Rustic Bar Stools

The English word rustic comes to us from the Latin word rusticus, or rus, meaning country. In the past, rustic bar stools, like rustic furniture, were simple, unsophisticated, and unrefined, reflecting the pace and style of rural life. Not anymore. Say hello to the modern rustic.

Cosmopolitan rustic Today's rustic barstool styles run the gamut from almost crude to downright urban. What hasn't changed is the association of rustic bar stools with durability, strength, and quality craftsmanship. A rustic bar stool, be it sophisticated or unrefined, is built to last. The use of rustic themes in contemporary home decor has long since infiltrated the suburbs. Rustic bar stools have found homes in arts and crafts style kitchens, cottage style residences, and wood outdoor bars. Modern rustic bar stools typically display features that soften and beautify the traditional rustic look. Chenille or leather seats make rustic bar stools suitable for the most elegant home bar without compromising the integrity of the style. Curved legs and opulently styled backs transform rustic bar stools from functional items to decorative furnishings.

Wood choice and finish remain important elements of a rustic bar stool's appeal. Oak and pine are the woods traditionally associated with rustic outdoor furniture, and they are equally popular as rustic barstool woods.

Cherry continues to make inroads as a furnishing wood. Cherry rustic bar stools convey a warmth and sophistication more often associated with traditional or transitional furniture styles.

Rustic has also begun borrowing lines and forms from across the Atlantic. European-style rustic counter stools are an intriguing choice for kitchen and dining areas or home bars.

Keep in mind that rustic bar stools offer a distinctive look, and are best suited to home decor that feature earthy colors and natural textures and materials. If that sounds like your lifestyle, you'll enjoy kicking back on one of our contemporary rustic barstools.