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Choosing The Right Seat Height

STANDARD CHAIR HEIGHT


Commonly used at a dining table, an office desk, or any standard desk/table surface. Typical heights are: 43 to 45cm (16.9-17.7in)

COUNTER STOOL HEIGHT


Most frequently used stool for your home, breakfast islands, coffee shops and libraries. Counter Stool seat height will be anywhere from 60 to 65cm (23.6-25.in)

BAR STOOL HEIGHT


Made for taller than standard kitchen worktop height, you will find the best use for these stools in commercial areas, restaurants, pubs and cocktail bars. Bar Stool seat height will range from 70 to 75cm (27.5-29.5in)

USEFUL NOTE


Leg Room – Aim to allow for at least 23 to 28cm between the underside of the table and the top of the seat.

STOOL TYPES

HEIGHT

Standard Height Chair/Stools HEIGHT: 42cm – 45cm
Counter Height Stools HEIGHT: 60cm – 65cm
Bar Height Stools HEIGHT: 70cm – 75cm
Extra Height Bar Stools HEIGHT: 81cm – 85cm
Adjustable Height Bar Stools HEIGHT: 60cm – 80cm

STANDARD HEIGHT TABLES / SURFACES


Typically a dining table, an office desk, or a desk/table surface. Typical heights are: 70 to 75cm (27.6-29.5in)

COUNTER HEIGHT TABLES / SURFACES


Commonly residential breakfast islands, commercial coffee shops and libraries. Counter table/surface height will be anywhere from 90 to 92cm (35.4-36.2in)

BAR HEIGHT TABLES / SURFACES


Higher than standard/residential kitchen worktop height, these are usually used in commercial areas, restaurants, pubs and cocktail bars.
Bar table/surface height will range from 100 to 105cm (39.4-41.3in)

USEFUL NOTE


Footrest – Typically on a bar or counter stool a footrest will be 45cm below the top of the seat.

TABLE TYPES

HEIGHT

Standard Height Dining Table / Surfaces HEIGHT: 70cm – 75cm
Counter Height Table / Surfaces HEIGHT: 90cm – 92cm
Bar Height Table / Surfaces HEIGHT: 100cm – 105cm
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