Bar stools are the furniture for places where people meet without sitting down: kitchen counters, home bars, kitchen islands. Eichholtz bar stools combine upholstered seats in velvet and leather with frames made of brass and stainless steel, from swivel models with backrests to simple stools.
Determining the seat height for the counter
There should be 27 to 30 centimeters between the seat surface and the bottom edge of the counter. This determines your choice: Kitchen islands are usually 90 to 95 centimeters high, and bar stools with a seat height of about 63 to 67 centimeters are suitable for them. True bar counters around 110 centimeters require a seat height of 75 to 80 centimeters. When in doubt, measure the bottom edge of the countertop, not the top edge, as worktops vary in thickness.
How many stools fit at the counter
Allow 60 to 70 centimeters width per seat, or more for stools with armrests. Thus, three stools will comfortably fit at a two-meter island. If you wish to push them under the counter, check the depth of the overhang: below 25 centimeters, the legs will be in the way.
With or without backrest, swivel or fixed
Backrests make longer sitting comfortable and are useful if meals are also eaten at the counter. Without a backrest, stools visually disappear and can be completely tucked under the counter. Swivel models make it easier to get on and off an island, while fixed stools are more stable. A footrest is not an accessory for high stools, but a prerequisite for sitting longer than ten minutes.
Around the bar
A home bar includes more than just stools: serving trolleys make aperitifs mobile, wine cabinets and wine coolers keep bottles ready, and serving accessories give the whole setup its form. Above the counter, two or three ceiling lights at equal distances set the rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bar stool height is suitable for a kitchen island?
For a worktop height of 90 to 95 centimeters, a seat height of 63 to 67 centimeters is correct. This leaves 27 to 30 centimeters between the seat and the bottom edge.
How many stools fit at a two-meter long counter?
Three, if you allow 60 to 70 centimeters per seat. With armrests, rather two.
Does a bar stool need a footrest?
Yes, for seat heights over 60 centimeters. Without a footrest, your legs will dangle, and sitting will quickly become uncomfortable.
Consultation by an authorized dealer
Casa Luxury is the interior world of an established, authorized Eichholtz specialist dealer. We are listed in the brand's official dealer directory and offer personal advice, online and in our showroom in Essen. Please provide us with the counter height and length at info@casa-luxury.de, and we will suggest suitable stools for you.
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Eichholtz Bar Stools: models from the current range
A selection of available models. Each image opens the product page with dimensions, material and delivery time.
