Cool Bar Stools

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Jainil Adjustable Height Swivel Bar Stool

Transparent Bar Stool

Orren Ellis

These rotating cool barstools are defined by their dynamic, sweeping silhouettes, reflective chrome steel materials, and clear acrylic surfaces. Eye-catching and undeniably modern, its gas-lift mechanism makes the stool adjustable from bar to dining table height.

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Bar Stool for Your Pub

Orren Ellis

Fabricated in an acrylic frame with a rich wood finish, these cool bar stools give off a fascinating vibe. The seat is upholstered in faux leather, offered in six colors, and is supported by a metal swivel column and base.

Designer Advice:

With its strong character and eclectic midcentury aesthetic, this piece will be a great addition to modern industrial-style and contemporary interiors. We recommend using these stools in compact bar setups and small kitchens to balance off their narrow proportions. You can protect the acrylic material from wear and tear by applying an anti-scratch coating on its surface.

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Topower American Antique Industrial Round Bottom Adjustable Height Cafe Coffee Retro Vintage Stylish Water Pipe Design Pub Kitchen Bar Stool (Silver, Wooden Top)

Industrial Vintage Stool

Quanzhou Huian Jincheng Hardware Machinery Co., Ltd

These unique barstools will definitely steal the spotlight with their eccentric aesthetic. Its round seat is made of pinewood, while the hydrant-inspired adjustable leg and base are fabricated in metal, available in three antiqued paint finishes.

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Wicker Bar Stool

Celebrate warm sunshine and pristine beaches with these cool counter stools made of rattan. Its latticed barrel-type low back and full base design highlight the beauty of natural materials while its linen-upholstered seat provides the perfect amount of comfort.

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Luxurious in a chic, casual way, these pieces would look perfect in coastal and tropical-style bar patios and modern kitchens. For a playful and eclectic vibe, we recommend pairing it with a colorful pillow. Or if you’re feeling more adventurous, its loose beige cushion can easily be changed and reupholstered with your own choice of fabric.

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Surreal Bar Stool

Orren Ellis

Never run out of unique bar stool ideas with this sculptural acrylic piece. Its graceful form and cutout detail are further accentuated by its integrated LED light which can be set or gradually changed according to your preference.

$184.99

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Throw the most stylish party in your garden or place it in the pool. Or you can give your basement bar an ultramodern twist with these babies. With its multifunctional aspect, you can also treat this both as additional seating and an accent lamp on days when you want to play up the mood in your home.

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S Shaped Stool

Wade Logan®

With sleek and modern visuals, these cool stools feature a continuous organic outline connecting the low back and seat to the built-in footrest. Crafted with a metal frame, it is upholstered in leather with an engineered wood substrate.

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Origami Bar Stool

Coming in 14 bright and neutral colors, these quirky bar stools have paper-like thicknesses with undeniable stability. The seat and back are made of powder-coated steel with laser cut lines giving them a dynamic, folded impression.

Designer Advice:

A statement piece in modern and contemporary interiors, you can take more advantage of its vibrant appeal by getting multiple stools in various colors. For added comfort, we recommend placing a loose seat cushion, either in the same color for tone-on-tone consistency or in a contrasting or patterned scheme to give your home a modern eclectic vibe.

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Bar Stool for Sports Fans

Holland Bar Stool

Available in 170 designs, these college basketball-inspired cool bar stools will definitely lift your school spirit! It has a polished steel frame with a round vinyl-upholstered seat in school colors and is printed with the team’s mascot.

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Z Style Stool

Orren Ellis

A cool bar stool with an ultramodern appeal, this piece features a full straight back with a sweeping seat and frame. The footrest and stylish ring base are made of polished metal that strikingly contrasts with the leather upholstery.

Designer Advice:

Sold in sets of two, you can either use these stools for your kitchen island or to furnish a compact apartment. For the latter, we highly recommend pairing the stools with a sleek polished metal-framed two-seater bar table with a black or clear glass top.

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Buying Guide

Kitchens these days double up as hubs for impromptu shindigs and family gatherings. So, the seating around your center island or your bar counter need not be purely utilitarian.

Instead, modern homes can use an eclectic mix of colors, shapes and sizes to create a vibrant setting in the kitchen, with the seating being the focal point. Think cool bar stools that bend the rules. Ones that are stylish, funny, futuristic, a tad quirky maybe. But easy to whiz in and out of.

If you are still using those old, frumpy bar stools, then now’s the time to swap them. And here are some tips to help you with the selection.

How many bar stools can fit in my space?

Ensure that there’s at least a foot of space between two stools. If the counter can accommodate only three, then so be it. At least the stools will serve the purpose that they were intended for in the first place.

There’s nothing more ungainly than a row of closely crammed bar stools in a small space. Not only will your guests be jostling for elbow room, but the functionality of the stool will also be severely limited. If you intend to use the island for food prep, you’ll thank yourself for being generous with the available space.

Low back or backless stools are perfect if the seating will mainly be used for entertaining guests. If opting for seats with a high back, ensure that the top of the backrest is not more than four inches above the countertop.

What's the right height for bar stools?

The term ‘bar stool’ these days is used to generalize just about all types of kitchen seating options. So, it’s important that you measure the kitchen island or the bar to narrow down on a stool that’s the right height for it.

Counter stools are 24 to 26 inches tall and are meant to be paired with standard-sized kitchen counters that are 36 inches tall.
Bar stools are 30 inches tall and are normally paired with 42-inch-high bar counters or pub tables.
Spectator stools or stadium stools are 36 inches tall and are paired with 48-inch high counters or islands.

Then there are height-adjustable stools that can be moved around home and paired with multiple surfaces.

What are the different designs of cool bar stools?

The best part about cool bar stools is that there are no rules. From leggy stools, that resemble women’s legs to motorbike stools for man caves, there are tons of creative eye-catching options.

How to style with cool bar stools?

If you have a rustic kitchen, industrial-styled stools with metal and distressed wood construction are a great choice.
You can opt for chrome finish for modern or contemporary kitchens.
A normal backless stool with the seat shaped like a bottle top, for example, looks amazing.
If you prefer something more conventional, like solid wood, then you can design the stools like individual pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. When not in use, these can interlink with each other to form a single bench styled seating surface.
While picking cushions or upholstery, look for removable ones that can easily be washed. Leather, might be pricier than the rest. But blends with almost any type of décor.