The stool has its origin in the taverns of Europe. These places of celebration were often densely populated; Bar owners wanted to maximize their patrons’ capacity, and drinkers didn’t have the same need for space and privacy as formal diners. In taverns, drinkers would sit together at a long table or in a bar, socializing informally on their stools, and occasionally falling off.
The casual tavern tradition later carried over to America’s pubs and late-night dinners, and later to the home bar set, as the average suburban home grew in size during the 1950s. The use of stools accompanied these developments, changing in height and styles along the way.
Today, in addition to being a fixture on home bars, stools have expanded into kitchens, gardens, breakfast bars, and game rooms. Now they are a leading option for any space conscious consumer. With their unique historical background and simplicity of design, bar stools can be adapted to virtually any home décor. Old-world European tavern stools are still made today, as are clandestine stools from the 1920s, futuristic Bauhaus-inspired stools, retro stools, ultra-modern combinations of plastic and metal, and all the rest. the rest.
Aside from the visual appeal and slim width, bar stools are often more adaptable than chairs. Stools typically come in two different sizes: counter height (generally 24 to 26 inches to fit the height of the average kitchen counter) and bar height (generally 28 to 30 inches). Height adjustable stools are becoming more popular, doing exactly what the name suggests, making them perfect for a variety of applications.
Today, a large number of bar stools are made from stainless steel, aluminum, and plastics, making them perfect not only for use in bars and counters, but also in gardens and patios. Even stools with wooden components often feature weather-resistant epoxy lacquers and a durable, polymer-coated frame that resists rain and snow.
Stools offer the modern consumer a wide variety of style and use options. A resident of a small apartment might need an option to save more space than a set of crude chairs. An avid gardener may want to turn a flourishing garden or porch into a fun yet compact outdoor hangout. A homeowner with a little corner may want to relax under that perfect skylight sunbeam. Stools offer excellent solutions in all these scenarios.
On their own, on a counter, or paired with an equally stylish pub table, bar stools never disappoint. To learn more about these stylish, space-saving furniture options, check out a wide variety of stools at More Barstools, a proud part of Cymax Stores Inc.’s online furniture distribution network.
