Choose materials for your commercial bar stools

Classic pub stools are made of wood. But the marketplace is also brimming with restaurant stools made of aluminum and other metals. Many outdoor bars are opting for heavy-duty wrought iron bar stools. Select materials that fit with the overall image of your establishment.

I recommend: At Maine Supply you can choose from a variety of backless and chair-back bar stools made of wood or metal. Barstools-Direct has hundreds of restaurant stools made of wood, metal, chrome and wrought iron at wholesale prices. Barstool Supercenter specializes in commercial bar stools that come pre-assembled in metal, wood or metal/wood combinations.

Swivel bar stools are a good choice for crowded bars

Restaurants and bars that are very crowded can benefit by purchasing swivel bar stools rather than stationary pub stools. Swivel bar stools allow patrons to get on and off the bar stool when the bar is elbow to elbow without having to physically move the bar stools.

I recommend: BarStools&BarStools has a large assortment of chrome retro swivel bar stools. One Way Furniture offers a selection of swivel bar stools in wrought iron, wood and metal.

Bar stools and dining chairs can coordinate

If your bar and restaurant dining room are connected, you might want to choose pub stools that are identical to the dining chairs, except for the height.

I recommend: ServU-Online offers matching upholstered ladder-back bar stools and dining chairs. Allied Hotel & Restaurant Furniture Co. offers matching bar stools and dining furniture to fit any restaurant décor.

Consider bolting down bar stools

Contrary to what you may have seen in many a Hollywood film, bolt down counter stools aren't designed to prevent bar brawls. Well, at least that isn't their only value. They are especially beneficial to small bars that want to pack as many counter stools into a small space. They also provide stability so stools won't get knocked over in crowds.

I recommend: Restaurant-Services.Com has bolt down bar stools in chrome ’50s retro styles. KaTom Restaurant Supply sells bolt down columns and seats for bar stools separately.

Support the team with logo bar stools

Sports bars have the option to appeal to fans of local teams by purchasing logo bar stools that have football, baseball and basketball logos imprinted into the seat. Pub stools can also be imprinted with beer, soft drink and other brand logos.

I recommend: Restaurant Bar Furniture sells everything from classic restaurant stools to swivel bar stools with backrests, imprinted with your custom logo or beer or soft drink brand logos. American Chairs has options with NFL, MLB, NBA, Classic Coca Cola and Harley Davidson brand imprinted bar stools.

Specialty bar stools may be what you need

If you're looking for extra comfort, saddle bar stools may be ideal. Saddle bar stools are made from curved wood that cradles the body's natural curves. Adjustable bar stools are another option, especially useful if your business caters to all ages. They adjust in height to accommodate adults and children.

I recommend: All Barstools offers a variety of rectangular and square seat wood contour saddle bar stools. MoreBarStools.com also has saddle counter stools in wood and chrome options. You’ll find hydraulic lift adjustable bar stools in a variety of styles and materials at Bar Stools&BarStools.