Contemporary Bar Stools

Contemporary Bar Stools and Counter Stools

If your taste is more ultra-modern than cozy, then contemporary bar stools are great way to add seating at your bar or high kitchen counter without sacrificing style. Unlike the padded patio stools or rustic wooden stools you may have seen in other homes, contemporary stools offer both sleek design and comfort. They're the perfect combination of art and function.

Contemporary Bar Stool Materials

Most contemporary bar stools are composed of just a few basic materials: metal, molded plastic, or wood. Leather and vinyl are also becoming more popular. Most stools feature slim, straight aluminum or steel legs or a thick center support bar.

Although the seats of some contemporary stools are padded, many offer no padding or additional comfort. If cushioning is important to you, choose a style with leather seats rather than molded plastic, wood, or metal.

Styles of Contemporary Bar Stools

Within the general concept of "contemporary," you'll find a wide range of styles. Eames-inspired counter chairs and bar stools made from molded plastic or molded plywood are popular. The plastic chairs are usually available in a variety of bold, eye-catching colors and bold, eye-catching shapes.

Bar stools with Art Deco or Arts & Crafts era elements are also gaining in popularity. Both of these contribute sleek architectural design to wooden or metal chairs. In addition to hearkening back to previous design eras and designers, modern designers are also making their mark with space-age designs in sculpted plastic and metal. You'll find stools with low backs that curve into either round or square seats in one continuous line. Backless styles are also available, as well as bar stools with full backs. A few styles feature a back rest that extends along the sides of the seat to become a footrest.

Whatever contemporary design aesthetic appeals to you, you can find beautiful and comfortable stools for your bar or kitchen at affordable prices.

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