Hello, thank you for your recent purchase of the Adele Walnut Swivel Bar Stool. To lower the seat, pressure will need to be placed on it, while the lever is pulled. Typically, it's easiest to sit on the stool and pull the lever.

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Hi there - i need a stool that goes to at least 36" inches - it says stool height 44" high so assume this would fit but you say above this only goes to 34" inches - please advise thanks

Hello, the overall height, to the top of the backrest, is 44 inches. The maximum seat height is 34 inches for the Adele Walnut Swivel Stool.

For further reference, the defining difference between counter and bar options is seat height. Bar height designs are slightly higher, typically featuring seat heights of 29 to 32 inches. Counter height stools are generally 24 to 26 inches high. Plan on leaving 8 to 12 inches of leg room between the seat and the bottom of your table for maximum comfort. I hope this information is helpful to you!