With so many different bar stools and tables to choose from it is often difficult to know what style to choose from. Many people find themselves wondering if perhaps commercial bar stools and tables will give them better value for their money. Unfortunately, the honest answer is maybe.
Of course if you own a restaurant, Pub, Bistro, or bar you are going to want to purchase commercial quality bar tables and stools. While nothing is always absolute the majority of the time quality commercial furniture is made to take much more abuse than furniture designed for the home. The reason is simple. Hundreds and even thousands of people will be sitting on these bar stools and leaning on these bar tables in the course of weeks, days, and months. These people will come in all shapes and sizes and while most people will treat this furniture like they would their own, there are others that will subject it to real abuse. This means commercial bar furniture needs to be extremely durable and sturdy.
Making bar stools and tables that are sturdy enough for the constant use and abuse this furniture is subjected too means that companies making this furniture are going to use materials that will with stand this constant use thus limiting the styles of choices and materials available in commercial tables and stools. While this does not hinder the commercial business it does mean that any individual wanting to purchase a commercial bar table and bar stools will have to settle what is available for commercial use.
This could be a good thing depending on where you plan on using your bar stools or bar table. For example if you have a kitchen Island and are simply looking for a simple wooden or a chrome and cushioned that will go with your kitchen decor then a commercial bar stool may just be what you are looking for. However, if you are looking for stools to go with that fancy bar in the family room, you might want to see what is available elsewhere. For those wanting the ultra modern look of some of today's plastic stools, it may be difficult to find anything commercially you really like.
Quality is a relative term. While commercial bar stools and bar tables may be more durable, they are not necessary higher quality. There are many manufactures who use the best of materials, and work diligently to make quality products for the average consumer. Much of the quality of these pieces are in the craftsmanship of the pieces themselves and they can add real beauty to your home. This furniture is also durable for most family use lasting years with proper care.
Commercial bar tables and stools may or may not save you money. As a general rule they are usually somewhat cheaper than those for home use simply because commercial businesses buy in large quantity. However, some commercial stores may have separate prices for the customer purchasing a single table than they would for someone purchasing in quantity so you may end up spending as much for that commercial furniture as you would one from a full furniture store. On the other hand, it may simply be easier to find bar tables and stools at a commercial shop than at a traditional furniture store.
Most area and many large cities have stores that specialize in commercial furniture such as bar tables and stools for restaurants, bars, and other such businesses. You can visit such stores and see what is available that you might like for your own home. There is also a large number of online stores that sell commercial grade furniture as well as stores that combines furniture both for commercial and home use. These stores allow you to see what is available from a wider market so that you can choose the right bar stool or table for you from a wide variety of both commercial and non commercial furniture.
While commercial bar stools and tables may well be the right choice for you, they may not. Luckily, with the variety of this type of furniture made for both commercial and non commercial use you are sure to find exactly the right bar stool and table for you and your home.
Source by Sam Sutton
