I'm not sure if I misjudged the height, but these came in a little short for my bar counter. I also am not crazy about the plastic connectors that attach the seat to the metal bars. They are solid, but they clash with the overall look. With that said, the overall design is nice and they are comfortable, so I decided to keep them. I am going to make some tufted pillow cushions to give me a "lift' and they will work just fine. They look great with my decor and seem pretty structurally solid.