The pros and cons of bar stools with or without backs
Whether you’re on the hunt for a stool to complement your kitchen space or a pumping commercial bar, one of the top considerations is whether to choose a backless stool or one with back support. At Corsica, the choices are endless with both styles of chair available through your nearest stockist. However, we’ve created a list of pros, cons and considerations for both styles so you can make the right choice for your home or business.
Why do some bar stools not have backs?
There are many reasons some bar stool don’t have backs, but they tend to come down to space, aesthetics and versatility. If you have limited space for your stools, the backless variety should be a consideration.
Pros for backless bar stools
Shown above: Luna Bar Table and Luna Bar Stool
- In smaller spaces, backless bar stools create a better aesthetic as they can neatly tuck under breakfast bars or benches. The back of a stool can often be viewed from beyond the bench and create a more cluttered visual detail, whereas backless stools can make the space look bigger.
- Logistically, if you have a large bench space, it’s a lot easier to clean over backless stools.
- For dynamic spaces where people are coming and going frequently, backless stools are easier to manoeuvre and look better when left askew.
- Stools without backs also provide zero restriction, allowing guests to sit either way or easily spin to face towards or away from the bench.
Pros for bar stools with a back
- A huge advantage of bar stools with a back is comfort level. Back support makes the sitting experience much more comfortable and, in a space where you, family members or guests linger, this is a huge plus.
- In a commercial scene, bar stools can also be slightly precarious, especially when one has a couple of margaritas under their belt, so back support can reduce the risk of falling off. This is also applicable if you have children sitting at the bench.
Shown above: Antibes Bar Table and Antibes Bar Stool with Backrest
The Verdict: Are stools with backs better?
Both have their advantages as we explained above, however, the backless stools are more common and popular as the kitchen bench or bar tends to be a more transient space where people don’t spend as much time. However, if you have children sitting at the bench doing hours of homework or it doubles as your home office – back support is likely to be a must.
Bar stool options at Corsica
Shown above: Antibes Bar Table and Antibes Bar Stool
We don’t want to be smug, but at Corsica we have stools to suit a wide variety of venues. From a soft coastal curves inspired by relaxed French-Riviera living, like our Antibes Bar Stool and Antibes Bar Stool with Backrest, to a relaxed silhouettes echoing the timeless luxury of a coastal icon such as Cannes Aluminium and Polywood Outdoor Bar Stool. You will find streamlined aluminium stools that are lightweight, weather-resistant and east to maintain, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
For the contemporary coastal look, we also love our Emet Bar Stool that features a clean, and sleek silhouette design suited to both indoor and outdoor settings.
Across the range, Corsica stools are built with longevity, functionality and versatility in mind, making them a reliable choice for hospitality settings as well as modern home spaces.
For more information, feel free to browse our full range online, or visit one of your closest stockist and checkout our range.
