Anonymous wrote:Make sure you get the right height - there's bar height and counter height.
http://www.wayfair.com/Buying-Guides/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Bar-Stool-Height-E587

I have backless Crate and Barrel, but there's something like this
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/lowe-onyx-leather-bar-stools/f44738

We just bought the Lowe C&B counter height stools - love them.

Anonymous wrote:Are backless ones comfortable enough for regular daily dining?

I don't think so.

Bova furniture in beltsville has a large selection. Definitely recommend you test drive in person. We ordered online and were thrilled with the appearance but not the comfort.

Are backless ones comfortable enough for regular daily dining?

World market has some nice stools as well. Mine are backless swivel with adjustable height. Love them!!

Make sure you get the right height - there's bar height and counter height.
http://www.wayfair.com/Buying-Guides/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Bar-Stool-Height-E587

I have backless Crate and Barrel, but there's something like this
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/lowe-onyx-leather-bar-stools/f44738

CB2 and Design within Reach in Georgetown have nice selections of barstools.

Crate and barrel
Pottery barn
Room and board

I got mine on Overstock.

Ballard Designs (online)

Thanks for these recs! I hadn't heard of those sites, except for overstock, so I really appreciate it.

I may go that online route, but anyone know any brick and mortar place in the DC area for barstools?

Way fair and Overstock usually have a good selection too.

Home decorators

Check out Grandin Road

Any good sources for barstool chairs for kitchen island? Cabinets are light cherry, island and counter are black marble. I think I'd prefer chairs with a back since we'll eat most of or family meals there.