Extra tall bar stools, meaning those with a seat height of roughly 80cm to 86cm, are best bought from a specialist furniture retailer that lists seat height separately and stocks taller frames as a standard option rather than an occasional one. We keep extra tall designs within our own bar seating range, alongside counter and bar height models, so the same shape can be matched to an unusually high surface. General homeware shops rarely carry this height, which is why so many people end up sitting too low at a purpose built bar.<\/p>\n
Before looking at any stool, measure from the floor to the top of your bar surface. Extra tall stools are made for counters of around 110cm to 115cm, which is taller than the 100cm to 105cm found on most domestic breakfast bars. If your surface is below 108cm, a standard bar height stool will almost certainly serve you better, and buying taller will leave your elbows raised and your feet swinging.<\/p>\n
Three situations account for most genuine demand. The first is a purpose built home bar, often in a garden room, basement or converted garage, where the counter was constructed as a bar rather than adapted from kitchen units. The second is a stepped island where the upper tier sits well above worktop level, a detail common in open plan extensions. The third is a poseur or bistro table, which typically stands at 110cm and needs seating to match.<\/p>\n
Outside those cases, extra tall stools tend to be a misdiagnosis. People sometimes buy them because a previous stool felt too low, when the real problem was a deep counter apron reducing knee room. Measuring the underside of the surface as well as the top usually settles that question quickly.<\/p>\n
Height changes the engineering. A taller stool has a higher centre of gravity, so the base needs to work harder. Look for a weighted circular base or a wide four legged frame with cross bracing. A slim column base is fine at counter height but can feel unsettled at 85cm unless the disc beneath it is genuinely heavy.<\/p>\n
A footrest stops being optional at this height. When feet cannot reach the floor, the whole weight of the leg hangs from the front edge of the seat, and that pressure becomes uncomfortable within minutes. A ring footrest that wraps the column suits swivel designs, while a fixed bar between two legs works well on timber frames. Either way, the footrest should sit around 45cm below the seat.<\/p>\n
Check the swivel mechanism too. On a tall stool, a smooth swivel makes getting on and off far easier because you can turn rather than shuffle. Look for a plate that rotates without play and returns to a settled position rather than continuing to drift.<\/p>\n
Home bars usually have harder surfaces than kitchens, so seating is where softness enters the room. Padded seats in fabric or faux leather take the edge off a space full of tile, timber and glass. Our modern leather bar stools UK sale<\/a> suit bars where drinks are served regularly, since the surface wipes clean without absorbing spills. Where the space is quieter and used more for coffee than cocktails, our fabric bar stools UK<\/a> bring warmth and a softer sound to the room.<\/p>\n Timber frames read well in garden rooms and rustic bars, and they age gracefully. Our modern wooden bar stools UK<\/a> work particularly well against exposed brick or painted panelling. Chrome and brushed steel suit a sharper look, and they are easier to keep clean at floor level where mops and shoes make contact.<\/p>\n If you are unsure of your final surface height, or the bar will be used by adults of very different heights, an adjustable gas lift model is the practical answer. Many adjustable designs reach into the extra tall range at maximum extension while dropping to bar height when needed, which means one set of stools can follow you if the room changes use. Our gas lift bar stools UK sale<\/a> options cover that flexibility.<\/p>\n Read the stated range carefully. A stool advertised as adjustable might only travel 15cm, which is not enough to bridge counter and bar heights. Where the range does reach 84cm or above, check whether the footrest also moves with the seat, since a fixed footrest on a fully raised stool can sit awkwardly low.<\/p>\n Good listings state seat height, overall height, seat width, seat depth, base diameter, footrest height and weight capacity. If seat height is missing, that is a reason to move on rather than to guess. Photographs taken alongside a counter help, but they cannot replace figures, and staged images often use surfaces built specifically for the shoot.<\/p>\n It also helps if the retailer sells a full range of bar furniture rather than a handful of stools. Matching a stool to a bar table is far easier when both come from the same collection, and heights are more likely to have been designed to work together. You can see how our seating pairs with tables across modern bar table sets UK<\/a>, and browse the wider category at bar stools furniture UK sale<\/a>. If you are furnishing a whole room, the homepage at Furniture in Fashion<\/a> is the easiest starting point.<\/p>\n Taller stools ship in longer boxes, so think about your access route, particularly for basements and garden rooms reached through a side gate. Assembly is usually limited to fitting a base to a column and a seat to a plate, but the column on an extra tall stool is heavier than it looks, so it is easier with two people.<\/p>\n We offer free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes, and Returns are available up to 30 days, which gives you time to sit at the stool in the actual room rather than judging it from a photograph. Set it in position, sit for ten minutes and see whether your forearms rest comfortably on the surface. That test tells you more than any specification.<\/p>\n Extra tall stools often have wider bases, so allow 70cm of counter width per seat rather than the 65cm you might use for a slimmer counter stool. Behind the seating, keep at least 90cm of walkway, and more if people will pass behind while others are seated. Home bars are social spaces, and circulation matters more there than in a kitchen where everyone faces the same way.<\/p>\n If the bar sits against a wall, check the wall finish. Stool backs at this height can rub against plaster or panelling, especially with swivel seats. A slim skirting or a rail at contact height prevents marks without changing the look of the room.<\/p>\n Generally a seat height of 80cm or more. Standard bar stools sit at 70cm to 80cm, and counter stools at 60cm to 68cm.<\/p>\n Surfaces of roughly 110cm to 115cm. Aim to keep 25cm to 30cm between the seat and the underside of the counter.<\/p>\n They can if the base is too small. Choose a weighted circular base or a braced four legged frame, and check the stated weight capacity before buying.<\/p>\n Yes. At 80cm and above your feet will not reach the floor, and without a footrest the front edge of the seat presses into the back of the thigh.<\/p>\n Often, provided the maximum seat height reaches your target. 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How to Judge a Retailer<\/h3>\n
Delivery and Assembly Considerations<\/h3>\n
Getting the Spacing Right<\/h3>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n
What counts as an extra tall bar stool?<\/h3>\n
What height counter do extra tall stools suit?<\/h3>\n
Do extra tall stools feel less stable?<\/h3>\n
Is a footrest necessary at this height?<\/h3>\n
Can I use an adjustable stool instead?<\/h3>\n