I'm 5'-7" I have a kitchen counter top on base cabinets and the uppers also in my sewing room. The counter top is perfect. I bought a folding table at Joanns a few weeks ago and it is perfect for cutting and sandwiching quilts. No more aching back. I don't know how high they are and I have a longer body. My sewing room is now perfect for me. I can't really find a comfortable height chair, don't want a roll around chair. Too big and takes up too much room, would damage my hardwood floors over time. I use a wooden stool and take frequent breaks. I do side to side stretches and they help work out the kinks. I have a 2x4 foot long piece on a foam mat, that helps too.