Counter Stool

There are a few counter stool maternity wards to keep in mind, especially if you need a stool that will grow up without internal conflicts in either a daytime kitchen counter breakfast bar environment or an evening basement bar or den culture. Hillsdale, Southern Enterprises, Powell, Eurostyle and Standard Furniture are good places to start.

You’ll want to choose some siblings right away – naturally two or three counter stools adjust better than one alone. For counter use, it may be worthwhile to select a genetic code of “extra tall”, but standard “bar height” is okay if you plan to allow your stools to saunter around the game room or cheer on the players around your pool table in the family room. Counter stool’s cousins, spectator stools, might also be a consideration. Just bear in mind that they are bred for fun and games.

Should you train an old Bar Stool or get a fresh Counter Stool?

That depends on you. Will the home atmosphere provide a stable environment for your bar stool to develop, and do you have the time and patience to train it? If you’re starting with a remodeled kitchen or refurbishing a previously unfinished basement I suggest going for a fledgling stool. There are many online delivery services that are quite painless for first timers.

Here are a list of stools that have been specifically bred as counter stools so training and adaptation will be easy:

1. Bertoia Wire Counter Stool

This modern counter stool is brilliantly designed. It is a quality reproduction of the original 1950s design by Harry Bertoia, an artist, sculptor, and jewelry maker. It is a strong piece and, due to its curvaceous shape, is comfy despite having been bent and welded from steel rods. It has a triple chrome plated steel frame and won’t complain even if you put it outdoors.

Specs: Made entirely by hand of chrome steel rods bent into a wire mesh, overall dimensions: 36″ H x 21″ W x 22″ D, Seat Height 24″, stain and weather resistant leatherette seat pad in black, white or red

2. Furgus Bar Counter Stool

This is a playful baby stool. It likes to adjust itself with its gas lift and loves to swivel completely around. It’s easily trained to sit at a high table or counter and is known for acting respectable when there are guests. It remains awake part of the night because it is, after all, part “bar stool”, but don’t worry too much. It awakens just after coffee and enjoys a hearty morning breakfast with the family.

Specs: Black/Chrome, White/Chrome, or Red/Chrome, leatherette seat; chromed steel base and footrest, gas lift and swivel, 14.5″w x 17.5″d x 26″-35″h x 23″-32″sh