Main Features of Bar Stools and Why They Are Important

01 Jul.,2024

 

Main Features of Bar Stools and Why They Are Important

What Are They and Why Are They Important?

Let us begin with explaining them one by one in details here.

Main Features of Bar Stools and Why They Are Important

What Are They and Why Are They Important?

Let us begin with explaining them one by one in details here.

 

Width and Depth will together determine the seating area. For most adults, wider and deeper seats are more comfortable.

 

Seat Width of a bar stool also directly impacts how many stools you can fit in your space. Measure the width of your counter or bar and keep this number in mind when you are browsing stools. Also see this article to optimum space adjustments&#;The most common widths are 15&#;, 17&#;, and 21&#;.

 

Seat Depth is the distance from the front of the seat to the front of the backrest; the part that you actually sit on. The overall depth is the measurement from the front of the seat to the back of the backrest, or how much space the stool will actually occupy.

 

Height is directly correlated with establishing a comfortable seating arrangement. With breakfast bars and dining counters more popular than ever, there&#;s nothing worse than a bar stool that&#;s too tall or too short&#;not only will it be uncomfortable; it will also look disproportionate. Here, we break down the two most common bar stool heights, and how to choose between them.

Pro Tip!

Measure your current table, island, or bar. Then choose bar stools that allow for 9" &#; 12'' between the bottom of the table or countertop and the top of the bar stool.

 

Counter Stools at 24" &#; 26'' high pair best with surfaces that are 36'' off the ground. This is the standard height of kitchen counters and islands, so this type of bar stool will work great for your dining areas.

 

Standard bars are around 42'' high, so Bar Stools with a height of 30'' are your best bet for a wet bar at home. And that&#;s actually the same size bar stool you&#;d see in restaurants and bars.

 

Backrests are ergonomically the key feature. Backless stools do have their merits. They&#;re perfect for the minimalist look, and they tuck nicely under the counter too. But if comfort is a priority, you&#;ll want a stool with a back. For relaxed lounging, a backless stool won&#;t cut it.

 

Footrests are another comfort building elements. Unless your counter has a built-in footrest, you&#;ll want to pick a stool with a footrest. Unlike a dining room chair, most people will not be able to rest their feet on the ground when sitting on a counter stool. People tend to feel uneasy when their feet dangle, so a footrest is a must for comfort. Footrest widths vary between designs. Generally, circular footrests are around 14-15&#;, designed in proportion to the base. More expensive models often have more elaborate footrests. These are usually made of thicker steel and are often larger, again in proportion with the base.

 

Same goes for the Armrests. Encompassing your body, bar stools with arms deliver an unparalleled secure feeling that makes them immensely popular with a wide range of people. Many parents choose such models as they provide extra safety for their children, the back and armrests surrounding the body and thus minimizing the chance of them toppling off. They&#;re also favoured by the elderly as armrests not only help when getting up and down from the stool, but provides that extra support and reassurance when seated.

 

Characteristically slimline and compact, backless stools on the other hand, can also be tucked under a bar or worktop extremely easily for storage, as there are no arms or backrests to contend with.

 

Bases also vary in diameter, ranging from 15&#; to 20&#;. The vast majority, however, have a diameter of 15&#;-17&#;. Models with larger seats usually feature a wider base to increase stability, designed in proportion to the seat size.

 

Frame Materials come in variety choices and applications. Like any other piece of furniture, when it comes to choosing the right bar stools, material matters. Whether you&#;re looking to fit a particular style, or for a durable material that can stand up to heavy use, weight the pros and cons bar stool materials.

 

Style of Stool When purchasing a stool, it&#;s highly likely your choice will primarily be based on the seat design you prefer. The first thing you see when you look at a stool, the seat forms the focal point and visual centrepiece of a product, and can easily change the style of the stool as they are becoming increasingly fashionable. For a slightly softer look, models with leather seats are the ideal choice, or fabric covered stools. Or, if you prefer more traditional four-legged stools, designs with wood or metal legs are the safe way to go.

When purchasing a stool, it&#;s highly likely your choice will primarily be based on the seat design you prefer. The first thing you see when you look at a stool, the seat forms the focal point and visual centrepiece of a product, and can easily change the style of the stool as they are becoming increasingly fashionable. For a slightly softer look, models with leather seats are the ideal choice, or fabric covered stools. Or, if you prefer more traditional four-legged stools, designs with wood or metal legs are the safe way to go.

