Nice looking and sturdy for the size, but the seat does not reach 26".  It's lower than 25" at its highest, which is at the very outside edges, and dips even lower in the center of the seat where you'd be sitting.  Since the seat dimensions are not posted, I will share that they are 16.5" wide by 14" deep.  Although it's a well built sturdy stool, its small stature makes it easy to tip if you are lean forward even the slightest bit.   These are dwarfed by my counter height kitchen island.