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I don't know about those bar stools, but I can tell you we have very comfortable stools that are similar to a saddle seat but much wider and more comfortable. They are called Cabinfever sawhorse counter stool by Liberty Furniture. They are also not expensive - we ordered them locally and paid around $70 per stool plus $25 each to have them painted black and slightly distressed by our cabinet maker. We also did not want a back on our stools and found these to be the most comfortable option. We ordered many different stools from different places and found it is important to consider the height of the bottom rung where you rest your feet. This height is perfect. The seat top is 14x18" and comfortable to sit on and linger. We also have a couple extra saddle seat stools in storage that we bring out when we need more storage - so we definitely notice how much smaller that seat is - 9x18" The picture I'm linking has the sawhorse stool at the counter and it slides under nicely. Here is a link that might be useful:

sorry, don't recognize this exact one, but looks handmade to me, so check Stellar collection by Sonoma Tilemakers, with their huge coice of colors..Fireclay Tile..Vecchio field tile..

yes, I understand already the difficulties with low back sofas, and this type of sofa would not be used for the main hosting/living area. Both my husband and I need seating with arms and great back support on a daily basis, but we also have a need for guest beds, nap spaces, visiting children's spaces located in attics/basements/outbuildings that are otherwise primarily studios for working. I happen to be a freak for basic clear geometry in visuals -- circles, squares, triangles --- and have a weird, totally idiosyncratic personal allergy to sofas with tufted buttons, skirting or nailhead trim, so this kind of utilitarian sofa, in the right space, is one I wanted for my files. I really appreciate all the comments and help.