10 Chic Bar Stools to Punch up Your Kitchen

• Mackinder Bar Stool, $348; available in navy or white

With a yoked back and scooped seat, this stool does double duty as kitchen bar sculpture.

• Riviera Backless Counter Stool, $228

Daydream that you're sipping espresso at a Parisian bistro while perched on these rattan stools with woven seats.

These dark wood stools with a slightly curved seat contrast with the light wood cabinetry and complement the two-toned tile in this stunning kitchen.

• Stacking Bar Stool, $480; available in white and black

These stackable bar stools with a geometric design are show-stoppers at the bar (and extras store easy).

• Dessau Counter Stool, $695; available in 3 color combinations

Don't let this jaw-dropping clean-line contemporary design fool you! The leather-covered seat and back are padded.

• Orb Bar + Counter Stools, $349; available in 2 colors

Elegance meets coziness in these orb-shaped stools that look like they should be walking the runway.

Dark kitchen cabinetry? Choose light-colored bar stools (and hardware) for a bold contrast.

• Reverb 24" Counter Stool, $269

Cozy up to the kitchen counter on a stool reminiscent of your favorite dimly-lit bar. The leather-covered foam cushion means you'll linger for hours.

• Curran Quilted Granite Counter Stool, $399

Back support is served with a diamond stitch in this counter stool with solid beech legs. Great for households with kiddos: The “leather” is synthetic, which makes for easy care and durability.

• Collins Counter Stool, $898

Dress up a neutral kitchen palette with these chairs featuring naturally beautiful materials: saddle leather, brass hardware, and a natural ash frame.