Help finding narrow counter stools
Hi again. We're still plugging away at our Plain English-inspired kitchen facelift. Our island is fairly narrow at 29" wide. I have a comfortable overhang to work with though, and it's a spot our little kids will use most, so small stools suit is fine. But there isn't a lot available at 14" wide or less. I like simple and timeless. If I could, I'd do a couple of Thonet bentwood stools but those are too wide.
I'm attaching the island as it is now, unpainted and with cardboard between the base cabs and the butcher block, which is halfway through oiling. Any ideas? Is a back important for kids? Should it be adjustable, or can my preschool just deal with being too short for a standard counter height stool?
I like natural wood, black, white, green or navy.
Maybe be something like this? Is this my best bet? It's $130 CND from Wayfair and is unfinished, so I'd definitely need to seal or paint it
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Bunny
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
daisychain Zn3b
7 years agoI like the ones pictured in this kitchen and they look narrow. Sorry. I have no idea where to purchase.
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Renee Texas
7 years agomayhemingway
7 years agodaisychain Zn3b
7 years agomayhemingway
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoAvatarWalt
7 years agoYour kitchen looks fantastic! We have a couple of these, which have a pretty small footprint and are at least passably comfortable. Bad photo of them as situated:
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7 years agoFirst off-I LOVE your kitchen!
I have these industrial ones from Wisteria that are narrow and work great for my little guy because they swivel up high and are heavy so they don't tip over. However, they are not super comfortable for adults because the footrest is too low. But maybe look for something similar if you want it for adults.
Here is another one from Wisteria that someone else posted that would look great in your kitchen...
If you do buy the unfinished ones...they would look great with a dipped bottom like this...(these do not look stable enough for a little one though).
Bunny
7 years ago
oldbat2be
7 years agomayhemingway
7 years agoWow, I wasn't expecting the compliments for such a work in progress, but thank you. It's reassuring to hear that we're on the right track!
Show us your stools. Hahahahaha
Okay, here are some more options based on feedback above.
mayhemingwayOriginal Author