The older craftsmen and woodworkers come from the French countryside. They’ve been designing and building what is considered some of the most elegant furniture in the world. Their crafting techniques have been handed down from generation to generation dating back hundreds of years with minimal change. It’s because of the renowned heritage of incorporating such unique designs that makes them so sought after. This great demand has placed the furniture in some beautiful palaces and rich estates all across Europe. Bar stools and chairs are certainly high on that list.
The history of French country furniture goes back to certain
time periods of extreme popularity such as the eras of Louis XV, Louis XVI,
and Louis Philippe. What you’ll find similar in all French country barstools
is an emphasis on highly detailed scrollwork that has been carved into the wooden
frames of the stools, mainly the backs and legs. You’ll also notice a
look of warm comfort with the rounded edges and contoured corners. The important
thing to notice about all this is how the furniture makers of today have kept
these ideas and designs intact when they incorporate it into their stools.
Many interior designers recommend that you blend French country
bar stools into rooms that are done almost entirely in neutral earth tone finishes.
The other pieces of furniture are suggested to be made of wood in softer neutral
shades. This helps to tie them into the walls, floors, and ceilings. The whole
idea of look you’re going after is a replicate of the older homes and
establishments of the wine and country areas of the south of France.
Some smaller details you might use to tie in your French country
bar stools might include artwork from that period of time. If you have some
nice neutral painted or wallpapered walls you can put up some paintings that
might add some pop or liveliness to the room that are similar in color to the
stools. Paintings of nature or the outdoors are a great idea.