Three Posts Swivel Bar Stool vs Armen Living Melindra Swivel Bar Stool Set

Buy the Three Posts if you want a single stool with a tall 32-inch seat for a standard bar-height counter and a solid wood frame in a neutral gray. Buy the Melindra set if you need three matching stools for a kitchen island and want a padded seat, a backrest and a footrest. The Three Posts is a plain backless swivel stool with polyester upholstery; the Melindra is a ladder-back farmhouse design in stain-resistant boucle with a 360-degree swivel. Owners of both praise the swivel action; the Melindra's set format and back support make it the more comfortable long-sit choice, while the Three Posts is the simpler, more compact pick.

• Choose the Three Posts Swivel Bar Stool if you need one tall bar-height stool, want a backless design that tucks under the counter, and prefer a solid wood frame in gray.
• Choose the Armen Living Melindra set if you are seating three people at an island and want padded seats, backrests and footrests in a farmhouse look.