This shortened height is around 1/2 foot less than standard bar stools, and allows easy leg fit under standard kitchen counter tops, which generally measure 36 inches from the floor. Shorter stools are ideal for seating provided at a combined serving working surface, or in an open plan setting where the divider functions as both a kitchen work seating area. Retro style spans from the 50s to the 70s with many nostalgic furniture designs. You'll be amazed at the comfort blended with solid no-upholstery seating. Counter height is a popular solution for kitchen island seating.