Finding bar and counter stools can be a tough proposition. You want to discover the appropriate shape balanced with the ideal amount of comfort. You need to figure out the height. I discovered the hard way that there’s a difference between bar stools and counter stools: I impulsively snapped up three fantastic floor-model, final-sale bar stools and realized they left a mere 3 inches to squeeze the thighs beneath the kitchen staircase.
Ultimately, you want to locate stools at the ideal price, so this roundup comprises a range for every budget, from serious investment bits to steals.
Houzz Tip: Click on each photo to see merchandise tags for every one of these stools.
While each one of the stools are available online, I highly suggest going for a test-sit at a shop first. If that’s not feasible, be sure to check out the shop’s return policy before purchasing. If you have enough time, it is a fantastic idea to purchase just one to test it out in the event you do need to reunite it; depending on the retailer, you might incur shipping charges with yields, and it is a lot more affordable to return only one.
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1. The Jamaica Stool: This hot counter blossom — a contemporary update on a tractor seat — is a favorite among designers.
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Heather Garrett Design
2. The Cherner Stool: This midcentury timeless is a longstanding architect’s favorite, that spurred its rerelease from Norman Cherner’s sons. The gorgeous curved wood takes a timeless material and gives it a contemporary form.
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Sullivan Design Studio
3. The LEM Piston Stool: The easy slip of a shape brings attention yet does not overpower the other elements inside the room. It comes in many finishes, whether you need crisp white…
John Maniscalco Architecture
… or rich walnut to decide on your kitchen. Additionally, it comes from blanched oak, many colors of leather and stainless steel.
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Hufft Projects
4. The Onda Stool: This is one of those stools I have not had a opportunity to test yet, however, the potato chip-like kind is so dreadful I had to add it.
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Feldman Architecture, Inc..
5. The Emeco Navy Stool: This stool adds elevation to a hard-working midcentury chair, and is constructed to last a few lifetimes. The back gives plenty of support.
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Klopf Architecture
6. The Series 7 Stool: Produced by Arne Jacobsen in 1955, the Series 7 chair is now available in a stool version, bringing classic modern design to all styles of kitchens.
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Jennifer Weiss Architecture
7. The Bertoia Stool: Another midcentury timeless, Bertoia’s wire form creates a discreet silhouette that offers plenty of rear support.
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8. The OFFI Jim Stool 30: This spinning stool adds circles to compact modern and modern rooms. Its form is simple enough to sidle right up to virtually any fashion bar or kitchen, from farmhouse to industrial.
Amoroso Design
9. The Spin Stool: Speaking of twist, this stool has great lines, tucks underneath the counter and is easy on the eyes and wallet.
Rebekah Zaveloff | KitchenLab
10. The Tolix Stool: This cafe stool dates back to France from the 1930s. Its enduring fashion has never been popular.
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Schwartz and Architecture
11. The Toledo Stool: This isanother industrial classic classic which retailers like Restoration Hardware now reproduce. Much like the Tolix stool, it fits just about every fashion of décor.
Amitzi Architects
12. Stool 1: This geometric stool has mad Victorian style, yet also has a hint of old-fashioned tractor seat in its own design.
Integrated
13. The Knicker Stool: What I love about this Blu Dot feces is that it has modern lines which easily transition between traditional and contemporary spaces. The way it is upholstered makes it looks like it is wearing a comfy sweater.
Niki Papadopoulos
14. The True Excellent Bar Stool: Here is quite another stool, also from Blu Dot. This one horizontal packs and contains a minimalist, origami-esque type; it looks like some sort of contemporary prototype.
Tip: Start paying attention to the stools at restaurants and bars. If you locate one particularly attractive and comfy, track it down. If you are not sure who the manufacturer is, then snap a photo and place a picture of it on our Questions Board. We will do our best to help you locate it.
David Sharff Architect, P.C.
15. The Fjord Stool: Love the fun shape and vivid color on these bar stools. These are investment bits, so be sure to select a colour that you won’t mess of.
Pure Design by Jerry Bussanmas
16. The Felix Stool: This modern stool joins the beatiful grain of walnut veneer with chrome legs, which makes it a versatile option.
17. The Radius Stool: I can not say it better than my colleague Lily Gahagen did in her description of the stool:”The chair of the stool hints up like a grin, which makes for a cozy seat — and also a happy looking chair.”
CB2
Vapor Bar Stool – $199
18. The Vapor Stool: This acrylic stool offers comfort for the rear without obstructing the view throughout the counter or bar. If space is tight, then these help maintain an open atmosphere in a space.
Jensen Architects
19. Bombo Bar Stool: This sculptural bar stool makes me smile, since it is kind of like an ice cream cone for you to perch atop like a spoonful of ice cream. Oh, and yes, it also has mad, super-luxurious Italian design.
IKEA
JULIUS Bar stool – $69.99
20. The Julius Stool: Simple and straightforward, the Julius feces from IKEA has more than ample cushioning and tucks right under the countertop. At $69.99, it is also a fantastic option if you’re on a tight budget.
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