TASALON Ergonomic Saddle Stool Review: Worth It in Australia?

TASALON’s saddle stool has the largest review base and highest rating of any product in our Salon Stool research — 519 ratings at 4.5★ — but it’s also the most expensive at $190.88, and like SALONFACTORY’s stool, it’s a US cross-border listing with zero reviews from Australian buyers. Here’s whether the premium price and strong global reputation add up to a safe local buy.

Quick take: Aluminium cast base, vinyl saddle seat, height adjustable 24″–32″ (61–81cm) — the tallest range of any salon stool in this comparison — whisper-glide roller-blade wheels, 400 lb capacity. The largest and most consistently positive review base we’ve seen in this category, but ships from the US with international delivery times and no confirmed local track record.

TASALON Ergonomic Saddle Stool: quick specs

What buyers who’ve owned several say

RICHARD’s review carries particular weight because he’s owned three saddle stools and rates this the best: “the base diameter is larger than most, the pneumatic gas lift is long… the saddle… larger than most with good ergonomic shape. The sides are properly flared down so the edges do not cut into your inner thighs.” robert l. warner’s review is the most detailed in the batch — he needed a stool that could roll through hallways too narrow for his wheelchair, and reports it resolved years of back pain from being confined to regular seating, though he notes “butt does start to hurt after a little while,” a common adjustment-period comment across saddle stools generally. Donna and an unnamed Canadian buyer both specifically praised how lightweight and easy to assemble it is despite the sturdy aluminium base.

The premium price, examined

At $190.88, this is more than three times the price of the budget ALFORDSON options in this batch, and it’s fair to ask what that premium actually buys. Based on the reviews, it appears to be the aluminium cast base and the extended height range specifically — RICHARD’s comparison across three saddle stools consistently credits the base size and gas lift quality, not just the seat padding. The height range (up to 81cm) is also the only one in this comparison genuinely suited to very tall standing desks. Whether that’s worth the premium depends on whether you specifically need the extra height or the sturdier base; if not, cheaper options in this batch cover the core saddle-stool experience well.

Who is this best for?

Buyers who want the best-reviewed saddle stool in this whole category and are happy to pay a premium and wait slightly longer for international shipping. Particularly strong for taller users or standing desks thanks to its extended height range. If budget matters more than review volume, the ALFORDSON options in this batch cost a third of the price and are confirmed Australian listings.

How does it compare to SALONFACTORY, the other US import?

Which should you buy?

• TASALONif you specifically need the tallest height range or want the single most-reviewed option, price aside.
• SALONFACTORYfor a very similar review profile at $62 less.
• ALFORDSON optionsif a confirmed local listing and faster delivery outweigh review count.

Our verdict

On raw numbers, this is the best-reviewed salon stool we’ve covered — 519 ratings at 4.5★ is a genuinely large, consistent sample, and the height range genuinely stands apart from every other stool in this comparison. The price and cross-border shipping are real trade-offs, and the lack of Australian-specific reviews means local buying experience is still unverified, but for buyers prioritising proven build quality and height range, it’s a strong contender.

Related reviews:
→ SALONFACTORY Saddle Stool Review
→ ALFORDSON Saddle Salon Stool Review
→ See the full saddle stool comparison table