There are bar stools, and then are bar stools. They serve much the same function the world over: providing a place for patrons to sit, even when they’ve overindulged in the spirits. And bar stools come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. I’ve seen some that look like weird surgical implements, and others that look like English saddles. Here’s a funky collection based on spoons:
The Antonio Citterio Spoon Stool is very unique. The web site where I found it speaks of the courage and technical expertise it took to come up with this design and bring it to fruition. I would like to speak of the courage and technical expertise it would take to sit in the thing after a couple of pints. Having never experienced small, oddly-shaped bar stools during stints of sub-sobriety, I’m curious to know how comfortable and stable they really are. If you have first-hand knowledge, please let me know!
The Spoon is named for its slim, curved lines, which bring to mind the outline of a spoon. It’s got a height adjustable gas pump mechanism, and a resilient elastic curve which connects the central leg to the seat. It was designed so that it retains its simple lines no matter how the height is adjusted. It is made from mass colored thermoplastic material for the seat, leg, foot rest and base; anodized aluminum for the central stem (visible only when raised to the maximum height). You can order a Spoon in white, black, red, orange, or curry. Its design stands out even among modern cafe furniture.
The Spoon’s dimensions are listed as: depth. 54 x 42 L seat x h 55>75.
Think outside the bar; place a Spoon in your lobby, and people will surely remark on your unique commercial reception seating.
