Bristol Bar Chair – Vintage Frame with Shetland Forest Seat
Product Description
The Bristol is a bar-height chair built around a rubber wood frame with a metal cross-back detail and an upholstered seat pad in Shetland Forest fabric. The combination of wood...
Specifications
- Colour
- Green
- Dimensions
- 1180(H) x 440(W) x 430(D)mm
- Furniture frame
- Wood
- Furniture seat
- Fabric
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Product Description
The Bristol is a bar-height chair built around a rubber wood frame with a metal cross-back detail and an upholstered seat pad in Shetland Forest fabric. The combination of wood and metal gives it a relaxed retro character that sits comfortably in casual dining rooms, café bars, and independent bistros without looking forced or overly themed.
Constructed for contract use, the rubber wood frame is chosen for its density and resistance to the movement and knocks that come with daily front-of-house service. The cross-back metalwork adds structural support while contributing to the chair's visual identity. At 10kg, it has enough substance to feel stable on the floor without being cumbersome to reposition during a busy turnaround between covers.
Practical points worth considering before ordering:
- Upholstered seat pad in Shetland Forest — a mid-tone green fabric that adds warmth to the overall look
- Rubber wood construction — a dense, hardwearing timber well suited to contract environments
- Metal cross-back frame — provides structural rigidity alongside the visual detail
- Bar-height design — suited to counter seating, high tables, and bar-front areas
- Contract-rated build — manufactured to withstand repeated daily use in commercial settings
This chair works well in smaller independent venues — café bars, wine bars, gastropubs, and casual dining spaces — where a relaxed aesthetic matters as much as durability. It is worth considering how the Shetland Forest upholstery will sit alongside your existing colour scheme and flooring before committing to a full order. The one-year warranty covers contract use, which is a reasonable indicator of the manufacturer's confidence in the build quality at this price point.
If you are furnishing a larger venue or need advice on quantities, lead times, or how this chair fits alongside other pieces in the range, we are happy to talk it through before you place an order.
Key Features
- Rubber wood frame rated for contract use in commercial venues
- Metal cross-back detail provides structural support and visual character
- Upholstered seat pad in Shetland Forest fabric for added comfort
- Bar-height design suited to counter seating and high table arrangements
- 10kg frame weight offers stability without being difficult to reposition
Operational Benefits
- Durable construction holds up to repeated daily use in busy front-of-house settings
- Relaxed retro aesthetic suits casual dining without heavy theming investment
- Padded seat improves guest comfort during longer dwell times at the bar
- Stable footprint reduces movement and noise on hard commercial flooring
- Contract-rated build supports consistent appearance across a multi-seat venue
Specifications
- Colour
- Green
- Dimensions
- 1180(H) x 440(W) x 430(D)mm
- Furniture frame
- Wood
- Furniture seat
- Fabric
- Material
- Rubber Wood
- Stackable
- No
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Weight
- 10kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Bristol is designed for indoor contract use. Rubber wood and upholstered fabric are not suited to exposed outdoor environments, and prolonged moisture exposure would affect both the frame finish and the seat pad. For covered terraces with good weather protection, it may be usable, but we would recommend considering a purpose-built outdoor chair for anything more exposed.
- The seat pad is designed for contract environments, so it is built with heavier use in mind than domestic upholstery. That said, fabric seats in high-traffic hospitality settings will show wear over time, particularly in venues with high covers or wet-coat contact. Spot cleaning with a damp cloth is straightforward, though the fabric is not waterproof. If heavy soiling is a concern in your venue, it is worth discussing alternative seat options with us.
- That depends on your counter length and the spacing you want between seats — typically 550–600mm per seat is comfortable at a bar. For a 3-metre counter, most operators would look at four to five chairs. If you are working out quantities for a full fit-out, we are happy to help you work through the numbers before you order.