Metal stools: features, varieties, selection criteria

Metal stools have long won the hearts of fans of sustainable and durable home furnishings. The modern assortment offers stylish sophisticated models that blend harmoniously with modern room design. Consider the nuances of choosing a metal stool.

The design does not particularly differ from products made of other materials, its components are also a seat and supporting elements, as a rule, legs. The seat can be soft or hard. There are specimens with the ability to adjust in height, as well as models that can rotate around their axis. Collapsible mobile samples are in demand.

The main advantage of the model on a metal frame is its resistance to high loads: such a stool can withstand up to 150 kg. Besides, metal products are distinguished by ease of maintenance, an assortment of fancy shapes, inexpensive price, moisture resistance, which is achieved by applying a protective layer... Despite the apparent heaviness, it cannot be said that these are heavy structures. Many owners dilute the visual coldness of metal with cute covers and soft pillows.

It should be noted also the disadvantages of stools on a metal frame. So, they do not very well fit into such room styles as classic, eco-style, Provence. But forged copies are suitable for such a design.

Metal stools can be classified by type of construction. They are stationary and folding. The first option is considered more reliable, but if the product is bought for a small-sized apartment, then it is better to give preference to a folding model - in this case, the copies can be compactly folded and hidden behind a cabinet so as not to clutter up the space, and with the arrival of guests, get the stools and seat everyone. In any case, keep in mind that stationary metal stools can withstand a higher load than folding ones.

Products may also differ in the material of the frame. Most often used in production:

• cast aluminum;
• anodized aluminum tube;
• forged items;
• steel hollow profile with square or round cross-section.

Aluminum samples are good in that they are resistant to corrosion and have a low weight. In this case, the rigidity of an aluminum product can be equated to steel. The surface can be imitated in bronze, gold or offered in classic shades. A sample from a metal profile is a budget option, but it is very vulnerable to high humidity, so choose specimens with a special coating, for example, polymer paint.

Forged products cannot be called popular, but they are the most aesthetic option. Its lack of demand is due to the high price, because it takes a lot of time and effort to manufacture. In addition, most of the models are made by hand according to individual orders.

Although a metal stool may not fit well into every room design, there are possible options.

• Country. Install metal objects indoors in tandem with wooden ones. Choose models in a neutral color, covered with a translucent varnish.

• High tech. Chrome stools in combination with plastic seats will look great in this style. Don't be afraid to use rich colors and custom shapes.

• Modern. In this interior, stools on openwork forged frames look good; you can combine stools of contrasting shapes and colors.

• Vanguard. In this style, furniture of an unusual shape should be used; abstraction in the design of the stool is only welcome.

So, in the kitchen, place copies with a soft or semi-soft seat, upholstery made of natural or eco-leather will look beautiful. In a small kitchen, it is more advisable to place stools with a plastic seat in a light tone that visually increases the space. To add color and brightness to the dining area, you can put stools on a metal frame of different colors.

To fill the living room with an atmosphere of noble luxury, buy high upholstered stools. In the bedroom, pink samples look tenderly and romantically, in harmony with a white coffee table and white flooring. If the stool is selected not for the home, but for the production area, then give preference to options on a reinforced frame.

Metal is a reliable and durable material used for the manufacture of furniture, however, in order for such a product to last as long as possible and please the eye with an attractive appearance, you should take care of the state of the structure. It is important to handle the stool with care, to move it carefully so as not to damage the floor, do not swing on a metal stool.

To maintain the noble metallic luster, it is systematically required to polish the surface with a soft cloth. And also the upholstery needs care. It should be washed with special detergents and not exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise it will lose its color and attractiveness.

How to make a metal stool with your own hands, see the video.