A little history
Easy to make, stools are considered one of the most ancient pieces of furniture. The first images of stools date back to the 3rd century BC and are found in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, not to mention Ancient Greece and Rome.
In the paintings of medieval painters you can also see richly inlaid stools in the houses of the highest aristocracy.
Pros and cons of stools for the kitchen
When choosing stools, you need to clearly know their strengths and weaknesses. Let's start with the advantages of this product:
- Durable materials are used in the production of stools that will serve you for a long time;
- Furniture is easy to carry and transport without inconvenience;
- This piece of furniture is very comfortable for sitting;
- Stools are suitable for any interior, the main thing is to choose the appropriate color, material and shape of the product.
It is impossible not to mention the weaknesses of the furniture:
- The filler that is located in the seat may be of poor quality and even cause allergies;
- Determining the material and color of a product is not so easy;
- The upholstery is of great importance, so you need to pay special attention to its characteristics, otherwise the stool will disappoint you.
Stool: pros and cons
Listen to the advice of experts on how to choose stools for the kitchen, what their pros and cons are. The advantages of this type of furniture include:
- small sizes;
- little weight;
- wide selection of models;
- functionality;
- compactness.
The only disadvantage of stools is the lack of a back, which creates inconvenience compared to a chair.
A hard seat can also cause discomfort, but this problem can be easily eliminated with a soft cushion.
Selection of stools
In order for the stool to last a long time and to be comfortable to use, you should adhere to a number of rules when purchasing:
- It is better to purchase a model with a semi-rigid seat. Kitchen stools with a soft seat are bad for your posture, and hard ones are uncomfortable to sit on;
- for the kitchen it is better to buy a stool with a seat upholstered in leatherette;
- the dimensions of the structure must correspond to the anatomical structure of family members.
One important fact that should be taken into account is that the stool must match the style of the kitchen interior.
The most popular materials for making kitchen stools
To produce modern stools, not only traditional wood is used, but also metal and plastic. All such designs have their own characteristics and positive characteristics.
Wooden stools are the most expensive option. They are distinguished by their aesthetic appearance and durability. Currently, for the production of stools, they are increasingly using not solid wood, but laminated chipboard.
In this production, formaldehyde resins are used. Due to the simplicity of the design, and if you have the materials and tools, you can even build such a product yourself. A stool made of natural wood will look appropriate in a classic interior; it will emphasize the respectability of the kitchen and make it more comfortable.
Wooden stools can be used not only in city apartments, but also in country cottages with a corresponding interior. The color palette can be different: wenge, sonoma oak, alder, dark walnut, etc.
Metal stools - as a rule, only the base and legs are metal, and other materials (for example, plastic) are used for sitting. Stools of this design are highly durable and can easily withstand heavy loads. Structures made of aluminum are not subject to corrosion. The seat of such a product can have any color and shape.
Stools with soft seats can be made of metal or wood. Provide maximum convenience during operation. The upholstery for the soft seat can be made of textile or leatherette. Over time, the upholstery may become unusable, but it can be easily replaced.
Types of stools
In ancient times, stools were a low bench, and depending on the social status of the owner, they were either roughly knocked together or decorated with carvings, ivory, precious metals and stones.
Modern life places different demands on pieces of furniture - to be comfortable and functional. The range of manufacturers includes:
- classic;
- folding, transforming;
- tall;
- multifunctional stools.
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In small apartments, a stool is an excellent replacement for bulky chairs. They can easily be pushed under the table, taken out to the balcony or hidden in the pantry, thereby freeing up space.
Classic
It is a four-legged structure with a hard or soft seat. They can be made from a wide variety of materials - wood, plastic, metals, chipboard and MDF.
Today, bamboo, wicker and any other available materials are often used in the manufacture of stools. There are models made from a combination of various materials.
The most important thing is that the design should be durable, compact, not take up much space and look visually attractive.
Types of kitchen stools
Kitchen stools are presented in a wide range of models.
- The classic version is a product with a seat on four legs. Most often used for arranging a dining area in small areas.
- Folding models provide additional seating if necessary. And after use they are put away for storage in a closet or on a loggia. Usually they complement the soft corner.
- Bar stools differ in the length of their legs. They complement a counter or table of non-standard height. They can have 4 legs, expanding at the bottom, or a central support with a round base. In any variation, the product is equipped with a footrest.
The design of the stool sometimes includes a storage box located under the seat to increase functionality. Such pieces of furniture are simply a godsend for a small kitchen.
Another type is made in the form of a stepladder. In addition to its direct purpose, it allows you to freely reach the top shelves of kitchen cabinets.
Folding
This design is functional and easy to use. The products can fit almost any kitchen interior.
Folding stools for the kitchen do not take up much space; you can easily fit them in the trunk of a car and take them with you to the country house or to a planned picnic in nature.
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Multifunctional
The so-called step stool can be used not only for its intended purpose, but also as decoration.
It is used as a seat, and if necessary, it easily and quickly turns into a small stepladder and allows you to get any thing from the top shelf of the kitchen cabinet.
Seat
The comfort of using a stool primarily depends on the seat. The seat can be round, square, oval or polygonal in shape.
All these options are considered classic, and the most convenient is the round shape, because... has no sharp corners.
Depending on the design idea, these seemingly simple solutions allow you to create a huge number of different models to suit every consumer’s taste.
Designs and forms
There are different shapes used in the design of stools.
Seat options:
- circle;
- oval;
- rectangle;
- square;
- octagon;
- non-standard solution.
The comfort of a sitting person depends on the size. In this case, more does not mean better. The optimal value is in the range from 30 to 45 cm. The height of the location above the floor depends on the height of the person sitting. It is believed that the angle at the knee joint should be 90°, and the feet should be freely placed on the floor. It is important that the stools slide under the tabletop without difficulty after use.
If we consider the supporting elements, then there is plenty to choose from:
- straight;
- inclined;
- crossed;
- twisted or carved;
- 4 legs located on the edges or one central support.
To increase the level of permissible load, pedestals are installed in the lower part, and drawers are installed in the upper part.
The fastening of structural elements is carried out depending on the material used.
The metal frame is connected by welding or screws and nuts.
For a wooden base, a tenon joint is used with additional fixation using glue or metal fasteners (screws, screws, bolts).
Seat designs
Of the three possible options - soft, semi-rigid and hard, the most comfortable are soft stools for the kitchen. You just need to be mindful of your posture and try not to relax your back muscles.
Designs with concave seats are very original and impressive. This shape is the most comfortable for a sitting person and has less negative impact on posture.
Three-legged stool
Three-legged stool from Isorok Fabric with original bandaging of legs.
Three-legged stool
Legs of a three-legged stool
Three-legged stool. View from above
