It would seem that you can learn interesting and new things about such a simple household item as an ordinary chair. In our time of creative discoveries, a huge variety of styles and design trends, a creative approach to decorating your home, a chair not only performs a practical “usefulness” function, but also becomes a stylish interior detail.
Talented designers are able to use this item to complement the style of the room, revive and change the interior.
A huge range of furniture made from various materials is available to the buyer today. But when choosing a thing based on a visual sensation, you risk purchasing a product that is not entirely of high quality.
Therefore, it will be useful to have some idea, at least superficially, about the advantages and disadvantages of certain materials from which furniture is made, namely chairs.
Advantages of chairs
Traditionally, kitchen chairs are placed at the table. But besides them, stools that take up little space or benches that line the walls can be used as seats. However, the choice of chairs also gives kitchen users certain positive features:
- Firstly, the chairs have a back on which you can lean your elbows;
- Secondly, despite the backrest, thematic seats fit perfectly onto the table, going under the edge of the tabletop;
- Thirdly, different specimens have a certain design and composition, which with a high degree of probability allows you to harmoniously arrange the kitchen space and comfortably spend your time inside it.
Chairs are not as compact as stools, but they are still portable. And compared to bulky shops, themed products are even a gift. Moreover, no one forbids combining dining chairs for the kitchen with a corner bench or sofa.
How to create an ideal?
Unusual chairs are most often made from ordinary raw materials:
- Plywood.
- Plastic.
- Natural wood.
- Metal.
Much less often, chairs are woven from wicker, rattan, reed and bamboo.
a chair with a back in the shape of a coffee cup will decorate the kitchen
Chairs are also divided according to the production method. So, wooden chairs are distinguished:
- Carpentry.
- Bent.
- Chiseled.
Unusual models of wicker chairs are produced using the weaving method, while metal and plastic types are produced cast and stamped. A separate line highlights combined models, the creation of which uses several different textured materials and forged chairs.
unusual chairs can be made exclusively from natural materials
Wooden types of chairs
Wood is a unique material for creating chairs. It is enough to choose the right variety and any design idea will be translated into reality. The tree is by no means monochrome, as some people think. The woody spectrum opens with dark brown tones and ends with bright red. That is why choosing wooden chairs for your decor is not difficult. It is also important that wooden furniture is practical and comfortable. It is so versatile that it allows you to create in your presence both decors in warm colors and cold interiors.
This unusual chair is suitable for lovers of ambience
Alternative chairs
Today, plastic is an integral and familiar part of our everyday life. Unusual chairs made of this material are gradually replacing wooden structures from everyday life. Lovers of the new and shocking, conservationists and simply experimenters are happy to introduce them into everyday life. Plastic models are distinguished by original shapes, lightness and unusual additional functionality.
Combined chairs
Combined types of chairs are the most impressive, especially if they are made in a modern interpretation. The combination of metal and wood, plastic and metal allows you to make chairs from an unusual avant-garde perspective. With such furniture it is easy to create ultra-modern interiors.
chair made of small metal springs
Conclusion
Unusual chairs are always the highlight of the interior. They cannot help but become accents in a design project. All you have to do is choose the types of chairs that will satisfy your ambitions!
Chair design
In appearance, the chair is a seat with a backrest on four legs. But a design that is simple at first glance can please you with a host of other useful elements:
- Soft upholstery;
- Tsargi;
- Back bar;
- Inserts;
- Pneumatic mechanism.
The latter is demonstrated by bar stools for the kitchen, the height of which must be adjusted depending on the height of the user and the height of the tabletop. Soft upholstery softens operation.
The drawers are designed to fix the legs, while the crossbar serves as additional support for the upholstery and the user, respectively. Inserts are rubber or plastic elements that are placed on the ends of the legs so that the latter do not leave dents on the flooring.
Garden seats
For outdoor dining, garden furniture comes in a variety of shapes. A prerequisite for long-term operation of such items is high-quality protective treatment of materials against moisture penetration and parasite infestation.
In this type of furniture, any manifestation of design fantasies is possible. Part of a wooden chair for a country house can be a stump or a branch of an original shape, also carefully treated with protective compounds.
