Leather Bar Stools

What is a leather bar stool and which leather suits it?

A leather bar stool combines a raised seat with the warm look of leather, ideal at a bar, kitchen island or high table. For bar stools the choice of leather matters more than you might think. Pigmented leather is the most practical: stains wipe off easily and it stands up better to scratches. That makes it excellently suited to a place where people eat and drink. Aniline leather is more beautiful and more natural in appearance, but more sensitive to stains and moisture. At a busy kitchen island, therefore, the practical pigmented version is usually the choice.

Sizing advice: the right seat height

The most important dimension for a bar stool is the seat height in relation to your bar or worktop. Measure the height of your kitchen island or bar and keep enough legroom between seat and top, so you sit comfortably. For a standard kitchen island a taller bar stool usually suits, while a half-height bar stool ties in better with a lower top. If you choose several stools side by side, allow enough space between them so everyone can sit and stand up comfortably.

Version: swivel, armrests and backrest

Leather bar stools come in various versions. A swivel model makes getting on and off easy and is practical at an island where you often change sides. A version with armrests is relaxed for longer sitting, while a model without armrests looks cleaner and takes up less room. You can choose the backrest high for extra support or half-height for a lighter, more open look. That way you tune the stool to both your posture and the look of your kitchen.

Care: how to keep your leather bar stool beautiful

Leather asks for little maintenance, even in a busy spot like the kitchen. Wipe the stool with a damp cloth and mild soapy water and dry it straight afterwards. Apply leather balm two to four times a year to keep the leather supple. Cooking grease has little effect on pigmented leather, provided you wipe it regularly. Direct sunlight can fade the leather over time, so ideally do not place the stool right in front of a large window. Always deal with stains straight away, and they are easiest to remove.

Why buy leather bar stools at Mokana

In our furniture store at Hogelandsingel 49 in Enschede you can sit on the bar stools yourself and feel the difference between the leather types before you choose. On various models the leather type and colour can be made to order, so the stool suits your kitchen. We deliver with our own delivery service throughout the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, which is also convenient for customers from Twente and the border region. Payment in instalments is among the options, and our consultants are happy to give you honest advice.

What else goes with leather bar stools?

Leather bar stools combine beautifully with a wooden kitchen island or a high table in a warm wood tone. Cognac and brown leather tie in with a country or industrial kitchen, while black leather looks sharp in a modern setting. If you want to carry the seating through into the living room, choose dining chairs or a sofa in the same leather tone for a calm, coherent whole.