All About Bar Stools

Great bar stools in history

Bar stools are the most versatile type of seating around, with a wide range of styles, sizes, materials, and options. Many of us remember barstools from our childhood days, sitting at the breakfast bar, in pajamas, eating breakfast, and getting ready for a fun-filled school day. Then there was the neighborhood ice cream shop, and us spinning around on that shiny silver bar stool on a hot summer afternoon. And who could forget that classic bright red vinyl cushion seat on the bar stool at the burger joint? We all share those fond memories.

Where?  Anywhere!

Bar stools fit in most any room of the home - at the kitchen countertop, island, or breakfast bars, in the rec-room at the bar, where you spend time with friends and family, outside by the pool, or on your patio deck next to the barbeque.  If you've got some imagination, who knows where you'll use a barstool?

Bar stool sizes and styles

The variety of bar stools is really amazing. Following are just a few styles you'll find:

Wooden Bar Stools

Metal (Steel, chrome, iron) Bar Stools

Bamboo or Rattan Bar Stools

Uncovered, Leather, Vinyl, or Stain-Resistant Fabric cushioned Bar Stools

Backed or Un-Backed Bar Stools

Swivel or Fixed Bar Stools

Mounted to the floor or Free-Standing Bar Stools

Rungs or Mounted Footrests

24-, 26-, 30- or Extra Tall 34- and 36-inch Bar Stool Heights Available

Contemporary Bar Stools

Antique Bar Stools

Rustic or Retro Bar Stools

And More! - So Many Bar Stool Choices!

Bar stool tip

Measure the counter or bar level where you want to place your bar stools.   Keep in mind you'll want 9 to 12 inches between the top of the bar stool's seat and the surface of the countertop.  It's quite simple.

Functional and fun

Bar stools have become part of the American culture. They fit our lifestyles and fit in anywhere. Whether you're looking for nostalgia or sleek contemporary flair, be sure to consider bar stools when you're making out that clever decorating list of yours.

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