Considering the amount of time we spend eating, it is extremely important to choose comfortable chairs so that everyone gets the most out of the experience.
A suitable set of such furniture pieces can not only save space, but also add aesthetics. Today the choice is simply huge.
To make things easier for you, the popular resource Kitchen Interior presents the ten best bar stools that will decorate any interior.
Some of them are presented in a timeless classic style, others can be considered modern sophistication, and the design solutions of individual specimens classify them as masterpieces of a new level.
It should be remembered that the height of a standard stool is 60 cm, while for a high bar stool it starts at 75 cm.
Carefully consider the overall composition before changing one to another. When making your choice, look at these inspiring examples. Perhaps this is where you will find ones that are ideal.
Series 7 Tools
Let's start with a magnificent creation from Arne Jacobsen. The Series 7 chair collection was developed in 1955, and for more than half a century this stylish curved seat has been a recognizable brand and remains relevant. Sleek appearance, minimalist style, slim chrome legs - a perfect option for any setting.
A wide range of color shades allows you to equally easily create a bright accent and diffuse attention, creating a single neutral space. This interior element is suitable for both a table and a bar counter, depending on the design. The starting price for one copy is from 28,000 rubles.
Series 7 Tools in warm colors. Perfect wood texture
Execution in black color
Color and size should complement each other
Medieval romance is still in fashion today
Bar stools in the kitchen interior
Enjoy the view from the window while having breakfast
Review of popular models
All bar and semi-bar stools are conventionally divided into standard and designer. In a huge amount of bar furniture you can choose models for all styles and trends.
Style and chair
- Laconic models with a low back are suitable for high-tech, modern, pop art, and minimalist styles. Chairs with plastic seats of different colors and shapes are also combined with modern interiors. There are especially many suitable products available in Ikea stores and websites.
- In Provence and country styles, wooden chairs with wicker backs look great. Seat covers with frills, ties, and braid will only complement the picture.
- To match the English classics, gothic, half-chairs with soft seats and wood trim are selected. The color scheme here should be calm, consistent without bright contrasts. More elegant classics prefer royal colors: noble red, rich green, deep blue, golden and light beige, snow-white. Italian furniture is suitable for classic interiors.
- Chairs in plain fabric upholstery with a comfortable soft back and wooden legs are suitable for Scandinavian, Mediterranean style. Malaysian offers a wide selection of bar stools.
- For elegant art deco, you can choose chairs of non-standard models with unique shapes. Metal models with plastic inserts are suitable. The openwork back and ornate legs combine with the lush decoration of the room.
- For the industrial loft style, there are models with a painted metal frame. A wooden or leatherette seat of strict shapes is suitable for a loft interior. Wooden models of the correct proportions will also fit into the design. Stools and half-chairs in a laconic design are also suitable for industrial design.
Complex design
Designer models, distinguished by extravagance, can have the most unexpected shape. Futuristic designs of curved structures, ornate backs, and unique contours of supports will not fit into every interior. Quirky designs resemble a wine cork or a hammock net. Designer models occupy a special niche in appearance and price.
Onda
Bold Spanish design is unmistakably visible in the appearance of Onda. Its author, Hexus Gasca, clearly has flair and talent. Despite the fact that the first copy was developed in 2006, it is one of the most successful models in the world of exclusive home furnishings today.
And her popularity is growing steadily. The secret lies in the unusual wavy shape. The amazing geometric contrast with the natural and precise lines of modern decor does not leave even the most severe critics indifferent. The price threshold starts from 12,000 rubles per piece.
Cozy country table surrounded by Onda chairs
A game of contrasts: seat and body
Stylish bar in the kitchen
Use case in a classic interior
Take a close look at this miracle
Work corner
Based on materials
Wood has high strength and attractive appearance. However, it is susceptible to bugs, drying out, and does not tolerate a humid environment, so it requires additional care and regular impregnation.
Wood on bar stools requires additional care and regular impregnation.
