These are for actual commercial bars.
Alex almost clicked "buy" on a set of gorgeous walnut stools until he realized there are three distinct heights in the world of seating: buy bar table and stools
Backless stools tuck completely under the table (great for small apartments!), but they aren't great for long dinner parties. These are for actual commercial bars
You need 10 to 12 inches of "knee room" between the seat and the underside of the table. Alex measured his table at 42 inches high; he needed 30-inch stools. Crisis averted. The "Squeeze" Factor buy bar table and stools
These are for taller, pub-style tables.