Description
The Owner's Insights on the A&L Furniture Fanback Swivel Outdoor Bar Stool with Arms
An outdoor bar area lives or dies on its seating, and this stool is built to hold up to it. It's made from recycled HDPE poly lumber, engineered to handle sun, rain, and salt air without rotting, cracking, or peeling. Color runs through the material, so it stays looking right long after cheaper alternatives have faded.
At bar height with a 360 degree swivel, a contoured fanback, and supportive arms, it's built for comfortable, lingering use. The honest caveat: at 250 lbs, its weight capacity is lower than most of A&L's seated chairs, so check that number against who'll actually be using it.
Why You'll Love the A&L Furniture Fanback Swivel Outdoor Bar Stool
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360 degree swivel. Pivot toward the grill, the view, or a conversation without pushing back from the table.
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Full arm support. Wide armrests sit 9" above the seat for genuine postural support on longer sits.
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Bar-height correct. A 29" seat height pairs properly with standard bar-height tables and deck rails.
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Marine-grade hardware. The swivel mechanism and fasteners are painted 316 marine-grade stainless steel, the standard for pool and coastal environments.
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Color-through finish. Never needs repainting and resists the fading that plain surface coatings suffer.
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20-year residential warranty. Backed by consistent USA manufacturing.
Why You Should Consider A&L Furniture
A&L uses marine-grade hardware as standard, not as an upgrade, which is why this stool is genuinely suited to waterfront, poolside, and humid coastal settings where lesser hardware oxidizes and stains. The 20-year residential warranty backs that claim, and it reflects the same material and build standards A&L applies across its full poly lumber line.
A&L Furniture Fanback Swivel Outdoor Bar Stool Specifications
| Style |
Bar chair, swivel, with arms |
| Height class |
Bar |
| Overall dimensions |
29" W x 23" D x 53" H |
| Seat height |
29" |
| Seat size |
19" W x 17" D |
| Seat back height |
24" |
| Arm height |
9" from seat |
| Chair back style |
Fanback, flat back |
| Weight capacity |
250 lbs |
| Material |
Recycled plastic HDPE, poly lumber |
| Hardware |
Painted 316 marine-grade stainless steel |
| Commercial use |
Not rated |
| Umbrella hole |
No |
| Assembly |
Some assembly required |
| Warranty |
20-year residential, 5-year commercial |
| Proposition 65 |
Yes |
Who This Is For (and Who It's Not)
This bar stool is perfect if you:
✔ Want outdoor seating that needs zero maintenance between uses
✔ Have a poolside, coastal, or high-humidity space that eats through standard hardware
✔ Need bar-height seating that looks cohesive and holds up over time
✔ Want guests comfortable enough to linger at the bar
This may not be right if you:
✖ Need commercial-rated seating for a high-volume venue, this stool carries a residential warranty
✖ Prefer wood grain aesthetics over poly lumber's painted finish
✖ Require a weight capacity above 250 lbs
Why Poly Lumber Is the Smarter Material Choice
HDPE poly lumber is made from recycled plastic, so there are no wood fibers to absorb water and no grain to crack under UV exposure. When a drink spills or a storm rolls through, you wipe it down and move on. The color-through construction means the finish doesn't live on a surface coating where it can chip or scratch off.
What's Included
- (1) Fanback swivel bar chair with arms
- Pre-finished HDPE components
- Heavy-duty stainless steel swivel mechanism
- Painted 316 stainless hardware
- Assembly instructions
Downloadables
Available upon request.
Professional Installer Sourcing Service
While this chair assembles with basic tools, some people prefer white-glove setup. If you'd like help, we'll match you with vetted local pros for assembly or full space styling, just ask and we'll coordinate.
Shipping
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Method: Typically ships parcel in protective packaging, no pallet.
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Lead time: Varies by finish and season, contact us for current timing before events or photo shoots.
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Inspection: Please inspect all cartons on arrival and note any damage with the carrier within 48 hours so we can assist quickly.
Disposal: Recycle cardboard and protective materials where available.
Prefer to pay by bank transfer? Save 3% on this item. Call 1-800-914-0074 or email sales@optimaloutdooroasis.com and we'll send you an invoice with 3% off. The discount applies to the product; shipping is billed as usual.