CLEAR, BRIGHT, STRAIGHTFORWARD — CHIARO BAR STOOL BY MATTIAZZI
The Chiaro Bar Stool is a study in the enduring power of the archetype. Designed by New York-based designer Leon Ransmeier for Italian manufacturer Mattiazzi, its name — Chiaro, meaning "clear," "bright," and "straightforward" in Italian — speaks directly to its design philosophy: a stool that is visually and physically comfortable in almost any environment, without resorting to complexity or spectacle.
Crafted from solid European ash using Mattiazzi's precision CNC milling technology, Chiaro's defining detail is the structure beneath the seat — engineered to simplify joinery while reducing the total number of parts. The result is a stool of quiet sophistication: one that looks equally at home at a kitchen island, a restaurant bar, or a design-forward hospitality counter. Available in two heights (Counter Stool 650 mm and Bar Stool 750 mm) and seven lacquered ash finishes.
In Ransmeier's own words: "This design flirts with notions of an archetype to create what seems to be an ordinary design that is both visually and physically comfortable in many different environments."
KEY FEATURES
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Two height options: Counter Stool (seat H: 650 mm) and Bar Stool (seat H: 750 mm)
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7 ash finishes: Natural, Black, White, Grey, Blue, Dark Red, Yellow — lacquered over solid European ash
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Simplified joinery: Unique under-seat structure reduces parts and complexity without sacrificing strength
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Sustainably sourced wood: European ash of legal and traceable origin
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Made in Italy: CNC-milled at Mattiazzi's workshop in Friuli with precision craftsmanship
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Stackable: Both heights stack for efficient shipping and storage
SPECIFICATIONS
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Designer: Leon Ransmeier
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Brand: Mattiazzi
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Made in: Italy
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Material: Solid European ash (sustainably sourced)
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Counter Stool dimensions: W: 480 mm × D: 435 mm × H: 940 mm / Seat H: 650 mm
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Bar Stool dimensions: W: 505 mm × D: 445 mm × H: 1040 mm / Seat H: 750 mm
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Weight: 8.9 kg
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Finishes: Ash Natural, Ash Black, Ash White, Ash Grey, Ash Blue, Ash Dark Red, Ash Yellow
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Country of origin: Italy
USE CASES
- Kitchen island seating where a timeless, unfussy stool is needed
- Restaurant and hospitality bar counters seeking a design-forward yet versatile stool
- Home bar or drinks cabinet companion with quiet sophistication
- Contract and commercial interiors where stackability and durability matter
- Paired with the Chiaro dining chair or armchair for a cohesive Mattiazzi collection look
CARE & MAINTENANCE
- Wipe the ash frame with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust — avoid abrasive or chemical cleaners
- Do not expose to prolonged direct sunlight, which may cause the lacquer finish to fade over time
- Keep away from excessive moisture and humidity to protect the wood
- Periodically check that all joints remain tight; tighten if necessary
- The stool is stackable — stack carefully to avoid scratching the lacquer finish
ABOUT THE BRAND
Mattiazzi is an Italian furniture manufacturer based in Friuli, renowned for its mastery of CNC wood milling technology. Founded on a deep respect for material and craft, Mattiazzi collaborates with some of the world's most celebrated designers — including Jasper Morrison, Konstantin Grcic, and Leon Ransmeier — to produce furniture of exceptional precision and beauty. Every piece is made in Italy from sustainably sourced European wood, combining industrial technology with artisanal values.