What is a Swivel Bar Stool?
A swivel bar stool is a tall stool designed for high counters and bars in restaurants or at home. The stool rotates, or swivels, to allow one to face in different directions while sitting on the stool. Swivel bar stools are popular in homes because they are very versatile and take up less room than a table and chairs. Bar stools come in different sizes, but are usually between 29 and 31 inches (73 to 78 cm) from the floor to the seat. A swivel bar stool may come in many different styles — some are backless, and can slide under a bar or counter when not in use, while others have backs that will take up more space. Some swivel bar stools also have arms, which will also make it more difficult to fit the stool underneath anything but an exceptionally tall counter. An option for lower counters is to get a counter height stool. These are usually between 24 and 27 inches (60 to 68 cm) from the floor to the seat, and are designed to slide more easily underneath counters. As a general rule, wh
