The best swivel stools are great seating options for professionals and home use. Many come on casters, meaning you can move around easily even when sitting. The swivel option helps with this too, and all of the swivel stools in our guide come with 360-degree swivel.
The majority of swivel stools can be raised and lowered with simple gas lift mechanisms, including our top pick, the Boss Office Products Be Well Medical Spa Stool. We've also included stylish industrial picks and bar swivel stools for kitchens and outdoor bars, as well as options for medics, salons, and other professionals. See them below.
Boss Office Products Be Well Medical Spa Stool
Available with or without back cushion
With a 6-inch adjustable height range and available in three colors, this is our top pick.
Pros:
- Reasonably priced
- Three color options
- Weight capacity of 275 pounds
Cons:
- Smaller seat
For your basic swivel stool, check out the Boss Office Products Be Well Medical Spa Stool. This reliable and reasonably priced swivel stool is suitable for professionals who want to sit down while still having ease of movement, such as medics. It can take up to 275 pounds, but its narrow seat design may not be comfortable for everyone. It's easily assembled and comes in three colors, as well as boasting an optional backrest.
FRNIAMC Upgraded Salon Stool
Comfortable and heavy duty
An extra-large seat, up to 400-pound capacity, and a backrest makes this a great large swivel stool.
Pros:
- Up to 400-pound capacity
- Tool-free assembly
- Wide and sturdy base
Cons:
- No foot rest
Super comfortable and with a discreet backrest, the FRNIAMC Upgraded Salon Stool swivel stool has five casters and a wide base for extra security. Its gas lift mechanism makes it easy to adjust the height and it can be quickly assembled in three minutes. Supporting up to 400 pounds, this is a great choice for every buyer.
Duhome 410 Adjustable Height Swivel
Perfect for home, office, or commercial use on a budget
A super affordable swivel stool with 360-degree free rotation and a gas lift.
Pros:
- Cheap
- Thick seat padding
- 360-degree free rotation
Cons:
- Wheels struggle on carpet
Looking for a budget swivel stool? The Duhome 410 Adjustable Height Swivel has a thick seat padding and a simple, classic design, and it's the cheapest option in our lineup. It supports up to 245 pounds and swivels 360 degrees. The faux leather is easy to clean, making it perfect for workplaces and salons.
Pioneer Square Swivel Bar Stool
A charming industrial finish with faux-rivet accents
Sturdy metal in a dark-gray finish and 360-degree swivel without the typical gas lift.
Pros:
- Set of two
- Charming industrial style
- Super sturdy
Cons:
- No padding could make this less comfortable
For style and industrial flair, check out the Pioneer Square Swivel Bar Stool. It has faux-rivet accents and sturdy metal legs. They're not on casters, and the footrest makes this more of a bar swivel stool than one for offices or professionals. It may look expensive, but keep in mind that this is a set of two!
JC Home Roundhill Furniture Swivel Hydraulic Bar Stool
Stylish black bonded leather with a conventional swivel
A padded back and footrest make this a great bar swivel stool.
Pros:
- Comfortable backrest
- Sleek bonded leather
- Foot rest
Cons:
- Not the widest base
Think breakfast bars and high seating with the JC Home Roundhill Furniture Swivel Hydraulic Bar Stool. This footstool has a bonded leather backrest and a footrest for comfortable seating, and it comes in both white and black. The base isn't the widest and again, this stool isn't on casters, but this is better for taller swivel stools.
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Our top pick, the Boss Office Products Be Well Medical Spa Stool, is a great choice of swivel stool for both affordability and all the functions you need in a swivel stool, including gas lift mechanisms. A slightly more affordable but similar design is the Duhome 410 Adjustable Height Swivel. Both of these swivel stools have no backrest, and neither does our most stylish pick, the Pioneer Square Swivel Bar Stool. It has an industrial design that will work in many bars and kitchens. The JC Home Roundhill Furniture Swivel Hydraulic Bar Stool has a bonded leather backrest and is also a great pick for kitchens and breakfast bars, but if you want a backrest for office or professional use, you can check out the FRNIAMC Upgraded Salon Stool.