Personally, I don’t go very formal in my decorating scheme at home, especially in my game room/home bar area. But I have wild kids and the crew is always coming and going so casual is what suits me. However, I have friends who do like the fancier, more sophisticated look and they have pulled it off smartly in their rec room. One thing to keep in mind if the more formal style is for you is that a bar stool doesn’t have to be a boring piece of functional basic seating. I’ve found a lot of neat, French bar stools that look like stylish carved wood chairs and these will look great in even the most elegant of homes.
For the most part, I define French bar stools as being the wooden bar stools that are based on the type of seating you would see in French bistros. Unlike the more straightforward design of American or English bar stools, these are more like elegantly-carved wooden chairs. One cool thing is that French bistro bar stools will actually fit perfectly into modern and traditionally-styled decor schemes and you get to move beyond just having functional or utilitarian seating; you will almost be putting a little piece of France right into your room.
French Bistro Bar Stools
Initially, one problem that I ran into was that I found that French bar stools can be a little hard to find in the United States. Unlike traditional American bar stools which are fairly common, this type of stool isn’t as well known, and I had a bit of a time finding decent choices at the large big box stores and discounters.
On the other hand, I did have success sourcing some French-type stools online, and the best pricing and selection was actually at Amazon where I found a bunch of high quality, authentic-looking reproductions of the hand-crafted seating found in the country bistros of France.
These bar stools will make perfect seating at a more-formal home bar area and will fit right in with classic cabinetry in rich, wood tones. These seating options will look just as good in your fancy American game room as they do in a French club bar. Or instead of putting them in front of a bar, add a matching table to create a cozy and elegant seating nook that evokes a traditional French bistro. Sip coffee and eat croissants, or uncork some wine and put out a board of bread and brie! No lack character or charm here, these French Bistro bar stools epitomize character and charm and they even kind of evoke more of a feeling of cherished antiques rather than something from the corner bar.
UPDATE: Amazon has the best choices and prices I’ve found, even when comparing to some manufacturers websites. Below is a selection that I feel very comfortable recommending, so have a look and see what you think!
 The most notable feature is the rattan insert set in the elegant stool back. A unique combination of rattan and hardwood finished in a country casual antique buttermilk finish, these stools are a simple and charming fit into any decor.
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 This bar stool reflects the enchanting richness of Mediterranean French Country living. It’s a great complement to any pub table. |
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