Category ArchivePlastic Bar Stools
Plastic Bar Stools Lizza on 31 Dec 2007
Upbeat chairs for your bar: The Kant stool by Karim Rashid
Modern bar chairs come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they seem more than just commercial furniture, quite a few seem to be works of art as well. But a combination of funky design plus practical functionality would be a winning combination. After all, if it looks good but is not too comfortable to sit in, then it probably wouldn’t be ideal for use either at home or in a commercial setting. The Kant Stool by Karim Rashid seems to have both those qualities.
The soft curves of the stool and the way the footrest juts out gently help make it a pleasant sight. Add to that the cool colors in which the chair is available and you have a modern seating item that would liven up your bar or restaurant. What’s more, you can choose from among a range of colors available to complement your establishment’s overall design and color scheme. The stool’s seat is independent of the structure, enabling a choice between a monochrome or two-tone chair. There are seven color options available for the structure and nine for the seat; all in all, there are 63 color combinations from which you can choose.
Plastic Bar Stools Lizza on 19 Dec 2007
Zig Zag stools by Fernando & Humberto Campana: Woven in plastic
Back when I was a kid I remember we used to learn handicrafts in school. One thing we used to do was to weave baskets using wicker or rattan fiber. Depending on the way we would weave, we would create baskets that that various patterns: crisscrossing lines, lines that ran parallel to each other, lines that looked like a jumble of networks, but which still formed a pattern somehow. The seat of the Zig Zag Stools by Fernando and Humberto Campana reminds me a bit of the weaving we did back then.
A seat that does not have one solid, whole surface is a bit troubling to me, especially if it has large gaps like this one. I’m not sure if it would be that comfortable to sit in since I really don’t know if it will carry the user’s weight evenly. And uneven seating can have unpleasant effects after some minutes, like a painful lower back. That’s how it is in my case anyway.
Plastic Bar Stools Lizza on 15 Dec 2007
Plastic perfection: Spoon bar stool by Antonio Citterio
There are many things associated with the word spoon. Obviously based on the eating utensil, we have terms like spoon-feeding and spooning and…a spoon stool. Yes, there is a spoon stool in existence, and it is actually a design classic. Designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Kartell, these stools are being used as modern bistro chairs or as seating in other types of restaurants and in the home.
It doesn’t exactly look like a spoon, but the way the seat curves really is reminiscent of the dining utensil. And just as we have plastic spoons, the Spoon Stool is made entirely from smooth polypropylene. Unlike plastic spoons though, it isn’t disposable. What establishment owner or homeowner would want to get rid of a perfectly serviceable furniture item, and one that looks so eye-catching at that?
Plastic Bar Stools Lizza on 03 Dec 2007
Charles Ghost Counter Stool by Philippe Starck: Ethereally modern
Philippe Starck is something of a celebrity in the furniture design world (and that’s probably one of the understatements of the year). This French designer, a school dropout, has made waves with his subversive and always interesting creations. His influence reaches out to other designers from all over, and his ingenuity can be seen in his works, from reception area chairs to bar stools to dining tables.
Another part of their attraction is their whimsical names. Take for example the Charles Ghost Counter Stool. When you look at it, you will realize that it doesn’t invoke gory ghostly images; rather, it brings to mind a regal, elegant spirit. If you’re familiar with J.K. Rowling’s wildly popular Harry Potter books, think Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington (otherwise known as Nearly Headless Nick) rather than the frightening Bloody Baron.
Plastic Bar Stools admin on 07 Aug 2007
Body To Body Bar Stool by Marco Maran
Stacking barstool in ASA+PC V0, glossy plastic material, resistant to UV rays, aging, temperature, yellowing and also self extinguish fire retardancy.
Available with seat heights 61 or 77cm.
Available also in Polycarbonate.
Chrome steel frame, bright or brushed, or painted in six available colours, or stainless steel for outdoor use.
Marco Maran designed a new version of Body to Body. He has developed this model using technology and creative thinking.
This design - extremely difficult to produce - recalls the human form, its sculptural bone structure combining with the harmony of the form of the design.
The Body to Body chair reconfirms its philosophy, by innovation with materials, shapes and solutions for design seating and furniture, thanks to experience gained during a century of production.