Soft upholstery slightly changes the character of a wooden stool, and Pedrali Malmo 242/246 ash stool with padded seat uses that shift with notable finesse. Designed by Michele Cazzaniga - Simone Mandelli - Antonio Pagliarulo for Pedrali, this indoor Stools and Benches model combines an ash frame with an upholstered seat in flexible expanding polyurethane and a brushed stainless steel footrest in tube diam. 16 mm. Offered in heights of 65 cm and 75 cm, Pedrali Malmo 242 stool and Pedrali Malmo 246 stool maintain the clean Scandinavian cadence of the Malmo family while introducing a gentler and more comfort-oriented upper part. The result is a stool that feels warmer and more welcoming without ever losing its structural exactness.

Padding enriches the ash stool without disturbing its balance

What makes Pedrali Malmo upholstered stool persuasive is the measured way comfort is introduced. In the work of Cazzaniga, Mandelli, Pagliarulo and Pedrali, the padded seat softens the experience of use, while the ash frame continues to define the object with clarity and restraint. This makes the stool especially suitable as an upholstered ash counter stool for kitchen islands, but it also works convincingly as a padded wood bar stool with footrest in hospitality contexts where comfort must extend beyond brief use. The brushed steel footrest keeps the composition balanced between domestic warmth and contract precision.

A comfortable vertical seat for kitchens and boutique hospitality

InsidePedrali Stools and PoufsPedrali Stools and Poufs, the model offers a more tactile alternative to the all-wood version while preserving the same formal control. Its compatibility with Pedrali Tables & Side Tables and Chairs and Armchairs makes it particularly useful in interiors where a coordinated furnishing language is required across different seating typologies. Whether chosen as Pedrali Malmo padded barstool or read through the specific variants Pedrali Malmo 242 stool and Pedrali Malmo 246 stool, the design supports both residential and hospitality spaces with equal coherence. It reads naturally as a scandinavian upholstered kitchen stool with a more polished tone.

An upholstered ash stool with calm Scandinavian character

Maintenance remains aligned with the material quality of the piece: clean with a damp cloth and warm water, and always dry after cleaning to protect the ash structure and keep the upholstered seat in good condition. For anyone considering buy Pedrali Malmo 242 or exploring the category of fabric bar stool ash wood, this Stool design by Pedrali offers a clear proposition: soft comfort, restrained detailing, and a contemporary Scandinavian identity that remains refined in both domestic interiors and curated hospitality settings.