What Kind of Bar Stools to Get?

As most bar owners know, stools are a necessary item of furniture and need to be durable and flexible. However, just as it’s important to spend plenty of time researching bulkier items of furniture such as bar tables, so there are several important points to consider when purchasing bar stools. Let’s dive in and take a closer look.

How tall should bar stools be?

It almost goes without saying that the height of your bar stool is determined by the height of your bar. It’s pointless placing tall stools next to a low bar or shorter stools next to a high bar where people will feel too low down. Generally, it’s recommended that a stool should be around 30cm lower than the bar. Medium stools (66cm) such as our replica Tolix Stools or our Envy Stools are a perfect choice for a standard bar height.

Move away from the bar

Naturally, bar stools shouldn’t just be confined to the bar area. Our small (45cm) stools are the ideal height for small bistro tables in what are otherwise awkward spaces to fill. Also, our tall stools such as the 76 cm Rhiannon stool with its basket weave seat and steel legs work exceptionally well with bar or poseur tables to create a cool contemporary look and a place that is comfortable to eat. Tall bar stools are also a great choice for bars that regularly screen sports as they offer additional vantage points from which customers can view the big match.

Are backless stools best?

It all depends on what you’re using them for. Backless bar stools take up less space and tend to be the most cost-effective. However, they’re not as comfortable as stools with a backrest to lean on, so customers may decide not to settle in for the evening.

Instead, why not compromise with a mixture of both. Try placing backless stools at the bar or along an edge of the room where space may be limited. Then you could choose a more comfortable stool with a back, with or without arms, to accompany poseur tables where customers are more likely to socialise with their friends.

A question of space

Besides thinking about the height of your bar stools you also need to consider how to fit them into your space, even more so with this current time of social distancing. Bar stools look best when they sit neatly beneath the bar or table they’re paired with to allow for easy vacuuming or sweeping and to give a streamlined look. If you opt for bar stools with backs or arms ensure that they don’t stick out too far into the space where customers need to walk or create a crowded feel around the table or along the bar. Customers often like to move bar stools so make sure they’re not too cumbersome either.

Style and comfort

Cafe Furniture Melbourne offers a wide range of bar stools from charming Parisian style stools to traditional Ladderback stools and replica Tolix stools. Choose stools with padded seats if you’re looking for your customers to linger longer.

Find the perfect stools for your bar Why not browse our online store where you can view and see details of all our stools. You can order online for non-contact collection or delivery.