Here is a link with both stools on the same page, the stools I like are the ones with the cushions...unless anyone can tell me that cushions are not the way to go?
Thanks again!

Here is a link that might be useful: stools

So, these two?

Thanks for posting those!

I LOVE the stave stools (on the left)--they look really unique, as well as comfortable!

Just curious, though--what made you choose backless? I wanted really modern stools for our new kitchen, but DH said we had to get comfortable ones with a back. He was right, because we entertain fairly frequently, and people spend HOURS in those chairs.

Summerbabies, one reason we were not going to go with seats with baks was that I had searched some of this site and heard that some people had trouble with swivel backs bumping into the countertops. Another reason was just considering our space, I thought the backs would make the chairs seem larger and consume more space. I know my husband wants to tuck them under the island ledge when they are not in use, and I was thinking the appearances of the backs sticking out might bother him. He is very into wanting as much space as possible.
However, maybe I need to look more into it, I like comfort and the backs would be far more comfy for a long sitting time.

Our six chairs fit under the countertop. Only the tops show. Our island has a curve on one side. There are currently two cherry stools tucked under the curve. I also have two smaller black leather non-swiveling chairs flanking the bar. When needed, we put them around the island, so we can seat 10. Twelve if we use two other stools from our old bar. People definitely prefer the chairs with backs.

Haven't had any trouble with the swivel back bumping into the countertop. DD tried swiveling but has stopped after being asked to refrain. :-) The chairs I have are very thickly padded.

The link is to the chairs that I have. I don't think they will go with your kitchen, but there are many other styles and colors out there.

I can also post pictures of my stools and the two different chairs, if you like. The non-swiveling bar stools are much less obtrusive.

Here is a link that might be useful: My kitchen stools

I agree with summerbabies' husband that back make the bar stools more comfortable. That really is guests' first choice of places to sit. On the other hand, it's a very different look than a stool that tucks under the counter.

On the swivelers bumping into the counter, we came up with this:

It's a little acrylic stick-on we got at HD. Works for us.

Beautiful stools suzannnes1 and summerbabies! The acrylic stick-on is pretty cool!

I'm not sure if this suggestion is too contemporary for you, but the hottest barstool that you'll see on dozens of photos in HOUZZ.COM is the LEM Piston Stool

The original one from Design within Reach is $900:
DWR LEM Piston Stool

But there are lots of cheaper, well made reproductions:
Amazon.com LEM Piston Stool