Barstools

My main objectives, when STARTING my bar stool search, were to find bar stool that matched my decor, had a clean/contemporary look, and didn't cost an arm and and leg.I went to a local barstool store and quickly discovered that most bar stools were uncomfortable. The cusions are very soft and provide no support at all. Sit on the stool for more than a few minutes and it feels like you are sitting on a bare wood barstool. The back supports are not angled correctly, forcing you to hunch or otherwise sit in an uncomfortable position. Most back supports are also the wrong hieght so they dig into your lower back when you lean back. The bar stools that are in the $100-$200 price range are really cheap. So, after spending about two hours testing bar stool, this New Rochelle barstool was the clear winner. The cusion is thick and supportive. The back is angled perfectly and is rounded so it kind of "hugs" you. The price is in the higher-mid range. Assembly of the bar stool war very simple, but it would have been nice if instructions were included.The only issues I have are: ALL bar stools are over-pricedThere were no assembly instructionsThe only reason that I don't give it a 5-star rating is because I wanted a more modern look and bar stool prices are too high - all bar stools, not just this one. But, I did get each bar stool for [$] less than what the local shop was selling it for."..."  Read more

We've had these stools about a month, with daily use at the kitchen island by kids and adults. They are wonderful, and we couldn't be happier! Ours are the dark cherry seats and black bases. What we like: - solid build, with thick wood, sturdy legs, and strong plastic floor guards. There's not a wobble in these babies! - quality wood and staining - they swivel, but not willy-nilly; the kids, therefore, aren't constantly spinning and wearing on them, but with a little push, anyone can swivel to get the seating "just right" - comfortable; we weren't sure how comfy wood seats would be with no padding, but these are quite comfortable for the kids, an average size woman, and a big guy - classy look with clean lines, no back to interfere with or bump into the countertop There's simply nothing we don't like! We had some question about the difference between this stool and the higher-priced Holland Misha stool. The Misha has more seating and color options, but after talking with Wayfair, we half expected that the difference was the swivel. This stool mentions warranty info for the swivel mechanim, but neither we nor the Wayfair were sure about that after trying to compare the two. So for the record, this stool *does* swivel 360*. The stools come fully assembled, ready to use right out of the box. All in all, these are classy, well-made stools we would buy again and heartily recommend."..."  Read more

Like most people I bought one first to check it out, then bought three more. They are not that difficult to put together, but with allen wrenches everything takes a bit longer and power tools wouldn't work as well in this case anyway. They are larger than they appear - the cushion seems to be at least 16" in diameter, but I have not measured it. This extra size makes it feel oh-so-comfy. We bought these to be used at a breakfast bar opposite the kitchen island. When not in use they tuck neatly under the counter so don't really take up that much room. We had thought about getting stools with backs on them, but were glad we didn't since swiveling would cause the back to smash into the counter and we are the kind of people who really like to swivel. I am pretty sure it would be hard to beat these stools in the comfort category. Good height for average size people to just "slide on". The little footies are covered with a plastic coating so they won't scratch wood floors, but just in case we added some of those little sticky pads anyway. All Bar Stools is a great place to buy stools - we got them for the best price here."..."  Read more

My kids love the chair, so I am keeping the one I bought and you can't beat the price. I only bought one to see if it would work. Wanted something that could be used interchangeably between a regular kitchen height counter and an extra tall counter. We have two different height counters in our basement. Needed something that could be at the 26" height and at a 33" height. The website says the seat goes up to 33" height. Mine was at 31" and when you sit on it, it goes down to 30 inches. I think that drop in height is common for all air lift stools. So, keep that in mind when ordering these and you will be fine. Also, some people complained about the depth of the seat. The seat curves in the front, but at the deepest portion, it is about 16 inches."..."  Read more