LOW BAR STOOLS
Low stools are a range of furniture that provide the style and glamour of designer bar stools, but sit at a lower height (approx 45cm) to make them the perfect accompaniment to dining tables, desks and coffee tables.
The emergence of low stools has been due to popular demand, and can be largely attributed to the advent of open living, with large, interconnected rooms that serve multi purposes. Having an open space makes it desirable to have matching styles for different areas around the home, and so low stools are seen as an ideal addition to any bar stool. Often built on the same seat frames as bar stools, a low stool offers all the advantages of having a designer style, with the added bonus of a lower seating height. This gives a uniform look to the area when matching stool styles are chosen, such as having BB swivel stools at your kitchen counter, whilst having the hourglass chair and stool nestled around a table in the dining room.
Another reason why low stools are becoming more popular is due to contemporary kitchen design, where different height worktops are becoming the norm. Often, the kitchen counter has a lowered "table" section in addition to the usual worktop, a designated bar area where people can sit for breakfast or a few evening drinks. This has necessitated the use of low stools, as normal bar stools can often be too high to use in such circumstances.
Although they are designed with such purpose in mind, they can also be used in a multitude of places around the home. Many people prefer using a low stool to chair as they often rotate, and like the Leticia swivel chair, may even employ a variable height gas lift mechanism. This gives a much more dynamic seating layout. They are very effective as work station chairs, making it easy to access the immediate area, and can also be used in bedrooms as gaming chairs or at a dressing table. Utilised as occasional seating, low stools give you both style and substance. The round base on such items is often a desirable characteristic, with the chrome plated conical style giving a retro touch that really catches the eye.
And now, low stools are available with office chair style wheeled bases. Designs such as the Go Go Chair implement the 5 spoke base and nylon casters that are a distinguishing feature of office chairs, allowing easy movement over any type of flooring. Much more stylish than utilitarian office equipment, such designs are very desirable and transform any location.
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