Metal. The most popular material for. As a rule, chrome steel or metals coated with titanium are highly decorative. Non-glossy materials are used much less frequently. Metal is a durable, reliable, practical material, but it is afraid of moisture.
Metal bar stools are durable and reliable, but are susceptible to moisture
Plastic is lightweight. This can cause instability. The most profitable option is a plastic seat with upholstery on a metal frame.
Plastic bar stools are best placed on a metal frame
Tempered glass looks original. However, it requires very careful handling because it is susceptible to scratches or can scratch the floor. Also the most fragile among all the options presented.
Perhaps the most beautiful, but at the same time fragile chairs
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LEM Piston
Stainless steel is the undisputed leader in the kitchen utensil materials market. Dishes, household appliances, fittings, and now furniture. Check out the impeccable silhouette created by the design team of Shin and Tomoko Azumi from Japan.
The seats are upholstered in genuine leather. Subtle oriental taste, elite quality and representative appearance - these thrones are chosen by the best bars and restaurants in the world. Starting price 30,000 rubles.
Elegant bar stools with comfortable footrests
LEM Piston products are very compact and can be easily removed to free up space.
The undoubted advantage of the LEM Piston design is the piston mechanism for adjusting the seat height. In a matter of seconds, an ordinary stool turns into an elegant bar stool. The body can be made of steel or wood at the buyer's choice.
Dynamic combination with other furniture
When combined with long lamps, the new LEM Piston products look especially impressive
Ideal choice
Looks great in both indoor and outdoor spaces
Features of chairs for the bar counter
The height of any bar counter is greater than that of a simple table. This means that bar stools for the kitchen located near it must meet certain criteria. This is necessary for a comfortable fit and the ability to reach any point on the rack with your hands. Bar stools that do not meet these criteria are not suitable for use.
Bright yellow kitchen bar stools with wooden seat
- The height of the chair should match the height of the counter. Chairs that are too high or low will not allow you to sit for a long time without feeling tired.
- The chair must have a footrest. This is also necessary for ease of seating; if it is not provided for in the design of the chair, then the person sitting will constantly slide down.
- It is desirable that high chairs have a swivel mechanism. This is an optional requirement, but it will not be superfluous in any case.
- Adjustable height. A useful function, the role and importance of which does not require comment.
Bar stools for the kitchen that meet these criteria will definitely please all guests visiting the house.
White bar stools for the kitchen
Classic bar stools for the kitchen made of leather and wood
Tall wooden bar stools
Bertoia
The creator of this structure, Harry Bertoia, calls it nothing less than “a sculpture made of thin air.” This is, in fact, rather a work of art - beautiful, durable, endowed with clear proportions. It will fit equally easily into both classic and national interiors.
The chair looks especially good surrounded by stone and glass. Stock up on soft cushions, as you will have to sit on real cold metal.
The fruits of Bertoia's experiment add lightness and grace
Industrial style application
You can buy such a thing along with a colorful lining for 40,000 rubles. It's a win-win, and you'll just have to make sure you get the right size to match the height of your kitchen counter.
These chairs will never go out of style
The addition of textile seats radically transforms the overall appearance
Yellow decorations and accessories add nobility to the interior
Enough space even in the smallest room
Lifting mechanism
Bar stools on one support usually have a pneumatic mechanism, or gas lift, to lower and raise the seat to the desired level from the floor. The chrome-plated round base on which the chair stands should be larger in diameter or match the size of the seat for the stability of the structure.
The gas lift is designed for a certain weight load, which is indicated in the product passport. If you do not clarify this value before purchasing, the lifting mechanism may not cope with the proposed load and fail.
In addition, the seat on one support rotates around its axis, which allows you to take a comfortable position without getting up from the chair or moving it to the desired position. However, if the chairs are used by children and the elderly, then unstable, spinning models can lead to inconvenience and even injury.
