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Our Top 3 Chrome Bar Stools

Published by Tom Hickey July 18th, 2008 in Chrome Bar Stools. 0 Comments

Why does everyone like chrome?

Chrome bar stools are very popular at the moment, the chrome offers a high quality stylish element to a kitchen or bar. In this post I am going to focus on three of our most popular chrome bar stools and look at what makes them so desirable.

Ciro Bar Stool

The Ciro bar stool

The Ciro bar stool is a traditional looking bar stool manufactured to a commercial quality in Italy. We have successfully used these stools in many bars across the country. The high quality chrome finish will make a bar area shine and look inviting, and the padded seat offers comfort to people using the Ciro bar stool for a long period of time.  The cushioned seat has thick foam padding and is covered in a very high quality faux leather. Faux leather is particularly good because it is hard wearing, and easier to maintain than real leather, but it looks and feels like genuine leather.

The simple construction of this chrome bar stool, the commercial build quality  and the excellent price of this stool makes it a good choice for the home and bars.

Savo Bar Stool

The Savo bar stool

The Savo bar stool is a great looking modern gas lift bar stool, it has a large number of leather colour options, from classic black leather to a zesty lime green.  This height adjustable stool makes it very versatile as it can be used at various height surfaces.

The flat circular base of the Savo bar stool makes the stool very stable and also adds an interesting detail as most chrome bar stools have trumpet bases. There is protection on the underside of the chrome base to prevent damage to floors.

Mirage Gas Lift Bar Stool

The Mirage gas lift barstool
The Mirage gas lift bar stool is a great general purpose bar stool,  it offers great comfort with its padded seat and backrest and is height adjustable with the gas lift system.

This is a fine Italian designed and manufactured bar stool that fits into almost any setting,  it is made to commercial quality standards and can be used in high traffic areas.  This stool is offered with an option of a high quality faux leather or a luxurious buffed leather covering.  The flat heavy weight chrome base of this bar stool makes it very stable, and this stool can go so low that it can be used as a dining chair.

More chrome bar stools at Danetti

We have spent a lot of time sourcing a large selection of high quality chrome finished bar stools as can be seen on our website. If these three stools take your fancy or you would like to see more please look at our complete range of chrome bar stools for sale in the UK.

Chrome Furniture versus Satin Furniture

Published by natasha.jones July 18th, 2008 in Chrome Bar Stools. 0 Comments

When it comes to picking a piece of furniture, most people will only really consider the finish of the seat part. With a growing range of stool seating on the market, more and more alternative options are available for the stem/legs of the bar stool. The most popular of which are the chrome bar stools, with a shiny finish, and the satin or painted aluminium bar stools, which have a matt finish.

Shiny Chrome Seating

The Volare Bar StoolThe most popular bar stool finish and most commonly available, allowing for a greater range of choice when it comes to choosing your seating. Well chromed seating, will be highly polished and reflective, and often provides a great contrast between the matt seat, whether you have a leather bar stool or wooden chair. Chrome is easy to keep clean, although it’s shiny surface can scratch with use, and over time these may show.

Matt Satin or Painted Aluminium Seating

The Antonio Bar StoolSatin or painted aluminium finishes have started to become more popular recently. With a larger number of bar stools and chairs available with these matt finishes. The satin finish is generally created by powder-coating the base or legs in a colour such as grey or silver (other colours maybe available). The powder-coated finish is strong, and unlike the polished chrome bases will not show up scratches as much, although deep scratches may damage it.

There is often little difference in price between chrome and powder-coated satin.

Brushed Stainless Steel

Kika Extending Dining TableThis is a rarer finish and often only available on a very select range of products, due to it’s expensive price. The brushed finish is created by a fine abrasive action on the surface of the metal, this removes it’s shine and leaves a dull polish. This is a perfect finish for seating in more high traffic areas such as restaurants and bars etc, as scratches and marks do not show up against the brushed texture.

Modern and contemporary furnature from Danetti

Danetti has a huge range of furniture ranging from chrome bar stools to satin finish dining tables.

