I have the Amisco Edin stools - metal with cushioned seat and absolutely love them. They ran about $230 per chair and I couldn't be happier.

lisamarie, I did find some Amisco stools I liked, they look pretty nice and have styles in the "tween" that would go well with mixing. I could not find any in a 24" stool, I think they start at 26" (hope I'm not getting that brand muddled with another). If I'm not mistaken though you have a choice of finishes and fabric. Correct me if I'm wrong on that.

Hillsdale may be an option for you.

Oh come on GW guruÂs, I just know there is quality out there around the $400 mark or underÂsomewhereÂor some secret place you find Really good quality at a good price. So, tomorrow morning after you finish your CheerioÂs letÂs post some stuff that has a good reputation and or is a really comfortable stool/chair or a site that has some really unique styles that you canÂt find everywhere.. Pretty please :).

Peyton, thank you for the Hillsdale note!

I'm in exactly the same situation so I too am looking forward to input from others with you. Here is a website that may help you identify some vendors. You may have already researched many of them.

Here is a link that might be useful: My Design Secrets Website

check out Carolina Rustica's site. They have a huge variety of less common stools, all different styles. At least you can use them for a source to them "shop" the price if you find something you like.

Here is a link that might be useful: Carolina Rustica

I am also in the same boat. I am looking at this one?? I am not sure about the nickel colored iron work, wondering if I can spray it?! It is 26 inches (yeah) and $269. Can you post your kitchen again? {{!gwi}}

These may not be your style, but we love them! They were priced over your limit, but I think we paid around $400/each for them. They are from Artistica. They are very sturdy, with a metal edge on the footrest, large comfortable seat, they swivel easily, and the finish is beautiful. The wood is slightly distressed, but very smooth and shiny. The seats are listed as 24" high, which I worried about before we got them, but they have been perfect...actually closer to 25", and plenty tall enough for our island. We have only had them for a little less than a year, and they haven't gotten a lot of use (only 2 of us here most of the time), but they seem very durable.

Gwentm, that is a very helpful list I have been on most of them but have never looked into 2b Mod. They really have a good selection for stools if one is trying to blend several mixes in their kitchen and wants something to sort of fit in between styles with nice lines. All different price points with some very unique designs!

This is not for meÂbut talk about unique!

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Remodelfla, Carolina Rustica is one of my favorite sites to use; they have some very cool lighting as well.

Peyton, those are nice stools and I think the metal gives it a nice little Bling without going over the top.

As for the request for my kitchen picture I will wait until counters are in to repost so I donÂt bore everyone half to death with more of the same. I have sort of painted myself into a corner on stools with all the mixes I already have going on. I want to get these darn stools ordered but think I need to line up some possibilities and then wait to imagine the look with the counter.

Naten, that is a beautiful stool!

We have had these leather bar stools from Crate and Barrel for 3 years, so far so good. They are contemporary and look great at our modern bar, being made out steel, they are heavy and solid without that flimsy feel that accompany many stools. They do not swivel.

Here is a link that might be useful: stools

Another Amisco customer: we got 26" stools to fit for the counter height bar. Works well. My DH is 6'2" and he has room for his legs. We got the Kyle version. Metal, Wood, choice of upholstery, about $230 each, memory swivel. Pretty heavy as well.

This site isn't where I bought my stools -- I actually got them locally at a bricks and mortal for the better price.

Here is a link that might be useful: Amisco Kyle

Rjr220, how high is your counter? IÂm asking because mine after stone will be 36" high so I thought I needed a 24" stoolÂis that right? My husband is at least 6Â2" even though he has shrunk; one of my sons is tall as well.

jterrilynn, I am going to look at the 2bMod site again carefully. There are many nice ones and I should be able to find something there. Have already had 2 sets of stools at home from local stores to try and have returned both. I'm including a link to one of my favorite stools (found it on architonic.com and archexpo.com websites) but it was just a little over my budget at $1500 each! My KD is now working on a restaurant and found some nice Calligaris bar stools for it. They have varying prices.

