Bar Stool Glossary

We have compiled a list of key terms you might find on our site to help you in your purchasing decision.

360 Degree Rotation - the stool will rotate fully and endlessly around in a circle.
Backless - Bar stools that have no back support.
Bar Height- The height of the bar the stool is recommended for. If the stool's seat height is around 27-29 inches then a bar height of 42 inches or 43 inches is ideal.
Chrome Finish - the stools are made from stainless steel but are coated in Chrome for a dazzling finish.
Designer - Bar stools that have a special emphasis on their design element.
Easy to assemble - just attach the top part of the stool to the lower part of the stool and your away.
Faux Leather - this means the stool looks like leather but is made from a material which is more hard wearing and arguably more attractive than real leather.
Foot rest - extra bar / circle that is often put onto bar stools for your feet.
Gas Lift - a handle connected to a gas powered hydraulic system in the stool that allows you to easy raise and lower the height of the stool.
Hi Back - Bar stools that have a higher support on the back than normal.
Retro - this is a term commonly used to describe well aged trends or fashions, which are out of fashion but are still popular.
Saddle Stool - a stool you site on like a saddle. Commonly used by hairdressers.
Swivel - this bar stool allows the seat to rotate.
Non-scratch base - this is a rubber ring around the bottom of the stool to prevent it from scratching your floor.

We buy our stools direct from the factories to our own specification. They all undergo stringent quality checks and are not sold unless we would have been happy to receive them ourselves.

We strive to offer you a great buyer experience and to resolve any issues you may have along the way. If you need to tell us about something we could have done better or if you are not fully satisfied with your purchase please call us on 01566 780485 and we will do all we can to resolve your issue.