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Published by Tom Hickey July 15th, 2008 in General News and Website Updates. 0 Comments

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Types of Leather

Published by natasha.jones July 7th, 2008 in Leather Bar Stools. 0 Comments

It is amazing the different types of leather or imitation leather that is used to cover a wide range of furniture including bar stools, dining chairs, sofa’s and casual furniture , here is a quick run down on the various different types of leather and what their main qualities are. This page goes from full grain leather which is the highest quality leather do faux leather which is a man made synthetic material.

Full Grain Leather

Full grain leather is made from premium raw material, top skin that has not been touched up to cover imperfections. Also called Aniline or Semi-aniline if it has been dyed this leather is full of natural characteristics it is a popular upholstery choice. Carrying a distinctive smell, the soft yet strong texture is hard wearing and will age well to look more attractive over time, making it an ideal choice for home furnishings.

Full grain leather is often available with an aniline or semi-aniline finish. The aniline finish is created when the leather is submerged in a transparent dye, this colours the leather all the way through without loosing the natural grain. The semi-aniline finish is similar to the aniline except for a thin layer of protective coating that helps prevent stains.

A very popular choice for upholstery, although it comes with a much higher price tag than any other leather type. It is an attractive finish for products such as bar stools, chairs, sofas etc.

Pros
  • Real leather
  • Often treated to help prevent stains
  • Leather smell
  • Hard Wearing
  • Becomes more attractive over time
  • Contains natural characteristics
Cons
  • Most expensive leather option

Split Leather

This refers to a piece of leather that has been split from the skin of the hide. Depending on the thickness of the hide it can often be split down further. This type of leather can be more fragile than the full grain leather, but is often treated to make it more hard wearing.

Split leathers can often have a pattern embossed or be buffed to create a suede.

Pros
  • Real leather
  • Often treated to be more hard wearing
  • Cheaper than genuine leather
Cons
  • Thinner than full grain leather
  • Surface more fragile than full grain leather
  • Can be damaged by liquid if not treated

Suede also known as Nubuck or Buffed Leather

This is created by either removing the grain, or by means of a splitting operation between the hide and skin, where the grain and drop split are separated. This leather is normally buffed and brushed to create a soft fuzzy surface.

Suede can be cheaper than full grain leather, as several pieces of suede can be divided down from one drop split, whereas there is only one top grain per skin.

This leather can be hard to protect and will damage easily when it comes in contact with liquid.

This is not a popular choice for contract or domestic products to be upholstered in, due to it’s fragile nature.

Pros
  • Real leather
  • Soft surface
  • Cheaper than full grain leather
Cons
  • Hard to protect
  • Damages easily by liquid
  • Surface is more fragile than split leather
  • Wears easily

Regenerated Leather

Unlike real untreated leather, regenerated leather has a completely smooth texture. This finish is produced when the leather goes through a manufacturing process that compresses the fibres. Another popular choice for contract markets, particularly commercial seating for bars and restaurants.

Pros
  • Hard wearing
  • Strong
  • Smooth matt finish
  • Cheaper than genuine leather
Cons
  • Not classed as real leather
  • Smooth matt finish

Bicast leather also known as coated leather

This leather uses a low grade or regenerated leather, which then has a thick layer of polyurethane applied to it. This coating makes the material strong and highly durable, perfect for constant use, particularly for commercial bar stools, chairs and other products that may be upholstered.

Pros
  • Has a thin layer of leather
  • Protected against liquid spills
  • Strong
  • Hard wearing
  • Cheaper than genuine leather
Cons
  • Leather has a smooth plastic finish due to coating
  • Not classed as real leather

Please Note : Do not use normal leather creams on the top surface as it has a high polyurethane finish.

Faux Leather

It can be hard to tell the difference between real leather and a man-made leather imitation as they have similar textures and qualities. However, because it is made from synthetic materials, faux leather is more durable making it ideally suited for bar stools and dining chairs etc, used in the commercial market.

Pros
  • Hard wearing
  • Similar look and feel to genuine leather
  • Not damaged by liquid
  • Generally the cheapest type of leather
Cons
  • Not genuine leather

Leather Bar stools for sale

We at Danetti have put a lot of time and effort into selecting a wide range of leather furniture and stools that we offer for sale at a great price. If you are looking to buy any leather bar stools, please take a look at our selection of leather bar stools.

