What are the two bar stool heights?

A standard bar stool will sit around 29 to 32 inches high, and extra-tall bar stools will sit around 33 to 36 inches high. To ensure the best fit for your space, measure the height of the bar or table you want to accent. Shop a wide selection of bar stools on 1stDibs.

What are counter height bar stools?

Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.

What is a counter height stool?

A counter height stool is a stool that measures approx. 24 to 27 inches in height, at the seat level. Counter height stools are taller than chairs and are generally designed to go with counter height tables. They can be used in different settings, including counters, dining rooms, coffee tables, bars, restaurants and salons. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage counter height stools.

What is the height of a bar stool?

The height of a bar stool is typically around 28 to 38 inches tall. This is because bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so bar stools need to be under this height in order to provide ample leg room.

What is the difference between bar stools and counter stools?

The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.

Are bar stools taller than counter stools?

Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.

How tall should counter and bar stools be?

Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.

Counter Height Bar Stools

Woven Rush Counter Stools

Bertu Counter

Counter Stool Walnut And Leather

Solid Wood Stool

Mid Century Counter Stool

Bar Footrest

French Counter

Set Of 3 Counter Stools

Craftassociates Counter Height Stool, Modern Counter Height Stool, Metal, Leathe

$1,250 / item

Craftassociates Counter Height Stool, Modern Counter Height Stool, Metal, Leathe

By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Counter Height Stool, Modern counter height stool, metal, leather These metal counter height stools in Leather for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcraf...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Walnut Counter Height Cicely Stools

$1,550 / item

Walnut Counter Height Cicely Stools

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

We offer these stools in bar height (with foot rests) or dining height, however this pricing is for our counter height.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Butcher Block and Aluminum Counter Height Stool

$1,350

Butcher Block and Aluminum Counter Height Stool

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Butcher block and aluminum counter height stool, one only.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Upgrade your patio or garden with this outdoor counter height stool and enjoy the beauty of nature in comfort and style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

$2,450 / item

Modern Walnut Wood and Green Velvet Essex Counter Height Stool

Located in New York, NY

The Essex Counter Height combines the natural elegance of walnut wood with the luxurious softness of velvet upholstery, creating a seating piece that adds both style and comfort to a...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Tolix Genuine Hand-Made in France Pair Counter Height Stools Powdered-Coated

$358 / set

Tolix Genuine Hand-Made in France Pair Counter Height Stools Powdered-Coated

Located in Highwood, IL

Tolix Pair of Counter Height Stools in a Powder-coated bright Yellow.

Category

2010s French Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Khwarizmi Black Leather and Walnut Counter Height Stools

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Examples of customizations that are available: counter or bar height, leather options, wood species, and stitch colour.

Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

$475Sale Price|50% Off

Pair of Mid Century Industrial Counter Height Stools

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century industrial stools feature original painted steel bases, bentwood seat and adjustable height back.  Dimensions: 16w 19.25d 34h 20.5sh Condition: The metal ba...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Linen Slip Covered Counter Height Stools with Solid White Oak Legs & Brass Foot

$1,390 / item

Linen Slip Covered Counter Height Stools with Solid White Oak Legs & Brass Foot

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Kate Linen Slip Covered Counter Height Stool This linen slipcovered dining chair is a stylish and comfortable addition to any kitchen or bar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

$7,425 / set

Pair of Retro Style Counter Height Stools With Solid Wood Frames

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

Dimensions: Barstool: 22.8" W x 21.6" D x 39.3" H - Seat Height 31.5" Counter Stool: 22.8" W x 21.6" D x 37.4" H - Seat Height 27.5" Contact us to enquire about COM/COL production, r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Four Counter-Height Swivel Stools, Pigeon Leather, Brown Brass by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser

Located in Bangkok, TH

Lead-time 12 weeks This chair model is available to order in either dining-table height, counter-height, and bar-height. There are stool and swivel version available.

Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools

Brass

Unavailable

H 24 in Dm 18 in

Turquoise Counter Stools

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This set of three counter height stools have been recently upholstered in a Duralee multicolored, high durability fabric.

Category

2010s American Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in

Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool This Modern White Oak Bar Stool - The Cicely is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the ...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

$309

H 33.08 in Dm 16.15 in

Midcentury Bar Stool, Czechoslovakia 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Good original condicion Made in Czechoslovakia 1970s Seat diameter 31 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tam Counter Stool 4 Legs, Walnut Wood

$3,326 / item

H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 14.97 in

Tam Counter Stool 4 Legs, Walnut Wood

By Caterina Moretti

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

The Tam family doesn't stop evolving, its 65 cm high version is now also available on four legs; detail that visually reinterprets the relationship between the organic shape of the s...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Clarkester Counter Stool Walnut Black

$494 / item

H 40 in W 18 in D 18 in

Clarkester Counter Stool Walnut Black

Located in Cincinnati, US

A perfect mix of Scandinavian inspiration and industrial flare that cohesively come together to make a statement piece which embodies simplicity, functionality and elegance. The ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

$1,850 / item

H 36 in W 15 in D 18.5 in

Bertu Stool, Cicely Wood Back Counter Stool, White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

These Wood Back Cicely Counter Stool are beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

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$5,650

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Materials

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Gorgeous Wall HangingDisplay Shelf by Phillip Lloyd Powell

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Amazing wall mounted shelf hand crafted in black walnut by Phillip Powell. Signature dovetailed edges and choice walnut stand in contrast with the grass cloth backing. Sculptural she...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Counter Height Bar Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of counter height bar stools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, all counter height bar stools available were constructed with great care. Find 42 antique and vintage counter height bar stools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 66 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Counter height bar stools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of counter height bar stools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial counter height bar stools are of considerable interest. Some counter height bar stools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller counter height bar stools, measuring 12 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made counter height bar stools over the years, but those made by Greta de Parry, Jonathan Nesci and Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Counter Height Bar Stools?

Prices for counter height bar stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, counter height bar stools begin at $275 and can go as high as $25,970, while the average can fetch as much as $1,573.

Finding the Right Stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone.

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool.

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.

Questions About Counter Height Bar Stools

What are the two bar stool heights?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A standard bar stool will sit around 29 to 32 inches high, and extra-tall bar stools will sit around 33 to 36 inches high. To ensure the best fit for your space, measure the height of the bar or table you want to accent. Shop a wide selection of bar stools on 1stDibs.
What are counter height bar stools?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.
What is a counter height stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A counter height stool is a stool that measures approx. 24 to 27 inches in height, at the seat level. Counter height stools are taller than chairs and are generally designed to go with counter height tables. They can be used in different settings, including counters, dining rooms, coffee tables, bars, restaurants and salons. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage counter height stools.
What is the height of a bar stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The height of a bar stool is typically around 28 to 38 inches tall. This is because bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so bar stools need to be under this height in order to provide ample leg room.
What is the difference between bar stools and counter stools?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
Are bar stools taller than counter stools?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
How tall should counter and bar stools be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.

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