Brass Bar Stools

Brass has a lot of connotations, so some pretty amazing things run through your head when you hear something like brass barstools described. No doubt you are familiar with expressions like, “Well, she was just bold as brass!” or “He has a lot of brass to think he can pull that off!” But brass has another side to it. It is a durable alloy that can take a polish, doesn’t tarnish like copper or silver, doesn’t rust like iron, and isn’t as expensive as silver or gold. When it comes to decorative touches like doorknobs or drawer pulls, it is hard to beat brass. When you look at it like that, brass barstools might be a good thing.

What are the benefits of all metal barstools?

Attractive bucket backed stools are an easy clean solution to high traffic areas. The finish is an antiqued, burnished gold brass. The beautiful color and the comfortable design make these a surefire winner for an area where upholstered seats might not last very long. They also resist water damage, so a sudden shower over an outdoor dining area won’t destroy the finish or the barstool.

What's the best upholstery for brass barstools?

Brass barstools can come with upholstered seats. Leather is a nice touch for a brass barstool, bringing out that masculine pool table, pinball environment kind of feel. But fabric upholstery can also be used – plaids, favorite sport team logos, or even advertising slogans for farm machinery or big trucks. Having something that can be wiped down, however, is a good touch so some Scotchgard is a good plan for longevity.

What exactly are brass tacks?

Here is another expression for you, “Let’s get down to brass tacks” meaning to understand the basics of a situation. No one seems to know exactly where the expression came from, but one thing is for sure: ornamental brass tacks do a nice job of holding the edge of upholstery. They won’t work very well with a metal bar stools, but do a great job of holding and decorating the edge up upholstery on barstools, wing back chairs and more. They look super with leather and go tolerably well with bold upholstery colors.

What is Brass, Really?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, usually yellow in color. The color can vary according to the proportions of copper and zinc used to make the alloy. Zinc is a dull silver colored metal that is less expensive than copper and far less expensive than silver. It is often used in alloys with other metals, particularly with copper to make brass and with silver to create pewter. Zinc itself is an essential mineral in the human body, but excessive amounts of it can cause zinc poisoning so caution should be used in welding or cutting materials containing zinc.

Brass is a useful alloy that can be used to make barstools, lighting fixtures, and many other things. Brass barstools are durable and attractive, can be without upholstery or upholstered. Brass tacks can be used to decorate barstools and other furnishings.