The Bristol is a cross-back bar chair built from rubber wood with a dark walnut finish and an upholstered seat pad in a bison espresso tone. The cross-back design gives it a recognisable retro-industrial character that sits comfortably in café, bar, and casual dining settings where that aesthetic is a deliberate part of the environment.
Rubber wood is a practical choice for contract furniture — it is reasonably dense, takes stain well, and holds up better under regular use than softer timber alternatives. The upholstered pad adds a degree of comfort that makes it a more realistic option for venues where guests are likely to sit for a full meal or extended drinks service, rather than a quick counter transaction.
A few practical points worth considering before ordering:
- Contract-rated construction suited to high-traffic front-of-house environments
- Cross-back frame adds structural rigidity at the joint between seat and back
- Upholstered pad in bison espresso — check suitability against your existing scheme
- Rubber wood frame with dark walnut finish balances durability and visual warmth
- Stackability should be confirmed if storage space is a consideration for your site
Bar chairs of this style suit venues running a counter, high table, or bar-height seating arrangement. They work well in independent cafés, wine bars, bistros, and casual dining rooms where the cross-back silhouette complements the décor. If you need a higher volume of seating or are fitting out a larger site, it is worth discussing quantity, lead times, and whether a different frame or pad colour would suit your space better.
If you are unsure whether this chair fits your seating layout or colour scheme, our team is happy to help you work through the options before you commit.






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