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Very funny...but I want to see the ones in all of your kitchens!

We're planning to get new stools within the next few weeks. These are the three we're considering. All swivel. Two on the left run around $119 (bicast leather); whereas the one on the right is $400, little larger seat & silent 360 swivel (hubby & sons are 6'3 to 6'6 so cause for concern).
Like them all but have some concerns with each. Left one might be too much leather & looks like it should be in a bar; middle one might get wobbly; right one-high price.
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Our bar stools had to be white, found these and they were perfect, even height, however hubby cut one down for desk in kit.

bump - I'd like to see what others have too!

hilltop ~ this will give you another bump ~ also would you mind telling me who manufactures the first stool shown? ~

hey, now you have an opportunity to bump again!

thanks

The first two stools are both from overstock
The one you asked about is called verona

Here are mine, courtesy of Les and the HD forum members who helped me select them.

oh those are lovely deborahnj- and they look like they would stand up to the OP sons!
Details?
I was going to suggest also browsing the finished kitchen blog because there are so many with counterstools. I am trying to remember specifics (ha) but I know there are many many to see there, and that quite a few were way more affordable than I would have thought from JCP and overstock.

nhbaskets: may I ask where you purchased the backless stools from? Your kitchen is one of my inspiration kitchens as I am going for a similar color palette.

and nhbaskets- what color is your wall?
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owls4me--the stools are from Pipers Grove, I believe out of MA. We purchased them from a local furniture store.

sheilaaus--the walls are BM Powell Buff (HC-35).

Love the nuns, Igloochic!

Here are ours:

I am considering these two styles. I have small kids (ages 3 and 5) and need somthing durable that I can wipe clean. Here is a photo of my kitchen. I took this shortly after we moved in. I have changed some of the acessories but you get the idea. The bar area is long enough for up to 4 barstools. Opposite the kitchen is the family room.

Option #1
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Option #2
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These are the ones I really want but have no idea where to find them. I found this pic while searching the web for photos of barstools. I like that they are leather but still have the open lower back area:
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Lovetoshop, While looking for barstools especially with small children I would really consider swivel....Take them with you to a showroom and watch how they get in and out of the chairs....Alot less sliding the feet of the chairs across the floor with swivel.....That would be a good post to start.

Barstools: swivel or not ??

Sheilaus, I don't remember which vendor I purchased them from but I did buy them online. I can tell you that it was one of the csndotcom stores. I just did a google search and the name of the barstool is Hillsdale Universal Salsburg. They have held up really well and I will warn you they are heavy!

Here is a link that might be useful: Hillsdale Universal Salzburg Bar Stool

Another question for NHbaskets (sorry for the hijack):
What is your floor? Looks like red oak hardwood? Love it and want to do something just like that.

Just an FYI. I had looked at your option #1 when I purchased new barstools, but those were so deep, they stuck out too far from the counter. Since I can't see what's behind your stools, I just wanted to warn you that those will really cut down the walkway space.
Dee

My stools are reproduction (apparently) windsor stools, which would not go into your dining area. But thought I would post just the same.

....Jane

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bonnieann--Our floors are white oak hardwood with a semi-gloss poly. No stain.

I just found this one on overstock.com. I really like it but am SO scare to buy chairs over the internet (I need 4 of them). What if it arrives and it is too mushy or the chair is not heavy and solid? It would cost me a fortune to send it back. I have not found what I want in a regular store so I might have to turn to the web! Help!!
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Oh I am so bad at posting pics. If I have a pic in My Documents how do I send it here?

Thank you for the info re: your floors. They are just the look I'm hoping to achieve when we replace the tile in our kitchen with hardwoods. Simply beautiful! I like both of your stool choices too!

debor.. I love those stools. Where did you find them??

I figured out how to post pics! Finally! These are my new counter stools. I have been looking for a long time. These go very nicely with my kitchen colors and cabinet hardware.

Here is a link that might be useful:

Dino, check out the link above in my post, the information should be there on how to purchase. Thanks for the compliment.

Here are our Home Depot bar stools. They are really easy to clean and kid friendly.