What are bar stools?

Bar stools are seating designed specifically for high eating and drinking surfaces, with long legs which elevate the seat so that a patron can sit at a bar or high counter in comfort. Most bar stools are around 30 inches (76 centimeters) in height, designed to seat someone at a standard 40-44 inch (102-122 centimeter) bar or counter. In addition to being used at bars and nightclubs, some homes also use bar stools to provide additional seating in kitchen or transitional areas, as many informal household eating areas are at high counters. There are a wide variety of types available on the market to suit varying decorating schemes and weight loads. The materials used to make bar stools include wood, metal, or plastic, depending on the design scheme that they are intending to fit with. The woods used include oak, mahogany, cherry, and ash, and the wood is often varnished or stained, rather than painted. Most bar stools are designed to be easy to clean, as frequent spills are a hazard at ...  more