Ok - I just got mine from - Target.com- LOVE THEM!!!!
Made in Italy- and you can't tell the difference between mine and my friends from Pottery Barn. I paid $111 for 2 chairs plus free shipping - and they were delivered fully assembled in less than 48 hours. They are black distressed with ladder back and rush seating. They are avilable in white and natural wood as well. And in a few years if I get tired of them I won't feel guilty about replacing them.

I got mine at onewayfurniture.com and I love them. They have an amazing selection and their service/delivery was great. Go to the main page and on the left you can click on counter stools or choose Hillsdale bar stools. I was pretty nervous buying something like that online, sight unseen, but I'm thrilled with the look and the quality I ended up with. Mine are the Hillsdale Pompei Slate mosaic bar stools.

Here is a link that might be useful: Barstools

mimi 2006 - I was going to order these stools but they didn't say what color the metal was. Can you tell me? Is it in the bnlack or brown bronze family? Are the chairs comfortable? I like the chair because it is 20.5 for the seat. Some are only 18. I like the extra room behind me legs. Can you give me more info. I have creme bordeaux granite counter area, Will it match being that the chair says slate? TIA

Target for me too.

Big fan of JCPenney here. They sell some Hillsdale stools and often have big sales with free shipping. Even if you don't like them, you can return them to your local store. This one retailed for $300 and I got it for $199 and free shipping from Penney's.

Has anyone seen stools that are maple? My cabinets are staired toffee and the dark stools don't match. The only other ways I saw stools is the natural maple and they are to light, Any ideas.
Lynn

We got ours from Costco and we absolutely love them.

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Not the best photo but you get the idea. They are incredibly comfortable and they swivel, which is great. Now we never eat at the kitchen table anymore; everyone prefers these.

I just got a couple of stools from JCP. They are one of the most reasonable priced stores for bar stools. I checked around.
They MAY be running a shipping special & the stools are reduced currently. If you buy 2, it's like $50 off the second one.

I am looking at some at overstock.com as well. Anyone bought stuff from them to know if it's worth it?

Also, how do I pick out the correct height bar stool for my bar counter? I have a 40" counter so I was looking at 30" seat height stools. What would your advice be? Thanks!

jjam your home is beautiful. My dream home. I love the brick and new portico.
Lynn

lgiorgi

Here's a couple pics of the barstools in my kitchen that you said you were looking at. The metal is a black background with a kind of bronzy rub on it. From across the room is looks dark but not flat black. I tried to get a close up so you could see the metal part better. Hope this helps!

Lgiorgi

I meant to also say yes the chair is very comfortable. The seat is plenty large. We've enjoyed having the swivel but no arms, seems the best of both worlds to me for ease of getting on and off the stools. The only negative for me about have a stool with a back is that it then blocks the counter if you're wanting to use it to set out a buffet. We usually just put the food on the other side though. I like the look of the slate backs so I'm very happy with them.

Thanks mimi 2006 for the information and for taking the time to take more photos. They sure are pretty and look lovely in your kitchen.
Lynn

I found some at wards.com that were resonably priced but was afraid to order w/o seeing them. But I don't know if there are even any wards stores out there anymore.

lgiorgi,

Thank you for your kind words. For your counter stools, I love the wrought iron, probably because it's a contrast against the wood cabinets and wood floors. Then you don't have to worry about wood tones working with them. Plus, they are very easy to keep clean and can take a lot of abuse!

jjam

annabelle, yes, the 30" stools should work for your 40" counter. Here's a buying guide that shows the correct size to buy. Also keep in mind that some cushions are higher than others and can add to to clearance space between your legs and the counter.

Here is a link that might be useful: Barstool buying guide

Below is the link for Penney's stools. I've been getting their catalogs for years and have a few saved for when we need to buy them. They seem to have a really good selection, different heights / styles / finishes.

When my parents needed some we ended up finding a Bistro set at BJ's Wholesale that was more reasonably priced then Penney's.

If you do see something you like at Penney's, be sure to google JC Penney coupon code, you should be able to find a decent coupon. Also sign up for their email deals.

Here is a link that might be useful: Penney's stools