ALFORDSON’s Sierra All Black saddle stool looks near-identical on paper to the brand’s better-rated Sierra Black model we’ve reviewed separately — same $59.95 price, same 32D x 36W x 64.5H cm dimensions, same spec sheet — but it carries the weakest rating of any genuine Australian-market salon stool we checked: 3.7★ from 21 reviews. Here’s what’s driving the split.
Quick take: Powder-coated iron base, gas lift height 50–64.5cm, 36cm saddle seat, 150kg capacity, footrest included. Reviews are genuinely split — 44% five-star buyers happy with comfort and build, but a consistent minority report rust, cheap-feeling materials, or an uncomfortably hard seat. 19% of ratings are one or two stars, a noticeably wider spread than ALFORDSON’s other salon stools.
ALFORDSON Salon Stool (Sierra All Black): quick specs
Where the reviews disagree
The positive reviews are unremarkable in a good way — Peter davis simply noted it “arrived on time, as ordered, well packed,” while Chez called it “just what I needed, comfortable and adjusts easily,” specifically appreciating the ability to sit low without body stress. Greg’s review was equally brief: “as advertised, well built.” But the negative reviews describe a different product entirely. Alexandra found visible rust on the metal base within her ownership window, calling it “very cheaply made,” and got a refund. John Company was harsher still: “terrible seat. Very hard. Have to get off after 5 minutes,” and reported difficulty returning it once assembled. A separate 1-star review described a fulfilment issue — receiving only one of two stools ordered.
Comparing it to the Sierra Black listing
What makes this one worth flagging specifically is that ALFORDSON’s Sierra Black saddle stool — reviewed separately on this site — shares almost identical specs and pricing but carries a 4.4★ rating from 10 reviews with zero negative feedback recorded. Same brand, same category, same price, meaningfully different track record. That’s not necessarily a contradiction — different manufacturing batches, colourways, or seller fulfilment paths can produce genuinely different quality outcomes even under the same brand name — but it does mean the colourway/listing you click matters here, not just the brand name.
Who is this best for?
Budget buyers willing to accept some quality-control risk for the price. Given ALFORDSON’s Sierra Black saddle stool (reviewed separately) is the same price with a stronger, cleaner track record, we’d point most readers there first and treat this listing as a fallback if that one’s out of stock.
ALFORDSON Saddle PU Leather Swivel Salon Stool (Sierra All Black)
$59.95 · Iron Frame · 3.7★ (21 reviews)
Near-identical to our better-rated Sierra Black review — same specs, weaker and more inconsistent feedback
How does it compare?
Here’s how it stacks up against the near-identical Sierra Black listing:
ALFORDSON Saddle Salon Stool (Sierra Black)
$59.95 · Alloy Steel Frame · 10 reviews · 4.4★
Same price, same specs, a cleaner track record with zero negative reviews — the safer default pick.
Which should you buy?
- Sierra Blackthe safer default — same specs and price, cleaner review record.
- Sierra All Blackonly if Sierra Black is out of stock, and you’re comfortable with some quality-control risk.
Our verdict
At $59.95 with a 3.7★ average, this is the shakiest of ALFORDSON’s genuine AU-market salon stools. It’s not a bad product outright — plenty of buyers are happy — but the rust and hard-seat complaints show up often enough to flag clearly, and the near-identical Sierra Black listing has a meaningfully cleaner track record at the same price.
Related reviews:
→ ALFORDSON Saddle Salon Stool (Sierra Black) Review
→ ALFORDSON Salon Stool Backrest/Footrest Review
→ ALFORDSON Salon Spa Stool Review
→ See the full saddle stool comparison table
