Linon Claridge Backless Counter Stool vs Mainstays Swivel Bar Stools, 2 Pack

Buy the Linon Claridge if you want one sturdy, finished stool with a padded saddle seat and nailhead trim. Buy the Mainstays two-pack if you need to seat two people and want a backrest and a swivel. The Linon has a solid wood frame and a 275 lb rating; the Mainstays pair is lighter-duty with a metal frame and microfiber seats. Both rate 4.4, but the Mainstays has far more ratings, so its score is more reliable. Owners of backless stools like the Claridge note you slide on and off easily but get no back support.

• Choose the Linon Claridge if you want a single well-finished wood stool with a padded vinyl saddle seat for a counter or island.
• Choose the Mainstays two-pack if you need two matching stools with a backrest and swivel for a kitchen bar or breakfast counter.