Best Bar Stools for Kitchen Islands

Bar stools turn a kitchen island into the most used seat in the house. The right stool should be comfortable for long breakfasts, sized to your bench and easy to clean.

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Our picks

• Balmer: a softly curved, wraparound back and cushioned seat, in olive green or ivory textured fabric with black, dark or natural timber-look frames.
• Mosman: fully upholstered in sage green, white or olive green for a clean, coordinated look.
• Nicole: a timber frame with a beige fabric seat in natural, walnut or black.
• Murphy: a simple, modern stool with a curved back at a lower price.

Get the height right

Leave about 25 to 30cm between the seat and the underside of the bench. Check each stool’s Measurements tab, and read our bar stool height guide.

How many stools?

Allow about 60cm of bench per stool, so a 1.8m island fits three.

Match your kitchen

Repeat a finish from the kitchen: black frames with black tapware, natural frames with timber shelves, or olive green to add colour to a white kitchen.

Common questions

How high should a bar stool be?

Leave about 25 to 30cm between the top of the seat and the underside of the bench.

How many bar stools fit at an island?

Allow about 60cm per stool. A 1.8m island usually fits three stools.

Are upholstered bar stools practical?

Yes. Textured fabrics hide marks and are comfortable for longer sits. Spot clean spills quickly.

See it in the showroom, or have it delivered

Everything we sell is brand new in the box, priced at up to 80% off RRP and covered by a 1-year warranty. Visit our showroom at 65A Grange Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192 (Opposite Moorabbin DFO on Grange Road), open all 7 days: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm. We deliver Australia-wide, with delivery from $40 priced by distance, and Afterpay and Zip are available. Clearance stock is limited, so once a piece sells out it is gone. Questions? Call 03 8522 2115 or 0421 768 052.