Counter height bar stools are available at most department stores that sell furniture. Also check out stores that specifically sell home furniture such as Jysk or Tepperman's.
I think that it depends on the counter height! If it's a kitchen counter that you work at, then bar stools might look a bit odd next to it. Plus, there's the practicality aspect too; if you want to sit by the counter top then bar stools might make it too low to use. However, if when sat on the bar stools, your elbows can comfortably rest on the counter top without having to stoop too low, you should be OK. You can also get height adjustable bar stools, with hydraulic levers or gas height adjustment.
"Lengths can vary in bar stools, but for comfort the average height is right about 3 feet. This allows patrons to either sit comfortable or lean against the bar stool while conversing with their friends."
One can purchase retro bar stools from vintage furniture stores, second hand shops and thrift stores. One can also buy retro bar stools from garage sales and auction websites such as eBay or Amazon.
Stools and tables that are "bar height" generally have seats that are 30" high, and a table top that is 40-42" high. Stools and tables that are "counter height" generally have seats that are 24-26" high, and a table top that is 36" high.
Standard bar stools are 30 inches and smaller counter stools are usually 24 inches. They make bar stools in different sizes but those are the standards.
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The height of a bar stool depends on the height of the counter. Today, many kitchens are equipped with islands with breakfast bars of varying heights. Bar stools are available in heights of 30 inches and 34 inches, as well as an extra tall 36 inches, which would be the standard height of the tall tables you sometimes see in cocktail lounges and the bar area of some restaurants.
Counter tops should have an inch and a half overhang beyond the cabinet face.
The height (in inches) for bar stools should be in the 30's to 40's. However, many companies now make bar stools adjustable so don't worry too much.
Some more popular brands of counter height tables are Ashley Furniture, Crown Mark Tyler, and Coaster. If looking for specific models of the suggested brands above, Ashley Furniture offers the Counter Height Table with four chair bar stools.
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The normal height of a bar table is between 40 and 42 inches high. Many people choose to use counter height tables in bar and game areas, and counter height tables are typically 34 to 36 inches high.