This product is listed as a counter height bar stool. Its own drawing marks the seat at 28 in. Under a standard 36 in kitchen counter that leaves 8 in of knee room, which is below the 10 in to 12 in most people find comfortable and enough to make the stool unusable for a meal.

Twenty eight inches is the bottom of the bar height band. It belongs under a top of about 38 in to 40 in, which is a home bar, a raised island ledge or a tall pub table. We publish 28 in and describe it as a bar stool, because that is what the maker measured.

What a barrel back does

The shell wraps round the sides rather than stopping at your spine, so it holds you when you turn to talk to someone rather than letting you slide off the edge. On an armless stool that curve is doing the job an arm would.

Read the seat height

Twenty eight inches to the seat, 33 in overall, a 15 in square cushion and a bar 7.5 in from the floor. The range printed alongside it is 35 in to 43 in, but only the upper half of that works with a 28 in seat.

The bar under your feet

Seven and a half inches from the floor, 20.5 in below the seat. That is a long drop, more than published footrest guidance suggests, so taller sitters will find it more natural than shorter ones.

Frame, joint and foot

A continuous bent tube rather than four separate legs, welded where it meets the shell, with a pad on each runner end. A sled frame spreads the load along the floor instead of into four points, which is easier on soft flooring.

Bar height, for tops of about 38 in to 40 in.

Curved round the sides of the seat.

Polyester over elastic sponge.

A continuous bent tube, not four legs.

Across the front of the frame.

The manufacturer's stated maximum load.

Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.

Where a 28 in seat belongs.

A grey shell on a matching frame.

A sled frame spreads the load.

What we stand behind

• The 15 in by 15 in seat, the 28 in seat height, the 33 in overall height, the 7.5 in footrest, the 19.5 in by 18 in base and the 330 lb capacity all come from this listing's own drawing.
• The listing's title calls this a counter height stool. Its own drawing marks a 28 in seat, which is bar height, so we describe it as a bar stool.
• The maker's printed range of 35 in to 43 in is wide. At 35 in a 28 in seat leaves 7 in of knee room, so only the upper part of that range is usable.
• The footrest sits 20.5 in below the seat, which is a longer drop than published guidance recommends for a bar height stool.
• Ships from our United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.

Will these fit a 36 inch kitchen counter?

Not comfortably. A 28 in seat leaves 8 in of knee room there. Aim for a top of about 38 in to 40 in.

Why does the listing say counter height?

The wording in the title does not match the maker's own drawing, which marks a 28 in seat. We publish the drawing.

How wide is the seat?

Fifteen inches square, which is compact. The barrel back adds to the feeling of space without adding footprint.

How do I clean the fabric?

Vacuum the weave and blot spills with a barely damp cloth. No cleaning code is published, so avoid solvents.