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Help me choose a barstool...pics

15 years ago

Which one do you like? The one on the left (chrome w/black curved seat) or on the right (brushed steel with back). Need to make my decision by tomorrow. Thanks!

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chris_in_15
15 years ago
I like the one on the right, but they are both nice. Is one more comfortable than the other?
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igloochic
15 years ago
Boy it's a toss up for me. (And normally I'm annoyingly decisive). I lean towards the right because it looks more comfortable...is it?

They're both great ;) And I want to see more of the kitchen attached!
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ci_lantro
15 years ago
The brushed steel one looks best but I'd be concerned about how the chair will hold up because of the lack of stretcher rails.
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remodelfla
15 years ago
I too like the brushed steel and another vote for some kitchen pics please!
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auchmedden
15 years ago
I prefer the one on the right as it ties in better with the kitchen colors and looks more comfortable on your back.
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rbsohio
15 years ago
I like the one on the right - where did you find it?
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ccoombs1
15 years ago
Another vote for the one on the right. The chrome on the other one looks out of place in your kitchen.
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redroze
15 years ago
I can see why you like the one on the left. It has a great shape overall and nice legs. What I don't like about it is how the edges on the side are beige (why couldn't they do them the same colour?) and how the backs are so low that it looks a bit awkward.

The ones on the right go really, really well with your island. The backs still have a low profile that they don't peek over the island. And the brushed steel just goes well with your kitchen. I'd go with them.
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jennabanenna
15 years ago
I prefer the brushed one also, but no stretcher rail is not best for comfort and durability.
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abbycat9990
15 years ago
I prefer the look of the one on the left. What's most important--comfort or looks?
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boxiebabe
15 years ago
I like the one on the right.
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nicole__
15 years ago
The right.
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gojenny
15 years ago
Whichever one will be easier on the floor.
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nwpepper
15 years ago
the one on the right
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lacombe
15 years ago
The one on the right I like the way it's styled, and I bet it's more comfortable too.
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coolmom1
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks, everyone! Looks like the brushed steel stool is the clear winner! Yes, it is definitely more comfortable. The manufacturer is Callagaris and the style is "Hi". I found them at Slater/Marinoff in Berkeley, CA, but they can be found on-line.

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tartanhabit
15 years ago
One on the right looks less like you'd slide off. I love that store - we must be neighbors, I'm in Oakland and my kitchen colour scheme is very similar to yours. Very nice look - show us more!
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moremoremore
15 years ago
don't like the right one at all. Looks very cheap to me e/t I know it's not. Left one is so much more high end looking and matches better with the design...
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boysrus2
15 years ago
I agree with the majority. The one on the right.
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