Backless Bar Stools — Sleek, streamlined models that fit anywhere! Backless bar stools can have any manner of seat -- round, rectangular, wooden, cushioned, etc. -- but the constant is a low-profile versatility that lets you position them almost anywhere. (If you've got a bad back, these might not be your best bet.)
Ladder Back Bar Stools — Ladder Back bar stools are named for the horizontal slats on the chair back that resemble the rungs on a ladder. Often rustic in design, Ladder Back bar stools are perfect for a country kitchen!
Low Back Bar Stools — Bar Stools with Low Backs (also known as half-back) manage to stay minimalist and support your lower back at the same time. Many of the stools in this section are high-fashion, contemporary models, though you can also find traditional-themed stools with lower profiles.
Slat Back Bar Stools — Slat Back bar stools often remind me of mission style furniture. The bar stools are characterized by multiple vertical slats of wood. Because of their simple design, these bar stools are highly versatile and can work in traditional or modern settings.
Elegant Design Bar Stools — Elegant Back bar stools are bar stools with intricate back design like spirals. These bar stools will fit nicely in a formal dining room.
Full Back Bar Stools — For long-term sitting sessions, or for people with balky backs, you'll need Bar Stools with Full Back. They come in any style and height, but they're all built to give you that little extra support.
Windsor Back Bar Stools — Windsor back is a type of traditional chair design. It was first introduced in the 18th Century and became popularized in the 19th. Windsor backs characterized by the horizontal spindles jointed to the seat or the chair. Windsor back bar stools are commonly paired with a saddle seat.