I have searched high and low all over the internet to find the best brands of barstool on offer for the consumer and the bar owner or designer. This means that reviews have been read, and sheer number of name crop ups, otherwise known as popularity, have been taken into account.
I will list in order of what I think is the best. We will define the best as being quality and design and age of business which can mean customer loyalty and a great business.
- Trica - North American made. Founded in 1988 by brothers. They use certified renewable wood, recycled and recyclable steel, aluminium, and plastic. Their paint is lead and VOC free. Great designs and a 10 year warranty. What more could anyone ask for?
- Hillsdale Furniture - a specialist when it comes to specific categories like bar and counter stool. Started in 1994.
- Eurostyle - very cutting edge designs and ikea-like assembly. The prices are very affordable also for the designs they have.
- Boraam Industries - started in 2001 and has wood furniture on offer. Everything gets made in Asia but delivered from a US warehouse.
- Tempo - has beginnings in 1970 and is a USA company. Has a great variety and lifetime warranty!
- Holsag Canada - a Swiss company founded in 1966 and came to Canada in 1990. All stools are 100% European beech hardwood and they have a one year workmanship warranty.
- Powell - has been around since 1968 and a great service ethic
- Berkline - great wood designs on their range and lovely types of wood also.
- Winsome Trading - has been around since 1977 and is based in the US originally as well as Canada. They have great designs but also accept custom designs.
- Home Styles - a great variety of designs and materials.

There are so many great brands when it comes to the humble barstool but these means that there is a lot of competition also, and this can only be a good thing for the buyer. You are sure to find the one you want from some of the information provided here.
There are so many more brands out there that could be the best for you. Here is a quick list in alphabetical order of really good brands:
- Acme
- Alston
- American Woods
- Ashley Furniture
- Buffalo Tools
- Canterbury
- Carolina Cottage
- Entrée Casual
- Fire Seating
- Furniture Imports
- Grace Collection
- Homelegance
- International Concepts
- John Boos
- Kidkraft
- Koch Originals
- On The Edge
- Pastel
- Zuo
Now you can go shopping and when you come across a familiar name, you will know why. Good luck!

