Vintage Sofa Company Ely Brown Studio Stool
Vintage Sofa Company Ely Brown Studio Stool
Delivery: 4-6 Weeks
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Key Details
- Assembly Required: No
- Material: Leather / Metal
- Guarantee: 3 Years
- Brand: Vintage Sofa Company

Product Information
Description
Useful furniture often gets reduced to the basics, but the Ely has more presence than that. Its appeal comes from doing a small job well while still looking intentional in the room. The compact shape makes it easy to place, but the brown leather seat and slender black frame give it a more resolved, design-led feel than a standard utility stool.
Brown leather does most of the visual work here. It softens the cleaner lines of the metal base and gives the piece a warmer, more settled finish than painted wood or fabric would. The stitched edge is a small detail, but it matters. It helps define the seat properly and gives the stool a more tailored look, which is part of what lifts it above a simple occasional perch.
The black metal frame keeps the whole piece light and uncluttered. Rather than making the stool feel industrial, it gives it a neater outline and helps the leather remain the focus. That balance makes the Ely especially easy to use in bedrooms, dressing areas, living spaces and more minimal interiors where a chunkier stool would feel too heavy.
Made by Vintage Sofa Company, the Ely works best as a flexible, compact piece rather than a substitute for a chair. It suits spaces where you want a practical place to sit, perch or pause, but still want the furniture to feel considered and properly finished. Small in scale, but not throwaway in feel, it does exactly what a good stool should do while looking far better than most.
Dimensions
Height: 53cm
Width: 48cm
Depth: 39cm
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sizes within 5 mm (± allowable tolerance)
Specifications
SKU: 2500071814707
Product Code: ZELY1ST
Number of Seats:
Assembly Required: No
Material: Leather / Metal
Weight:
Guarantee: 3 Years
Brand: Vintage Sofa Company
Manufacturer: Vintage Sofa Company
Care Information
For more information on how to care for products from Vintage Sofa Company, please view our Carlton & Vintage Care and Maintenance page.
Delivery Policy
e-Vouchers do not incur any delivery charges and free delivery will be automatically applied to all e-Vouchers at checkout.
Standard Delivery Service
FREE for orders over £300 to mainland UK*
£24.99 for furniture orders under £300 to mainland UK*
Kerbside delivery only, usually pallet delivery
Gallery Deliveries
£9.95 for small accessories to mainland UK*
£14.95 for medium accessories to mainland UK*
£19.95 for large accessories to mainland UK*
£69.95 for large or heavy items to mainland UK*
Gallery shipping is based on the size and weight of each item and the shipping cost is calculated at checkout
Time frame: approximately 7-10 working days
White Glove Delivery Service - Call to Discuss Options
Key information
We will always book in a delivery with you. We will contact you either by email or phone once we have organised the delivery and prepared your items, this may take a few days. The delivery time frame is approximately 7-10 working days.
Our standard delivery service will be kerbside delivery only. You will be responsible for the handling of products onto your property and the disposal of any waste. Your order will be dispatched via one of the following delivery methods:
Pallet couriers
The pallet couriers are not insured to bring the goods onto your property/ driveway. You will receive email confirmation & tracking information from us once your order has been collected, then within a few days the pallet courier will contact you directly to discuss a delivery slot once it’s reached your local depot. Please be advised that pallets are usually transported in 18-tonne wagons.
Luton Van courier
This will either be a 1 or 2 man delivery team. We will contact you directly via text or email to book this in a few days in advance. You will receive a 3-4 hour time slot and the couriers will call 30 mins prior to delivery with a more precise time.
Small parcel couriers (e.g. DPD)
You will receive a text directly from the courier to let you know what day and time your order will be delivered.
Please keep an eye out for texts, calls or emails from unknown contacts as this will likely be us or one of our couriers trying to book in delivery.
Please write any special delivery instructions in the notes at checkout. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
*Excluding AB, DD, DG, EH, FK, G, HS, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO, TD, ZE. postcode districts. Orders going to these postcode districts will have delivery charged at £60. **The above excluded postcode districts are also exempt from the White Glove Delivery Service, despite them being available at checkout. Please do not select this option. If you would like to enquire about White Glove in these areas, please call to discuss. It is likely to have a higher charge or may unavailable.
FAQ's
What makes the Ely feel more refined than a standard stool?
The difference comes from the materials and the finish. Brown leather, stitched detailing and a slim black frame give it a more resolved look than a basic stool, so it feels like part of the room rather than a purely functional add-on.
Is this best used as a dressing stool or as general occasional seating?
It suits both, but it is particularly strong as a dressing or vanity stool because of its compact scale and neat profile. At the same time, it works well as an occasional perch in bedrooms, living areas or anywhere a full chair would feel unnecessary.
What does the stitched leather edge add to the design?
It gives the seat more definition and makes the top feel more tailored. On a simple piece like this, that kind of detail is what helps it look deliberate rather than generic.
Does the brown leather make the stool feel too traditional?
No. The leather adds warmth, but the black metal frame keeps the overall look clean and modern. That balance is what makes it easy to place in more contemporary interiors without losing character.
How does the black metal frame change the look of the stool?
It keeps the structure visually light and stops the leather top from feeling bulky. It also gives the Ely a more architectural outline than a wooden stool would have, which helps it feel sharper and more design-led.
Would this work in a bedroom without looking too functional?
Yes. That is one of its strongest uses. It has enough finish and warmth to look intentional in a bedroom scheme, especially near a dressing table, at the end of a bed or alongside other compact furniture.
Will the leather develop more character over time?
Yes. With regular use, the leather should soften slightly and develop more surface character. That tends to suit a piece like this well, as it adds depth without changing the overall simplicity of the design.
What does Vintage Sofa Company bring to a stool like this?
Vintage Sofa Company brings the finishing detail that makes a compact piece feel properly considered. On the Ely, that shows in the balance between the leather seat, stitched edge and slim metal frame, which gives the stool more presence than a simple utility design.
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