Chair upholstery and stuffing
The finished chair can always be supplemented with a soft seat and back. Moreover, both elements are made by upholstering the finished filler, i.e. paddings. The latter are used:
- Polyurethane foam;
- Polystyrene;
- Foam rubber;
- Sintepon;
- Comfortel;
- Durafil.
But for the upholstery, synthetic fabric is used, which does not wear out from the humid and hot microclimate. These types of textiles include:
- Lavsan;
- Spandex;
- Vistra;
- Fleece;
- Softshell.
There are also universal combined fabrics that make kitchen chairs with soft seats not too expensive and capricious to the microclimate of the thematic space.
In addition to fabric, you can use leather or leatherette. But the corresponding material is more suitable for chairs for a study or office. After all, the skin itself is solid and capricious. Therefore, even a special cover will not save it inside the kitchen.
Metal-plastic chairs
If the target audience requires strength and reliability, then you should rely on metal chairs for the kitchen. It is clear that the rigid material is only on the supporting frame. This metal is mainly steel, which can be:
- Solid or hollow (pipe);
- Straight-line (profile) or rounded - if the supporting frame is made of pipes;
- Thin- or thick-walled;
- Galvanized, alloyed, standard;
- Matte, silver, patina.
Therefore, even metal chairs can bend and break, although the risk of corresponding damage is not as great as in the case of wooden counterparts. Another thing is corrosion. If the steel is not galvanized, then rust on its surface will make itself felt already in the first years of operation.
To avoid this, the theme material must be treated or replaced with other more corrosion-resistant metals such as bronze. But this replacement is more relevant for stylish chairs that are used inside luxury dining rooms.
What are they like?
There are several models:
- Soft. This type of furniture paraphernalia is most often chosen for classic and modern styles. Soft chairs for the kitchen have a comfortable fit. To decorate them, dense types of fabric are used, the surface of which can be decorated with various decorations in the form of flowers and stripes. Such models are suitable for creating a vintage, Provence or country interior;
- Wood products. When choosing wooden chairs for the kitchen, you need to consider the material from which they are made. For example, natural solid wood gives strength and durability in daily use. Models made from chipboard, MDF and fiberboard panels are light in weight and distinguished by their fragility. The surface of such products is covered with veneer, which allows them to imitate expensive wood. Models without padding can be used in a modern design direction;
- Plastic options with glass imitation. Such models are offered for minimalism, modern or hi-tech styles. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the catalog of kitchen chairs at IKEA. The Swiss company has developed more than a hundred models, the design of which fits perfectly into modern stylistic trends.
Combined chairs
So that the target audience could buy chairs for the kitchen while spending as little money as possible, furniture makers began to combine several materials in one product. In the design of chairs you can comply with:
- Wood and chipboard;
- Wicker and wood;
- Metal and plastic;
- Metal and fiberglass.
Do not confuse fiberglass with traditional glass. The latter does not withstand greater loads compared to the former. By the way, fiberglass is often used in greenhouses, gazebos and pavilions. In particular, we are talking about monolithic and cellular polycarbonate.
Bar chairs
Studio apartments are no longer a rarity. They come with open kitchen and living areas. Sometimes only furniture serves as a limiter indicating the purpose of a particular space. And if the bar counter serves as this limiter, then it must certainly be supplemented with bar stools, which are characterized by:
- Round seat (not found in all models);
- Low back or no back;
- High legs so that the user can freely lean on the tabletop;
- Pneumatic mechanism for raising and lowering the seat;
- Limited number of legs - one to three units.
Today, the kitchen chair store offers any bar seat configuration. Therefore, the thematic choice can be difficult only due to the large assortment.
Transformable chairs
A cramped kitchen is a common phenomenon in domestic apartments. Although chairs can be placed against a table, their backs definitely interfere with movement within the problem space. In order not to cling to themed products when moving, it is better to abandon them altogether in favor of transformable chairs. These models:
- They are folded like a book (two planes of the structure are combined into one);
- When folded, it is very easy to carry and store;
- Have little weight;
- They consist mainly of artificial materials - metal, plastic, particle board.
Moreover, there are matching chairs with backrests for the kitchen. True, there is no upholstery. But is it worth paying attention to this if saving space is at stake? In addition, the seat can be softened with a pillow or fabric.
