Chairs for the kitchen on a metal frame: features and choices

A competent interior solution for any room, first of all, depends on the choice of pieces of furniture. For example, over the past few years, kitchen chairs with a metal frame have gained special demand. They have a number of positive qualities: good stability, long service life, modern look.

Any product has a set of various parameters that determine its practicality in a particular situation. When it comes to furniture for kitchens, first of all, exclusively utilitarian goals are pursued, they are inalienable. In contrast, design should not be forgotten, because the disharmony in the chairs and the table will immediately begin to attract attention with its appearance.

Chrome chairs are perfect for kitchen furniture, as they are endowed with the following advantages.

• The main component of modern design options is aimed at the use of shiny metal in combination with leather or plastic, in other words, they are more in demand.
• High moisture resistance. Metal chairs are much easier to handle and wash with all kinds of means.
• High reliability. Metal products can withstand not only a person of average weight, but also "giants" weighing 150 kilograms.
• Long service life.
• Their materials are very strong and capable of maintaining performance for a long time.
• High maintainability. A broken frame or seat can be repaired or replaced relatively quickly.
• Lack of squeakiness inherent in wood.
• No distortions of shape that occur over time.
• Low cost, wide assortment.

Nevertheless, these chairs also have some imperfections:

• legs can scratch the floor;
• various contaminants will be perfectly visible on a glossy surface, therefore, they will need to be wiped or washed quite often;
• such products may simply be heavier than, for example, their wooden counterparts.

The specifics of the use of chairs determine their design. From this position, several varieties are distinguished.

• Monolithic. Endowed with extreme stability and in demand for constant use. These are common product designs for which you need to allocate an individual place.
• Collapsible. They are characterized by mobility, they are used at outdoor events, as well as for the equipment of personal plots and courtyards of suburban houses.
• Foldable. They are compact - if you wish, they can be folded and put away for storage without much effort. Moreover, folding structures are ideal for small apartments.
• Stackable. Such modifications have long been successfully used by famous designers around the world. The models are stacked one on top of the other like a children's pyramid and significantly save space. A sample of such products can be seen in summer cafes.

Moreover, the comfort of metal-framed chairs is supported by additional adjustment and structure options in general.

The frame for chairs is made of different metals, with proper processing of which they can withstand any destructive effect. As a rule, the following types are practiced.

• Aluminum. This material is characterized by low weight, for this reason it is used in most cases in the manufacture of small parts. The main positive property of aluminum is that it has good resistance to high humidity and rust formation. At the same time, it is not the strongest metal, it is not able to withstand an extremely large mass.

• Steel. It is already possible to make large structures from this metal, which will be extremely durable. Uncoated metal is susceptible to rust formation, as a result of which the material must be coated with specialized final paints, varnishes or be non-corrosive.

• Cast iron. This is a fairly strong metal, the main imperfection of which is considered to be overly impressive weight. For this reason, in most cases, garden furniture is produced from it, which does not need to be constantly moved. Without treatment, the product is also susceptible to rust formation.

A variety of, sometimes even unpredictable materials can be used in the role of material for finishing the backs and seats.

• Plastic. The combination of plastic seats and metal legs in furniture is especially practical and most common in these kitchen products. Such materials are easy to care for, they are not afraid of dampness and high temperatures. High technologies make it possible to give plastic bends in the most unusual configuration. Pleases with a variety and colors of plastic seats. This is a suitable option not only for an apartment, but also for an open terrace of a house located outside the city, as well as for a summer cafe. One of the types of plastic is polycarbonate. Recently, products made from it are becoming more and more popular.

• Wood. Seats and backrests made of wood can be either one-piece structure or two completely independent elements. They can be coated with paint, varnish or decorated with openwork carvings.

• Fabric and leather. These materials are used for upholstery of chairs. Each of them has its own advantages. The fabric seat is pleasant to touch with your hand. However, fabric is not easy to care for, especially when you consider that the kitchen is not the cleanest place in an apartment.

The appearance of chairs on a metal frame can be very different. As a rule, the frame of such an iron chair is aluminum or chrome-plated. The back and seat can be made of plastic. A comfortable and practical option for the kitchen will be plastic bar stools on a metal base. They will look great in a kitchen decorated in a modern minimalism or hi-tech style.

Steel frame chairs made in a classic style usually have a seat and back made of wood. Chairs on a steel frame with soft backs and seats covered with fabric or leather are comfortable to use.

