Nathan James Dahlia Counter Stools Set of 4 vs Mainstays Swivel Bar Stools, 2 Pack

Buy the Nathan James set of 4 if you need four matching counter stools and want a cushioned low back with faux leather that wipes clean. Buy the Mainstays pair if you want a 360-degree swivel and the option to build them at 24 or 29 inches. The Nathan James stools have the stronger rating record (4.9 from 131 ratings) and a tested upholstery, but assembly runs about 100 minutes and the seat is fixed at 25.9 inches. The Mainstays stools win on flexibility and swivel, though owners report a firmer microfiber seat and a lower overall rating (4.4 from 5,478 ratings).

• Choose the Nathan James set of 4 if you have a counter-height island, want four stools in one order, and prefer a padded low back and wipe-clean faux leather.
• Choose the Mainstays 2-pack if you want swivel seats and the freedom to set them at 24 or 29 inches for a counter or a bar.