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Questions people ask
How much weight will the WOLTU Bar Stools Set of 2 hold?
The listing gives the same figure twice: the bullet says up to 265lbs and the specification field Maximum Weight Recommendation says 120.2 Kilograms. 265lbs and 120.2kg are the same weight, so nothing here contradicts itself — but nothing here shows it being tested either.
Are the WOLTU bar stools sold as a pair?
Yes. The title says Set of 2, and the specification fields agree with it: Number of Pieces is 2, Unit Count is 2.0 count and Number of Items is 2.
Do the WOLTU stools swivel and adjust in height?
The bullets describe a 360° Swivel Gas Lift adjustable from counter height to bar height, and the Special Features field lists Adjustable, Swivel, With Back and Armless.
Is assembly needed?
Yes. The listing states assembly is required and that an illustrated installation manual and accessories are provided. One bullet adds a warning to remove the cap from the gas lift before installing.
What colour and material is the WOLTU Bar Stools Set of 2?
The listing names it Velvet in Blue, with a black matte metal base that it describes as anti-rust and anti-corrosion. The Furniture Finish field reads Black, Matte.
How is the WOLTU set rated so far?
4.4 out of 5 from 2,128 ratings. In the listing's own bar chart, 73 of 100 ratings are five stars and 8 of 100 are one star.
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