The best wooden stools for your kitchen

By 21Oak Published April 20, 2021

Many a great conversation has started while seated at a wooden barstool. These tried-and-tested pieces of furniture are an essential of homes with kitchen islands, bars, or tall dining tables. They are versatile and portable, to easily serve as an extra chair whenever needed.

Wooden barstools are classic seats that never go out of style because they are functional and decorative. Any kitchen, dining area, or bar feels more elegant with wooden stools. Though they vary in design, the inviting counter stools on our list are timeless pieces that provide comfortable seating for any home. Let’s take a look at our favorites.

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Winsome Pacey Wood Stool

Best wooden stool overall

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The Winsome Pacey Stool is a classic set of two barstools made of beautiful walnut wood with a traditional design that looks great in any home. Their solid wood construction is sturdy and provides 29 inches of seating, to work great with most counter heights. They feature squared legs and beveled seating, for comfort and great durability.

Ashley Furniture Pinnadel Swivel Barstool

Best wooden swivel stool

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Add a little swivel fun to your seating with the Ashley Furniture Pinnadel Swivel Barstool. This brown, counter-height wooden stool features gray metal accents and antiqued nailhead trim with metal detailing that look polished and sophisticated. Its faux-leather-cushioned seating that swivels will keep the conversation going for hours.

AmazonBasics Wood Saddle-Seat Stool

Best wooden saddle-seat stool

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The modern design of the AmazonBasics Wood Saddle-Seat counter stools is sleek and polished, to match your contemporary home while making seating comfortable. With their A-frame design and squared legs, these contoured stools are 29 inches in height and have a capacity of 220 pounds. Ideal for counter-height surfaces in all homes.

Wooden bar stools add warmth and coziness to your home. They spark conversations among guests, provide comfortable seating during meals, and keep families together in the kitchen. With the wooden stools on our list, you can enhance the decor of your home and provide durable seating that is beautiful and comfortable.

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