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The bar stool, an art!

Stool, Chair, bench, bench or sofamany are so-called objects of the same family names: the Foundation.

Their purpose is common: they have all been invented for a single purpose: allow the man to be elevated from the ground without physical effort. If the desire or necessity of if sit has leads to look for a rather simple support initially, the evolutions of these Assizes were motivated by two needs: to be practical and comfortable. 

The bar Chair is distinguished by the unusual height of his feet. Initially reserved for professionals of the restoration, its use democratized when kitchen islands and bars arrived in homes. To share pleasant moments over a meal or a drink with friends, its design changes have added new elements to take into account when making its choice. Should take into account its material, its features, its style or its purpose.

1 / the story of the great bar stools...

-The Egyptian period:

Even before inventing the bar Chair, Men invented the stool. If we go back in time, can be attributed the creation of the stool to the Egyptians. Indeed, seats of ceremony at the refined decorations were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Only problem, the complete lack of comfort due to the rigid material for the back and seat! 

-The middle ages:

The first stool which we know really the story and using is one that was used to milk the cows. Called "boot ass", it consisted of a simple base of wood, a foot and a leather strap which allowed farmers to focus on this one. 

In the seventeenth century, the stool was a privilege. He was not granted to the nobility. Indeed, each social class was assigned a seat in connection with his wealth. It's in 1639, under the reign of Louis XIII that the term of Chair is used for the first time. It means then the arm chair, a seat with armrests, lightweight and easy to move and encourages discussion. The advantage of this stool is not comfort but that was enough to the titled ladies who were given this privilege by the Queen. A little later, it's the stool in X that is emerging. Includes a padded seat and foot wooden carved and covered with ornaments, its characteristic earned him his name. 

This same stool becomes a role and a well meaning says: seat guests of the Sun King, he becomes the object of the nobility in the Court. Its shape allows then the servants open it and back it up quickly when a noble wants to settle with the King or the Queen. In 1647, it's Princess Anne of Austria who, as the wife of the King awarded three seats to her friends, thus creating a privilege that didn't exist before: the possibility of be sitting in front of the Queen. It is at this time that the stool takes an unexpected place in the kingship: the seat becomes a sign of nobility and even eventually create tensions within the homes of royalty. 

-The renaissance:

The Renaissance period sign a certain evolution in the design of the stools: the abandonment of their stiffness. It is at this time that is finally beginning to take into account the human morphology and that the first improvements see the day. We add more soft materials, their lines soften and thickens the padding. At the time of the Sun King, the height of stools plays a more special significance. Indeed, the Court as in the castles, a seat is attributed to each person according to his hierarchical attribute. Princes are comfortably installed on chairs, courtiers settled on stools and "ladies of trappings" simply cushions placed on the floor. 

To know the origin of the bar stool as we know it, he must leave the hexagon and look more close to the Italian renaissance. Indeed, created at the time it becomes the symbol. At the time, his feet are in Walnut wood worked with care, they are sculpted and sometimes even decorated with stones embedded in the elegant ornaments typical of the time. In Europe the bar Chair adopts a more classic look, it is walnut and its octagonal shape does not offer a very comfortable seat. Later, the designers added a folder of upholstered fabric, or leather for the most elegant. 

 -The industrial age:

From the twentieth century, the Chair is no longer a symbol of nobility, with globalization and entry into the industrial age, the need to produce more and faster pushing designers to find new ways to produce a comfortable Foundation lower costs. 

We use less and less noble materials such as wood, giving way to tubes of iron, metal or plastic that will work faster and requires less maintenance. It is in the United States that the first factories of production of furniture in the chain are emerging. Take the example of the firm Lyon Metal equipment, founded in 1901 that manufactured complete amenities for the workshops and factories, including the work stool. The latter was designed in 1920 and will be known as Lyon Barstool to remind the society. It is through the Dutch Jeroen Speksnijder, industrial dealer at that time based in France, that this stool comes to Europe. After a tour of the factory and negotiations, he gets the opportunity to market this model in Europe. 

-Stop on the story:

The cowboy, the saloons and their stools in wood in the second half of the 19th century, the invasion of settlers on lands of the American West led an unprecedented war that wipe a large part of the indigenous people. This civil war will result in the film westerns, pictorial and literary style. Inspired by real events, the kinematics of the early 19 s industry seizes the theme and re-created the story. Not having the possibility to shoot in natural landscapes, for lack of time and means of transport adapted to recreate these designs.

