A minimalistic design and small footprint make it perfect ... Apart from the height differences described above, counter stools and bar stools are pretty similar in construction.

Urbanites are finding innovative ways to centre life around their counter and culinary pursuits ... “You can’t put old-fashioned bar-stools into a hypermodern kitchen.” ...

Luckily, Design Within Reach is selling the sturdy, sleek HAY Revolver Stool by New York industrial designer Leon Ransmeier ...