Bar stools ;are a type of tall stool, often with a footrest to support the feet. The height and narrowness of bar stools make them suitable for use at bars and high tables in pubs or bars.
Before Prohibition in the United States, bar stools were not used in drinking establishments, but in food establishments. Bars without stools were the norm, and that was considered "an American peculiarity".
There are many different types, of construction materials, and models. Bar stools are often made of wood or metal. There are bar stools with and without armrests, backs, and padding or upholstery on the seat surface. Bar stools can range from basic wooden designs to more complex ones with adjustable height. Extra tall and extra short are common features, as well as indoor bar stools and outdoor bar stools. Some bar stools have backs, while most do not. In commercial settings, swivel and floor-mounted bar stools are common. Floor mounting renders the stool immovable, so it cannot be stolen or used as a weapon in a bar fight. Floor-mounted stools generally are mounted on a column, but stools with legs can also be secured to the floor using metal brackets.
Why Opt for Upholstered Bar Stools?
Let's take a look at some obvious benefits and advantages of upholstered bar stools:
1. Uniqueness
Upholstered stools look entirely original. The standard styles can only be utilized in specific areas of some restaurants. They usually don't look great anywhere else. But upholstered stools can be used in several different spots aside from the bar or pool room space. This gives the restaurant owner the flexibility to move them from place to place as needed. Since they have multi-use features, it provides the restaurant owner with a higher return on investment.
2. Quick Transformation
Another good thing about upholstered bar stools is that it's easy to alter their look. All you need is some new fabric with very minimal labor work for replacement. This is perfect for owners who like changing their decor from time to time to create an exciting vibe in your restaurant. All you have to do is reupholster them to suit your new style, and you're set.
Get a metal or wood framework in an excellent neutral shade that can go with almost everything and is timeless. You would be able to use well-designed upholstered bar stools for decades with these basic alterations when needed. You can easily make it look brand new with very little additional expense and do not have to worry about acquiring new stools.
3. Seamless Styling
Another thing about upholstered bar stools is that they won't look odd in your restaurant. If you upholster them with high-quality materials on the seats and/or back, you can place them right beside other features and furniture in your restaurant, and they'll create the right aesthetic. Bar stools can be as elaborate or as simple as you want them to be.
Advantages of Leather Bar Stools
People are now sitting on stools for longer than ever before. Versatile and multipurpose, they're not just used in bar areas but at kitchen worktops and the like for preparing dinner, watching TV, completing homework, as well as a multitude of other activities. Consequently, a comfortable leather bar stool ;is required to give you the support needed to sit for extended periods. Comfort is especially key in commercial environments, from casinos to bars, where owners wish to entice their patrons to stay for the longest amount of time possible, therefore generating the most revenue.
Leather is ideally suited for use in bar stools due to its enduring durability. From the fast-paced kitchens to bustling bars, they're designed for messy environments subject to copious amounts of food and drink. Unlike more refined dining environments, stools are more casual and hence people don't take as much care will crumbs and spillages. This is intensified in commercial settings due to extremely heavy use, and the increased likelihood of wear and tear due to rough handling.
