The stool is one of the oldest types of furniture and has existed in its earliest form in the ancient world. The ancient Egyptians were the first to use them and over the past thousands of years, their design has evolved to become one of the most popular seating options across the world.
Furniture designers and some of the major manufacturing brands have played a major role in making stools an essential constituent of luxury interiors. Luxury bar stools, designed by some of the best designers offer exclusivity, aesthetic charm, creative excellence and unmatched sophistication.
In the case of stools produced for the mass market, the designers and manufacturers need to produce stools which appeal to a critical mass of people for the whole exercise to be commercially viable.
However, there’s no such restriction with designer stools. These stools are generally limited edition and meant to appeal to the tastes and preferences of a much smaller group of luxury homeowners who are design connoisseurs. Designer stools are made from the best materials, offer vibrant colour schemes, stunning craftsmanship and exclusivity. These attributes enable you to elevate the seating of your home to a new paradigm straightaway.
Moreover, other than designer bar stools, which are meant for specific use, most standalone stools can be placed in multiple areas of the house. For instance, you can place a stool in your entryway to create an eye-catching aesthetic and offer a spot for your visitors to sit while they wear their shoes.
On the other hand, you could also place the same stool in your bedroom for a casual seating spot. In this feature, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on the different aspects of designer stools which has made them such an important constituent of luxury interiors.
Imagine stepping into a minimalist living room adorned with a set of the Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto. First designed in 1933, it is the epitome of design excellence since it combines a singularly high degree of creativity with a subtle nod to minimalism.
Like most designer stools, it had been conceptualised as a multi-functional seating surface suitable for all parts of the house. However, the Stool 60 could also function as a display surface or even a small table if you so wish. The Stool 60 would give you a fair idea about what to look for when you go shopping for designer stools.
There are certain quintessential elements and features which make designer stools significantly different from merely high-end ones. We spoke to your furniture experts to know more about the specific features one should look for in a designer stool.
High-end and premium materials are essential for designer furniture. Such materials bestow the stool with sophistication, aesthetic appeal and durability. All of those are essential characteristics of luxury furniture.
Moreover, premium materials like leather, metal, solid wood and velvet are also more suitable for high-end craftsmanship. For instance, intricate craftsmanship wouldn’t look good on a sunmica. Wood stool designs have evolved at a remarkable pace over the past decades.
While eye-catching designs with intricate detailing are still in vogue, there has also been a significant move towards minimalistic designs, which are more focused on designs, comfort and functionality. However, we believe that intricate details offer considerable uniqueness to your stools and can also help in enhancing durability.
We offer designer furniture from the world’s best-known brands and we have noticed that while the creativity involved with the best pieces of work continues to evolve, the usage of high-end materials has remained constant. After all, regardless of visual interest, the point of furniture is still in its use!
Lastly, we recognise that the purchase of designer furniture like stools generally involves a substantial investment and durability is an important factor. We can say with a degree of confidence that these stools are highly durable due to the use of premium materials, outstanding design and bespoke finishes.
For many decades, stools had primarily been fixtures in offices, bars and other commercial establishments. However, their transition from office furniture to an essential element in luxury interior home decor has been quite smooth.
This was made possible by the inventiveness, creativity and vision of some of the world’s best furniture designers. In designer stools, aesthetics play a major role in making them suitable for interiors and elevating the overall appearance of the living space.
Consider the Butterfly Stool designed by the Japanese Sori Yagani in 1954. Made from oak, the stool presents a sensual, elegant, provocative and balanced aesthetic. It is a rare design feat which would simply not be available in stools made for the mass market. It has been one of the more popular designer stools in the United Kingdom and has been a fixture in luxury interiors.
The adjustable Giotto stool from Zanotta has also been popular in the UK over the past decades, owing to its minimalist, classy design and functionality. Wooden designer stools can add warmth and texture to your living space and one that our designers like is the LC14 Tabouret Cabanon, designed in 1952 by the legendary designer Le Corbusier. It is an icon of minimalism and a must-have in contemporary luxury interiors.
All designer stools are stunning and unique in their own ways. For instance, designer bar stools with backs in vibrant colours will be eye-catching and offer considerable comfort. However, a metallic designer breakfast bar stool built in the minimalist style will have the same effect. It is not only the aesthetics which make designer furniture such a huge draw among discerning individuals. Such stools also offer significant benefits in terms of comfort and functionality.
Stools are excellent additions to the kitchen. Place black luxury designer bar stools by your steel kitchen counter and create an inviting contrast. More importantly, the stools will also give you a spot to sit when you work on preparing a meal. It will also serve as a comfortable spot if you wish to have a quick meal on the island.
Designer kitchen stools are made with meticulous attention to the principles of ergonomics and consequently, they offer a degree of comfort that cannot be matched by mass-produced ergonomic furniture. You could consider opting for a stool with adjustable height for your kitchen island. Such a feature will enable you to place the stool in other parts of the house if you so wish.
Designer stools combine the best aspects of functionality, aesthetics, sophistication and comfort into a neat package. The immaculate balance of functionality and elegance makes such stools a valued addition to any part of the house. Interior designers often talk about the versatility of stools as one of the major reasons why they add it to interiors of all styles. It is an excellent addition to your kitchen, living room, home bar, entryway, bedroom, hallway, den and home office. There is no space in your house which couldn’t be made more enticing with a comfortable, easy-to-move and aesthetically pleasing designer stool.
A casual dining spot is now an important element in all modern householders and while it is true that there are adequate chairs you may place in the zone, we believe that a set of designer stools would make for a significantly more relaxed and casual aesthetic. We recommend adding a set of stools in certain parts of the house.
For instance, a set of three or four stools in your living room will make it easier for you to accommodate extra guests while enhancing the aesthetics of the space. Other than bar stools, the other variants of stool can be moved around easily.
Sets of designer stools are always available in stackable forms. If you are looking to use it in multiple spaces, you may consider opting for a stackable set. We offer designer stools, stools sets and stackable sets from the leading global furniture designers and brands.
FCI London has more than 40 years in the luxury furniture and interior design industry, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted name creator of luxury interiors in London, both large and small.
OOur longstanding relationships with the best craftsmen and designer brands from all over Europe are at your disposal, and we offer first-class delivery and installation of any product you purchase through us, ensuring that your experience is stress free and convenient..
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