Emulating the interior designs from the 50s, 60s and 70s is one of the hottest interior decorating trends today. A bar stool from this era, or a modern duplicate, is a must have item for most people following this trend. Retro stools can be used as functional seating, while providing decorative accents, in the kitchen, family room or any entertainment area of the home.
Choosing the right bar stools to compliment an authentic-looking 50s, 60s or 70s style interior design requires some careful consideration and comparison shopping. When shopping for the perfect furnishings to complete the look, consumers will need to consider color, style and design, size and construction materials. To achieve the desired appearance, think fun and bold.
Most people think of jukeboxes, diner booths, bean bag chairs, shag carpeting, bell bottoms, and peace signs, when thinking about the years between 1950 and 1980. Furniture from these three decades featured distinctive designs and styles. From chrome trimmed kitchen tables and chairs to colorful, fuzzy wave loungers, retro-style furniture gets attention. Interiors designed with this theme are cheerful and uplifting.
Fifties furnishings tend to be a bit more simplistic and traditional than those from the 60s and 70s. However, a 50s diner-style kitchen will fit right in with a 60s or 70s design throughout the home. Placing a bar stool or two, similar to those found in soda shops in the 50s, at the kitchen counter will put guests in the mood for a root beer float or banana split.
Sixties and seventies furnishings tend to bring visions of odd shapes and textures, and vivid psychedelic colors. Contrast is an important factor in any retro-style interior. Bright colored, unusually shaped acrylic, plastic, vinyl, faux fur and wild patterned furniture was the very popular during the era. Tables, chairs and bar stools with shiny, chrome frames were top sellers, also.
Typical retro bar stools might have a bright red, vinyl seat fixed on top of round or square, chrome-legged frames. Many styles have a back for added aesthetics and comfort, as well. Of course, they are available in a variety of eye-catching colors and assorted upholstery fabrics.
Size, or height, must be considered when shopping for the perfect bar stool. The size will be dependent on where the bar stool will be situated. Selecting the proper size, in accordance with the table or counter height, will ensure a great look and provide a comfortable seat for the user. Measuring the surface height of the table, counter or bar is the best way to figure out which bar stool to purchase.
Use the following basic guidelines for purchasing properly sized retro stools. If the surface of the table or counter is 35 to 37 inches from the floor, the top of the seat should be 23 to 28 inches from the floor. If the table top or counter top is 41 to 43 inches from the floor, the seat should be 29 to 32 inches high. Tall tables, counters or bars measuring 44 to 47 inches in height will require seats that measure 33 to 36 inches from the floor.
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World of Barstools knows that the retro designer bar stool is always in demand. Choose from an array of trendy funky bar stools to lend your home a touch of elegance
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