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Saddle seat

This is a seat style that is carved and has a contoured seat. This is one of the most popular backless stool styles. The name comes from a horse saddle.

Scalloped

This is an edge that is found on a dining or pub table that is meant for decoration.

Scroll Design

This is usually molded into the metal to give the furniture a decorative appearance.

SD

Seat Depth

Seat Height

This is the measurement of the actual height of the seat. For example, the counter stools are generally 24 to 26 inches high and the bar stool are usually 28 to 32 inches tall.

SH

Seat Height

Shaker

This design came from the "Shakers". This furniture is still widely used and has simple designs and little decoration.

Side Chair

This is the traditional dining chair. It is usually 18 to 21 inches high.

Sideboard

Primarily used in the dining room or kitchen to serve and store dishes.

Slat Back

This style of bar stools and chairs feature vertical slats in the back made of wood or metal.

Spindle Back

 Common in the traditional type of bar stools and chairs, these backs contain round, thin spindles that run from top to bottom.

Stacking

Many commercial chairs need to be stacked on top of each other to conserve space, these chairs and bar stools are called stacking chairs.

Stainless Steel

A very durable and anti-corrosive material used in seating and table legs.

Stretchers

These are the braces that stretch around the chair and bar stool. They are usually glued or screwed on to make a rigid frame.

Swivel

This contraption mounts between the bar stools base and seat, making the stool spin either 180 or 360 degrees. These are usually industrial strength.