Top 5 stool designs to incorporate into your living room ASAP

I&#;m at a point in my life where I&#;m team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get. Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren&#;t really overbearing. But these traits are what make stools so great in my opinion! I mean, they&#;re compact, and a great space-saving furniture option for our modern homes. They are also super portable. And, we&#;ve put together a collection of stool designs that not only provide a healthy seating experience while promoting a good and stable posture but most of them are created from sustainable materials as well. From a minimal stackable stool with slim wooden legs to a rustic stool made using leftover grain from beer &#; these well-designed stools are the furniture pieces you need to add to your home.

1. Drum

The Drum stool is minimal, elegant, stackable, and not to mention sustainable! At first glance, the Drum stool looks like a cute little wine cork to me. But when you dig deeper, you realize it has much more to offer than its adorable good looks.

Why is it noteworthy?

Teixeira picked materials such as cork and wood to build the stool, instantly rating it high on sustainability. Cork was used to create the seat, while wood was the material of choice for the legs.

What we like

  • The cork seat features round trimmed surfaces, giving it a rather fun and playful shape
  • The trimmed seat is further supported by slim wooden legs that effortlessly blend with the seat, creating a furniture piece with a cohesive and harmonious personality

What we dislike

  • We&#;re not sure how comfy the trimmed cork seat would be to sit on for longer durations of time

2. The Plastic Translation Stool

Called the Plastic Translation Stool, this intriguing stool design attempts to reinterpret the lines of a plastic stool, creating a form that is similar and yet completely unique, allowing the wooden stool to possess its own unique character.

Why is it noteworthy?

The wooden legs alone, however, won&#;t be enough to offer the same stability as the plastic counterpart, so an additional element had to be added. This element comes in the form of Birch plywood buttresses. These buttresses distribute some of the force evenly across the beechwood legs, which, in turn, hold the buttresses together. The result is increased architectural stability and visual amplification, which gives the design an upgraded look.

What we like

  • Doesn&#;t require screws or nails to be assembled
  • A more sustainable option to the plastic stool
  • It&#;s like a fun design puzzle

What we dislike

  • Options to customize the stool are currently missing

3. Mask Stool

Design brand Mater designed the &#;Mask Stool&#;. Now, what makes the Mask stool so unique or special? It&#;s the fact, that it has been built using the spent grain from brewery Carlsberg&#;s beer production, at the Danish film festival 3 Days of Design.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Mask Stool is built using a sustainable design technology that Mater developed. Mater developed this technology alongside the Danish Technological Institute and the University of Copenhagen. The technology merges and mixes fiber-based materials with plastic waste.

What we like

  • Utilizes an innovative new sustainable technology

What we dislike

  • The aesthetics of the stool are quite odd-looking, and may not be appreciated by everyone

4. The Balanco Stools

The Balanco stools were designed during the pandemic to provide kids and adults with something to play and engage with! Besides being interesting playthings, the stools are great seating options, inspired by rocks and boulders. You can stack the stools in different forms and patterns, in turn creating art in the process.

Why is it noteworthy?

The idea for the Balanco stools came from the Japanese practice of stacking pebbles to create towers. Traditionally, the pebbles mostly consist of rounded forms, designers Lisa Lai and Joel Wong decided that chiseled rock-like shapes would create more visual dynamism while offering a variety of flat surfaces that are ideal for stacking and layering.

What we like

  • The poufs are deceptively light
  • The individual surfaces remain relatively flat, so they stack on each other rather beautifully
  • Inspired by rocks and boulders

What we dislike

  • Made from felt, there is a higher chance of staining this design

5. The Tie Stool

The Tie Stool is made up of three bent plywood strips that effortlessly lock into one another, creating a tripod form that is comfortable to sit down on. Besides its unique design, the sheer simplicity of the stool, and the use of minimal materials make the stool quite a beauty.

Why is it noteworthy?

Fabricating the Tie Stool would require a few simple steps. The three plywood strips can, in fact, be split into 6 total parts (you can see the parting lines). The individual parts are formed using high pressure and temperatures that cause the plywood to bend and retain its shape, and cutting/finishing processes are performed on the parts to make them interlock into one another.

