Swivel barstools are really practical because they allow the person sitting in them the freedom and flexibility of movement without taking up any extra space. In a lot of commercial settings you might find the bar stools attached directly to the floor so they don’t move all over the place. It adds a lot of stability while keeping the place looking neat and tidy at all times. This also adds a stylish symmetrical and expensive look to them.

The basic swivel bar stools can be as plain as the backless ones at the old lunch counters and 50’s diners (which are know making a huge comeback) or they can be as fancy as a formal antique living room chair. Designer bar stools or simple modern stools? That choice is totally up to you.

Since there is such a large number of styles available for these types of stools its only practical to mention the different types of swivel mechanisms that are also available. You can get your basic manual mechanism that requires you to wind a handle to turn the seat. There are also automated ones that use gas cylinders. Don’t forget about the high quality memory return stools that keep going back to their original position. These are perfect for commercial uses.

The most important thing to remember when looking at purchasing a swivel counter stool is to make sure the mechanism you get can handle the weight you’re going to put on it. That’s very important for them to work properly and last longer. It will also alleviate any unwanted costly repairs because the person on it was too heavy.

Do swivel bar stools have any advantages over stationary? Most certainly they do, the biggest being the convenience and comfort for the person on the stool. I want you to think about how much you actually move around when you’re sitting down. Nobody ever sits perfectly still. Isn’t it much nicer when you’re able to move from side to side or even lean back? Swivel barstools allow you to remain seated to talk to the people be side you or in different parts of the room. They’re a real big hit with kids because they really can’t sit still.