Beautiful Oak Bar Stools

 

Oak bar stools are a great choice in home décor. You can use the stools at your wet bar, your breakfast bar, or at your kitchen island. They’re also a good choice for seating at video games and at work stations around the house and in workshops and garages.

 

Why oak bar stools?

 

If you’ve already been shopping for bar stools, you know that they come in a wide range of construction materials. These might include chrome, wrought iron, bamboo, acrylic, aluminum, or natural wood. Oak is a good choice because of the inherent qualities of oak. Oak is strong and durable, and it will last for decades. Just think about all the oak antiques that are still around!

 

Another great thing about oak is that it’s attractive. It has a nice grain and accepts stains and varnishes well. Oak can be finished with light or dark stains like cherry, maple, and walnut. Some people like the natural oak look and just prefer their oak furniture pieces to have a light coat of protective sealer. This allows the natural beauty of the oak to shine through.

 

Of course, oak can also be painted to match your décor. If you’re going to spend the extra money on a quality wood like oak, however, you’ll probably prefer a stain or varnish. Why cover up that attractive wood with coats of paint?

 

Types of oak bar stools

 

No matter what your décor is, you’ll find oak bar stools to match or accent your home furnishings. These stools come in different widths and different heights, so you’re sure to find some that will be the perfect match for your bar area. Choose simple round oak bar stools, with or without padded seats. For a more antique look, choose oak bar stools with pressed designs in the back, or stools with Windsor backs or spindle backs.

 

Mission-style bar stools are another great choice and are available with or without padded seats. There’s also a club-style bar stool in oak, with a leather back, seat, and armrests that’s very attractive and extremely comfortable.

 

Other types of oak bar stools include the mate’s chair, which has a curved back, and the lute-back bar stool that has a European look.

 

You’ll also have a wide range of stains and finishes, including cherry, light oak, dark oak, distressed oak, walnut, and pine. You can also purchase unfinished oak bar stools and stain them yourself to match other furniture in your home.

 

Prices of oak bar stools

 

Since oak is generally considered a high quality wood, expect to pay more for solid oak bar stools than you would for those made of inferior woods and composites-only materials. But remember – you often get what you pay for. Oak is very durable, so it’s a good value.

 

A swivel oak bar stool with a pressed-wood back can be found for around $100. a Windsor-style oak bar stool will cost about $75. The leather-padded club chair mentioned above will run about $400.

 

To see lots of examples of oak bar stools, shop online.