Bar stools and chairs give you somewhere to sit at a home bar, a kitchen counter or an island. Each one here has a backrest, with different frames and finishes to choose from. For help planning the rest of a home bar, see our bar furniture.
Choosing a Bar Stool or Chair for Your Counter
Start with the counter. Measure it from the floor to the underside of the worktop, then confirm the actual seat height of any stool before you order. A stool's overall height includes its backrest, so do not use it as the seat height.
Think about how often you will use the seating and whether you prefer a backrest or footrest. Leave room to pull each stool out, to sit down and to walk behind it, and measure the length of the counter so the stools do not crowd one another.
Bar stools are intended for use at counters and home bars, making seat height an important consideration. Our stools collection covers a wider range of uses, so it is worth a look if you want a stool for somewhere other than a bar.
Backs, Frames and Finishes
Every piece here has a backrest, but the details differ. Some have a black metal frame with a wooden seat, others have a wood-toned frame or legs, and one has an upholstered cream seat and back. The backs range from a small, low one to a curved or fully upholstered one.
Finishes run from dark and walnut tones to a light natural wood tone, plus the cream upholstery. Footrests are visible on some pieces, so check the product photos if one matters to you.
FAQs
How do I choose the right bar stool height for my counter?
Measure your counter from the floor to the underside of the worktop, then compare it with the seat height of the stool, not its overall height, which includes the backrest. Confirm the actual seat height before you order, and make sure the seat leaves enough room beneath the counter for your legs.
What is the difference between a bar stool and a bar chair?
A bar stool is a tall seat made for a counter or bar, and a bar chair is a bar-height seat with a backrest. The line between them is blurry, because many bar stools have backs. Every piece here has a backrest, but the backs, frames and footrests differ, so compare the product photos for the details you want.
How much space should I allow around bar stools?
There is no single figure. Leave room to pull each stool out from the counter, to sit down and get up, and to walk behind someone who is seated. Measure the length of the counter and the floor space behind it, then decide how many stools will fit without crowding.
How are bar stools different from other types of stools?
Bar stools are made for seating at a counter or bar, so their seat height matters. Other stools have other jobs, such as a vanity or a living room, and their heights vary. Our stools collection covers a wider range of uses and includes some of the same bar stools, so choose by where you will sit.