What we like

  • The entire stool can potentially be flat-packed and shipped to customers
  • It&#;s stackable

What we dislike

  • Its compressed design means it needs a tabletop to add more space on the stool

 

Width and Depth will together determine the seating area. For most adults, wider and deeper seats are more comfortable.

 

Seat Width of a bar stool also directly impacts how many stools you can fit in your space. Measure the width of your counter or bar and keep this number in mind when you are browsing stools. Also see this article to optimum space adjustments&#;The most common widths are 15&#;, 17&#;, and 21&#;.

 

Seat Depth is the distance from the front of the seat to the front of the backrest; the part that you actually sit on. The overall depth is the measurement from the front of the seat to the back of the backrest, or how much space the stool will actually occupy.

 

Height is directly correlated with establishing a comfortable seating arrangement. With breakfast bars and dining counters more popular than ever, there&#;s nothing worse than a bar stool that&#;s too tall or too short&#;not only will it be uncomfortable; it will also look disproportionate. Here, we break down the two most common bar stool heights, and how to choose between them.

Pro Tip!

Measure your current table, island, or bar. Then choose bar stools that allow for 9" &#; 12'' between the bottom of the table or countertop and the top of the bar stool.

 

Counter Stools at 24" &#; 26'' high pair best with surfaces that are 36'' off the ground. This is the standard height of kitchen counters and islands, so this type of bar stool will work great for your dining areas.

 

Standard bars are around 42'' high, so Bar Stools with a height of 30'' are your best bet for a wet bar at home. And that&#;s actually the same size bar stool you&#;d see in restaurants and bars.

 

Backrests are ergonomically the key feature. Backless stools do have their merits. They&#;re perfect for the minimalist look, and they tuck nicely under the counter too. But if comfort is a priority, you&#;ll want a stool with a back. For relaxed lounging, a backless stool won&#;t cut it.

 

Footrests are another comfort building elements. Unless your counter has a built-in footrest, you&#;ll want to pick a stool with a footrest. Unlike a dining room chair, most people will not be able to rest their feet on the ground when sitting on a counter stool. People tend to feel uneasy when their feet dangle, so a footrest is a must for comfort. Footrest widths vary between designs. Generally, circular footrests are around 14-15&#;, designed in proportion to the base. More expensive models often have more elaborate footrests. These are usually made of thicker steel and are often larger, again in proportion with the base.

 

Same goes for the Armrests. Encompassing your body, bar stools with arms deliver an unparalleled secure feeling that makes them immensely popular with a wide range of people. Many parents choose such models as they provide extra safety for their children, the back and armrests surrounding the body and thus minimizing the chance of them toppling off. They&#;re also favoured by the elderly as armrests not only help when getting up and down from the stool, but provides that extra support and reassurance when seated.

 

Characteristically slimline and compact, backless stools on the other hand, can also be tucked under a bar or worktop extremely easily for storage, as there are no arms or backrests to contend with.

 

Bases also vary in diameter, ranging from 15&#; to 20&#;. The vast majority, however, have a diameter of 15&#;-17&#;. Models with larger seats usually feature a wider base to increase stability, designed in proportion to the seat size.

 

Frame Materials come in variety choices and applications. Like any other piece of furniture, when it comes to choosing the right bar stools, material matters. Whether you&#;re looking to fit a particular style, or for a durable material that can stand up to heavy use, weight the pros and cons bar stool materials.

 

Style of Stool When purchasing a stool, it&#;s highly likely your choice will primarily be based on the seat design you prefer. The first thing you see when you look at a stool, the seat forms the focal point and visual centrepiece of a product, and can easily change the style of the stool as they are becoming increasingly fashionable. For a slightly softer look, models with leather seats are the ideal choice, or fabric covered stools. Or, if you prefer more traditional four-legged stools, designs with wood or metal legs are the safe way to go.

