In an open plan room the island is the thing you look at from the sofa. Tall stool backs cut across it, and three or four in a row turn a clean counter into a fence.

These stand 29 in overall against a 24 in seat, so the back rises about 5 in. From across the room you see the counter, not a line of chair backs, and you still get something to lean on.

How low it sits

Twenty nine inches to the top of the back against a 24 in seat. Push them in and the backs sit below most 36 in counters, which keeps the worktop line unbroken.

Measured, and matched to a counter

The drawing prints the counter range it is for, 35 in to 39 in, alongside the 24 in seat. The footrest sits 7 in up and the legs splay to 20 in front to back, which is what keeps a low backed stool from tipping.

Why 120 degrees

The maker marks the angle between seat and back at 120 degrees. That is an open, slightly reclined angle rather than a right angle, which is why a back this short still does something useful.

For counters of 35 in to 39 in.

The back rises about 5 in above the seat.

Open and slightly reclined, per the maker.

Breathable cream fabric over sponge.

Splayed and braced with a footrest rail.

Also given as 150 kg on the manufacturer's icon.

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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.

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A back that stays below the counter line.

Enough back for a short sit, not a formal chair.

Cream fabric against walnut timber.

What we stand behind

• The 24 in seat height, the 29 in overall height and the 7 in footrest come from this listing's own drawing.
• The title says 24 inch and the drawing agrees.
• Capacity is given as 330 lb in the text and 150 kg on the manufacturer's icon. Those are the same figure in different units.
• The colour field on this listing reads Brown, which describes the legs rather than the fabric. The fabric in the photographs is cream.
• Ships from our United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.

How much back support is there?

The back rises about 5 in above the seat at a 120 degree angle. It is a place to lean rather than a full backrest.

What counter height suits them?

The maker marks 35 in to 39 in. Under a 36 in counter the 24 in seat leaves 12 in of knee room.

Will they tuck under the counter?

Mostly. At 29 in overall they slide under a 36 in counter until the seat front meets the cabinet, and nothing stands proud of the worktop.

How do I clean the faux linen?

Vacuum it, then blot spills with a barely damp cloth working inward. No cleaning code is published, so test somewhere hidden.