All the cowboy find themselves every night at the same place to discuss: the saloon. In every saloon, the bar was equipped with high chairs, very simple and rustic compound of 4 feet and a base in light wood. It is on these stools that discussions and sometimes stormy negotiations took place. This seat is sometimes seen to be transformed into object of attack or defense! Funny to use that has been successful a few times...

-The contemporary era: 

You would think that with all these developments and inventions, the stool has more secret and that designers are tired of this seat. Hey well no!

Take the example of the London restaurant Sketch London, temple of design where each room has its own atmosphere. And the bar stools in each of the rooms blend perfectly with his mind. Take the example of the main room imagined and implementation in 20 14 by India Magdavi. The cosy atmosphere she has created with the colors and fabrics is accentuated by the design of the Foundation. Candy pink, upholstered bar chairs at the level of the seat, the folder and the armrests, invite to relax. 

In any other spirit, much closer to nature and minimalism we will take the example of the stools "Dokkaebi", designated by JiyounKim to animate the Park Han of Seoul city. Chrome steel, they reflect the landscape and rely in this splendid setting to make the appearance of natural objects. A simple touch of color reminiscent of the trees and flowers surrounding shows the seat. One could almost think that they float in this forest! 

Never stop improving a product of daily life, it is that hides the motives of the designers. Bring an object that may seem simple to become even more, without for as long as he loses his comfort.  

2 / the anatomy of this Foundation

The bar stool or "high stool" is composed of a base, a folder and a base. For the most complete of them, adding a foot rest and armrests. Light or heavy, functional or ornamental, the base is, with the seat, the essential part of this seat. To understand how to make the right choice, dissect all the stool! 

-The foot (or leg) refer to the parts that connect the body of the object and the ground. It is also what gives the meaning of the posture. There are stools with a central foot, sometimes 3 and usually 4 feet. It can be tapered straight, and sometimes even resemble an hourglass. According to the style of the stool you choose, his foot will be more or less geometric, original or minimalist. Not to mention the rotating legs, which allow to adjust the height of the seat at your convenience.

-The foot rest: as its name suggests it is a room located at the level of the lower part of the stool on which we put the feet. Plastic, metal, or wood, we are supported to be able to stabilize our position. Indeed, the knees are raised, that alleviates the basin and the column, to find herself in a position making the seating more comfortable.

-Seat: this is the essential piece to be installed on your stool. It was she who made all its comfort. More it fits your posture or your position, less it should require accessories or objects that you are comfortably installed! For the most modern, she is often in stainless steel, plastic or metal, worked to marry the curves of the body. For stools in a little more retro style, it is made of wood and covered with a cushion that can be glued or nailed to it.

-Folder: depending on the model, it is optional. What is certain, is that it allows sitting without any effort and even relax. Armrests: small accessories optional but no less useful, they designate the part on which it is possible to put together.

Beyond its anatomy, practical questions, it may be adjustable, rotating and stackable for optimum storage.

3 / to each his stool style

hether to enjoy sharing around a kitchen island to do or share a meal, to overhang a work of drawing in a workshop, the stool high is the ideal base to be at the right height. Any shape, color or material, during your research, you will find the bar Chair fits any décor and finds its place both inside and outside.

INDOORS

- Industrial style

With Scandinavian style, the industrial style is one of the main trends for the year 2017. So it makes sense that she does not spare the islands of kitchens and bars. In these spaces, will have to choose bar stools that combine sobriety and raw materials. To approach a loft spirit, emphasis of bar chairs reminiscent of old factories in metal grey color as the model Tolix. 

To add a touch of luxury, a material that is very popular in this style is the former leather. It is found at the level foundations, sometimes nailed to the latter or belt as a cushion that is added to make it more enjoyable to a base in stainless steel. Play on contrast: the white marble bar and a black molded plastic stool agreement will highlight materials.

Materials: Wood dark, stainless, cushions in leather, or polyurethane, zinc, aluminium, iron

Colours: white, grey, black, gold, Khaki

- Minimalist style 

For a very contemporary interior, minimalist style turned to simple lines, and graphics. In keeping with this spirit, it is trend to give materials such as transparent Plexiglas with light wooden feet. In a kitchen, one can imagine to create a nice contrast between an island in white marble and dark wooden stools, which will come to add a touch of character to your kitchen.

Some bar stools sometimes espouse very angular lines. This fits perfectly with this type of decoration and allows you to nest them more easily to your bar. A simple base polyurethane padded will take care of comfort. It is to deal with minimalist bar chairs. 