The Right Colour for Your Leather Bar Stool

Published by natasha.jones July 7th, 2008 in Leather Bar Stools. 0 Comments

When it comes to choosing the right colour leather for your bar stools, a strong factor in the decision will be the environment you put these leather stools in to. Nowadays there are a whole host of leather colours and options available to the consumer, not to mention the different types of leathers on the market. I have put the leather options available under the following headings :

Classic Leather Colours

This would be black and white leather, whether it is in faux leather, regenerated leather or genuine leather, these are the two most popular choices. This is because between the two of them they will suit practically any environment, you really can’t go too wrong with these colour leathers for your bar stool. If you don’t want to be very adventurous, these are the best choice for you.

Black leather is the most popular choice because it is so convenient for a kitchen or home as marks will not show up so readily. Obviously white leather will require more care, but if you opt for a leather bar stool that has been treated you can clean the surface with a damp cloth.

Please be aware that white leather is not a good choice for a cream kitchen these two colours do not work well together, and on a lesser scale having black leather bar stools in a brown (colour, not wood) kitchen does not work that well.

Leather Colours Rising in Popularity

Other colour leathers worth considering for your home are brown, red and cream. These three colours are becoming increasingly popular with consumers, when it comes to modern and contemporary furniture. Unlike the classic leathers, these colours may differ substantially from stool to stool, due to the great number of variations in these colours. You may also find differences between leather types for the same stool, these are due to the dying process.

When choosing a leather to match an existing colour within your home it is often worth getting a sample, where possible, so that you know the bar stools will match or compliment each other.

Adventurous Leather Colours

Nowadays there are a whole range of leather colours available to the bar stool consumer. However, if you are looking for more unusual colour you will find the range of leather bar stools available to you, will be greatly reduced, but they are out there.

These leather finishes are really designed to fit certain environments they are particularly popular within commercial business, such as bars, restaurants etc.

We have a range of faux leather bar stools that are available in colours such as blue, green, yellow, orange and even metallic leather options (all options are special order). Examples of our leather bar stools available are:

The Spartan bar stool and The Nino Bar Stool and The Orla Bar Stool

The Spartan bar stool The Nino bar stool The Orla bar stool.

Two Tone Leather Colours

This is an unusual option for most leather bar stools, but there are a small number that are upholstered in two different coloured leathers.

The Gabello gas lift bar stool

The Gabello Bar Stool is one such stool. It even has the option to allow you to choose the two colours it is upholsetered in. You are able to choose the leather colour and type, for upholstery on both the seat and back, and you can choose to have the same colour for both but this stool really shines when to different colours are chosen.

If you are not after leather bar stools there are plaenty of other bar stool finishes available such as microfibre, patterned material, wood/veneer, plastic etc the list is vast, but we at Danetti have one of the biggest ranges available on the web.

Leather bar stools at Danetti

Danetti has a wide range of leather stools avalable to buy on their website,  if you are looking for a traditional black leather stool or some funky pink number then please take a look at the wide range of leater bar stools on offer

Choosing the Right Height Kitchen Bar Stool

Published by Tom Hickey July 4th, 2008 in Kitchen Bar Stools and Seating. 0 Comments

Whilst you are choosing the right design and style, choosing the right height of your kitchen bar stool is essential. Whether it be for home or commercial use, it is important to purchase a kitchen stool that can fit comfortably under your kitchen counter or bar.

Here is our Danetti guide to choosing the right counter height bar stool

Firstly measure your table, counter or bar from the floor to the base of the surface. Once you have this measurement, we advise that your kitchen stool needs to be 250-300mm (10-12 Inches) from the base of the surface to the top of the bar stool seat. This ensures there is enough space between the surface and the kitchen bar stool itself.

If you want to buy a kitchen bar stool that will meet most height specifications, consider opting for a gas lift kitchen stool as this will have a variable height due to the gas lift mechanism. The gas lift bar stools have another benefit which is a swivel action making it easier to get on and off the kitchen bar stool.

