Actually, I'd say about 107 cm (42") is "correct" bar height for a standard barstool with a seat about 76 cm (30") off of the floor. 110 cm would be fine, although a tiny bit high for my tastes.

120 cm (47 1/4") off the floor is too high. It would make an average height person feel eight years old.

Thank you,that's what i thought... at least now i don't feel crazy :D the guys were not very impressed when i said i wasn't happy but will have to get it fixed.