It is necessary to ensure in advance that the chair has a footrest. A person with a height below 165 cm will have difficulty climbing onto a chair without it. In a sitting position, you need to place your feet on a stand so that they have support and do not dangle in the air.
A chair with a curved, fancy support is not suitable for every user. Its airy forms may evoke sympathy, but the structure is not stable. Often you will have to balance on the seat, maintaining your balance.
Expert opinion
Zhukova Ekaterina Dmitrievna
Interior designer
Before purchasing, it is important to climb onto a chair, sit, and stand from the chair on the floor in order to understand whether this model is comfortable or whether it is better to look for another, more practical and stable one.
Bombo
And this model invariably evokes a smile and a range of warm feelings. Italian designer Stefano Givannoni designed it in 1997, but it feels like this chair came from a lavish nightclub party in Chicago last century.
It is organic to the retro trend, and can also add charm to an industrial-style kitchen. All the colors in the collection are in pleasant harmony with each other, so you can purchase a set of three different shades. They will complement each other and add dynamics to the overall palette. The price for one is 26,000 rubles.
Passionate red
Chic high rise bar stool
Combination of different colors
Luxurious white finish
In crimson: from retro to industrial style
Flaws
The main disadvantage is the lack of a high back, which affects the comfort of the seat, limiting mobility in the chair. However, this drawback is perfectly compensated by the comfortable seating position, despite the small seating area of the chair. They have a good effect on health. Their high location, as well as a small backrest, encourage the sitter to keep his back straight to maintain balance.
The low back limits maneuvers, but is good for posture
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Cherner
And here is another wonderful example of classic design from the middle of the last century. The smoothly curved contours of the Cherner stool can support any color combination that can arise in the kitchen area. These amazing chairs were inspired by an ordinary hourglass by author Norman Cherner.
He wanted to get something as graceful, bewitching and unshakable as this antique object. In our opinion, he succeeded quite well.
The price starts at 26,000 rubles. The collection also includes regular chairs that can be combined with bar chairs to create a single harmonious atmosphere.
Custom design
The right combination
Natural texture for stylish decor
Seats matched to the table
Snow-white bed for an airy interior
Style icon – walnut color
Emeco BMC
Do you dream of making your kitchen environmentally friendly and safe? Then appreciate the Emeco BMC model, which was first assembled in 1944 specifically for the US Navy SEAL units.
The first copies were even painted in patriotic red, white and blue colors. This masterpiece can withstand anything.
The real guarantee on it is no less than 150 years. The shape of the backrest provides the correct orthopedic back support for a true military bearing. A simple and solid design will add an urban touch to your dining room.
Emeco BMC – strength and naturalness
Minimalism is always in trend
Material – predominantly (80%) recycled aluminum. Considering the incredible service life, the 25,000 rubles spent on the purchase will be a good investment.
Traditions and trends in one collection
Strict metal against a background of cheerful green
Simplicity that will never go out of style
Fjord
The number of adherents of the Norwegian type of arrangement is growing. Free and refined, beautiful and natural, he quickly wins hearts. Fjord's design is for those who appreciate the best of everything: an almost weightless steel frame, an enveloping leather seat and an aesthetically pleasing shape.
If you add a wide selection of colors to this, you get the perfect combination. One such chair will cost 65,000 rubles. Yes, this is a serious number. But one look at this perfect design creation smooths out all doubts.
Juicy orange lifts your spirits
They will always find their place in the most sophisticated interior
Appreciate the delicacy of the white design
By shape
In addition to the type of design, they are distinguished by the shape of the seat and backrest. The shape of the seats is:
- square;
- rounded;
- round;
- cup-shaped;
The ergonomic seat will be made with all bulges and depressions for the most comfortable fit. Additionally, the following types of design can be distinguished.
- Backrests and armrests are the most popular options for long periods of sitting.
- Only the back. There is nowhere to put your hands; as a result, you will have to lean on the counter.
- The stool will have no armrests or back. Suitable for short periods of sitting only.
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