The best bar stools make the most of vertical space, whether arranged around a tall kitchen island (as tradition calls for) ...

These wide-seat Upholstered Faux Leather Laslo Bar Stools are a great, comfortable addition to a modern home. You can’t go wrong with the Amazon Basics’ wooden saddle seats for your kitchen ...

Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Simple yet thoughtful, at a great price: Amazon Basics Solid Wood Saddle-Seat Stool, shown in counter height. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Looks like heavy metal ...

The stool design encourages sitting up straight with correct posture. Style and Comfort: While some will love the simplicity of a classic, wooden barstool, other guitarists may want a little extra ...