Sitting at the perfect height for kitchen islands breakfast bars and pub tables bar and counter stools have a leg up on other seating options. Take this stool for example: perfectly suited for your homes contemporary or traditional aesthetic. It features a full back built-in footrest nailhead trim and a square seat. Front-to-back-sided stretchers horizontal bars funning from the front to the back of the stools legs add strength and support. This stool requires assembly upon arrival.