Simple lines, innovative materials and industrial elements are hallmarks of today’s modern furniture. From bar stools and Dining Sets to headboards, even kids’ furniture, this trend is becoming more and more prevalent. A flash of gleaming metal or a straight black leg is enough to denote a piece of furniture as a modern piece. This contemporary style is a minimalistic look that has stood the test of time. What we consider “modern” actually has its roots in the post-War boom. Innovators like Eames and Bertoia in the fifties were experimenting with new materials and designs to fill the needs of returning soldiers and their families in an economical and fashionable way.

Modern bar stools are still fashionable today as evidenced by the Bennett Swivel Bar Stool. Square, flared legs slant up to an upholstered seat that does not sacrifice comfort to design. The thick, square cushion reinforces the angular lines of the stool. The seat back is perhaps the most telling detail of this modern industrial piece of furniture. It has a sheer metallic panel that gleams in the sharp, black frame of the back rest. It is truly an eye-catching piece.

This interesting stool is part of a large collection of wood and metal bar stools by the manufacturer Amisco. Varying from the traditional to the industrial, this company covers all the bases. You’re bound to find the just right piece to complement your design scheme within this quality brand, whether you are a fan of modern design or not.

When your children are little, it’s easy to have a sit-down dinner with them around the dining room table. It’s a simple matter to create a delicious meal, maybe together with your children, and to appoint a specific time for dinner time. At this time everyone knows to gather around the table and to enjoy dinner. As children get older, however, it’s much harder to get them to sit down for a dinner, especially if you’re not interested in using restraints to keep them there and away from their cell phones! Getting them to sit down on a Bar Stool, however, is often a bit easier.

Bar stools give them the illusion that they’re not really sitting down and stopping to chat with their parents, but that they’re simply making a pit-stop on their way to maturity. And when it comes to bar stools, the cooler, the better. The Holly Swivel Bar Stool is an extremely stylish and modern bar stool that comes with a variety of different fabric covers and colors that you can select from to make the stool match your kitchen décor perfectly.

Created by Amisco Furniture, the Holly Swivel Bar Stool is a comfortable place for a teen, or an adult, to sit down during the day to snag a meal. And, if you happen to sit next to them, or to stand on the other side of the bar while they’re eating to grill them about their day, all the better for you!

The classic farmhouse look is so homey and inviting. In the high-tech world we occupy, it’s comforting to come home to furnishings that hearken back to a simpler time. Big rustic tables with plenty of room for the whole family, cozy sofas in classic prints, even heavy Wooden Bar Stools: all evoke that feeling of safety and wholesome living that is so appealing after a hectic day of faxes, e-mail and text messages. Creating that snug and pleasant atmosphere in your own home isn’t so hard. The trick is to find a few, carefully chosen pieces that can carry the theme and use restraint to keep the theme from becoming overwhelming. A good place to begin creating this look is in the kitchen, the heart of the home. A little touch, like your choice of bar stools, can go a long way towards establishing that county style.

Chairs and counter stools with thickly slatted backs and comfortable seats are one example of how to accomplish a farmhouse look. The Hemstead Swivel Bar Stool is a great choice to set this tone. It’s a heavy wooden stool with a round, padded swivel seat and slightly curved legs in a rustic dark oak finish. This county charmer from Hillsdale Furniture might not ever be called modern, but you can certainly call it beautiful.

Once you’ve established the look you want in the kitchen, move on to your bedroom furniture as well. Hillsdale Furniture makes a full line of furniture for the bedroom, dining room, kitchen and even the kid’s rooms. Soon, you’ll be coming home to that relaxing farmhouse feeling in every room, every day.

Barstools are no longer the wobbly, uncomfortable perches that once circled countertops and basement bars. They have become beautiful and sturdy seating, adding elegance and beauty to today’s kitchens and family rooms. Modern Bar Stools have come a long way from their unsteady roots, evolving into beautiful pieces of furniture. There is an abundance of choices in both style and material, like metal or wood bar stools, to grace any home’s décor. They make a fun addition to a family room or rec room when paired with a bar-height table, encouraging family and guests to hang around and chat. They are an invaluable help in the kitchen, providing a place to sit and chat with the cook or a comfortable seat at the breakfast bar for a morning coffee.

The Benson Bar Stool is a lovely example of how contemporary bar stools should look and function in today’s home. Its sleek matte nickel frame and black leather seat and back accents make it a natural choice for enthusiasts of modern design. It is also lightweight and durable, making it a good choice for families as well. Comfort is always a major consideration for any piece of furniture and this bar stool delivers with a padded seat and full height back rest.

The Benson Bar Stool is made by Hillsdale Furniture, so you know it’s made to last. Hillsdale has been taking inspiration from history of furniture design and pairing it with the future of manufacturing to create beautiful pieces that last the test of time. Their counter and pub stools are just a few examples of the beautiful furniture this company creates.

Do you know someone who is looking to decorate their bar or casual dining area? Most likely they want to find some nice swivel bar stools, but given all the choices out there, the selection process is not always easy. You have to take into consideration if you want a casual look or a more formal one and also decide what types of materials work best for your home. It is great if couples share the same style, however, what do you do if one person likes Metal Bar Stools, but their partner prefers wood?

One great compromise in that area is the Monterey Swivel Bar Stool from Pastel Furniture. It is a great looking contemporary bar stool that, while it is primarily metal, has a wood accent that really make for an interesting look. Specifically, while the legs and most of the backrest, which features straight rails, are made from metal in an autumn rust finish, the top portion of the backrest is wood with a beautiful buckskin finish. Additionally, it has a very nicely cushioned seat upholstered in moccasin suede for added comfort.

Pastel Furniture is a leader in the world of metal and wood bar stools and they pay great attention to detail when crafting their pieces. By shopping with them, you know that you will be purchasing products that are as durable as they are attractive. They can help you make the tough decision of just exactly what stools are right for you and your home.

In the midst of Georgia’s most elegant, refined city, you can get a perfect gin martini. Crisp, cool – and served in a plastic cup. At a bar that you probably want to be careful about putting your elbows on if you have a nice shirt. Savannah’s own Pinky Masters is one of those dives that trendy bars try to imitate but can’t without looking absurdly affected. Sip your martini on old Bar Stools with old Pinky Masters himself looking down on you with his sly grin. As one of Esquire’s top ten bars to get a martini, it is guaranteed to be the absolute best $3.50 you ever spend.

Pinky’s can kindly be called “eclectic.” From the bronze marker that commemorates the spot where Jimmy Carter supposedly stood on the bar and announced his intention to run for President to the old Confederate flag that reminds everyone that politics has a long, hard history in Savannah, you will find an unintentional and perfectly appointed décor, complete with the best juke box around. Visitors to the city are amazed that you can choose one of the Metal Counter Stools, which have gone in and out of style several times over, hear a few cheap-beer-laden bar stories, and leave feeling like you’ve made friends.

Pinky Masters is like the old, slightly drunken uncle who gives you sips from his can of beer when you’re young. On any given night, you’re likely to run into executives, bikers, students, rednecks, and the lucky few tourists who have managed to find this hidden treasure. With absolutely no intention of being cool or aspirations of being trendy, Pinky’s is the place to go when you just want to sit on plain, old Classic Bar Stools, have a drink, and be yourself.