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Types of chairs

First, let's look at the existing types of these products. This is the first thing you need to decide. There are a lot of types, and in order not to get confused in the choice, it is better to divide all the models according to certain criteria. This division will help to systematically approach the problem of choice. You can come up with your own criteria or use the ones offered. We provide a list of criteria and types of chairs.

First, let's look at the existing types of these products.

On a note! It is better to draw up a list of criteria on paper or in an electronic notebook, and note by which criteria the choice has already been made.

Selection criteria.

Height: low, medium, bar. If you order individually made chairs, the height can vary within any limits.
Upholstery: soft, hard. The upholstery can also be combined: soft seat, hard back.
Back: stool (without back), low back, medium, high.
Armrests: decide on their presence and upholstery. Often, comfortable kitchen chairs do not require armrests.
Number of legs: one stand, three legs, four. You can also choose or come up with an unusual arrangement and number of legs.
Color and design: Be guided by the basic color scheme of the kitchen and its design.
Functionality: stool, transformable chair for the kitchen, swivel models. The latter is worth choosing if you are buying bar stools; a transformer is well suited if there is a child in the family.
Material of manufacture: one of the important criteria that deserves separate consideration.

After you have sketched out a list of criteria by which you will select the product, proceed to a detailed consideration of the important aspects. If the presence of armrests and the height of the backrest is a minor issue, then more attention should be paid to the material and design.

After you have sketched out a list of criteria by which you will select the product, proceed to a detailed consideration of the important aspects.

How to cover a chair with dermantine

It is often necessary to change the upholstery on chairs. To do this, you must first disassemble the chair. Clean parts from old upholstery. If necessary, replace the soft filling. Next is how to cover a chair with dermantine:

Attach the seat to the dermantine piece. Trace the shape with room for folding.
Cut out the part. Pin the pattern to the bottom of the piece using a construction stapler.
Repeat with the back too.

Upholstering the chair seat with dermantine
You can also restore the stool.

Over time, the appearance of upholstered furniture, in particular chairs, becomes unattractive. Often the problem concerns damage to the upholstery. You can replace the old coating without any problems and with special equipment. It is important to choose the right fabric for this. Protective covers can be created from this material by sewing.

Materials from which the chairs are made

The choice of material depends on the available budget, your own preferences, and environmental considerations. Let's consider the most popular manufacturing materials, their pros and cons. And you can make sure which option is right for you.

The choice of material depends on the available budget, your own preferences, and environmental considerations.

Wooden

This is the most used material. The tree was used to build lavas, when chairs were unheard of. Now this material is suitable for creating a frame or a full-fledged product. Keeping your budget in mind, keep in mind that these products are made from solid wood or wood-based materials. The latter, of course, will be cheaper.

Wood has many advantages:

environmental friendliness;
cheapness;
big choice;
durability.

Only the last point can be a disadvantage, since if chosen or cared for incorrectly, wooden chairs will not last for a long time. Also, rotating models are not made from this material.

Also, rotating models are not made from this material.

Leather

High-back leather chairs for the kitchen can be considered true luxury. Especially if the upholstery is made of genuine leather. Typically, in such models, the frame is made of metal, and the upholstery is made of leather or leatherette.

High-back leather chairs for the kitchen can be considered true luxury.

Advice! For the kitchen, leatherette upholstery is better suited, since the conditions in this room are unsuitable for natural leather.

A high-quality substitute can also last a long time. It will cost much less and will last longer under these conditions. The big advantage of leather chairs is that you can change the upholstery while leaving a durable frame.

The big advantage of leather chairs is that you can change the upholstery while leaving a durable frame.

Metal

Metal is mainly used to make swivel chairs for the kitchen, bar models and frames for upholstery.

Pros of metal chairs:

strength;
durability;
ease of care;
there is the possibility of manufacturing rotating models and transformers;
cheapness.

Soft chairs for the kitchen

Soft models are also common options; they are comfortable, beautiful, and manufacturers offer a huge selection of models.

Advice! If there is a cat in the house, it is better to refuse soft chairs.

The following is used as upholstery for such models:

flock;
jacquard;
leatherette;
suede leather;
velours;
mat;
microfiber;
chenille;
tapestry.

