Wishbone Bar Stools
Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.
A bar stool with a back is just a nice thing to offer when someone sidles up to your home bar. But if you have a rustic motif, or a penchant for cowboy themes, then the right bar stool for your home bar is a wishbone bar stool, aptly named by the backing built into it. They are simple, classic, and clever, not to mention very well designed for bar use.
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Mid century wishbone bar stool
This classic wishbone stool is finely crafted from solid beechwood. Standing at the height of just 37 inches, it has a petite frame. The half-moon armrest and cutaway back offer solid support, while the seat is made from paper rope and anti-static twine.
Designer Advice:
Available in a calming grey hue, this beautiful wishbone bar stool has elements of mid-century modern design, while the woven detail gives it a transitional style. It’s a very versatile look that could go coastal or European, depending on how you want to style your kitchen. It would look great in a space with organic colors and textures such as wood, stone tile, rattan, and seagrass, to name but a few.
Birchwood wishbone counter stool
Bring the outdoors in with this elegantly crafted wishbone counter stool. It comes complete with a solid birchwood frame, a handwoven soft paper-rope seat, and graceful curves as befits a classic wishbone chair.
Set of 2 wishbone counter stools
Spruce up your home with these wishbone bar stools made with a solid wood frame and a natural woven seat from a combination of wicker and rattan. These wishbone stools stand on sturdy legs with a low back for reliable support.
Solid wood wishbone counter stool
Here we have a contemporary wishbone counter stool that boasts a solid elm wood frame with a stylish gloss finish. The laid-back seat is made of handwoven rattan, and you’ve got a convenient wraparound footrest for comfort and convenience.
Designer Advice:
This chair has a natural color that gives it a timeless, minimalist feel, while the woven detail adds interest and texture to the kitchen counter. It comes in two finishes: natural wood grain and classic black. Both are perfect for a desert-themed kitchen or a modern kitchen counter or bar with tall ceilings, wooden floors, and natural finishes. The seat is incredibly deep and wide, making it a comfortable addition to your home.
Elmwood wishbone bar stool
This mid-century modern bar stool features a solid elmwood frame with a half-moon armrest and laddered support bars. The square-shaped woven seat combines materials like paper rope, wicker, and rattan with a low wishbone back for optimal support.
Two tone beechwood bar stool
This bar stool is solidly crafted from a beechwood frame with plastic glides beneath the legs for floor protection. With a low back and a woven seat made from wicker rattan, it even features a bottom rung that’s higher than other stools for added comfort.
Designer Advice:
The kitchen often consists mainly of smooth flat surfaces, so bringing a pop of texture to the island or the peninsula with these counter stools is a real game changer. The contrast of the woven material and the black glossy finish is great for creating interest, and it’s also available in finishes such as golden ash and natural with a white frame.
