Linon Claridge Backless Counter Stool vs Costway Adjustable Swivel Bar Stools (Set of 2)

Buy the Linon Claridge if you want a sturdy, backless wood stool with a padded saddle seat and a fixed 26-inch height for a kitchen island. Buy the Costway set if you need two adjustable-height stools with a mid back and swivel for a home bar or a counter you share with taller people. The Linon has the stronger track record: 4.4 out of 5 from about 1,100 ratings, a solid wood frame and a 275 lb limit. The Costway set wins on flexibility and on seating two people, but it lists no certifications and no rating history here, so expect to check the welds and the gas lift yourself.

• Choose the Linon Claridge if you want one solid wood counter stool with a padded saddle seat, nailhead trim and a fixed height that suits a 35 to 39 inch counter.
• Choose the Costway set if you need two stools, adjustable height from counter to bar, a mid back and swivel, and you accept adult assembly and no listed certifications.