Leather Bar Stools With Backs

Buy the best leather bar stools with backs selected and recommended by interior designers. By Emily Hilton.

Leather bar stools with backs can make a suitable seating choice for going around islands and tables in your kitchen or dining room. But they can also work for sitting around bars while you’re enjoying a nightcap or a few glasses of wine with friends. Having a back on your barstool gives you a more comfortable seat with back support for longer sitting times. And many designs don’t have arms, which makes it easier to push your bar stools out of the way and access them.  

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Leather Bar Stools With Backs

Buying Guide

In general, bar stools with backs should be around 28” to 32” tall from the floor to the seat, depending on how high the tabletop is. It’s always ideal to leave 9 to 13 inches or so between your seat and the bottom of your table for maximum comfort when sitting down. So, if your counter happens to be 42 inches high, a bar stool that’s about 30 inches would work just fine.

Alternatively, some leather bar stools with backs feature an adjustable height which may come in handy especially if multiple people of different heights intend on using it. This way, both adults and children can all sit comfortably at nearly the same level. You also won’t have to worry about whether your leather bar stools with backs are the right height for your new bar table or not.

There are lots of different styles of leather bar stools with backs. Some of the most popular options are stools with a monochrome leather seat, tufted upholstery, nails along the sides of the back, a leather seat but a wooden back, and even leather bar stools with armrests.

You can also choose between leather bar stools with footrests and those without.

The wisest thing is to look for a leather bar stool with back that matches both your interior style and other finishes already present elsewhere in that room.

When it comes to deciding between leather or wooden barstools, your decision is based on a few factors, including personal preference. Leather is more suitable for barstool usage due to its durability and longevity. In fact, it’s suitable for most spaces, from home kitchens to bustling bars. Leatehr barstools are also designed with messy environments in mind.

Additionally, leather is designed for intense usage and is resistant to fading, staining, and scratching, making it absolutely practical and low maintenance. This is why it is the recommended choice for high-traffic homes such as those with lots of children and pets.

Wooden bar stools, on the other hand, are appreciated for their aesthetics. That's not to say that they are not durable or long-lasting, but just that they give the room a cozier and more traditional appearance. So depending on the type of interior you have, you can opt for leather or wooden barstools. For a more contemporary look, opt for leather, and for a more traditional setting, wood would be the right choice.

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