Bar Stool Glossary

By Yosef Solomon on December 1st, 2008

Have you been interested in purchasing bar stools but are dumbfounded with all of the language that is used for these products online. Unfortunately there are not any great resources for people that are looking for a bar stool glossary. This is the reason that we have decided to put together a bar stool glossary that will help you through the process of shopping for your bar stools.

It’s important to understand the terms that are being used when shopping for bar stools. This is especially true for people that are shopping online. Understanding all of the proper terms that are used will help you to know exactly what you are buying and make sure that you are getting the right bar stools for the space that you intend to use them in. The following terms and definitions are some of the most commonly used when it comes to bar stools.

Backless stool: This is a round stool that has no sides or back and is usually utilized at kitchen and home counters.

Bar height: When you hear a manufacturer refer to a height as “bar height”, this is referring to the standard for average bar height which is in between 40 and 42 inches.

Bar stool height: The bar stool height refers to the measurement from the ground to the seat of the bar stool. The average bar stool height is 30 inches. If a bar stool does not have any specific measurements other than the term bar stool height, it is usually referring to it being 30 inches.

Brass rail: These products are a rail that gets attached to the face of table or a bar. A brass rail is used as a foot rest and or an element of design either in pubs or homes.

Pub Table: This term refers to a small rounded table that is usually utilized for dining and can be found in most pubs.

Swivel Stool: These products are normal stools that have the ability for the seat of the stool to swivel or turn from one side to the other. However some of these products are able to swivel from the legs rather than the seat.

All of the terms that are mentioned above are ones that you are bound to run into when searching for bar stools. This is why it is important that you know exactly what they mean to ensure that you know what you are paying for. Even if you know what the specific terms mean, it is still important to contact the company if you are unsure about a particular product. This is also important because many different countries utilize different terms to describe their products as well as their average heights and styles. This is why it is always best to contact the company and ask them specific questions about the bar stools that you are thinking about purchasing. This is the best way to make sure that you are getting what you are paying for.

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