These stools are perfect for my counter height kitchen bar.  They have shorter legs which makes it easier to get on and off and they swivel so they can turn around and face the living room for extra seating.  They are comfortable to sit in and match my décor perfectly with the espresso wood and beige upholstery.  The first stools I purchased (27" to seat) were too high and resulted in not enough leg room under the bar and sitting too high to eat comfortably.  These bring the surface of the bar to exact table height for eating comfortably - just like sitting at a regular table in a chair.