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

I bought these after the 30 barstools I bought at Target fell apart under heavy use by my kids. I figured I had gotten exactly what Id paid for, so this time I decided to spend more on commercial grade stools that would (I hope) hold up for several years. I also wanted low backs that would not hit my counter, and I wanted them to swivel. These stools are very sturdy and were simple to assemble--just screwed the seat to the legs with a power drill and all 3 stools were done in 5 minutes. Shipping was also much quicker than the website predicted. They dont swivel easily, but after a few weeks of use they are loosening up a bit so I hope that continues. The seats are wide and nicely cushioned. Theyre very heavy, which is fine as my kids dont try to move them around as much as they did the old ones, which means less wear and tear on my wood floor. The feet are plastic and while they dont scratch the floor, they do drag and under the heavy weight of the stools will probably wear away at the floor over time, so I am on the hunt for some kind of protectors. The only major drawback is that it was very hard to tell what the finishes were really going to look like from the website, so they look different than I had hoped they would. The metal is darker and less shiny than I expected, and the seat vinyl has a basketweave design that I had not expected at all. Its a rather incongruous combination of a modern frame with an old-fashioned seat, but sending them back is not realistic so here they stay."..."  Read more

We've had these stools for about 2 months now...so far so good. They are heavy/sturdy and seem well-made. I don't know how easily the material cleans as we have not spilled anything on them as of yet. It's soft and doesn't seem to show any dirt...and certainly no wear-n-tear this early on. I really like the weight and the fact that they swivel smoothly. Like another reviewer had mentioned, we failed to take into account the height of our kitchen counter bar when designing our new kitchen...thus we were left purchasing these $$ bar stools. I will say though, that this quality is far superior to the other barstools we came across at the local box stores or the mall. Definitely good (heavy) quality."..."  Read more

Not many local stores carry tall kitchen counter stools. I needed stools to use with a 45" bar height kitchen counter. I researched several online sites and found Wayfair to have the best selection and lowest prices. The quality of my Tempo barstools is excellent. The seat diameter is 17" and the 3" padding is very comfortable!"..."  Read more