Our store carries a range of quality table bases for multiple uses in a variety of heights and styles. Our customers enjoy choosing from a wide selection of table bases, chairs and bar stools to complement the height of the furniture they already have. We take special interest in giving our valued and potential customers vital information on how to set up their tables properly, so that their customers or guests can also gain maximum satisfaction.
Purchasing a table base to match an existing chair or bar stool
Selecting the right table base and seats that compliment each other is essential to the comfort of your customers. Following the steps outlined in this guide we have compiled for your convenience will help you to order the correct table base height for your current chair/stool height.A certain ratio is used to calculate the distance of the seating surface in relation to the dining surface. This is the established ratio used to obtain standard comfort for the average adult population.
Ratio: The ratio used for matching table base height with chairs is approximately 12 inches between the surface of the seating and the eating surface. It is vital that this ratio is used when matching table bases to bar stools.
How to calculate a table base height
- Determine the thickness of the table top you would like to use
- Measure from the floor to the top of the chair/stool seat
- Add 12" to the seat height and then subtract the tabletop thickness
- Your result should be the approximate table base height
Example: 18" (seat height) + 12" (space allowance) - 1.5" (table top thickness) = 28.5" (table base height)
Calculate table base height
Unless you are matching to an existing counter or table, this number does not need to be exact. A tabletop that is a bit shorter or taller than 30" will not likely be noticeable when sitting at the table.
Purchasing a chair or bar stool to match an existing table
The same sort of calculation can be used for counter height tables. Most kitchen counters are approximately 36" from the floor to the top of the counter. It is best to buy counter stools that are approximately 24" to the top of the seat.
How to calculate a seat height
- Measure the distance from the floor to the top of the counter
- Subtract 12"
- Your result should be the approximate chair seat height
Example: 36" (distance from floor to counter top) – 12" (space allowed) = 24" (counter stool height)
Calculate seat height
As you can see, finding the right table base can be super simple, so relax, have a seat, go online, and make a selection.
