Vail Counter & Bar Stool vs Nathan James Arlo Backless Bar Stool

Buy the Vail if you want a full-back stool with a designer look and a solid wood and steel build. Buy the Nathan James Arlo if you want a backless saddle stool and need two. The Vail has the stronger rating record by far, 5 out of 5 from 828 ratings against 4.6 from 19. The Arlo is the simpler, lighter stool and comes as a pair, but it is backless and needs assembly.

• Choose the Vail if you want a backed counter stool with channel tufting and leather strap detailing that reads as a design piece.
• Choose the Nathan James Arlo if you want a backless saddle stool for an island and want two matching stools in one order.