The right choice: evaluation criteria
In order not to get lost in the limitless space of options for wooden chair models, you need to consider some important points:
The highest quality and most durable, so to speak, elite chair is considered to be one made from solid wood from trees such as beech, birch, oak or pine, impregnated with special moisture-resistant varnishes and a protective composition.
Coniferous woods, such as durable and easy-to-work pine, are ideal for kitchen furniture.
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The frame of the chair should not be too thin and strong, bolted together, and the appropriate thickness of the legs is 25 mm by 25 mm.
An important selection criterion is the choice of manufacturer. Domestic companies nowadays make very high-quality wooden furniture, with good technical characteristics and quite varied design solutions. Furniture factories in Europe, and especially Italy, have also proven themselves well in the world market.
Matching the design of the chairs to the interior
Of course, kitchen chairs should be chosen based on their surroundings. It’s even better if the chairs come with a table. Then the task of equipping the kitchen properly becomes easier. True, the target audience will have to be guided by:
- Space - the smaller the kitchen area, the more functional or compact the seats should be (in particular, we are talking about folding or small models);
- A furniture set (if the chairs and table are made of the same material as the kitchen set, then the design of the finished kitchen looks very advantageous);
- Tabletop and window sills (this point applies more to the table, the tabletop of which should be similar to the tabletop of the set and the window sill);
- Textiles (the upholstery must match the curtains and tablecloths).
If you want to buy chairs for the kitchen inexpensively, you can abandon the natural composition and upholstery. But this is unlikely to have a positive effect on the visual perception and operation of the dining set.
The main advantages of furniture made of wood
Products made from natural materials are very beautiful and are suitable for any interior style in rooms for a wide variety of purposes. There are several features that speak in favor of choosing just such furniture.
The availability and traditional skills of making wooden chairs allow us to create a variety of design solutions that suit the most demanding requirements of customers. They can look very original and attractive, even with minimal finishing and wood processing.
The solid wood used to make these pieces of furniture is highly durable. Such products can be difficult to break. Sometimes they last a hundred years or more, especially when they are chairs with a wooden seat, which can remain unchanged for a long time.Natural material of plant origin is absolutely environmentally safe, which is especially important for children's rooms and for people prone to allergic reactions.
Unlike other materials, wood can be easily repaired, restored and painted.
Optimal number of chairs
Another important question is how many chairs should I buy along with the kitchen table? To answer this, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Number of family members;
- The age of each family member;
- Kitchen area;
- Kitchen table dimensions.
For a small family, three chairs will be enough. But even if the number of family members is five to nine people, this is not a reason to buy a chair for everyone. After all, small children sit better on their parents’ laps and on comfortable chairs with steps.
In addition, dining inside the kitchen usually attracts a limited number of people. And if the kitchen is small, then instead of two or three chairs it is more profitable to install a corner sofa or bench. Moreover, this approach is relevant provided that the kitchen table itself is large.
And since this is rare, chairs for a small kitchen usually have to be purchased for the table separately or together with the table, if their number is no more than three units.
Weighty furniture
The Viennese method for making chairs is particularly beautiful, durable and of high quality.
For bent parts, special wood species are selected, the quality of which only improves after undergoing procedures for bending parts using special technologies. We recommend reading:
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The curved wooden backs and legs of such chairs favorably decorate the straight lines of the rest of the furniture.
When purchasing Viennese chairs or semi-chairs, you should pay attention to the fastening parts of the products. A bent tree that does not break during bending procedures, in itself, becomes a guarantee of the quality of the product.
Original kitchen chairs
There is an opinion that the kitchen is designed for convenient cooking, but not for comfortable relaxation. However, bar and folding chairs, combining original design and different functions, indicate the opposite. Although besides them there are other universal models:
- Folding chairs with steps;
- Products with shelves instead of drawers;
- Folding chairs with telescopic legs;
- Forged analogues with armrests.
Not all of the listed models are as comfortable as soft chairs for the kitchen, but they can give a head start when carrying and storing various things. And inside the kitchen, these features are not superfluous, because thematic space is often cramped and cluttered with supplies.
And if products that have an open or closed shelf instead of drawers do a good job of storing cans, then a folding chair with steps allows the child to climb up to sit. Although this model also turns out to be useful for storing various cans and more.
