Leeway Stool

by Keiji Takeuchi

A Leeway Stool with a black metal frame and a wood backrest and seat in a medium finish, viewed from the front.

Angled view of a counter-height Leeway Stool with a metal frame and a wood backrest and seat in a medium finish.

A Leeway Stool in natural walnut with a black leather seat

Geiger Showroom at Fulton Market in Chicago, materials bar with Leeway Stools.

JD Waterfall Table in Oak, environmental view with Leeway Stools in a law library setting.

An environmental image of the JD Waterfall Table in an office kitchen setting. With Leeway Stools, Tuxedo Sofa and Bumper Lounge Chair reception area.

A lounge space featuring various seating types, including all-wood Leeway side chairs, Leeway Stools, and Tuxedo Component Lounge Seating.

JD Waterfall Table in Natural Rift Cut Oak paired with four counter-height Leeway Stools in Oak with a satin chrome base, viewed at an angle on a beige rug against white curtains.

A Leeway Stool with a black metal frame and a wood backrest and seat in a medium finish, viewed from the front.

by Keiji Takeuchi

A clever stool design that supports seated movement

Leeway Stool

The Leeway Stool maximizes freedom of movement within a minimal footprint. The cantilevered crescent-shaped backrest attaches only to the back legs, leaving room to move into different seated positions. Pair the metal frame with a wood or polyurethane seat/backrest. Wood seats can be upholstered.

Starting at $1,301 USD

Counter stool

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Backed by a 12-Year Warranty

Made in the USA using globally sourced components

Design Story

Keiji Takeuchi wanted to free people from being confined to their chair. His desire to accommodate the natural movements of the seated human body led him to the open design of Leeway. In his words, “My work was not done until people were happy to sit.”

Leeway Chair detail back

Leeway Stool

Crescent-shaped backrest

The crescent-shaped backrest curves forward enough to allow the sitter to rest their elbows.

Two Leeway Stools designed by Keiji Takeuchi, one bar-height in black front-facing, one counter-height in Walnut with a black metal frame shown at an angle, on a white sweep.

Two heights

Leeway Stools are available in both bar height and counter height.

Two bar-height Leeway Stools designed by Keiji Takeuchi, one Oak with a light metal frame front-facing, one in Walnut with a black metal frame shown at an angle, on a white sweep.

Material options

Leeway stools have metal frames and a choice of wood or polyurethane seats and backrests. Wood seats can also be upholstered.

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A generic rendering - Leeway Stool | Bar Height | Polyurethane Seat

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