12 Best Bar Stools (Review) In 2021

Our top choice from the best bar stools is Leopard Modern Square PU Leather Adjustable Bar Stools, and with this item, you get a set of two modern looking stools that swivel 360degrees. We reviewed the black PU leather finish, but it is available in many other colors.

The seat of this stool is made from foam and covered in PU leather. Its’ height can be adjusted with the airlift handle from 21.5 to 31.5 inches to match your counter height. The seatback measures 14.5 x 12 inches, so you get a small amount of support for your lower back. The base of the Leopard stool is made from polished chrome with a non-slip and no scratch rubber ring. You also get a small, basic footrest but this isn’t particularly comfortable to use, especially if you are not wearing shoes.

Leopard Shell Back Adjustable Swivel Bar Stools give you many of the same features as our best bar stool choice. Sold as a pack of two, these bar stools are designed with a shell-shaped design, which is quite attractive and more interesting than some of the more standard rectangular design.

The seat and back are made from foam and covered with faux leather, available in several different colors from black to bright orange. The back is 12 inches high and the widest point, at the top, is 17inches, so you may find it more comfortable than narrow options. These shell-back stools swivel 360degrees and are adjustable between 22.5 and 32.5inches. Unfortunately, as with the other Leopard stool, the footrest is a chrome metal bar, so not very comfy.

If you are looking for a more traditional design for your bar stools, then the Cambridge Cushion from Angel Line is worth considering. These are easy to put together and surprisingly comfortable to sit on, even though there is no back support.

These bar stools are made from wooden frames, with a footrest running around the bottom of the stool, and the padded cushion is made from PVC, which makes it very easy to clean. The nailhead trim on the cushions gives them an authentic feel. As the height cannot be altered and the top of the seat measures just 24 inches high, so you should check your counter height before buying these counter stools. If you do choose them, you can be confident that you have great quality, sturdy product.

Halter Adjustable Height Bar Stool Seat is available in five different colors and is easily adjusted with the airlift system. You simply use the handle to smoothly raise or lower the seat to heights of between 24.8 and 32.6inches.

The ergonomic features of this bar stool include the mid-back design and the curved footrest that encourage appropriate posture, however, the seat does not provide much cushioning so it’s not overly comfy for long periods of sitting. The Halter is a relatively durable piece of furniture, made with reinforced fabric and a steel base that has a protective layer to prevent scratches on the floor.

With the Mecor Metal Bar Stools, you get a set of four matching seats with a height of 30inches. While they are not adjustable in terms of size, the backrest can be removed, making it more versatile and easier to stack for storage.

These metal frame bar stools are made from steel, with pyramid chair legs and anti-slip feet giving it a very sturdy base. The seat measures 12 x 12 inches and the ergonomically designed back has a height of 16inches, making it one of the best bar stools to support your whole back. The Mecor stools are heavy-duty products that are weather-resistant and highly durable, but you won’t get any padding on the seat top.

The Poly and Bark Trattoria Metal Bar Counter Stools are another metal and wood design option. They come in a set of four and are made with iron frames and solid elm wood seats. There is no adjustability or ergonomic features with these bar stools; they sit permanently at 30inches high, but they can be stacked if you want to save storage space.

These trattoria bar stools are designed to give you an authentic French bistro appearance, but they come in different colors if you want to brighten your kitchen up a bit more. The non-marking feet won’t cause any damage to your floor, and they can be used inside or outside. No assembly is required for the Poly & Bark seats.

The Christopher Knight Home Dax Barstools are designed to suit minimalist home décor, with curved seats and sleek straight legs. The metal frame gives you a high level of durability and sturdiness, and the black finish complements the leather look chairs.

The seat height of these stools is 30inches, which can’t be adjusted, and the whole stool is 37inches tall, so you get a low back of just 7inches. While this may give you a degree of comfort, it is not high enough to support your back. To help with your posture and comfort, there is a foot rail that runs around 75% of the frame. The Home Dax upholstery is faux leather with a dark brown snakeskin style finish.

Yongchuang 26″ Metal Barstools have a more industrial feel to them, so you may not want them for your home bar but would work better for events or modern commercial bars. The stools we reviewed measure 26inches tall, but they are also available in 24 and 30-inch models to suit different counter heights.

With these products, you get lightweight metal frames, supported by an X-brace and equipped with rubber foot caps. The seat itself is made from wood, and there is a very low backrest (less than 7inches), so it is not the best in terms of comfort. This backrest can be removed for easy stacking and storing.

Our premium pick for the best bar stools comes from Costway. COSTWAY Bar Stools have wooden frames, and the cushions are well padded with leather upholstery which gives you a good degree of comfort.

The vintage look on these chairs will work well at home or in a bistro environment and can be easily cleaned with a quick wipe. The seat swivels 360degrees and the curved backrest comes up to your mid-back. At the base of the wooden frame, there are rubber, non-marking feet, and a foot ring for added support and comfort. The seat height of the Costway stools is 29inches, and this cannot be changed so before you rush to buy this best bar stool, check your counter measurements.

The Boraam Augusta Barstool comes with just one item per pack, instead of the usual packs of two or four. This bar stool takes a while to assemble and gives you a solid wood frame plus a padded foam seat with faux leather upholstery. This seat can swivel 360degrees, and the flared legs plus 360 footrest enhances the stability of the furniture.

With the Boraam bar stool, you get a leather and wood backrest that is 13inches high, so you get a reasonable amount of support although the height and the backrest cannot be adjusted in any way.

For a vintage look, the Lokkhan Industrial Bar Stool is a strong contender. The frame is made from a black metal pipe and is fully welded, so the only assembly required is to screw the seat on the top. The base of the frame has a footrest ring and plastic foot caps to prevent any scratching.

The seat is made from 5cm thick foam and covered with leather, giving you a comfortable pad to sit on. There is no backrest, but the height can be adjusted between 21.5 and 25.6inches and you can swivel 360degrees. The adjustment is made manually by loosening a nut, instead of a simple lever.

Our best value pick from the best bar stools is the Winstone Square Stool, which is available in three different wood finishes. This is a no-frills product made from solid wood with a square frame and a wooden seat. The seat is 29-inches in height with no adjustable parts or backrest, but there are multiple foot rails around the legs for further support. There are no rubber or plastic pads on the base of the legs, so you will need to take care of which floor surface you place them on.

These bar stools come fully assembled, so there is no DIY effort required. These are some of the best bar stools available if you are looking for an affordable, sturdy option.