When purchasing a stool, it&#;s highly likely your choice will primarily be based on the seat design you prefer. The first thing you see when you look at a stool, the seat forms the focal point and visual centrepiece of a product, and can easily change the style of the stool as they are becoming increasingly fashionable. For a slightly softer look, models with leather seats are the ideal choice, or fabric covered stools. Or, if you prefer more traditional four-legged stools, designs with wood or metal legs are the safe way to go.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Tolix Chair. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

Top 5 stool designs to incorporate into your living room ASAP

I&#;m at a point in my life where I&#;m team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get. Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren&#;t really overbearing. But these traits are what make stools so great in my opinion! I mean, they&#;re compact, and a great space-saving furniture option for our modern homes. They are also super portable. And, we&#;ve put together a collection of stool designs that not only provide a healthy seating experience while promoting a good and stable posture but most of them are created from sustainable materials as well. From a minimal stackable stool with slim wooden legs to a rustic stool made using leftover grain from beer &#; these well-designed stools are the furniture pieces you need to add to your home.

1. Drum

The Drum stool is minimal, elegant, stackable, and not to mention sustainable! At first glance, the Drum stool looks like a cute little wine cork to me. But when you dig deeper, you realize it has much more to offer than its adorable good looks.

Why is it noteworthy?

Teixeira picked materials such as cork and wood to build the stool, instantly rating it high on sustainability. Cork was used to create the seat, while wood was the material of choice for the legs.

What we like

  • The cork seat features round trimmed surfaces, giving it a rather fun and playful shape
  • The trimmed seat is further supported by slim wooden legs that effortlessly blend with the seat, creating a furniture piece with a cohesive and harmonious personality

What we dislike

  • We&#;re not sure how comfy the trimmed cork seat would be to sit on for longer durations of time

2. The Plastic Translation Stool

Called the Plastic Translation Stool, this intriguing stool design attempts to reinterpret the lines of a plastic stool, creating a form that is similar and yet completely unique, allowing the wooden stool to possess its own unique character.

Why is it noteworthy?

The wooden legs alone, however, won&#;t be enough to offer the same stability as the plastic counterpart, so an additional element had to be added. This element comes in the form of Birch plywood buttresses. These buttresses distribute some of the force evenly across the beechwood legs, which, in turn, hold the buttresses together. The result is increased architectural stability and visual amplification, which gives the design an upgraded look.

What we like

  • Doesn&#;t require screws or nails to be assembled
  • A more sustainable option to the plastic stool
  • It&#;s like a fun design puzzle

What we dislike

  • Options to customize the stool are currently missing

3. Mask Stool

Design brand Mater designed the &#;Mask Stool&#;. Now, what makes the Mask stool so unique or special? It&#;s the fact, that it has been built using the spent grain from brewery Carlsberg&#;s beer production, at the Danish film festival 3 Days of Design.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Mask Stool is built using a sustainable design technology that Mater developed. Mater developed this technology alongside the Danish Technological Institute and the University of Copenhagen. The technology merges and mixes fiber-based materials with plastic waste.

What we like

  • Utilizes an innovative new sustainable technology

What we dislike

  • The aesthetics of the stool are quite odd-looking, and may not be appreciated by everyone

4. The Balanco Stools

The Balanco stools were designed during the pandemic to provide kids and adults with something to play and engage with! Besides being interesting playthings, the stools are great seating options, inspired by rocks and boulders. You can stack the stools in different forms and patterns, in turn creating art in the process.

Why is it noteworthy?

The idea for the Balanco stools came from the Japanese practice of stacking pebbles to create towers. Traditionally, the pebbles mostly consist of rounded forms, designers Lisa Lai and Joel Wong decided that chiseled rock-like shapes would create more visual dynamism while offering a variety of flat surfaces that are ideal for stacking and layering.

What we like

  • The poufs are deceptively light
  • The individual surfaces remain relatively flat, so they stack on each other rather beautifully
  • Inspired by rocks and boulders

What we dislike

  • Made from felt, there is a higher chance of staining this design

5. The Tie Stool

The Tie Stool is made up of three bent plywood strips that effortlessly lock into one another, creating a tripod form that is comfortable to sit down on. Besides its unique design, the sheer simplicity of the stool, and the use of minimal materials make the stool quite a beauty.

Why is it noteworthy?

Fabricating the Tie Stool would require a few simple steps. The three plywood strips can, in fact, be split into 6 total parts (you can see the parting lines). The individual parts are formed using high pressure and temperatures that cause the plywood to bend and retain its shape, and cutting/finishing processes are performed on the parts to make them interlock into one another.

What we like

  • The entire stool can potentially be flat-packed and shipped to customers
  • It&#;s stackable

What we dislike

  • Its compressed design means it needs a tabletop to add more space on the stool

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