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title: "Metal Bar Stool — $28K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 47/100 · $28K/yr market · 60K searches/yr · $77.18 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **metal bar stool**

**Skip it**

A small market ($28K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 7Growth 32Conversion 8Competition 83Returns 46Price range 57Avg price 83Brand share 94Review moat 49Quality gap 42

**Brand share**

**Great****41%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Competition**

**Great****32%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Avg price**

**Great****$77.18**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$30.74–$151.28**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Okay****1,591.89**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Returns**

**Okay****3.4%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Okay****+6.0%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Conversion**

**Bad****0.6%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Market size**

**Bad****$28K**

$28K/yr · 60K searches

**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** High Price**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_price "Avg price > $50")

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, metal bar stool is a $28K/yr Amazon United States market (60K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 41% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 47/100.

Data updated Jul 23, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **metal bar stool market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**500–750**</dd><dd>avg 0–100/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$39K–$58K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**0.6%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#287**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**64%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**77%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**9.9%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**43 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**179 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (32% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**40 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**100**

**Top-5 brand share**

**41%**

Top 20: 84%

**Top-5 click share**

**32%**

Top 20: 65%

**Open market**

**53%**

- Flash Furniture9% - HOOBRO9% - Linon9% - Furmax7% - Yaheetech7% - FDW6%

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 49 weeks — +6.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K2KBlack Friday '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Feb '26Mar '26May '26

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/metal-bar-stool/trend)

## **Top metal bar stool search terms**

- **metal bar stool**23K/yr+22.1%0.6% conv. - **bar stool single**8K/yr+4.5%0.2% conv. - **round bar stool**7K/yr+0.8%0.3% conv. - **bar stool 1**7K/yr-22.5%0.3% conv. - **single barstool**6K/yr-2.9%0.2% conv. - **vintage bar stool**5K/yr+5.9%0.0% conv. - **bar stools round**4K/yr+2.8%0.5% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/metal-bar-stool/search-terms)

