Towning Saddle Stool Review: Worth It in Australia?

Towning’s saddle stool with wheels sits just above VEVOR on price at $111.34, with a matching 4.3★ average from a very small sample of 8 reviews. Here’s whether the aluminium frame and automotive-grade sponge cushion justify the small premium.

Quick take: Aluminium alloy frame, height adjustable 20″-26″, high-resilience automotive-grade sponge cushion with anti-scratch leather cover, ultra-quiet rolling wheels with soft silicone casters, no backrest, 1-year warranty. Reviews are positive but thin — most are from Amazon’s Vine early-reviewer program rather than independent buyers, and there are zero Australian reviews yet.

Towning Saddle Stool: quick specs

Build quality

The aluminium frame is marketed as thickened and widened specifically for stability, and reviewer Austin backed that up after two weeks of use, reporting “absolutely no wear marks or creasing anywhere on the stool” — a decent early sign of durability. The wheels get consistent praise: tbh-fyi-btw called out that they came pre-installed out of the box (contrasting it with a previous stool where wheels had to be forced into the base), and Delilah described them as “dead silent no matter the surface.” Tess flagged one build quirk worth knowing upfront — the front of the saddle curves up more than expected, so it’s worth being aware of if that shape doesn’t suit you.

Comfort and posture support

Reviewers who switched from flat or backed chairs report a clear improvement. tbh-fyi-btw compared it favorably to their old “hard, uncomfortable metal plate” seat, saying the saddle shape felt sculpted for the thighs and was cushiony even during long sits. Delilah specifically liked that having no backrest forced better posture, saying she “holds her posture better” as a result. Austin, using it at a standing desk, said the foam was comfortable for long periods but noted the cushion shape itself “could use a little more refining.” The height adjustment lever also gets consistent praise — tbh-fyi-btw contrasted it with a previous stool that would “get stuck or shoot up like a high-powered rocket,” while this one responds smoothly to weight and pressure.

Who is this best for?

This suits buyers who specifically want a lightweight aluminium frame and silent-rolling wheels, especially if you’re pairing it with a standing desk for quick sit-stand transitions. The catch is the review base — with only 8 ratings and most coming from Amazon’s Vine program (sellers provide free products in exchange for honest reviews), there’s less independent, long-term feedback here than with a stool like FRNIAMC’s 771-review track record.

How does it compare to other no-backrest saddle stools?

Here’s how it stacks up against the other steel-frame, no-backrest saddle stools in our comparison:

Which should you buy?

• Towningif silent wheels and a lightweight aluminium frame matter most to you.
• VEVORslightly cheaper with an SGS-certified lift — the safer budget default.
• FRNIAMCpay more for a genuinely proven track record — 771 reviews is hard to beat.
• YEEZEEgood review sample, but confirm the lower height range suits your desk.

Our verdict

Towning’s saddle stool delivers on its two headline claims — the wheels really are near-silent, and the aluminium frame has held up without wear marks in early use. But an 8-review sample dominated by Amazon’s Vine program is a genuinely thin foundation to buy on, especially with zero Australian feedback yet. If you want the same no-backrest, budget-friendly shape backed by more independent reviews, VEVOR or FRNIAMC are the steadier bets right now.

Related reviews:
→ VEVOR Saddle Stool Review
→ See the full saddle stool comparison table