Wood frames with saddle styling or upholstered seats can add accent to traditional or modern settings as well. This lowered height is usually 5-8 inches less than standard bar stools, and enables you and your family to easily fit under standard counter tops, which are usually 36 inches tall and 1 inch thick. Backless Counter Stools have seat heights in the 24-27 inch range. For custom bar designs, extra tall heights are comfortably sized. These are extra tall to fit custom entertainment areas.