Counter stools usually have a seat height of 24 to 27 inches and are intended to be used under a standard ... Nico Bar Stool. Steel stool with walnut seat. From $599 at Greta de Parry: 800-494 ...

Counter-height stools are usually 24 to 27 inches tall for a counter that’s about 35 to 39 inches tall. True bar stools, on the other hand, measure 28 to 33 inches tall and work best for bars ...

You might think they're the same thing, but bar stools and counter stools are subtly different, and knowing how will help you avoid buying the wrong ones ...