Shop the best bar and counter-height stools out there. Choose from modern and stylish options that swivel, come in sets, and have backrests for comfort.

Stephanie Bertha, co-founder of Bar Stool Comforts, explains, "Bar stools typically have a seat height of 30" (76 cm), which means they accompany a counter or table that is 42" (107 cm) high.

Counter-height stools range from 24 to 26 inches tall. Bar-height stools (or pub stools) are 28 to 32 inches tall. Extra-tall barstools are rare. Most people have counter or bar height.

So a counter stool seat would range in height from 20-27 inches, using the 9-13 inches standard clearance. Bar stools are typically what you see at a bar or with a pub table.

Counter-height stools are usually 24 to 27 inches tall for a counter that’s about 35 to 39 inches tall. True bar stools, on the other hand, measure 28 to 33 inches tall and work best for bars ...

Bar stools are usually a little bit higher than kitchen counters, so the best solution is to lower your stools by cutting them down to height. By Timothy Dahl Published: Jun 13, 2016 2:27 PM EDT ...

Set of Two 26″ Saddle Counter Height Bar Stools, $284, original price: $316. These low, saddle seat, counter height bar stools from Target are perfect for a slightly shorter counter.

A shopping writer’s favorite new piece of furniture is the counter-height, bouclé bar stools from Wayfair that have transformed their island into a workstation during the day and bar top at night.

The best bar stools and counter stools are stylish, sturdy, and—most importantly—comfy. Shop 20 bar stools that will make a great addition to your kitchen.