A cheap option would be matting and leatherette. Flock, suede and velor are often used. They suit many modern styles as well as antique ones. Jacquard is a very beautiful fabric, however, it is expensive and is only suitable for classics.

Flock, suede and velor are often used. They suit many modern styles as well as antique ones.

Plastic and transparent

Plastic is the scourge of modern society. He surrounds us everywhere. If the environmental side of the issue is important to you, you should not buy plastic chairs. If this issue is not urgent, then consider interesting options.

If the environmental side of the issue is important to you, you should not buy plastic chairs.

Plastic somewhat reduces the cost of the appearance of the kitchen. But this effect can be removed by choosing carefully. By purchasing high bar stools made of plastic, you do not risk making the decor look cheap. When choosing, give preference to white. A transparent chair would also be an interesting solution. In addition to plastic, it can be made of plexiglass, but in this case, it will be much heavier.

Plastic somewhat reduces the cost of the appearance of the kitchen. But this effect can be removed by carefully choosing

Tips for choosing a quality chair

It is very difficult to choose among all the variety of wooden furniture on the market. Every buyer wants to purchase a durable and beautiful product at an affordable price. To select wooden chairs wisely, you must use common sense and the following recommendations:

good-quality wooden chairs for the kitchen should be made of solid wood; products made from wood chip substitutes or plywood do not have the necessary strength and durability;
The thinner the frame, the less reliable the chair. The optimal thickness of the legs is considered to be 25 x 25 mm;
a well-known manufacturer always coats its products with varnish;
frame elements must have strong fastenings, ideally these are bolts;
It is necessary to select a design to suit the style of a specific kitchen; you should not trust the advice of strangers;
The most reliable wooden chairs are those produced in Europe and Russia. In recent years, the domestic furniture industry has been developing rapidly, and the price range of finished products compares favorably with imported items.

Having understood the basic criteria for the right choice, you can consider each item in more detail.

High-quality chairs are made only from wood

A high-quality wooden chair for the kitchen cannot be made from chipboard. It can only be an array of the following types of wood: oak, beech, pine or birch. Conifers are considered the most common materials for kitchen furniture. Pine is unpretentious, can be easily processed and lasts for many years.

Important: when choosing a pine chair, you need to check the absence of resin on the surface; poorly dried raw materials cannot ensure long-term use.

The most durable kitchen chairs are made from beech and oak; birch is inferior in strength to all of the above materials. Oak furniture is the most elite and of very high quality, but it also costs more than other options.

Carved chairs will suit a classic style kitchen

There are also high requirements for upholstery and filling, due to the specifics of the kitchen microclimate (humidity, temperature changes, etc.). Modern furniture factories use the following materials for upholstering wooden chairs:

eco-leather;
fabric (velor, velvet, etc.);
natural or artificial leather.

The most refined and expensive upholstery material is genuine leather, which lasts a long time and is highly wear-resistant. Fabric upholstery quickly gets dirty when used in the kitchen, so such products are purchased only for spacious dining rooms (when the table is located at a considerable distance from the work surfaces: sink, gas, hob, countertop).

There are also certain quality requirements for chair upholstery.

You should choose non-hygroscopic filling for wooden chairs for the kitchen, otherwise it will quickly become crumpled and lose its function - to make the furniture comfortable. Options for various fillers for seat upholstery:

foam;
calendered felt;
asselex;
Periotec;
spunbond;
padding polyester;
polyurethane foam.

The most elastic is assex, the most environmentally friendly is spunbond. The use of calendered felt for kitchen furniture is not common, as is Periotheca, an artificial wool substitute for foam rubber.

Stylish furniture is very aesthetically pleasing, durable and attractive.

Stylish furniture is very aesthetically pleasing, durable and attractive. Wooden white chairs for the kitchen fit perfectly into the interior of any style: classic, Provence, marine style, country, eco-styles (Japanese, Chinese), English, etc.

The kitchen, furnished with wooden furniture, is close in style to ethnic themes. You can style the interior to match anything:

Russian village hut;
ranch in an American state;
house in an alpine valley;
bungalow in Africa.

The nautical style is characterized by compactness and functionality, because there is not much space in a ship's cockpit. Ergonomic style requires a very reasonable use of square meters, so wooden folding chairs for the kitchen with a soft seat look best in such a room.