The most affordable option for a chair on an iron frame would be a sample with a support made of a metal pipe. Such a frame can have a round or square cross-section, and the pipes themselves are connected by means of electric welding. The seats and backs are made of wood or even plywood and covered with cloth or leather. For a small kitchen, a soft folding chair on a metal frame can be a comfortable modification.

From all sorts of shades and style directions of design, you can choose just such chairs for the kitchen that will look great in the existing interior of the room.

The frames are usually coated with chrome-plated or polymer-based powder coatings. Powder coatings are available in a variety of colors. The colors of silver and white are especially often used.

Italian companies dominate in this area, but the Chinese are vigorously breathing in the back of their heads. The top three are closed by Turkish companies.

• Chairs Calligaris (Italy). The frame is stable from metal, only the seat can be made of various materials - wood, technical polymers, plastic prevail. Reliable, stylish and durable products.

• Chinese product - CK 2368. The legs of Chinese chairs are often plated with chrome and nickel. Covering the seat and back with genuine leather is a rare occurrence, as this material instantly increases the cost. Leatherette and plastic predominate, and there are also models with a back and seat covered in eco-leather.

• Turkish pattern - Balin. The frame of Balin chairs is permanently metal, everything else - fabric, leatherette, plastic. The wear resistance is low, the seats are rubbed over time and take on an unattractive look. A standard chair must withstand a load of 120-150 kilograms, but Turkish pieces of furniture follow different requirements: a person whose weight exceeds 90 kilograms risks breaking the back. A small plus of chairs from Turkey: they are easy to stack and move.

• Domestic production. Our manufacturers have focused on chrome-plated metal and leatherette. They paid off - Russian products are strong enough, durable, easy to clean and maintainable. The most inexpensive and demanded model is "Harp".It resembles Viennese chairs with its curved iron-bar back.

Strong, lightweight, comfortable, versatile chairs on a steel frame are rightly in demand among consumers. The range of furniture on the market is truly enormous. The recommendations below will help you not to get lost in this abundance and choose the right model.

• Decide on the type of design. So, for a small kitchen, folding chairs or oversized stools that take up very little space would be an excellent option.
• Choose the most comfortable modification. Do not hesitate to sit on furniture at a retail outlet - this is the only way you will be able to assess the stability of the product, to understand whether the size of the seat and the bend of the back are right for you.
• Choose the right material. It can be hygienic leatherette, eco-friendly fabric upholstery, cozy wood or modern plastic.
• Evaluate to what extent the design of the product harmoniously fits into the decoration of your kitchen. Chairs on a metal frame can become both a modest appendage of furniture and a catchy color accent of a composition, in harmony with the material and design of the walls.
• Research the selected items carefully. Are there chips and scratches on the frame, dents on the back or seat. Any flaw will be a reason for refusing to purchase or reducing the cost, if the damage is not too noticeable and simply removable.

Chairs on a metal frame will be suitable in premises for various purposes: in the kitchen and in the nursery, in the garden area and in the cafeteria. Experts advise focusing on only pieces of furniture that meet the following requirements:

• a double layer of chrome should be applied to the frame of the chair - the product will not be covered with rust and will retain the pleasant shine of polished metal for a long time;
• the frame should not have sharp corners that can injure;
• the components of the structure must be firmly connected to each other with quality bolts.

There is no need to take special care of chairs on a metal frame in the kitchen. It is only necessary to wipe them from time to time with a dry cloth and a brush (in inaccessible areas - the bends of the legs or backs), promptly clean up spilled juices or water and wash away stains from accidentally ingested food or greasy stains.

Fully metal kitchen chairs are rare. First, they are not cheap, and second, few people will like to sit on them: it is extremely cold. Their seats can be made of different materials and be soft and hard. Nevertheless, in this photo we see just all-metal products, complemented by thin pads. Their indisputable advantage is that they, like organic glass samples, do not overload the interior.

This photo shows metal bar stools juxtaposed with plastic chairs included in the dining group.

Chairs with metal frames are best suited for modern styles with high-tech motifs. Combined with a glass table, they look simply amazing.

The seats of these comfy chairs are covered with soft leather and decorated with fake cow-like fur.

Here we see height-adjustable chairs on a metal leg. They are one of a number of Art Nouveau elements in this small kitchen.

This is another example of rather peculiar bar stools that can turn into a visiting card for an interior that is unlike anything else.

An overview of chairs for the kitchen on a metal frame from the Domoteka factory, see below.