As soon as you enter a bar, the bartender will invite you to the long set of stools on the other side of the counter. You might have noticed that this stool has a unique design, height as well as depth. These tall stools are bar stools exclusively designed for bars. These are functional as well aesthetically pleasing.

A brief history
Although bar stools are said to have been in use even before the Greek period, there are no historical records about the origin of these stools. It is believed that during the Greek and Roman periods, stools were considered as a symbol of status.

Height of the stools
The height of bar stools normally varies from 30 inches to 36 inches. In fact, some of the bar stools can be as high as about 40 to 42 inches. The height of these stools is perfectly aligned to the height of the counter so that you can comfortably sit before the counter to enjoy your drinks. Some of the bars where space is a constraint might have bar stools without a back rest. However, from the point of view of convenience, bar stools with a back rest would be an ideal option.

Some of the important facts about bar stools are briefly explained below.

• Bar Stools at home: You might be aware that these days, most of the houses have an exclusive bar counter. Furniture designers have introduced exclusive varieties of bar stools for use in homes. In fact, the furniture manufacturers even customize the design of home bar stools to complement the interior of your home.
• Criterion for choosing bar stools: Whether it is a pub or bar or even your home, you should ensure that the design of the bar stools complements the interior decor of the building. In case you are using the stools in your kitchen, then you should ensure the stool aligns with the height of the kitchen counter. Go for bar stools that have the provision for adjusting height.
• Stools that swivel: From the point of view of convenience, you should look for bar stools that swivel as against stationary stools. Furthermore, swivel stools make it easier to sit down and stand up from the bar counter. Usually, swivel bar stools are made of metals like stainless steel, aluminum and so on.
• Variety of materials: Bar stools are made of varieties of materials, like plastic, wood, stainless steel, aluminum, Chrome and vinyl and so on. This wide range of bar stools also gives you the benefit of choosing from among the various designs available. Similar to the bar stools for home, furniture manufacturers offer exclusive designs for pubs and bars as well.

Convenience of the guests
In addition to these, you should also consider whether the bar stools require hand-rest. In short, the choice of bar stools should be based on factors like interior of the building, the design of the bar counter and the convenience of the guests.