I just have to say that I have been wanting to do a post on modern farmhouse bar stools and counter stools for.EV.ER!!! and I am soooo excited to finally get the chance. There is just something about the modern farmhouse style that draws you in with it’s clean lines and no-fuss approach to decorating, and the bar stools follow these same guidelines. 12 Best Modern Farmhouse Bar Stools.
Once the bones of the kitchen are set up in the modern farmhouse style, the bar stools actually accent and personalize the space. And this is what makes each person’s kitchen sooooo unique- love this!!!
*Updating in progress: November 2020*
12 BEST MODERN FARMHOUSE BAR STOOLS
3 Elements
When scrolling through pinterest for kitchen inspirations, 3 things immediately catch my eye:
- bar stools
- light pendants
- color of the kitchen cabinets
These are the 3 elements that seem to move the eye around, and give the most interest to a plain kitchen canvas.
Since most of my kitchen inspirations have a little farmhouse style in them, I knew finding the 12 Best Modern Farmhouse Stools wouldn’t be a problem.
It’s just that I didn’t know if I could edit all of these bad boys into a cliff notes version post (yep- I said cliff notes…remember those)?
So, I will try to do my best and scale it down the best I can…which means….grab a drink & some snacks. You’ll be here for awhile!!

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12 BEST MODERN FARMHOUSE BAR STOOLS
FIRST THINGS FIRST:
Here are some guidelines to help you with measurements and spacing when purchasing bar (and counter) stools. The main thing to look at is your counter height:
counter height (35″ – 37″) = counter stool
bar height (41″-43″) = bar stool
extra tall bar height (44″-47″) = extra tall bar stool
So, don’t forget to measure!


Let’s get to the good stuff – the styles!!!
12 BAR STOOL STYLES
- Round
- Modern Round
- Modern Industrial Chic
- Square
- Metal With Back
- X-Back Wood
- Modern Industrial
- Upholstered Backless
- Bistro
- Upholstered With Back
- Modern Miscellaneous
- Modern Saddle Back
1. ROUND BAR STOOLS




*Updated November 2020
Shop this Look: Round Bar Stools
Without Back: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5, Option 6
With Back: Option 7, Option 8, Option 9, Option 10, Option 11
2. MODERN ROUND BAR STOOLS



*Updated November 2020
Shop the Look: Modern Round Bar Stool
Round Base: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, (here or here,) Option 4, Option 5, Option 6,
Square Base: Option 7, Option 8, Option 9
3. MODERN INDUSTRIAL CHIC BAR STOOLS




*Updated November 2020
Shop the Look: Modern Industrial Chic Bar Stool
Tractor Seat: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5,
Saddle Seat: Option 6, Option 7, Option 8, Option 9
Square Seat: Option 10,
4. SQUARE BAR STOOLS



*Updated November 2020
Shop the Look: Square Bar Stool
Metal Seat: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5
5. METAL BAR STOOLS WITH BACK




*Updated November 2020
Shop the Look: Metal w/Back Bar Stool
Metal Seat: Option 1, Option 2 (more colors),
Wood Seat: Option 3, Option 4, Option 5, Option 6, Option 7, Option 8
6. X-BACK WOOD BAR STOOLS





*Updated November 2020
Shop the Look: X-Back Wood Bar Stool
Woven Seats: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5
Wood Seats: Option 6, Option 7, Option 8 (11 more colors), Option 9, Option 10
7. MODERN INDUSTRIAL BAR STOOLS



*Updated November 2020
Shop the Look: Modern Industrial Bar Stool
Round: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5, Option 6, Option 7,
Square: Option 8 (or here) Option 9, Option 10
8. UPHOLSTERED BACKLESS BAR STOOLS





*Updated October 2020
Shop the Look: Upholstered Backless Bar Stool
Rectangular: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5
Buffalo Check: Option 6
Round: Option 9, Option 10, Option 11, Option 12, Option 13
Square : Option 13, Option 14, Option 15
9. BISTRO BAR STOOLS




*Updated November 2020
Shop the Look: Blue/Black French Cafe Bar Stool
Backless: Option 1 (12 colors), Option 2, Option 3,
With Back: Option 4, Option 5, Option 6,
10. UPHOLSTERED BAR STOOLS WITH BACK






*Updated October 2020
Shop the Look: Upholstered Bar Stool with Back
Traditional: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5, option 6, option 7
Wood Trim: Option 8, Option 9, Option 10, Option 11
More Modern: Option 12, Option 13, Option 14, Option 15
11. MODERN MISCELLANEOUS BAR STOOLS






*Updated: October 2020
Shop the Look: Modern Miscellaneous Bar Stool
Wicker/Woven: Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5, Option 6
Wishbone: Option 7,
Leather: Option 8, Option 9, Option 10
Modern Tractor: Option 11, Option 12, Option 13, Option 14
12. WOODEN SADDLE BACK BAR STOOLS





*Updated October 2020
Shop the Look: Saddle Back Bar Stool
Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5, Option 6,
P.S…… The Last bar stools (OPTION 8) – white w/gray top are mine!!
LOVE them!! Scroll To the End of Post to see them. ๐
So many to choose from- right??
It’s amazing how one bar stool style can look so different depending on how it is made: color, fabric, wood/metal, and shape.
Have a Great Weekend!!
Love & Hugs – Jael ๐
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14 Comments
My choice: # 6 Either the shophousedesign or nouvelliehaiti.org
i love the x-back style too….my kitchen chairs have that pattern. it’s great how you can have a masculine or feminine look with these depending on the color and shape.
thnx for sharing mom ๐
love the last picture with the white backless with possibly black leather sling stools. can you tell me where you found those?
hi kris! thanks for the feedback – that link wasn’t working! sorry about that!
here is the new link: https://fave.co/2YupqNb. i have those stools at our house & love them ๐
let me know if you need anything else.
jael
I would love to know where to find the 1st option under metal chairs with back (oil rubbed bronze)
hi ashley! i do not know where they came from sorry! they are gorgeous!
here are four similar options that may work for you:
1. https://amzn.to/34svnfy
2. https://fave.co/31qa4t6
3. https://amzn.to/2QsLJMN
4. https://fave.co/2EuMHWf
good luck & hope you find some that you love.
hugs –
jael ๐
Can you tell me where to find the 2nd bar stool under Modern miscellaneous?
Hi Chris! Here are 2 options that look close to that bar stool – I could not find an exact match.
Try these 2: https://fave.co/3bm7maV and https://fave.co/3bzgaum. Hope one of them will work! Thanks for writing in ๐ jael
Thanks very interะตsting blog!
Thanks for the kind feedback ๐ Stay safe!
Thank you for the info. I am having trouble find in the last pick under #10, white barstools Upholstered with back. The link just goes to a general website.
Hi Beige – Thanks for letting me know about the link – so sorry!
Here are 2 options to try for the upholstered bar stools with backs:
#1 https://fave.co/2WdMtYX
#2 https://fave.co/3bVrxMP
Hope this helps! Please let me know if you need anything else ๐
Jael
I am desperately trying to find the first set of stools under #11 modern miscellaneous (the rounded natural colored). Do you know where I can purchase these>
hi julie! here are some similar options to try:
1) https://fave.co/35UEE0C
2) https://fave.co/33JZBsu
3) https://fave.co/2RLmSo8
***4) https://fave.co/3hSTZ3X – maybe paint legs black – just a thought ***
hope this help –
jael ๐