Chairs & Stools for Kitchen Island

Island Counter Chairs: Take a Seat at the Heart of the Kitchen

A kitchen island changes the way you use your kitchen: you prepare meals there, have your morning coffee, and arrange a platter for drinks with friends. Island counter chairs, with a seat height of between 62 and 70 cm, are designed for these raised worktops, so your knees have enough room and your back does not become tired after an hour of conversation.

Island Counter Chair: A Seat Height of Around 65 cm

Seat height is the first criterion to check, on the product page rather than based on the total height of the seat. Our guide to the stool height for a kitchen island provides a simple reference point: around 25 to 30 cm between the seat and the underside of the worktop, meaning a seat height of 62 to 65 cm for a 90 cm island or worktop. However, measure your own worktop before making your choice.

A large part of this selection features a seat height of 65 to 66 cm: the Henrik chairs in synthetic leather, velvet or bouclé fabric, the mid-height Pénélope chairs, the Misty chairs in velvet or bouclé wool-effect fabric, the Groom chairs in bouclé fabric, and the Tamara in rattan. If you are looking for a 65 cm high chair for your kitchen, you will find it here. For a higher counter, models with a 71–80 cm seat height are more suitable, while adjustable bar chairs eliminate the risk of being a few centimetres off.

How to Choose Chairs or Stools for a Kitchen Island

When it comes to materials, wooden bar stools bring the warmth of natural grain. Metal versions have a slender silhouette that does not visually overcrowd an already busy space. If comfort is your priority for dinners that stretch into the evening, choose a model with a backrest and padded seat, in velvet, bouclé fabric or synthetic leather. Rattan and woven resin, as featured on the Tamara or Carmela, give the overall look a lighter feel. For an island in a kitchen open to the living room, consider consistency: the chair’s colour or material can echo a design element from the adjoining room. An integrated footrest provides genuine everyday comfort as soon as you sit down for more than a few minutes.

Integrating These Seats into Your Interior

Arranged along a glossy white island, white stools create a bright continuity that works particularly well in small kitchens. In front of a polished concrete worktop, metal stools extend the industrial style without overdoing it. And if your kitchen opens onto a dining room, choosing the same colour palette as your dining chairs creates a natural harmony between the two spaces.