Kitchen Counter Height Stools

If you are looking for a stool to fit under a standard kitchen counter height, we would advise you to purchase a stool that is between 610-670mm (24 to 26 Inches) high, in order to fit under the 890-910mm (35 to 36 Inches) counter table. Some of the counter height kitchen stools we recommend are:

Balin Bar Stool and the Mirage Gas Lift Bar Stool.

The Balin gas lift bar stool The Mirage gas lift bar stool

Bar Height Stools

If you are looking for a bar stool to fit under a bar height, we would advise you purchase a bar stool that is 710-760mm (28 to 30 Inches) to fit under the 1010-1060mm (40 to 42 Inches) bar table height. Some of the bar stools we recommend are:
Saldi Bar Stool and the Grayson Bar Stool.

The Saldi bar stool The Grayson bar stool

High Bar Height

If you are looking for a bar stool to fit under a high bar, we would advise you to purchase a bar stool that is 810-860mm (32-34 Inches) to fit under the 1140-1220mm (45 to 48 Inches) bar table height. Some of the high bar stools we recommend are:
Rondure Bar Stool and the Orla Bar Stool

The Rondure bar stool The Orla bar stool

Spacing your kitchen bar stools

Once you have the correct height kitchen bar stool, you now need to decide how many bar stools can fit comfortably in the space you have selected. You need to make sure there is enough room between each kitchen bar stool so that people can sit around the counter or bar and not feel overcrowded. We suggest that for a bar stool of 400-460mm (16-18 Inches) wide, you allow 530-560mm (21-22 Inches) of space and for a bar stool that is 480-560mm (19-22 Inches) wide, allow 610-630mm (24-25 Inches) of space between each stool.

More Information

If you would like more information on the kitchen bar stools that we sell and the bar stool heights please take a look at our kitchen bar stools page, the green box on the left hand side should enable you to search for kitchen bar stools that fall under a specific height category.

Kitchen Bar Stools : Gas Lift or Fixed Height

Published by Tom Hickey July 4th, 2008 in Kitchen Bar Stools and Seating. 0 Comments

When making the decision about which kitchen bar stool to purchase, one your main issues is going to be whether to go for a fixed height stool or a gas lift bar stool.

To be able to decide exactly which type of kitchen bar stool to go for, you need to know the counter height you will be sitting the bar stools at. Once you’ve got this, you will need to measure about 250mm – 300mm down from the underside, to give you a seat height range. This will be the important measurement you need to keep in mind when purchasing your kitchen bar stools.

Because its always easy to over look certain benefits and disadvantages to having one type of kitchen bar stool over the other I have created a list to help you.

Fixed Height Kitchen Bar StoolsThe Coralea bar stool

Pros
  • Lightweight this makes it more portable and easy to move around and reposition. Some bar stools designed for commercial environments may be heavier as they will be built for minimal moving.
  • Sturdy if a stool is standing on four legs it means the weight is distributed across a greater area rather than at one central point. There are a small number of  fixed height kitchen bar stools that are heavy pedestals, these tend to be for the commercial market.
Cons
  • You cannot adjust the height as it is fixed.
  • No Swivel Action which could make it harder to get on and off.

Gas Lift Height Kitchen Bar Stools The Gabello gas lift bar stool

Pros
  • Heavyweight stools are more sturdy and will not move about so much, it tends to be the more expensive stools will tend to be heavier.
  • Sturdy stools heavy base to provide ample support for the pole and seat .
  • The gas lift system allows for a variation in height so that it can be used to fit a multitude of different counter tops tables and even a dining chair.
  • The swivel action allows the person to rotate 360 degrees, particularly good if you need to get off the  kitchen bar stool without having to move it every time.
Cons
  • Not Lightweight awkward if you need to move the stool frequently as they can be heavy.
  • Not as stable as a fixed heigh stool this could be an issue if you have small children.
  • Not suitable for children as they could use the stool as a toy and fall off.

Kitchen bar stools at Danetti

Danetti has a wide range of kitchen bar stools, with a selection of stools with gas lift systems and also fixed height. Take a look at all the kitchen bar stools at danetti

Kitchen Bar Stools : Back Rest or Backless Stool?

