Chairs have been in use since antiquity although they were initially limited to the pharaohs, kings, emperors, and their cohorts. In time, though, they became an item of everyday use and they diversified into the seats, recliners, saddles, armchairs, rocking chairs, stools, and barstools. Throughout its history, a favorite material for its construction was wood, [...]
Bar stools are believed to have begun as three-legged stools used by both peasants and the aristocrats, although you can expect those of the latter to be fully upholstered with elaborate trimmings and embellishments.
There are two theories why the “stools” became “bar stools”. One is that they were used as extra seating in aristocratic [...]
After spending the day working behind your desk in an air-conditioned office, and riding to and from work in your car that is also air-conditioned, it is a good idea to spend some time outdoors to get some fresh air. If you are too tired for a walk, you can just sit around on your [...]
Although nothing is really certain about the origin of the stool, it seems that the first of these were made purely of wood. When adopted by the richer classes, upholstery was added for a more comfortable seat. Today, centuries later, bar stools are constructed out of different materials, or a combination of these materials, and [...]
Chairs fitted with backs and armrests have been in use since antiquity but these were reserved for royalty, bishops, and learned scholars. Commoners sat either on the ground, chests, benches, or stools.
No one really knows who invented the stool but it appears that these started off with three splayed wooden legs, much like a [...]
The kitchen has taken over the living room as the main room in most homes. It is now the favorite meeting place of the family, and even guests are invited in there. Often these kitchens have a breakfast bar that is not really limited to breakfasts. These bars, of course, require bar stools where family [...]