Bar stools are one of those design elements that a lot of people take for granted. Many people have never given much thought to the fact that these pieces of furniture were never found in the home, and were only ever used in commercial settings, whether that was the pub or bar down the street, the coctail bar where you went to enjoy live jazz, or at the breakfast counter at the local diner.
For literally centuries, bar stools were 30 inches in height. Of course, the height was specifically engineered so that a person could comfortably belly up to the bar and consume much ale. The bar stools were generally constructed from oak or another hardwood. The stools were firmly balanced upon 4 legs that were each attached to the underside of the stool seat a few inches towards the centre from each corner. As you can imagine, having a sturdy base of support was an important element in early bar stools.
Different decades introduced different styles in all manners of home, commercial and personal style. It was during this decade of revolutionary home design that barstools were introduced to more than just commercial settings. What was once relegated to the corner pub, or the soda shoppe diner, was now introduce to newly renovated diner style kitchens, and wood paneled basement rec rooms. Oak and chrome were the most popular styles of this time, depending on your style of choice.
Even with this home decor revolution and the introduction of barstools to the home, you would still typically find the more common 30" bar stool. The higher bar stools outnumbered short diner counter height stools just by the sheer number of establishments with the taller barstools. As barstools were introduced to the residential settings, the shorter 24" version became an increasingly popular stool height option, especially with the design changes that came in the 1980s. 24" bar stools were now all the rage.
Even though short bar stools may not fit your image of the classical bartop height bar stool, they are extremely popular and handy choices. They are ideal if you have children that are often using the breakfast bar top for breakfast or snacks. It is also a great way to seat children if they are doing homework or weekend craft projects. Shorter stools are also beneficial for anyone that would have trouble navigating a taller barstool, but would like the convenience that a barstool offers.
The old oak bar stools found in pubs now almost seem antiquated. These days 24 inch bar stool are as common as 30 inch bar stool. Most major department stores will stock a variety of both types. Specialty furniture stores will either stock or be able to order many different types and models. Bar stool are wooden, metal, resin and/or upholstered. There are 30 " or 24 " bar stools to suit every taste. - 33383
For literally centuries, bar stools were 30 inches in height. Of course, the height was specifically engineered so that a person could comfortably belly up to the bar and consume much ale. The bar stools were generally constructed from oak or another hardwood. The stools were firmly balanced upon 4 legs that were each attached to the underside of the stool seat a few inches towards the centre from each corner. As you can imagine, having a sturdy base of support was an important element in early bar stools.
Different decades introduced different styles in all manners of home, commercial and personal style. It was during this decade of revolutionary home design that barstools were introduced to more than just commercial settings. What was once relegated to the corner pub, or the soda shoppe diner, was now introduce to newly renovated diner style kitchens, and wood paneled basement rec rooms. Oak and chrome were the most popular styles of this time, depending on your style of choice.
Even with this home decor revolution and the introduction of barstools to the home, you would still typically find the more common 30" bar stool. The higher bar stools outnumbered short diner counter height stools just by the sheer number of establishments with the taller barstools. As barstools were introduced to the residential settings, the shorter 24" version became an increasingly popular stool height option, especially with the design changes that came in the 1980s. 24" bar stools were now all the rage.
Even though short bar stools may not fit your image of the classical bartop height bar stool, they are extremely popular and handy choices. They are ideal if you have children that are often using the breakfast bar top for breakfast or snacks. It is also a great way to seat children if they are doing homework or weekend craft projects. Shorter stools are also beneficial for anyone that would have trouble navigating a taller barstool, but would like the convenience that a barstool offers.
The old oak bar stools found in pubs now almost seem antiquated. These days 24 inch bar stool are as common as 30 inch bar stool. Most major department stores will stock a variety of both types. Specialty furniture stores will either stock or be able to order many different types and models. Bar stool are wooden, metal, resin and/or upholstered. There are 30 " or 24 " bar stools to suit every taste. - 33383