British interior is based on the majesty of all furniture; solid oak products are ideal here. The upholstery must be leather, and the motives of the rest of the design should be directed in the Viennese direction.

An oriental-style interior is characterized by minimalism in everything, and chairs here are subject to similar requirements: environmental friendliness, compactness, functionality. Low seats are never upholstered; the backrest also remains hard.

How to choose the right quality chairs?

If you decide to buy chairs in a store rather than have them made to order, remember a few rules that will help you make a good choice.

1. Quality is usually expensive. This truth is not always true, however, when it comes to furniture, it works unconditionally. Even the chief designer of the famous brand Ikea says that do not expect high-quality furniture for a low price. 2. Manufacturer. Study the reputation of manufacturing companies and customer reviews. Choose trusted sources. The best furniture is made in Italy, Germany, Canada, Sweden. However, among Russian and Chinese brands you can also find decent options. 3. Maintain quality. Do not hesitate to carefully examine the product before purchasing for any defects. Also ask the seller for a quality certificate.

These three simple rules will help you choose the right quality product.

Varieties, design and color

Children's chairs can be divided into three main types:

High chairs.
Transformable chair.
Regular highchair.

The color and design of a children's chair can be varied. It all depends on your imagination and taste. The only thing to consider is that the chair should be as comfortable and reliable as possible. It is better to opt for a simple model than to create an original, but unstable structure.

As for the decor, it should be bright. Remember that you are creating children's furniture, and it should be interesting to the child. If the back and seat of the chair are covered with bright fabric, then it will be much more interesting for the baby to use it.

Pay special attention to the choice of material from which the chair will be made. Plywood or chipboard are not very durable. When it comes to children's furniture, it is better to give preference to hard wood, such as pine.

Style solutions

Designers are trying to keep up with rapidly developing interior innovations, offering new ideas. It will not be possible to find a chair specifically in any style, since such a division does not exist. However, you can choose the desired design of chairs, knowing the features of a certain style.

Designers are trying to keep up with rapidly developing interior innovations, offering new ideas.

For example:

for minimalism, plain plastic or glass chairs with a laconic design are suitable;
for classics - soft, with leather or textile upholstery;
for loft - metal or wooden, somewhat roughly shaped and processed.

Study what materials and shapes can be used, what colors and decor are preferable, then you will not be mistaken in choosing the style direction of the chairs.

Kitchen chairs – fashionable variety

When choosing chairs for the kitchen, you don’t need to stick to just one model. Some even value variety and decide to make each chair different. The technique works great especially in retro or rustic interiors. In a modern kitchen, it is preferable to use one model, but in their case, variety can appear in colors; you can buy each chair in a different color. The less daring can use chairs in pairs - two in the same color. Thanks to this, the interior will be intriguing, but not crazy, as is the case when each chair is different.

Popular chair brands

ACQUACOTTA, ALTA CORTE, COLOMBOSTILE are common among expensive Italian brands.

Polish brands are represented by Libro, Bydgoskie Meble, Gala Collezione.

Among Chinese manufacturers, the largest companies are KINWAI, QM, FOUR SEASONS FURNITURE.

Among the Russian ones, it is worth paying attention to Shatura-furniture, Triya, Soyuz-mebel.

Of course, do not forget about the Swedish IKEA, however, they present mostly budget chairs that will not last for a long time.

What is better for the kitchen: a stool or a chair with a back?

The answer to this question again lies in your personal preferences. And besides this - in the features of the room and its size.

The stool takes up little space, and if necessary, it can easily be hidden under the table. But such furniture is not conducive to long “get-togethers” - after a while you can feel tired in your back. Therefore, stools are considered an ideal addition to a small kitchen, where in general the owners do not spend much time.

Chairs with a back are suitable for rooms where the issue of free space is not as important as comfort. The most comfortable kitchen chairs can not only have back support, but also have the correct anatomical shape, as well as armrests.

If there is not much free space in the kitchen, but at least sometimes you still want to sit here in comfort, then buying folding chairs may be a good solution. One of the common designs is the “Roman”, when the chair has a scissor-like mechanism that, if necessary, turns into a flat panel.