Comparison Vetro M-215 vs Vetro M-65

The purpose determines the main features of the design and, accordingly, the use of the chair.

- Classic. Chairs have a traditional, most standard design - in the form of a seat with a back. Such products differ from armchair chairs in the absence of armrests, from stools - in the presence of a back, and from bar stools - primarily in height (in this case it is small, the feet of the seated person are on the ground). At the same time, classic models are very diverse in style and comfort.

— Chair-chair. Chairs of increased comfort, the distinctive feature of which is the presence of palm rests (see below). However, “comfort” in this case is a rather relative concept: some models are only slightly short of full-fledged soft chairs, while others have hard seats and purely symbolic armrests.

— Folding. Chairs (usually in a classic format, see above) with a folding design. When folded, the legs and seat usually rotate so that the entire structure becomes flat; this makes storage and transportation much easier. On the other hand, in terms of comfort, folding chairs are usually inferior to non-folding ones, and their reliability is noticeably lower. Therefore, it makes sense to pay attention to this option in cases where the ability to compactly fold furniture is more important than strength and convenience. In particular, folding chairs...can be useful when organizing outdoor events (although for long stays in nature it is better to use special tourist furniture).

- Bar. Chairs designed for sitting at a bar counter or other similar furniture (for example, a high reception desk). The common features of almost all bar stools are their high height and the presence of a footrest - resting your feet on the ground while sitting on a high seat is uncomfortable, if not impossible. But the design of the seat can be different: there are bar stools in the form of stools (see below), in the form of chairs with a back, with armrests, etc.

- Half-bar. A kind of transitional link between high bar stools and traditional dining stools. These chairs differ from their original bar counterparts in their reduced height (about 60-70 cm). Their main habitat is the home kitchen with a bar counter no more than 1 meter in height. Also, half-bar stools often lack a footrest.

— Stool. Stools are the simplest type of chairs - a seat on legs, without any backs or armrests. Such furniture is not very comfortable and is rather poorly suited for long-term sitting; on the other hand, it is simple, inexpensive and quite compact. In addition, on a stool you can easily turn your face in any direction, which in some situations can be useful.

Seat height from the ground. In most modern chairs and stools, this height is 48 - 50 cm - this value is considered suitable for adults of almost any physique. Bar stools are often made taller - up to 90 cm or even more; this is due to the specifics of the application. Such products can be height adjustable.

The height of the back of the chair relative to the seat. In modern chairs, this height is most often not particularly large — from 30 to 60 cm. At the same time, backs less than 40 cm high are actually purely symbolic — they provide almost no support for the back. An indicator of 40 – 50 cm is average, and a person of average height can lean on the back of more than 50 cm with almost his entire back.

The presence in the design of the chair rests for hands — in other words, armrests. Such stops provide additional convenience, but limit the space on the seat; this can create inconvenience in some cases — for example, with a small seat and a large physique of the seated. Also note that the size of the armrests can be different — in some models they are purely symbolic.

The overall height of the chair is from the floor to the top. In models without backrest, this dimension actually corresponds to the height of the seat (see above). If there is a back, it determines the overall dimensions of the chair; this information is rarely required, mainly for storage or transport.

The maximum allowable load for a given chair, in other words, the maximum weight that it can normally withstand.

Note that modern chairs usually have a margin of safety, and if the weight is exceeded, it is likely that the product will not break immediately. However, it is still impossible to allow such an excess: under an off-design load, the chair will wear out a lot, and a breakdown can occur at any time — including later, under a completely acceptable weight.