Counter Height Stools

 

Counter height stools are popular pieces of furniture these days. They range from simple to luxurious and can be found in practically any style, so matching or complimenting your décor won’t be a problem.

 

Uses for counter height stools

 

Counter height stools are made to slide under a standard counter. Since many kitchen islands and breakfast bars are counter height, it’s easy to see why these stools are so popular with homeowners.

 

Even if you don’t have an island or counter-height bar, the stools can be used in your kitchen. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a place to sit while you’re chopping vegetables, waiting for a pot to boil, or thumbing through a cookbook?

 

Counter height stools can turn any counter space into a dining area – great when you have a houseful of guests but don’t have enough seats at your dining and kitchen tables.

 

Counter height stools are also portable and fun, so they’re also often used in kids’ rooms and teens’ rooms.

 

Keep a few of the folding stools or the stackable stools in a closet and bring them out when you need extra seating for guests.

 

Different styles of counter height stools

 

These stools come with or without backs, with or without arms, and the frames can be constructed of metal, plastic, acrylic, or wood. A foot rest is another option you might want to consider.

 

Styles include retro, saddle-seat, round, square, Windsor, crossback, tulip, and ultra-modern scoop stools. Some of the stools swivel, and some fold up for easy storage.

 

Choose a stool with a bare seat, or one with a padded seat. You can also find counter height stools with both padded seats and padded backs. The padding can be covered with vinyl, leather, suede, faux suede, faux leather, cotton, or a cotton-poly fabric. Fabric-covered padded seats come in many colors and patterns.

 

All-wood counter height stools are usually made of pine, cherry, oak, or mahogany. They might be painted, lacquered, stained, or left natural. They can be found in numerous colors and finishes.

 

Metal stools usually have a finish in chrome, bronze, brushed steel, black wrought iron, or a lacquered or baked-on color.

 

Modern and contemporary counter stools are usually made of high-gloss plastic or acrylic. This type of stool is very easy to keep clean by wiping it down with a damp cloth.

 

How much do counter height stools cost?

 

Counter height stools vary widely in price. For example, a traditional round counter-height bar stool can be found for around $25 or less. Wooden saddle-seat stools start at around $40. a wooden saddle-seat stool with a rush seat will cost about $50, while a sleek scoop stool will cost around $60.

 

At the other end of the spectrum, a French-inspired fleur-de-lis cherry stool with a real leather seat will cost around $500.

 

Where to buy counter height stools

 

You can find a small selection of counter stools at most furniture stores. Some home décor shops also keep a few in stock. To see the largest collections of counter height stools, browse online.