Bar stools are the taller of the two options and should be used in spaces where added height is a benefit, as opposed to an inconvenience. "Use bar stools if you have a setup that deserves them.

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So a counter stool seat would range in height from 20-27 inches, using the 9-13 inches standard clearance. Bar stools are typically what you see at a bar or with a pub table.