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.archiexpo.com/prod/meridiani-contract/contemporary-bar-chair-11248-101357.html#

Gwentm, Now thatÂs a dandy chair!!! Do you worry about back support and comfort thoughÂI am really over analyzing this chair/stool thing I thinkÂbut maybe not. Maybe IÂm asking my kitchen to say too much and no one else will even get what IÂm trying to accomplish, maybe once they sit down and are comfortable looks will be secondary. Oh and then there is my mix of colored cabinets and counters thatÂs totally screwing me up with trying to blend seating, looking at the kitchen from a distance I would like light creamy butter stool/chairs to blend with my stacked creamy yellow wall cabinets with mirrored doors. I think I want some type of metal with light creamy butter leather (because that would also be practical) w/back support as well, that look wouldnÂt clash with the dark cherry base cabinets. However, trying to find a 24" stool/chair under $400 with the above description seems to have the same odds as winning the lottery. There are plenty in a 26" height and a few over $550 and up in a 24". Sheesh, this is killing me!

jterrilynn, Yes, it's probably just a nice looking very expensive uncomfortable stool! I am looking for a chair that doesn't have a high back, though not that low! I use the web to shop for styles. Then I try to identify a local store that carries it so I can sit in it. I hate to buy furniture, especially chairs without seeing it in person first. If I can't find a location on the web, I email the manufacturer to find out where they have a retail customer nearby. It sounds like you have many options. I suppose I do too since I have 2 different woods - but it is all contemporaty. So to make it easier, I will most likely go with a black leather and chrome chair that ignores both the woods. Maybe this one but in black.

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.gotoeurostyle.com/prod_detail.asp?product_id=629

Hi,
If you want solid wood (mine are cherry) American-made in a furniture shop, and a very reasonable price for the quality,look at Tom Seely furniture.
I bought two of his stools, and as a guy who works in wood for a living, I was really pleased.

Here is a link that might be useful: Tom Seely stools

SombreuilÂnow we are talkin! This was the whole point of this post, to open this site up to new possibilitiesÂplaces we have never ventured before. I do need some unfinished backless cherry stools as well to stain a match for base cabÂs for the after thought of a nook area, and could not find much, will be giving them a call for sure. I do love the Cambridge corner desk on that site in cherry, with the right hardware it will be a nice fit. In fact I think I must have that corner desk.

Gwentm, I have a chair just about like that somewhere in my saves for a bit less. I will post it when I find it, sadly not colors for me but a nice chair.

Oh, if you like cherry really nice quality see Thomas Moser :)

I walk by their store and drool all the time. Beautiful stuff!!

Here is a link that might be useful: Thomas Moser

Here's another good site. I think there may be stools there that fit your description unless they are too contemporary. It would really help to see a picture of your kitchen. Have you also tried the decorating forum in GW? I didn't have much luck there but its worth a try.

Here is a link that might be useful: InMod

My counter is 36" as well. My husband insisted that he "test drive" the stools for comfort and fit, so we couldn't just order online (His contribution to the kitchen design . . . . , I went with his choice for the options -- I would have chose the silver and a different choice for the wood, but . . . . . .). Here's a picture of our actual stools. I like them because I am short and the foot rail is perfect for a foot rest for me.

Thank you all, marcy, gwent, & rjr220!
Gwent, I did find a stool I liked on the last site you sent and itÂs going on the list.
Hopefully by the end of next week all my stone will be in and I will be rid of this stinking flu or whatever it is so I can fully concentrate (IÂm less than half functional).
I will post pictures once the countertops are in and kindly ask you all to help me narrow it down. Almost coming to an end with decisionsÂcanÂt believe it!

gwentm, did you find your stools? I promised a picture after countertops, here it is...now you see why I'm having a hard time picking stools? I have pretty much painted myself into a corner with the mixing.