## **Top metal bar stool products on Amazon**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%3%$8276%$2K9%$2K12%$3K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Flash Furniture 30H Commercial Modern Metal Backless Barstool Indoor/Outdoor Industrial Square Stacking Bar Stool for Patio Bars/Restaurants Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4176qUMgA6L.jpg)**Flash Furniture 30H Commercial Modern Metal Backless Barstool Indoor/Outdoor Industrial Square Stacking Bar Stool for Patio Bars/Restaurants Black**Flash Furniture**$52.91**4.7★2,382 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T0EFMGY) [2![Linon Natural Barstool with Round Seat 24-Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-2dz3TkaL.jpg)**Linon Natural Barstool with Round Seat 24-Inch**Linon**$31.75**4.4★3,379 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048VGMEU) [3![FDW Metal Bar Stools Set of 4 Counter Height Bar Stools 24 Inches Industrial Bar Chairs Patio Stool Stackable Backless Stool Indoor Outdoor Metal Kitchen Stools Bar Chairs (Black 24)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C71aHF50L.jpg)**FDW Metal Bar Stools Set of 4 Counter Height Bar Stools 24 Inches Industrial Bar Chairs Patio Stool Stackable Backless Stool Indoor Outdoor Metal Kitchen Stools Bar Chairs (Black 24)**FDW**$89.52**4.8★2,310 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKV8QN3) [4![Furmax 30 Inch Metal Bar Stools Set of 4 Counter Height Stools Industrial Bar Chairs Patio Stool Stackable Stool for Kitchen/Dining Room/Indoor Outdoor(Dark Black 30 Backless)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H+Ms16zUL.jpg)**Furmax 30 Inch Metal Bar Stools Set of 4 Counter Height Stools Industrial Bar Chairs Patio Stool Stackable Stool for Kitchen/Dining Room/Indoor Outdoor(Dark Black 30 Backless)**Furmax**$112.97**4.7★4,382 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4NXFFPT) [5![Yaheetech Single Bar Stool Adjustable PU Leather Swivel Barstools Modern Counter Stools with Back and Footrest Counter Height Barstools for Bar Kitchen Dining Room Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Sf247GrbL.jpg)**Yaheetech Single Bar Stool Adjustable PU Leather Swivel Barstools Modern Counter Stools with Back and Footrest Counter Height Barstools for Bar Kitchen Dining Room Black**Yaheetech**$57.83**4.6★8,654 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9DWFT6M)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![IDEALHOUSE 24 Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2 with Footrest Modern Counter Height Barstools with PU Leather Upholstered and Metal Frame Backless Round Bar Stools for Kitchen Island Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iWsOQ--KL.jpg)**IDEALHOUSE 24 Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2 with Footrest Modern Counter Height Barstools with PU Leather Upholstered and Metal Frame Backless Round Bar Stools for Kitchen Island Brown**IDEALHOUSE**$72.33**181 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG2JYH6Y) [![Yaheetech Single Bar Stool Adjustable PU Leather Swivel Barstools Modern Counter Stools with Back and Footrest Counter Height Barstools for Bar Kitchen Dining Room Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Sf247GrbL.jpg)**Yaheetech Single Bar Stool Adjustable PU Leather Swivel Barstools Modern Counter Stools with Back and Footrest Counter Height Barstools for Bar Kitchen Dining Room Black**Yaheetech**$57.83**8,654 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9DWFT6M) [![Yaheetech Single Bar Stool PU Leather Adjustable Swivel Barstools Armless Hydraulic Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Kitchen Island Chairs White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31N80tLP+rL.jpg)**Yaheetech Single Bar Stool PU Leather Adjustable Swivel Barstools Armless Hydraulic Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Kitchen Island Chairs White**Yaheetech**$56.74**8,654 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9FB55BW) [![KLASIKA Counter Height Bar Stool PU Leather Adjustable Barstools with Armrest Backrest and Footrest Comfortable Tall Stools for Kitchen Island Home Bar Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Gz3KYiwfL.jpg)**KLASIKA Counter Height Bar Stool PU Leather Adjustable Barstools with Armrest Backrest and Footrest Comfortable Tall Stools for Kitchen Island Home Bar Black**KLASIKA**$68.91**88 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJMFVXJ) [![HOOBRO Bar Stools Set of 2 Bar Chairs Kitchen Round Height Stools with Footrest Breakfast Bar Stools Sturdy Steel Frame for Dining Room Kitchen Party Easy Assembly Black BK03BY01N1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ox1Jb1qHL.jpg)**HOOBRO Bar Stools Set of 2 Bar Chairs Kitchen Round Height Stools with Footrest Breakfast Bar Stools Sturdy Steel Frame for Dining Room Kitchen Party Easy Assembly Black BK03BY01N1**HOOBRO**$44.97**1,362 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGG93P53)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![IDEALHOUSE 24 Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2 with Footrest Modern Counter Height Barstools with PU Leather Upholstered and Metal Frame Backless Round Bar Stools for Kitchen Island Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iWsOQ--KL.jpg)**IDEALHOUSE 24 Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2 with Footrest Modern Counter Height Barstools with PU Leather Upholstered and Metal Frame Backless Round Bar Stools for Kitchen Island Brown**IDEALHOUSE**$72.33**4.4★**▲ 127%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG2JYH6Y) [![Winsome Satori Saddle Seat Counter Stool 29 in Black Classic Backless Bar Chairs for Kitchen & Dining Room Seating Timeless Essential Furniture for Home Dorm Apartments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410SrZvyWbL.jpg)**Winsome Satori Saddle Seat Counter Stool 29 in Black Classic Backless Bar Chairs for Kitchen & Dining Room Seating Timeless Essential Furniture for Home Dorm Apartments**Winsome**$30.74**4.4★**▲ 113%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E95R3Q) [![Yaheetech Single Bar Stool Adjustable PU Leather Swivel Barstools Modern Counter Stools with Back and Footrest Counter Height Barstools for Bar Kitchen Dining Room Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Sf247GrbL.jpg)**Yaheetech Single Bar Stool Adjustable PU Leather Swivel Barstools Modern Counter Stools with Back and Footrest Counter Height Barstools for Bar Kitchen Dining Room Black**Yaheetech**$57.83**4.6★**▲ 54%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9DWFT6M) [![EMMA + OLIVER Commercial Grade 30 H Backless Yellow Metal Indoor-Outdoor Barstool Square](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510kEVju--S.jpg)**EMMA + OLIVER Commercial Grade 30 H Backless Yellow Metal Indoor-Outdoor Barstool Square**EMMA + OLIVER**$49.14**4.6★**▲ 41%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQPVLDP) [![VASAGLE EKHO Collection - 360 Swivel Bar Stool Height Adjustable Barstool with Storage Synthetic Leather with Stitching Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Bar Easy Assembly Caramel Brown ULJB099KN01S](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ReZbjj2JL.jpg)**VASAGLE EKHO Collection - 360 Swivel Bar Stool Height Adjustable Barstool with Storage Synthetic Leather with Stitching Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Bar Easy Assembly Caramel Brown ULJB099KN01S**VASAGLE**$69.13**4.5★**▲ 39%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8S37865)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about metal bar stool**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Strength**18%

*“It is sturdy”*

**Assembly/Installation**17%

*“Easy assembly”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Good quality, as described, easy to put together”*

**Comfort-Overall**8%

*“Beautiful and comfortable”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“affordable price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Exactly as pictured”*

**Cushion**4%

*“I purchased a cushion to make them more comfortable”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Perfect size”*

**Color**3%

*“Beautiful color”*

**Height**2%

*“Great height”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Assembly/Installation**15%

*“Horrible assembly”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“a bit short”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Poor quality control”*

**Strength**5%

*“Not sturdy”*

**Durability**5%

*“Broke after 3 months of use”*

**Comfort-Overall**4%

*“Slightly Uncomfortable”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“Not because of the directions its the pieces that didnt fully cooperate”*

**Alignment**3%

*“I struggled with alignment”*

**Cushion**3%

*“The cushion flattened out within 1 month”*

**Defective Material/Parts**2%

*“BREAKS APART”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**27%

**Height**18%

**Color**7%

**Defective Material/Parts**7%

**Quality-Overall**6%

**Assembly/Installation**5%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

**Comfort-Overall**4%

**Strength**2%

**Wood Quality**2%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is metal bar stool profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $28K/yr across 61 tracked products. 3 of 6 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +6.0%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (47/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the metal bar stool niche?**</dt><dd>40 brands and 100 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 32% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 41% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in metal bar stool?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Assembly/Installation, Size-Overall, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 3.4%.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the metal bar stool niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $30.74–$151.28; the average listing price is $77.18 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,592 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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