Gathering height chairs are 24" tall. For the counter, bar stool height is 30". In my opinion, the gathering height is better than the bar stool height for everyday dining. Climbing up on a bar stool, (which is the height you would need for your Lantana counter) is a lot of work and is not really very functional on a routine basis.
In our patio villa, we have a gathering height table and chairs in the dining area and at the counter, we have matching bar stools. It all looks really nice and cohesive. I didn't think I would like a gathering height table and chairs at first. I'm more of a standard chair height person. After dining on the gathering height table a few times, I have found that I love it and so do all my guests.
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