Bar & Counter Stools
The kitchen island and bar stool collection includes Eichholtz and Richmond Interiors designs upholstered in velvet, bouclé, tweed or faux leather, with metal frames in a brushed brass or silver finish. Many pieces are available both in bar height and counter height, to suit different kitchen layouts.
Not sure which size to choose?Bring us your room measurements — we will help you in the showroom.
About the Bar & Counter Stools collection
The kitchen island and bar stool collection includes Eichholtz and Richmond Interiors designs upholstered in velvet, bouclé, tweed or faux leather, with metal frames in a brushed brass or silver finish. Many pieces are available both in bar height and counter height, to suit different kitchen layouts.
They belong at a kitchen island, a home bar or a tall dining table, and are often available in pairs for symmetry. The upholstery fabrics — savona, mademoiselle, mayer — also feature on other furniture in the Eichholtz collection.
Full guide: kitchen island bar stools — how to choose the height, how many fit and which upholstery lasts.
What stool height should you choose for a kitchen island?
Measure the worktop from the floor to the top and subtract 25–30 cm: the result is the seat height you need.
| Worktop height | What to choose from the collection |
|---|---|
| 90–95 cm (island at kitchen worktop height) | “counter height”, with a seat at 66–68 cm |
| 100 cm | an adjustable stool, for example Cheyenne, with a seat between 67 and 86 cm |
| 105–110 cm (raised bar, high table) | “bar stool”, with a seat at 76–78.5 cm |
Many models come in both versions with the same upholstery; the version is stated in the product title, for example “Taylor (counter height)”.
How many stools fit at an island?
As a guide, two stools on a 180 cm island and three on a 240 cm one, with 15–20 cm between them. The stools in the collection are usually 51–59 cm wide; backless models such as Tenashar are around 41 cm, so more of them will fit.
With or without a backrest, swivel or fixed?
- With a backrest if you spend a lot of time at the island: breakfast, working on a laptop. Without a backrest if you want the stools to tuck completely under the worktop.
- Swivel when the island sits between the kitchen and the living room: you can turn towards the room without pulling out the stool. Swivel models include Cheyenne, Tenashar, Nikki, Beverly and Linsey.
- A footrest matters at this height: look for the foot bar or ring in the photos.
Which upholstery holds up in the kitchen?
Textured fabrics and mid-tone colours (tweed, chunky, fusion) hide signs of use more easily; white bouclé and light velvet look beautiful but need more care. Several Richmond Interiors models have fire-retardant upholstery, stated in the title, useful for restaurants, bars and hotels. Some stools are sold in sets of 2, also stated in the title.
Kitchen island stool FAQs
How tall is a kitchen island stool?
For an island at kitchen worktop height, 90–95 cm, choose a “counter height” stool with a seat at 66–68 cm.
What is the difference between a bar stool and a counter stool?
About 10 cm in seat height: “counter height” stools are 66–68 cm, while bar stools are 76–78.5 cm, for a raised bar or a high table.
How many stools fit at a 180 cm island?
Usually two stools of standard width, or three narrow backless stools.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery within the EU costs €30 per order, and you can return items within 14 days of receipt (return shipping at your expense).