Kitchen peninsulas rarely come with seating that matches their height, which leaves most stools either too low for comfort or too fixed to suit different cooks in the house. The Victor stool solves this with a swivel base, adjustable height and a built-in footrest, so it adapts to the counter rather than the other way round. We picked it for the shell back, curved in two overlapping horizontal bands with soft folds, which gives proper support without the bulk of a full chair. It belongs to the wider Victor family, alongside the lighter Victor X.

The stool measures 54 centimetres deep and adjusts between 89 and 115 centimetres high, so it suits peninsulas and counters of different heights without needing a separate model. It comes in various finishes, letting the base and upholstery match existing kitchen joinery rather than compete with it.