Wood counter stools have seats that are 26 inches high. In other words, wooden counter stools have seats that are 26 inches as measured from floor to seat height. This standard is known as wood counter height stools. The other major defining characteristic is the material from which the stool is constructed. A wood counter height bar stool is manufactured from wood with wood or upholstered seats. Wooden counter height stools can swivel or remain stationary.