All Design Factors For Barstools

Barstools come in several styles. If you’ve ever been to a retailer of barstools or restaurant furniture, you probably know that many barstools stick with the traditional stool design, while others look like tall chairs. This, of course, depends on the use for the set of stools. Some, such as adjustable and swivel stools at a counter, are stationary in location but pub-style stools – the ones that look like tall chairs – need to be moved around for seating purposes. In addition, the style you’re going for only includes some types of barstools. For example, chrome-colored adjustable barstools may be at home at a retro-style diner counter but not at an upscale bistro with contemporary style.

The first thing to know about choosing barstools is that heights vary. Although adjustable designs are on the market, these generally aren’t movable. Typically, barstools come in three sizes. The most commonly seen one is 30 inches, which is referred to as bar height. Anything shorter than 30 inches in called counter height, and these stools are seen in pubs, often with a matching table. The third, generally designed for taller people, is called a spectator stool. Spectator height stools average about 34 inches, although anything over 32 inches is considered spectator height.

Aside from the height of a barstool, how the barstool moves is important. Are you planning to have the stool in place the entire time, such as at a casual bar or diner counter, or will the stool need to be moved? If you want seats fastened to the floor, adjustable height barstools are an option. These stools move around the 30 inch mark but don’t go as low or as high as counter and spectator stools, respectively. Movable stools are more common, especially for dining establishments. Often designed like an oversized chair – but not always – these stools can be moved with a table set to any point in your home, bar, or restaurant.

The third factor to consider is whether you want the barstools to have a back or be backless. Backless is more traditional, but, especially for dining, barstools with backs are becoming more common. As any retailer of barstools can show you, these three factors are combined in a number of ways for you to find the best style and design for your home or restaurant.

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