Choosing Bar Stools for Your Space
Getting the height right is one of the first considerations when choosing a bar stool. Bar-height stools are designed for higher counters and bar tables, with many designs sitting around 75–80cm at the seat. Aim for approximately 25–30cm between the stool seat and the underside of the surface, and always measure your counter before choosing. If you are seating a standard kitchen island or counter, explore our Kitchen Stools instead. These have a lower seat height designed to work with standard counter-height surfaces.
Bar Stools with Backs or Backless Designs
How you use the space can help determine the right form. Bar stools with backrests provide additional support and can suit spaces where people sit for longer, while backless stools create a lower visual profile and may tuck more easily beneath the counter. Also consider the width of each stool and the space available along the counter. Allowing enough room between seats makes it easier to sit, turn and move without the arrangement feeling crowded.
Timber, Leather and Upholstered Bar Stools
Material gives bar seating much of its character. Timber bar stools introduce natural grain and warmth, while leather and upholstered seats bring softness and texture. Mixed-material designs can create contrast through combinations of timber, steel and upholstery, allowing the stools to connect with other materials within the space. For a particular approach to timber craftsmanship, explore our Bentwood Stools. You can also discover stools alongside tables, chairs and benches in Huset’s wider Dining Furniture collection.
Explore Bar Stools at Huset
Explore bar stools online or visit our Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne to experience selected designs, materials and finishes. Comparing seat height, proportions and support can be particularly useful when choosing a stool. If there is a particular design you would like to see, contact our team before visiting to confirm its current showroom availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
The right height depends on your counter or bar table. Bar-height stools commonly have a seat height around 75–80cm. Aim for approximately 25–30cm between the stool seat and the underside of the surface, and always check the dimensions of both before choosing.
The main difference is seat height. Kitchen or counter stools are designed for standard kitchen islands and counters, while bar stools have a higher seat designed for taller counters and bar tables.
Measure from the floor to the underside of your counter or bar surface. Then choose a stool that leaves approximately 25–30cm between the seat and the underside of the surface. Check the individual product dimensions, as seat heights vary between designs.
A backrest can provide additional support, particularly when the stool is used for longer periods. Backless bar stools have a more compact visual profile and can be easier to tuck beneath a counter. The right choice depends on how the seating will be used and the amount of space available.
This depends on the usable length of the counter and the width of each stool. Allow enough space between stools for people to sit and move comfortably. Wider designs or stools with arms will generally require more space.
Huset’s collection includes bar stools in materials such as timber, leather and upholstery, alongside designs that combine materials. Consider how the stool relates to your counter, cabinetry and surrounding furniture as well as how it will be used.
Selected bar stools can be viewed at Huset’s Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne. As showroom displays change, contact the Huset team before visiting if there is a particular stool or finish you would like to see.
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