Materials: plastic, stainless steel, clear wood, plexiglas, acrylic, metal, aluminium brushed steel

Colors: black, white, gray, beige, metallic grey

- Scandinavian style

In Scandinavian style, play on light and soothing colours characterizes this style. For example, you can grant to a base in grey polyurethane clear wooden feet to accentuate the Nordic style. Associated with wooden feet, we often find metal trellises to give that touch of style or simply add stability to your bar Chair.

A cushion with long hair will help get the sweet freshness of the Scandinavian spirit.

Materials: light poplar wood, wood grayed out, plastic, wood with exposed ribs, stainless steel, polyurethane, tissue soft 

Colours: sky blue, jade green, white, pure, gray supported clear, yellow straw, beige

- Ethnic style 

To customize an ethnic Interior, graphic forms in exotic influence are preferred. The materials are used and worked raw way without frills. Natural wood is set to honor and straw plaited and used simply. These two associated materials bring warmth and exoticism to the bar stool. The colonial universe and warm colours ensure an ethnic atmosphere.

Materials: copper, straw, stainless color, wood dark: teak, wood of tamarind

Colors: Brown, black, gold, red, purple, beige, caramel, chocolate

- Bohemian-Chic style

In a Bohemian Interior, the bar stools are mismatched and involved objects and furniture of recovery, which turn into decorative objects. It is an ideal style to let your desires. The seats are leather or wooden worn and rusted iron feet. The materials are rough. It comes to play with the multiplicity of materials to give charm to your décor. A stool in metal design and chic to integrate perfectly in this style. 

Materials: leather, wood treatment rough, rusted or wrought iron, laim

Colors: yellow, pink, Apple green, orange

OUTDOOR 

On sunny days, it's nice to sit outside and have a drink with friends at the end of the day. Kitchens and outdoor bars offer this possibility. The usefulness of the chairs of bars is the same as indoor, but the materials that compose must resist UV and weather. A material appreciated in a contemporary exterior is aluminum because it doesn't rust. If there are cushions, to avoid damaging them, you can choose them in polyester which is a strong fabric and waterproof. The choice of colors will customize your decoration.

Materials: resin braided, plastic, brushed aluminum, wood, polypropylene

Waterproof fabrics: polyester, canvas texaline 

Colors: Brown, beige, grey, red, green... To grant, on the mood of your exterior

4 / tips for food service professionals

Nowadays in the field of restoration, good food no longer enough to stand out. Consumers seeking a visual experience, a world in which they can feel good in the meantime their dish, it will treat the choice of furniture. Thus, used stools must bring a touch of decoration but also remain functional and comfortable. There is a wide range, from the most traditional to the most design. adjustable or rotating the choice is multiple. In all cases, the ergonomics of your barstool and the choice of quality materials will help return a good image of your establishment. The investment must be considered. 

In the bars and restaurants in the retro spirit, it makes sense to focus on the raw materials and objects that evoke the 1950 s Parisian brasseries. The bar chairs in beech or walnut may be associated with copper counters and valued by one lighting warm tones. For the Assizes, padded or not, should be focus on subjects like the aged leather, velvet or other textiles. Tmetal abourets or rough wooden witnesses of history recall of old style.

Style british, synonymous of elegance and class, attracted a large number of restoration professionals. Customers should be able to spend time in your establishment to relax. Foundations of bar, padded, stretched leather or precious fabrics like velvet, will create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. It will promote the bases to the sober and discreet lines that fade to highlight the aesthetics of the seat. The choice of color will help make the relaxing, refined and peaceful places. For a space refined: mitigated as the powder pink and lime green, colors enhanced by touches of gold, will invite quiet and relaxation.

The clean lines of the minimalist design will strengthen the perception of space. In the choice of furniture, it is important to get to the point while maintaining the comfort of the guests. The bar stools to retain will be sober, practical and aesthetic. Exceptionally, the monochrome style in effect may be enhanced by a touch of bright color. Priority to functionality of the bar chairs, to the sobriety of the material of the seats and futuristic.
Stools in plexiglas, easy maintenance, which let in light and blend into the background because of their transparency and purity of their lines can be an option just like those who associate the steel legs with a seat in black polyurethane.

5 / in the end 

These past decades, the function of the kitchen has changed. Space strictly reserved for the preparation of the dishes, and the family daily meals, it became a place of conviviality and sharing. We broke the walls to open space, we built counters and we cure the decoration to receive friends. Open to the living room, it became the place of Exchange and communication between all members of the family. The bar counter has become an important part of the kitchen, we take an aperitif in discussing. The stools are melted to the chairs for the comfort and the greatest pleasure of all.

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