If you're furnishing a kitchen island or a home bar and want something that looks a little more polished than the standard stool, the Armen Living Fargo Barstool in Auburn Bay finish with Brown PU upholstery is worth a close look. It's the kind of piece that blends into a modern or transitional kitchen without disappearing — a bit of personality, without trying too hard.
What Makes the Fargo Stand Out
The first thing you notice is the back. Instead of a plain slab or a simple bar shape, the Fargo has a unique cross-pattern back that gives it real visual interest - the kind of detail that catches a guest's eye without clashing with the rest of your décor. It's paired with a sturdy metal frame finished in a warm Auburn Bay tone, and the seat is upholstered in brown faux leather (PU), which gives you the look of real leather with easier day-to-day cleanup.
Underneath the style, the stool is built for actual use, not just looks:
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Full 360-degree swivel - makes it easy to turn toward conversation or step on and off without twisting your knees.
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Built-in footrest - supports your legs and takes pressure off your lower back during longer meals or hangouts at the counter.
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Two height options - a 26-inch counter height and a 30-inch bar height, so it fits either a kitchen island or a taller home bar.
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Compact footprint - at 19"W x 19"D, it tucks in neatly without eating up floor space.
Why the Details Matter
A lot of bar stools look fine in a photo but feel like an afterthought once you sit in them for more than a few minutes. The Fargo avoids that by pairing its style with a few practical touches: the footrest keeps your legs from dangling and getting tired, the swivel base makes it easy to get in and out of, and the cross-pattern back gives you a bit of lower-back support that a fully backless stool can't. It's a solid pick if you want stools people will actually want to sit in during a long dinner, not just perch on for a quick coffee.
The Auburn Bay and brown PU combination also does a nice job of working with warm wood tones, dark countertops, or industrial-style kitchens — it reads as "transitional," meaning it's comfortable pairing with both classic and more contemporary spaces.
Pairs Well With
If you like the Fargo's style but want to compare a few similar options before deciding, a few other stools in the same collection are worth a look:
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The Armen Living Daxton 26 inch Faux Leather and Walnut Wood Bar Stool brings a similar faux-leather seat but swaps the metal frame for warm walnut wood, if you want a softer, more traditional look.
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The Armen Living Aura Faux Leather and Brushed Stainless Steel Swivel 30 inch Bar Stool is a good option if you prefer a cooler, brushed-steel finish instead of the Fargo's warm Auburn Bay tone.
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The Armen Living Basila Swivel Counter Stool is worth checking out if you want a counter-height swivel stool with a slightly different silhouette to mix into the same set.
Should You Get It?
If you want a stool that's comfortable enough for long meals, easy to clean, and adds a bit of design flair without going overboard, the Fargo checks all three boxes. It works equally well as a single accent piece next to a kitchen island or bought in a set for a home bar, and the choice between counter and bar height means it'll fit most standard setups.
Armen Living Fargo Barstool in Auburn Bay finish with Brown PU upholstery — $256.03.See the full product details here.
