Our jobs as a restaurateurs is to anticipate our customers’ needs and be able to provide them. A restaurant full with booths, chairs and tables is great but spreading a few bar tables and bar stools around, and offering seating at the bar is a great way to add visual appeal to an interior as well as being inviting to a more diverse range of customers.
Made of 16-gauge steel with fully welded joints, metal restaurant bar stools are durable and very easy to maintain. Available in countless styles and designs, you can easily find the right one for your restaurant. The metal frame is strengthened by reinforcement bars that double as foot rests and comes in a selection of commercial grade powder coat finishes, most common one being black but you can choose silver or gold vein all the way to clear coat, white, blue, yellow and more.
With beauty, strength and a large selection of designs, wood restaurant bar stools are ideal in upscale locations, hotel bars and country clubs. Most are made of solid wood and come with either a wood or a padded seat making them a comfortable and reliable choice for many commercial locations. Constructed using the tried and tested tenon and mortise method they are then further strengthened with corner blocks and reinforcement bars. The wood itself undergoes a 7 steps finishing process culminating in a very strong and highly durable finish.
Modern industrial design exposes what lies beneath the surface to achieve a raw, edgy style. Industrial bar stools become showpieces, achieving a look that seems unfinished and chic at the same time. Our stools provide an opportunity to juxtapose the raw with the refined, the modern with the vintage and the classic. Industrial bar stools work well in restaurants, hotels, breweries, and just about anywhere that seeks to pair form with function in an eye-catching way.
These stools make it possible to fit more seating in a small area. Also, they provide an airy and light look. If you are looking for a more open design, commercial bar stools with no backs are the way to go. With a wide selection in styles such as modern, traditional, vintage, retro and industrial they are built with great looks as well as strength and endurance, you will find a wide selection of metal and wood backless bar stools in various styles on our website.
In most instances, a swivel bar stool will beat a stationary bar stool in terms of versatility, comfort and maneuverability. In bars and restaurants, swivels make good business sense. Your guests will be more comfortable and relaxed and they will be able to easily turn in all directions. Our swivel bar stools turn 360 degrees using an American made swivel mechanism. You can find them in many styles such as modern, backless, vintage and more.
Bolt downs take up less space and can't be moved around by patrons thus keeping them in their designated space. They are also easy to clean and help save space making them great for restaurants and venues that have a lot of traffic because they are extremely durable and safe. They come in various styles including backless and are built to last.
Arm bar stools will give your guests a more comfortable experience allowing them to relax in style. They also have a more prestigious look which is sure to boost the decor of your bar or restaurant. They come in both wood, metal and fully upholstered and can also be find them in matching chairs. When purchasing a bar stool with arms, check to make sure the arms will fit under the table and you have enough space to accommodate the extra room needed.
Diner bar stools are great if you are going for that retro, mid-century look. They evoke a feeling of nostalgia from the popular 1950s era with their vintage look. They come in a variety of decorative options such as sparkly vinyl upholstery and some come with a chrome plated steel frame. They also come in other styles with a tufted or Bel Air channel back to give your venue an authentic, retro look.
Counter Stools, Bar Stools and Restaurant Chairs
To determine the perfect bar stool height, you will need to measure the height of the bar top or counter first. Once you have this figure, subtract 10 inches – this will reveal the approximate height that you should be looking for when acquiring bar stools. Sticking to this rule will provide customers with enough room without the gap being too large.
Many people ask what is the difference between bar stools and counter stools. Bar height stools generally have seat heights that are around 28” high (28” to 32” as a rule) in order to fit under table tops with a height of 40” to 42”. Counter stools have a seat height of 24” to 27” for tables that are 36” high.
Interior design experts often recommend allowing between 26” and 30” per table space. Therefore, if your bar is 12 feet long (144”), no more than 5 bar stools would be recommended. 14” to 15” from the middle of the end stool to the edge of the counter should also be factored in. There should be no less than less than 6”-8” of space between each counter stool.
As for the difference between bar stools and chairs, in addition to being taller bar stools also come in more choices such as swivel or backless, which give guests more freedom to turn while sitting in place. Restaurant chairs’ seats are typically 16” to 20” high.
The metal ladder back design is one of the most popular and well known in the restaurant industry and is ideal for fast food, ice cream parlors and small restaurants / bars thanks to their strength, durability and cost. Its versatility compliments most décor themes. Available bolt-down or with arm rests, these bar stools offer a classic and casual style at any location. Customization options are available for you to design them according to your preference.
An old time classic, this US made solid wood bar stool adds warmth and comfort to any location it is used in. With a padded seat, it will not look out of place even in the most upscale restaurant or get it with a solid wood seat to turn your steak house into the local favorite (good food helps too).
The metal ladder back design is one of the most popular and well known in the restaurant industry and is ideal for fast food, ice cream parlors and small restaurants / bars thanks to their strength, durability and cost. Its versatility compliments most décor themes. Available bolt-down or with arm rests, these bar stools offer a classic and casual style at any location. Customization options are available for you to design them according to your preference.
Industrial décor is an ever-growing and evolving trend. Easy to create and maintain, the industrial design can fit in with a variety of cuisine types and these industrial style bar stools are amongst our most popular and versatile on offer. The two-toned wood metal combination creates an eclectic look that perfectly sits with vintage, modern, rustic and urban industrial design themes.
