Modern & Contemporary Bar Stools

1. Though "modern" and "contemporary" are often used synonymously in descriptions of furniture designs, modern bar stools are technically those with styles that are influenced by modernism. Examples of this include the use of metals and plastics, clean and sleek lines, and trim geometric forms - a style commonly described as "futuristic."

2. Our selection of contemporary bar stools includes modern designs as well as more transitional styles that mix in elements of traditional bar stools, such as slat or lattice-style backs, wood frames and seats, and fabric or leather/faux leather upholstery.

3. Modern stools typically feature metal frames, which makes them a popular choice for kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, kitchen islands, or breakfast bars with contemporary metal pendant chandeliers.

4. Our modern bar stool selection includes a number of adjustable bar stools, and even some with a seat height range as great as 12 inches. An adjustable modern stool set offers versatile seating for counter-height kitchen surfaces and the taller surfaces of game rooms and home bars.

5. Modern counter stools and bar stools may look more design-oriented than comfort-oriented, but wait until you sit in one: they may have sleek lines, but they're still bar stools at heart. Leather-upholstered modern stools are especially luxurious - both for sitting and viewing.

6. Want to bring a fun, vintage vibe into your kitchen? Modern kitchen stools in a diner- or soda shop-style would set the right tone. These classic retro designs are casual and colorful, with red vinyl seats that make you long for the days of ten cent soda.

7. Our contemporary bar stool styles turn heads, including yours. In other words, most of our contemporary stools feature a swivel seat. It's an essential feature for home bars and rec rooms, or just watching the sun progress slowly across the kitchen ceiling on your leisurely "sick day."

8. Love a stool featured on our site, but not the color? Don't forget that many of our modern counter stool and bar stool designs come in more than one seat color. Black and white are the most popular colors, but you'll also find red and blue tones and a whole host of contemporary fabric hues.

9. Not only does BarStools.com offer low prices on gorgeous modern stool designs that you won't find anywhere else, but we also offer low-cost and even free shipping.

10. Need a dart board or portable kitchen island to go with your new modern stool set? Check out the full range of Hayneedle products and sites that you can explore via the category tabs at the top of this page.