Published by Tom Hickey July 4th, 2008 in Kitchen Bar Stools and Seating. 0 Comments

A popular stumbling block when choosing a kitchen bar stool is whether to go for one with a back rest or a backless bar stool. While a lot of people like having a kitchen counter bar stool with a back rest for support, they often don’t like the idea of the bar stool’s back rest being visible above the height of the counter top.
Below I have listed a series of benefits and considerations that you should take in to account before purchasing your kitchen bar stools, as it is often easy to overlook things when you are going through the buying situation.

Kitchen Bar Stool with Back RestThe Mirage Bar Stool

Pros
  • Good lumbar support, when sitting in the same place for a while your body can often slump, with a back rest it can take off some of the stress on the back.
  • The stool feels more secure as you have a supporting surface at the back.
Cons
  • The back rest may be seen above the height of the counter top. Dependent on the height of the back rest will depend on how much will be visible above your kitchen counter top, this is a purely aesthetic issue but should be taken into account.
  • Kitchen bar stools with a backrest cannot be tucked under your counter or table completely. So the stools will be visible and take up slightly more floor space.

Backless Bar StoolThe Ciro bar stool

Pros
  • No visible backrest above the height of the counter top so you have nothing to break up the simple straight lines of the counter top.
  • Kitchen bar stools can be tucked under the counter or table which allows the bar stools to take up less floor space and keep them away until needed.
Cons
  • No back support, so people will probably be leaning and resting on the surface in front of them.
  • Easer to fall off if you have had one to many drinks!

Kitchen Bar Stool with a Small Back RestThe Coralea bar stool

Pros
  • Some Lumbar support for the lower spine which provides some support for the lower back.
  • The stool feels more secure as you have a supporting surface at the back.
  • A small back rest is not so visible above the height of the counter top.
Cons
  • Could be uncomfortable after a long period of time
  • Does not offer complete support for your back

Kitchen bar stools from Danetti

Danetti has a wide range of kitchen bar stools with and without backrest, take a look at the complete range of kitchen bar stools from Danetti

Innovative Storage Ideas for the Home

Published by natasha.jones February 20th, 2008 in Design Trends. 0 Comments

Storage is such an important aspect of the home. It allows us to show off or hide away our items. It gives everything a home and will keep anything we do not wish people to see, out of plain sight. With ample storage you can create an uncluttered, minimalist environment, without the need to sacrifice your things to achieve it.

If you are fighting to find space at home to store all your bits and pieces, and can’t bear to part with anything, why not have a look at some inventive storage ideas that we have found on the web.

Here are 2 brilliant storage ideas for your stairs.

The Amazing StaircaseThis inventive stairwell was designed and built for a top floor flat in a London town house.

The stair treads are made from solid Oak, and provide shelves that wrap around 3 sides of the space. Books fully line the shelves and create a miniature, library-esque style environment.

This proves that even in a small space you can create a lot of storage. Click Here to see the full article about this ingenious staircase.


A Brilliant Storage Idea

 

This second example of stairwell storage, uses just the space, normally wasted, under each step. By inserting a drawer under the tread, and using the riser as the drawer front, you can create large, easily accessible storage.

Unlike the idea above, this hides your items away, rather than putting them on show. The drawers themselves are so discreet, that you wouldn’t even notice them unless you knew they were there.

Click Here to read the full article.

 

These ideas could be easily adapted, on a smaller scale, for your home and really help to keep your space clean and clear. The perfect solutions for your clutter needs.

New Section Added! Introducing Feng Shui

Published by natasha.jones February 15th, 2008 in General News. 0 Comments

Feng ShuiWe are happy to announce a new section about Feng Shui.

Entitled ‘An Introduction to Feng Shui’, it describes the basic fundamentals of this tradition, such as the Chi energy, Ying and Yang and the 5 elements.

Feng Shui known as ‘wind and water’ has been a traditional part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. The ancient art stems from the belief of positive and negative energy reflected in the Yin and Yang flow of Chi. To create a harmonious and balanced atmosphere placement of furniture is key, it can even help the flow and movements of natural rhythms.

Click here to read more about Feng Shui and it’s principals

Again this is another section we will be adding to, it covers a lot of ideas. Although most people won’t be able to change their entire environment to suit the rules there are always elements that can be used and adapted for your space.