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Bar Stools with Backs

Featuring the Glenn stools by Amisco

Whether you’re drawn to high backs, partial supports, or any style in between, we’re confident you’ll discover a bar stool with a back that you’ll truly cherish. Learn more

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Benefits of Bar Stools with Backs

  • Enhanced Comfort: One of the main advantages of bar stools with backs is the added comfort they provide. The back support can make all the difference, especially if you plan to sit for prolonged periods.
  • Improved Posture: Having a backrest can naturally guide the spine into a more upright and proper alignment. This can help in reducing the chances of slouching, which can eventually lead to back issues.
  • Safety Features: Stools with backs offer an additional level of safety. There’s a decreased risk of falling backwards or sliding off the stool when there’s something to lean against.
  • Versatility in Design: Kitchen stools with backs come in a variety of designs, materials, and styles. This allows you to choose one that not only provides comfort, but also complements the decor and theme of their space.
  • Increased Durability: Often, bar chairs with backs are built sturdily to support the weight leaning against them. This can make them more long-lasting and durable than backless options.
  • Support for All Ages: These stools are suitable for people of all ages, from children to the elderly, as they offer the necessary support and stability that might be needed.
  • Reduced Fatigue: When you have the option to lean back, it reduces the fatigue on your back muscles. This can be particularly beneficial if you’re at a bar or kitchen counter for extended periods, such as during a family gathering or a party.
  • Lends a Formal Touch: While backless stools have a casual feel, kitchen island stools with backs can lend a more formal and structured look to a space, making it appear more put-together.
  • Additional Padding: Many bar stools with backs come with additional padding or cushioning, making them even more comfortable to sit on for extended periods.
  • Better for Health: Continual strain on the back, especially the lower lumbar region, can lead to health issues over time. Kitchen stools with backs can offer preventive measures against such problems.

Swivel Bar Stools with Backs

The most popular type of bar stool feature is a swivel bar stool with back because it allows you to sit back and rotate in any direction which is great for entertaining. Most of our bar stools come in your choice of 360-degree swivel or memory-return swivel. 

Some of our most popular swivel bar stools with backs are the Ronny, Catalina, Fame, and the Nicholas.

Adjustable Stool with Back

One of the standout benefits of an adjustable stool with a back is the ability to modify its seat height according to specific requirements, be it for a kitchen counter, a bar, or a drafting table.

This flexibility ensures ergonomic support, promoting better posture and reducing the risk of back and neck strain, especially during prolonged seating.

For an adjustable stool with back, look no further than the Architect.

Back Height

When you’re shopping for counter stools with backs, you’ll notice all different back heights. Some will say low back, mid back, and high back.

Low Back Bar Stools

Most of our bar stools with low backs are in line with the height of the counter or lower. 

A low back allows you to see through your counter, as there is no high back blocking the view. This helps keep the space looking tidy. 

Popular low back bar stools include the Ace, Barry, Ronny, Catalina, and Baltimore.

Mid Back Bar Stools

A bar stool with a mid back height typically extends above the counter by approximately 2 or 3 inches. 

This still can allow you to see through to the counter, and provides you with more height for your back.

Popular mid back bar stools include the Wish, Payton, and Linea.

High Back Bar Stools

A bar stool with a high back typically extends above the counter over approximately 4 inches.

These stools are typically going to be more comfortable than any other back height because it provides you a lot more space to rest your back. 

Popular high back bar stools include the Cardin, Marcus, Grissom, and 915.

Material

Wood Bar Stools with Backs

For a natural and inviting look, we recommend wood bar stools. The ones we offer are comfortable, made from high quality materials, and are guaranteed to last.

Whether you’re looking for an espresso finish, walnut, cherry, bronze, nickel, or weathered — you’ll find it here at Barstool Comforts.

A popular wood bar stool with back is the 915 swivel bar stool by our Darafeev brand, but we have 75+ available to customize.

Metal Bar Stools with Backs

Often, a metal bar stool with back is going to be more affordable and heavy-duty because they’re made of steel and support more weight.

These stools come in espresso, gold, bronze, nickel, brass, white, black, silver, and more. Some of our most popular metal bar stools with backs include the Ronny, Catalina, and Wish.

Leather Bar Stools with Backs

Genuine top grade leather is a symbol of luxury and quality. Its has an average lifespan four times that of fabric coverings and is easy to clean. Because of this, leather bar stools with backs are in demand for busy kitchens and those with kids.

A popular leather bar stool with back is the 915 bar stool here. We also have the Nicholas and Biscaro stools.

Style

Modern Bar Stools with Backs

For your modern or contemporary kitchen, we recommend these counter stools with backs because they’ll not only look beautiful, but they’ll be comfortable. 

Popular modern bar stools with backs include the Fame, Biscaro, Lincoln, Ethan, and Wembley.

Farmhouse Bar Stools with Backs

Rustic and farmhouse inspired kitchens need comfort, too! These farmhouse bar stools with backs are a beautiful addition to your home and are customizable.

Here’s a few of our most popular designs in this category: 3110, 3160, Camarillo, Louis, and Miller, a saddle backless bar stool.

Discover Your Ideal Seating Solution at Barstool Comforts

Whether you need a bar stool or a counter stool with a back, swivel, non-swivel, and anything in between, we got you covered and are sure that you’ll find something at Barstool Comforts that you’ll absolutely chair-ish!

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At Barstool Comforts, you can get the quality and durability that you desire and deserve. Whether it’s for your kitchen counter, a commercial bar, a home bar, an outdoor bar, or something else entirely, there’s something in our collection you'll absolutely chair-ish.