Commercial Bar Stools

About Commercial-Grade Bar Stools

Hospitality seating offers a wide variety of choices, among which the bar stools present the most versatile, space-savvy option. With their narrow profile and sleek height, commercial bar stools provide a casual, designed aesthetic to any space. 

However, bar and cafe stools rarely fit with standard cafe and restaurant tables. They need counters and bar leaners with adequate dimensions and matching height. 

Types of Hospitality Bar Stools

Bar Stools With Armrests

Bar stools with armrests boast a more formal appeal, with many models featuring cushioned or padded armrests for a more convenient seating experience. Other options are metal or wooden arms for functional structure. 

Swivel Bar Stools

Swivel stools offer similar levels of comfort as conventional models but enhanced with 360-degree maneuverability. Rotating pole enables easy turns, enhancing freedom of movement and accessible approach. By eliminating the need to move the entire stool, swivelling provides more convenient use, ideal for sports bars and similar vibrant venues with live entertainment.

Bolt-Down Restaurant Bar Chairs

Bolt-down swivel is thoughtfully engineered and designed to comply with the rigorous demands of the food industry. They are commonly seen in bowling alleys and modern minimalist eateries. 

Vintage & Restaurant Retro Bar Stools

Retro stools are ideal for themed restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours, adding a chic vintage charm and distinctive character to the existing decor. Retro stools can be found with bolt-down and swivel mechanisms, too, for a more adjustable timeless design.

Backless Restaurant Bar Stools

Backless stools are a popular choice due to their size and convenience of use. Similar to swivel models, backless barstools allow for convenient sliding in and out without a hassle, making them ideal for use in crowded places where visual connectivity is an advantage. In addition, their versatile design can easily match a variety of décor solutions. 

Rustic & Industrial Bar Stools

Industrial stools boast an inherently rustic look with a contemporary feel. They are typically made of metal-wood materials and accentuated with two-toned finishes.

Modern Restaurant Bar Stools

Sleek contemporary stools are easy to fit in various decors. Their simplified lines and glossy minimalist frames are typically moulded in plastics attached to a fully welded metal frame.

Traditional Bar Stools 

Elegant details and craftsmanship attract attention with visual interest, which adds decorative value to traditional bar stools utility. Wooden frames are often enriched with vinyl upholstered seating to produce an upscale appeal in a variety of styles and finishes. 

Barstool Materials

When it comes to bar stools, functionality and comfort play equally significant roles, with many customers preferring the comfort of a well-cushioned upholstered seat over a statement design. Padded upholstery adds aesthetic value to the pace with customisable options of colours, textures and patterns. Bar stools with no cushion, on the other hand, are easier to maintain. 

Commercial bar stools are typically constructed from high-grade, durable materials to withstand heavy use. It’s not a limitation, though, since a wide variety of adequate materials is available on the market. Wood, wicker, metal, aluminium, and plastic are standard solutions, easy to fit and maintain. 

Wood and metal are the most popular options, offered in a wide range of colours and finishes. 

The choice of materials affects the ease of maintenance, but also the time a customer will be willing to spend sitting on the stool. Wooden bar stool frames combine durability with a traditional look, while leather barstools boast a chic and luxurious appearance to complement cushioned sitting comfort. Plastic bar chairs boast a minimalist, modern aesthetic with ergonomic designs and a durable structure, easy to maintain.

Things to Consider When Buying Bar Stools

If the stools are not adjustable, they must match the counter or bar leaner height, in order to allow guests to comfortably grab drinks and snacks. If the measurements are standard, regular bar-height stools will do fine. However, non-common designs require customised solutions or adjustable barstools.

Convenient additional features are a bonus when it comes to keeping guests comfortable. Again, adjustable height bar stools are a convenient solution to accommodate guests of any height. A footrest can add a nice touch, while swivelling greatly improves the overall experience and convenience of use.

The choice of bar stools also depends on the look and the level of the desired comfort. Backless bar stools can be a convenient choice; however, if some degree of back support is preferred, low-back and high-back bar stools can be a better solution.

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