Here is the little space, Argent stone employee finishing up with install.
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The wall cabinet side does not have the dark top but will get the backsplash.
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The dark stone has all the colors of cabinets, plus some bits of an orange shade like the backsplash tile that will be aross the room on range and corner wall.
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I'm about to give up on this stool gig...

Your kitchen looks great. Now that I have a better idea of what it looks like, I'll let you know if I find anything that might work for you. I have been in NYC on a theater blitz and thought I would be able to take a break from thinking about kitchens and bar stools. However I find myself looking at the barstools in all the restuarants I pass! Even thought about going to the Bowrey to shop but it was a fleeting thought. And wouldn't you know it, the Museum of Modern Art has a kitchen exhibit! Actually I plan on making a final decision and buying the barstools when I return. Hopefully I will be able to find them at a local store where I have a credit (returned 2 bar stools I brought home that I thought would work). I've changed my thinking to white leather to match the white seats of my DR chairs. Since the wood in the DR and kitchen is different and the 2 rooms are open to each other, I figured the white would be a good tie in. I have included 2 links of possibilities. One has leather legs and the other chrome. Other than that, they're very similar. What do you think?

http://www.gotoeurostyle.com/prod_BungieLrg.asp?product_id=294

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.gotoeurostyle.com/prod_detail.asp?product_id=629

jterrilynn, if you're still monitoring this, I finally ordered stools this week. Interesting that I ended up where I started but with a different color. Decided with my KD on white leather. Thanks for sharing the "journey"!

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.gotoeurostyle.com/prod_BungieLrg.asp?product_id=294

You did well you cool happening kitchen stool buddy! I can't waite to see it all in, really looking forward to picturs. I'll post my flash circle stools when they roll in. Didn't think the stool shopping would mess with my head as much as it did but now I'm excited to get them and have the kitchen party.

I made the kitchen larger by making the DR smaller. My existing DR chairs are still nice. However I've come to the conclusion that the backs are too high for the more open look I want to achieve and they are too big for the new space. So now I have to get new DR chairs. Here I go again!

I want to also thank everyone as we have been running around like chickens without heads trying to find bar stools for our redo. similar problems too as our cabs are cherry, floors are dark (ipe) counters are typhoon bordeaux, dining table and chairs are all cherry and LR couches are off whie leather. all three rooms open to one another and I realized if I just realized if I went with wood, it would be wood heaven in there. we also just decided we didn't want backs on the stools. we also want our stools to swivel, otherwise I'd have gone with the matching stools.

Here is a link that might be useful: our dining chairs

cpartist, do I have this right? The chairs in link are what you have or are buying but you are in search Of backless swivel stools? I have seen some really neat metal backless stools I think on Carolina Rustica and there are color choices.

cpartist, I'm not sure if these are for you but I love love some of the Bago Luma backless swivels. They come in some fun colors and fabrics...love!

thanks jterrilynn. I'll have to check them out. like you I do want to keep the price down. yes those are the dining chairs I ordered with my own fabric. saloon has pucky fabric choices IMHO.

first I meant saloon, not saloon. I just love the bago stools. they are fun and different and I love different. I just don't think they will work as I call my style Asian/craftsman/contemporary. lol. my couches are off white leather, with rolled arms, but no trim details and my buffet will be an arts and crafts style piece that I designed. our tv stand in the LR is the link below. all the lights in the LR/DR are either from Arroyo craftsman or Mission Studios,

Here is a link that might be useful: {{!gwi}}

What sort of art do you have?

no art yet as this will be our winter place but most likely I'll use some of my drawings and dh's photos as well as art I find. I left a link to my art below.

We did decide on chairs today. I like their simplicity and the clean lines. I'm doing them in the brown metal finish that looks weathered and using the bone ultra suede. not sure of the color name of the fabric but it works perfectly with the color of my couches.

Here is a link that might be useful: my art

haha I knew it, I don't know how I knew but I had a feeling you were an artist. Lovely talent and perfect stools!

so jterrilynn, what did you finally choose? love your counters, etc